The Citizen, 2008-02-28, Page 10Huron United Way board of
directors announced Feb. 20 that
the 2007 campaign will not reach
its announced goal of $260,000.
The campaign will fall short of
the target by more than
$30,000.
Through an analysis of the
campaign it was determined there
are several factors that impacted the
final total.
“Perhaps most significant are the
large capital campaigns taking place
throughout the county,” said
Kimberley Payne, executive
director, Huron United Way.
“Two communities, Goderich and
Exeter have two significant
campaigns taking place, both for
health-related activities, a new CT
scanner for Alexandra Marine
General Hospital and upgrades at
South Huron Hospital. The impact
of these capital campaigns is
affecting not only the United Way
but many of the smaller not for
profits as well, like Big Brothers Big
Sisters South Huron, who are
currently experiencing a financial
crisis.”
Other factors affecting the
campaign are the condition of the
manufacturing sector, the largest
supporter of the United Way in
Huron County.
Chris Meier, chair of the Huron
Manufacturing Association said: “I
am saddened to hear that the United
Way did not make its goal this year
but I am not surprised. In the
manufacturing sector, which has
been a big supporter of the United
Way in the past, both corporations
and employees are feeling the pinch
of economic pressures caused by a
high dollar and a sluggish U.S.
economy. Our employees support
many causes and it seems like there
are more and more causes to support
every year. As manufacturers we
would like to support them all too,
but this is impossible as we have to
be accountable for our dollars and
there is less of this kind of
discretionary spending available to
us these days.”
“We expect the final total of the
campaign to reach $230,000, and we
do not expect to see a negative
impact on the funded agencies as
several agencies are not accessing
the community fund this year”
according to Randy Stanlake, Chair,
Huron United Way.
It is not too late to send in your
contribution to Huron United Way,
Box 211, Goderich, ON N7A 3Z2,
or go to www.huron.unitedway.ca to
make your donation on-line.
The Huron United Way is a local
non-profit agency investing in
Huron County through its 12 funded
agencies.
For more information, contact
the Huron United Way at
519-524-7900 or e-mail
huronunitedway@tcc.on.ca
Huron United Way falls
short in 2007 campaign
We hope everyone enjoyed the
holiday last Monday. The new
statutory holiday in Ontario called
Family Day was held for the first
time and our family took advantage
of it. As it coincided with reading
week for some university students,
including our daughter Kelly, we
were able to gather and enjoy the day
together.
Joining Rick and I were family
members Lee Ann and Jason, Kelly
and Adam and Leona McDonald.
The afternoon was spent visiting andwatching curling, then we hadsupper before the kids were off. Anice “family day”.Leona Snyder has been broughtback to Seaforth hospital and wouldenjoy visitors. George Langlois andmy mother are still in Stratfordhospital, so I still get to visit them
both on third floor. Nelson Ryan has
had additional medical problems and
has undergone hip surgery. He is in
Grand Valley Hospital and we pray
for a full recovery.
We can report that Joe Semple is a
patient in Listowel Hospital and we
hope he will be home again real
soon. Pleased to report that Jean
Davidson is now in Seaforth hospital
and will be for awhile so visitors are
more than welcome. Anna
Cunningham is still a patient in
London hospital and we hope for her
speedy return to home.
Our sympathies are extended to
the Weber family on the tragicaccident involving husband, fatherand grandfather, Lloyd Weber.Returning from a vacation inVaradaro Beach, Cuba are Murrayand Gail McArter. Gail reportshaving great weather, great food anda great time. They took a bus tourinto the city of Havana and werequite awed by the sites. A delay in
departure for the trip home worked
out for them in gaining another day
at the resort. Now that wouldn’t be
too hard to take.
Some young men have returned
from a trip to Mexico. The group of
eight stayed at the Grand Oasis
Cancun Resort. It was a huge resort
with five different units of rooms, a
snake-shaped pool and 10
restaurants, along with sushi, grill,
snack, sports, fish and coffee bars.
The boys went jet skiing, and on a
submarine tour and saw huge sea
turtles, colourful fish and coral reef.
They also went parasailing, whichson Scott reports was awesome.Enjoying the break were ScottMcDonald, Chris and Devon Blake,Greg Medd, Jason Denys, KevinMurray, Steve Carnochan and BarryYoung. The boys had a great timeand must have had lots of sun by thelooks of the sunburns.Congratulations to Dave and
Charlene Stewart on the birth of a
little girl. Lacey arrived last week
and boosts Walton’s population by
another one. Lacey is a little sister
for bother Zandor. The Stewarts live
in the former Marks house.
Celebrating birthdays for this last
week of February are Steve Knight,
Kevin McNaughton, Rachel
Sutcliffe, Bruce McDonald, Chris
Lee, Terry Nicol, Beverly Stevenson
and Walton’s leap year baby Ryan
Baan.
Greeting worshippers at Duff’s
United Church, Walton were Keith
and Gloria Wilbee.
Rev. Sandra Yule’s reflection was
entitled the Samaritan Woman.
The offering was collected by Fred
McClure and Keith Wilbee.
Rev. Wayne Beamer will be
covering any emergencies while Rev.
Sandra is away for two weeks.
Messages can be left on the
answering machine.
Filling in the first week will be
Dave Shaw and the next week Neil
McGavin.
Suggestions for the food bank
include peanut butter, canned
vegetables, soup and pork and beans.
Coffee and muffins were served
after church.
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