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The Huron Expositor, 1995-03-08, Page 211 -TNI HURON IMPO$ITOR, March S 19115 Local Seaforth leads wa IW TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor When the United Way asked Huron County for assistance Seaforth and area led the way with donations. "Huron County did a wonderful, job but Seaforth in particular did an outstanding job," said Connie Livingston, executive director of the Huron United Way. Seaforth, Walton and area increased their contribution to the 1994 United Way campaign by 105 per cent over 1993 results. The Seaforth area (including Walton and Egmondville and -surrounding rural routes) donated more than $10,000. "It's pretty remarkable consider- ing the economic times," said Livingston. Only Grand Bend and Goderich Connie Argyle, Executive Director gave more than Seaforth but per capita Seaforth's contribution stood out. with United Way givings The executive director gives a lot of credit for the success to the chairperson of the Seaforth cam- paign, Audrey McLlwain. "Everyone worked really, really hard," said Livingston. "Audrey McLlwain is a wonderful citizen for this town and you're lucky to have her." McLlwain says the success of the local campaign was possible because of generous donations and the help of local volunteers such as Andrea Muir and Mary Verbeme. The Huron United Way is becom- ing better recognized, according to Livingston. Donations to the Huron United Way have increased by about 50 per cent since 1992. She said about 3,000 residents of the county have benefitted from the United Way member organizations and "there are probably another Marching band heading to The Seaforth and District High School All Girls Marching Band is off to Disney World and Busch Gardens in Florida. The group will leave with 69 members and 20 adults on Friday afternoon, Mar. 10, and return on Mar. 19. They will perform on the after- noon of Monday, Mar. 13, at Epcot Centre by doing a playing march around the lake and stop- ping several times to give standing performances. The band will per- form at Busch Gardens on Wed- nesday, Mar. 15. Band members began working for this trip in April 1994 by preparing for upcoming parades in June and July as well as the home coming parade to be held in Seaforth on the Civic Holiday weekend. Major fundraising was organized throughout the year including a pig roast barbecue, a hot dog sale at Zehrs in Goderich, a walkathon on the Maitland Trail, a teen dance held at the Goderich Arena and a craft sale at Seaforth high school. It was necessary to purchase new shoes due to the strict regulations of Disney World and some alterations to the uniforms of the color party are also neces- sary. The color party is made up of dancers, flag twirlers and traditional flag carriers. Band members will only have to 3,000 who aren't being helped because there isn't enough money." There are 19 charitable organiz- ations which are part of the United Way in Huron. The charitable group raised about $127,000 in the 1994 campaign, up from the 1993 total of $118,931. By the end of March a funding allocation committee will review the agency requests and distribute the funds to participating local organizations. "It makes you feel really good inside to see the money go to the agencies that need it," said Livingston. The executive director notes that many agencies are feeling the finan- cial pinch of government budget cuts. "If we don't dig a little deeper to help, the programs won't be there Florida Members of the Seaforth and Districth High School Marching Band will be travelling to Florida over the March Break as they will be performing at Disney World and Busch Gardens. pay $250 to make the trip, which includes their admission fees to Disney World and Busch Gardens. Many of the girls earned over half the cost of the trip by taking part in the walkathon last October. Any band member in financial need is given monetary assistance by the Booster Club Ladies. The drum major for the trip will be Janine Jones, who leads the band through the routine. Two disney numbers have been added to the repertoire, which makes them more acceptable to Disney • i World. The band is sponsored by the Huron County Board of Education and also receives donations from service clubs, Legions and the Town of Seaforth. The band is presently made up of elementary and secondary school members from Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and the surrounding area. The band performed in 15 parades, at the Skydome and played to a live audience of over one million people and were seen by 200 million on television. They ap- peared nationally on Global, CBS and the super channel in Europe. This year the Toronto Santa Claus parade was seen in Australia, New Zealand and also Chile. The band members are grateful for the work done by the Booster club and their executive, along with the hard working tour. coor- dinator, Brenda Kenny. The band is proud to represent Canada at Disney World and Busch Gardens. Walton school extends sympathies Staff, students and parents from Walton Public School made their sympathies known to Helen Crocker, Vice Principal of the school, upon the death of her mother this past week. Last week's United Church Women turkey luncheon went over very well with 130 people being served. There were 12 tables of cards and here are the results: Lady high went to Helen Dobson; Men's high - Ross Brighton; Lady low - Maxine Marks; Men low - Laura Fischer. Lone hands - Jean Keys and Bill Craig. The next lunch and card day will be March 28. With the church basement decor- ated in St. Patrick's Day fashion the March United Church Women meeting was held. Edith Wey and Leona McDonald prepared the women spiritually by leading them in a short worship service. Marion Godkin played the piano for all the hymns that were sung. Marie McGavin was in charge of the topic this month and she chose to talk about 'Fellowship', which is part of the United Church Women purpose. Fellowship is communion; sharing of common interests. She asked the women to recall their happiest memories within the church com- J Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 munity. Then she asked if there were ever times when they felt excluded. How do we help people feel friendship and how do we take down many barriers that may be there. She also asked whether we saw ourselves as a Mary or a Martha. What makes a church com- munity a welcome place? Fellow- ship, she ended up saying, is a communion within our families and our faith community. Phyllis Mitchell, President and Doreen Hackwell secretary, took over the business part of the meet- ing. Patty Banks, Audrey Hackwell and Helen Craig prepared the lunch. Scott, Kelly and JoAnn McDonald were greeters at Duff's United Church on March 5, the first Sun- day in Lent. The collection jar for the Lenten Project was passed around and money was put in for every time the water tap was turned on. This week will be 10 cents for each capital city of a. province or territory that you can name without looking it up! a s� rRIN�aC es le o YOUR PHOTO OR ARTWOR HERE FULL COLOUR LASER COPIES NO NEGATIVE REQUIRED PHOTO SHIRTS & MUCH MORE IMPRESSIONS Of COLOUR Clint"tow O• 51$-4$2-1146 FAX SERVICE now available! FAX (618) 482-1146 Geoffrey and Rev. Randy Banks read the Lenten Tenebrae Liturgy and Geoffrey put out a purple candle. In the announcements Rev. Randy Banks expressed . this wish that more people would come out and be challenged in the Lenten Bible Study, "Wrestling with Angles" - "How can I question and still believe?" The study will be held in Walton, March 8 at 10 a.m. at the church. At children's time Rev. Banks asked for volunteers to help attach dirt (felt) and a Trellis (felt) to the Garden of Lent banner. Geoff Banks' and Adam McClure were the chosen ones. Each week another part of the garden will be added to the banner. Rev. then talked about the temptations that faced Jesus when He went out into the desert. As he did at the first Sunday in Advent he let the children pick from a bag which held an assort- ment of Lenten calendars, booklets, crosses and such to help them learn about Lent. His sermon was called, 'Making our Response.' • In the Kindergarten class at Walton Public School they have some new riding toys. There have FARM 8. MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE Specializing In: • Farm & Municipal Drainage • Clay S Plastic Tile Installations • Backhoe & Dozer Service • Septic System Installations For Quality, Experience, & Service call: Wayne Cook (519) 236-7390 R.R2 morn. NOM ®PARKER L I M 1 T E D also been some birthdays and the birthday button was worn for the day. Reporters for grade three were Mandy Mitchell and Melissa Beuerman and they informed me i that for art the class has been doing some weaving and have been work- ing on either Lion or Lamb pic- tures, having to do with whether March came in like a Lion or a Lamb. Last year's predictions didn't turn out so they are hoping, that this year, they will get it right. They also sang 'Happy Birthday' to Melissa Beuerman. Mrs. Vandendool teachers French and in Grade one they have finished learn- ing the rooms of a house. Grade two's finished up a unit on Inuits and this week they are working with a computer program about tasting salty and sweet foods. when people need them." One of the major local contri- butors to the Huron United Way is the Seaforth Creamery. There .were many donors who were 'Leadership Givers' giving significant donations to the Huron United Way. Among them were: Ruth Cluff, Pa, .::.,nd Mary Carroll, Eckerlea Acres LIZ., Tom and Bea Kale, Dr. L. LaPlante, Jack and Audrey McLlwain, Wayne and Harold Smith Construction Ltd. (The list is not complete as some donors asked to stay anonymous). Seaforth Public School also con- tributed to the volunteer effort as students stuffed letters for the mail campaign. Livingston makes special mention that all the funds raised for the Huron United Way stay in the county. "The Bible Church that has the family at 0.110<..11DG. CrAoPur.., heart" Bethel Bible Church 48 Water St., Egmondville 9:45 Christian Education Hr. (classes for all ages) 11:00 Morning Worship Service 7:00 Evening Bible Study There are also a number of small group Bible Studies that meet through the week. Let us know how we can serve you. Call for more information. Pastor: Rev. Rick Lucas (519) 522-0070 McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service 'Selection •Savings 'Satisfaction •Leasing 'Complete BODY SHOP Service McMaster r INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 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