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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-04-23, Page 311-1119110121119N i09OSITOw, yetal WA 1097 FIVE SAFE YEARS - East Huron Poultry of Dublin celebrated five years of no lost time accidents recently with an awards banquet and dance at Seaforth Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion. New coats were presented to employees for the achievement. The area company is a division of Cuddy Food Products of London. Minister's move will be .loss for area BY GREGOR CAMPBELL Expositor Staff Seaforth and area will lose a little bit of its heart when a popular local minister leaves early this summer. After 14 years, Rev. Cheryl -Ann Stadelbaucr- Sampa of Egmondville United Church is leaving this immediate arca at the end of June to become minister of Central United in Stratford. She will replace Rev. Carmen Holbrough, who has been interim minister there for the past two years. "I've loved being here but it's probably time for a new challenge," Rev. Stadelbauer- Sampa says. "It has been a wonderful experience but this will be a different challenge, enabling me to develop dif- ferent skills and do different things in the ministry." She is originally from Toronto and was a student before becoming minister at Egmondville in July 1984. Ordained in 1983, ironically she gave her first sermon other than at Egmondville United at the same Central United in Stratford she is now going to, in May 1985. "HAPPY FOR US" In an interview Monday morning, she remembered how at that time she thought - how it would be a nice con- gregation to someday serve. She feels the move down Highway 8 won't be that dis- ruptive for her children, Malindima, 12, and Jaymie, 10, because they already attend the French -immersion school in the Festival City. Her husband James, origi- nally from Zambia. plans to commute and still teach adult continuing education at Town Hall in Seaforth. He is also a landscape architect. "The congregation has been wonderful and is happy for us. This has been a most gen- erous gift and we have been touched," Rev. Stadelbauer- Sampa says. During her lengthy stint here, she also served a term as President of the London Coference of the United Church of Canada, from May 1993 to 1994. The congregation at Egmondville church is now comprised of roughly 165 to 170 families. The board there is now looking at what to do next, meeting with the Presbytery and working out what is best for them in both the short and long-term. When she announced her family's decision to the local congregation, the minister says one member came up to her after the service and gave her a hug and said: "We've had fun these 14 years haven't we." Rev. Cheryl -Ann says she found these to be "perfect words" and an apt summing up. They were. And they are. She will be missed. Foodbank continues to help others BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Editor Just over a year after it opened, 'there is still a real need in the community for the Seaforth and District Foodbank. About 35 volunteers now work at the operation which is run by eight local churches and located in the back of Seaforth Town Hall. Chair Deborah Bennett is very happy about the support the foodbank has received in its first year of operation. "I'd like to acknowledge the support of individuals in the community, the combined effort of the eight churches and church families. The foodbank is a unified Christian witness project. We don't solicit outside help but get support from schools, ser- vice clubs, individuals, town hall and local businesses." Confidentiality Important Everything about the use of the facility is strictly confi- dential. "It's important to respect the human dignity of clients who use the food - bank." The general policy is to be able to provide five days worth of food or 15 meals for each calendar month to anybody in need. Extra food can be obtained in an emergency situation based on clergy recommendation. For any financial donations received by the foodbank, volunteers have a "back to basics list" of 20 food items from basic to staples. "Pasta, can vegetables and fruits. Things that arc easy to store and prepare. We're one of few foodbanks that keep fresh meat - hamburger - in our freezer." April 16 Expositor Exposed! The Ex -Files: Spotted Mistakes: 1) Page 10 - 'Rent' should be 'Tent' - Paul Haley Mission Statement An eight -member overseer committee meets the second Monday of every month to handle the management of the non-profit organization. In its first year of operation the Seaforth and District Foodbank has established bylaws, policies and proce- dures and a mission state- ment which captures the spir- it of the operation: "A Christian way of caring by sharing with others." There's no plans to change the method of the organiza- tion. "It's important for us to stay on our original direc- tion," says Bennett. Although there arc no geo- graphical restrictions on where clients live, the, food - bank committee has found that 90 to 95 per cent of clients are from Seaforth, Harpurhey, Egmondville and the rural routes surrounding town. "We're really pleased to see that since traditionally people drive a distance to use a foodbank because they don't want to be recognized in their own community. That's a sign that confidentiality is being observed here," says Bennett. The peak months of opera- tion were December and January - holiday season. Usually the average of fami- lies using the foodbank is about 40 a month. But during the Christmas months those numbers shot up to at\ut 68 households. "It makes sense," says Bennett: "Over Christmas the consumer expectations are high," she says which makes it harder for families to also afford the basic necessities. Need for Food Ail Year There is, however, need for food throughout the entire year. "In June, July and August people may be away on holidays and on a different CONTINUED on page 3 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 fil 'Insuring Your Business Is Our Business' • Home • Commercial • Auto • Farm • Life • Out of Province Travel Insurance Call Your Representative Today • Ken Cardno • Lynn Pletsch • Barb Watt • Joanne Williamson Volunteer Planning Members Wanted Are you interested in becoming involved in Long Term Care Planning? The Huron Perth District Health Council is seeking applications from Individuals interested In planning for long term care (LTC) services. The Huron Perth District Health Council (HPDHC) Is responsible for the planning and coordination of health care services in Huron and Perth. The HPDHC advises the Minister of Health regarding health needs and the allbcation of health resources for effective and economic delivery of health services. Long Term Care Services Include services for adults and children such as: 4- Homemaking + Information and Referral 4• Professional Services (Nursing Services. Physiotherapy Services. etc.) 4 Community Support Services (Meals on Wheels. etc.) ♦ LTC Facilities The population which h addressed through LTC planntng includes: ! elderly ♦ physically challenged ♦ individuals of all ages requiring health services in their homes Monthly meetings will begin in September. 1997 and will be held at the District Health Council In Mitchell. This comnuttee will consist of 22 members. Orientation sessions will be held for new members. If you would like an application or more information. please contact the Huron Perth District Health Council office at: .;n;,, (Vj 235St. George Street P.. O. 8ok1e l0 Mitchell, Ontario T NOK lNO te1:(519)348.4498 sss.t be »wind at tis WIC b, 12 rosea May 21, 1997. Crime Stoppers Man charged after chase A 22 -year-old man of no fixed address was charged with several counts of break and enter, possession of stolen property and posses- sion of housebreaking tools after an eventful early Friday morning for provincial police in the area. Robert Comisch was sdted- uled to appear in Goderich Court for a bail hearing Monday afternoon. Speeds "upwards of 160 kmWhr" were reached in the Friday morning incident, as the Huron detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police chased a suspicious vehicle from Blyth to Clinton on Highway 4. The chase was then aban- doned "out of consideration for public safety... however, the suspect vehicle lost con- trol. ran over a curb flatten- ing all four of its tires," according to the local detach- ment. The four occupants then fled on foot. The chase had begun earlier at Blyth when OPP officers "observed a vehicle that had been reported as being involved in an attempted break -and -enter of Brian's Valu Mart" in Wingham. "Police apprehended a male shortly thereafter (the chase was abandoned) attempting to steal another vehicle in Clinton," the press release states. "Found in the vehicle, which was also determined to have been stolen from a Brant Township residence, were numerous items taken from a break-in at the Belgrave Variety Store earlier Thursday evening." The search continues for three other suspects, all believed to be from the London area. The Huron detachment of the OPP asks anyone with information about these crimes to contact them at (519) 524-8314 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-1777. Car parts company will hire 250 A Japanese -owned car parts comp.any,Dyna-Mig Manufacturing Stratford Inc., has bought 10 hectares of land in the nearby Festival City and plans to begin build- ing a 12,000 -square -metre plant in June, expected to eventually employ about 250 people. Plans call for.the plant's completion next March. Seaf,rth Scouthig 1st Annuai Spaghetti Supper Wednesday, April 23rd, 1997 at the Seaforth Agriplex 5:O0 pm to 7:00 pm tit $3.00 for Children (3- IQ years old) * $5.00 for Adults * $20.00 for Family (parbnfs & kids) CALL SHERI 527-2541 NOTICE SEAFORTH & DISTRICT RINGETTE ASSOCIATION requests that any proposed changes, additions, and/or deletions to the by-laws by the membership be submitted to the undersigned by 5 p.m. April 30, 1997. The format of these amendments to be: a) proposed amendment b) current by-law reference c) reason for amendment d) date e) name and signature The proposed amendments to be made public prior to their review at the annual meeting on May 1, 1997. Copies of the current by-laws available at the Seaforth Recreation Office. Attention: Marian Van Dooren Secretary R.R. #1 Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO Seaforth & District RINGETTE ASSOCIATION FUN NIGHT and ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY MAY 1, 1997 7:00 P.M. Seaforth & District Community Centre Every family is asked to bring a dessert. Coffee & juice will be provided. 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for the citizens of Bayfield, Hay, Hensall, Stanley, Tuckersmith, and Zurich Public meetings will be held on the following dates for presentation of the restructuring report: Wednesday, April 23 7- p.m. Wednesday, April 30 7- p.m. Saturday, May 10 IL 1- p.m. Saturday, May 24 1- p.m. Stanley Complex, Varna Brucefield United Church Bayfield Arena Zurich Arena Please attend. Your input is important. Copies of the restructuring report are available at the municipal offices after Thursday, April 17th. WINTER RULES' When can you catch a new Ski -Doo sled? Li..1gE YOUR BEli? 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