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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-12-08, Page 17111111111.11.1111 Letters Leaving town fora 'bargain' might not be worth it: Elliott To the Editor, This letter is addressed to the citizens of Seaforth/Huron East. Just two and a half short weeks ago, we gathered to enjoy another wonderful edition of our Santa Claus parade. We all marvelled at the outpouring of community support which made the evening so successful. Local businesses and volunteer groups, along with generous individuals contributed to the planning, financing and supervision of the parade. Where would we be without the support of our local businesses and merchants? Where was the WalMart float, the band sponsored by Masonville mall, or the candy donation from K -Mart? Do these names appear on the back of your daughter's soccer jersey or your son's hockey sweater? We have a major store closing and numerous other Main Street businesses that are experiencing difficult times, yet they still support all of the local activities in Huron East. No, we don't have a climate -controlled mall with 70 stores and 800 parking spots, but given the opportunity, our local retailers and service providers can compete and will provide quality products and service. Give them a fair chance and you may be surprised. Some of the prices may be higher due to volume constraints, but the $10 you feel that you saved today could be the start to another closure in our community. Look at the donor boards at the community centre and the hospital and you will see that our local merchants and businesses care about our community. These people may not be wealthy but they are generous and hard-working. They are the people sitting beside you in church, standing in the cold arena, working as volunteer firefighters, collecting for the Cancer Society and on and on. So before you hop in the car to leave town for a "bargain," please think about your community with no Santa Claus parade, no donations to your penny sale, no uniform sponsors for your children's sports teams and decide if that "bargain" really is worth it. Sincerely, Doug Elliott Seaforth Seaforth firefighters thanked for quick response to chimney problem To the Editor, Dear Seaforth and Area Volunteer Fire Department, We can't thank all of you enough for coming out to our house on Dec. 3 and quickly and efficiently checking out the problem we thought we had with our chimney. Even though it was around 11 p.m. when most of you were probably dragged from your nice warm beds, you were cheerful and very thorough about going through the house and up on to the slippery roof.. When the Seaforth town siren wails we always wonder: Where's the fire? Whose home or business? How bad is it? Well, recently the siren was for us and we now know from experience what a great volunteer service it is that you men provide. We and the other residents of Seaforth and area are very lucky to have you. Thanks again. Maureen and Harry Scott Seaforth Children's art on walls of Seaforth hospital brings pleasure to community To the Editor, As part of our Tree or Lights fundraiser, the members of the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary tries to decorate some areas in the hospital with a Christmas theme. Our members decided this year to approach the teachers and children of our two local schools for their help. With no hesitation the staff was more than supportive. You cannot imagine our delight with the enthusiasm that came to us on paper. Wonderful creations from all ages. Christmas trees made from the handprints of small children and arranged into the shapes of trees decorated with sparkles. Rudolph the reindeer has never looked so splendid made out of bags with his bright red rose. Snowmen, Santas, Christmas bulbs and Zodiac signs of Yuletide. Posters of special themes from the holidays. Winter scenes of children playing, snowman making, Christmas presents and some .very detailed and mature Nativity pictures with angels, animals and wisemen all three, Joseph and Mary and of course the baby Jesus. Some of the older students did a tribute to one of "the seven," a group of famous Canadian artists. Tom Thompson's "Jack the Pine," created with the addition of tone singular ornament. They were to say the least conversational pieces. • Each volunteer who helped decorate the halls that day found great pleasure in sharing some of their own memories as children and their art work. We laughed and enjoyed the creations given to us. This art work was also enjoyed by the people who came to our special evening. Moms and Dads with fully loaded cameras just had to take pictures, when a young hand touched a piece of artwork and a child stated "that's mine up there." We wish to thank all of the youngest citizens in our community for their art gallery created just for us. No money could have purchased any decoration enveloped with such joy. It was a true gift. To all of you from all the members, Happy Holidays. Frances Rose Teatero Convener, Tree of Lights P.S. Just a short story to share with your readers: as told to me by a friend. A teacher with a group of younger children in her class, asked her kids to draw something Biblical. As she walked around the classroom, she observed one little girl with great enthusiasm and wonderment drawing on her paper. The teacher said: "Sarah what are you drawing?" Sarah replied, "A picture of God!" and the teacher said: "But Sarah no one knows what God looks like." Sarah looked up at her teacher with a young child's wisdom and says; "Well if you let me finish my picture everyone is going to know what he looks like." United Way $16,000 away from annual goal The Huron United Way is only $16,000 short of its $200,000 goal this year. "Keep those donations coming we are almost there!" says Kimberley Payne, executive director of Huron United Way "Today our tally is just over $184,000 in campaign revenue." This year's campaign has already exceeded last year's achievement. The funded agencies of the Huron United Way suffered cutbacks in funding last year, due to a shortfall in the campaign revenue. The United Way is hopeful they can restore some of those funding levels this year, with a successful campaign, says Payne. "We still have several workplace campaigns underway, and we are working hard to get them closed and reporting final results to us." says Larry Langan, board chair of Huron United Way. "We have had terrific momentum and donations are still coming in from the public, but we aren't home free just yet! Please remember the Huron United Way in your gift giving this holiday season and help us get over the top l" says Payne. (=io•tP00 IP X004 Make sure you're one of the proud parents or grandparents to show off the newest member of your family. Join The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" A Photo Display of Babies born in 2004 Published Wed. Jan. 5, 2005 DEADLINE - DECEMBER 23rd, 12:00 Noon Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 2004, including full name, birthdate and parents' names, to be featured in The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" on January 5, 2005 for only $15.50 (GST included). Please send picture (with name on back) along with a cheque to The Huron Expositor, P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ont., NOK MO by 2:00 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 23. Photos may be picked up after January 5. This must be pre -paid. Please Complete Baby's Full Name Birth Date Parents' Names $15.50 Enclosed o Huron a 11 Main St., DATE OF BIRTH X 1. or Seaforth PARENTS 527-0240 &•4119X)54W4111•cObolb THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Dec. 15. 2004-5 Christmas Break Events for Kids Burn a0 &m ter as szlieaad wila a dally Pic swim Monday lo Fiiday 1:30- 3:30 Add a N18e disiradiorr l r the kids or for Mie Iasi simile snippets Meq ie kids in ler a iris day el activities geared le or kw days` Each day ruts km 8:30aat to 4:30pm Dec 21 Gingerbread Day $13.00 Dec 23 Swim and a Movie 517.00 Dec 31 New years Basi $13.00 Yanastra Roc Cadre 482-3544 'Zoe -aced eft tice V/e4va "D' VIevame (�O�IK�� •� ALBERT STREET DE\WfURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON SEAFORTH CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE 77 Main Street, Seaforth - 527-1242 Friday, December 24 8:00 am -12 noon Wednesday, December 29 8:00 am -12 noon Thursday, December 30 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday, December 31 8:00 am -12 noon Regular Hours January 3 c7effee `W.0-fifA,A, ads ,; geeet2'!!l/L e gewithe44 2aaa- d BER CO NANT CHURCH A BRANCH OF GRACE TRINITY COMMUNITY CHURCH Orange Hall, Seaforth 527-0029 4 pm Worship Service Pastoral Team: Posta Bob Penhsarow Pastor Ron Matthews .-L St. Thomas Anglican Church A Conpeparon of Me Parish of rho Holy SON Janda St. Seaforth Fr. Michael Mine Parish Once 527.1522 Sunday, December 19 Sunday Worship — 9:30 am Mondays — Prayer Group at 7pm Growers Group 7:30 Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 128 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday Worship Hour 11 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Youth Group and BSG Club Wednesdays - 7 p.m. NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Cavan 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Northelde Winthrop 54 Goderich St. W. Minister Rev. John Gould Sunday, December 19 Sermon Immaculate DeceptIon You are invited to attend these area churches Catholic Church St. James RC Church 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am St. Columban RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak Egmondville United Church Sunday, December 19 Chlldrsn's Chrlstnla Concert and Worship Service • 11a.m. Sunday School - Aga e a up - 9:30 am Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral Minister In Veining Everyone Welcome Christmas Eve Service 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Sun, Dec. 19. 11:16 a.m. Rev. Henry Huberts Special Music Refreshments to follow. Christmas Eve - 7 p.m. and Nursery Provided