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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-07-06, Page 5News Live 8 succeeded in drumming up support for African nations, for a day From Page 4 The implication here, which is not shared exclusively by the politically incorrect former host of Politically Incorrect, was that just because celebrities have opinions and a considerable stage on which to voice them, doesn't mean they should be allowed to share them. Michael Moore's inflamatory and unbalanced "documentary" Farenheit 9/11 put forth the same message, mocking a gum - chewing Britney Spears for suggesting that the American people have fait!] in their president. And to be fair, interviews like the one granted by actor Tom Cruise to the cheesy entertainment show Access Hollywood, in which Mr. Days of Thunder railed (quite insanely) against the profession of psychiatry does nothing more than bolster the message Maher and Moore put forth. We trust our entertainers to entertain us, our sports heroes to inspire us, and both to tell us what type of cola or sneakers to buy, but for the most part we don't allow them to influence us to do anything of real significance. Is that, I wonder, the story that will be told in the wake of the widely broadcast but somewhat hollow Live 8 concerts that took place over the weekend? Although it's almost certain that the youth of this nation will not listen to most of the ivory tower intellectuals who sometimes have the ear of the G8 leaders Live 8 hoped to influence, I wonder if the same is true of their rock stars. And if they don't listen, how likely is it that the purpose of Live 8 will be accomplished? To most who attended, listened on the radio or watched on T.V., doubt if the events were much more than really killer rock concerts with various "end poverty now" mini -sermons interspersed throughout. It's not that what was attempted wasn't extraordinarily admirable and necessary. I just wonder if it was effective. If the aim of Live 8 was to drum up badly needed support for aiding African nations, organizer Bob Geldof no doubt suceeded. For a day. But now that the music has faded and our rock idols move on to other causes and retire to their mansions, how long will we remember? How long will we up the fight? If rock stars couldn't even sway the vote, how likely is it that because of them we will change the world? Local celebrities on tap to read to children at Seaforth library this summer By Ben Forrest Expositor Staff A number of prominent locals will share their favourite children's stories with young ones at the Seaforth Public Library this summer. Kim Black, principal at Seaforth Public School (SPS), Huron East mayor Joe Seili and Linda Kistner, a Grade 1 teacher at Dublin's St. Patrick's School, are among those slated to entertain any children who wish to attend on July 12, July 26 and the first four Tuesdays in August. There is no cost for the events, and kids are encouraged to attend in their "jammies and snuggle up for some stories before bed," according to a brochure provided by the library. Asked last week why she chose to be involved, Black said, "Because I want to promote reading within our students in the community. I love reading. I want to share my joy of literature with others." Seili, too, recognizes the value of promoting literacy among young people, saying he chose to be involved because, as he puts it, "It's very important for the youth to learn how to read." Said Kistner when asked the same question, "I was asked to do it and I love to read, and I have some favourite books. I haven't quite chosen the ones I'm going to read yet, but...1 thought it was something worth pursuing...when the library's doing something...you want to support them." None of the readers mentioned here had chosen which books they'll read either, but all have a certain measure of experience in reading to kids. Black said she has no kids of her own but has nieces and nephews to whom she read frequently when they were younger. "They'd often come and stay with me in the summer," Black said, and she "read to them all the time." "We'd even go for outings to the Stratford Public Lihrary....(Reading is) an important part of our family's life," she said. She also points out that she has 400 students at SPS, and reads occasionally to some of the younger pupils. For his part, Seili says he has two grandchildren, and reads to them occasionally. As one might expect, reading aloud is a big part of Kistner's job as the teacher of a primary grade. She said she reads to her classes every day, sometimes more than once. Also being offered at the Seaforth library this summer is the TD Summer Reading Program, which can be enjoyed for a one-time cost of $5. Members are able to come to a weekly program "featuring stories, crafts and games and receive a free poster, activity book and stickers," according to a library brochure. The program runs from July 4 to August 22, but pre- registration is required. Locals are also encouraged to build their own "robots" out of recyclable materials and bring them to the library by August 1. Prizes will be awarded. Seaforth and Clinton lose two priests By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor Seaforth and Clinton are losing two priests - from both the Anglican and Catholic churches - this month. Rev. Michael Atkins, of Seaforth's St. Thomas Anglican, Clinton's St. Paul's Anglican and Mitchell's Trinity Anglican Church, is performing his - last church services this Sunday. Atkins, who has spent the past four years in Seaforth and Clinton and added Mitchell to his cluster of churches last February, will be living in Kitchener and working on his doctorate in theology. 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Refreshment tent outdoors all weekend, Live entertainment on Arena floor 8 pm -1 am;; ontact Trevor 524-4394, Mike 440-282 Brandon 525-1631 Church Services You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Co vesetiai delle Farre d The =Joy Sphr Jarvis St. Seaforth Parish Office 527-1522 Sunday, July 10th Worship at 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am Bethel Bible Church Egmondville United Church An Associated Gospel Church Sunday, July 10" to Sept. 4" 126 Main St. Seaforth Worship at 10:30 a.m. CLOSED July 17, 24 & 31' 527-0982 Interdenominational Service at Northside United July 31" at 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Hour 10 am Steve Hildebrand - Lay Pastoral Minister in Training EVERYONE WELCOME No Sunday School until September EVERYONE WELCOME • NORTHSIDE UNITED First Presbyterian CHURCH Church 54 Goderich St. w. Goderich St. W., Seaforth No Services Rev. Henry Huberts During July Sunday, July 10'h Rev. John Gould Service at 11:15 a.m. Canadian Societe Cancer canadienne Society du canter Thanks you to all of the participants, volunteers and sponsors of the 3rd Annual Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life in Goderich. With your help we raised over $104 000 1 Funds raised through Relay For Life help the Canadian Cancer Society to: - fund the most promising research in Canada - provide reliable information in print, online, and over the telephone - offer programs such as transportation to cancer -related care; support from those who have shared a similar cancer experience; and support at clinics and lodges - advocate for public policies to help prevent cancer and help people living with cancer 56 teams participated in Relay For Life with 537 participants and 119 cancer survivors in the Survivors' Victory Lap. 1500 luminaries lined the track, which served to remember and honour those who have fought cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to acknowledge the following sponsors of Relay For Life 2005: Et tt,,trtt, ' xtil !tor Scotiabank Group MEDIA SPONSOR LUMINARY SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR Goderich Community Credit Union Vanden Heuvel Structures Supporting Sponsors We would also like to express our gratitude to the Relay For Life 2005 steering committee members for their dedication and hard work in mak- ing this event a success. We could not have done it without you! Top Individual Fundraiser: Mary Ann Cruickshank ($1850) Top Team Average: "Trinity Dragon Slayers" ($4368 - 13 team members) '38" Restaurant Alberta Moore Alvin Riley Ann Mane Patnck Art's Landscaping Baechier's Bargain Bargain Bayfield Berry Farm Bayfield Foodiend Beading Divas Beckers (Goderich) - R 8.1 Herrin Bernie and Kinle Kolkman Betty Marsh Blyth Festival Blyth inn Breanna, Canssa. 8 Owen MacCauley Brian J. Melady Cactus Jam Calvary Baptist Church Camp -out Trailers Canadian Tire Captain Rock Cassandra Phillips -Grande Cassie Renner Celtic- Blue Highlanders Chamney Sanitation Cloggers Corporate Solutions Corrte's Valumart - Clinton Cravings Culberts Dairy • Dagmer 8 John Crawford 8 fam•N Dan Granger (Ely's) Darlene Hewitt Debi Bryans Denise Locke Edward Fuels Egmondville Store Exeter Greenhouse Faith Detour Finchers First Baptist Church Food Basics - Goderich From the Hill Farms Ltd North Street Baptist Church Norman 8. P.ckel Officer left Hodges Officer Dave Prewtt Olivia Reid -Crook Pamela Ketlestige Party Supply Company Pizza Hut Rob Evans Ruth Erb Rotary Club st George's Anglican Church St. Peter's Catholic Church Saint Elizabeth Health Centre Sears Shawn Thomson - Dl Shirley Baechler Signs on Time Sinclair Highlander Dancers Sn'oo'ty the Clown & Company Strickland Automotive Suncoast Mall Suntast.c Hothouse TD Bank employees TTK Transport Terrence Gilhuly - MC The Full Nelsons Thyme on 21 Tim Horton's Town of Goderich Trinity Christian Reformed Church - and the Qul&tng 8 Craft Group Tuckers Victona Public School Victoria Street United Church Werret 8 Wakmart employees fund Woodcom - Anita Wood Woodland Links Golf Course Wuerth's Shoes Zehr's Zellers GDCi - pnncipal Pat Senn 8 custodian John MacDonald Gardiner's Dairy Giant Tiger Gode,ic i Community Credit Ur -n Goderich Electric Godertdl Hydro Goderich Place Knitters Club Goderich Print Shop I Goderich YMCA Grand Bend Sanitation Grant Ellison H. 0 Jerry Hayter Turkeys - Dashwood Henry Kolkman Herbal Magic Hishon'S Sports Huron County Miik Producers Huron Water Huronia Welding Janet's Donuts Jessica Wallace Joe Lorentz Electnc Kim Souch Kinsmen Club Knox Presbyterian Lillian Govier Lions Club Little Bowl Liz Schmidt M&M Meats Machan's Home Hardware %latent! Volley mer HAtiooty - Dye Gourmet8 Stewart Locke McDonald's Restaurant McKay Seniors Centre Med-E-Ox Metzger Meats - Hensel! Microage Ba'sitrs Mildmay Tent Rentals Moore's Foodland - Clinton Nathan Crawford New Orleans Pizza Support Those Who Support Us If we inadvertently forgot someone, please accept our sincere apologies. _HEALTH ON THE HILL_ Seaforth Community Hospital Site: Member of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance • The Local Advisory Committee acknowledges the commitment and participation of (2) of our inaugural members whose terms were completed in June 2005: Mike Hak as LAC member and Bob Broadfoot as Board representative. Thank you Mike and Bob - you will be missed! We would also like to welcome new members: Bill Scott and Kay Mailloux as Committee members and Dick Burgess as a Board representative. • smaiITALK, The Huron Perth Preschool speech and language program, received a very generous donation from the Harmony Kings for resources at the Seaforth Community Hospital office. Many thanks to the Harmony Kings members for the generosity and musical presentation! • Seaforth "Come Home to the Country" celebrations are in full swing for July 29 -31st. The Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary will be creatively fundraising during Tag Days. The proceeds from an ecumenical church service organized by Bruce & Margaret Whitmore and Bill & Doreen Strong and held at Northside United Church, Sunday July 31st at 10:30 a.m. will be donated to the hospital. Your support of these events is greatly appreciated! • The Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation will be participating in this year's CKNX Radiothon October 22, 2005. Stay tuned for details - this committee is very active and enthusiastic! • in May we saluted the efforts of our volunteers - Auxiliary, Foundation, students, pastoral care, musical entertainment. Hospice volunteers, Local Advisory Committee and Board. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for the untold hours of commitment to your Hospital! • THE WEEK OF JUNE 20-24 was Employee Recognition Week in the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - an acknowledgement to all the staff for the provision of excellent health care and their ongoing efforts. • We wish the community a safe and memorable sutnmer.l HURON PERTH 1-IEALTI IC:ARE ALLIANCE