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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-09-28, Page 5St. James raises over $Z00 for Ella's tricycle trek for March of Dimes By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor St. James School's Grade 7 class got to• meet their "wee hero" when five-year-old Ella Baker-Lehnan rode her trike into their room on Friday. The Goderich Kindergarten student raised more than $7,000 for the March of Dimes and children with cerebral palsy last week when she rode her tricycle from Bayfield to Goderich. Teacher Theresa Wild said she asked her class if they wanted to contribute towards Ella's trek after her daughter Meghan, who is in Ella's class in Goderich, came home excited about her friend's plans. "My daughter came flying in the door saying she got to hold the sign that said, 'Go, Ella, go," said Wild. When she got to school, Wild found students in the schoolyard were talking about Ella's feat and her class of 28 raising Ella and her dad students ended up days. $218.35 within two "The students were amazed at what Ella was able to accomplish, especially at her age and with cerebral palsy. Many of us wouldn't consider such a feat," she said. Ella's father Todd Baker told the class that Ella decided to make the trip on her trike after watching Sean Thompson make his run from' Ottawa to Goderich last year. "I would like to do a trike trek every year now," Ella told the class. Along with the donation, the St. James class presented Ella with a princess dress and a medal that said "Number One." "She loved it - when she saw the dress, her mouth fell open and her eyes widened," said Wild. "We hope this gift will be a reminder that we all think you are a princess. You are a special princess who has made many dreams for others with cerebral palsy come true," the class told Ella. St. Joseph's Church in Clinton set to close by 2008 along with 39 other rural churches after London Diocese review By Cheryl Heath Clinton News -Record St. Joseph's Church in Clinton is slated to close by 2008 and be incorporated into the boundaries of Seaforth's St. James Church. That is the word delivered to area parishioners following an extensive reorganizational review led by the Diocese of London. "It's been a difficult time for everyone," says Father Peter Keller, episcopal vicar for the Huron -Perth Deanery, who notes 40 rural churches are set to close. Though the closures are not etched in stone, the proposed changes were submitted after months of review by a committee comprised of both clergy and. lay people known as the Deanery Implementation Team. Some of the criteria used included requirements of a minimum of 200 family members at a parish, financial viability of buildings and priest availability. Keller notes news of the closures was delivered to parishioners this past Sunday. What will become of the. churches — many of which are century -old buildings — left vacant by the changes has yet to be seen but the host communities will have a say on their fate, says Keller. He notes the recent closure of the Blyth church was followed by its demolition. The recently closed St. Columban church — the oldest Catholic church on what was known as the Huron Tract — is also scheduled to meet the wrecking ball. Whether the St. James church in Seaforth will continue to be the meeting place for area parishioners or whether a new church is to be built will also be decided, says Keller, adding that St. James church has undergone extensive renovations. The final decision on which churches will be closed is to be meted out by Bishop Ronald F. Fabbro in May. "The only person who makes the decision here is the bishop," says Keller. "It's the bishop's call in the end" However, a meeting is tentatively scheduled with area parishioners on Oct. 12 to allow for further feedback. Father Chris Gillespie, who is in charge of churches in Seaforth and Clinton, says parishioners can still gather information and arguments against the closures. "People will be very sad and upset. I'm looking 'forward to meeting with parishioners and getting their feedback," he says. "It is a very, very hard thing to hear," says Keller. "It's a tragedy what is happening in our rural communities. We are hoping to rebuild from here." Other area churches slated for closure include the St. Joseph Parish in Kingsbridge by 2008, the St. Augustine Mission in St. Augustine by 2006, St. Mary's Mission in Lucknow by 28, the St. Ambrose Mission in Brussels by 2008, the St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Mitchell by 2008 and the St. Peter's Parish in St. Joseph by 2008. A full list of pending closures, along with a full text on the reorganization policy, can be found at www.rcec.london.on.ca/reorg anization. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 - 5 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 A • Home • Commercial 'Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Main St. S. 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Church ces You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirt Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector: The Rev'd Sue Malpus. M. Div Parish Office 527-1522 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2"" Harvest Thanksgiving Festival Coffee Time at 9:00 Worship at 9:30 We wetcome our new recta, The Rev'd Sue Maltus EVERYONE WELCOME Decorate Church for Harvest . Sat. Oct. 1 at 10:00 a.m. Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Wed. 7 p.m. B&G CLUB - Wed. 7 p.m. YOUTH DROP IN CENTRE Open Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W. Rev. John Gould Sunday, October 2nd Worship 11 a.m. Nursery during worship Adult & Teen Bible Discussion 9:30 a.m. World Wide Communion St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am Egmondville United Church Sun., Oct., 2^° Worship 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School World Wide Communion Turkey Supper Wed. Oct 26" Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral - Minister in Training First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday, October 2^1 Worship at 11:15 a.m. Communion Service Special Music by the 'Huron Strings' Sunday School & Nursery Provided When it comes to water, the expectations are clear. If your drinking water is meant for public use, you must know for certain that it's safe. Owners and operators of certain drinking water systems must now comply with the requirements outlined in Ontario's drinking water systems regulation (Reg. 252/05, June 2005). If the general public has access to your drinking water, whether it's via taps, washrooms, drinking water fountains or showers, this regulation affects you. Some establishments included are restaurants, service stations, churches, arenas and seasonal residences (such as campgrounds and communal cottage developments). Clean, safe drinking water is vital to our health. Do your part to protect the quality of drinking water in your community. 'J p into drinking water systems Regulation 252/05 for complete information. www.safewater.ene.gov.on.ca 1-800-565-4923 8 0 3 Protecting our environment. Ontario