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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-11-30, Page 8Page 8 November 30, 2005 • The Huron Expositor News Seaforth children helping third world kids again Egmondville United and St. James School donate to Operation Christmas Child another year Seaforth chil- dren are again helping children in the Third World this year through Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child, run by Samaritan's Purse, is an ini- tiative that focuses on pro- viding children of Third Wofld countries with every day items and toys for the festive season. The students of St. James School have been filling shoeboxes for two years in the program. "Samaritan's Purse sent us an information video to show what kids would need, and we showed it to the kids," said Mary Brown, principal of St. James. Air Ayr !1Luron NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON Final Tax Bills second installment is due November 30th, 2005. If you wish to use the monthly pre -authorized payment plan, please contact the Municipal Office prior to December 31st, 2005 for the 2006 taxation year. THANKS TO ALL! The Seaforth Lions Club would like to thank all of those who participated in the Seaforth Santa Claus Parade on November 25th. Special thanks to: Municipality of Huron East Seaforth Agricultural Society Seaforth BIA Merchants Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156, Seaforth 4 »S Ato sr./ weeveet eivalesteut ed "feel John McFadzean photo From left, Emily Hildebrand, Tyson Engel, Sara Dolmage, Lindsay Dolmage, Jennie Hildebrand and Claire McFadzean (kneeling) pose with Egmondville United's shoebox donations for Operation Christmas Child. "Useful things, but also small simple toys," said Brown. "But not war toys, like G. I. Joe." This opportu- nity sparked an interest in the students, Brown agreed. "They really enjoy it because it's so personal,' she said. Last year, St. James collected 120 shoeboxes. This year, they collected 113. "We are very happy with the result," said Brown. "It's also a fam- ily thing. Families can go out together to the dollar store and purchase the toys. It's popular with the kids," she said. Egmondville United Church collected the last of their shoebox- es recently as the church par- ticipated for the fifth year in Operation Christmas Child. Pastor Steve Hildebrand said more than 100 shoeboxes were collected. While the church took a break from Samaritan's Purse last year and sent dona- tions instead to the Goderich women's shelter, Hildebrand said families belong- ing to Egmondville United look for- ward to the pro- ject each year. "People get quite involved and caught up in what you can fit in a shoebox. They have a lot of fun with it," he said, adding that he often overhears a lot of conversations of people shar- ing the various items they man- aged to squeeze into their shoe - boxes. As well, he. said the project is popular because young children find shopping for other children more meaning- ful than donat- ing money. "Little kids just don't under- stand writing a cheque," he said. By Ashley Eddie with files from Susan Hundertmark -.- Church Services You are invited to attend these area churches Anglian Ch rch ACaigregabonolthe Palish °IMefl*S M Jarvis St. Seaforth 527-1522 Rector: The Reid Sue Malpus. M. Div SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4" Worship at 9:30 a.m. - Advent 11 White Gift Sunday • tease bring your gifts for the Huron CtxbtrnasBureau Ca ed br Food ea t Rectors Coffee Hours Every Thursday -11 Mon. Dec..5 at 6:30 - ACW Christmas Pot -h# • a Meeerq et me home a oorothy Hays set. Dec. 10.100', Cfwistrnas Event t o:30 to 1. St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am . Fr. Chris Gillespie 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 ACT1VITIES Wed. 7 p.m. BSG CLUB - Wed. 7 p.m. YOUTH DROP IN CENTRE Open Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME 9mon • v e United Church Sunday, December 4" Worship 11:00 a.m. White Gift Sunday Senior Sunday School Christmas Program 11:00 a.m. Hope for the Holidays Service 7:OOp.m. EVERYONE WELCOME St' : f ' "rand Pa fer: - ler in Traini I i I NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W. Rev. John Gould Sunday, December 4'" Worship at 11 a.m. & white Gift SundayWorship Christmas Potluck Lurch Mows Service Sax* S S l Adult & Teen Bible Discussion 9:30e.m. Jr. Youth Group Thurs., Dec. 1 5:30p.m, First Presbyterian Church - Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday, �, December at 11:15 communion Holy Communion • EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday School & Nursery Provided ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH • 81 Mill St. Dublin ST. VINCENT de PAUL 29 Nelson St. Mitchell Father Alan Dufralmont Mass St. Patrick, Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wheelchalr Accessible Office 345-2972 Times St. Vincent de Paul Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - Everyone Welcome Air Ayr !1Luron NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON Final Tax Bills second installment is due November 30th, 2005. If you wish to use the monthly pre -authorized payment plan, please contact the Municipal Office prior to December 31st, 2005 for the 2006 taxation year. THANKS TO ALL! The Seaforth Lions Club would like to thank all of those who participated in the Seaforth Santa Claus Parade on November 25th. Special thanks to: Municipality of Huron East Seaforth Agricultural Society Seaforth BIA Merchants Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156, Seaforth 4 »S Ato sr./ weeveet eivalesteut ed "feel John McFadzean photo From left, Emily Hildebrand, Tyson Engel, Sara Dolmage, Lindsay Dolmage, Jennie Hildebrand and Claire McFadzean (kneeling) pose with Egmondville United's shoebox donations for Operation Christmas Child. "Useful things, but also small simple toys," said Brown. "But not war toys, like G. I. Joe." This opportu- nity sparked an interest in the students, Brown agreed. "They really enjoy it because it's so personal,' she said. Last year, St. James collected 120 shoeboxes. This year, they collected 113. "We are very happy with the result," said Brown. "It's also a fam- ily thing. Families can go out together to the dollar store and purchase the toys. It's popular with the kids," she said. Egmondville United Church collected the last of their shoebox- es recently as the church par- ticipated for the fifth year in Operation Christmas Child. Pastor Steve Hildebrand said more than 100 shoeboxes were collected. While the church took a break from Samaritan's Purse last year and sent dona- tions instead to the Goderich women's shelter, Hildebrand said families belong- ing to Egmondville United look for- ward to the pro- ject each year. "People get quite involved and caught up in what you can fit in a shoebox. They have a lot of fun with it," he said, adding that he often overhears a lot of conversations of people shar- ing the various items they man- aged to squeeze into their shoe - boxes. As well, he. said the project is popular because young children find shopping for other children more meaning- ful than donat- ing money. "Little kids just don't under- stand writing a cheque," he said. By Ashley Eddie with files from Susan Hundertmark