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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2006-03-22, Page 9Name News Horticultural Society hoping town gets behind Communities in Bloom Susan H u n d e r t m a r k IIIMEMBEID Competing in the national Communities in Bloom pro- gram is a great idea, says Seaforth and District Horticultural Society presi- dent Janny Streutker. But, as a volunteer organi- zation that already maintains 10 flower gardens and many boxes, barrels and baskets of flowers throughout Seaforth and Harpurhey, she's hoping the whole community gets behind the project. "If everybody helps, it will go. It would be great to get lots of groups, and even whole streets involved," she says. "This is not something the horticultural society can take on by itself," she says. The Seaforth and District Horticultural Society has been doing its part to beauti- fy the town since 1972. It plants and maintains flower beds at town hall, the Seaforth Library, the Seaforth Legion, beds on the east, north, south and west ends of town and two beds at Northside United Church. Last year, the group logged over 597 volunteer hours dur- ing the first year the statistic was gathered. Streutker says she hopes sports teams or school groups submitted photo Nancy Kale, of 'the Seaforth and District Horticultural Society answers questions at a recent meeting held to discuss the upcoming Communities in Uloom competition. might decide to get involved in Communities in Bloom by taking on a new garden in town. And, even if you don't have a green thumb, Streutker says there are things you can do. "It's not only gardening - it's picking up trash and keeping things beautiful and clean," she says. Since part of the competi- tion involves judges visiting individual gardens, Streutker says there are plenty of beau- tiful gardens in town to choose from. "Our members have lovely gardens," she says. WaIk-a-thon supports Children of Chernobyl in Huron County Jennifer Hubbard Local supporters of Huron County for Children of Chernobyl will be walking the halls of Central Huron sec- ondary school this weekend. The organization is holding its ninth annual walk-a-thon fundraiser at the Clinton high school on March 25 from 9 a.m. to noon to help bring 19 children from Belarus to Huron County homes this summer. Affected by the ongoing devastation of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986, the children enjoy healthy food, fresh air and water with Huron host families each year. A total of 100 children have been welcomed for six week stays since the group's begin- nings in 1998. Fifteen chil- dren made the trip from Belarus last summer. Many families form strong bonds with families from the Gomel Region of Belarus, which is still contaminated, causing weakened immune systems and ongoing health problems, especially in the children. Huron County for Children of Chernobyl's member- ship spans from Exeter to Goderich and Hanover. Walkers are welcome to stop in on Saturday with their pledges, or pledge sheets can be obtained in advance by calling Lynn Dawe at 527-2060. Money raised will be used to help cover the cost of each child's air fare, emergency health insurance, Visas, etc. - approximately $1,800 each. Donations can also be mailed to Box 512, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 4C7. McTaggart Wettlaufer INSURANCE BROKERS INC. • AUTO • HOME • FARM • TRAVEL • COMMERCIAL • LIFE INSURANCE BROKERS Paul Wettlaufer • Amy Siemon Suzanne Zehr • Leigh Crawford Ken Hutchison • Bill Siemon 68 Ontario Rd. 348-9150 Mitchell 1-800-561-0183 The Huron Expositor • March 22, 2006. Page 9 Duff's United Church Presents: "Raise the Roof" Saturday, March 25 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Preview and Silent Auction Children's Penny Sale 7:30 pm - Live Auction • Food Booth Jim Campbell Auctioneer Also featuring "Beyond Bliss" launching their new CD Partial List: Dinner parties, gift baskets, Blyth Theatre tickets, BBQ, pedicures, quilts, tool sets, maple syrup, outdoor furniture, nursery gift certificates, horseback riding, smoked pork chops, coffee maker, house cleaning, blankets, birdhouses, baked goods, CD player, many children's items and MUCH MORE! Church Services You are invited to attend St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit Jarvis St. Seaforth 527-1522 Rector: The Rev'd Sue Malpus. M. Div Sunday, March 26th, 2006 Worship at 9:30 am Thurs., March 23 - Taize Worship at 6pm Sat. March 25 - Parish Council 11 am Rector's Coffee Hours - Tues. from 9-11 am Everyone Welcome 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 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. B&G Club Wednesday 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME these area churches 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 NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W. Rev. John Gould • March 26th, 2006 Worship 11:00 a.m. Sermon: The Judge and Saviour Nursery During Worship Adult & Teen Bible Discussion 9:30 a.m. Egmondville United Church SUNDAY, MARCH 26th Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lent IV EVERYONE WELCOME Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral Minister in Training First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday, March 26th Worship 1115 a.m. Special music by "Jubilation' Lunch will be served. "Men of Note" Men's Choir April 9/06 7:30 pm ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH ST. VINCENT de PAUL 81 Mill St. Dublin 29 Nelson St. Mitchell Father Alan Dufralmont Office 345-2972 Mass Times St. Patricks St. Vincent de Paul Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible - Everyone Welcome