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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-04-19, Page 36Page 36 April 19, 2006 • The Huron Expositor News Concert raises $5,000 for Huron Perth chapter of Autism Society Paul Cluff Local musicians did their thing with some special guests Saturday at the Jamming for Autism Concert at the Victorian Inn on the Park in Stratford. Canadian country guitar champion Steve Piticco and North American fiddle champion Don Reed joined Samson and Delilah, the Brad Canning Band: the Yeager Band and three Stratford Idol contestants — Emma Hefkey and Jessica and Ashley Woodhouse — for a night of music and fun that raised about $5,000 for the Huron Perth Chapter, Autism Society Ontario. Kim Souch, president of the chap- ter, said the annual event, in its third year, is perfect for getting fami- lies together in a positive environ- ment with talented musicians. Holding it on Easter weekend and raising money for a cause that means much to many only make it better, she said. "Everything went fabulously, there was so much energ," she said. Her daughter, Sara Sobey-Souch, a high -functioning autistic, also per- formed. She sang Over the Rainbow a capella. "One of the messages of the concert is seeing the gifts that people with autism have," said Souch. The concert sold out and was again taped live. Funds raised through the concerts have been used to fund a new office in Stratford and autism -related resource books. The books are for families and oth- ers and cover a broad range of prod- ucts. They are being stored at the Stratford Public Library. "The office is great, because it helps parents out and it provides access for families," said Souch. Located at the United Centre on Erie Street, the office has been open for about a year, but has really come together in the past few months. The local Autism Society is plan- ning a workshop May 17 that focuss- es on navigating the education sys tem. More details will follow, said Souch. Jeff Heuchert photo Pictured are the winners from the Seaforth Optimist Club's annual spelling bee. They are (left to right): Tom Garrick, of Seaforth, first place;, 'Samantha Steckle, of Zurich, second place; Ryan Floyd, of Seaforth; third place and Optimist member Dianne Wood. '1'I-IOMPSON URETHANE SPRAYSi: F IRREGLASS INSULATION Free l��lllll<ll�'� Call Ron At 519-263-2319 JANSEN MASONRY Pete 440-0021 Harry 527-2117 Brick • Block " $die RESTORATION WORK Serving The Area For Over 35 Years SCHOONDEDWOEDD All Kinds of Concrete Work + Circular Manure Tanks + Complete Foundations ♦ Dry Manure Storage -House Foundations + Bunker Silos + Floors, Floating Slabs. + Driveways, Patios , + Complete Excavation and Gravel Supply Phone: (519) 348-0530 Fax: (519) 348-4819 Cell: (519) 949-1177 Seaforth, Ontario BLA STYLE DESIGN & DRAFTING - Residential and Agricultural Building Design - Certified Building Plans - Realistic 3 -Dimensional computer-generated models to help see exactly what your new building or renovation will look like from all angles CHRIS BLAKE 519 887-6918 1.. Nil" Plumbing & Heating Inc. SEAFORTH 522 0493 Larry McGrath Licenced Plumber & Licenced Gas Fitter Call Today! Installation Service Repairs HOME HARDWARE SUPPLIES FOR THE HANDYMEN Bottled Water Refill Station • Plumbing • Heating • Electrical • Paint CARPET CLEANER RENTAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER Service & Re -Charge Depot Seaforth Agricultural Society Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 - 5 pm FACILITIES FOR RENT • Modern Kitchen Facilities • Wheel Chair Accessible • Over 10,000 Square Feet of Indoor Show Area FUNCTIONS FOR WHICH THESE FACILITIES MAY BE USED cNea • BANQUETS • ANNIVERSARIES • MEETINGS CAMP„ • WEDDINGS • BUCK & DOES For Rental Information Call (519) 527-1321 Fax (519) 527-0983 www.c4thagsociety.on.ca GLASS.& SCREEN REPAIR For All Your Hardware Needs Main St., • SEAFORTH 527-1620 Visa, MC, Home Card, AM Express, Interact ELECTRIC LIMITED FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • POLE LINES • STANDBY SYSTEMS (519)345.2447 R.R#4 WALTON, ONT. „Art svp Call Bernie or Tom at the Huron Expositor to book your space on the wall. phone 519 527-0240 • • 3