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Christmas Bureau gearing up to make annual.
collection- for Seaforth-area families in need
Susan Hundertmark
While the need for the Huron
County Christmas Bureau dropped
slightly in Seaforth .last year, the
need will still be met by the local
bureau, says Janneke Murray,
bureau manager for the second year
at First Presbyterian Church.
"I think people might be a little
better off this year because there
have been more jobs advertised in
the paper but people are already
calling Goderich to see when they;
can register for help so the need is
still there," she says.
Partnering for the second year
with St. Thomas Anglican Church,
the bureau is looking again for new
clothing, . new toys, food and money
to help give ' a hand to struggling
families this Christmas.
Phone lines for families to register
for the bureau open Dec. 4 and stay
open until Dec. 15 between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For Seaforth, the donations begin
to be collected the •night of the
Santa Claus parade Nov. 24 where
the bureau will have a float to make
pick-ups .along the route.
"We're going to try and be at the
front of the parade so people don't
Truck ends up in
Maitland River
Two 18 -year-old women, from
Huron East and Central Huron,
were treated for mild hypothermia
after a truck ended up in the
Maitland River at Penfound Road
and Base Line on Nov 10 at 10:30
p.m., reports the Huron OPP.
Operated by a 21 -year-old
Goderich woman, the truck with
four passengers was driven too far
along the bank of the river and
ended up in the river.
Police, firefighters and paramedics
responded to the call, finding five
people standing on the roof as the
truck had water up to the head-
lights. They were rescued from the
water, thanks to a nearby farmer
with a four-wheel drive tractor.
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have to hold onto their donations for
long," says Murray.
While all donations are appreciat-
ed, Murray says easy -care, practical
clothing such as jeans, sweats, t-
shirts, socks, hats, boxer shorts for
boys and waterproof mitts are the
most asked -after items.
"People are not really able to use
the fancy sweaters and dress pants.
PJs are always awesome," she says.
As well, durable toys for all age
groups are sought.
"We are overrun with Barbie dolls
still from last year," says Murray.
While numbers will not be known
until people register, those in need
dropped slightly last year from 141
children in 2004 to 109 children in
2005 and 59 families in 2004 to 49
families in 2005.
"I just hope that people who need
the help do register. There are a
number of families who do need the
help and that's what it's there for,"
says Murray.
To register, call 519-524-7356 or 1-
800-265-5198.
• Train Rides
• Great Savings
• Hot Cider
• Christmas Treats
• Friendly Shopping
• Special Store Hours on Sunday
See our special supplement in this newspaper for great
Christmas ideas from these downtown Seaforth businesses:
• Seaforth Jewellers
• Lager House
• Diva Graphics
• Seaforth Golf &
Country Club
• Total Image II
• Dollar Haven
• Blooms n' Rooms
• Box Furniture &
Floor Coverings
• Nifty Korners
• Pizza Train
• Seaforth Foodland
• Seaforth Agricultural
Society
• Anna's Dress Shoppe
• Vincent Farm Equipment
• Seaforth Plumbing
& Heating
• Rona Ontario Inc.
• The Looking Glass
• Allen's Country Junction
• Huron Expositor
• Platinum Oak
• Best Computers
• New Orleans Pizza
• Majestic Salon & Spa
• Sills Home Hardware
• Cardno's Mens & Ladies
Wear