Huron Expositor, 2007-01-17, Page 5Opinion
The Huron Expositor • January 17, 2007 Page 5
Seaforth and District Food Bank sees
increased demand for service in 2006
To the Editor,
The Seaforth and District Food Bank marked
its 10th anniversary in 2006, and continues to
serve individuals and families who have an
inadequate supply of food.
According to the annual survey conducted by
the Canadian' Association of Food Banks, use of
food banks has increased by 13 per cent since
1997. Those on social assistance and the work-
ing poor are the largest client group, with 41
per cent of users being children, even though
the federal government promised to eliminate
child poverty some 17 years ago.
These results suggest that welfare rates and
employment wages are failing to meet the
needs of many Canadians. While 73 per cent of
Canadians identified hunger as a problem in
Canada, food banks across Canada continue to
receive no government funding. More than a
third of food banks across Canada reported dif-
ficulty meeting client demand.
Closer to home, the Seaforth and District
Food Bank experienced an increased demand
for service (1991 individuals served in 2006,
compared to 1921 clients in 2005). There was
also an increase in the number of households
served (745 in 2006, compared to 694 in 2005)
as well as an increase in the number of emer-
gency visits (31 in 2006, and 13 in 2005).
Angeline Swart, our dedicated volunteer coor-
dinator during the past four years resigned the
position in late 2006, and Stan Mailloux has
now taken up the challenge. The volunteer coor-
dinator ensures there is an adequate supply of
food, that volunteers are in place to operate the
food Bank, and reports to the food bank commit-
tee on a monthly or as needed basis.
The food bank continues to operate Tuesdays
and Thursdays, with the help of volunteers, as
directed by the volunteer coordinator. The food
bank business is conducted by a seven -person
volunteer committee, representing area church-
es.
Unlike many food banks across Canada, the
generosity of individuals, groups and business-
es in the community has allowed the the food
bank to continue to meet the needs of individu-
als and families.
The Municipality of Huron East continues to
support the food bank by providing the space
for the food bank operation, located at the back
of the Huron East municipal building.
The Seaforth and District Food Bank is a reg-
istered charitable organization, whose mission
statement is "A Christian way of caring by
sharing with others." We welcome all donations
of time, food and financial assistance. Thank
you to the Seaforth and area for your continued,
generous support during 2006.
Sincerely,
Joan Spittal
Chairperson
- Seaforth and District Food Bank
Vicious storm closes down Seaforth
and all major highways in 1982
JANUARY 13, 1882
Messrs. Brownell and Abeill of
Seaforth have dissolved partner-
ship and the draying business will
be continued by Mr. Abeill while
Mr. Brownell goes to the Northwest
to seek his fortune there.
Mr. McDonald's saw mill in
Walton is running again. It is sur-
prising the number of saw logs that
were brought in last Saturday.
Wm. Moir of Hensall sold a few
days ago to an American buyer, a
bay mare, for which he received the
handsome price of $350.
As an indication of the open
warm weather which we at times
enjoy this season, we may state
that a snake made his appearance
in Dr. Gouinlock's swamp some few
days ago and his manner of travel-
ling was witnessed by quite a num-
ber of individuals who were work-
ing near the spot.
L. Meyer of Seaforth had a set of
valuable silver mounted harness
stolen from his driving house on
Tuesday evening last.
JANUARY 18, 1907
John Shine has disposed of his
farm on the 5th concession of
McKillop to August Hicknell for
$5,500. We understand Mr. and
Mrs. Shine intend returning to
Seaforth to reside and we are sure
our citizens will be pleased to wel-
come from them back again.
The engine and crane passed
through Walton on Monday of this
week to be used in placing the
heavy iron girders in position on
the bridges at Auburn and Saltford
on the C.P.R. which we hope will
soon be completed.
At the Poultry Show on
Wednesday, Bona Case disposed of
a pair of her prize winning White
Wyondottes for $25. This is a pret-
tybig figure for two birds and
shows that Miss Case must be a
success at poultry raising..
JANUARY 15, 1932
D. Shanahan of Seaforth left this
week for North Carolina where he
will spend the winter months.
Sam Forbes of Walton enter-
tained a few of his friends to a fowl
supper one evening this week.
Messrs. Owen Geiger and sons of
Hensall are waiting for favourable
weather to get their flax mills in
operation, as damp and mild
weather shuts off work, but cold
and frosty makes the work spin.
The Misses Driscoll of Walton
have installed a new electric radio
from our local agent Mr. C.
Bennett.
JANUARY 18, 1957
Elmer Rivers is in Scott
Memorial Hospital, Seaforth with a
fractured leg. He was assisting in
starting a tractor at the farm of
John MacKay, south of town,
Tuesday afternoon, when in some
manner he slipped on the snow,
snapping a bone in his thigh.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiland have
got settled in their fine new resi-
dence in Egmondville. We extend to
them a hearty welcome and wish
them many years of health.
Fire early Wednesday morning
caused extensive damage to the
brick residence of Harold Bell, two
miles southwest of Hensall.
Dr. William D. Munn left Friday
by air for England, where he will
continue his post -graduate train-
ing.
JANUARY 13, 1982
Frigid temperatures, snow and
swirling winds added up to a
vicious storm that virtually shut
down Seaforth and most of the dis-
trict until Tuesday morning. For
much of the storm visibility was
almost nil, and all major highways
in the area were closed.
Seaforth and Area Fire
Department responded to two
alarms yesterday, the first time the
trucks have been out on call since
Dec. 3.
Tuckersmith Township council
moved its interim tax billing date
ahead three months to March 15,
when it met for its first regular
meeting of the new year last
Tuesday at Vanastra. Fifty per cent
of a taxpayer's taxes, based on last
year's mill rate, will be due at that
time.
An outdoor rink has been built at
Seaforth Public School which is
now available for public use. The
rink is unsupervised and available
for public use outside of school
hours.