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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2017-03-22, Page 7Wednesday. March 22, 2017 • Huron Expositor 7 Syrian family fitting in well in Egmondville Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Escaping the chaos in their home country, the Syrian refu- gees are now living safe in their Egmondville home and fitting in well by amalgamating in Canadian society. "They don't miss the bombs, it was nerve-racking, it was not safe," stated Willi Laurie from the Brucefield Community United Church in the Clinton News Record office March 17, her church along with Egmondville United Church, Vanastra Community Christian Reformed Church and Clinton United Church are part of the joint venture now called the Tuckersmith Resettlement Project. "They miss their family, but they don't miss that atmosphere" Arriving in Canada Septem- ber 19, Sharif Al Nassad and Abeer Allias and their two chil- dren George, Joseph, and Abeer's mother were invited to a fully furnished house with fresh water and a fridge filled . with food. To take care of their expenses for food, rent and everyday liv- ing necessities, the four churches raised roughly What if one company could solve all your business needs? We can connect all the pieces in more ways than ever before. S30,000 with S7,000 of that money corning from the Mel- ody -Powers Seaforth Refugee Sponsorship roup. The half-year mark has passed and they've trans- formed from five former Syrian civilians out of the five million fleeing the war -stricken country to contributing ratepayers of the municipality of Huron Fast. General Coach currently employs Al Nassad in 1 lerisall, Ont. where the experienced tradesman builds trailers. "We heard they were hiring people and that they had a record of hiring people that are refugees," stated Laurie. Previously in charge of run- ning a factory back home, Lau- rie said Al Nassad is rather familiar with this style of work and is "comfortable" with his new positioIl. Though Nassad has already found a way to provide for his family, Laurie is certain his wife Allias will have no troubles find- ing a job opportunity. Allias comes to Canada with a university degree in educa- tion, before the life -changing retreat, she was teaching, Laurie expects her to signs up for col- lege in September for early childhood education. The oldest boy George is POSTMEDIA For more information, visit postmedia.com/advertise enrolled at Seaforth Public School and the youngest Joseph is at Vanastra daycare part -tinge. This coming summer both boys s will showcase their skills on the soccer field as the two are registered in the area's local league. The family as a whole is sharpening their English daily, the elderly mother is having some difficulties, but Laurie believes as time progresses she will catch on. This September, the family will no longer be taken care of financially, however Laurie is confident they will be sufficient enough to take care of themselves. As the months wind down to their departure from being looked after, Laurie said life for the Syrian's would be cosier, especially since an unknown person donated them a 2007 Ford Escape. "That gives them a lot of independence and it's taking a lot off the community's shoul- ders," said Laurie. Laurie ended with saying it's, "going to be impossible to let them go" But she said if they have questions or issues, "they know they have us as support" ATTENTION: Subscribers & Advertisers SEAFORTH HURON EXPOSITOR Office has relocated & moved in with the Clinton News Record 53 Albert St., Clinton ON If you have any inquires please contact the number below 519-482-3443 Advertising: Nancy deGans - Ext: 527306 News: Shaun Gregory - Ext: 527305 Classified & Subscriptions: Teresa Smith - Ext: 527301 ikon Expositor flews Record wwwseaforthhuronexpositor.com www.clintonnewsrecord.com WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TELL YOUR STORY Please call NOW if you are a female entrepreneur who would like to showcase your career, product or service together with other inspiring women. This special feature will run in the Clinton News Record & Seaford! Huron Expositor on April 5, 2017 Deadline: March 23, 2017 Contact: Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 ext. 527303 djohnston@postmedia.com Clinton News Record Nancy deGans 519-482-3443 ext. 527306 ndegans@postmedia.com Seaforth Huron Expositor