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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-12-11, Page 1010 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, December 11, 2013 For the food banks 'the (rand Bend Community Foundation is delighted to have been able to provide a grant this year for $3846.00 to the I luron County Food Bank Distribution Centre. The need is great and the 1 luron County Food Bank Distri- bution Centre really makes a difference all over f luron County. The I luron County Food Bank Distribution Center (IICFBDC) was established with a mandate to create a steady flow of much needed food from local businesses and farm- ers. the intention was to provide food security to everyone that has a need. It began in 2005 with a vision to eliminate hunger in l luron County. Since 2009, the 1ICFBDC has distributed approximately 1.5 million pounds of food to GG food banks and aid agencies in the area. 'l'he HCFBDC is a not-for-profit funded by dona- tions from businesses, farmers, community groups and individuals. there is also a very giv- ing group of volunteers that supports the organization. 'there are almost 20,0(X) food bank visits per year in Huron County and the need continues to be great. It is estimated that 1/3 of those cli- ents are children and every month more fami- lies register at local food hanks. A few words from a client make the issue bit home. "II(;FBI)C has been instrumental in ensuring that my family is taken care of at lean times during the year. As a full -tithe student and three children, 1 have often run into situations where there seems to be just to many days in the month and the money just won't stretch to the end." "We help meet the need by providing food out to the focal banks in our region" says Mary Ellen Zielman Executive Director 11CFBDC "The kind-hearted people who support this distribution center, along with those who con- tinually give in volunteer hours, goods, services and grants, help it thrive and are a great bless- ing to this community. 'through these gifts, the 1 ICFBDC is able to provide large amounts of quality food to food banks all over the sur- rounding area, and making sure that families are not left behind with no food in hard times. Thank you to all from the 11CFBDC!" 1ICFBDC was very excited about the HOLIDAY DEADLINES... Please note these Advertising & Editorial Deadlines for the following Publication Dates: PUBLISHING DATE: DEADLINE. WED. DEC. 25th DEC. 18th at 4:00 P.M. WED, JAN. 1st DEC. 20th at 3:00 P.M. Regular Office Hours: Mondays & Fridays Sam - 4pm Wednesdays & Thurdays 9am - 4pm CLOSED - Tuesdays OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED December 24th Q NOON December 25th & 26th December 31st Q NOON and January 1st Grand Bend takoaboro Advance 58 Ontario St. N., Grand Bend 519-238-5383 Lynda Hillman-Rapley Gerard and Mary Ellen Zielman, Marion McCarter, Kim Dixon and Anne Donohoe accept the $3,846.00 check from Grand Bend Community Foundation grant chair Judy MacDonald, Executive Director David Campbell and members Penny Neliigan and Stephanie Donaldson. application to the (;rand Bend Community Foundation for a new pallet truck and scale with a computer/printer and training. It was something that we could really use as we bring food in and out of our warehouse. We are thrilled that the application was accepted and look forward to using our new equiplllent. It will make us much more efficient and we will handle the food less. It will be easier for our i. 1 ....1.. . . . . . . . .. . . .. •.1.....1.1..1.4.6.6 6 .... . . .. volunteers and staff to work with some of the larger loads of food. I ICFBDC is very grateful for the support of the Grand Bend Community Foundation and we look forward to working together in the future. The Grand Bend Community Foundation Provides community leadership, promotes philanthropy and provides grants to charitable projects in the greater Grand Bend area. An emotional win for Joe Steffler New Huron County warden made a vow to himself 15 years ago Dave Flaherty OMI Agency In his own words, Joe Steffler started at the bottom of Huron County, and now he is going try his hand at being at the top. "I've seen l luron County grow since childhood," an emotional Steffler said after being sworn in as warden on Wed., Dec. 4 Steffler, deputy mayor for t luron East, defeated 1 lowick Reeve Art Versteeg in the election held in Goderich. In his inaugural address, Steffler said he made a vow to himself 15 years ago that he would attempt to land the posi- tion of county warden. "'this is unbelievable. i've strived for this for a lot of years and i did it," Stef- fler said while fighting back tears. Ile will serve as warden in 2014, replacing George Robertson. Steffler said his connection to i luron County began in 1970 when he started working for the highway department. Ile recalled how he was paid 55 cents an hour for 55 hours a week. Since that time, he has seen the area have its ups and downs, but believes he is "fortunate to live in the best county in Ontario and possibly Canada" Steffler said he believes it's time for the region to make a name for itself. "It's time for !knoll County to think outside the box," he said while address- ing other council members, county staff and many others in the packed council chambers. "lluron County is a leader, we have everything here, we just need to pro - Dave Flaherty New Huron County warden Joe Steffler (at right) is congratulated by outgoing warden George Robertson on his victory on Wed., Dec. 4 in Goderich. Steffler, who is deputy mayor with Huron East, defeated Howick Township Reeve Art Versteeg to claim the position. mote it." Ile said two of the plain issues that need to be focused on are the county's shortage of health care workers and skilled tradespersons. The new warden said there are two sayings he likes to live by, "Lt's not what my county can do for me, but what 1 can do for my county" and "it's not about the taxes we collect, but what we spend those taxes on." Steffler has been a member of i luron East council since 2003. Versteeg said he believes Steffler will do a good job and he looks forward to working with him during his tenure as warden next year.