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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-11-25, Page 9Comrnunity News Christmas Bureau helps many farnilies from page 1 list are contacted to see if they require assistance. While some of these familes may need help, others who have had a more for- tunate year offer help. "Some families who get help one year, may help the next. It's a real spirit thing ... not charity," Lingard said. Once Lingard has made sure names are not duplicated on any of the lists, they are then given to the groups who manage the local bureaus. This year, the Salvation Ar- my, under the management of Mrs. Capt. Vivian Clarke, is looking after the Goderich branch of th&listmas Bureau. (Groups who look after the bureau locally usually rotate every two or three years. Last year, the Goderich Lioness Club managed the Goderich Christmas Bureau.) GATHERING GIF'T'S The success of the Christmas Bureau depends on the generosity of the communi- ty as a whole. New toys, gifts and clothing as well as canned food items and cash donations are required by the bureau each year if families ire to be able to give their children a merry Christmas. "New toys, games and gifts for all age levels are required," Clarke said. One area of concern in donating to the bureau which both Lingard and Clarke noted was the fact that adolescents are often forgot- ten People- tend to think of the little children at Christmas, they said, but gifts are needed for teenagers as well. Toys, gifts, clothing and canned foods may be dropped off at the Salvation Army Church, 18 Waterloo Street, the week of December 7-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash donations can be made at the bureau or at FCS. All monies donated are handled directly by FCS and go towards assisting families with providing Christmas dinner. Clarke and a few church volunteers sort the toys into age groups and who they are suitable for (boys or girls). During the se- cond week of the Christmas Bureau, Clarke will meet with each family at the Salvation Army a time established earlier by Lingard. "This meeting gives me a chance to find out a little about the family and what their needs are. At this point, the parents can choose the toys for their children," Clarke said. She explained that the parents are allow- ed to choose the toys because "perhaps the child has a special request." It also gives them the feeling that they are really shop- ping for a Christmas gift. "We intend to have it (the toy area) set up like a store," she added. This is Clarke's first Christmas in Goderich, she and her husband Captain Walter Clarke (minister of the Salvation Army Church) moved her in July, and her first year managing the Christmas Bureau. However, she does not expect it to be her last Christmas for either situation. As both Lingard and Clarke noted, since each year the Christmas Bureau is "a one time thing", contributions of toys, gifts, food, clothing as well as cash donations are always required. Please help make a child smile this Christmas and donate to the Goderich Christmas Bureau. Every little contribution helps. Clarke busy with Christmas work This may be her first Christmas in Goderich but Mrs. Capt. Vivian Clarke is already in the spirit of helping others. As the wife of Capt. Walter Clarke, the new minister at the Salvation Army Church, Vivian is not only helping out with Christmas preparations for the church, she is also managing this year's Goderich Christmas Bureau. The Clarke's moved to Goderich from Strathroy this past July. In Strathroy, they were involved in co-ordinating a Christmas campaign for families in need similiar to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. "We were trying to co-ordinate a Christmas idea similiar to this (the Christmas Bureau). We worked with Strathroy's Family and Children's Ser- vices (FCS) and other town com- munitygroups. Basically, each group was responsible for a list of names provided by FCS. Each group had to collect gifts for each family on their lists. Here, the Huron County FCS does the soliciting for Christmas gifts and we do the local work (providing a drop-off point for gifts, sor- ting the gifts, helping families choose gifts)," Vivian said. Vivian was approached by Huron County Christmas Bureau Volunteer Co-ordinator Pauline Lingard shortly after she arrived in Goderich concerning looking after the local bureau. In spite of the fact that the Salvation Army is especially busy at Christmas time, Vivian was more than willing to help the community in another way. lthough busy year-round helping families in need, the Salvation Army is perhaps more noticeable during the Christmas season when they are'out on the streets with their kettles. The Salvation Army will be helping many families at Christmas time on top of their work with the Huron County Christmas Bureau. "We handle families who either have children to old for the Christts Bureau project or have no children but are on a fix- ed income and have no extra money," Vi- vian explained. "We provide Christmas dinner for families as well as an assortment of cann- ed goods." Vivian said most families who need assistance call the Salvation Army; some are referred by other church ministers; and some by FCS. The Salvation Army helps families from outside the Salvation Army Church as well. "We traditionally minister to our own" congregation but in a sense we minister to the whole community," Vivian said. Salvation Army Church members are highly visible on the streets at Christmas time with their kettles. Funds raised through donations to the Christmas kettles are used for Christmas work as well as throughout the year. "People call almost every day for help. We provide food throughout the year for people who run into difficulty," Vivian said. She said members of the Salvation Army also visit hospitals, nursing homes and shut-ins during the Christmas season. In spite of the fact that their work at Christmas is similiar to the work of the Christmas Bureau, Vivian stated, "We are not duplicating a service. ,They are com- pletely separate services." Enterprising Seniors busywith quilt -in HOLMESVILLE - Worship service at Hohnesviile United `Church was held on November 22 with Rev. James Bechtel of- ficiating. Verna , Lobb played the organ. Rev. Bechtel spoke to the children before going to classes. The Enterprising Seniors met Thursday in the community centre here with Keith Charlton in charge of the meeting. Charlotte Norman played the piano for the opening. 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Please call Mary Sterling, Jean Perdue or Hazel Mcilwain to let them have your name. The quilters of the Enterprising Seniors are busy again with their first quilt in and do this each Wednesday A cheerful way to say...'Merry Christmas" SLIMLINE PHOTO GREETING CARDS Your family photo with your choice of four greetings A great way to send Christmas wishes. MCampbell's��Cameras Goderich 524-7532 Royal Bank Block THE SQUARE SORRY! Ladies' Night will be discontinued until the New Year! Door Prizes this * Friday & Saturday Evenings! * GET YOUR * NEW YEAR'S EVE TICKETS * EARLY! ` Jurayni& oelcomes ours With us, you will find that you arc not a guest, you're at home. Enjoy all the freedoms, independence and comforts of your own home here at Maple Grove Lodge. • Our attractive dining room offers a delicious and varied cuisine with careful attention to your dietary needs. Maple Grove Lodge gives you the enjoyment of independence and dignity with added security and benefits. 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