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The Times Advocate, 2005-12-21, Page 9Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Exeter Times–Advocate 9 Huron United Way reaches 84 per cent of goal BAYFIELD — The Huron United Way has so far reached 84 per cent of its goal for the year. Last Friday at the new Black Dog Village Pub and Bistro in Bayfield, sup- porters of the United Way campaign gath- ered together to announce the campaign total achieved to date. Among those attending were current county Warden Rob Morley and for- mer Warden Doug Layton. Several work- places were rep- resented includ- ing the Sifto Mine-Goderich who topped the $40,000 mark this year. Dashwood Industries and the Bluewater Youth Centre also had repre- sentation, along with the both the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. Several other friends of the Huron United way were also there. "Back in August we set a very ambitious goal of $230,000, which made some peo- ple a little ner- vous," said On Monday a $44,000 donation was made to the x-ray area of South Huron Hospital (SHH) by the Ministry of Health.The funding is part of an $83.5 million announcement to improve patient safety, reduce wait times and replace old equipment with updated machines.The x-ray area at SHH will use the funds towards digital equipment. From left are x-ray technologist Caroline Koricina, hospital CEO Deb Hunt, member of the SHH board of directors John Hanson, x-ray technologist Bonnie Neeb and Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell. It was also announced Huron County ambulances would receive $137,183 in fund- ing. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Huron United Way board chairperson Larry Langan. "But we are very close to making that goal and are cau- tiously optimistic that with your support we will make it." The United Way campaign includes revenue from special events, corpo- rate gifts, indi- vidual donations and workplace campaigns. "We still have several work- place campaigns underway, and we are working hard to get them closed and reporting final results to us," Langan added. "We have had terrific momen- tum and dona- tions are still corning in from the public, but we aren't home free just yet. Please remem- ber the Huron United Way in your gift giving this holiday sea- son and help us get over the top," said execu- tive director Kim Payne. "We can do it, absolutely." It is not too late to send in your contribu- tion to: Huron United Way, Box 211, Goderich, Ont., N7A 3Z2, or go to www.huron. unit edway.ca to make your donation online. The Huron United Way is a local non-profit agency investing in Huron County through its 12 funded agencies. For more infor- mation, please contact the Huron United Way at 519-524- 7900 or e-mail huronunited- way@tcc. on. ca Huron Motor Products 640 MAIN STREET SOUTH, EXETER •,?.Ulete'9nieotela i e,4 " Sue Rollings was the grand prize winner of the 27" Stereo TV at the Huron Motor Product's Fall Tire Event. Winner of a Lube, Oil & Filter certificate was Ephriam Martin and winner of a Wash, Vacuum and Windows Certificate was Peter Maurer Left to right Scott Heywood, Sue, Rollings, Rob Dickey. N x x FOUR SEASONS JEWELLERY DESIGNS Celebrates its Last Christmas in Exeter FOUR SEASONS JEWELLERY DESIGNS =, EXTENDED CHRISTMAS HOURS: DEC. 14 to 24 • MON. - FRI. 9:30 A.M. - 8 P.M. SAT. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. • SUN. CLOSED 40"OF ALL INSTOCK JEWELLERY NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVING DAILY • LARGE SELECTION OF DIAMOND MERCHANDISE FOUR SERSONS 4JEWE54. AE 423 Main St., Exeter, ON 1GNs Phone: (519) 235-2666410 [=A1 EXPRESS