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Clinton News Record, 2014-12-24, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Dale Group donates to Huron County Christmas Bureau Photo submitted Partner/Owner of Dale Group Realty, Sandra Dale (Center) presents a cheque for $2,000 to Barb Allen and Trish Harris on behalf of the Huron Christmas Bureau. "We are grateful for our continued growth throughout the county and value the opportunity to give back around the holidays. This year instead of going crazy with Christmas advertising we decided to double last years donation and reallocate our resources to those who need them the most". Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre makes multi-year funding request Dave Flaherty QMI Agency County staff will report back to council about a multi-year funding request from the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre. Mary Ellen Zielman and Anne Donohoe from the centre spoke to council at the Dec. 17 committee of the whole meeting, requesting annual funding of $60,000 for the next four years. Zielman said there were 20,000 residents of Huron _eff1/109bilCIA Clinton United Church - 105 Ontario Street Minister Rev. Randy Covey Director of Music: Louise Dockstader Church Office: 519-482-9553 www.clintonunited.ca DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 PM Candlelight Communion DECEMBER 28 9:30 am POTLUCK & WORSHIP AROUND THE BREAKFAST TABLE Note time change ALL WELCOME Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E., Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 December 25th - 10:00 AM - Christmas Day Service Sunday December 28th, 2014 10:00 AM - Morning Service No Evening Service "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given"Isaiah 9 vs 6 All Visitors Welcome! 19eieteete '.fttr,t ?et Vivito '74ea thea, &Torches,' St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Cinton The Reverend Karine A. Snowdon BA, M.Div Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Christmas Eve worship at 10:30 pm Christmas Day worship at 10 am Sunday December 28 Christmas Lessons & Carols Worship at 11:15 am EVERYONE WELCOME TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL Clinton News Record 519-482-3443 PRESS '0' BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 DECEMBER 28, 2014 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! Heartland Community Church (52 Victoria Street, Clinton, Ontario) For information see www.heartlandemc.com Church 519-606-1015 Pastor Charles Gingerich SUNDAY DECEMBER 28, 2014 10:00 AM FAMILY SERVICE: Worship as a family with us. Then the children enjoy their program while adults are blessed by a message for them. 7:00 PM SHARE & PRAYER SERVICE Expect a welcome and a blessing! Fellowship Bible Chapel 220 KING ST., LONDESBOROUGH www.fel lowshipbiblechapel.ca SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 9:45 am: Breaking of Bread 11:00 am: Family Bible Hour ALL WELCOME First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014 MORNING SERVICE 10:30 AM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM County that were served by food banks in 2013, 7,600 of which were children. The distribution centre delivered approximately 2 million pounds of food to 66 supported agencies, 28 of which that are regularly. Also, 15,000 meals have been served at the Clinton Soup Kitchen since its inception. Zielman said there numerous reasons why resi- dents have to use food banks, including job loss, death, illness and relation- ship breakdowns. She said these issues could lead to feelings of stress, being overwhelmed and hopelessness, which eventually can lead to more serious illnesses and greater health care costs. Donohoe said the funding would provide the organiza- tion with financial stability, as they are heavily -volunteer driven. "We wouldn't be able to operate every day without 120 hours of volunteer work per week," she said. Last year, the county pro- vided $25,000 in funding to the centre. Donohoe said that money allowed them to hire new staff and distribute to new suppliers. If the county chooses to support their request, it would give them more lever- age when it comes to receiv- ing matching funds from other levels of government and private organizations. "We need to collaborate, co-operate, connect and lead with compassion," Donohoe said. Huron East Deputy Mayor Joe Steffler was strongly in support of approving the request. "I'm amazed at the num- ber of people in Huron County who use a food bank," he said. "Charity starts at home, people going hungry in Huron County is unacceptable." CAO Brenda Orchard informed council that it is usually county policy to have staff bring a report back on such requests. Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he was in support of the request as well, but he had a few concerns. "I don't want the county to be what makes it sustaina- ble," MacLellan said, requesting if the funding is approved, officials from the distribution centre report back on the status of the organization yearly. Furthermore, he said he would prefer if the same request were not made to the next county council four years from now, stating it wouldn't be "sustainable': MacLellan also would like to see the county become more involved more with the distribution centre's fund- raising efforts. The staff report is expected in the new year. i3 if dying an yc> r 3o',s isn't. ha.rd. enclugh tci sw .-„ What if u rtej [ej a fistful of pills j! List to test your y o y £0:10.c C Now that you k io wi. 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