TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2012
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HELPING THOSE IN NEED
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Caring for Kids campaign about $15G behind where it was in 2011 LISSA ALEXANDER
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The SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas campaign needs some lastminute help from the public this year to meet the needs of local families. “We have a bit of a dearth on books and teen gifts and certainly we’re running behind on money,� said Renate Sutherland, SOS executive director. The campaign is about $15,000 behind where they were last year at this time, and only about halfway to their goal of $110,000. This year they have even more families, seniors and individuals in need who are hopeful they will receive food gift certificates and presents for their children. Donations are needed as soon as possible as the campaign ends at the end of the day on Dec. 21, although donations are also appreciated between Christmas and New Year’s as well. Coordinator of the Christmas campaign Renee Caulder reiterated the SOS’ desperate need of gifts for teens (preferably gift certificates) and said the program LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO helps give an enjoyable holiday to those Coordinator of the SOS in our district. Christmas campaign “Every donation goes to the communiRenee Caulder stands in ty — (those who donate) are supporting an empty donation toy their neighbours, friends and children of box by her desk. District 69.� Toy donations fill the SOS toy shop, where families can go to get free presents for their children. Drop off new, unwrapped toys or cash donations to the SOS offices at 245 West Hirst Ave. in Parksville from 8:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. or monetary donations can also be taken over the phone by calling 250-248-2093. Those in need this Christmas can also drop by the office for assistance.
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SHOVELLING WITH A SMILE: It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in the Central Island, as Nigel Mohan knows. Here, he finishes up clearing the sidewalk outside Pacific Brimm coffee shop in downtown Parksville on Monday morning.