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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 Hopscotch fundraiser With the poise and aplomb of seasoned marketers, three Eden Mills tweens successfully pitched their plans to raise money for impoverished kids and break a Guinness World Book of Records hopscotch challenge to Guelph/Eramosa Township Council last Monday. Kamari Brown Gain, her best friend Kory Melnick, both 12, and sister Robin Melnick, 11, were inspired to raise money help impoverished children after attending a Free the Children Foundation workshop. Instead of celebrating their birthdays, the girls will kick off their fundraising with a Dance 4 Change youth dance on May 6, at "People or teams pay the Eden Mills Commun- a registration fee to parity Centre. ticipate, and on the day Kory Melnick told coun- of the event, we'll sell cillors that their campaign food, drinks, merchandise, also includes the Hop- (we'll) raffle off prizes scotch 4 Hope, slated for and have a silent auction," October 1 in the village, Melnick said, noting the when they will try to break hopscotch will be marked the world record for the with templates using biolongest hopscotch route, degradable chalk. which is 5.2-kilometres. Kamari said the The route that will wind event would benefit the EGG HUNT: Rockwood's Reese Mason (left) joined the Easter Bunny and a friend its way through the vil- Township by provid- for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Rockwood's Valentino Park on Good Friday. ­ Submitted photo lage, beginning and ending ing publicity, locally and at the ball diamond will be beyond, by fostering After hearing prepara- taken this to task in hand, closures, and finding the 5.5-kilometres. togetherness with the tions the girls have made and the way you presented least intrusive route can be Kory told councillors village, promoting vol- to draw the hopscotch it, you'd almost think you worked out and publicized the hopscotch event ­ in unteerism and promoting course, for parking, road were at some type of pol- well before the October 1 concert with a group of physical fitness. The girls closures, insurance, and itical convention..." Scott event. University of Guelph stu- asked for Township per- police and medical as- said, confirming the girls The girls hope to raise dents ­ will raise money mission to use the roads sistance, councillors were had already applied to the $15,000, money to help for needy overseas chil- in Eden Mills, to hold a very impressed, including Guinness World Book of build a school and well in dren through sponsorships concert at the end of the Councillor John Scott. Records for the event. Kenya, which they hope and by "selling" hopscotch day and to supply garbage "I think it is absolutely Councillor Doug Breen one day to visit. The kick 5168 Michael Chong ­ Acton Tanner_5168 Michael Chong ­ Acton Tanner 11-04-05 9:46 AM Page 1 squares. bags and pylons. outstanding that you've also congratulated the girls off dance will feature on their thorough presen- music, concessions, prizes tation, and said they can and dancing from 7 to 11 work out the details be- p.m. for seven-to-14 year cause "this is something olds. Tickets are available we want to see happen." at the door with proceeds After Council gave the earmarked for the Step Up girls approval in principal 4 Change campaign to be for the event, Mayor Chris donated to Free the ChilWhite also congratulated dren. the girls for their efforts, For more information and said issues like noti- about the girls and their fying village residents fundraising efforts visit "It is men like and motorists of the road www.stepup4change.com Join us Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 1 1 am - 3 pm at St. Johns Church HALL in Rockwood for great gift ideas for Mothers Day! Vendors include health and wellness, childrens fashions, jewellry home shows, specialty baking, artists and artisans, home decor and much, much more. FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING Mr. Chong who help convince Canadians that their votes really mean something." National Post Editorial Rockwood Physiofitness 178 Alma St. Unit #1. PO Box 209 Rockwood On. N0B 2K0 We are pleased to announce that Amy Spiers To make an appointment with Amy please call has joined our clinic in Rockwood Registered Massage Therapist FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!! SHOP LOCAL SHOP SMART SHOP ROCKWOOD Brought to You by Rockwood Women in Business On May 2nd, Re-elect Michael Chong as your Member of Parliament 1- 800-837-7075 | www.chong.ca Authorized by the Official Agent for Michael Chong. 519-856-1221 Rockwood Physiofitness 178 Alma St. Unit #1. PO Box 209 Rockwood On. N0B 2K0 Acton Tanner Sept 08