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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 7 Mar 2001, p. 19

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House of Friendship‘s Potato Blitz surpasses goal John Lambert, member of St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, receives recognition from House of Friendship‘s Brian Hunsberger, as King Spud. Lambert spearheadâ€" ed the supermarket solicitation that raised twoâ€"thirds of the total raised for the charitable organization‘s annual Potato Blitz. waurian Czamnecri roto he House of I Friendship has surâ€" passed the goal of the equivalent of 125,000 lb. for its annual February Potato Blitz, said Brian Hunsberger, director of development, at Friday‘s Community Potato Lunch. As of March 2, the HOF Volunteers needed The _ Volunteer Action Centre has a number of new ways to fill one‘s free time. Volunteers â€" who â€" enjoy greeting the public, welcomâ€" ing visitors and providing teleâ€" phone reception may find the ideal position at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. Giftâ€"shop helpers assist customers, _ handle sales, maintain displays and help with inventory control. There are also positions for volunâ€" teer tour guides who introâ€" duce school groups to handsâ€" on _ workshop _ activities. All positions require over three hours a week, and shifts are available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Big Sisters of Kitchenerâ€" Waterloo and Area is looking for volunteer receptionists who can answer the teleâ€" phone and have the ability to deal with occasional crisis sitâ€" uations. They would also greet walkâ€"in clients and assist with clerical and computer tasks as needed. Those with a morning or an afternoon a week to share are invited to join. And St. John Ambulance has a perfect position for someone with some experiâ€" ence managing volunteers who would like to work with an experienced and enthusiâ€" astic coordinator. A volunteer coâ€"chair is needed to help recruit, briefly screen and place volunteers for the third annual Blood, Sweat and Cheers marathon which will take place April 22, 2001 For more information on any of these positions, call 742â€"8610. received 37,000 Ib. of potaâ€" toes and $12,516 in cash. The cash donations repreâ€" sent 125,160 lb. of potato, giving a total equivalent of 162,160 lb. St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church of Kitchener is again the _ undisputed _ Potato Champ, raising 18,582 lb. of Cover ai} the bases * with an ad in the Waterioo Chronicle; .. w@ call 886â€"2830 _ * potatoes and $8, 845 in cash for the equivalent of 107, 032 lb Other major donors are the _ Kitchener _ Rangers Hockey Club with 13,221 Ib., Reformation Lutheran Church with 8,890 Ib. and 490 lb. of rice, potato grower Bert Ekema with 2,000 lb. Ti Front Wheel Drive â€" Suspension â€" Front End â€" Muffiers â€" Brakes â€" Tune Ups â€" Cooling System â€" Tires Alignment Service â€" Computerized Engine Analysis â€" General Repairs & Service Customer Service, a family tradition since 1954 Complete Auto & Small Truck Repairs Winner of the CAA Customer Service Award

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