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| Written by Jesse Trimble | |||
| Wednesday, 27 January 2010 09:00 | |||
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Members of the Louisburg community gathered to provide help on an international level Saturday night.
 Louisburg Cares — an organization made up of the United Methodist Church Committee on Relief and the Church World Service, along with Chris Cakes — and members of the Louisburg High School cheerleading squad sponsored a Haiti relief dinner at the high school in an effort to raise money to help with the post-earthquake crisis in the Caribbean country. The last time the organization came together was in 2005 to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. “I don’t want to be here,” said Steve Hamilton, owner of Chris Cakes. “I wish this wouldn’t have happened.” As community members stood in line and juggled flipped pancakes, Hamilton reflected on the cause at hand. “We’re not going to raise a lot of money tonight, in the scope of things, but it does add up,” he said. The effort proved worthy, with around 219 people contributing $1,794. Sandy Harris, pastor at First Christian Church, said he, Hamilton and Methodist Pastor Donna Voteau brainstormed last week on how they could help, and they came up with the pancake dinner. “We really don’t want to take any credit,” Harris said. “We just thought if we could make it happen, make it happen.” Ashlee Morgan, LHS senior and cheerleader, asked her squad to help out, too. Morgan was happy to help, and the event was also a way for the cheerleaders to add to their community-service hours for the semester. But for Morgan, it wasn’t just that. “It’s a good feeling,” she said. “Because I know every little bit helps and counts.” USD 416 Superintendent Sharon Zoellner was among those pouring syrup on her pancakes Saturday night. “We have so much that we can give to the people in Haiti,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for a community effort that we’re excited to be a part of.” Louisburg resident and Methodist church member Doug Eble said the dinner was a great idea. “We wanted to contribute, but didn’t know how. This is a great cause, and we’re glad to help out,” he said. “Plus, you get great pancakes, too.” Harris praised the community and Hamilton for helping with the event. “He’s so generous with his time and supplies,” he said of Hamilton. “He’s a great asset to Miami County and to the Louisburg community.” Louisburg residents Jack and Gayle Turner came to the event to enjoy the company of others, donate and eat famous pancakes. “I’ve been eating his pancakes for a long time,” Jack Turner said. Gayle Turner added that it was great to see everyone coming together for the cause. “He’ll do it at the drop of a hat,” she said of Hamilton. Even visitors to Louisburg came to experience the benefits of the community gathering. Rhonda Frazee of Liberty, Mo., attended the event with residents Charles and Kathy Lewis, whom she was visiting. “It’s a great idea,” Frazee said. “I’ve been wanting to give, and this is the perfect way to do it. You know it’s going to get to the right people.”
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