HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-09-22, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. PAGE 7.
THE EDITOR,
On Sept. 3 a group of ENJO
consultants from Southwestern
Ontario hosted a benefit for the
Goderich Tornado Relief Fund, at
the Regional Equine and
Agricultural Centre of Huron
(REACH) in Clinton. The evening
was put on with help from the United
Way with just 10 days notice.
As residents of the Goderich area,
we couldn’t have been more thrilled
with the results from the night. More
than 700 people came out to enjoy
children’s entertainment, a barbecue,
silent auction and a dance. It was a
perfect event to help raise the spirits
of local people and raise some much
needed funds to help the town
rebuild. As a result of the evening,
$32,570 was raised for the Goderich
Tornado Relief Fund. Thank you to
everyone for taking time to attend
this event, lending your heart to
Goderich and showing what spirit
and soul in a community is all about.
We are so grateful to all the
businesses and individuals who
donated items to support this event.
Special thanks to our local sponsors:
ENJO Canada, Trish and Doug
Ronan and Dave and Jane Roebuck
and family, M&M Meat Shops,
REACH, Garden of Hope,
Verbeeks, Willy’s Burger Stop,
Godfather’s Pizza, Canada Bread,
H and H Farms, District 8 Huron
Grain Farmers, Huron County
Federation of Agriculture, Raymond
Brothers, Northstar Ice, Chapman’s
Ice Cream, Metro Grocery Store
(London), A&M Sounds Disc
Jockey Service, Moore’s Foodland,
First Student Bus Lines, Wilson’s
Printing, New 2 You Auto, Goderich
Print Shop, Exeter Times Advocate
and Deborah Schillemore, 104.9 the
Beach and 90.5 MyFM for their
media sponsorship.
A huge thank you also goes to all
the businesses and individuals who
donated to the silent auction. We
were overwhelmed by the donations,
both locally and from surrounding
areas, whose generosity and
willingness to give their best items,
led to the astounding success of the
silent auction. With over 425 items
on display, and the support from the
community, we are able to make this
considerable donation to the United
Way for the Goderich Tornado
Relief Fund. We would also like to
thank our wonderful entertainers:
Vaudeville Steve, Wilson’s Magic
Dynasty, Dianne McFadden, and the
Carry On Cloggers. There was
something there for everyone – great
times were had by all.
Finally, we wish to thank the many
volunteers who helped make this
event possible. The event was a huge
success thanks to the help of many
caring individuals. We are especially
grateful to Tamara Witlox-Peters of
ENJO Canada, Adrian Peters of
A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service
and Keri Crowdis also of ENJO
Canada, who put their lives on hold
for 10 days to organize this event. It
is very touching to be on the
receiving end of such generosity and
compassion.
While we never hope for a tragedy
like the recent tornado, it is through
these situations that we see the true
spirit of community.
Sincerely,
Kim Squire, ENJO Senior Sales
Leader, Goderich
Norma Preszcator, ENJO Team
Leader, Clinton
Jennifer Skonieczny, ENJO
Consultant, Exeter.
Event raises over $30,000 for Goderich
Gowing brings greetings
Mayor Paul Gowing of Morris-Turnberry was on hand for the
opening ceremonies of the final Belgrave, Blyth and
Brussels School Fair on Sept. 14. Gowing brought greetings
and congratulations on behalf of Morris-Turnberry. (Denny
Scott photo)
ON OCTOBER 6th
VOTE LISA THOMPSON
Lisa will:
Treat our physicians and front line health workers with respect, and
demand a safe environment for them to meet the needs of their patients.
Fight hard to ensure these hospital projects
are completed in a timely manner.
Fight for Rural Health Care
Make sure that your families get
the quality health care they deserve.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE
FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IN HURON-BRUCE?
Prior to the last provincial election in 2007 our Provincial MPP Carol Mitchell made
promises and commitments to improve hospitals all across Huron-Bruce. These badly
needed upgrades were proposed as far back as 2003 when Carol Mitchell was first
elected.
Within days of this election, Carol Mitchell AGAIN promised improvements for hospitals
in Wingham, Southampton and Kincardine which doesn't go to tender until 2015.
Should your family be on another 5 year healthcare waiting list?
Do our healthcare professionals and their patients deserve safe and quality facilities?
The facts
Carol Mitchell owes you an apology. As Parliamentary Assistant to the Health Minister
during the billion dollar E-health scandal she knows that these local projects would have
been started by now, if it were not for this debacle and the $300 million wasted each
year on LHINs in London and Toronto.
Lisa Thompson
519-523-9113
www.lisathompson4huronbruce.ca
Authorized by CFO Lisa Thompson Campaign
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