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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-06-24, Page 14Page A14 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Habitat for Humanity Restore up and running July 4 signal -star staff • Habitat for Humanity Huron County now has a roof over its head with the opening of the Goderich ReStore at the for- mer site of Giant Tiger in the Zehrs plaza on Highway 8. • The ReStore is only a tem- porary site, as Goderich Town Council approved the not -for - profit's site plan agreement for a permanent Parsons Court store June 15. In the interim, the ReStore will continue with a strong fo- cus on the three Rs - reducing, reusing anc recycling. The st,te -not ,only allows homeowners to purchase af- fordable, new or t*sed buildling materials; ,:bu$ 'Works to redi- rect waste from Iandfil .s: -*and offers discontinued prods; that would normally ,end -tip discarded. • ExecutivO director of -IHC, Kevin iViarrigop, said the- reus- ing of materials becomes much more necessary as the Mid -Hu.: ron Landfill Site looms closer to its closure date. "We have a situation with our local landfill," he said. "It's going to close. There is a lot of Insist on... NORTH STAR ICE LONG LASTING SOLID ICE s4rdfn5.5i Available at Your Local Store Photo by Gerard Creces Volunteer Bob Rowe removes the hardware from a row of used doors at the temporary home for Habitats ReStore June 18. product (being throw away) allow the volunteer group to that could have been donat- acquire full-time employees ed." for the retail operation. All profits made from the Giant Tiger manager Mike ReStore will Berry said the store is "more go toward than happy to.support" HHHC, Habitat for Hu- and Morrison said his work in manity builds, donating the building for Habi- and Morrison tat use has saved them upwards said govern- of $25,000. ment stimulus "It is truly a community part - funding could nership," he said. "I've never DAY SALE JUNE 27 TO JULY 4 Hurry in during our Canada Day celebration and take advantage of incredible savings on all Instock inventory Closed Canada Day to allow staff time with their families. Box Furniture & FloorCoverings 26 Main Street, Seaforth ON (519) 527-0680 • www.boxfumiture.ca STORE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 - 5:30 SATURDAY 9:00 3:00 been involved with such dedi- cated volunteers. "We're not a cause, we're a movement." Huron County's Habitat group continues to raise the bar for the non-profit organization, achieving one new home built every year and looking to the possibility of two builds annu- ally in the near future. "Numerous affiliates don't do that," he said. "We are a model for communities this size." Huron Business Develop- ment Corporation president Pam Stanley offered her thanks to the Habitat group, saying they "brought another dimen- sion to Duron County." Goderich Councillor Myles Murdock said HHHC fills in the gaps in the community where government organiza- tions fall short. "Local governments cover the basics of life, but it's the quality of life that matters," he said. "Organizations like this really improve that." Morrison offered 'his thanks to the municipalities of Goder- ich and Central Huron for their support and cooperation. He also expressed his gratitude for the hours put in by the Willing Workers of Goderich, volun- teering their time to move the product being stored in trailers and garages to the new Re - Store. The store will be open for business July 4 at 10 a.m, Lobb asks riding to fly Canada's colours for patriotism campaign Residents in the riding of Huron -Bruce are being asked to participate in a Proud to be Canadian Campaign launched through the office of Conser- vative MP Ben Lobb. Households in the riding received a notice in the mail from Lobb, asking residents to participate in a campaign _.that would have them display a paper Canadian flag on and leading up to Canada Day, demonstrating that this riding is the most patriotic in Canada. As part of the campaign, Lobb has asked that each household display the 4 " X 8" flag to show our pride in Canada and give the riding the recognition it deserves. Several of Lobb's colleagues in the House of Commons are hosting similar campaigns in their riding and will doc- ument the success, based on the number of flags displayed on Canada Day. The winner will be granted the unof- ficial title of "Most Patriotic Riding in Canada." To participate, residents must place the flag in a window or door where itis visible and fill out a reply card notifying Lobb's constituency office of their par- ticipation. Each year, and for` many years, the Goderich Signal -Star with MP Ben Lobb_ the help of many of its commu- nity -minded advertisers, have published a Canadian flag in the paper, that has been proudly displayed in win- dows across town and the surrounding area. That flag, appears in" this week's edi- tion of the Signal -Star and all proud Ca- nadians are urged to display both flags in the time leading up to Canada Day. Residents should be proud to display this country's flag around 'our national holiday and demonstrate the patriotic 'spirit that is evident in this riding by displaying the Proud to be Canadian version. Happy Canada Day!