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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-10-21, Page 24Page 24 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Photo by Denny Scott Wal-Mart supports Juno Beach centre Goderich's Wal-Mart is playing host to a fundraiser for the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France. Through encouraging customers to donate at checkout, and hav- ing Legion members do the same , the two groups are raising money to help the educational center, which teaches visitors about the military actions that took place during World War II at the location. Shown is Wal-Mart General Manager Ben Van Avery with Legion members Lloyd Eisler, Bev Lithgow, and Adrian and Paulette Theriault, who were collecting donations for the fundraiser on Friday, October, 16. As of press time, the fundraiser had roa;hed $2,300 of it's $3,000 goal. Aerial memorabilia requires more space says COPA Recent letters and news articles published in the Goderich Signal Star brought attention to readers about Eugene McGee's extensive collection of artifacts and memora- bilia from the Port Albert airfield and training base during the Second World War. Almost 80, Eugene's wish is the collection be moved in its entirety from his home to a suitable location. Some COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) 45 members felt the collection should be exhibited beside the Sky Harbour Gallery in the terminal building. With that thought, the Executive contacted local historian Paul Car- roll to speak at the October meeting to pursue this possibility. Also asked to attend were Eugene McGee, Beth Ross, Deb Shewfelt, Ben Vandiepen- beek, and MP Ben Lobb. Meanwhile, on a sunny Saturday, September 19, the COPA 45 mem- bers visited Eugene's home to view the collection. "Impressive!" "Un- believable!" were words expressed at the vastness of original artifacts and archival information there. Af- terwards, the members met to dis- cuss the physical possibilities of relocation. At our meeting, Paul talked about preserving history, its importance, rewards and problems. Huron Coun- ty was unique with the four training bases of Goderich, Port Albert, Clin- ton and Centralia within its borders. This meeting was a chance to dis- cuss the Port Albert collection and options for its new home. Carroll is convinced that if the planning is in place, the appropriate resources will be there when needed. Various ideas, comments and sug- gestions were expressed during the discussion from guests and mem- bers. We now know heritage re- quires County decisions, with sup- port from the local municipalities. COPA COPA 45 members agreed to meet to write letters to local governments and designated others to consider the shortcomings within the terminal building -and a proposal to expand the Gallery space to hold the McGee collection and possibly others. Service Call These Businesses For All Your Service Needs! !CARPET/LAYING & REPAIIt 131ewter Carpet Er. Tile �� 299 BAYFIELD RD., GODERICH 1-519-524-6141 —COMMERCIAL - - RESIDENTIAL — CONTRACTORS Excavating Inc. 54L4 Simon Oerddc 519-482-3783 w<,Mr ♦w , Gravel, Sand, Stone CM is Exawrn, r.raa, Douro, Sulking, do. COMPLETE EXCAVA APPLIANCE & REPAIRING APPLIANCES • REPAIRS Service to All Makes Gas -8ir Electric Authorized Service Centre for • Inglis 'Whirlpool *Admiral • Hotpoint • Speed Queen • Simplicity • Electrohome • Air Conditioners • Litton Microwaves HOFFMEYER APPLIANCES Sales & Service 55 Kingston St., Goderich 524-7861 www-goderichs/gna/star_ com DEI ERVLIGHT Hull[ gARDINER'S MOVING SERVICES ...We deliver and move anything large or small FREE ESTIMATES 524-2421 CARPENTRY DON BOSMAN CARPENTRY (FOR EXCELLENT RESULTS) - Homo rept* -Additions -Renovations -Fascia & Soffits .AN pes of Cirperft 519-440-515 FLOORING McMAHON CUSTOM FLOORINC3 Take advantage of the Horne Reno Tax Credit Now Refinishing Hardwood Floors ReneworRedoYowAoors • Ceramic •Hardwood •Laminate John McMahon 519.481.1713 TIRE SERVICE (aARDINER's TIRE SALES & SERVICE GENERAL • MICHELIN • GOODYEAR • FIRESTONE and many others * Farm * Fleet * Passenger * Fully Equipped Service Trucks * Rim Blasting and Refinishing 393 Cambridge St. (5191524-2118 Goderich, Ontario Fax: (519) 524-7822 N7A 2Y9 1-866-265-5783