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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-31, Page 17iynai-Star • Wednesday, August 31, 2011 rgency, disaster specialists released from area Lr)adiali Task ;orce 3, Urban h and Rescue s withdraw to Milburn h Signal -Star )cldy of tial -veal -old Nor- c3herge was located' and t1 f`nnll a tornado -torn area elrich's west end Wednes the Ontario Provincial OPP) wrapped up its e search and rescue eper- t;oderichon August 24 c>re than three days Of con- effort. 4 )PP's condolences go otic trit'nds and family of the victim. At this time, all other residents and visitors known to he in the arta when the storm struck ale 4�c counted for, but all emer- gency° responders will continue to be vigilant," said OPP Inspector Bill Klyn't, one of the .site commanders. With the conclusion of the search and rescue operation, 25 members of the Canadian Task Force 3 (CTF-3) team were released and have left the area. (Al; 3 is Ontario's response to dis- aster and heavy urban search and iescue coordinated by the Ontario Fire Marshall. 1TF resources are di awn from Toronto Police, Fire and Ambulance Services. The OPP specialized unit Ilrban Search and Resent -- Chemical, Biological, f #firdr4P.rb Radiologic al. Nuclear and Explo- sive Response TeanT(UCRT) has also leen released and has lett the area, but the cleanup and policing of the disaster area continues. The OPP also confirmed that one person had been arrested for breaching the perimeter of the declared disaster area. Residents and visitors are reminded to avoid the declared disaster site for pub- lic safety reasons and to enable the emergency responders to operate. The OPP was the lead for the search and rescue operation and is working in partnership with Emergency Management. Ontario, local civic officials and other emergency service providers on the response. WE'RE .THERE WHEN YOU NEED US MOST. The Economical Insurance Group"' (TEIG" I has mobilized ourcatastrophe response team to Goderich and surrounding areas to provide assistance and emergency funds to our policyholders. ro report a claim, policyholders should contact their independent insurance broker, or call TEIG toll free at 1-800-607-2424. or enquiries or updates, please email claims.care@teig.com. 11 ,\v Waterloo'/1).Economical Insurance Insurance A r.wrnfr. ,,t 'h. (....,..,... •. r..n-w , ,.n.,r.• United Way sets up fund for tornado victims Laura Cudworth OMI Agency "L'he United kVay of Perth-Iluron has created a Goderich Tornado Relief Fund. "This is one of the worst disasters to ever hit our area. People's lives have been turned upside down and it is our jobto assist in any way we. can. United Way specializes in raising money and distributing funds to those who need it moist," said Ryan Erb, executive director. The United Way of Kitchener Water- loo & Area has offered to help by sup porting text donations with the help of 1.ibro Financial in Kitchener -Waterloo. `text donations can he made from Aug. 23-31. To make a $5 donation text "MARE" to 45678. The entire donation will go to the Goderich Tornado Relief Fund. While the downtown is still olflirnits to the public after Sunday's violent tor- nado, those wanting to lend a hand can contact 21 1 a support base that con- nects people with resources in the community. In addition to texting, monetary dona- tions can be made by calling 1-877-818- 8867, -877-818- 8867, online at www.perthhuron unit- edwar.ca, by e-mail at campaign= unitedwavperthhuron.ca or in person at the United. Way office On Erie Street: A; r, Goderich District Collegiate Institute 260 South Street GODERICH, ON N7A 3M5 r HONE: 519-524-7353 Ms, E. Wright VICE-PRINCIPAL - SECONDARY Mr. G. McEwan PRINK; PAt. FAX: 519-524-1710 Ms. M. Mitchell ice-PRiN(1RAL - ELL,MENTARV 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR Secondary students are to meet in the West Gymnasium and Elementary students are to meet in East Gymnasium at the school prior to 8:50 AM on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 New students planning to attend GDCI should call the school for an appointment to register. The student fee for the coming school year is $40.(secondary) and $25 (elementary) which will help subsidize the cost ora Yearbook and numerous Students' Council activities/events during the course of the school year, including athletic events. Please ntake cheque payable to G.D.C.I. Business Account ION THE MEMO LINE or THE CHEQUE IT IS IMPORTANT TO IDENTIFY THE REASON AND NAME OF 1 HE S1 UOENTI All students new to G.D.C.I. taking physical education will be required to purchase a uniform ($30.00) at the .school during the first week of school. Please make- cheque payable to G.D.C.I. Business Account SCHOOL COUNCIL Parents of G.D.C.I. students are invited to become active members of the School Council. Nominations forms are available from the main office and must be returned to the Principal by Friday, September 10, 2010. Elections will be held at the first School Council Meeting Date & Time TBA REMINDER to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 2011 The Annual Graduation .& Commencement Exercises will be held at the school on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011 PROGRAM STARTS AT 8:00 PM SHARP