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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-31, Page 20• rland foundation pledges God e rich courts, lawyers or downtown rebuild seek tem inesday, Marcy cBain, formerly of th area in iluron nd her husband of Geneva, Swit- onfirmed a mest~� and renewal for rich community dge of financial rom ThMCll oundation. y husband john to provide some e in this timeof in toderich... I cularly fond of and I treasure its Western Ontario Iated part ofthat dation wishes to erage funding to e restoration of t heritage .of its inventory of architecture as natural heritage n particular, thenttrcescapeand, f undertakings to that very special esence of the coni unity that has been lost in the recent horrific environmen- tal catastrophe" An initial lead cash grant of$100;000will be made to an approved organizationwith anadditional amount of leverage funds, up to $200000 to be matched by cash.donations to enable a minimum total of$:500,000 to be raised specificallyi i support of heritage retention and restoration for the ' built' 4and 'natural' environment of the community.. (Only funds donatedfollowing this announcement will be eligi- ble for matching funds.) Details about thespecifics of the fund, its adrninistra-tion, and its utilization will be finalized and announced inthe next fewdays. This preliminary announcement is offered as a message of hope, support, and renewal at a difficult time for so many across this small community who are facing what appears to be an insurmountable challenge. .111 •pf We Bring Families Toget iM Jane Sims QMI Agency nome poraryporary Not even a. massive tornado can stop the wheels of justice in I luron County. The iconic Goderich courthouse in the centre of the .square was damaged In last week's storm that demolished much. of the town's core. The windows were blown out, but it appears the grey cement structure -- built in 1959 just before the infamous Steven Truscott murder trial — should survive. Huron County Crown attorney Robert Morris said both the Ministry of Labour. and the Environment Ministry were checking the building for structural and possible asbestos issues. Word has come back that the structure is sound, but it won't be until Christmas that the building is open for business both for the court and Huron County. In the meantime, Ontario Attorney - General Chris Bentley said Ontario Court matters were moved to the Walkerton courts this week where Huron County -sniff held bail hearings and other proceedings. "We're aactively working with the justice participants to try to find a location for the Superior Court cif justice matters," Bentley Wednesday, August 31, 2011 • Signal -Star 19 ► NEWS BRIEFS Bruce Power site raises $180,000 to support recovery Through a fundraising effort on the Bruce Power site, employees, unions and the company raised $180,000 in support of recovery and rebuilding efforts in Goderich, which was hit by a devastating tornado on Aug. 21. i'rn both impressed and thankful for all the support for our community during this challenging time," said Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt. "This incredible generosity from Bruce Power's employees is the largest fundraising donation yet and we look forward to putting these funds to good use as part of our recovery and rebuilding efforts. Bruce Power also continues to support our recovery efforts on the ground by providing equipment, supplies and human resources." The $180,000 will be directed towards the immediate recovery efforts underway in Goderich and to support the community's rebuilding efforts, specifically the replacement of mature trees and repairing damage to the town's beautiful downtown core. The fundraising effort on the Bruce Power site consisted of a gate collection that was matched dollar -for -dollar by the company. The two main unions on :site, The Society of Energy Professionals and the Power Workers' Union, contributed $10,000 to the fundraising effort, which was also matched by Bruce Power. said. "If we can get the Ontario Court matters there, too, that would he great." Morris said they need space for r justice offices and three courtrooms. Other sources said the hope is to get cases going in the county in two weeks. Two of the town's law firms also are in need of space. One of them, The Ross firm, renovated a century building on the square and moved in April. One of the firm's lawyers, Scott Cowan, said the firm's old East St. office was destroyed. 'Ihe new location would have been fine but rains l uesday and Wednes- day damaged the walls and restored floors before they were allowed back to the building. "We have an uncertain future in that space," he said. Both Morris and Cowan lamented the loss of what can't be replaced — the cen- tury -old trees that made the courthouse and surrounding park so beautiful and serene. And Morris said he could see from the street the smashed windows of his office. it'sa space he won't get a chance to use again. Morris is retiring at the end ofOcto- ber after serving as Huron County Crown since 1985. SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE FROM AUGUST 26 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16 Rise and Shine Breakfast Available until 12pm Two eggs with your choice of sausage, ham or bacon. 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