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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-09-14, Page 3• i-51ar • Wednesday, September 14, 2011 fundraising efforts in the wake ug. 21 tornado that struck ch and area are just getting the need for funds is both great ediak oderich and Area Disaster Relief inmittee has set up an office on floor of the town hall on West nd has set an Oct. 28 deadline raising and applications to the relief. oto of the Goderich committee se money and to administer Thr. Tom Jasper chair of the fun - committee said. "The timing is ate and quick. The fundraising complete Oct. 28 before we can t funds. The losses are huge and no estimate on damage but will tter as claims come in. There nditions" Id a press conference that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing will match each donation on a two- for-one basis so that each $ i donated to disaster relief turns into $3. "The money will be given all busi- nesses, renters, homeowners and any- one in need," he said. "We are applying for a registered charitable number and tax receipts will be issued." The .committee has established an office at the town hall on West Street where claim forms and information will be available. The pone number is 519- 524-4441 Anyone who suffered losses in the event is asked to collect receipts, photos and invoices for any expenses that can be reviewed with their application. Expenses for the operation of the office and administration is paid by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The fundraising committee under Dr. Jasper, has established two co-chairs, Ken Dunn and Matt Hoy, both of whom have been involved in community fund- raising efforts for the Maitland Medical Clinic and CT Scan unit. "The need is massive and immediate" Hoy said. "It's not just Goderich, but it is the anchor of the county, The core area is gone, Sifto, the major employer, is not running and it affects the economy of the whole area. "Our. plea is to help our community." The Goderich and Area Disaster Relief Committee will expand with the addition of members form Ashfield- Colborne-Wawwnosh and Central Huron, areas that also sustained sub- stantial damage and were declared dis- aster areas. Many fundraising activities have taken place or are in the planningstages 8 and the committee suggested that peo- ple should contact them with the details of their efforts. The fundraising com mittee is in the process of producing a video that can be used for presentations to groups and speakers will also be made available. "We may not be through crying but now is the time to rebuild and revital- ize. We will become the pioneers of the next 175 years," a press release from the relief committee said. "Goderich is the anchor and its revival will bring = significant economic benefits to all of the com- munities in Huron County" Donations can be made to the Goderich Disaster Relief fund by phoning town hall at 519-524- 8344 or by sending a donation to the fund at 57 West. Street, Goderich, Ont. N7A 2K5. r hearts and thoughts go out to all Goderich residents and usiness owners who have been affected by the tornado. However, some food news! We look forward to celebrating our new location with you In approx. 30 days. MILL BE LOCATED AT 144 THE 'SQUARE owever, In the meantime, we are still here to serve youl Our normal phone number Is working. Please call us for any service or sales needs Pete & Lorraine Lane Chisholm TV & Stereo P.S. 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Put' I: ors Merl Agreement No 40064683 PAP RegktrBmon P. 7602 Return undelverie Canadian addresses 10 Circulation D P.O. Box 220,120 Hucklno St., • Godorlch, Ont., N7A 486 (519) 824-2614 tend: sepoirogibowsonlltobm We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program towards our mann° ants. Campaign begins (Top) Dr. Tom Jasper is chairman of the Disaster Releif Fundraising Committee. He is being assited by Matt Hoy, pictured, and Ken Dunn. Aogr".-. ,. SEPTEMBER ,,... , ctittauaas - Fall Rates Week Days 9 Holes Walking $21.00 18 Holes Walking $32.00 9 Holes With Cart $30.00 18 Holes With Cart $42.00 TWILIGHT STARTS AT 2:00 PM $17.00 9 Holes Walking $27.00 9 Holes Riding $27.00 18 Holes Walking $37.00 18 Holes Riding Weekends . 9 Holes $22.00 WITH CART $32.00 18 Holes $37.O() WITH CART $45.00 TAXES INCLUDED Starts hesday September Oth