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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-09-21, Page 11Finance Minister Dwight Duncan tours Goderich mg inspiration from the resiliency of the of Goderich but recognizing the extent of v damage, Ontario Finance Minister Dwight n indicated the province's $5 million tor - chef donation is lust "a down payment," e toured the town's Square Wednesday, t with colleague Carol Mitchell, Huron - MPP and • Mayor Deb Shewfelt. Duncan sur - the damage carefully and talked with resi- rid business owners who were open to the vent been here in a year -and -a -half and Noll come up to the Square, it takes your <iwaN," he said. "It's heartening to see that .styes are open and that business is brisk. We ntinue to work with the municipality and back together, inspiring to see folks come together like trithorization from the treasury board to L'r the $5 million to Goderich came quickly uncan was reached by the Premier at his. near Windsor. While he had attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in London, the signatures for the release from the treasury board were completed 'in the fastest time I've seen, "he said. Goderich is certainly on the minds and in the hearts of residents from across the province. Mitchell said outside the .town hall, adding that she has received expressions of concern from people across the country. "People know about Goderich and love it,' she said. " I want to express my thanks to all the corn munitik fundraisers who have worked to help out Goderich. There is such a strong .sense of commu- nity in the area." omrnu-nityinthearea" Duncan was effusive in his praise of the team- work in the face of such a tragedy indicating that he wanted to work to help make the community stronger, something that might be accomplished through the Southwest Economic Development Fund. '"We have pledged $60 million to the fund for an area that has been hurt by the downturn,' he said. "It will allow for greater local decision making and Goderich could be a beneficiary. If we are elected we will implement the fund." Remembering regular trips through Goderich to spend summers in Port Elgin, Duncan scanned the Square and said, "This breaks my heart to see it like this. It's unbelievable • After purchasing a chef's apron at Kulpepper'', he commented that, `businesses are open and that's a good sign, you folks will figure this out." It's pretty easy for Mitchell to figure it back," she said. "The salt mine is open and manufacturing is going. 1 want peo- ple to think Goderich." out. "I'm telling people to shop. Business is open and they want people coming Our: thoughts are with you, the residents of 6odrich, during Mese thallanging times. We wish you our best in the successful rebuilding of your strong and hist�r,c eommunity. Wingharn Office 449 Josephine Street Tel: 519-357-1521 urnside has been proud to support the local arse for over 35 years through ur Wtngham and Stratford offices. Burnside is a multidisciplinary team of ver 335 professional engineers. scientists, technicians and specialized upport staff. providing a comprehensive range of skills including: Structural Assessments, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Site Planning, Environmental Assessments Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan was in Goderich Wednesday and toured the ravaged Square area with colleague, .Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt. The finance minister indicated the province's contribution of $5 million tor disaster relief was a down payment.