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we take a pass at upcoming election? Three weekends left for Goderich
Farmer's & Flea Markets
tett missed it, the Ontario provincial elec-
ign kicked off officially last week.
xperiencing the devastating effects of the
have seen the damage up close and would
town take a collective pass at anything to
itics or an election, 1 guarantee you that in
you are also not alone.
. would rather devote my efforts, energy
to helping those in my town who.need it
ping folks encouraged than dwell on the
this column will be quick and painless.
unts thus far locally, incumbent Liberal
:aro! Mitchell was out front very early with
and press releases/announcements.
ppears that she's gone unchallenged in local media,
d the challenges are plenty.
government's commitment of money for our har-
on, to the visit and promise by Dalton McGuinty of
o help Goderich out with tornado clean-up/rebuild
thinking by many is that the ruling Liberals have
dally campaigning since the end of the last provin-
unicipal perspective, can we afford to ignore that gift
can we trust that gift horse to deliver on those prom-
,tting that any politician that comes to town with a
cash for assistance will be welcomed with open arm&
rt the Huron Bruce PC's elected Lisa Thompson as
ate in April,
n busy locally over the past few months, attending
less woman herself, Thompson is most interested in
conomic and stirnulus policies for rural areas.
she intends to help rural Ontario get the attention
intent it deserves
te'Ihompson's boss, Tim Hudak, did pen a letter -to-
i: -the Signal -Star to offer condolences to our victim,
1 town in the days after August 21,
on -Bruce PC candidate did have plans to open a
ffice in our downtown core, but due to the tornado
ed to leave the space in case it's needed by a local
splaced by the tornado:
in challenged all local candidates in this election to
le action and leave Goderich.
andidate will be managing the Goderich campaign
th office at 519-523-9113.
's Grant Robertson won his parties nomination, with
Andrea Horwath attending their event in Brussel&
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week.
The Huron -Bruce NDP are dedicating this election
to their federal leader Jack Layton, who lost his battle
with cancer on August 22.
He's taking Jack's message to heart with his team
looking to build a better province by looking after
each other better.
Robertson showed up in Goderich to volunteer to
help dean -up shortly after hearing the news.
While he registered his shock in the destruction, he
also was buoyed by those small town values demon-
strated when neighbours helping neighbours clear up storm
damaged property.
The last of the four main parties in Ontario, the Green Party,
under the new leadership of Mike Schreiner, are represented in
Huron -Bruce by teacher singer, songwriter Patrick Main.
Main is passionate about building a strong, optimistic com-
munity, supporting local independent business and learning
how to be intelligent consumers.
The Greens are looking to build on the elected success of their
federal leader Elizabeth May, but are also looking to those rid-
ings where they came second in the last provincial election to
come out on top this time.
Mid August election predication polls show Huron -Bruce as
being too close to call.
The results of this provincial campaign in my opinion will
come down to whether or not our thirst for change is as strong
as it once was, or, has the F3 aftermath left us humbled and tired
of the fight that comes with election campaigns?
I'm quite tired of political posturing and campaigns.
While I'm not suffering from voter burnout yet, I'm pretty
darn dose to it.
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On Mon. Sep. 26th
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Will be donated to
GODERICH TORNADO
RELIEF FUND
There's been a change in
the air in Goderich this past
week, bringing chillier
weather and the promise of
the fell harvest bounty wfth
it
In the wake of the August
21 tornado, the Saturday
Farmer's and Sunday Flea
Markets have grouped ftrl-
lowi ng the destruction of
their former location within
Courthouse Park and now
operate at the open space
beside and behind the
Evans building between
Kingston and Agin Streets
in Goderich.
The F3 tornado struck the
community less than an
hour after the official dose
of the Sunday Flea Market at
3 p.m. The markets were
temporarily suspended the
following weekend, August
27 and 28 before reestab-
lishing lust off The Square.
"The vendors who
returned to us did so
because, a; it's their
livelihood, and b; they really
look forward to ft. All of our
vendors from outside of
Goderich were very con-
cerned about the commu-
nity, and many called in to
find out how things were.
They go from place to place
targethei so they needed to
checkup.*
One vendor who chose to
return to his Farmer's and
Flea Market post is Bob
Ear-
nest, a K tehener resident
who offers a bevy of fruits,
vegetables and plants along
wfth other wares at both the
Saturday aand Sundayeven
Earnest was among the
unlucky few who became
trapped inside his vehicle
while still on. The Square
August 2L He sustained no
injuries during the storm,
but his van was
demolished.
The Goderich. Farmer's
and Plea Markets will end the
2011 season T hanksgivin
weekend, Ocinber 8 and 9,
TO An nice I,cr. (,r>tkri.h Community (rcdit Union limited
NOMINATION
ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GUALIF1CATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. A member of the Goderich Community Crest Union Limited
who is 18 yeah of age by October 20, 2011.
2. A member who is regarded in good standing on the records of
the Goderich Community Credit Union Limited.
3. A Canadian citizen.
4. Qualifies under the Credit Unions and Caisscs Pbpulaires Act,
1994 and Regulations 237109 and the By-laws of the Goderich
Community Credit Union Limited
DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS:
1. Comply with risk management policies of the Goderich
Community Credit Union Limited.
2. Shall review and become familiar with current, by-laws.
VShall participate in mandatory training programs.
Nomination forms arc available at the Credit Union office.
Nominations close October 2C, 2011
and must he delivered to the Credit Union office.
Attention: Sandy Filson, CEO.
I h�c will be no nominations from the floor at the Annual General
Meeting ,,n Wednesday, Nosnet 1bcr 30th, 2011 (0 7:00 P.M.,
(;(derich Columbus Centre, 390 Parsons Court, Goderich, Ontario
For further information
about a Board of Director position or
nominating procedures,
please contact Sandy Wilson, CEO or
Lawrence Lassaline, Chairman (519-524-6503)
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