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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-11-09, Page 7final -Star • Wednesday, November 9, 2011 rich goal Star 5o-ISSM 46 !SHED WEEKLY — EST. 1880 nal Star Publishing Huckins St. erich ON N7A 3X8 524-261.4 . goderictna lstar. com r KES fisher r Q�ii1EDIACompany .i cor Media HRIER rtlsing Manager tE MILBURH CREtS era TIN Meth8 Subscnpions BUTT TON tinting m Manager EcZNY .AND E INCAI'OR vS ewsebowesnet.com esnet,com net.0 ni nchads bowesnet cOM a • • e las dead tie Fnday at 2 pm. 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This week the fundraising committee confirmed that $1.75 million had been raised and is in the bank. The generosity of businesses, residents and those frorn around the area and province has been nothing short of overwhelming. But as the community works towards goals of raising funds and helping those who suffered losses to rebuild their properties and lives, there are some fast dead- lines looming. The deadline for fundraising activities has been set for Dec. 1. A direct mail campaign was launched last week and over 27,000 letters of appeal were mailed out to area residents. Take time to consider what level of donation might be appropriate for you and respond to the immediate community need. More importantly, the Ontario Disaster Relief Assist- ance Committee (ODRAP) chaired by Duncan Jewell, needs to identify the residents who have suffered losses in the tornado that may not be covered entirely by their insurance. While the committee has received in excess of 100 applications for financial assistance to date, they know the need is greater and time is rutin l fig out to file applications for assistance. The final date for applications to ODRAP has been extended to Nov. 25 to respond to the concerns of resi- dents and businesses about their inability to complete the required information because of lack of informa- tion from their insurance companies. It is important that anyone, including renters, home and business owners, those who suffered vehicle: and property damage, get information from their insur- ance broker and insurance company and file a com- pleted om-pleted applicationform to the office at town hall. Manypeople renting apartments in the core area may not have had content insurance to cover their personal losses. They can be helped. Urge anyone you know who has suffered losses that will not be covered by insurance, to file an application with ODRAP There is no downside and only financial assistance will. result. Thecommittee has set up a series of evening meet- ings if people wish to meet with an administrator and get questions answered. These meetings can be arranged by calling Lisa Crossey at 519-524-4441. Applicants may add information to their files after Nov. 25 but only those files in the hands of the com- mittee at Nov. 25 can be dealt with. Make an application for assistance if you suffered damage or help someone you know file the appropri- ate papers. It is important to the area's recovery. DS • FREEDOM LIVES... BECAUSE TiEY DIED. www.gode the natstar,ca n G.c.ograo, letters to the editor Nov Tv the editor, On a recent trip to cruise the exotic Western Caribbean, I began my jour- ney by flying from Detroit to New Orleans. It was here that I met Mark, a Marine Pipeline specialist returning home to New Orleans. Our conversation cov- ered his experience through, Katrina. Their property suffered damages but, most importantly, his family and friends were safe. The city and his home have since rebounded quite nicely. As if it was meant to be,` I share our town's story being destroyed by the tor- nado Just two weeks prior with a dis- proportionate amount of property damage. However, it was lovely to see the genuine outpouring of communl- iies near and fat:, friends, families lend- ing a hand to help through the crisis: It brought o-ut the best. Mark agreed that the world came to New Orleans' aid....so he reached up into the overhead compartment. pulled out his briefcase and asked, • Who can I write this cheque out to?" I was moved by this total stranger's generosity. The Goderich and District Disaster Relief Fund was my response. I assured him that both his cheque along with mine would be delivered to the Town Hall upon my safe return. Mission accomplished. Mark appreciated the kindness of strangers during Katrina and wanted to "pay it forward." What a beautiful gesture, a great start to my holidays and a story I wanted to share. Sincerely, Joanne Doherty The Square was popular place to shop and visit To the editor, Memories of Goderich- the way we were. One night recently., when I couldn't sleep, in my mind I took a walk around The Square, recalling businesses that were there in the.1930s and 40s. The Square was a vibrant, busy place at that time. A lot of town business was done on The Square and the streets radiating off it. At one time there were four drug stores, Dunlop's, Campbell's, Wigle's and Lauders. There were three butcher shops, Baker and Ainslie, O'Brien and Allison and Hcintman. There was the charming Hogan's Ice Cream Parlour, the Venus Restaurant, Wong's Chinese Restaurant and the ever -popular Blackstones on West Street. There were two milliners, McKinnon's and Miss MacVicar's on Kingston Street. There were three pool halls- Craigie's, Woods and Drennan's. Because of recent events these mem- ories come flooding back and I can't help but wonder of the downtown can be revitalized and once again be a pop- ular place to visit and shop. We can only hope there is a vision to make this hap- pen in the near future. All of you oldsters have fun remem- bering when! Sincerely, kiey-fluddns Goderich