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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-12-21, Page 19!goal Star • Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1 1111111116, The deadline for ALL ADS AND STORIES will be TNURS. Dec. 22 at �� aim =Ms The deadline for ALL ADS AND STORIES will be TNURS., Dec. 29 atipm WE WILL BE CLOSED, MQn. Dec. 26, Tues. Dec. 27 and Mon. Jan. 2 • # GQdench '*.fi4 rsi° 1 12OHuckins Stree Goderich 4., ,.'•519-524-2614' •' 41 it 4 letters to the editor Where does Edge fund fit into scheme of things? T'o the editor, Where is the Edge Fund? This fund was begun for a publicity statement / photo shoot in my opinion. I say this because I was at the meeting held at GDCI, and heard of all the things that were going to take place with the montes from the Edge Fund. Since that meeting, there was much criticism of the Goderich Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee (of which I am co-chair)about what that committee was allowing to take place in Goderich. As all know, many build- ings were beyond saving and with pub- lic safety in mind, exorbitant preserva - tion costs and buildings open to the weather the Heritage Committee had no option but to allow thedemolition of heritage homes and buildings. The Edge Fund web site home page states that for every dollar raised it would match up to a total of $200,000. They also state they are committed to prompt decision making; no red tape; equal treattnent along with total transparency. The Edge Fund purpose was to cover the 10% cost that insurance and the Goderich Disaster Relief Fund could not cover. Just for a point of interest - this 10% I would estimate to be many hundreds of thousands of dollars. In a letter of August 24th, it was stated that Marcy McCall McBain for- merly of Seaforth (now in Zurich Swit- zerland) had pledged $100,000 with an additional amount of leverage funding, up to $200,000 to be matched only by cash to a minimum total of $500,000. What is the status of these funds? I personally have not heard a word about the Edge fund since that Septem- ber Saturday at GDCI, and the criticism of others from its founder. It is now time for Mark Hussey, Rick Lobb and Randall Lobb to let the citi- zens of Goderich, especially those indi- viduals and businesses devastated by the events of August 21st know just where it is the Edge Fund fits into the scheme of things and how much mon- ies are available to those who have applied to the Goderich Disaster Relief Fund. As you have stated on the web site of the Edge Fund you are committed to transparency. We take you at your word.This is my view, and my "opinion as I see it.. Respectfully Mittens raise funds for tornado relief lo the editor, During a conversation about raising money for the Goderich Relief Fund, my friend suggested selling mittens. I jumped at the idea andwent to Kevin Soehner. He gave me a price of $5 a pair. I decided to sell the mitts at $loa pair, and the entire profit of $5 would go to Goderich R ief Fund. I thank To Finc'her of Pinchers, Bill Brittain of nstons, Steve Rock of Kulpeppers, Cheryl Dunn of Worth's ,Sandy Wilson of The Goderich Com- munity Credit Union, Lee Ryan, Kim Demerling and Pat Costello of the Town Hall, and Don Edward of Don Edward Shell Fuels for selling the mitts for me without any charge for their services. A special thank you to the office staff of Don Edward Shell Fuel staff and super- visors who held a business meeting and encouraged me to carry out the project. A very special thank you to Kevin Soehner and his capable staff ,especially Jim Rut Lynn Ran. Thy e t Love Goderich Mitten Relief :Fund has succeeded beyond belief. Over 70 dozen mitts and gloves have been sold and the demand is still there. We are rung out of gloves but hope- fully will have enough gloves to sell until my cutoff date which is Christmas Eve. I gave a cheque for $3,335.00 to the Goderich Relief Fund on November 29th. This is doubled by'the government to make it $10,005. I hope to have another $1,500 by Christmas Eve to give to The Goderich Relief Fund. The Community Spirit displayed by you the Citizens of Goderich and area give the fullest meaning in our hearts and minds to "The True Spirit of Christmas". To paraphrase Tiny Tim's comment in Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol ; Sincerely, "MAY GOD BLESS YOU EVERYONE" Pad Elgie Huron gifts nearly 500 families this Christmas To the Editor and Huron County residents: Christmas 20.11...we asked you to open your wallets and your hearts. You certainly did so, with enormous gener- osity. So...from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 'gifting' almost 500 fwilies and over .1000 Huron County children this Christmas. We are fortu- nate to be part of such a caring community where giving and receiving are seen as reciprocal gifts, where vol- unteers spend countless hours organiz- ing your generous donations, where we have media who care and who get the word out each year. With gratitude, Merry Christmas to all! Gal Grant for the Huron Christmas Bureau