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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-12-28, Page 7nal -Stat • Wednesda , December 28, 2011 nal Star 5a-- ISSUE 53 NED WEEKLY --- EST. 1860 al Star Publishing Nuckins St. rich ON N7A 3X8 -524-2614 goderiChsignalgar.com SUN MEDIA A Quobecor Media Company KES snet RIER rising Manager MILBURN CRECES ers STIN hods & Subscrlptons BUTT HNSTON nting RIER Manager ECZ$Y RELAND MCWOR V Sales wsixhaesnet.axn risaboweanet.corn tribowesnet.com chads4bOwesnet corn it deadime Friday at 2 pm PTION RATES ADVANCE: r $42 plus GST $39 aka OST $218.80 plus GST $396 60 plus GST St 25 including GST Mul Agreement c4683 N ONDEUVIRABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES: 1 I ON DEPARTMENT June St., Go:lentil ON N lA °ovaries aidelivery concerns 2-4 2614 EMAIL starsilesebomenet_cum cn Signal Star shall not b liable for failure an ad for typographical errors m publication he extent of the cost of that portion of the ad 0 error occurred The fioderich &pal -Star right to rent or edit any advertisement xri Signal Star is a proud member ot the Ca noun dy Newspapers Association ((AAA) and f.‘xtimunrty Newspapers Association (OGNA) owledge the nnancial support of the irni of Canada through the Canadian 11 rind (tYP) for our pubhshing acthitties Canadig Mmohe nn Community and fin Ontario Community Newsman Assouslion editorial Welcome to a new year of possibility and potential 't. - ' - -www.goderichsignalstive.com V-1 Ho gN'JiTD F R Wt"( To 1E Ho -r -NB PART'? Sunday, August 21, 2011, 3:50 p.m. It- will long be remembered as a day of infamy in the coloUrfttl history of the Prettiest Town in Canada. Everyone will remember where they were and - what they were doing when the tornado struck off the shores of Lake Huron. For us, it will be one an historical marker of enduring significance. It was a day that literally shook the foundation of our town and its citizens and set us on a new course of recovery and rebuilding. The F-3 tornado that tore apart the, natural land- scape and destroyed businesses, houses and hopes and dreams was as destructive a weather everag, as the province has witnessed in many yearg.'" In the matter of a few terrifying minutes, the lives of residents was turned upside down and changed forever. The face of our town was changed forever. The losses people suffered were profound and life altering. ,But out of the adversity, heartbreak and devasta- tion has surfaced a community spirit of compassion and tolerance. People do care about each other and their community. As we look back on the news events of the past year in our annual Year In Review edition this week, the tornado and its destructive winds obviously dominate the year's news. And the effects of the storm and the rebuilding process will form the basis of our news coverage for many months and years to Come. It is an important stage in the redevelopment of our community. As we look to close out 2011, our hope is that the new year will be one of hope, rebuilding and renewal. Our community will slowly take on a new shape, and a new look. bld,.familiar and comfortable landscapes and architecture are sadly being removed. Some of the last vestiges of a previous generation are making way for the next generation. And we have to take that perspective. It is encouraging to see some rebuilding in town. Houses are being reconstructed and replaced and while businesses have relocated o temporary loca- tions, new plans and structures are in the works. The year 2011 has changed the community and set us on a new course. It will not come easy and many people have had to struggle through insurance and rebuilding issues. Now is the time to close out the year and look ahead to new challenges, new beginnings and brighter future filled with potential and possibilities. Bring on a new year. - DS letters to the editor EdgeFund committed to revitalizing the comnfulity ib the editor, I wa.s pleased to see so many of my farn- iiy members showing up in the Signal -Star last week It was great to see my father-in- law giving a cheque to the Christmas Bureau, my daughter playing piano accompaniment at a violin recital and my son in a Christmas concert at Hoirnesville Public SchooL It wasn't so great, however, to see my name in fim Rudedge's letter lathe editor wherein he made statements about the EdgeFund that I see as misleading Questioning us about the status of donations in this venue, and with such a tone, is concerning and I would like to per- sonally address a number of theissues he raised. What is the status of the funds? Any money we have received from local donors lay untouched as of the time of this wridng. We have now completed the proc- ess of incorporating as a charitable organi- zation and are working to register our charity with Revenue Canada for income tax purposes. It is only when this process is complete, that we will be in a position to move forward with our mandate. This fund was created for a publicity statement or photo shoot. Our original benefactors have ties to Huron County and are great supporters of other local charities and initiatives. They made a personal donation based upon their love for this community and at no time did anyone request or stipulate any kind of photo opportunity of any sort. There was much criticism of the Hent age Committee. None of the current members have made any disparaging remarks of any sort about any municipal councils or commit- tees, about the demolition of some build- ings, or about anything else, for that matter. Our only mandate is to generate funds that will be used to preserve and pmtect our natural, cultural and built heritage to improve our urban environment and revi- talize our community after the tornado. We will also continue to be involved in events like Out of the Storm, helping to fund, organize and carry out such events to raise mote money, morale and aware- ness of the damage that has been done to Goderich and its surrounding area The EdgeFund's purpose was to cover the 1096 cost that insurance and the Relief Fund could not cover. While this may have been discussed in early stages in an open forum, these spe- cific terms were never set, never agreed upon and were never used as objectives (A or foundations foL our mandate. I persgnally have not heard a word about theEdgellund since that September Saturday at GDCI... Anyone Who would like more informa- tion about the EdgeFund need only send an email to culture@edgefund.org or phone any one of ti& Sincerely. vidaIl Lobb LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Signal .Star welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's full name, address, daytime phone number and signature (for verification). Anony- mous letters will not be published. We reserve the right to edit all editorial submis- sions Induding letters for clarification, style and length. Letters must be signed and be in good taste and follow the laws of libel and slander.