Goderich Signal Star, 2017-03-01, Page 31Community Living gears
up for annual fundraisers
Dave Sykes
Special to the Signal Star
GERBERA DAISY SALE
During Community Liv-
ing Month, and just in time
for Mothers' Day, is the
annual Gerbera Daisy fund-
raising sale. Individuals
involved in the Employment
Support Program organize
the sale, which will take
place Thursday and Friday,
May 11 and 12, just ahead of
Mothers' Day, Sunday, May
14.
Colourful gerbera daisies
will be available for sale at
the main administration
building on Suncoast Drive,
Goderich as well as at vari-
ous locations in the towns of
Goderich and Clinton.
Annual golf classic
One of the major fund-
raising events for Commu-
nity Living continues to be
the annual golf tournament
in June. Last year, the two-
day event raised nearly
$30,000, increasing. the
10 -year total to about
$210,000. The funds help
the non-profit agency to
offer meaningful services,
day options and in-home
support to more than 100
adults with developmental
disabilities. More than 300
individuals with physical
and developmental
The annual Gerbera Daisy Sale wilt take place at several locations
in Goderich and Clinton on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12.
Photos courtesy of Dave Sykes
Last year, volunteers Mary McNeil and Doris Watson did a brisk
business on The Square and Mitchell Kebokee, 3, helped out at
Suncoast Mall. The sale raised $1,200 for Community Living programs.
disabilities will benefit from This year's event will be
community programs and held at Goderich Sunset Golf
services. Club June 15 and 16.
Goderich Wal-Mart donates to
Knights of Columbus Seaforth
Contributed photo
Pictured here, Father Stephen Eckert, Knights of Columbus Seaforth council 5289, is presented
with a cheque from Wal-Mart Canada Community Grant for $1,000. With this money, Father
Eckert can continue to support the community. From left to right is Joe Ryan, Grand Knight
Council 5289, Karen Daley, Wal-Mart assistant charity team, Joanne Doherty, charity co-
ordinator, Gerry Vanden Hengel, council treasurer, and Ferg Kelly, financial secretary.
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Precarious ice walkers
Photos courtesy of Dave Sykes
Record temperatures on the Family Day holiday weekend brought people out in numbers to
the Goderich waterfront to enjoy the beach and boardwalk areas. Some adventurous visitors
drew the attention of onlookers as they ventured well out onto the ice away from the Lake
Huron shoreline. Recent warm temperatures have created rushing waters in area creeks,
streams and rivers and ice will be melting ahead of schedule.