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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. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 • Signal Star 31 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.