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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-29, Page 1414 Signal Star • Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Group from Southwestern Ontario won $1 million 16 A group of 27 Ar won $1 million with Lotto Max Millions A group of 27 people from Southwestern Ontario is cel- ebrating after winning Si million with Lotto Max Maxmillions in the January 6, 2017 draw. The group members are: Danny Bieman (Harrison); Christopher Clarke (Lis- towel); David Walpole (Wingham); Gary Ballagh (Teeswater); Janice Fortier (Wingham); Jeffrey Norgate (Wingham); Jennifer Riley (Belgrave); John Goodyear (Listowel); Julie Kirkby (Wingham); Katharine Fetter (Wingham); Kelly Thomson (Lucknow); Lucille Muir (Toronto); Mathew Vettese (Bradford); Michael Ilarford (Wingham); Nancy Burton (Wingham); Nathan Mar- shall (Seaforth); Nicholas Sawicki (Chepstow); Philip Main (Wingham); Robert Irwin (Chesley); Robin End- ers (Wingham); Rodney Hiemstra (Listowel); Steven GODERkH Canada's prettiest town REMINDER TAXES DUE REMINDER The first installment of the 2017 tax levy is DUE on: March 31st, 2017 Please present your bill when -making payment. Interest of 1.25% (15% per annum) will be added to unpaid installments on April 1st, 2017. If you have recently purchased property or have not received a tax notice please contact the Town Hall, 57 West Street, Goderich, 524-8344 ext 213. Tax payments may be made in the following ways: at financial institutions in the Town of Goderich, municipal office (cheque, cash or debit) telephone/net banking, pre -authorized payments and post dated cheques. After hour payments can be dropped into the mailbox at the front of Town Hall (cheques only - no cash). Lori Rounds Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector Sabourin (Wingham); Susan Dunbar (Barrie); Tanya Merrier (Londesborough); Tessa Benton -Cooper (Ham- ilton); Thomas Williscraft (Clinton). "We have been playing the lottery as a group for over a decade," shared group leader Danny while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto where the group picked up their winnings. "We range in age from 25-65 and we work in various departments of a local radio stations including sales, management, news writers and announcers." Danny was with his wife when he first learned about the group's big win. "I went to OLG.ca and read out the numbers while my wife checked the ticket. The 'Lotto Max Maxmillions' numbers all matched up so I took the ticket to the retailer for validation." Group members received an email from Danny a short time later. "The subject line was, 'Lotto group: Important message:" Matt responded by saying, "It is too early for April Fools. Is this for real?" Phil shed some tears of joy and Lucy's reaction was priceless. "I was in the bathroom and yelled to my boyfriend, 'My office just won a million dollars!" Plans are underway for a group celebratory lunch. Other plans include trave- ling to Eastern Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S. An Contributed Photo Some members of the group of 27, gather in celebration of their win. Alaskan cruise, home reno- vations and the purchase of a house are also on the group's wish list. One mem- ber will be getting married this year and the win will help pay for that special event. Since its launch in Sep- tember 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $3.7 billion in prizes, including 49 jackpot wins and 443 winning MaxMil- lions tickets from all across the province. The winning ticket was purchased at Harriston Con- venience on Elora Street in Harriston. International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Information Day IPM 2017 Ar Information Day, Sunday April 2 The 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM 2017) may not be until September 19th - 23rd, but there are many opportunities to participate in various IPM 2017 com- petitions and Spring -lead - up events. To get answers on every- thing from The Huron County Barn Quilt Trail, the Quilt Competition and new initiatives happening for the 1 first time at IPM 2017 as well as volunteering oppor- tunities at IPM 2017, visit REACH Huron (169 Beach St.) in Clinton April 2nd anytime between 10AM and 4PM. This will also be your opportunity to purchase IPM 2017 tickets at a reduced rate Remembering a Life.:. ...and finding peace. • A Community Celebration for anyone wanting to remember a loved .one or special person with music, readings and candle lighting. Goderich Harbouraires Men's Choir Tuesday,April llth, 2017 at 7 o'clock in the evening at the Bethel Pentecostal Church on the corner of Suncoast Drive & Bayfield Road. Goderich In co-operation with McCallum & Palla Funeral Home Please R.S.V.P. to McCallum & Palla at 519-524-7345 E 0 Co 4--' C/1 CSS O) of $15 per ticket compared to $18 per ticket purchased any day of the Match. Representatives from the various IPM 2017 Commit- tees will be on hand throughout the day answering questions you may have in relation to IPM 2017. In addition, Gardiner's Gate of Ilderton, Ontario will be onsite offering painting tips and opportu- nities to commission Barn Quilts to enter into the Huron County Barn Quilt Trail. Maelstrom Winery will also be on site offering tastings of their Huron County grown wines. If you cannot attend this event, please visit our web- site, plowingrnatch.org/ipm- 2017 or contact: The Huron County Barn Quilt Trail - Deb Falconer 519 525 6525 The Beautification Com- petition - Deb Falconer 519 525 6525 The Quilt Competition - Linda O'Rourke 519 527 1035 Brussels Fall Fair Exhibit Entries - Matt Cardiff 519 357 6695 411 Beef Invitational - Emily Gibson 440 9907 41-1 Sheep Invitational -- Kayla Kayla Bishop 519 252 0127 Volunteering at IPM 2017 - Mary Garriock 519 529 3190 Exhibitor Information - Jane Zwep 519 887 6605 Any inquiries are asked to contact Emily Morrison, Marketing Coordinator: emorrison@huroncounty.ca or visit www.plowingmatch. org/ipm-2017. FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING St. John Ambulance GODERICH 421; Training Centre Downtown, 34 Newgate St. (Rear of Building/Behind Yoga Den) FIRST AID & CPR COURSES Thurs. April 6th & Fri. April 7th . Sat. April 22th & Sun. April 23rd Tues. April 25th & Wed. April 26th Tues. May 9th & Wed: May 10th Sat. May 13th & Sun. May 14th Thurs. May 25th & Fri. May 26th CPR AMC available and ALL courses include AFD Purchase a Vehicle First Aid Kit for only S25 tax incl. when you take a course with us Rey $29. /0 tax //id. BABYSITTER COURSE P.D. Day—Mon. May 17th from 9am to 4:30pm Recommended for Ages 11-13 Course Fee & Babysitter First Aid Kit $65 Course Fee only $50 519-524-1076 • OR register online Pre -Registration & Payment huron©on.sja.ca at: www.sja.ca Required for all Courses GODERkH Canada's prettiest town REMINDER TAXES DUE REMINDER The first installment of the 2017 tax levy is DUE on: March 31st, 2017 Please present your bill when -making payment. Interest of 1.25% (15% per annum) will be added to unpaid installments on April 1st, 2017. If you have recently purchased property or have not received a tax notice please contact the Town Hall, 57 West Street, Goderich, 524-8344 ext 213. Tax payments may be made in the following ways: at financial institutions in the Town of Goderich, municipal office (cheque, cash or debit) telephone/net banking, pre -authorized payments and post dated cheques. After hour payments can be dropped into the mailbox at the front of Town Hall (cheques only - no cash). Lori Rounds Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector Sabourin (Wingham); Susan Dunbar (Barrie); Tanya Merrier (Londesborough); Tessa Benton -Cooper (Ham- ilton); Thomas Williscraft (Clinton). "We have been playing the lottery as a group for over a decade," shared group leader Danny while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto where the group picked up their winnings. "We range in age from 25-65 and we work in various departments of a local radio stations including sales, management, news writers and announcers." Danny was with his wife when he first learned about the group's big win. "I went to OLG.ca and read out the numbers while my wife checked the ticket. The 'Lotto Max Maxmillions' numbers all matched up so I took the ticket to the retailer for validation." Group members received an email from Danny a short time later. "The subject line was, 'Lotto group: Important message:" Matt responded by saying, "It is too early for April Fools. Is this for real?" Phil shed some tears of joy and Lucy's reaction was priceless. "I was in the bathroom and yelled to my boyfriend, 'My office just won a million dollars!" Plans are underway for a group celebratory lunch. Other plans include trave- ling to Eastern Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S. An Contributed Photo Some members of the group of 27, gather in celebration of their win. Alaskan cruise, home reno- vations and the purchase of a house are also on the group's wish list. One mem- ber will be getting married this year and the win will help pay for that special event. Since its launch in Sep- tember 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $3.7 billion in prizes, including 49 jackpot wins and 443 winning MaxMil- lions tickets from all across the province. The winning ticket was purchased at Harriston Con- venience on Elora Street in Harriston. International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Information Day IPM 2017 Ar Information Day, Sunday April 2 The 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM 2017) may not be until September 19th - 23rd, but there are many opportunities to participate in various IPM 2017 com- petitions and Spring -lead - up events. To get answers on every- thing from The Huron County Barn Quilt Trail, the Quilt Competition and new initiatives happening for the 1 first time at IPM 2017 as well as volunteering oppor- tunities at IPM 2017, visit REACH Huron (169 Beach St.) in Clinton April 2nd anytime between 10AM and 4PM. This will also be your opportunity to purchase IPM 2017 tickets at a reduced rate Remembering a Life.:. ...and finding peace. • A Community Celebration for anyone wanting to remember a loved .one or special person with music, readings and candle lighting. Goderich Harbouraires Men's Choir Tuesday,April llth, 2017 at 7 o'clock in the evening at the Bethel Pentecostal Church on the corner of Suncoast Drive & Bayfield Road. Goderich In co-operation with McCallum & Palla Funeral Home Please R.S.V.P. to McCallum & Palla at 519-524-7345 E 0 Co 4--' C/1 CSS O) of $15 per ticket compared to $18 per ticket purchased any day of the Match. Representatives from the various IPM 2017 Commit- tees will be on hand throughout the day answering questions you may have in relation to IPM 2017. In addition, Gardiner's Gate of Ilderton, Ontario will be onsite offering painting tips and opportu- nities to commission Barn Quilts to enter into the Huron County Barn Quilt Trail. Maelstrom Winery will also be on site offering tastings of their Huron County grown wines. If you cannot attend this event, please visit our web- site, plowingrnatch.org/ipm- 2017 or contact: The Huron County Barn Quilt Trail - Deb Falconer 519 525 6525 The Beautification Com- petition - Deb Falconer 519 525 6525 The Quilt Competition - Linda O'Rourke 519 527 1035 Brussels Fall Fair Exhibit Entries - Matt Cardiff 519 357 6695 411 Beef Invitational - Emily Gibson 440 9907 41-1 Sheep Invitational -- Kayla Kayla Bishop 519 252 0127 Volunteering at IPM 2017 - Mary Garriock 519 529 3190 Exhibitor Information - Jane Zwep 519 887 6605 Any inquiries are asked to contact Emily Morrison, Marketing Coordinator: emorrison@huroncounty.ca or visit www.plowingmatch. org/ipm-2017.