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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-29, Page 15Wednesday, March 29, 2017 • Signal Sttr 15 Goderich Lioness Club dissolves and passes on legacy gift to hospice Lionesses close their doors and give remaining funds to Huron Residential Hospice Site Development Committee Justine Alkema September, and since then, Postmedia Network has been deciding where to donate the funds. They The Goderich Lioness chose the hospice because Club is closing their doors they believe it is a need for and putting to rest a group the community, and it felt that has operated in that relevant to the club specifi- community for over 30 cally, as many of their own years. They wanted to put members are aging. the remaining funds in Club member Sandra their account, $60,000, to a Kicsh said the club was dos- worthy cause, and they ing because of "dwindling chose the Central Huron membership, and we hospice. weren't getting any younger The club has not been members. We were finding operating since last that it was hardtofundraise because we're an older group." "This gift is truly a legacy donation," said Jay McFar- lan, co -Chair of the Huron Residential llospice Site Development Committee, who was emotional when he thanked the club. "The Lioness Club is closing their doors, but their spirit as an organization lives on through the same mission )as the hospice) - provid- ing a community service and supporting families. That's really in line with the Lioness mission. Their foresight and planning lo give this lump sum to one organization and to chose us, it really matters a lot �...� it shows just how important they feel this cause is." McI arlan said now that they have LII IN funding, it's "incredible" the large num- ber of families and other ser- vice groups that have also approached the committee wanting to donate to the cause. The committee currently has a campaign goal of $2.1M, but the number could fluctuate. That is their current hest estimate at the funds they will need for capi- tal fundraising and some of the operational funding as they go forward. Justine Alkema/Poslnedia Network Pictured here, the Goderich Lioness Club donates the remaining funds in their account, $60,000, to the Huron Residential Hospice Site Development Committee. From the left are members of the Site Development Committee Heather Robinson (Communications & Fundraising), Daryl Ball (Finance & Fundraising), Jay McFarlan (Co -Chair), Olga Palmer (Building Site), Tony Davidson (Building Site), Shirley Dinsmore (Volunteers) and Gwen Devereaux (Fundraising Lead). Then are Lioness members, from left to right, Eleanor Larder, Linda Mabon (Secretary/Treasurer), Veronique Harman (President), Marg Coughlin, Sandra Kicsh, Carol Rean, Barb Almasi and Laura Johnston. Huron -Perth Agriculture and Water Festival celebrating 25 years What do you get when you mix water, agriculture and hundreds of local students? The 2017 Huron -Perth Agriculture and Water Festival More than 500 students will visit the Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festi- val (HPAWF) on April 4 and April 5, to learn about water and agriculture from local professionals through engaging, hands-on activi- ties. Fourteen schools from across Huron and Perth Counties, will tour farm exhibits at the Seaforth Agri- Plex and water activities at the Seaforth and District Community Centre and Arena. Planning for this event begins in September with the start of a new school year. In October, all schools within Huron and Perth County receive invitations to participate in this event. Teachers who registered before January 13, 2017 were entered into an Early Bird Draw. This year organizers say they are pleased to announce that Ms. Dietrich's class from Elma Township Public School near Atwood is the winner of $100 towards classroom supplies. The HPAWF is organized and delivered by a commit- tee of more than 50 volun- teers representing a number of community organizations that recognize the impor- tance of agriculture, water, and the environment to Huron and Perth Counties. Secondary school volunteers from Central Huron Second- ary School and St. Anne's Catholic School will help educate and guide the stu- dents around the festival. Throughout the day, Grade 4 students will visit both the Seaforth Arena and the Seaforth Agri-Plex. Stu- dents get an opportunity to interact with local profes- sionals who work in the agri- culture or water related fields. The Agri-Plex features: cow milking demonstra- tions, beef cattle, farm safety tips, pork production includ- ing a specially made pig mobile showing live pigs at osenc sisnalstar.co different ages, chicken and poultry, egg production, and grains. Water activities are set up in the Seaforth and District Arena. Students move from activity to activ- ity, to learn about the impor- tance of conservation and protection of water resources. "Having partici- pated in the festival for as number of years now, I have seen students come away with a real awareness of the importance of water and of our local farming communi- ties," said Agnes Denham, committee member. In order to ensure this event is admission free, fund- raising is necessary. As a result of fundraising, each school also receives a busing subsidy, which reimburses the school for the cost of transportation, reducing the cost down to $50. The annual budget for the HPAWF is S13,500. Support comes entirely from local agricul- ture, water and community- minded organizations. Funding received from gen- erous sponsors in 2017 has enabled the festival to con- tinue to educate hundreds of students for another year. Many of the sponsors make annual donations to the festi- val. "We appreciate all the donations, big or small, that our local community GODERiCH Canada's prettiest town Notice of Public Meeting Amendment to the Town of Goderich Fee By -Law The Corporation of the Town of Goderich hereby advises that Goderich Town Council at their meeting of Monday, April 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers will consider By -Law 42 of 2017, being a By -Law to amend By -Law 130 of 2016 which sets various fees for the Corporation of the Town of .Goderich. A new fee is proposed to be added to facilitate implementation of an Agreement with Fire Marque Inc. and new fees proposed regarding pedicabs and rickshaws. Dated this 29th day of March, 2017 Dwayne Evans, Clerk Town of Goderich organizations and groups make to our annual festival. Without their financial sup- port, this education event for local students would not be possible. We thank all our present and past supporters," said Elizabeth Hawkins, Fes- tival Coordinator. For more information about the festival and a list of our current and past sponsors, visit: HYPER- LINK "http://www.huron- stewardship.ca" www.huron- stewardship.ca CONTACT: Elizabeth Hawkins, Huron Perth Agri- culture and Water Festival Committee Coordinator, at 519-871-6088 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto: huron- perthfestival@gmail.com" huronperthfestival@gmail. com or visit HYPERLINK "http://www. hpawf.huron- stewardship.ca" www.hpawf. huronstewardship.ca Media representatives are invited to attend a tour with our VIP (Sponsors) starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. GODERIICH Canada's prettiest town Please be advised of the following changes to the meeting dates and times for the Goderich Youth Committee: 5:30 p.m., Menesetung Room, Goderich Townhall April 25 May 30 June 27 July 25 August 29 September 26 October 31 November 28 Dwayne Evans Clerk