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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-10, Page 2199 � $84 month Wednesday, May 10, 2017 • Signal Star 21 goderichsignalstar.com LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 www.cancer.ca Canadian Cancer Society 0 Societe canadienne du cancer Photo courtesy of David Weave The front office was converted to a Trading Post for the evening. Family Fun Night at St. Mary's School Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star To celebrate Canada's 150th anniver- sary of Confederation and to raise funds for the construction of a natural playground, St. Mary's School hosted a Family Fun Night last Friday. The future natural playground is part of a campaign to promote a healthy environ- ment and to promote playing outside. Mary Lynn Weaver, a member of the parent council and visionary for the even- ing, superbly decorated the school. An evening organized by many mem- bers of parent council and staff, provided authentic Canadian visual displays that also offered informational 'did you know' cards. "We really tried to make it educational, and tried to make it feel as authentic Cana- dian as we could," explained Weaver. The main office was converted into a trading post, with beaver pellets hanging on drying racks, surrounded by Hudson Bay items and canoe paddles. Around the halls were displays to repre- sent Canadian history and culture, from Canadian geese and Tee -Pees to Totem Poles decorated by the students and Cana- dian -themed artwork colouring the walls. In order to raise funds for a natural playground, there was an online auction that has raised just over $4, 500, and a raffle for gift baskets of varying themes. There was also a baked -goods silent auc- tion, and a silent auction for two hand- made quilts by Bonnie Pollack. According to Principal Hagarty, a young girl excitedly exclaimed to her that the evening was "the best night of my life" The evening offered entertainment and games in the gymnasium, as well as pizza and poutine for purchase. Honourable George Brophy led those in attendance in a citizenship celebra- tion ceremony to conclude the evening. "I was very happy to be asked to be involved tonight. If we think about it, most people when becoming a Canadian citizen, means a dream come true, but it also means they assume the rights and responsibilities as all Canadians," stated Brophy to the crowded gymnasium. . "The right to leave and enter Canada freely, the right to vote, the right to educa- tion. The rights also come with responsi- bility - to help others in the community, to follow the laws, to respect others. We live in one of the best countries in the world, so tonight let's celebrate." The Family Fun Night evening con- cluded with a prayer and by celebrating our great nation by singing '0 Canada' together. CONTINUED > PAGE 22 $4999. month up to 5 Mbps 25GB $5.999. h UP to 10 Mbps 50 GB up to 25 Mbps 100 GB first 2 months.on a 2 -year term • • $199 basic installation fees Add Xplornet Home Phone for just $9.99/month" First 3 months Call us at 1-877-502-1054 to get the high speed Internet you have been waiting for! xplornet.com 1 XPLORNET Reliable I Rural 1 High Speed 'Offer pricing reflects 515 discount per month for the first 2,months; monthly price increases.by 515 per month beginning. in month 3. Monthly service fee includes rental cost of equipment. Packages subject to availability. Taxes apply. Offer valid until May31, 2017 for new customers and is subject to change at any time. Actual speeds available may vary with your technical configuration; Internet traffic, server and other factors. Traffic Management policy applies. 'if installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees. apply. Subject to site check, site check fee may apply.. See dealer for details.. `59.99 per month applies for the first 3 months on the Xplornet Home Phone plan; regularly applicable pricing of $19.99 begins in month 4, Xplornet 911 service operates differently than traditional 911: For Traffic Management Policies and 911 Terms and limitation of liability, see xplornet. comllegal. A router is required for multiple users. Xplornetis a trademark of Xplornet Communications Inc. 0.2017 Xplornet Communications Inc. • pint Fverything we value in life, they put on the line. Honouring Veterans is our duty. Anyone can become a member. Join today. r�.