July 2017 Issue

Special Olympics athletes completed the annual 5 Km. Torch Run in Wingham, Clinton, Blyth and Goderich in early June that ended with a welcome barbecue and fellowship on the lawns of McGee Motors in Goderich. The Goderich Lions Club donated $5,000 to the Special Olympics Torch Run fundraiser. The special Olympians started the run in Wingham and then travelled by bus to Blyth and Clinton before capping the day with a walk and run in the town of Goderich. Community Co-ordinator with Special Olympics, Connie Tasker, gathered with the special athletes at the barbecue.

Community Living -Central Huron elected a new Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting in Goderich June 21. The new board includes; (front) Joan Winter, Mia Berg and Cliff Murray. The back row includes; Sharon Creighton, Cheryl Glousher, Evelyn Fowler, Tom Morris, Frank Moore and Louis Thauvette. Board members Donna Martin and Pat Carter were absent.

Special Olympics Torch Run gets special boost from Lions Club

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“That people live in dignity and share in all aspects of living in their community.”

Nothing brightens up the month of May like the Employment Support team’s annual Gerbera Daisy Sale at various locations in Goderich and Clinton. The two-day plant sale was again an unqualified success as $1,058 was raised through the sale of 650

plants. Volunteers were out at several locations in the towns of Goderich and Clinton and some plants were sold at the Suncoast Drive administration building. All proceeds from the employment support initiative go towards Cl-CH activities and programs.

Colourful Gerberas kick off Community Living

Bob Mitchell and Jean Lavis sold daisies at Scotiabank.

Craig Walper and Eileen Kleuskens manned the Beer Store location.

Ashley Anderson and John Bennett were busy on The Square.

Mary McNeil, Jenny McLaren and Linda Reid show off some of the 650 gerber a daisies sold this year.

Ryan Shelton and Kirk, Barney and Ken Stewart accept the Sunset Blinds Trophy from Brian Sowerby.

MP Ben Lobb and Margo Morris conduct the live auction.

The total reached $31,181.

The team of Grant Sowerby, Art Bourdeau, Stan Connelly and Sandy Wellman accept the ParmaPlus Trophy from Gary Gravett.

Volunteers Gary Martin and Joan Winter register golfers.

Welcome to:Pat Carter elected to the Board of DirectorsErica Gade, HR Assistant Summer Student. Erica is studying English Literature at Western University. She will be spending her summer with us learning about Human Resources and assisting in the Clinton office with special programs.Wessel Edwards, Student Placement, Wes is studying CSW and is doing his first placement with us until August. Our sympathies to Cheryl and Shelley Glousher and families on the recent passing of their dear mother and grandmother. Farewell:Longstanding Board of Directors Member Bill Pfannenstiel – thank you for your serviceJhoanalyne Aumentado, Katie Gaulton, Judy Shelton and Jessica Sluys. Thank you and all the best. Congratulations:Ashley Anderson and Family welcomed baby boy Wellesley Thomas Adam on May 11th. Arden and Caid are being awesome big brothers.Kasey Crawford and Family welcomed baby girl Riot Rose on June 20th. Riot weighed 6lbs 2oz.Jessica Sluys tied the knot with Kyle on June 10.All the best to you all and your new adventures.At the Annual General Meeting through the Board of Directors Staff Recognition Program we recognized the following staff.5 years: Kassandra Crawford, Stefanie Font, Katie Robson, Stephanie Rowe, Judy Sinclair and Jessica Sluys

10 Years: Joelene Duncan, Derek Quinlan and Kim Weese15 Years: Loretta Boucher, Lisa Boyd , Georgena Middel and Sharon Munro25 years: Sharon Allison, Jane Ladd, Audrey Patterson and Dale RobertsonA sincere thank you and to many more!

Training:Five of our staff participated in PASSING training in May. We look forward to bringing your learnings back and applying them to the Agency

The creative works of photographers from across the area were on display throughout the month of May as part of the Last Light Photography Show at the Goderich Library. A reception was hosted at the Goderich branch on Saturday, May 6 by CL-CH and the Mann family of Lucknow, to recognize the winners of the competition held in the memory of Sarah Mann, a talented reporter-photographer who died in an accident in 2006. Parents Steve and Lynne Mann, and daughter Jessica, presented awards for photographs submitted in four different categories.

Tracy Meurs topped 47 entries in the Colour Blue category to win top prize for an unprecedented fourth straight year. Barb Storey of Winthrop was also a repeat winner, taking top prize in the Huron County Event category and also winning the Number 10 category with a photo of 10 Easter eggs held by rabbits. Jim Kelly and Dana Laughlin won Honorable Mention in the category. The event, which kicks off Community Living month in May, is sponsored by Lighthouse Money Management and MacEwan and Feagan Insurance Brokers.

The 11th Annual Goderich and District Golf Classic in support of Community Living - Central Huron, was an unqualified success again this year, raising more than $31,000 in support of the agency’s programs and services.

The two-day event, June 15 and 16 at Sunset Golf Club welcomed 80 participants to two days of golf, fellowship and support for developmentally challenged adults in the community.

Thanks to the generosity of the local business, retail and professional community, the golf tournament, major draw, and live and silent auctions raised $31,181. The amount raised this year, boosts the total fund raised over the 11 years of the tournament, to an impressive $243,000.

This year, Board of Directors President, Sharon Creighton, said some of the funds raised would be used to support respite programs across all age groups, to give parents and caregivers much needed breaks. Some of the funds will also be used to enhance Adult Services Programs, training, awareness and individual support.

A large percentage of the tournament’s proceeds was raised through ticket sales for a luxury package at Benmiller Inn and Spa, with the winning ticket being held by Glyn Pinkney. Huron-Bruce MP, Benn Lobb, again conducted a successful live auction after the golf, coaxing over $5,000 in bids on a number of auction items ranging from tickets to Blue Jays and Leafs game complete with accommodation to golf outings, YMCA memberships and a hand-painted water colour print by local artist, Joanne Dundass.The event and some auction items were generously sponsored by John Anderson of Canada Steel. Golf committee members included Anderson, Mary Ann Doyle, Bill Graham, Al Smith, Rick Sowerby, Gary Gravett, Dave Sykes and Chairman, Tom Morris.

The PharmaPlus Trophy (quota points) was won by the team of Art Bourdeau, Stan Connelly, Sandy Wellman and Grant Sowerby while the team of Ryan Shelton and Kirk, Barney, and Ken Stewart won the Sunset Blinds Trophy for the scramble portion of the event.

Creative work on display at photography show Nearly 70 entries highlight annual show and sale

How about $31,181 in proceeds from the Golf Classic 11th annual tournament raises funds for programs and services

Staff recognized at CL-CH Annual meeting in June

Community Living-Central Huron recognized employees with service award presentations at the agony’s annual meeting June 21. Recipients included:

Left to right: 5 year awards; Katie Robson, Stephanie Rowe and Judy Sinclair, 15 year awards; Sharon Munro and Loretta Boucher, 25 year awards;

Dale Robertson, Audrey Patterson and Sharon Allison.