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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-03-23, Page 7Wednesday, March 23, 2016 • Huron Expositor 7 Local is recognized with significant award FourhUCCh@S work Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Through the tough chal- lenges of life Ross McGrath has endured, he is still "good humoured" and constantly telling jokes and living life to the fullest. This month he won a significant accolade called the Award for Fortitude for his dedication to Scouts Canada. "This is a very special award," said his scout leader, Shari Campbell. During a recent phone interview it was evident that Campbell was filled with emotion by the tone of her voice, "It was great to see the smile on his face when he realized that (it was) for him." This is for both the youth and adult members of Scouts Canada. It signifies the fact that despite their physical and mental impediments, they play a significant contribution to Scouts Canada. Shaun Gregory Ross McGrath, 18, with his mother Effie and brother Levi. He was given an Award for Fortitude for his constant contribution to Scouts Canada. "Ross, your persever- to do their best," was ance and positive attitude stated in a document by continually inspire others Scouts Canada. Blyth Centre for the Arts and Huron Arts & Heritage Network Scholarship Fund Blyth Centre for the Arts and Huron Arts & Heritage Network (HAHN) are pleased to announce a new scholar- ship fund to support graduat- ing high school students from Huron County with their post -secondary school stud- ies in the arts. The scholarship fund will provide up to $1,000 to a deserving young arts student, or can be divided into two $500 scholarships for two deserving arts students. "This scholarship will provide much needed support to young graduates as the venture on into their post- secondary education in the arts," said HAHN Board Chair Aaron Neeb, adding that the development of this scholar- ship fulfills a recommendation in the Huron County Cultural Plan to establish a scholarship fund for Huron County stu- dents pursuing the arts. "The Blyth Centre for the Arts is pleased to offer this sup- port to Huron County gradu- ates as they pursue studies in the arts at the post -secondary level," said David Armstrong, President, Blyth Centre for the Arts. "Through 41 seasons, the Blyth Festival has been signifi- cantly enriched by the involve- ment of our talented young people and we see this as an opportunity to continue to encourage these young artists" In order to qualify for this scholarship fund, applicants must: • Be graduating from a Huron County secondary school in June • Be attending a post -second- ary institute enrolled in an arts program in September • Provide samples ofyour artis- tic work, whether it be in visual arts, theatre, music, writing, etc. • Show support from a teacher The deadline for submis- sions is April 8 by 5 p.m. All submissions will be reviewed by a jury made up of members of the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Huron Arts & Heritage Network board members. The winner(s) of the scholarship will be recognized and awarded at the Huron County Cultural Awards scheduled to take place on May 6 at the White Carnation in Holmes- ville. The Scholarship Fund is a new addition to the Cultural Awards, which is an annual event held to recognize the exceptional achievements of Huron County residents, busi- nesses, and organizations in the following categories: Cul- tural Event/Organization, Indi- vidual Artist, Community Con- tribution, Heritage, and Innovation. Tickets for the awards are $20 each and can be purchased through the Blyth Festival box office at 519-523- 9300 or toll free at 1-877-862-5984. For full details about the scholarship or to download the application form, please visit www.creativehuron.ca. For more information, please contact Rick Sickinger, Cultural Development Officer, at rickinger@huroncounty.ca or call 519-482-5457 ext. 8. together to get Syrian family Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A few blocks away from each other at Seaforth's most focal coordinates are the two Ethiopian families. Less than two months from now the town's latest humanitarian efforts in the refugee crusade will include a Syrian family all thanks to four churches. Canada as a nation has surpassed their promise of 25,000 Syrian refugees, but through a joint venture with the Brucefield Community United Church, Clinton United Church and Vanastra Christian Reformed Church, the Egmondville United Church is stretching that already exceeded number to five more desperate souls. The charitable endeavor known as the Tuckersmith Refugee Project first broke ground last Halloween when the organization attended a seminar put together by the United Church of Canada in London Ont. The conference educated the public on the Syrian crisis that has left more than four million Syri- ans in search of a better life in both bordering and far afield countries. Realizing the importance of human life, the TRP acted immedi- ately and submitted an application last December. The charitable organization was then told 200 other 1erth Baseball for players with Special Needs of all ages! To read about the program, please Google 'New program hopes to be a home run' Stratford Gazette —April 9, 20 To view the pictures of our first season, taken by The Mitchell Advocate, please Google www.mitchelladvocate.com/2015/06/01/challenge- baseball-underway OOptui Stall enge Base o 5 If interested, please e-mail Optimist Dianne Oliver by April 11 wpchallengebaseball@outlook.com churches were hurtling down that same path of wel- coming refugees and only seven families were available. "So we decided to go on a private sponsorship pro- gram," explained Jack McLa- chlan, chair of the Tucker - smith Refugee Project.In the Expositor's office, McLa- chlan, Huron East>s first Clerk -Administrator who had retired from council five year prior said after an in- depth investigation of two families they decided to select a husband, wife, two children, and the mother in-law. "This is the first family sponsored by the Egmond- ville church, it is big for us," also adding that they have reached out to people in Africa, but nothing to this magnitude. To make the mission as successful as possible five committees, including four local churches, have been formed. From their constant pledges, a house in Egmond- ville is now available for the family to live. Since this is in the 'beginning stages,' McLa- chlan indicated that not only will they need $27,000- $37,000 to sponsor the Syri- an's for the first year but they are also looking for dona- tions for clothing, appliances and anything else that a fam- ily from a foreign country could benefit from. "You hear the stories of families that have been in a refugee camp for 14 years," stated McLachlan. "It just makes you feel good you can do something good for them." According to McLachlan they are expected to arrive on Canadian soil sometime in the next six weeks. And to top it off he said they should adjust quite easily seeing as the entire family knows a "lit- tle bit' of English and the father is an experienced elec- trician. As soon as they are established in the commu- nity, McLachlan added the family of five is not travelling to take advantage of the gov- ernment by applying for social assistance and such. "That was the view that some people had, when we first made the announce- ment. They said there (are) people here (in Canada) that could use the help. My com- ment back is yes, but there (are) government programs they can partake in," ended McLachlan." "They are coming to make our country better." PIA14°� .Irlirr�►�. 417 Main St. Exeter, ON 519-235-4949 realtyexecutivesplatinum.ca Hiring Announcement! Matt Den Hollander, Broker of Record is pleased to announce the hiring of Tracey Eckert, Sales Representative. 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