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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-04-28, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011. PAGE 17. Trillium awards $890,000 to area recipientsCharities and not-for-profit groupsacross Ontario received good newsrecently as the Ontario TrilliumFoundation (OTF) announced which organizations would be receiving grants, including several in Huron County and one for Morris- Turnberry’s history book. The OTF is awarding $895,000 in Community grants to 23 local not- for-profit and charitable organizations in Grey, Bruce, Huron and Perth counties. Many of the latest grants assist community organizations in expanding social programs for residents of all ages, to develop literacy and work-related skills, improve community facilities for increased public participation, and boost the local economy. Combined, these community initiatives benefit families across the province and help provide a better quality of life for all Ontarians. In addition to local communitygrants, the OTF is announcing 51province-wide grants totalling$6,852,400. “OTF funding helps both new and more established community- minded groups to grow stronger and ensure that the interests and needs of local residents are addressed and served,” Leigh Butler, chair of the Grey, Bruce, Huron and Perth Grant Review Team of the OTF said. “Each grant is a carefully considered commitment to community growth, development, and enhancement.” Local grants include: • The Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will receive $15,000 over one year to publish the book “A Harvest of Memories from Morris- Turnberry” to increase residents’ knowledge of their heritage and the local history. The book will be publicly available through area schools, libraries and historical and genealogical societies.• Victim Services of Huron Countywill receive $32,500 over three yearsto develop a rural domestic violence emergency response program to enhance the safety and protection of local families identified as high risk. • The Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron Inc. in Clinton will receive $38,800 over one year to complete a comprehensive master plan for a sustainable community food centre. • The Huron Manufacturing Association Inc. will receive $1,300 over one year to boost the economic health of Huron County by providing workshops that will improve innovation skills among participants in Clinton, Wingham, Exeter and Goderich. Other grants that are nearby, or province-wide, include: • The Adoption Council of Ontario will receive $109,300 over one year to expand programming, develop amarketing campaign and implementa fund development strategy that willimprove the delivery of information services about adoption while strengthening the financial health of the organization. • The Menesetung Bridge Association Incorporated will receive $51,700 over one year to repair piers that support a 695-foot converted railway bridge over the Maitland River which connects two large walking trail systems in Huron County. • The Gallery Stratford will receive $13,600 over one year to install interactive computer stations, which will reduce barriers to art information and enhance visitors’ experience. LED lamps and fixtures will also be installed to improve the energy efficiency of the gallery. • The Goderich Columbus Club will receive $44,000 over one year to complete upgrades to the existing washrooms to enhance energy efficiency and accessibility. These hands-free improvements will benefit those with reduced dexterity and limited mobility. • The St. Columban Soccer Club will receive $50,000 over one year to complete an addition to the existing clubhouse, increasing space and ensuring accessibility for all users of this facility and its adjacent sports fields. • The Howick Agricultural Society will receive $34,500 over three years to create a sustainable farmers’ market to enhance access to locally grown food and increase tourism to Howick Township within Huron County. • The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association, as lead organization on this collaborative, will receive $35,900 over one year to pilot a youth-led Dark Skies light conservation project in Tobermory to increase citizen awareness and reduce light pollution in the Bruce Peninsula region. • Community Living St. Marys and Area, as lead organization on this collaborative will receive $62,400 over two years to implement a collaborative approach to building family networks and supportive learning groups for persons with developmental disabilities and their families in Perth County. • The Durham Curling Club will receive $60,000 over one year to enhance the facilities of the Durham Curling Club to enhance opportunities for increased physical activity. Improvements include upgrading the brine header, rink piping and insulation for the rink operations. • The Milverton Agricultural Society will receive $63,500 over one year to renovate the interior of the Milverton Fairgrounds building with a fully functioning kitchen facility and accessible washrooms to accommodate all users, especially those with mobility limitations. • The Municipality of Grey Highlands will receive $51,700 over one year to install accessible shelving, high-visibility signage, assistive technology devices and computer software in the Flesherton, Markdale and Kimberley librarybranches to provide better service toall patrons.• The Municipality of West Perth, as lead organization on this collaborative, will receive $28,000 over one year to replace unsafe swings with an accessible pavilion with picnic tables and park benches in order to provide a safe, barrier- free environment for people of all ages and abilities at Mitchell Lions Park. • The Perth County Information Network will receive $12,000 over one year to develop a plan for strengthening the organization’s ability to expand its membership and the scope of services to all communities in Perth County. • The Purple Valley Women’s Institute will receive $14,600 over one year to replace water systems, floors and the picnic shelter at the Purple Valley Community Hall in Wiarton to improve current conditions and broaden community use of this popular gathering place. • SaubleGuitarFest Cultural Services Inc. will receive $10,000 over two years to promote this four- day festival of classical guitar music in Sauble Beach and enhance community awareness of music education. • St. Lawrence Lodge No. 131 will receive $13,600 over one year to share the history of Freemasonry through the creation of a large informational exhibit. It will initially be displayed at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre to increase knowledge of local heritage, then loaned out to other communities in Ontario. • Stratford / Perth Shelter Link will receive $56,800 over two years to increase public awareness and community partnerships that will reduce youth homelessness in Perth County. • The Owen Sound Artists’ Co- operative Incorporated will receive $103,800 over four years to provide a range of opportunities for rural youth in Grey and Bruce counties to develop creative skills within a variety of art and crafts areas that are not currently offered within the school curriculum. • The Town of Saugeen Shores, as lead organization on this collaborative, will receive $15,000 over one year to improve the safety of the Saugeen Shores Lawn Bowling Club facilities on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and to purchase equipment for children and youth to increase their participation in the sport of lawn bowling. • The Wiarton Propeller Club will receive $86,300 over three years to establish a youth centre that will provide programs and a safe supportive environment to local rural youth aged 12 to 19. The OTF is a leading grantmaker in Canada and strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community- based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. A list of all grants is available at www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/ 2010_2011_PW.aspx Moving on Brussels Public School students competed in their school’s science fair late last month and several students went on to compete at the regional science fair in Seaforth. Moving on were, back row, from left: Heather Hastings, Lorren Poland, Logan Kellington and Shealynn Brown. Front row, from left: Teegan McGavin, Olivia Johnston, Dana Dolmage, Amanda Morrison and Jessica Johnston. (Photo submitted) The next level Brussels Public School sent several senior students to the regional science fair in Seaforth recently. The students who excelled at their school’s own fair and advanced were, back row, from left: Mitchell Kellington, Scott Dolmage, Curtis Bloemberg, Colton Hastings and Wyatt Machan. Front row, from left: Nolan Johnston, Austin Johnston, Mitchell Ward, Gregory Ward, Emily Mitchell and Faith Sebastian. (Photo submitted) Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca