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Huron Expositor, 2005-11-23, Page 10Page 10 November 23, 2005 • The Huron Expositor WIECettaY FARM EQUIPMENT SEAFORTH 527-0120 EXETER 235-2121 www.teamvIncent.com Yr+ CASE lir ,hussels.walton O.F.S.C. PERMITS ON SALE NOW Buy unlimited riding all winter long on any O.F.S.C. Prescribed Trail with a 2005/06 Full Season Permit. Buy on or before Dec. 1/05 $180.00 After Dec. 1/05 $230.00 A permit costs less than it would to take your family out for dinner at a nice restaurant! Permit outlets: B&K Tire, Brodhagen; Middegaal Pool and Sports and Vincent's Farm Machinery, Seaforth; Winthrop General Store, Winthrop; McGavin's, Walton; G&M Auto Parts, Radar Auto Parts and L&B Auto Repair, Brussels; Mitchell Tire Service and Ken Hunsberger, Mitchell; JT's Variety, Monkton. V.I.N. A MUST (Vehicle Identification No.) DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE DEC. 03/05 For more information and pre -register Contact Ken Hunsberger: 519-348-8025 RIDE SAFE • DRIVE SOBER News HBDC going after federal funds Lobbying effort seeks development grants for SW Ontario Susan H u n d e r t m a r k from other regions. Our orga- nizations in Northern The Huron Business Ontario have access to signifi- Development Corporation cant resources to do special (HBDC) is going after its projects in tourism, youth share of federal funding. and training. We're saying, In a joint effort with 21 'Let us show you what we can other community futures do with similar resources,'" development corporations says Nichol. throughout Southwestern He says that Northern Ontario, the HBDC is looking Ontario gets up to $40 million for local support as it lobbies more than Southwestern the federal government for more money. "The rest of Canada views Southwestern Ontario as being prosperous fat cats. But, if you look at rural Ontario, we have the same issues as northern Ontario or rural communities across Canada," says Paul Nichol, HBDC manager. Nichol says chronic out- migration of youth, lower education levels in the work- force, lower income and the deterioration of downtown commercial districts are chal- lenges faced in all rural com- munities in Canada. "We're not any different Ontario for economic develop- ment projects. "We have had a tremendous challenge finding funds for projects given that many fed- eral programs are not avail- able to communities in south- ern Ontario," Nichol says in a letter asking community groups for support. The lobbying effort propos- es a Rural Economic Development Initiative Fund (REDI) to support initiatives for rural businesses through- out Canada. REDI would combat the causes of rural economic decline, including the over- reliance on primary industry. Christmas Bells JCommuni Are_Rrnging! Sncoura9ing Codaijs youth bmf s are now being accept f� Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards The strength of our community lies in solid citizens. Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a 'good kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expelled of someone their age - help us recognize their contribution - nominate them today! Nominations will be accepted until November 30. Contod this newspaper or the Ontario Comawtrity Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905.639.8720. ACCEPT THE CHAUENGE - NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Sponsored by: MIPS, 0 we. (o-ordinated by www.ew.erg The lobbying brief says farm incomes in the region have decreased by 60 per cent since 2001 with the effects of BSE and the declining tobac- co industry. As well, vacancy rates in rural downtown busi- ness centres range from 35 to 40 per cent. A similar lobbying effort by Eastern Ontario was success- ful in bringing more federal .funding to the area and Nichol is hopeful that Southwestern Ontario will receive the same result. "We're the last place in Canada to get this type of support," he says. Nichol says he's received 20 letters of support so far from local municipalities and chambers of commerce. He says local members of parliament are - offering their support as well. "We're getting support across party lines and we'll be looking to the next federal budget for more money," he says. Calendar WED. NOV. 23 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Rhyme Time Ontario Early Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1:00-4:00 p.m. Seniors shuffleboard a the arena THURS. NOV. 24 10:00 - 11:30 am - Baby Time Ontario Early Years at Seaforth Co -Operative Children's Centre Centre FRI. NOV. 25 9:30-11:30 a.m. Story Fun Ontario Early Years Program, Brussels Library basement 9:30-11:15 a.m. Play and Loam Early YearIs program, Grey Central School, Ethe 10:00 a.m. - Morning Out at Bethel Bible Church, Seaforth 7 p.m. Seaforth Lions Club Santa Claus Parade SAT. NOV. 26 6:30 a.m. Oilers vs Kings 7:30 a.m. Bruins vs Blues 8:30 o.m. Ducks vs Panthers 9:30 a m. Sharks vs Leafs SAT. NOV. 26 10-4:30 Seaforth Agricultural Society Farm Toy, Sports Card, Teddy Bear, Doll, Gift and Craft Sale at Agriplex, t Public School, Arena SUN. NOV. 27 10-4:30 Seaforth Agricultural Society Farm Toy, Sports Card, Teddy Bear, Doll, Gift and Craft Sale at Agriplex, Public School, Arena 2:30-4 p.m. Public Skating MON. NOV, 28 9:30-11:00 a.m. ABC 123 Ontario Early Years Program at St. James School TUES. NOV. 29 10-11:30 a.m Ontario Early Years Play and Leam at Seaforth Public School 4-5 p.m. After school shinny . 7:30 p.m. - Seaforth Harmony Hi-Lites rehearsal at Northside United Church WED. NOV. 30 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Rhyme Time Ontario Early Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1.00-4'00 p.m Seniors Shuffleboard at Arena If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the Expositor at 527-0240, or mad the information to Community Calendar, The Hixon Exposdnr, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 WO well ,n advance of the scheduled date. Free listing includes date. time, name of event and location only. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor.