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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-01-21, Page 22 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Regional wrap up Maitland Rec Centre opens GODERICH — A near- ly 30 year struggle to deliver a new recreation centre to Goderich and area residents came to an end Jan. 9 when the Maitland Recreation Centre was formally opened. The Goderich Signal - Star reported An esti- mated crowd of more than 1,500 packed the new Sifto Arena as dig- nitaries and special guests officially opened the 78,000 square foot facility. Seaforth trust resists change SEAFORTH —'While the Seaforth communi- ty development trust has agreed to Huron East council's requests for monthly minutes, quarterly financial statements, an audit by the municipal audi- tor and a public meet- ing for Seaforth tax- payers in the spring, it is resisting any changes to the actual trust agreement. The Huron Expositor reported a draft amendment to the bylaw Huron East council passed almost two years ago to create the Seaforth trust was discussed both at Huron East council Jan. 6 and at the trust's meeting Jan. 8. Changes to gun registry CLINTON — Huron - Bruce MP Paul Steckle continues to call for major changes to Canada's gun reg- istry. The Clinton News - Record reported Prime Minister Paul Martin told reporters the gun registry is under review as a possible cost-cutting measure. First introduced in 1995, the federal gov- ernment's gun reg- istry was estimated to cost the public $2 mil- lion once fees were paid. It has cost about $1 billion. 1st & 2nd Mortgage MONEY AVAILABLE at 6.5% interest or less Personal Loans Totally Unsecured if you qualify, Monthly payments as low as Amt. App. Mthly Payt. $5,000 $27.68 $10,000 $54.16 $15,000 $81.25 UP TO $400,000. We Specialize in difficult mortgages. Local 364-0448 1 (800) 387-1932 Astral Funding Inc. Harness seeks nomination MIDDLESEX-KENT- LAMBTON — With a fed- eral election expected this spring local businessman Brad Harness has announced he is seeking the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in the new Middlesex-Kent- Lambton riding. The riding association will hold its founding meeting Jan. 27 in Strathroy. Harness is self- employed and a resident of Middlesex County, where he and his wife and children live in the village of Ailsa Craig. Harness has been involved in the federal political scene since the early 1980s, first the Progressive Conservative Party and then the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance. He was active in Reform's early days, working on the expansion into eastern Canada from Ottawa. He was the first Regional Co-ordinator in Eastern Ontario and set up 21 riding associations there in 1990-91. Locally Harness has been active in his commu- nity, coaching minor sports and working on local projects dealing with recreation, the arts, and museums. During his time in Ottawa, Harness worked for the federal government and says he saw many abuses of the political system, some- thing he vows to correct if elected to Parliament. Harness says if he wins the Conservative nomina- tion in Middlesex-Kent- Lambton, he looks for- ward to the opportunity to Scholarships for teens to study abroad ASSE International, offering foreign exchange pro- grams in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, is currently seeking applications from local high school students who would like to spend a year studying in a foreign country. The exchange year may cost no more than a year at home. ASSE programs are offered to students at cost. The host family does not receive a fee or reimbursement for expenses. ASSE host families will provide meals and lodging; all they ask in return is that the student partici- pate as a responsible member of the family, assuming their fair share of chores around the house and sharing in family activities. Qualified students interested in foreign exchange opportunities have access to scholarships to defray their exchange program costs. Students will be judged mainly on a basis of financial need and academic excellence, as well as, an essay, an interview, evaluation and other application requirements. To qualify, students must be no younger than 15 nor older than 18 years of age upon departure, and be mature enough to adjust to the different values, lifestyle and attitudes of a foreign country. Students must also be in good standing hi the upper third of their class or have a B grade average, be in good health and have excellent character references. For more information on how to qualify to study abroad or on how to become a host family for a student coming to Canada, please call 1-800-361-3214 or visit www. asse. ca. Or HAY MUTUAL warctincei COMPANY NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 129th Annual Meeting of the Hay Mutual Insurance Company will be held in the Stanley Township Complex, Varna, Ontario on Thursday, the 26th day of February, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., for the presentation of the Annual Report, to elect three Directors for three year terms and to trans- act all business as may be done at a General meet- ing of the policyholders. The Directors whose term of office expire are John Dowson, Varna; Jack McGregor, Clinton and Robert Pertschy, Crediton. Mr. Dowson and Mr. Pertschy are eligible for re-election; Mr. McGregor is not eligible for re-election due to Paragraph No. 21 (c) of the By -Laws Qualifications of Directors. Please Note: Paragraph No. 21 (d) of the By -Laws Qualifications of Directors "Any person wishing to seek election or re-election as a Director must file their intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors". President, Bill Gibson Secretary -Manager, John R. Consitt debate the Liberal candi- date on the government's performance. He urges all voters in the riding to keep an open mind and examine each candidate naming in the election. "With Jean Chretien out of the way," Harness says, "this election offers a wonderful opportunity for change, and voters must seize the day and choose a representative who will faithfully put forward their wishes in Ottawa, not the other way around." Meetings cancelled EXETER — Old man winter's nasty mood Monday was harsh enough to slow down the local political process. Monday night council meetings in South Huron, Bluewater and Lucan Biddulph were all can- celled because of the bad weather. Bluewater's meeting was re -sched- uled for Wednesday. Clarification The Times -Advocate reported Jan. 7 a man and his mother were charged with abduction after two children were taken from their mother in Huron Park New Year's Day. The article was based on incorrect information from the OPP. In fact, no charges were laid or will be laid. The Times -Advocate regrets any confusion which may have been caused by this report. Research project needs participants Continued from front page portation or child-care barriers," says Nelligan. "By offering kitchen -table interviews as an option, we hope to overcome those barriers; we need to hear from those parents who are feeling isolated and alone to find out how we can better support them in their important role as parents." Participant names will not be attached to any interview notes; no personal information or infor- mation that could identify the participants will be shared. Participants will receive $10 to thank them for their time. If you have a child six years of age or younger and are having trouble making ends meet, we need your help! If you would like to participate or would like more information about the project, contact Kim Ross, Public Health Promoter, Huron County Health Unit at (519) 482-3416 or if long distance, dial 1- 877-837-6143. You can contact The Centre directly by calling Kristen Roderick at (519) 741-1318. *0* *WINTER SALES EVENT Thursday -Sunday January 22-25 .°*°�`°°,• : ALL PRINTS 20%TO5O° FF REMAINING MERCHANDISE 40%0FF ALL BEDDING 20%0FF PINE CALENDAR FRAME 19.99 ALL LIGHTING 25%OFF ALL CALENDARS 14.99 LG. 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Kindergarten Registration 2004 - 2005 Monday, January 26, 2004 - Friday, January 30, 2004 at public elementary schools throughout Huron and Perth Counties For Senior Kindergarten Students must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2004 For Junior Kindergarten Students must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2004 A complete registration and information package is available at your nearest public elementary school or contact Darlene Million at 1-800-592-5437 Ext 112 For further information visit our website at www.amdsb.ca. Geoff Williams Director of Education www.amdsb.ca Meg Westley Chair