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The Times Advocate, 2004-11-17, Page 36DEEP DISCOUNTS rl'S ON I LEATHER JACKETS 1 36 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, November 17, 2004 Seven-year-old Cheyenne Duskey of Exeter recently decided to cut off her two -foot long locks and donate her hair to Angel Hair for Kids, an organization that helps kids with cancer. Duskey, a Grade 2 student at Exeter Public School, had her hair cut at Cuts Plus in Exeter Nov. I I .At left and in the middle, hairstylist Kim Scott prepares Duskey's hair.At right, Duskey shows off her new hair cut. From left are Cuts Plus staffers Kathy Mason and Marj Westerveld, mom Melissa Duskey and Scott. (photos/Scott Nixon) New $400,000AgriSpirit Fund announced for rural organizations OTTAWA — Cultural centres, children's playgrounds and sporting facilities may be some of the capital pro- jects in rural areas to get a boost from the new $400,000 AgriSpirit Fund announced by Farm Credit Canada. According to a press release, the fund is designed to enhance rural Canada for the people who live and work in rural communities. A maximum of $25,000 in funding is available to orga- nizations for capital projects that benefit rural commu- nities. "We are committed to enhancing the communities where our customers and employees live and work," said John Ryan, president and chief executive officer of Farm Credit Canada. "There is an abundance of worthy project ideas and motivated, passionate community vol- unteers in Canada. The AgriSpirit Fund will help turn these dreams into reality." For your project to be considered for funding, it must: • enhance the quality of life for people who live in rural communities; • be for a capital project (equipment, building funds, etc.); • be registered through the Canada Revenue Agency; • allow Farm Credit Canada to put up a permanent sign; • be located in rural Canada (outside a city with more than 100,000 people). RSD AUTHENTICS "I am pleased that Farm Credit Canada recognized the importance of rural communities and is offering funding for capital projects which enrich our rural culture," Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Rose -Marie Ur said. "I do hope that organizations in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex will benefit from this program." Community leaders across the country are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and apply for a portion of the AgriSpirit Fund through the Farm Credit Canada Web site at www.fcc-fac.ca, in the About Us section. Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants have until Jan. 15, 2005 to apply. The successful sub- missions will be announced in early 2005. November 17. 27 Open 10.6 DailrOpen Sunday Nov. 21 12•54 Located at 430 Main St. beside the Times Advocate. TWAT AColumbia SportswearCompany,, V `J DtTNLOPW GOLF powderroom See Our w Wean® GOLF r o zone Mens and Womens Starting at $199 BEARDMORE M41) NAME APIPA.11.1?.IL BETTER LEATHERS SINCE 1844 Section! RSD AUTHENTICS 1978 358 Main St. Exeter, ON NOM 1S6(519)235-1314 rsdauthentics.com