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Youths enjoy
drop-in centre in
Hensall
BY PATRICK RAPTIS'
former Expositor reporter
Hensall's new Youth Drop -In
Centre is good idea, according to
somo of the local youngsters who
spent some time at the centre on
opening night, Dec. 14.
"It's awesome," said Regan
Neilands, who was enjoying a board
game with a few of his friends
around 7:30 p.m. on a recent
Wednesday night.
What would the youths have
normally been doing at that time on
a mid -week evening?
"Sitting at home, likely," said
Regan.'
"Either that or freezing outside,"
added Justin Shaw.
Hanging out uptown was another
probable activity, noted another
youth who was participating in the
game.
The centre, sponsored by the
Optimist Club os Hensall and Dis-
trict will be open Wednesday even-
ings, from 7-.10 p.m. and Friday
and Saturday evenings from 7-11
p.m. on a three-month trial basis.
Despite long-standing concerns
about lack of activities for young
people in Hensall, support for the
drop-in centre concept has been
difficult to gauge, said Optimist
member Alex Irvine.
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MUSIC MAKERS - Ian, Murray and Gregory Murray both sang at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home last
week along with their fellow classmates at Seaf, hrth Co-operative Children's Centre Inc. Residents of the
Manor enjoyed lively Christmas songs by the children.
St. Patrick's teacher has
new baby daughter
Congratulation go to Wayne and
Joanne Smith, Clinton, on the birth
of a new baby (laughter (Kelsey
Marie who made a safe arrival on
Dec. 17 weighing 7 lbs, 6 oz. The
happy mother is a teacher at St.
Patrick's School. Congratulations
also to happy grandparents, Wayne
and Mary Smith. Mary is a teacher
at St. Columban School.
Sympathy of the community is
extended to Dr. Thomas Melady,
Goderich, and to his family, on the
loss of a dear wife, mother and
grandmother - Teresa (Eckert)
Melady who passed away on Sun-
day, Dec. 18. Sympathy also gots
to all the Melady and Eckert rela-
tives.
Congratulations go to Lori Lynne
Willens and Jeff Campbell who
were united in marriage at St.
James Church, Seaforth, on Oct. 29,
1994. Congratulations also to the
parents, Peter and Elsie Willcros
Dublin
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and Les and Gayle Campbell.
If anyone wishes to have their
Christmas visitors, trips etc. put in
the next week's paper please phone
Dorothy (345-2883).
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
'There's a miracle called friend-
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We find within our heart,
And with our lovc.and. kindness;)
We always have a start!
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With surprises we're aware,
So let us put forth effort,
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The jobLink Ontario Program is aimed at establishing the co-ordination of a set of
services, supports and programs to help unemployed people prepare for. obtain and
sustain employment. The jobLink Ontario Planning Committee for Huron County is
hosting focus group meetings to get input from the community on employment
service needs and proposed employment resource centres. You can have your say
by attending one of the following focus group meetings:
1. Wednesday, January 4, 1995 at the F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
2. Thursday, January 5, 1995 at the Seaforth Public School from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
3. Tuesday, January 10, 1995 at the Canada Employment Centre in Goderich from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00
4. Wednesday, January 11, 1995 at the Huron Employment Liason Program
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5. Thursday, January 12, 1995 at the South Huron District High School in Exeter
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ONTARIO'S GROOMING CHALLENGE
(c 1994 by Craig Nicholson All rights reserved )
Now consider that most Ontario snowmobile clubs are
d ahead of the already strapped to meet their current payments and
world. cover increased trail operating expenses. In fact,
trail system and recent figures released by the OFSC indicate that the
Federation of total annual operating cost for clubs has reached
the way in about $343 per kilometer of trail, almost double what
and charity they net each season from selling trail permits. So few
clubs have the immediate wherewithal to fund the
of this huge capital equipment upgrades necessary to bring
d signage and the Ontario grooming fleet into line with today's rider
demand.
Fijiecently, Ontario has forge
rest of the international snowmobiling
Boasting the world's largest
membership, the Ontario
Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) also leads
safety, environment, driver training
programs.
Ontario snowmobilers are the beneficiaries
progress: better grooming, improve
mapping, more trails, more connections, better
accessibility and more reliable winter fun for the entire
family.
As Ontario has transformed almost overnight from a
disparate series of local trail systems into the world's
foremost integrated network, snowmobiling's
popularity soared. Today, almost 100% more
Ontarians hit the trails than in 1990. Snowmobilers
from other provinces and border states are making
Ontario their first winter vacation choice.
But Ontario snowmobiling may become the victim of
its own success. When the new TOP (Trans Ontario
Provincial) Trail System comes on stream in 1995, will
Ontario be able to wave the world class flag over its
trails? Perhaps.
The fly in the ointment may be a shortage of reliable
grooming equipment. And without groomers, great
trails bite the snow dust.
The problem is simple. Ontario's phenomenal growth
in trail development and participation is in danger of
overwhelming grooming capacity. According to 1994
figures published by the International Association of
Snowmobile Administrators, Ontario has only 89
"industrial size" groomers, 94 "medium" units and
152 "small" ones to groom 35,000 kms. of trails.
Given that the 152 small units are outdated toys
that are fast becoming obsolete in a modern, world
class grooming fleet, this leaves the province with
183 groomers, or 1 per every 191 kilometers.
Compare this to Quebec, whose 391 -strong
industrial fleet covers 30,000 kms. or 1 unit per
77 kilometers, an almost two and half times
better ratio than Ontario. Add into this equation
the facts that half of Ontario's existing units are
classified as "medium" whose grooming
capability can't compare to larger industrial
machines. And that many of this province's
fleet are on their last legs age -wise, requiring
prompt replacement.
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Will Ontario fall flat on its face? Unlikely, if the OFSC
has its way. The Federation are already talking about
a long term plan to assure that the province's
grooming needs are met into the next century. In the
last two seasons alone, 86 new industrial groomers
have been purchased by clubs. But the plan needs a
kick start with new dollars to lever even more units
onto the snow fast.
The short term saviours could be Ontario
snowmobilers. In yet another ground breaking first,
the OFSC has launched a member donation program
called "The Great Grooming Plan". A direct mail
appeal to each OFSC permit holder asks them to step
into the breach by making a contribution that will help
solve the immediate problem.
Essentially, it's the same as a hospital building fund -
asking the users to fund a process from which they
will directly benefit. Launched in conjunction with the
international snowmobiling community's first
snowmobiling calendar, the Great Grooming Plan
hopes to raise $250,000 in 1995.
In return, members receive a full colour calendar both
as a reminder of the need and in appreciation of their
anticipated support. Contributors qualify for weekly
and monthly prize draws and also to purchase
additional gift calendars at substantial savings. It's a
unique and innovative way for the Ontario
snowmobiling community to show its support for
organized snowmobiling.
If Ontario snowmobilers are as passionate about their
sport as the OFSC predicts, Ontario will be able to
raise its flag past half mast this winter. Great trails and
great grooming depend on it. To make your donation,
call the OFSC. Until next time, happy trails and
remember t Smart - Ride Safe, Ride Sober. For
information on local snowmobiling, Snowaramas and
clubs, contact the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs (OFSC) et 705/739-7669. To plan your Ontario
tour, call 1.800 -236 -SLED.
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