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Huron Expositor, 2005-11-16, Page 2Page 2 November 16, 2005 • The Huron Expositor News Federal grant will create web page for youth Federal Health Minister announces $233,000 grant to fight local substance abuse From Page 1 available to provide coun- selling. Health unit director Penny Nelligan said researchers from McMaster University's School of Nursing will also be involved in the project. "For us, this is a great opportunity to mix researchers with practition- ers. We'll hopefully be able to come up with a tool kit for other rural communities in Ontario," said Ruta Valaitis, a professor from McMaster. An expert on e -health and e -learning, Valaitis wrote her doctorate on youth building web sites. "Youth feel empowered by expressing themselves on the internet and there's a huge benefit that it's anony- mous. When youth tell their stories, they can teach us a lot about their community," she said. Valaitis said gaining an SEAFORTH 527-0120 EXETER 235-2121 www.teamvincent.com CASE 111 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALISTS Mutes Cary Sales/ 411 4444A. il�:ilt1`voI wmni n. Contractor License #08931001 P1u Bill Holman & Sons SEAFORTH 527-0505 Licensed for Sheet Metal. Refrigeration, Gas & Plumbing One of these two Heating and Cooling Contractors is qualified, licensed and insured, the other is not. Can you telt the difference? We Can. HRAC is the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada. Our Members must meet . industry standards based on trade qualification, fuel safety licensing, business licenses, liability insurance and workers compensation. Look for the HRAC member in your area. To find an HRAC member in your area, check www.hrac.ca or call toll-free 1-877-411-HRAC (4722) ficimi Member Company Cc.a.der Carrar.cr M Auk. Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh, along with McMaster University professor Ruta Valaitis, engage Central Huron Secondary students Calista Powell and Sarrah Sholdice in conversation during a press conference on a new $233,000 substance abuse initiative by the Huron County Health Unit. understanding about life for youth in Huron County such as where they go on Friday nights and how they get there - will help combat the issue of substance abuse. Three Central Huron Secondary School students attending the press .confer- ence said they were consid- ering getting involved in the project. "Drugs and alcohol are definitely a problem and the internet's big now so this should help us be more open about it," said Grade 10 stu- Model trains roll into craft show The Agricultural Society hope all are aboard the new attraction to their annual Farm Toy, Sports Card, Teddy Bear, Doll, Gift and Craft Show and Sale next week- end. The new attraction is a 13 metre long working toy train display, with 390 metres of track, 70 switches, draw bridges, and 10 trains, all of which can be on the track at once. Agricultural Society member and event co- ordinator Joyce Ribey said Society members have wanted to add model trains to the weekend event for the past few years. "We wanted to show another avenue of col- lecting, of interest," she said. The models will be from the Thames Valley Central Modular R.R. Club. Some of the club's members will be in attendance to answer any questions. As in previous years, the. event will offer around 200 tables, with an assortment of crafts, spread throughout three venues. Inside the Agriplex, there will be the model trains, sports cards and memorabilia and farm toys. At Seaforth Public School, there will be an assortment of crafts, while the arena will house more crafts along with dolls and teddy bears. The event runs Saturday Nov. 26 and Sunday Nov. 27 at all three venues from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Planning to leave a specific amount of money to your favourite charity(s) through your will? Join us to learn how life insurance can dramatically increase your donation while helping to reduce the tax liability in your estate. Did You Know? A male non-smoker, age 65, leaving $100,000 could more than double his legacy? A female non-smoker, age 70, leaving $100,000 could more than double her legacy? Charitable Giving Seminar Tuesday, Nov. 29 - 7:30 p.m. To register for the seminar, please contact Van Gerwen-Killins Insurance & Financial Services 37 Ontario Rd., Mitchell 348-8858 By Jeff Heuchert Correction Adrian Timmermans was not identified in a photo in last week's edition on page 32 of the Remembrance church service.