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Clinton News Record, 2016-07-20, Page 11Wednesday, July 20, 2016 • News Record 11 County of Huron invests in local arts and culture Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity to receive up to $500,000 over five years BLYTH - At their July ses- sion, Huron County Council approved up to $500,000 in new funding for the develop- ment of the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity - an arts and innovation hub that will address issues facing rural communities and accelerate economic growth and social renewal across the county and beyond. "The Board and staff of Blyth Arts & Cultural Initiative 14/19 are delighted about this new partnership with the County of Huron," says Karen Stewart, Director of Opera- tions. "Arts and culture are not only vital to increasing the quality of life in our commu- nities, but they offer a significant return on invest- ment, too." The Ontario Arts Council released a report last year stat- ing that for every dollar spent in the cultural sector there is a 12 dollar return to the com- munity. The Department of Rural Development at the University of Guelph reports that the rural cultural sector grew by 22% between 1996 and 2006, and it continues to grow faster than total rural employment in Canada. The same report forecasts that growth in the rural cultural sector will continue between 2013 and 2025 at a rate of 2.6% per year. "This funding aligns with Huron County's Economic Development Strategic Plan goals to grow, support and attract economic growth across various sectors - Tourism, Cul- ture &Art, post-secondaryEdu- cation, Agriculture, Retail and Information Technology," said Warden Paul Gowing. "The Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity's four flagship pro- grams, which include Fashion Arts & Creative Textiles (FACTS), New Media, Theatre Arts and Rural Voice/Rural Policy, will help local indus- tries adapt to the new econ- omy while honouring our cul- ture and heritage:' The funding will flow from the county's economic development budget and will be received over five years. "The Huron County invest- ment is an important key to our success," Stewart added. "Meaningful community involvement and local part- nerships not only help us to leverage federal support, but also make this a true Cana- dian effort and one not just for today but something that can be passed on to the next generation" Golf tourney to support seniors and frail elderly Join us for a great day of golf at ONE CARE's Annual Fund- raising Golf Tournament! ONE CARE Home & Commu- nity Support Services is set to host its annual golf tourna- ment on Saturday, August 6 at Woodlands Links in Clinton. Tee -off starts at 10 a.m. All skill levels are welcomed. The annual golf tourna- ment is a major fundraiser for ONE CARE and all proceeds are used to support ONE CARE clients. ONE CARE provides support services for senior citizens, frail elderly and people of all ages with health challenges to live inde- pendently at home. All of the money raised from the golf tournament is used to help subsidize client fees for pro- grams like Meals on Wheels and EasyRide Transportation and Adult Day Programs. "We count on fundraising and donations to help support our programs. A day of golf for ONE CARE is a great way to support programs that make life better for others," says Shelley, discussing the impor- tance of the annual golf tournament. ONE CARE is a charitable, not-for-profit agency provid- ing services to individuals and families in the area. ONE CARE assisted more than 4,500 people in Huron and Perth counties last year. Last year, ONE CARE delivered 31,025 Meals on Wheels, pro- vided more than 76,351 rides for people who needed trans- portation and served more than 1065 seniors at 13 differ- ent dining programs. As well, personal support services and home help were delivered to more than 1,500 individuals. Lastly, our adult day program sought to improve well-being by provid- ing social and health-related services for 244 individuals. Golfers can choose to play 9 holes or 18 holes. The cost is $65.00 for 9 holes and $85.00 for 18 holes. The registration price includes a cart and a full -course barbecue chicken dinner. In addition, each golfer gets a great prize! "Businesses and individu- als have been so generous in supporting this event. We have great prizes to give away and this is a great tournament that supports such important work," notes Shelley McPhee- Haist of ONE CARE. To register call Shelley McPhee-Haist at ONE CARE Home and Community Sup- port Services at 519-482-1634 ext. 2009, or email shaist@ onecaresupport.ca or ltor- doff@onecaresupport.ca. For more information, visit www. onecaresupport.ca. Golfers are asked to register by Mon- day, August 1. Located just west of Clinton on Highway 8, Woodlands Links offers lush manicured landscapes, challenging water hazards and beautifully wooded areas. On behalf of Community Living -Central Huron, Words can't adequately thank our Sponsors for their generous support in raising over $30,000 i the 10th Annual Goderich & District Golf Classic. Platinum Sponsors Silver Sponsors Canada Steel Service Centre Gold Sponsors Benmiller Inn & Spa Compass Minerals Hyundai of Goderich Janet Stewart—Lawyer McCauley Nichols & Associates Levolor MicroAge Basics Rexall PharmaPlus Partners In Employment Sunset Golf Club T Donnelly & M Murdoch United Plastic Components Inc. Wentworth Financial Services Inc. People live in dignity and share in all aspects of living in their community. ABC Investments Beach Street Station Boston Pizza Goderich Brian Thomson Bruce Bulina—Foot Joy Ferguson Plumbing Goderich Signal -Star Huronia Jack Thom Distributor Ltd John Hruden Jones Packaging Inc. Keith Trussler MARCC Apparel & Promotions McDonalds McDonald & Humphrey -Allen McKenzie Lake Lawyers Miller Thomson LLP Precision Print Inc. & Sign Shop Robert's Farm Equipment Sales Inc. Shoreline Welding & Machine Ltd. T.P.I. Enterprises Inc. Wayne & Harold Smith Construct.ion Whitevale Golf & Country Club Zehrs Markets Bronze Sponsors Al & Wanda Smith Acklands Grainger Inc. Ainsdale Golf Club All Around The House Art's Landscaping Nursery & Garden Centre Austin Appliances & Sleep Center Bayview Golf Course Bedford Hospitality Ltd. Black Horse Golf & Country Resort Blissful Blinds Blue Water Body & Fender Bluewater Golf Course Bluewater Carpet & Tile Blyth Festival Brenda Stewart Brian Hesse—State Farm Insurance Bruce Power Calhoun Structures Canadian Crane Rentals Canadian Tire C.I.B.C. Chuck's Roadhouse Edward Fuels Fastenal Glenda Wheeler Goderich Honda Goderich Print Shop Goderich Service Centre Ltd. Grant Sowerby Glyn Pinkney Greyhaven Gardens Hockey Hall of Fame & Museum Huron Landscaping Ltd. Ideal Supply Co. Ltd. Ironwood Golf Club John Archbold John Eales K.J. Talbot Realty Kevin & Regina Dailey Lake Huron Chrysler London Delta Armories Hotel Manulife Financial Marilyn Potter Mary Ann Doyle Maitland Country Club McMahon Carpentry McGee Motors Med-E-Ox Mobility in Motion Molsons Nancy Hughes Tom & Margo Morris W.G. Thompson Elevators Park Theatre Pat & John Morris Pike Lake Purser's Putty & Drywall Rob Collins Electric Inc. RONA RWAM Insurance Administrators Saand Saugeen Golf Club Scotiabank Scott Ritchie Seaforth Golf & Country Club Shanahan's Quality Meats & Deli Smith, D.L. Packaging Sperling Propane Co. Ltd. Suncoast Mall Sunset Blinds Ltd. TD Canada Trust The Keg Steakhouse Thyme on 21 Casual Dining Watson's Home Hardware West Coast Kitchens West Street Willy's Willowlake Design Wingham Golf & Curling Club Woodlands Links Golf Club Hole Sponsors BDO Banter, MacEwan, Feagan Ins. Brokers B.M. Ross and Associates Limited Blue Horizon Pools & Spas Bluewater Cleaners Boston Pizza Goderich Canadian Crane Rentals Collins Barrow Donnelly & Murphy Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. Fisher Glass & Mirror Ltd. George Marr—State Farm Ins Exeter Goderich Service Center Goderich Toyota Hoffmeyer Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Jack Thom Distributor Ltd. Janet Stewart John Rutledge Architect Levis Contracting Looby Construction Ltd. Lyons & Mulhern Mainstreet Credit Union Ltd. Matt MacPhee McDonald & Humphrey -Allen McKenzie Lake Lawyers Medical Priorities Ltd. Medichair - Med-E-Ox MicroAge Basics Miter Thomson Partners in Employment Richard Ten Haaf Insurance Southpier Terrminals Ltd. Southwest Doors & Hardware (1995) Ltd. Stevenson & Hunt Insurance Brokers Ltd. Sunset Blinds TTK Transport Inc. Toromont CAT Town of Goderich United Plastic Components Inc. Vanden Heuvel Structures Ltd. Wentworth Financial Services Inc. Zehrs Markets Our Committee wishes to thank all the sponsors and golfers for their tremendous support. Raffle Winner: Liz Herman We were able to raise $ 30,00o — a new record, with your help! New sponsors and golfers for the 2017 Tournament please call 519-524-7362 to put your name on our mailing list. Next year's tournament will be held at Goderich Sunset Golf Club on Thursday, June 15th & Friday, June 16th, 2017. Please keep us in your hearts and budgets.