Eighteen Change Makers chosen

The Rural Ontario Institute has chosen 18 Change Makers who will be working to improve their communities.

They were chosen from applicants between 19 and 29 years old. They submitted proposals to “discover high priority community issues and create plans to act,” the institute said.

The 18 are:

Graham Taylor, Chatsworth,
Patrick Verkley, Middlesex,
Jackie Easson, Haldimand,
Jessica Easson, Haldimand,
Alexis Kuper, Mapleton/Minto,
Morgan Dykstra, South Huron,
Forrest Heard, Algoma,
Oliver Jacob, Renfrew,
Emily Kyle, Brant.

Maggie McBride, Exeter,
Kaylee Coverdale, Freelton,
Emilie Leneveu, Quinte West,
Michelle Lutsch, Stoney Point,
Jacqueline Villeneuve, Hammer,
Sadie Mees, Trent Hills,
Elle Halladay, Lanark,
Sarah Kiar, Trent Hills and
Erin Cartan, Timmins.