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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-10-12, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Who wants to cut my hair for cancer? A different way to donate to the Terry Fox Run Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Typically, most Canadians who partake in the Terry Fox Run devote their time to physical activities; at St. James Catholic School, Maureen Harburn has other ways to assist in our national cause. A fellow colleague put a ques- tion in the air, why don't you cut your hair for cancer? Knowing the procedure that follows with cancer patients when they lose their hair from chemo- therapy treatment, Harburn jumped at the occasion in recognition of a man that ran 5,373 km in 143 days. (A distance from St. John's Nfld. to Thunder Bay Ont.) "It's to cut locks off as (if) you were a cancer patient because you gradually lose your hair," said Harburn moments before a group of about five students were wait- ing with scissors to cut a piece of hair. For $20 anybody anywhere can cut a strand of hair from Har - burn's head. Every piece is saved in a jar. As soon as the news hit town either by email, a text mes- sage or a routine stop to the school, many locals wanted in on the festivities of eradication. Even during errands to the local flower shop on her free time, she's had someone pull out the scissors and ask to donate. "The first cut was really a shock, it was a relative, he cut it down short, then after that, I got thinking this is really exciting," she said in St James' hallway October 4. Giggling, Harburn said to date this is the shortest her hair has ever been. And it's only going to get shorter, on October 11, the school watched as she shaved her head. A decision she has no regrets of doing. "I'm just going to let it grow back," Harburn said. " I was thinking of putting a hat on, but I thought why? (I should just) be proud it happened." "The kids like it and hopefully we will raise a lot of money." According to the numbers added up earlier in the day, the cause had already raised $1,900. Shaun Gregory In the middle, letting the children cut her hair for cancer is Maureen Harburn, the educational assistant at St. James Catholic School. We are trying to curve youth out of migration from the area Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Huron Manufacturing Associa- tion has said it numerous times. In the forthcoming school year they are committed to having numerous inhabitants of the county to be the one's employed in companies it represents. A handful of Central Huron Sec- ondary School students could pos- sibly be the face of a few of these companies if they play their cards right. More than a dozen students split up in two groups, jumping off a bus to be welcomed to a place that could someday be their place of occupa- tion -Sun North Systems Ltd. This year marks the first year that HMA has put on two separate tours for schools to dabble in. An initiative that Andrew Masse, an HMA representative and the general manager of Wind -Trans Systems Ltd., anticipates will attract students and hopefully soak up the idea of staying in Huron County. "It's pretty important for us to make you understand that there is employment here," explained Masse to the combination of Grades 10, 11 and 12 students from CHSS October 5. "We are hoping to maybe get some of you guys interested in sticking around the area and help- L-LLIRUN Ph 13:1 si HEALTHCARE ALLI AN CE ifinwmi [uhIic Haptul R. Woo tis i it I {y�+rl &iI.:nht"rainwnirr^ IirispzA1 Sirlrxd Cerxrrl H,;�pird Supporting People Strengthening Partnerships Improving Performance al WWW.11pna.ta arm Turn Your Healthcare Passion into Action! Volunteer Opportunity Seaforth Local Advisory Committee Supporting the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) Board of Directors, there are four Local Advisory Committees (LAC), one for each of the hospitals of the Alliance. The Seaforth LAC meets at least four times a year and is responsible for providing input to the Board of Directors on issues of importance to the Seaforth community. Member responsibilities also include: • Providing advice on the HPHA's Strategic Plan • Participating in community activities that support the hospital • Sitting on HPHA Board Committees as interested Expressions of interest, including a current CV and cover letter, will be accepted until October 30, 2016 and are to be sent to: Mail: Kerri Ann O'Rourke, Chair Seaforth Local Advisory Committee c/o Jennifer Hubbard, Administrative Assistant Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance — Seaforth Community Hospital 24 Centennial Drive Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO Email: c/o Jennifer Hubbard, Administrative Assistant — jennifer.hubbard@hpha.ca ea ort uronex s ositor.co ing us perform what we do." A statement his organization backs up since they allow co-op students to work there every year. The group of students were split in two sections with the first group headed to Sun -North Systems Ltd. while the others went to Envira- North Systems Ltd. This helps the students understand the tour bet- ter and receive more information that they wouldn't if they went as one entourage. HMA assistant, Lisa Houthuyzen is responsible for putting these types of events together, she said this year five local schools were chosen to take part in the outings. "The point is to show the local students A), manufacturing is alive and well and B), there are many employment opportunities for them once high school is over," Houthuyzen said. The weeklong voyage will lead schools to well established local businesses such as Maelstrom Winery and Cap Products Ltd., among several others. "We are trying to curve youth out of migration from the area," said Ray Greidanus, the Grade 9-12 tech teacher at CHSS who accompanied the class on the field trip. "A lot of them are under the perception that if they want to be an engineer they have to go to the city." "Well there are great engineer jobs right here and employers are looking to fill those spots:' For all those interested in employment openings in the man- ufacturing sector, www.huronman- ufacturing.ca has the most recent job postings in the area. Shaun Gregory Andrew Masse, an HMA representative and the general manager of Wind -Trans Systems Ltd. led a tour in Seaforth last week where students were encouraged to stay in Huron County for employment opportunities. At Sun North Systems Ltd., the tour was meant to showcase the trades available for students of CHSS that are available in their own backyard.