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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-04-13, Page 20The giving spirit Blyth Legion president Thelma Johnson accepts a cheque for $10,000 from Janice Henry representing the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The Legion Ladies wanted to donate the money they received through fundraising events to go towards fixing up Memorial Hall and the Legion building. (Heather Crawford photo) County 5th lowest in production wages 11111111.11111 Hate, 7 ' . . ge& TOMOntOKI War Amps programs are a time-honoured tradition. Today, there are programs like CHAMP, Matching Mothers, and JUMPSTART. Tomorrow, CHAMP graduates will carry on The War Amps legacy of "amputees helping amputees." For more information, or to order your 2006 key tags, contact The War Amps. E-ZEE ACCESS: Tat: 1-800-250-3030 Fax: 1-800-219-8988 Or visit our Web site at vAinv.waramps.ca. Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 FIR00111 PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006. Huron County is in a strong competitive position when it comes to manufacturing salaries, according to a report on the county's manufacturing marketing strategy. According the report. Huron has the fifth lowest rate of wages for production workers in the province at $35,666. That's 15 per cent less than the Ontario benchmark of $41,816. Huron ranks behind Kawartha Lakes, Bruce, Dufferin and Grey for the cheapest industrial wage. Other - strengths for the county's industrial sector, accordirrg to a survey of manufacturers, are: the overall cost of business operation in the county, a good work ethic, lower tax rates. and a good quality of life and easy-paced lifestyle. Manufacturers saw Huron's biggest weakness as a lack of skilled labour (mentioned by 85 per cent of those polled), a lack of many business services, the distance from major four-lane highways, a small labour pool to draw on and losing workers to bigger markets. There are 308 acres of serviced industrial land available in the county with the largest parcel of 135 acres at the Huron Park Industrial Park in South Huron followed by 86 acres at Hensall. -Wingham's industrial park has 40 acres and Goderich has 37. Huron has a total of 171 manufacturing plants, with 14 employing 100 employees or more, for 64 per cent of the jobs. On the other end of the scale there are 110 plants with one to 10 employees, making up seven per cent of the jobs in the industrial sector. By Andrew Smith Advance-Times The little town of Wingham made a big impression on the entire country on March 29 when they were announced as one of the top 50 finalists for Kraft Hockeyville. The community came out to the arena for a free skate and to watch the first episode of Kraft Hockeyville, anticipating the moment when the 450 entries would be pared down to just 50. Reaching the climax of the show, the Central winners were announced, with a roar of celebration as Wingham was the second community named from the region. Through the whole process from the beginning, director of recreation/facilities Pat Newson has been amazed by the amount of community spirit in Wingham, and the chance to go on to the second stage is a testament to what is possible when the community works together. Since being named as one of the top 50, Newson says the community's desire to get involved has tripled, with phone calls coming in asking On Monday, April 3, CHSS launched its RedWalk 06 Walk-a-thon with some fantastic news. The Avon Maitland District School Board is investing $1.6 million in the school over the next two years. The lion's share of this investment will go towards renovating the school's large gymnasium, which has not had an overhaul since 1963. The gym will see the removal of the stage to extend the playing surface, and a new hardwood floor will be added to replace the decaying and out-dated tile floor. The gym will also have the following items replaced or added: lighting, heating and air conditioning, seating, change rooms, basketball how they can help make Wingham Hockeyville. The next task for the Hockeyville committee is to come up with a two-minute video that answers the question of why Wingham deserves to be Hockeyville. The videos will be shown on the April 12 and 19 episodes of Hockeyville, and 25 will be picked to go to stage three. Voting will be an important part of the selection process, as four communities from each of the five regions will be picked by judges, and one will be voted on by the rest of the country. "We just hope to impress the judges and all of Canada, and hope they vote for us," Newson said. A plea is being made by Newson and all involved to spread the word to everyone in Huron County and build support for Wingham's bid. As part of Wingham's bid, Doug Layton will be bringing a request to Huron County council asking for support. Talking with others in the area already, Layton says people are ready to help Wingham. "The other municipalities are happy for us, hopefully it backboards/nets, regulation sized volleyball — basketball and badminton courts, a new storage area, stage, video and media connections and display, and sound system. The new facilities in the gym will be nothing short of state- of-the-art. In their effort to further the cause to acquire a new gym, the students and staff at CHSS have been fundraising for the past two years. To date they have raised a. total of approximately $40,000. CHSS has committed itself to raising a total of $100,000 to be put towards the total cost of the gym's renovations. This year's RedWalk (walk- a-thon) will see all proceeds go towards renewing the centrepiece of the school. will carry in them voting for. us," Layton said. Half of the videos will be highlighted on April 12 and the other half on April 19. Viewer voting will take place after the April 12 airing. Votes will be taken until Friday, April 14 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Again after the April 19 airing, votes will be taken until Friday April 21 until 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Tune in to CBC each night for more details and remember to vote for Wingham. A Hockeyville road trip to Kingston is planned for April 12 and April 19 for the CBC taping of Hockeyville. You can be a part of this exciting venture and help support Wingham's bid for Hockeyville 2006. The bus leaves the North Huron Wescast Community Complex at 9 a.m. and will return at approximately midnight. The show • tapes from 4:30-5:45 p.m. If interested in joining the bus trip, call the NHWCC at 357- 1208 to reserve a seat. The cost is $37. per person. Anyone attending is encouraged to wear a Wingham hockey jersey or Students and staff will be canvassing the neighbour- hoods looking for donations/pledges to help them reach their goal. A donation of any amount would be appreciated. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more and will be issued by the Foundation for Enriching Education Perth Huron. RedWalk 06 is a student generated activity where all participating students walk 16.7 kilometres to the Varna Complex for a day of activities to celebrate the school's accomplishments, not the least of which will be the success of • this year's major fundraiser. For info call 482-3471 or visit at www.amdsb.ca/CHSS something -representing the town. Attire must be bright solid colours, preferably hockey themed clothing. No corporate logos or writing, no prints, stripes, polka dots or small plaid are allowed (hockey jersey team logos are permitted. 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