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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-16, Page 17Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Page 17 1 Photo by Denny Scott Massage therapist Sarah Cox loosens up a client at her Cameron Street home business. A cook for years, Cox sought retraining and education through the Centre for Employment and Learning, Goderich after having to give up her job for health reasons. Centre helps new massage business start up Denny Scott signal -star staff Sarah Cox has got a new lease on her professional life, and it's thanks, in a big part, to the Centre for Employment and Learning. Cox, who until recently had been a cook for the Godeich Daycare Center, is run- ning a massage therapy business out of her home, and working at the Benmiller Inn. Unable to continue in her field due to the toll it was taking on her physically, Cox went searching for other options. Not hav- ing.her Grade 12 diploma, she said her op- tions were limited. "I had taken some time off, and the doc- tor said I wasn't going to be able to go back," she said. "And I was worried, I had always been a cook, and I didn't have any other training, I didn't want to become a Make a Difference in Someone's Life... Be a Hospice Volunteer Hu*o CAS P1G1? +01.,.VP.r rEER w FRVIC IIC As a volunteer, Lucy gives her time and says she receives so much more. Lucy wanted a volunteer position as unique as she is, so she checked out Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. Now she experiences a deep satisfaction that comes from helping others when they need it most. Hospice is about living, not dying. Training starting Monday, September 28th, 2009 7:OOpm to 10:OOpm. Knox Presbyterian Church, GODERICH Contact Huron Hospice Volunteer Service 519-527-0655 or 519-357-2720 huronhospice'c;'tcc.on.c,1 part-time (retail) employee." Cox turned to the Education and Learn- ing Centre, who helped her get her Grade 12 diploma, and when it became apparent she wouldn't be able to do anything locally with only that, had her take an aptitude and interest test. "[The test] told me I would like health- care work," she said. "And from there the centre helped me put together a proposal." Cox presented the proposal to the Em- ployment Insurance Board, which has pro- grams available for the unemployed, and they approved it. After 18 months of training at the Darcy Lane Institute, Cox was ready to hit God- erich with her own brand of massage ther- apy. Cox says that she can't believe how much of a whirlwind the last two years has been for her, but says thanks to the programs in place, she now has a chance to do a second job that makes her happy. One of her first customers, Irene Dug- uay, a representative of the Benmiller Inn, hired Cox on the spot to work at the Inn, and she is also running her own massage therapy business out of her home. She is available for clients out of her Goderich home on Mondays and weekends by appointment. Those interested can contact her at (519)-524-9133 or visit her at 193 Cameron Street. The Grief Y Recovery Outreach Program 1 2 WEEKS T/N#AT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! GRIEF... is surrounded by so many myths, like... II Time heals all wounds A/ Replace the loss tI Grieve alone Be strong for others II Hide your feelings Whether your loss results from death, divorce or childhood issues, recent or sometime in the past, recovery IS possible. Date: Tuesday September 29, 2009 - Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm Location: Clinton Public Hospital You Must PRE REGISTER Cost: $35.00 for Resource material Take this first step in your recovery. Call today! HURON HOSPICE VOLUNTEER SERVICE Clinton - Goderich - Seaforth - Wingham 519-527-0655 or 519-357-2720 u A o • This program is affiliated with and endorsed by P4 W41110 WAY the Grief Recovery Institute. A member of the Huron United Way. • TROYAN & FINCHER Barristers & Solicitors ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that James C. McIlhargey, B.A. LL.B. has joined the firm. Jim has 15 years experience and will be practising in the areas of Real Estate, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Family and Civil Litigation, Criminal Defence and Corporate and Commercial Representation. Troyan & Fincher has been providing quality legal services since 1975. 44 North St., Goderich, ON Tel: (519) 524-2115 Fax: (519) 524-4481 enquiries@troyanfincher.on.ca 383441 We Cut /t! Would like to welcom Kim Brindley . to their team as of September 21st Kim brings with her much experience in hairstyling, manicures and pedicures. she invite all her past clientelle to visit her at her new location. Relax in our massage chair while being pampered. New clients are welcome. 12 Victoria St. S. Goderich For your appointment call today 524-4479 Clip this Coupon & Save -wave PP r 1 1 1 1 M 00 OFF AM MB MD Am um m 191 When you book 1 colouring, highlights 1 or perms with Kim. 1 Expiry date: October 31, 2009 1 A m— mu m N um — I me i s J