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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-09-14, Page 66 - Septembler 14, 2005 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR 1 kt'iIj lllliil \1O )I'ft P,i i llt pap,, Decorating or Renovating? We provide in-home consultation by a certified professional at No Cost or Obligationl* CaII today to set up your appointment. 19 Main Street, Seaforth (519)527-1880 or 1-866-707-7670 *Addresses within 1/2 hour of our store! Car 01ling at Lee's Service Centre Hood Trunk Lid inner.."-----31110114011111c- Fanciers Inner Fenders Undsrtlds Doors & Door Panels Dog Legs STARTING SRPTRMI6RR 6 We use Hot. Acid Free. New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 9 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am -12 noon (Weather permitting) 348 Mislay St. E., Blyth 523-9151 ieY STARTS iui., NOW! OUR BEAUTIFUL GARDEN MUMS ARE NOW IN FLOWER! Nursery Stock & Perennials Buy 10 or more...M9/0 /O regular price You Pick - We Pick Field Tomatoes Perfect for Canning! 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The local Habitat for Humanity board chose Morris and her two children — four- year-old Alyssa and two- year-old Elyjah — as its first partner family last week following a Sept. 7 selection meeting. She joined volunteers at the job site just hours after the emotional announcement. "Everyone was crying, even the men were in tears," laughed fundraising chair Pamela Stanley. Nancy Buttar, Morris' mom was also on site Thursday, thanking God for the recent turn of events in her daughter's life. "It's so wonderful when I think of where she's come in the past year," she said. "You always hear people say the good guy wins in the end and this time it happened — the good girl won." An introductory barbecue was held Sunday afternoon to introduce the family to neighbours and the Clinton community. Morris said she first heard of the local Habitat for STRATFORD AIR SERVICES Call Today + 271.4881 He ar-tland Community Credit Union Limited l t'/rrri' membership makes the (li%%er' lir Special Offer Term Deposit Investment 4.20%` FIXED RATE - GUARANTEED FOR 54 MONTHS *for a limited time only, rate subject to change some conditions apply CLINTON - Head Office/Branch 48 Ontario Street (519)482-3466 EXETER 118 Main Street N. (519) 235-0640 LISTOWEL Smith's Market Square (519) 2914189 Kathy Morris is all smiles with her daughter Alyssa and son Elyjah after seeing their new home from Habitat for Humanity. Humanity efforts when she received a pamphlet through her connection with Ontario Works. Currently living in an older home that aggravates Elyjah's breathing problems, she jumped at the opportunity. "Two years ago I didn't even have a high school diploma. I went back to school, graduated, went to college and now this ... it's surreal," she commented. "As a single mom it's always been a struggle, but for the first time in our lives, my children and I are actually standing on our own two feet." As a home support worker with Town and Country Support Services, Morris is continuing training to become a personal support worker and plans to graduate in the New Year. Morris credited her life change to the area's support services, including the Ontario Early Years, Ontario Works and Huron Employment Resource Centre (HERC) programs. "If anything good can come of this, it's that I want people to know that they can do it. You can turn your life around," she commented. "Two years ago I would have never imagined I'd be here. There are a lot of single mothers and small families in the system who are giving up hope. "I want to give them hope." In accordance with Habitat for Humanity's slogan 'a hand up, not a hand out,' Morris will be paying a no - profit, no -interest mortgage and home -ownership costs. She is also required to partner with the local organization and contribute 500 hours of 'sweat equity' — volunteer labour either on her own home or other related Habitat projects. Habitat for Humanity chair Paul Dyck said the partner family decision was a difficult one to make. And while the selection committee presented just two profiles to the board for review, 10-15 applications were received. "Whenever our second build happens we're anticipating being swamped with applications because now everyone knows we're here, knows what we're about and knows we're serious," Dyck commented. "We've got a constant parade of people going by us all the time here and that helps." With the framing and roof complete, work on the three bedroom home continues full speed ahead with interior walls, electrical, plumbing and windows slated for this week. When complete the home will be approximately 1,050 square feet with an attached car port. A tentative schedule predicted a pre -Christmas move in date. "It's the start of my life. Today feels like the beginning," Morris added. Initiative underway to place students in Huron pharmacies By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor A Healthkick Huron initiative to place students within Huron County pharmacies to try out the profession could help to combat a shortage in the health care profession locally, say Huron pharmacists. Dan Stringer, of PharmaPlus in Goderich, says he's excited that he'll be able to employ a student interested in the pharniacy field. "I think it's a very well organized and well thought out program and I think it will go very well," he says. "It's an exciting situation for both us (pharmacists) and the students to be motivating people in short, intense bursts, not unlike a co-op situation." Stringer says pharmacists will be taking on a stronger role in health care with the formation of local family health teams. As well, a growing seniors' population adds to the pressure for more pharmacists locally since older people take the most medications. "We are there to provide a safe, secure system and to deliver drugs properly. We're frontline healthcare professionals and there's a need for more and more of us." he says. Keatings Pharmacy owner Shaukat Maugalji in Seaforth is also excited by the prospect of young people getting a Community Calendar WED. SEPT. 14 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Rhyme Time Ontario Early Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1:00.4:00 p.m Seniors shuffleboard at the arena 7:30 p.m. Seaforth & District Horticultural Society meeting, Northside United Church Hall THURS. SEPT. 15 10:00- 11:30 am - Baby Time Ontario Early Years at Seaforth Co -Operative Children's Centre Centre FRI. SEPT. 16 9:30-1 1:30 a.m. Story Fun Ontario Early Years Program, Brussels Library basement 9:30-11:15 a.m. Pkwy and learn Early Years program, Grey Central School, Ethel 10:00 a.m. - Morning Out of Bethel Bible Church, Seaforth SUN. SEPT. 18 2:30-4 P.M. Public Skating MON. SEPT. 19 9:30-11:00 a.m. ABC 123 Ontario Early Years Program at St. James School TUES. SEPT. 20 10-1 1:30 a.m Ontario Eorfy Years Nay and Leam of Seaforth Public School 4-5 p.m. After school shinny . 7:30 p.m. • Seaforth Harmony Hi -lutes rehearsal at Northside United Church 7:30 p.m. Bantam boys hockey 8:30 p.m. Midget boys hockey WED. SEPT. 21 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Rhyme Time Ontario Early Years Program at Duff's United Church, Walton 1 00.4:00 p.m. Seniors Shuffleboard at Arena If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area rodents phone the Exposatnr at 527rrn 240, or mail the infoetion to Community celender. The Huron Expositor, Box 89. Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1441:1 well in advance of the scheduled date Free listing includes date, tame, name of event and location only Space for the Conrnmity Calendar is donated by The Huron ExpoSRar closer look at a career in pharmacy. Maugalji says co-op students have been in short supply in Seaforth since the town's high school closed and he's hoping the Healthkick Huron initiative will fill that gap. "I think it will get more young people interested in the profession. There's such a shortage it's unreal," he says. Maugalji says big box stores with pharmacies with extended hours employ a lot of pharmacikts and that he has trouble finding pharmacists willing to work in small towns like Seaforth, even to cover him when he goes on holidays. He says he's interested to see if students with roots in small towns can be convinced to return there after graduating from pharmacy school. "It's too early to see yet but we'll have to see how it pans out. Even if we get one or two more people interested, that's more than before," he says. Allison Devereaux, of Healthkick Huron, says she is currently working to help place pharmacy assistants in local pharmacies. "It's a very competitive field so it would be helpful to get experience in the field," she says. The positions are open to both high school and university students interested in a career as a pharmacist and will last during the coming school year. Healthkick Huron received $300,000 from the province recently to promote and retain jobs in healthcare in Huron County.