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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-08-27, Page 26PAGE 8A —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 27, 1986. BIRTHDAY CLUB Hi, Our names are Jeremy and Scott Austin. We live at 35 Victoria St. with our Mom and Dad, Kathy and Barry. We will be three years old on August 31. We would like to wish our friend Chad Bizier a happy birthday too. xoxo Jeremy and Scott. a ily : `Few Ontario Youth Hotline TORONTO — It's not uncommon for those who call the Ontario Youth Hotline to ex- press their gratitude to a counsellor for giv- ing them helpful information, but one , female counsellor was caught off guard when a grateful caller proposed marriage. Now starting its third year, the Ontario Youth Hotline gives callers across the pro- vince equal access to information about the Ontario Ministry of Skills Development's youth employment programs. And call they did — more than 115,000 calls in the first two years. "The Hotline is a link between young peo- ple and the programs of our Ministry," ex- plains Skills Development Minister Gregory Sorbara. "The fact that it keeps ringing shows us that the public has found the ser- vice useful." Hotline counsellors handle questions — thogsands of them — and make referrals on provincial youth initiatives. The toll-free number, 1-800-387-0777, can be dialled from anywhere in the province. More than half the callers are young peo- ple. Employers make up 25 per cent and among the other callers are parents, social service workers, educators, government agencies and the media. Young people often call to ask' for help in swers 60 calls getting a job. Others have more specific questions about youth programs. Many of the questions deal with Futures — a ministry program initiated last November to give hard -to -employ young people on-the-job training and work ex- perience in order to break the cycle of unemployment. Hotline manager Don MacGillivray points out that many young people become discouraged after knocking on the wrong doors. He says the Hotline can be used to direct young workers into programs that best meet their needs. Since its inception, there have been More than 115,000 incoming telephone,calls, 55,000 outgoing calls and 65,000 pieces of mail sent out. Statistics, however, don't tell the entire story. "This is a job in which you havelo solve problems quickly, efficiently and.sixnply," says Mr. MacGillivray. Counsellors who answer the telephones are chosen carefully. "They inust be calm, good at synthesizing information, and have a thorough knowledge of the ministry's in- itiatives," he added.% Staff handle more than 600 calls a day dur- ing peak periods. Hi, My name is Matthew Hesser. I live at RR 3, St. Thomas with my Mon and Dad, Kim(Jeffery) and Jim and my little sister Tanya. I will be four years old on Aug. 31. My mom, Tanya and I all celebrated our bir- thdays with Grandma and Grandpa Hesser who were visiting from Spulveda, California. Love, Matthew. CHAMPION SINCE 1886 Hi, My name is Tanya Hesser. I live at RR 3, Si. Thomas with my Mom and Dad, Kim(Jeffery) and Jim and my big brother Matthew. I was two years old on Aug. 22. I had lots of •fun at my birthday party. My name is Chad Bizier. I will be two years old on Aug. 31. I live in Goderich with my mom and dad (Dan and Michelle). I also want to wish a Happy Birthday to my friends Scott and Jeremy Austin who are celebrating their third birthday on the same day. Thanks for letting me join your birthday club. A bientot! Love Chad. Hi, My name is Terry McAstocker and I'll be five years old on Aug. 27. My mum Wendy and I live in London but we are coming to Goderich for my birthday to see my Nanny and Pappy Kay and Ted MeAstocker. Some of my Goderich friends and I will be partying at McDonalds. Love, Terry A PART OF YOUR PAST A PART OF YOUR FUTURE ince 1886, Champion Road Graders have played an integral part in thedevelopment of Canada. 100 years ago, Cham- piontoday,is it wasstill a leader in this com- "h• � a pioneer and munit3' and in countries around the world, providing jobs for thousands, and spin off income for thousands more. Locally, Champion employs over 700 people in Huron County, and pours millions in wages annual- ly' into our economy. . To celebrate this unique partnership with the community, The Goderich Signal -Star, in co-operation with Champion Road -Machinery, is producing a comprehensive 100th An- niversary Souvenir Edition that tells the story of over one century of working together. We invite you to join with Champion in this edition, to tell of your part in the communi- ty's rich heritage. A member of the advertising staff will be calling on you soon to help promote your particular place in our community. You can tell what kind of services you offer, when your business started, how many people you employ (even honour them by name), or be entered on the Honour Roll Listing, even tell why you like being a partner in this beautiful community. In any case, you can be assured of total market penetration and reader attention in this very newsy magazine -style collector's edition.. Ensure your participation in this exciting issue by calling us today at... 524-2614 to reserve your space. Confirmation would be greatly appreciated by September 5, 1986. Final copy deadline is September 18, 1986 and you won't want to be missed. Ensure you're listed among the progressive partners in Huron County who, with Champion, make this such a great place to live, work and play.