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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-12-01, Page 3Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 3 A Mega After Five The South Huron Chamber of Commerce held its first ever Mega Business After Five Nov. 24 at the Ranch House, offering area businesses the chance to promote their businesses and network with other businesses.Thirteen area businesses had displays set up and Linda Finkbeiner of the Chamber of Commerce said she was "extremely pleased" with the evening.About 40 people attended and Finkbeiner said they were impressed with the venue and the opportunity to network.Above from left are Chamber membership chairperson and board member Paul Ciufo, Finkbeiner and Chamber president Kelly Maidens. Of the several displays at the event was one shared by Partners in Employment and The Centre For Employment and Learning, seen below. Partners in Employment, at 281 Main St., is a non-profit organization that assists people in Huron and Perth with employ- ment barriers to find and maintain jobs. Such barriers include disabilities, lack of job skills, low education, lack of social skills, addictions, low motivation and low self-esteem. Local employers that have worked with Partners in Employment include Tim Hortons, McDonald's, Hansen's, New Orleans Pizza, Dinney Funeral Home, Exi-Plast, the Grand Bend Fitness Centre and Sobeys.The Centre For Employment and Learning, situated in Exeter at South Huron District High School, offers literacy programs, customized training courses, employment coun- selling, co-op employment, computer courses, high school credit courses and online courses. Below from left are Partners in Employment facilitator George Irvin, Centre For Employment and Learning site co-ordinator Jane Gillespie and literacy practitioner Barb Shipley. Finkbeiner said the Chamber is considering holding two Mega After Fives a year, in addition to the monthly After Fives it holds in businesses. (photos/Scott Nixon) A TOUCH OF CLASS Season's Best Chi ft Ideas Just in time for Christmas! NEW BED & BATH SHIPMENT ARRIVES THIS WEEK 123-125 KING ST. HENSALL • 262-3087 • • • • • • • • • • • • • G.I.C.'s d,r Gaiser el " Ins. Broker Inc. EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 POLICE BRIEFS CLANDEBOYE — Several motorists contact- ed the OPP Nov. 26 and 27 to report their vehicles had been struck with paint ball pellets while driving through Clandeboye on Highway 4. Police say most cars were hit with green paint ball pellets. The drivers reported being startled by the shots, but there was no damage to vehicles. Three drivers reported seeing youths on the south side of the road, near Denfield, at about 8 p.m. both evenings. If you have information on this mischief, contact Middlesex OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). BOUND BY DEBT? Debt Freedom Canada Inc. saves homeowners, on average, $900 per month. Book your FREE, no obligation financial analysis today. Eliminate debt. Build wealth. Live Life! Call (51 9) 263-2613 • • 411. • • • • • . • • OPEN HOUSE • Saturday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 19 at Westland GREENHOUSES invites you to wander through 3 acres of indoor Tropical Paradise • Orchids • Poinsettias • Cyclamen • Kalanchoes • Christmas Cactus • Wreaths • Boughs • Cedar Rope 4 1/2" Potted Poinsettia ONLY $2.00 with this coupon 1. FREE picture with Santa Dec. 4 and 5th. laes Coo Potted & Cut Christmas Trees Paul & Anita VanAdrichem Phone 238-1321 • Fax 238-1429 Open 7 Days a Week 8am to 6pm 10133 Lakeshore Rd. Hwv. 21 3km south of Grand Bend • • • • • . • 2 -4t HOLIDAY SALE UP TO 20% OFF IO9p f • r,l►,wi ziS aft1 UN/T 101 • 190 - .;. . TH'. ER' ONTARIOMN M D. E. . s3 MANNINGTON & NEW SIA1NMASTER resilient flooring YOUR HomeSty% carpet on sale until Dec 31