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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-08-24, Page 11Wednesday, August 24, 2016 • News Record 11 Rise2Fame searches for talented youth Claire Partridge and Myra Caldwell got first place in the "Junior' category with their dance duet "Mario Brothers". Huron County Health Unit launches new workplace 'u wellness website Huron County, ON - The Huron County Health Unit is launching a website for local businesses. Workplace Well- ness: Making Good Business Sense in Huron will help Huron County employers build wellness in the workplace. "Employees are an organi- zation's most valued asset, so keeping them healthy is important;' says Angela Will- em, Senior Public Health Pro- moter. "By investing in well- being, Huron County employers will increase job satisfaction, staff morale, and productivity in their workplace" Willert says to remain competitive, businesses need to consider what will attract and retain employ- ees. An employer that values physical and psychological health is at an advantage; when employees are happy and healthy, they do their best work. "Workplace wellness does not have to be expensive or complicated" explains Will- ert. "It involves making a commitment to health, find- ing out your workplace needs, and then making it happen. It's something even small businesses within Huron County can do" The website also covers dif- ferent health areas and links to free resources for employ- ers. These resources support different and practical approaches to creating healthy work environments. Employers can also sub- scribe to an online workplace wellness newsletter that will provide tips and resources. To learn more about healthy workplaces and sign up for the newsletter, visit www.huronworkplacewell- ness.ca. ATTENTION Youth Ages 7-19 BLYTH JUNIOR BROOMBALL REGISTRATION For 2016/2017 Season Wednesday, August 31, 7-9 pm - Blyth Arena Wednesday, September 14, 7-9 pm - Blyth Legion New players require COPY of birth certificate Players younger than 7 welcome, Atom team based on numbers EVERYONE WELCOME! Call Vicky 519-523-4870 www.blythjuniorbroomball.shutterfly.com Photos by Justine Alkema Clinton News Record Hillary Harkes got second place in the "Junior" category with her vocal solo. The "Born to be Wild" dance ensemble got third in the "Junior' category. Another very successful Rise2Fame competition was held on August 19 at the Bay- field Fair. The level of talent rises each year as contest- ants came from as far away as St. Mary's and Thedford as well as locally. Qualifiers will go to the Western Fair in London in September, which draws from 18 preliminaries com- petitions such as the one at Bayfield Fair from Essex to Hamilton and in between. Bayfield preliminary Jun- ior Rise2Fame winners (ages 6-12) 1st - Claire Partridge and Myra Caldwell - Dance duet "Mario Brothers" 2nd - Hillary Harkes - Vocal Solo 3rd - Maddox Carruthers, Hailey Turnbull, Main Wil- cox, Braylen Classen, Madi- son Harries - "Born to Be Wild" Dance Ensemble Genesta Dunbar also qualified for the Western Fair quarter finals with her solo "Blue Cinderella". Bayfield preliminary Youth Rise2Fame winners (ages 13-21) 1st - Kathryn Peach - Vocal Solo 2nd - Rory McLachlan - Variety - Solo and Guitar performing an original piece, "Foolish Boy" 3rd - Paige Woodburn - Dance - "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" Other performers quali- fying for the Western Fair include Keira Sheppard for her vocal solo "Always a Bridesmaid', Jager Hansen for his guitar and vocals in "Sylvia's Mother", and St. Mary's band "Flywheel" consisting of Cormick Wheeler, Anthony Pollock, and Jared and Jacob Bieber. Thanks to the Bayfield Optimist Club and Agricul- ture Society, to Charlie Kalbfleisch for organizing, judges Heather Dawe, Sarah Broadfoot and Ivan Raczyski of 94.5 Classic Rock, timer Mary Anne Robinson, emcee Willi Lau- rie and sound tech Gerard Creces. The judges not only deliberated on the winners but also provided evalua- tions and next steps for the competitors. We encourage all of our competitors to keep working on their skills and try out again. A special feature of the evening was during the break when Junior Western Fair Rise2Fame winner Emily Plumsteel, who qual- ified in the 2015 Clinton competition performed, two numbers for the audi- ence, "Let Me Entertain You" and "Human': Emily is currently train- ing in Burlington for the Team Canada Dance Team and will be attending the world championship in Germany on October 21-31 this fall. Good luck to all the win- ners and qualifiers as they enter the next phase of the competition. nwmo NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION SOCIETE DE GESTION DES DECHETS NUCLEAIRES NWMO Learn More Centre The Municipality of Central Huron is one of nine communities involved in a process of learning about Adaptive Phased Management (APM), Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is working collaboratively with the community to advance preliminary assessment studies. Learn about APM, meet NWMO staff, ask questions and offer your thoughts. Drop in to the NWMO community office and Learn More Centre in Clinton. Everyone is welcome. NWMO Learn More Centre (Central Huron) 38 Albert Street, Clinton ON 519.386.6711 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.