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The Citizen, 1994-09-21, Page 21B Champs Brussels Squirt Girls ended the season with a B championship title. Back row, from left: Coach Jill Boyer, Andrea Bernard, Amy Douma, Coach Lori Perrie, Nicole Bernard, Elizabeth Ross, Coach Trisha Zehr. Front: Amy Ross, Nicole Lowe, Jodi Semple, Tamara Mason, Sarah Seeds. Absent: Jennifer McDonald, Mandy Curtis, Melissa Curtis, Heather Marion, Lindsay Therrien, Sara Little, Shannon White. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1994. PAGE 21. Bulls score 15 goals in 2 exhibition games Prov. extends jobsOntario MPP Paul Klopp announced Sept. 16 that jobsOntario*?raining, the Ontario government’s highly successful job creation and training program, will be extended for another year. To build on the program's success the government has launched an extensive campaign to recruit new employers to the program this fall. The deadline for employers to hire new workers under the program will now be March 31, 1996. jobsOnlario*Training is one part of jobsOntario, the Bob Rae government's plan to train and prepare Ontario residents for the future. It is a plan that is working. The various components of jobsOntario created more than 145,000 jobs last year. This year these initiatives will create more than 166,500 jobs. In Ontario, by working together, the economy has created 121,000 permanent new jobs since January of this year. In the last month 31,000 jobs were created in Ontario...that is 1,000 jobs each day during the month of August. "jobsOntario*Tratntng is the County jobsOntario Huron County jobsOntario Training is going full steam ahead. The jobsOntario Training program has far exceeded its goals by helping approximately 600 people to get back to work. Personal visits, promotion and word of mouth recommendations from satisfied employers were instrumental in surpassing the original target of 365 job placements. One of the best sales tools for jobsOntario Training has been the efforts of motivated jobsOntario applicants who have hit the pavement in search of prospective employers. The skills and qualifications of jobsOntario candidates are as MVCA contributes material Continued from page 20 Conservation Authority contributed $54,953 in technical staff lime and materials. The Wingham Horticultural Society, the project's lead partner, contributed $7,200 towards the project. Environment Canada has invested $49,690 of matching funds in this partnership, through its Environmental Partners most successful job creation and training program in Canada," said Paul Klopp. "As well as putting thousands of Ontario citizens back to work, jobsOntario*7raz/ung has proved its effectiveness by saving millions of dollars in welfare costs and by helping employers to develop a more skilled workforce. This fall recruitment campaign and the extended deadline will give many more businesses the opportunity to participate in this program." Over the next few weeks the partners who have made jobsOntario*Traz/izn^ work - employers, employees, community brokers and the Ontario government - will join together in a variety of events in Huron to mark the success of the program and to inform businesses about its benefits. Over the past two years, jobsOntario*7>mnrii# has helped businesses create 60,000 private sector jobs and in the process has saved taxpayers more than $200 million in social assistance payments. More than 20,000 private employers, mostly smaller diverse as the variety of jobs that have been filled, from engineers and animal groomers to purchasing managers and candy makers. To ensure the success of jobsOntario Training applicants, a fall series of short pre-employment workshops on topics such as job search strategies, computers, customer service, welding, etc. will be offered. To further assist all Huron County employers, jobsOntario Training, in conjunction with Human Resource Development Caning a series of free business seminars on Customer Service, Growing Pains and Maximizing Human Resources. These valuable Fund. "Through the Environment Citizenship Initiative, Canadians are able to translate their concerns into action, and to do so in partnership with other organiza­ tions and governments" Mr. Steckle said. Funding for activities that encourage Canadians to develop businesses have already used the progamme to create jobs.. jobsOntario*7>aznzng pays the training costs of employers who hire workers who have been receiving social assistance or whose Unemployment Insurance benefits have been exhausted. Here in Huron County,, jobsOntario*7raznzn# has helped create 594 jobs with provincial funds totalling $2.7 million. Across Southwestern Ontario more than 13,000 jobs have been created. The average wage of positions created through jobsOntario Training is $21,000. "jobsOntario*7rmnzng is helping to create permanent skilled jobs here in Huron County," said Paul Klopp. "I hope that over the next few months more employers will learn about the benefits of jobsOntario*Trm'nz>ig and how it can help them create jobs and train new employees." The Bob Rae government is committed to keeping Ontario growing and ensuring that Ontario residents are ready for jobs that are being created now that the recession is over. aids 600 seminars will be held throughout the county in September and October. Employers taking advantage of up to $10,000 available for training new employees are using a significant amount of their credit on third party training and upgrading the skills of existing staff, thereby increasing the competitiveness of the company. Positive feedback from employers regarding the value of training funding and current economic conditions indicate that jobsOntario Training in Huron County will be steaming along to new goals until program completion in March 1995. skills and knowledge was provided for in the February 1994 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework. Information about other community-based environmental initiatives may be obtained by contacting your local Environment Canada office or by calling 1 661-7785. For a team that had trouble generating offence last season, scoring 15 goals in its first two exhibition games was a welcome sight for Brussels Bulls Coach Scott Pettigrew. Friday night, the Bulls travelled to Waterloo to take on the New Hamburg Spirit 83 and came home with a 6-4 victory. Rookie centre Ryan Wright paced the attack with four goals. Brussels native Greg Fritz potted a powerplay marker on a nice give-and-go play with winger Mike Brooks. Then veteran Josh Alexander capped off the scoring with an empty net goal. Sunday afternoon New Hamburg returned to the Listowel Arena but the Bulls again carried the majority of the play. Fifth year Bull Greg McNevan was on fire netting the hat-trick. Nate Bender also had a strong game setting up four of the Bulls' goals in the 9 5 victory. Steve Smith had a pair while Jason Camm, Brandon Alviano, Ryan Kipfer and Mike Brooks chipped in with singles. Goalie Jamie Thomas of the Conservation awards recognize individuals The public is being given an opportunity to recognize individu­ als, groups and business that have made an effort to protect and improve the health of the environ­ ment. The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Authority is inviting nomina­ tions for the MVCA 1994 Con­ servation Awards. MVCA Chair George Wicke says, "A healthy environment is important to everyone. These awards are a chance to recognize valuable work that often goes unnoticed." Nominations may be made for a variety of activities, including tree planting, conserving forests or wet­ lands, conservation farming prac­ tices, education and recycling. Last year, the Conservation Award of Distinction went to the Maitland Valley Anglers for their Coming event- Inform The Citizen BRUSSELS MEN'S TOWN LEAGUE HOCKEY Deadline - Tuesday, Oct. 11 Call: Murray McArter 887-6325 George Langlois 887-6727 Brussels Bantams played the first period letting in three goals while another local player, Chad McCallum failed to notch a point but was effective. Bulls coach Scott Pettigrew said he saw a lot of positive things in the two weekend games. "I think we have more depth up front than last year and our defence is beginning to take shape. Ryan Kipfer from Milverton is filling in very nicely. He has size and a good shot." One interesting note from Sunday's game - Bill Henry was supposed to be in the lineup but was a last minute scratch because his equipment caught fire in the back of his pickup. Exactly how that happened was not certain but his equipment was destroyed. The Bulls have trimmed their training camp roster to just over 25 players and have only two or three decisions left to make. The Bulls travel to Erin Friday night to play the Sabres at 8:30 and then have a rematch Saturday afternoon at 3:30 at the Listowel Arena. fish stocking and aquatic habitat improvement work. The Award of Distinction recog­ nizes long-term, outstanding com­ mitment to conservation. The Certificate of Appreciation is awarded for short-term contribu­ tions. Last year's recipients were; Wib Hartin of Goderich for his volun­ teer work at Falls Reserve Conser­ vation Area, Kevin and Abner Martin of Elma and Hilbert Van Ankum of Howick Twp. for con­ servation farming methods and John Fitzgibbon and Les Thomas of the University of Guelph for their volunteer technical assistance provided to the MVCA. To nominate a group or individu­ al or for further information, con­ tact the MVCA a 335-3557. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 30.