Times Advocate, 1999-10-27, Page 1616
Imam Times -Advocaat
Wednesday, October 27, 1999
Business
Zero per cent unemployment in
industrial sector in county: study
By Scott Nixon
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — It may surprise some read-
ers to know there is zero per cent unem-
ployment in the industrial sector in
Huron County.
That statistic is according to a recent
survey of county industries by Huron
County.
Hugh McMaster, president of the
Exeter and District Chamber of
Commerce, was part of a committee
working on the project, which began in
▪ May.
He said the results of the survey will be
officially published by the end of
November. While the project came to 40
conclusions, McMaster outlined some
highlights.
Twenty-five per cent of all industrial
,obs in Huron County are in the Exeter
area, including Stephen Twp. and Huron
Park. McMaster admitted this discovery
surprised him.
Also the average age of a skilled
tradesperson in the county -- such as an
engineer — is above.40.
McMaster said the study also conclud-
ed industrial wages in the county are 15
per cent below the average in Ontario
and more workers come into the county
for work than leave the county for work.
Other results of the study:
• the county is short of apprenticeships
• 28 per cent of companies in Huron
County have Web sites, a number
McMaster thought would be higher
• most companies in the county train
their workers on-the-job because there
is a lack of training facilities county-
wide
• while there are now 4,451 people in
the county employed in industry, that
number will rise to 5,275 by 2001
McMaster said the survey indicated to
him that small and medium-sized busi-
nesses in the county don't have good
communication among each other.
He said these businesses need to com-
municate and work toward common
goals.
McMaster said the committee will take
the survey results and attempt to make
recommendations and strategies for
county industries.
Steckle re -appointed to committees
OTTAWA - Paul Steckle,
the Member of
Parliament for Huron-
Bruce has been re-
appointed to two of the
36th Parliament's twenty
Standing Committees.
According to the
Standing Orders of the
House of -Commons, the
Associate and Standing
Committees must be re-
examined each time a
new session or new
Parliament commences.
Pursuant to that
Standing Order, the list of
Committee Membership
was tabled in the
Area MPs
eligible for
pension plan
OTTAWA — Nearly 100
MPs, including three in
the T -A's coverage area,
have become members of
the federal government's
pension plan
MPs must serve for six
years to be eligible.
Included in the group
are Huron Bruce MP Paul
Steckle, Perth Middlesex
MP John Richardson and
1.ambton-Kent-Middlesex
`4P Rose -Marie Ur.
MPs must be 55 to start
collecting and must be out
or politics.
I'he amount of the pen -
depends on how long
'.'Ps remain in service.
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)r every $1 an MP pays
into the retirement plan.
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Commons recently.
Steckle, who was re-
appointed to both of his
previous Committee posts
stated, "It is gratifying to
see that my colleagues
have recognized the
importance of the work
that I have undertaken
ants behalf of my con-
stituents. I am also
happy that I will have the
opportunity to continue
with that work from with-
in the committee struc-
ture."
Steckle concluded by
saying, "The Standing
Committee on Fisheries
and Oceans and the
Standing Committee on
Agriculture and Agri -
Food are both proposing
a heavy legislative agen-
da during this session.
The issues to be exam-
ined are, among others,
the continuation of the
Sea Lamprey con> &
funding, farm aid, WTO
'preparation and develop-
ing difficulties with the
aboriginal fisheries. I
eagerly anticipate the
continuation of my
Committee responsibili-
ties."
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• NOTICE •
The Accident Injury
Management (AIM) Clinic
Exeter will be
MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION!
As of Wednesday. November 3, 1999,
we will be at
390 MAIN STREET SOUTH, EXETER
(the old Exeter Appliance Centre).
WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
TO NOVEMBER 2 IN ORDER TO RELOCATE.
Thank you for your patience as we continue our
improvements to increase our level of service.
Kind regards, —4111
Dr. Mark Jones and staff 4a
Everything for the new baby
Jackie Taylor, left, and Ann Heeney, two of the organizers of last Saturday's' Baby
Fair at the Exeter Legion, stand with some of the products available at the fair._
Heeney said the turnout for the event was slower than expected, with about
50 people attending, but she added she is happy with the reaction she got from
those who did attend. Heeney said she's looking for people to volunteer for
next year or offer new ideas. In addition to selling products for babies and
expectant mothers, the baby fair offered information booths on various. cam-
munity services for parents.The fair also collected three boxes of goods and
about $100 in donations for the Exeter food. bank. Heeney said she is consid-
ering moving the event to the spring or early summer next year to see if that
will boost attendance. (photo/Scott Nixon)
Hensall Reeve Cecil Pepper, centre, was at Queensway on Oct. 18 to donate
money from the International Year of the Older'Person dinner in June. Ed
Galloway, left, president of the Queensway residents council, received $137, while
Edna Deitz, representing Hensall Shuffleboard, received $130. (photo/Scott Nixon)
Hensall Reeve Cecil Pepper and Hensall clerk assistant Barb Westlake -Power, far
right, present a permanent display to Carol Gascho, director of programs at
Queensway Nursing Home.The display features pictures from seniors events and
celebrates International Year of the Older Person. (photo/Scott Nixon)