Ontario Community Newspapers

Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 10 May 1978, p. 2

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This truck is in Washington D.C. by now, loaded with the first shipment of Aquarobic Home Sewage Treatment Systems. Aquarobic recently expanded into Student centre opens It's that time of the year again. The school term ends in less than a month and many students will be out pounding the pavement, knocking on doors and filling out application forms; all hoping to land summer jobs The federal govern- ment is, again this year, trying to do its bit to help students by offering placement services in towns and cities throughout the country, A branch office of the Canada Manpower Centre for Students opened in Penetanguishene last week. The office is located at 9 Simcoe Street. Hours are from 8:30 p.m. to 5 p.m Monday to Friday. Registration takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Students living in the Penetanguishene, Per- kinsfield and Lafontaine ares should register through this office Bilingual services are provided by Danielle Paille, for both French and English speaking university and high school students Most mornings Ms. Paille will be out of the office, searching out prospective employers She suggests that the best time to call is in the af- ternoon. "T plan on making a lot of employer visits in Penetanguishene and Lafontaine," explained Ms. Paille. Each year many students enter the student placement centre without adequate information about themselves and their interests. According to Ms Paille, written in- formation such as social insurance numbers, past job experinces and specific ideas about preferred work are necessary priorities when registering. Accurate information is also necessary. Incorrect phone numbers were given out by some students at registration last year, Consequently when positions came available the staff was unable to contact some students and the jobs went to others Pamphlets put out by both the Ontario and Federal governments are available to students through the centre. These informative guides contain suggestions on how to find summer jobs and how students can create their own forms of summer employment. The centre also provides pamphlets for prospective employers Among other things, these pamphlets outline the advantages of hiring students. Loaded a OE sta nd ready the United States, and the expansion has already opened 12 new jobs at the Penetanguishene plant. Staff photo Under the Youth Employment Program an employer may hire a student and be partially reimbursed this year from the maximum of 16 weeks to 25 weeks. The grant has also increased from last years $1 per hour to $1.25 per hour. The minimum wage requirement for a student under the age of 18 is $2.15 per hour. Students over the age of 18 years are to be paid $2.65 per hour, by law. This law refers* to students working in the business community. Homeowners _emplo- ying students are not required to pay minimum wage, unless they choose for Fast, Dependable Service RELIABLE TAX! 526-5434 SHOPPERS DRUG MART. APOLOGIZES In the Shoppers Drug Mart May Money Saver Flyer inserted in todays newspaper, Bactine Aerosol should have read 412 oz. $1.29. We apologize for this oversight. Baby 'Ontario Step into a different century.. during OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 14 at the HISTORICAL NAVAL AND MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS End of Church St., Penetanguishene and SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS Hwy. 12, 3 miles East of Midland Visit these two exciting historic sites, Sunday. FREE OF ADMISSION CHARGE, and enjoy a trip into centuries long past. OPEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission 5 p.m.) Sites officially open to the public Sat., May 20 Ministry of Culture and Recreation Huronia Historical Parks A2, Wednesday, May 10, 1978 to do so. Salaries are considered negotiable between employer and student. Not all positions listed at the centre need be for full-time summer em- ployment. Residents can contact the centre should they require a student on an hourly basis or for part-time work This years slogan on the Canada Manpower poster reads: 'Hire a student, for a day, a week, a month, for anything."' For more information call Danielle Paille, Student Placement Officer, at 549-3022. Aquarobic expands to States Aquarobic Home Sewage Treatment Systems of Penetanguishene ~ rece- ntly signed what can only be called a "big deal" with a company in the United States. Aquarobic, a division of Waltec Industries signed a licencing agreement Retired On Thursday, May 4, the Ontario Association of the Super-annuated Women Teachers held its bi-monthly meeting at the home of Marguerite Parker, Ingram Drive, in Midland. The new executive was presented by Muriel Dane, Director of Areas six and seven. The President will be Margaret Hood, the vice- president, Phyllis Ben- son; the recording secretary Elizabeth Smith; the corresponding with Jack Lyon Associates, Washington D.C. for the sales and distribution rights for the home treatment plants. The new company will be called Aquarobic USA and will be establishing dealers in every State. The first Aquarobic units were shipped on Monday, May 8, by truck. Future orders will be shipped unassembled in special containers. Spokesmen for the company, Don Kitching and Jim Forget happily admit that the US ex=> pansion is the biggest thing that's ever hap- pened to the local plant. school teachers secretary Frances Bell; the treasurer, Marguerite Parker; publicity, Irene Marchand and Medora DeVillers. After some discussion it was decided the group will be called the Midland District Branch of the 0.A.S.W.T. School supplies and money were collected from the members to be sent to their sponsored kindergarten class in Antigua in the Caribbean Sea. Margaret Hood will be Spray Cans Stayner Some vinke THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL PENETRATING OIL Small Squeeze Bottle .45° Hwy. 26, East of (705) 428-3132 Reg. $2.20 °1.75 "Reg. 60c iad IT' STORAGE TIME We have our own cold sturage facilities right on the premises so there's no waiting when you want your fur for that special occasion. We also do repairs and alterations. DWARDs SPECIALTY SHOP 926-2271 Service directory the delegate to the Annual Convention to be held on June 13 to 15 at the University of Guelph. The outgoing Already, 12 new jobs have come into being thanks to the expansion, and they are already filled. If sales go as well as planned, further job expansion is likely after next October. The Aquarobic plant in Penetanguishene _rece- ntly completed training the first US licenses. The men came from the United States and took their training at the Penetanguishene _ plant. "It's quite an event for a Canadian company to be shipping to the US instead of the other way around,' Mr. Kitching said with a_ smile. Already, the forecasts for hold meeting president, Irene Mar- chand welcomed a new member, Mrs. Margaret McDonald of Penetanguishene. She LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE HEBNER"S TAXI 24 HOUR SERVICE MIDLAND 526-2217 492 BAY GARAGE & for the Crafts crafts in Huronia. WILDE'S 5th ANNUAL Yes, folks, it's true You read it right folks! Usual bargains on all kinds of stuff, no clothes though, and featuring baked goodies this year. Proceeds to promote 427 King St., Sat., May 13, 10 a.m. -3p.m. BAKE SALE Huronia Guild aJso thanked all the members for their co- operation during the past two years, Stating that she was pleased the American branch of the operation are double the profits of the local plant for 1978. PGH births Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frances Duquette, a baby boy on May 8, 1978. Mr. and Mrs. Duquette ar residents of RR Penetanguishene. On May 5, 1978 a baby boy, born at Penetanguishene General Hospital. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eelke Tjeerdsma of RR1 Phelpston. baptéme. LE CONSEIL DES ECOLES CATHOLIQUES SEPAREES DU COMTE DE SIMCOE annonce L'ENREGISTREMENT DU JARDIN D'ENFANTS Jeudi le 18 Mai, 1978 de 9:00-11:30a.m. et de 1:00-3:00 p.m. pour les &coles SAINTS MARTYRS CANADIENS, PERKINSFIELD SAINTE-CROIX, LAFONTAINE Les enfants doivent 5 ans avant ou décembre, 1978. On demande le certificat de le 31 W.P. 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