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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-06-21, Page 3Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Exeter Times–Advocate 3 Amy Weido, right, a McDonald's employee for four years, has received a $1,000 scholarship from the annual McDonald's Employee Scholarship. Exeter/Goderich McDonald's owner Rob Reid pre- sented the cheque to Weido Monday afternoon. She will take Nursing at Fanshawe College in September. "McDonald's has always been committed to creating opportunities for our employees," Reid said."The McDonald's Employee Scholarship Program is anoth- er way we celebrate the achievements of our valued employees and show our support in helping them reach their goals." The McDonald's Employee Scholarship Program was established more than 20 years ago to reward McDonald's employees for their outstanding accomplishments on the job, at school or in the community. Since the program began, more than 4,000 McDonald's employees have shared in McDonald's Scholarship awards totalling more than $2 million. (photo/Scott Nixon) Police Blitz tomorrow night in Lucan By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN BIDDULPH — There were no petitions or dele- gations Monday night at Lucan Biddulph council but several items were briefly updated. Fanshawe projects Council passed a motion essen- tially retaining `Response Generators,' an ad agency to see the Lucan Fanshawe project go forward. The advertising for this project, expecting to focus on getting "that small town feeling" will take $14,000 out of the budget this year and the remaining amount out next year, expecting to total around $27,000. The project focuses on improving the business development in Lucan and area. Police Blitz The Police Blitz, starting at Elm Street Park is tomorrow night going from 7 — 8 p.m. Coun. Paul Hodgins says he is expecting four auxiliary police offi- cers as well as about eight others to go door-to-door talking briefly about policing issues in Lucan and area. ATV bylaw rejected Council has rejected an ATV bylaw which would allow ATV's to ride on municipal roads. Granton sewage Upgrades needed for the Granton sewage system are expected to be significantly higher than originally discussed. It is also expected significant upgrades will be needed more fre- quently, approximately every three years. Lucan Biddulph clerk -adminis- trator Ron Reymer says the project total could be over $60,000 plus. Council is hoping to speak more thoroughly on this issue at a future meeting. Radcliffe subdivision update A certificate of approval for the Radcliffe subdivision has been completed and work on the plan- ning of the subdivision is under way. Lucan Petro site Council spoke of the Lucan Petro Canada site, unsure of what they would like to do with it. Mayor Tom McLaughlin has questions which are not being answered by a project manager out of Toronto. His name or company was not dis- closed. McLaughlin would like to know what parameters they can develop as well as other unanswered ques- tions. The project manager has not been available for a conference call and insists council proceed in fig- uring out what they would like to do with the site, which weeds are already covering. "It's a site for sore eyes," says McLaughlin. Deputy Mayor Perry Caskanette says all he's seen from the compa- ny is they are "reluctant to talk." "Let's camp out in Toronto," Caskanette joked. Council did not decide what they would like to build on the site but there was brief mention of a possi- ble youth centre. Lucan arena 30th Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the Lucan Memorial Community Centre which was built in 1977. The hall in the building is believed to have been built in 1978. Council is deciding if or what they will do for the upcoming celebra- tion. Skate Park coming July 5 The skate park for the Lucan Memorial Community Centre is being shipped July 5 but according to Caskanette it will not necessarily be put together that day. A meeting recently attended by Caskanette, Lucan resi- dent Brad Cannom who is helping with the skate park and some area youth spoke of some of the fences that will have to come down when the skate park is built. There was also discussion about adding concrete blocks to the area so cars and other vehicles will not drive through. The blocks will cost $25 each. The meeting also touched on graffiti which Coun. Doug Anderson says is inevitable. Caskanette says they are aware of that problem and rules will be in place regarding whose responsibil- ity it will be to clean up. Const. Doug Graham was invited to the meeting but cancelled at the last minute. "It's a site for sore eyes. TOM MCLAUGHLIN MAYOR Exeter Villa takes this opportunity to express their appreciation to the following for their support and dedication over the past 20 gears: • Our Amazing Residents, Generous Families and Supportive Volunteers • Our caring Staff and dedicated Physicians • Our Community Partners, Church and Service Groups • The Town of Exeter • The Municipality of South Huron and surrounding area • South Huron District Hospital • Local Emergency Services • Federal, Provincial and Local Government Officials and Agencies • The founding Nursing Home Committee who were instrumental in establishing the Exeter Villa in the Town of Exeter As a token of our appreciation, pease accept our invitation to our Anniversary Dessert lea on Monday, June 26 at Z:oo p.m. Exeter Villa 155 John Street East, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 Tel: 519-235-1581 Fax: 519-235-3219 n EXETER VILLA A Home Away From Home