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The Times Advocate, 2007-10-31, Page 17Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Times–Advocate 17 Pink Day at SHDHS Cancer fundraiser —About 300 students at South Huron District High School dressed in pink Oct. 24 for 'Pink Day,' a breast cancer fundraiser and awareness day.The school raised $700 for breast cancer research.As part of the day, students made donations and received a pink ribbon and a brochure containing information about breast cancer. Student Kristy Pavkeje, a member of the school's Relay for Life committee, came up with the idea for the school to host the day. October was `Breast CancerAwareness Month.' Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian women and the second most common cause of cancer death in women.According to the Canadian Cancer Society, since 1993, incidence rates for breast cancer have stabilized and death rates have declined. For more information, see www.cancerca (photo/Scott Nixon) Winner — Braden Hulley, above, was the winner in the youth division of the Hensall Horticultural Society's `Scarecrow Competition.' Finishing in sec- ond place was Evan Krebs, while Thompson Elevator won the business division, followed by McBeath Funeral Home and the Bank of Montreal.The con- test was held to celebrate the harvest season. (photo/submitted) Middlesex CEO — The Lucan Library celebrated Ontario Public LibraryWeek Oct. 17 with a visit from Middlesex County chief executive officer (CEO) Margaret Rule, left, scanning out books for Erin and her sons Logan and Carter Lawrence. Rule says she is impressed with the Lucan Library. "I love it," Rule says. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Crime of the month EXETER — Huron County Crime Stoppers and the Huron County OPP are asking for the public's assistance in solving the following break and enter and theft. At approximately 4:30 a.m. Sept. 5, suspects entered Becker Power and Leisure on London Road in Exeter via the front doors. Once inside, the thieves stole seven Stihl leaf blowers. Some of the mod- els include SH55, BR600, BR420 and BR340. Police, responding to the alarm, arrived at the scene a few minutes later, but the suspects were gone. The total value of the theft exceeds $2,700. If you have any information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 1- 800 -222 -TIPS (8477). You will not have to reveal your identity and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. INVESTING DURING RETIREMENT: NEW CHALLENGES & CHOICES If you are retired or getting close you likely have a lot of questions. THIS FINANCIAL SEMINAR IS FOR YOU. How long will you live? Will your money last? Are you paying too much tax? Do you need growth or guarantees - or both? Two sessions to choose from on Thursday, November 8, 2007 3 pm - 4:30 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend or 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Upstairs Conference Room, Hansen's Independent Grocer There is no charge to attend, but kindly RSVP: Godbolt, Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services 425 Main St., Exeter Phone: 519-235-2740 Toll free: 800-355-6082 SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK DAYLIGHTSAVIIIGS I11EEIlDS nOVEmBER4 Sob results High score Shorty Caldwell 2nd high Bette Grenier High solo Joe Regier 2nd High solo June Regier Mystery score Rosalee Berends Oct. 24 FREE Group Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation & Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call your local Centre For Employment & Learning Office 519-235-0471 1 "Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada" TOP AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IN ONTARIO • I 10 1 1 111 Chrysler Canada Regional Service Manager Vito Evola; Exeter Chrysler Dealer principal Matt Clarke; service technician Robert Dawe; service manager John Bilcke; Chrysler Canada district service manager Robert Schuck. The staff at Exeter Chrysler are very proud of service technician Robert Dawe, who recently earned first place in the Technician's Challenge held annually in Toronto by Chrysler Canada. Bob has been competing in this challenge for several years. It is both a written and applied exam that pits the best of the best Chrysler technicians against each other for the title of Top Technician. Bob will be travelling to Florida early in November to compete against the very best Chrysler technicians from across Canada for the title of Top Chrysler Technician in Canada. Exeter Chrysler Service Manager John Bilcke says " we are very proud of Bob and all our technicians. They are all highly trained and experts in their field of automotive repair. All of our technicians are continually doing training to make sure they are on the leading edge of diagnosis and repair of your Chrysler product." EXETER CHRYSLER FIVE STAR 519-235-1525 ®� ®® 136 Main St. N., Exeter VIEW ALL OUR INVENTORY AT: www.exeterchrysler.com