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Huron Expositor, 2014-11-05, Page 1010 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Chamber of takes over C H Shari Evans, special to the News Record The scary Chamber Horrors took place on Oct. 30 at Central Huron Secondary School. All ages were wel- o f comed and students who were Mr. Bishop and his daughter, Dylan Bishop, having fun. orrors Huron -Perth nutrition program receives $5,166 from Tim Hortons H ss looking to fill their community hours sheet volunteered for the event. This was the first time that CHSS hosted a haunted house and it was a huge hit, especially for the little ones who were able to make crafts and participate in fun games. • Dakota Nolan personalizing a pumpkin. There were plenty of smiles shared in Clinton and Sea - forth last week, as the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $5,166 for the Huron -Perth Eat & Learn School Nutrition Program. For one week, Tim Hortons guests had the opportunity to purchase chocolate chunk Smile Cookies for $1, with all proceeds going to support the local community. The restaurant owners proudly handed over the donation to the Huron -Perth Eat & Learn School Nutrition Program on Oct. 28 at the Tim Hortons located at 300 Ontario Street in Clinton, and all com- munity members were invited to join in the celebration. "This year's campaign was a major success yet again and we have our loyal guests to thank for all of their wonderful gener- osity," said Liz Borrowman and Larry Zaleski, Tim Hortons Res- taurant Owners. "We look for- ward to the Smile Cookie cam- paign every year because all of the proceeds go directly to the Huron -Perth Eat & Learn School Nutrition Program, a local organization. Clinton and Seaforth have once again come together to show their commu- nity spirit, helping to raise much needed funds." "Thank you to everyone who purchased a Smile Cookie this week at Tim Hor- tons, you truly showed the power of a community com- ing together to support a great cause," added Nancy Fisher, community manager at the Huron -Perth Eat & Learn School Nutrition Program. "With all of the donations we will be able to continue to pro- vide nutritious food for stu- dents. It's always a pleasure to work with the friendly folks at the Clinton Tim Hortons." What began as a way to fun- draise for the Hamilton Chil- dren's Hospital in Ontario in 1996 has grown into a major fundraising event across North America. In 2013, the Smile Cookie campaign raised $5 million across Canada and the United States. Nationally, Tim Hortons restaurant own- ers support more than 500 local charities through the campaign. This year's Smile Cookie pro- ceeds will be directed towards healthy meal and snack pro- grams in local schools. How to Improve Life for Rural Canadians Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi -billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable. A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada's big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada's 3,300 rural post offices: "Why Post Offices should offer banking services" is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj. Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices. We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let's not lose it. Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ. CPAA represents over 8,700 employees of Canada Post who work in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. These offices make up over 50% of all postal outlets. Our membership, consisting of 95% women, serves communities in every province.