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The Times Advocate, 2006-06-14, Page 3434 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Evan Foran (left) and Lukasz Pach were some of the 1st Exeter Scouts working on their paddling skills Saturday at Morrison Dam along with 53 cubs and scouts from Kincardine, Kirkton, Blyth, Mitchell, Zurich and Ailsa Craig. (photo/Pat Bolen) Darian Tomlinson shows off the contribution she made June 6 to the Exeter Fire Department food drive which collected non-perishable food items and financial donations for the Exeter Community food bank. (photo/Pat Bolen) Exeter fire fighters Scott Heywood, Bill Vandeworp and Todd Robinson were serv- ing up breakfast Saturday morning at the firehall during the annual fire- fighters breakfast at the fire hall. (photo/Pat Bolen) Canada Day events planned for Lucan By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN BIDDULPH — Canada Day plans are set for Lucan with most scheduled at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre. Events for July 1 include a morn- ing parade, a Lucan Optimist Bicycle Rodeo, a free barbecue, a flag raising and cake cutting, free admittance into the Donnelly Museum, free swimming at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre swimming pool, an outdoor concert and beer tent with the Moonshine Riders, games for the children and Jack Russell Terrier races. Other events are planned for the Lucan Legion and fireworks are planned for Granton. Other council notes: Policing Sgt. Dan Grant is promoted to inspector for the OPP. He will be the new detachment commander in the Huron Detachment, starting early next month. Paul Hodgins spoke of a June 22 police blitz event on Elm Street. There is also the possibility of a barbecue fundraiser for the July 7- 8 weekend. Fanshawe projects The Lucan Biddulph Economic Development Committee, part of the Business Association has spo- ken to a few ad agencies regarding their next step with the Fanshawe graphic design student project win- ners. The projects focus on improving the business development in Lucan and area. Hire a Student Week EXETER — June 12-16 is Hire A Student Week. The summer is fast approach- ing, which means students from all over the region are looking for jobs. The temporary and flexible labour services secondary and post -secondary students provide can be a valuable resource for your business. If your company receives rush orders, has an employee on maternity leave, or needs to improve office efficien- cy, hire a student! Students can offer many skills including: • Flexibility — Students can often work days, evenings or weekends. Some are available for part-time employment, while others are available full time. From physical labour to office work to computer programming, students can meet your needs. • Technological skills — Today's generation of young Canadians is among the best educated and most at ease with changing technologies. They have a lot to offer the workforce. But they have to start somewhere. • Learning is their business — Students are tal- ented and adaptable. Learning is their full-time job. • Community enhancement — Summer jobs help students enhance their employability skills, finance post -secondary education and contribute to the local economy. • Odd jobs — Businesses and private households often have tasks that no one has time to do. Answering telephones, mowing lawns, faxing let- ters or cleaning an office are jobs that students can help you with. Odd jobs help young people gain valuable work experience, and can last from one hour to several weeks. The Exeter Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) encourages local businesses to hire a stu- dent this summer. Whether it is a casual, part- time, or full-time opportunity, summer jobs pro- vide students with valuable experience. The SCCY offers free job posting services for employers. Homeowners and employers looking for help with odd jobs around the home or business can also hire students through the SCCY. Call (519) 235- 1711 to place a job order for free or visit us at 349 Main St. S., Exeter. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on the Government of Canada's programs and services, please call the toll-free Youth Info Line at 1-800-935-5555, the touch-tone phone or teletypewriter line (TTY) at 1- 800-926-9105 or visit youth.gc.ca. You can also visit jobbank.gc.ca for more free services for employers and job seekers. KATIE EMMRICH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OFFICER Grand Bend raises $2,600 Tim Hortons Camp Day was a success June 7 with over 2,900 stores participating across Canada and the United States, raising $7.2 million through coffee pur- chases and cash donations.The amount raised this year exceeds the 2005 total of $6.4 million, meaning 11,000 children will go to one of six Tim Hortons Children's Foundation camps this year. Many people from the community helped serve customers like Bob Sheren working with Jenna Snell at the Grand Bend Tim Hortons which raised $2,600.The Lucan Tim Hortons raised over $3,240.The total for the Exeter Tim Hortons was unknown as the TA was going to press. (photo/submitted)