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Adams said the recent Oscar winning documenta- ry An Inconvenient Truth about global warming has struck a cord and maybe now the time is right for change. Regional Ward 3/4 Coun- cillor Jane Fogal noted there is an environmental bent on Halton Council, and maybe the time is right to deal with climate change and sustainability issues in context of on-going plan- ning exercises. Theres something go- ing on I like seeing it , Adams said, adding more than 100 people attended a recent showing of the global warming documen- tary, and viewers told them they want their leaders to lead. Staff will report to Coun- cil on Adams requests for action at a future meeting. May Hire a Student Month By Frances Niblock While cold, hard cash is the main reason most stu- dents look for summer jobs its not the biggest ben- efi t according to job search specialist Laura Demeester at Actons Employment Re- sources Centre. Workplace culture skills thats what students can get from summer jobs and they should look at them as a learning opportunity, besides giving you some money, Demeester said on Friday as she put the fi nishing touches on a Hire a Student Month poster that will be displayed at Acton High School. World famous people making millions of dollars started out waitressing and with newspaper routes its all about work ethics and skill level. When youre a student, your job doesnt defi ne who you are or what youre going to become, but the skills and attitude you learn at your fi rst job will. The Centre is focusing on student hiring during May employers are invited to post jobs for free, and youth are invited to three free job search brainstorming ses- sions. While its too late to ap- ply for summer jobs with the Town and Region, Parks Canada and Conservation Halton have summer work. A sampling of job listings in the youth binder includes posting for a webmaster, mar- keting staff, sales rep, general laborers, graphics assistant, housepainter, boat rental at- tendant and camp leader. Demeester acknowledges that lack of transportation can be a major issue for lo- cal youth. There are lots of student jobs they are not all right in Acton, so if a student can get to Milton, Georgetown or Guelph, then thats a big help, Demeester said, add- ing job searchers need to be creative and think about carpooling or public transit. Demeester said she tells students only to apply for jobs that they are willing to work at, and that any job thats good honest work is a good job. She said sometimes they must dispel the myth that working in the fast food industry is not a good sum- mer job. Recently, the Acton Mc- Donalds manager met with local youth to talk about the hiring process. One of the things she men- tioned was that McDonalds is aware it is often a youths fi rst employer, so they stress team work, responsibility and to get up in time for their shift good job skills, Demeester said. Youth are invited to use the Centres computer worksta- tions, photocopier, FAX and e-mail services and local summer jobs are listed in a youth binder. They can get help with writing a resume and cover letter, applying for appren- ticeships and labour laws, including wages. Demeester said the pay for most of the student summer jobs posted to date ranges from $8.00 to $10-per hour. The Hire a Student Month information sessions begin May 2 at 4 p.m., and include what employers are looking for, interview preparation (May 9) and how to keep a job (May 23). Students can register for the free sessions by dropping in at the Centre at 45 Mill Street, or can phone 519- 853-5014. Lyme Disease season here Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, and ticks. The Canadian Lyme Dis- ease Foundation is warning people of lyme-disease car- rying ticks, which are carried around by migratory birds. The Foundation says up to 200,000 human cases of Lyme Disease occur each year in the U.S., but they dont yet have numbers for Canada because there is no standard surveillance system to count the illness. Lyme disease can cause serious health problems in the brain, heart, and nervous system and may be misdiag- nosed as other illnesses. The Foundation warns Canadi- ans not to rub up against tall grass or brush when theyre outside, wear a repellant containing DEET and do a full body check for ticks on yourself, children and pets. Keith Poullos of Lime- house who belongs to the Lyme Disease support group, says the disease is a major health concern now and it is getting worse as the climate warms. As one who suffers from Lyme Disease, Poullos says prevention is far easier than trying to cure it. SUMMER JOBS: The job skills students learn on summer jobs are as important as the paycheque according to Acton Employment Resource Centre job search specialist and youth worker Laura Demeester, with a poster, announcing Mays Hire a Student Month, that will be displayed at Acton High School. Frances Niblock photo