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Mike Locey is the Blue says proudly.
Beacon’s general manager, and Locey provides an offer of The hard work and dedication
has been there for approximately employment, and often individuals shown by all the athlete employees As an avid sports fan, Locey is a
30 years. For over 10 years, and learn by word of mouth they can get is the reward that Locey says makes supporter of the Colts, and having
possibly closer to 15, Locey has employment and have an employer all the scheduling nightmares the players working around you
hired local athletes, providing who is willing to work with them worthwhile. “The kids learn has its own perks, giving him an
employment around their hectic and their time commitments for responsibility, time management, opportunity for talking about the
game the next day with those who
played in it.

When asked if there has ever
been any negative aspect in all
the years of hiring local athletes,
he again eluded to the scheduling.
“The only bad experience is trying
to accommodate everyone’s time
schedule,” says Locey, (It’s)
frustrating and a nightmare.”

In a day and age when there
are never enough mentors for our
youth to look up to and to provide
leadership, guidance and a break
in life, Mike Locey is a shining
beacon for athletes in Cornwall.
He will continue to provide
opportunities as the rewards, to
him, are worth every minute spent
The Blue Beacon Truck Wash is a place where many local elite athletes have found an employer willing to
work around their busy school and sport schedules. Photo by Terry Tinkess on scheduling.