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The Citizen, 2012-03-22, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012. PAGE 11. Warm weather brings early signs of spring There were all sorts of examples of “taking time to smell the roses” this past week. I believe there are Canada geese with us all winter long; however, they stay pretty low key. Recently they can be heard many times a day honking overhead headed for summer habitat. Then there was the cheeky robin who was announcing his return from the tree outside my kitchen window. I’ve spotted patches of snowdrops in the grass and crocus in flower beds, bright spots in the midst of dead gardens. And you can believe it, the grass is greening up? I’m not ready to start cutting grass yet. The next official board meeting for Londesborough United Church will be held in the church basement on Tuesday, March 29 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Lenten candle lit at Londesborough United on the third Sunday of Lent, March 18 represented sand. Just as Christ faced many temptations in the desert, Christians face temptations in life. The sand of the desert reminds them that God’s faithfulness will see them through these times. Terry Fletcher conducted a Celtic service in honour of St. Patrick that morning. His supporting scripture was Mark 6: 6-13. Knox United in Auburn will hold its annual roast beef dinner on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Pupils are back in classes this week on the last leg of the school year for 2011/2012. Those at Hullett Central Public School are preparing for a school concert and coming up soon, their ninth annual community fun night and silent auction on April 13. This year’s theme is NASCAR. The school will be looking for your help and attendance. All of the pupils will be looking for someone to twin up with for the school’s next spirit day. March 30 is “twin day”. Dressing alike and having the same hairdo will cause some fun and double takes. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) has launched a campaign to attract more international students to the board’s schools. AMDSB manager of communications Steve Howe said the board began the campaign late last year after realizing the board already had 20 students from eight countries attending its schools, “without doing anything.” Howe said the board decided to make an effort at marketing AMDSB schools to international families to see how many more students would be interested in Perth or Huron counties. There are three benefits of having international students in the board’s schools, Howe said. While international students learn about Canadian culture, Canadian AMDSB students have the chance to learn more about the diverse cultures around the world from their new international classmates. More international students also increase enrolment and because international students pay fees to attend, it serves as extra revenue for the board. Howe said the board has started working in countries whose students already attend AMDSB schools. He noted that many international students come from Brazil and the board wants to build on the word-of- mouth reputation the board has in the South American country. The five Russian teachers who visited Stratford schools in October also spread the word about the AMDSB. The result is that a group of Russian students will come to Stratford this summer. Staying with local host families, the Russian students will attend classes at Stratford Central, which also runs summer classes for AMDSB students. Howe said the Russians will be paired with a Canadian “student buddy” and the international students will not only learn more English, but will also learn about Canadian culture by visiting famous Ontario landmarks like Niagara Falls. The board also sent Howe to Mexico this February, as part of the “Imagine Studying in Canada” tour comprised of several school boards and post-secondary institutions. Howe said Canadian school boards were popular with Mexican students until a 2009 Canadian visa requirement resulted in less students attending. But numbers are rebounding and Howe described the turn out at the tour’s information fairs as “phenomenal”. Howe visited Guadalajara, Queretaro and Mexico City with the tour. He said there was a lot of interest from families with students in, or entering, Grades 7 and 8. The AMDSB will accept students from about Grades 6 to 12. The board has also set up a website at www.yourschoolsin canada.com to promote the board and Perth and Huron counties. With the slogan “Come for the education, stay for the experience,” the board touts its academic programs while also highlighting local events and places such as Lake Huron, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the Exeter Ram rodeo. The website is available in several languages, including Spanish and Mandarin. Well done Kennedy Huether was awarded on Thursday at Blyth Public School as members from the Blyth Legion were there to present her with her prize. Huether’s Remembrance Day poster placed first in the primary division at the Legion and then placed first in the coloured poster category in the zone competition, but then Huether’s poster placed second in the district competition. Huether was awarded earlier this month by Blyth Legion President Andy Lubbers and Legion member Thelma Johnston. (Shawn Loughlin photo) International students sought By Rita Marshall Special to The Citizen Continued from page 1 had more collisions,” he said. “Deer haven’t gone to their winter areas, they’ve stayed in their fall ranges and haven’t been confined to winter habitats. Things are skewed.” He also echoed Trick’s words stating that predators would have had a tougher time catching the deer without the heavy snow to slow the deer down. Huron County fawns also reproduce rapidly and often in multiples, according to Malhiot, in normal conditions. “Most of our deer, even in a moderate winter, will produce twins,” he said. “Due to the condition the herd is in now many may produce triplets this year. We generally see, in a mild winter, a higher precentage of triplets” He also said that, due to the relatively temperate nature of Huron county, most fawns reproduce less than a year after their own birth. “Seventy per cent of the fawns in the area begin to breed six or seven months after being born,” he said. To avoid accidents involving deer, the OPP suggest the following actions: • Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours just before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions. • Drive with caution in areas known to have large deer populations. Remember, if you see one deer, others are likely nearby. • Use your high beam headlights at night when there is no oncoming traffic. Driving with your high beams activated will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway. • Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Do not swerve to avoid a deer as you may lose control of your vehicle. • Always wear your seat belt to reduce your risk of injury if involved in a collision with a deer. • Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles and reflectors to deter deer. Slow down and stay alert. Watch for deer: OPP 2007 GMC Sierra 4x4 Z71 Ext. 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