HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-03-06, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008. PAGE 7.Despite being busy with
studies leading up to
graduation, Grade 8 pupils in
area elementary schools are
also concerned about themove to Grade 9. Secondaryschools and teachers helpwith these choices for thefuture.Mikayla Allen from HullettCentral Public School givesus an insight into what herfellow Grade 8s are currentlyexperiencing: “Over the pastfew weeks, our Grade 8 class
has had presentations and
orientations from the high
schools we will be attending
in the fall of 2008.The first presentation wasfrom Central HuronSecondary School. It wasvery interesting andconvincing. Matt Popp andHeather Gibson, two formerHullett School graduates, toldus about their Grade 8experiences. Matt has chosenTech course and Heather was
talking about business
courses. Both students were
very knowledgeable.
CHSS orientation was held
on a Thursday evening and
Grade 8 pupils from many
schools attended. Pupils were
split into groups for a tour ofthe school. Everyone saw avariety of rooms such as theart, French, history and techareas.Another week, a GoderichDistrict Collegiate Instituteteacher with Grade 9 student,Dana Teed, also a formerHullett grad, came to talk tothe few who are planning to
attend GDCI in September. At
this orientation, everyone
heard the concert band play.
Following a talk by the
school’s principal and the
student council president,
they went on a tour of the
school.These orientations are agreat experience foreveryone. The pupils are ableto ask the questions that areconcerning them.I am planning to attend St.Anne’s Secondary School inClinton. A few weeks ago, myparents and I had a tour of thatschool. It was very nice and
we got a lot of our questions
answered.
It is sad we are leaving
Hullett but it is exciting to be
going on to high school.
Hopefully everyone has a
great high school experience.”
Hanging in there
It was a mixed bag of weather this weekend as Old Man Winter is keeping his hold on the area with just
weeks to go before spring. This blustery scene was caught on camera Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
Anyone living in Ontario’s
West coast areas understand
what a tremendous resource
the Great Lakes are. They
represent the second largest
commercial fishery business
on the planet. Our Lake
Huron is a cornerstone of the
regional economy as an
economic driver for trade and
tourism. However there is
Danger in the Great Lakes.
Greg McClinchey, raised in
this area, has found the study
of the lakes intriguing and
was present at the Feb. 27
meeting of the Happy Gang
Seniors to share some of what
he has discovered. In what is
a relatively short time, as the
wold is measured, new and
invasive species – birds,
animals, fish and insects –
have found their way into the
Great Lakes and surrounding
wetlands. All these species
have come as a result of
natural, human activities.
These invasive species are the
second greatest threat to
Ontario.
The world has become very
small with the speed of travel.
The Welland Canal opened
the lakes to the world. A
shaded map shows how the
St. Lawrence River brings
trouble to the Lakes.
Also, Greg gave an
example of just how short the
journey is from a pond along
the Mississippi River to the
Great Lakes. Zebra mussels,
sea lampreys and round gobi
are three of the invasive
marine life having an affect
on the lakes.
There are now 800 species
of alien plants, the purple
loose strife for example, here
now. The emerald ash borer,
the gypsy month and the
European wood wasp are just
three of the 400 species of
bugs alien to the lakes’ area.
Greg explained just how
easily these outsiders can
travel here from Europe, Asia
and the southern U.S.A.
Greg encountered
travellers, gardeners and
fishermen to be educated
about the dangers. He offered
a few simple solutions such
as not moving firewood from
one area to another,
inspecting fishing boats and
gear, using native plants, etc.
The Ontario Federation of
Anglers and Hunters are a
useful resource for these
concerns. He stated that it is
important for everyone in the
Great Lakes Basin to be
aware of these aspects of
marine life and work to
control the invaders.
Greg reinforced his talk
with a computerized slide
show that gave the audience a
close look at some of these
unwanted invaders.
During a discussion period,
questions tended toward
Greg’s area of work in
politics. He explained that the
construction of the ethanol
plants will help shift the
economy from a petroleum
base to an agricultural base
which should benefit farmers
in this area. Perhaps corn will
turn Ontario into the Saudi
Arabia of green energy. He
noted that corn can be used
for much more than gas –
disposable cutlery, cups, etc.
that break down in a matter of
days.
The energy question also
brought comments about
windmills, nuclear and
conventional light bulbs. To
reinforce his statement that
the use of one new style light
bulb is equivalent to taking
66,000 cars off the road, Greg
gave new light bulbs to
everyone in the room.
It was a most thought-
provoking and interesting
afternoon. Everyone went
home with facts to consider
and share.
Gang hears
about lakes
Two babies took an
important step in their journey
of faith at Londesborough
United Church on Sunday,
March 2 when their parents
presented them for baptism.
Jake Carter Cullen, son of
Brent and Angela Cullen and
Sidney Adeline Duizer,
daughter of Stephen and
Christina Duizer, became
members of the church of
God. Assisting Rev. Pat Cook
with the baptism were John
Jewitt and Joan Goodall who
presented each couple with a
candle to signify the light of
Christ.
For the Lenten Tennebrae,
Doug and Cheryl Trewartha
added another symbol to the
cross and read Matthew 26:
6&7. Their readings reminded
the congregants that God
gives love and compassion
every day.
The senior choir’s anthem
spoke of God’s amazing grace
as well, in spite of the fact that
its title was How Sweet the
Sound of Christmas.
The title for the message
that morning was Seeing
Clearly. The symbol of light
runs throughout the Gospel of
John. John 9: 1-12 tells the
story of how Jesus restored
sight to a man blind from
birth. The apostle wishes his
readers to look beyond what is
first apparent and see the light
of Christ; to discern the
difference between truth and
illusion.
The man was asked to go to
the Pool of Siloam and wash
off the mud. There is great
significance to this order for
“siloam” means sent. Jesus
was sent to earth to reveal to
people God’s love through His
teachings.
The blind man was sent to
Jesus to be healed and sent to
the pool to wash. Following
the miracle he witnessed to
people.
God sent him on this
mission for the Pharisees were
blind to Christ’s purpose.
The healed man was a light
bearer to his world as he told
of Jesus recognizing God has
worked through him. Jesus is
the light of the world. Rev.
Cook noted that Christians
can be a light to Christ in our
actions and witness with
others. She encouraged
everyone to let God’s clarity
shine in them.
The Londesborough youth
group will meet at the church
on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Bring along your favourite
board game.
On Thursday, March 13, the
Sunday School invites
everyone to attend their
annual crokinole party. The
excitement begins at 7 p.m.
Bring your own munchies.
The outreach committee of
Londesborough United is
hoping everyone will support
their loonie/toonie campaign.
Canisters for filling are
available in the narthex. The
monies raised will allow a
disabled camper to attend
Camp Menesetung for a
week.
Babies baptized