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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1975-11-12, Page 12i. Madill student says Canada is growing There are a few people who sit down and take an intense survey of our most fantastic country --Canada (especially when it's part of the course of study.) Vicki would like to share her personal analysis with you. An Analysis of Canada "Canada is a barren land. It is colourless and is almost unin- habited. Its people are country folk who live in an isolated country. They are uneducated and have absolutely no imagina- tion. Their transportation is primitive!" I disagree. I feel that Canada is progressing. Although its north- land is cold and sparsely popula- ted, it is now showing signs of development. Oil companies are exploring for minerals and oil. The inhabitants of this so-called, "unliveable", land have managed to survive. They have managed to keep their way of life to some extent. They are now being educated and live in better houses but they still believe in their own customs. The Eskimos and their culture make up a part of our great nation. Since most of Canada's popula- tion is situated near the border it is greatly influenced by its neighbours. We are smothered with American magazines, Amer- ican television, Atherican books and American views. I do not i mean to say that this1 is wrong but it isn't the best for our country. Although it is good for Canada to listen to different viewpoints we should not become a carbon copy of another nation., We depend too much on the United States and England. Canadians should realize that Canada possesses many great authors and painters who are being recognized for their talents. Canadians should be proud and stand up for their country. Canada is like a young boy, growing and absorbing the things around him. It is trying to interpret life and become an educated and prosperous nation. Is Canada a barren and colour- less land? No, it is not. If you look around, you will see trees. Some are flaming red while others have bright, vividecolours. Imagine a huge grey mountain with its snow-top sparkling from the morning sun or imagine that you are overlooking a calm lake at sunset. A beautiful ' array of colours are seen before your very eyes. Is Canada colourless with its mountains, lakes, valleys and trees? Canada is a desolate land that offers no industry. It is a' statement, but is it a true one? I' feel that Canada is a powerful nation. It 'possesses a large amount of natural resources which are important for its future.' It has the strength to educate its.' a people. Can it be considered solitary nation with its railways, airports and loading docks which link it to other parts of the world? I Are Canadians uneducated and lacking in imagination? Are they I unpatriotic? I feel that Canadians truly love their beautiful country. If you read the books of some of our great auth'ors' you will, notice that they love to talk' about their nation. Canadians are well-educa- ted as we have one of the highest standards of living in the world. Canada is not over-populated. The people can observe the space and beauty that their county offers. Canadians have vivid imaginations. They created the Maple Leaf and composed a national anthem. Canadians made the beaver the symbol for Canada. They showed their stub- bornness and loyalty for their country by fighting for the beaver last year. The people of Canada built a railway to units, their country. Can we then be consid- ered an illiterate nation: I believe that Canadians will continue to stand up for Canada and show others that the future proves optimistic. Canada will all its different cultures is a mosaic. How can it then be considered umimaginative? I feel that Canada will survive as a nation. Canadians are no longer a lonely people but are well-educated and imaginative. I believe that Canadians 'have a deep responsibility that will allow Canada to remain a separate nation. Vicki Bradshaw Teachers V.S. Junior Girls An exciting game of basketball drew many people into Gym 228 last Thursday November 6. The game was between the girl's junior basketball team and the women teachers. The teachers showed great skill in this game, even when confronted with the dazzling work of the girl's team. A ruckus on the flooricaused many people to stare as a few members of the girl's team stampeded across the gym, grabbed Mrs. Shaw and disappeared into the change room. Mrs. Shaw appear- ed a few minutes later slightly dampened but willing to go on after a quick trip into the shower with the help of the girls. Despite this and other things LET US MAKE YOUR OLD FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! For a free estimate and a look at our newest samples of materials —CALL CLARK UPHOLSTERY "Psi Year Uphia Awing Mods In Oar, Hands" Ph. 523.4272' .11: Cook, Prop. • Blyth, Ont. . WE 'HAVE FREE . 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The 300 has a piston-ported 292cc engine. The 400 has a 339cc reed-valve engine, CD ignition, and surface-gap. plugs. Both have bogie wheel suspension. On display at our open house. RESERVE FRIDAY NIGHT (NOVEMBER 14) FOR: • Free Snowmobile Maintenance School • Film on Winnipeg to St. Paul Race ('75) • Film on Snowmobiie Safety (STARTS AT $ PAIL) • 355 Josephine St:WiAghoth 3'5744 McGEE AUTO BAckE6.,,-.0y: 1,142U1C1111E CYCLONE GREEN MACHINE tid 1,\Iothing runs !Ikea Deere" up the teachers again proved that they are better than the student's in some.ways as they defeated the girl's team 14-8. Susan Thompson Teacher Interview Mr. Elliott If you have seen someone walking around the school this year wearing a suit and a tie, and looking like a member of the Toronto Argonaut's Football Team, it is probably Mr. Elliott. Although he enjoys most sports, his favourite activities are bowl- ing and softball. Even though Mr. Elliott is an outdoor man he still finds time to read a good book. After Mr. Elliott finished ele- mentary and secondary school at Sarnia, he spent 4 years at Waterloo University in Walterloo, taking Mathematics. It only makes sense then that he teaches grade 9 and 10 mathematics. Last year you might have had Mr. Elliott if you took Physical Education because Mr. Elliott supplied for 2 weeks when Mr. Campbell was injured. Mr. Elliott coaches the senior basketball team and therefore is a very busy man. Mr. Elliott hopes to be here for awhile be'cause h likes the school and the enthu iasm of the students. He fee we are good students which lea him to make the statement that h likes teaching. His favourit colour is blue and he loves eatiu spagetti.. Mr. Elliott lives ' Wroxeter. He hopes in yea to come at F.E. Madill he will b able to maintain his good relatio ship with the students and l' sure he will because of his o going personality. Good Luck the future Mr. Elliott. Mary Anne Alto