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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-10-22, Page 22 -TME MORON EXPOSITOR, October !_, 111117 • •A PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT ROBOTIC ARM - Grade 8 students at SPS had a chance to operate a five -axis robot as part of their shift aboard the manufacturing technologies laboratory parked at the school. Learning technology through hands-on approach for students BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Editor Their shift begins at 8:15 a.m. They've got a tight schedule. Designs have to be programmed into computers to work the milling station and the lathe. There's also a five -axis robot to assist with things. This is not a factory but a classroom designed to be as close to a real production line as possible. Grade 7 and 8 students at Seaforth Public School (SPS) stepped into the world of manufacturing when they stepped into the convert- ed horse trailer of the Technology Leadership Centre (TLC) from UWO's Faculty of Education which contains all the equipment necessary for students to design and produce a product It of their choice. Each group chooses a dif- ferent product (in this case a toy) that can be produced. Friday morning's student production shift was working on both a wooden helicopter and a toy soldier. Each stu- dent will end up with a fin- ished product to take home when the project is complete. The mobile laboratory is stationed at SPS from October 16 to 29. "We're try- ing to provide true produc- tion techniques," said Greg Ladd, who is leading students through this tour of technolo- gy. One function of the man- ufacturing technologies labo- ratory is to show students how math and science apply to technological trades. Working at a furious pace with the curious students, Ladd repeats his instruction: "If you want to cut (your design) everyone has to have a g -code." While this may all seem foreign to us, students are catching on. "Children must be exposed to a large variety of life skills, career possibilities in an integrated fashion. This program clearly ' invites young people to explore sci- ence and engineering careers," says John Tarasuk, professor and chair of mechanical engineering at Western. The TLC also provides pro- grams for students on the Internet, weather stations and a video communications lab. There will be an open house for the public tomorrow night (Thursday, October 23) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The trailer is parked at the west side of SPS in the parking lot at the end of Market St. SHIFT CHANGE - The next shift of workers (or students) file in to the mobile lab. 1011 needs, whether we're here to serve you. For our service department, please call JOHN MUNRO Collect (519) 524-8347 NC41111AST Ford I Mercury ■ Lincoln auGac m aoacpu c ODCIGI oa FORD MERCURY Breast cancer fundraiser at Legion Breast cancerrvivor Carol Ann Cole wil.peak at a fundraisingevent next Thursday (ctober 30) evening at the Seafortb Legion u part of breast can- cer awareness month. "In January 1992, both Carol Ann and her mother, Mary, were diagnosed with breast cancer. Both faced surgery and a flurry of treat- ment decisions. Carol Ann survived; her mother did not," stated a news release from the Canadian Cancer Society. Cole, a former vice presi- dent of Bell, discovered a small pewter pendant she named the "comfort heart" which she found soothing in time of distress and began selling it as part of a $500,000 fundraiser for can- cer research. The Seaforth event is being hosted by Seaforth Community Hospital, Huron County Health Unit, %Canadian Cancer Society and the Ontario Breast Screening Program. Roast beef dinner is at 6 p.m. Tickets aro available by 'calling Gwen Devereaux at 527-1770 or the Huron -Perth unit of the cancer society at 1-800-294-0086. Pharmacy Care Days INFORt.',ATION •KN01'VLEDGE •AWARENESS Your Community Pharmacy would like to invite your family and friends to our Care Day A registered nurse will assist your pharmacist to offer FREE As ma linlc and Counselling Friday, Oct. 24 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. LEARN What is Asthma? Warning signs of -an asthma attack! Demonstration of a "Peak Flow Meter" Prevention of attacks! Answer your questions! Keating's Pharmacy 67 Main St. Seaforth 527-1990 AKEY BROS. PAINTING DRYWALL I tr,'te-tIu.tt,uAt (;aII l ),eve Questions & Answers about grief recovery* Leaniy Me ar eq. +Jrip'y Q. My 17 year old son died of leukemia. Why doesn't anyone speak of him? plends„ people at church, even reladves act as 0 he never existed. What can 1 dot A. Your family and friends probably think they are doing you a favour. They don't want to upset you by bringing up such a painful subject as your terrible loss. Take responsibility for the silence of others by making your needs known. You could say: "1 really need to talk about John sometimes. 1 hope you aren't uncomfortable with that." This brings out your desire to speak of him. As soon As you can'about him comfortably, most others will follow your lead. 'Questions asked during bereavement lasses are answered here byre edtfor of AftrrLoaa, the monthly grief -recovery HelpLetter. For your free copy of Af terLoa or one of our other he pful booklets about gnef recovery, please write, call or atop by. Whitney- R.ib ey Funeral Home 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth - 527-1390 A .mhr of lie Merton Family ofFame! Hoer /efkaard re irlpisby that rimy an re wish salaams iserief !curry. 01997 Atteda. Inc. • aOO-263.9571 f 75 YEARS IN SEAFORTH The Province of Ontario Savings Office proudly announces their 75th Anniversary. The Seaforth branch has been serving Seaforth and the surrounding area, from its Main Street location, since June 24, 1922. Whether you invest in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate, Short Term Deposit, Canadian Saving Chequing account or U.S. Savings Account, our friendly staff offer the personal e cient service that our 23 ntario branches have come to be known for. Please feel free to drop by and celebrate with us October 27 - 31! Monday to Thursday 9:30-4:30, Friday 9:30-6:00 Savings Office Main Street, Seaforth 527-0210 Your deposits are guaranteed without limit by the province of Ontario ANNOUNCEMENT Brian McDonald Kelly Auto Service is pleased to welcome Brian McDonald to their service department. • Brian brings with him 30 years experience as a mechanic in the automotive Industry. Brian would like to invite all customers to experience the same high standards and quality service now available at Kelly Auto Service. Call for your appointment today! 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