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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-08-17, Page 5Ne s THE HURON EXPOSITOR. August 17. 2005 - 5 Seaforth Public School works towardspeace garden By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor With the same elusive quality of peace itself, Seaforth Public School's attempts to create a peace garden have been far from easy. But, the committee organizing the garden hopes to launch its first phase this September. "We had no idea it was going to be so slow. We were further along at the old school but then we had to put it on hold for an entire year when we moved to the new school. And, it took us a long time to get approval (from the school board). But, you go with the flow and you just keep trying," teacher Bill Farnell. Farnell, who retired in June from SPS, is still involved in the peace garden project as one of the original organizers when the project began close to five years ago. While the first year at the former high school was spent doing some brainstorming about the garden while teachers and students settled into the new facilities, Farnell says quite a bit of planning was accomplished last year. Students of all grade levels were invited to share their visions of a peace garden and the committee received everything from a plasticine replica of a garden from Kindergarten students to detailed plans, including even specific plant species, from Grade 7 students. "The kids really rose to the occasion. We were really impressed by the quality and creativity of the ideas," says He says the school board worried about creating an area where West Nile Virus could result. One of the central ideas of the peace garden, which will be located just behind the school in the central U between the primary and senior wings, is a berm that will be built up to create an amphitheatre that can be used as an outdoor classroom. "We'd have to start that this fall so that it can settle over the winter," he says. As well, a number of shade trees have been ordered to cool off the school and the tarmac during the warm weather. "There is no natural shade now. It's a typical high school," he says. Other ideas that could be considered include a gazebo, benches, archways and a variety of plants and trees. "This project may need some tender loving care for the first few years. It may take several years to create it as we add to it bit by bit," says Farnell. During the Come Home to the Country festival a few weeks ago, the committee set up a booth with the aim of selling memorial flagstones that can be engraved and placed in the garden. Graduating classes, Quoted 'All flowers, all colours under the sun join hands together and have some fun. Dance with the flowers, your friends all around. Symbols of peace and love Abound!'— Marina Glanville, Grade 5 says Farnell. In June, a Grade 11 Horticulture class from Northwestern Secondary School in Stratford collected the visions of all the students at SPS and came back with four separate plans of their own after taking careful measurements of the area where the peace garden will go. The next step will involve the planning committee making the final decision about what elements to include in the garden. "We're not allowed to have water and that's disappointing to the kids since so many of them had ponds and fountains in their plans," says Farnell. Susan Hundertmark photo SPS teacher Nancy Kale looks over some of -the student plans for a peace garden for the school, a project organizers hope to begin work on this September. families whose last children are leaving the school, retired teachers or anyone who wants to be remembered are being encouraged to include their stones in the peace garden. Foundations, such as the Toyota Foundation, are being approached for help with funding and the peace garden has already received a donation from the Seaforth Horticultural Society. Fiddler known at Tuesday Tunes wins recent Canadian Open contest By Carissa Pertchy Goderich Signal Star Staff Sam Romijn, of Goderich, won first place in the 18 and under class at the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest in Shelburne on Aug. 6. Romijn has been a regular performer at Seaforth's Tuesday Tunes at the arena for the past four years, along with a brother Josh and sister Natalie. "I knew he (Sam) was going to Shelburne but this is so exciting to hear that he won. He's improved by leaps and bounds over the years," says Tuesday Tunes organizer Tom Melady, of Dublin. "When Samuel steps up to the mike, 1 know the old boys set down their violins because they know they can't keep up," he says. Twenty-three top rate fiddlers competed in this class on Aug. 5 and nine were selected by the judges to play in the finals the next day. At 14, the Goderich resident was thrilled to receive Canadian champion status at this well-known competition, but knows it did not come without a lot of hard work and dedication. Sam is a student at St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School - in Clinton and has studied music for the past five years. Along with. two hours a day in fiddle practice, Sam also composes music and trains in piano, musical theory and voice. Sam has shared his music in many different venues across Huron County over the last several years. Farmers optimistic about beef plant From Page 1 optimistic about the proposed plant. "There were those who are incredibly cautious but on the other hand, a number don't want to be at the mercy of the U.S. border being open anymore," he said. Whyte said farmers still need to be convinced that the project is feasible since it hasn't been determined yet where the market will he located, whether or not it will be profitable for both the plant and the producers supplying the beef and whether the 525 to S3() million 10 build the plant can he raised. "That's all part of the feasibility study and that's what we all want answers to. But. it could he a really good thing," said Whyte. You can get all of Seaforth and Area's latest news, sports & more in two different formats! 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Development within areas that are adjacent to or close to watercourses, valleys, wetlands, or shorelines may lie a t fected by this regulation. Please see below for dates and laxations. Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zurich, Bluewater Arena floor Friday, August 26, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thedford, Thedford Bosanquet Community Centre Wednesday, September 7 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Exeter, Masonic Hall Tuesday, September 13 4p.m.-8p.m. Ailsa Craig, Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre For more information contact: .\kc Scott P. Ing., Water & Planning \hrnagcr \tit .1. (519) 235-2610, ascott(a.iatxa.on.ca Kelly Vader, R.P.P., Water & Planning Superclv,r, .\1%C.\. (519) 235-2610, kvader(e abea.on.ca Church Services You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish d TAe Holy Spirit Jarvis St. Seaforth Parish Office 527-1522 Sunday, August 21" Worship at 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday Worship Hour 10 am EVERYONE WELCOME NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. W Rev. John Gould Sunday, August 21" Worship 11 a.m. Sermon: The Church's Basic Confession St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am gmondville United Church Service time remains at 10:30 a.m. until Sept. 11 Sept 11 . Sunday School kickoff and Grandpa' Day Celebration beginning al 9 30 a m Church service begins at 11 a m Guest Speakers: Sun Aug. 21 - Trish MacGregor Sun. Aug. 28 - Faye Carnochan-Murray Sun. rt. 4 - Les Hills First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W.. Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday. August 21st 11:00 a.m. Service at Point Farms - North of Goderich Rev. Henry Huberts officiating Sun.. Aug. 28 - Back to Regular 11:15 a.m. Services r1� Hgiping you protect local water gilailitaibit uron County is funding up to 50% of eligible project posts; t • n Control. • Fragile Land • Livestock Fencing Wellhead Protection • e Decommissioning • Community Stewardship and education Projects of information call (519) 235-2610 or 1s" 335-3537 or visit www.abca.ots-ca or wwwlmvesd.att ca Huron Clean Water Project