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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-03-02, Page 5Wednesday, March 2, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 5 community From the 47 countryside John Russell Special to the Lakeshore Advance Okay boys! Start your engines. It has been over ten years since I last wrote this column for our local paper and now it is time to put it in gear. First of all, I will state that whatever 1 write will be my opinion and in no way represents the views of the newspaper. I am not a reporter but would be glad to get ideas and feedback through the editor as to likes and dislikes, opinions and ideas for future columns from readers. I love new ideas and exploring different sides to issues. I have worked at the Lambton Heritage Museum for thirty years and have been fortunate to be sur- rounded by great community loving individuals. It my intention to use history and story telling as a means to show how we have grown and prospered. I would like to highlight stories of individuals and groups who have made or continue to make an impact on our lives. If you can suggest any of these, feel free to write. I will probably rant on about issues of a political nature from time to time. Accept in a general man- ner, I will not be commenting on issues that are presently on Lambton Shores Council's agenda. As for historical perspective and such, it will be pretty hard to separate out North Lambton from those issues. As it is with provincial, national and inter- national issues in this ever shrinking world, the interplay between and amongst them cannot be separated. As I write this column, I will be referring to my favorite reading companion, John Ralston Saul the odd time. I might even throw in some definitions from his book, The Doubter's Companion, A Dic- tionary of Aggressive Cotnmon Sense. As a good starting point for those who see the need for posi- tive change, read Saul's Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West and The Uncon- scious Civilization (The Massey Lectures). If a light - bulb doesn't go off don't blame me. Starting with A from the Doubter's Companion: AARON The brother of Moses,who was instructed, along with the heads of the other 11 tribes of Israel, to hand over his rod. They were placed in the tabernacle and the next day, Aaron's had budded,flowered and produced altnonds, which won him the position of first head priest and the perpetual privilege of priesthood for the House of Levi. This is neither the first nor the only example of control over the miraculous giving power. After all, the single word "yes" from the Delphic Oracle, when asked whether Socrates was the wisest living man, convinced the philosopher of his own igno- rance and set him off on the quest for truth through questioning which in turn led to his execution. But th Aaron the concept of power through secrecy *.as officially integrated into the western system. 'Ibday's experts simply conform to this tradition. I could make a comment here about how this is revealed weekly on the business and opinion pages of our papers, but I think that will be a topic for another column. And that's how 1 see it this week. How to make your dogs winter wonderland a little bit safer. Michelle Gerrie-Pet groomer Special to Lakeshore Advance So we have made it through half of the winter. That is not to say though that there is not going to be more cold days and more snow. Just like humans, dogs have opin- ions of this kind of weather; some like to stay curled up in front of a warm fire and others embrace it full heartedly. Some hints to help you and your furry friend through the rest of this wonderful winter are as follows. Be extra careful when walking and play- ing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers, or ponds. Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured or worse. Groom your dog regularly. A well groomed coat can keep them properly insulated. Short - course haired dogs can't handle the cold so consider a sweater or coat and long haired dogs should have the excess hair on the feet trimmed up. Towel drying or blow drying your dog if it gets too wet helps you both out with odors and care of the coat. Paw care is important with trimming the hair around them and from away from the pads. This makes removing snow clumps much easier for you and less painful for them. But if you are going to do it, do it with caution as to not cut the webbing or pads. A little petroleum Jelly on the pads if St. Anne's gets involved Mlkenna Lane Lakeshore Advance Following a relaxing day filled with family fun, students came back to St. Anne's pre- pared to get involved! Me second semester is already very busy. The athletes of the school had a very eventful week as the Nor- dic Ski Team brought home two WOSAA championships sending many students to OFSAA (all Ontario's). The Boys Hockey Team competed at Huron Perth on Febru- ary 24th, 2010 with the entire school cheer- ing them on during a very exciting game. Our swimmers headed to OFSAA to make some waves in Etobicoke. Our school chap- lain has begun visiting classrooms and helping each homeroom class create a creed based on the Catholic Graduate Expectations. Also for those who are in grade nine and ten and are interested in a special academic opportunity, there is a they get cracked or dried out this will com- fort them. There are products like booties or paw wax that can be used as prevention. Don't leave your dog in the car alone. A running engine will cause carbon -monox- ide and a car that sits will get too cold for them. Yes they have a fur coat but frost bite is a winter hazard for them on tails, ear and feet. Some hazards to watch for while you are out for those enjoyable walks are, anti- freeze - it smells sweet and tastes that way but is deadly if eaten. Rock salt this dries out their feet, make sure that you rinse their feet off. When using supplemental heat sources insure that they have proper safety features. For example fireplaces have screens and portable heaters are at a safe distance. Enjoy the rest of this winter with your furry companion and remember to be 'pawfectly' safe. Michael Smith Science Challenge on March 10th, 2011. The challenge includes a one- hour national science test presented by the University of British Columbia. The compe- tition will occur at 12 -1 pm at St. Anne's and students can submit their name to their science teacher or in student services! Our Student Uniform Committee created a great video for our weekly edition of "Wednesday Pre -Recorded" and our Agents of Change are busy preparing a survey to have student voice heard. Parent teacher interviews hap- pen right after March Break on Thurs. March 24th so book that in your calendars now. Stephen Central celebrates students Bayles and Emily Lakeshore Advance Last Wednesday our Grade 8 teacher Mr.Hundey was persuaded by our Grade 2 students to wear make up. He looked very eye catching with his bright red lipstick, blue eye shadow and sparkles. On Friday we are had our Terrific Kids Assembly honouring students who demonstrate Perseverance and the Grade 2 class put on three plays all written by Brandon King, a Grade 2 student! On March 1st our Grade 8 students had their best smiles on for grad pictures. On Thursday March 3rd our Grade 7 & 8 Bommel will run in October election QM' Agency PubllcatlonName:Lakeshore Advance Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Maria Van Bomtnel confirmed last week that she will be a candidate for re-election on Octo- ber 6, 2011. "Ontario is worth fighting for, we have more work to do on the progress we've made, and I am proud to stand for re-elec- tion as MPP" said Van Bommel, parliamen- tary assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, and first elected in 2003. "While the previous government closed schools, hospitals, laid off nurses, water inspectors and cancelled skills training pro- grams, we are moving in the opposite direc- tion, including record funding for health care and education," said Van Bommel, pointing out: • Our kids now have full day kindergarten. That's a first for North America! ■ Not only are wait times being measured, they are now the shortest in Canada. • The most dramatic tax reforms in dec- ades are making Ontario businesses more competitive in the global economy - and that means more jobs and $12 bil- lion in tax cuts for individuals. students who have been working very hard are finally heading to the high school for the basketball tournament. Good Luck! To end the week our school is holding their One Night Out sleep over for Me to We to raise money and awareness for the home- less. We are looking forward to a night of fun and games with the Stephen Tigers! ■ Our electricity system is being re -built - a big job being done in a smart way with more jobs and cleaner air. ■ 1.3 million children are receiving the Ontario Child Benefit. ■ Thousands of Ontarians are getting a fresh start in a new job because of our Second Career program. • Funding the Risk Management program for grains & oilseeds producers, a main- stay of support for rural Ontario. • Millions of dollars in uploading to help local municipalities. "We're moving in the right direction. But there's always more to do, and 1 look for- ward to the opportunities that lie ahead," said Van Bommel.