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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-02-25, Page 1201166111100111ThOth South Hunan District High School Spotlight on the tech dept. by limn Steele The 'technology Department at South Huron is an important component of our school curriculum. Each semester approximately 450 students enroll in the five different courses offered by the department. The courses cover a wide variety of interesting and exciting classes. • Communications, taught by Mr. Payette and Mr. Workman covers pho •'.tography, desktop publishing, computer animation. video ,'production and editing. The :Technological Design course. -taught by Mr. Workman. Mr. Shore and Mr: O'Connell, cov- ers Auto cad, manufacturing of 'products from conception .to finish...and other , computer -programs: The . Cunstrttction Course taught by Mr. McKee. focuses on basic plumping. electrical Skills and huilding small projects such as tool sheds. Another course offered at South Huron is Transportation or Auto, taught by .Mr: Peat and Mr. Wonnactnt. Transportation is run-.likc a garage business. It teaches students how to .run the computers,' test the equipment, run safety. inspections and work on old car•brought in from the street. Manufacturing is also taught by Mr. Peat, which covers welding. huilding machine operations and engine teeth operations. Manufacturing - even gives you the chance to build such items as Go -Karts. Snowmobile trailers, farm equipment and weight benches to -name a few. It might interest you to know that small projects built at the school such as tool sheds. furniture and other items. are sold to generate revenue to pay for new equipment and materials. . It is interesting to note that out of 450 students: the average ratio of men to Women is fairly uneven. In Manufacturing the male-female -ratio is approximately 9-1 (men to women), in Transportation it is 5-1. in Construction 8, I . Tech. Design 6-1, and in Communication, finally a rea- sonable figure --5-5. What does this tell 'us about nur Tech. Department:' You might think that these numbers reflect that women are not welcome. Busy at work In the tech dept. Yet they -most certainly are. ' -Why aren't female high school students signing up:' These courses cer- tainly aren't designated for men. We know that 'women can do anything - men can' yet the number of females to males is very low. In closing 1 . would like to say join in Ladies! Get your hands greasy ! Enjoy the work - • • and learn new skills! You just might have•fun...and besides. these courses are very helpful to your future. They can help you compete for many'typi- cally male dominated jobs -and. help pave your'way to a brighter future. ' Miscellaneous notes Students should know that both Pizza Delight and the M&M Meat Shop in Exeter will donate a portion of sales to South Huron each time a pur- chase by one of our students is made. Just tell the staff that volt wish your purchase • to he recognized . towards this incentive...Thanks to both busi- nesses- for this generous offer! . . The last McDonald's Fun Night, raised $75 for our school. Thc next event will he held 'tonight --Wednesday February 25th from 4-8pm. Remember that students who bring their discount card receive a L59 .dis- count on any food order. Come on out to relax after a hard day of study 10 eat well and support our school community! - Special thanks to all the grade nine reporters. that arc contributing to the anther Page for the first time --Matt Littlechild, Bram .Steele. Brad Claus; *isie Dineen •and Photographers Cal DcLangc, Chris Drudin-Thorton,' Jarrett Palen and Cherie Grimminck. You'alt did an excellent job! . Mr. Wright is right for SH, by Mark Parsons , This year, South Huron has several new teaching staff to add to their roster. Mr Wright is one of them, replacing Mr. Aunger, who is• now embarking upon retiredom after a lengthy career at. our school.. Here's what Mr. Wright had to sayyduring my interview with him: . Where have you taught before? • ' I've taught at Medill High School in Wingham for two and a half.years. What intere,,sted you -in the•teachins field? , , • Well. I never really_ intended on teachidg. i chose teaching so that i could contribute time to my family. This way 1 can be home each night and also spend time with them .in the summer. I also. like working with the stu- dents, and since i have a background in mathematics and computers. teaching was the way to go. Now do you like South Huron so far? • I really enjoyed teaching in Wingham. It was a friendly place to work and since i was there two and. a half years. I knew everyone. It's going fide here at South Huron. 1 only started the second semester here. so l'in still new and don't know a lot of people. Thc staff and students seem friendly and I'm looking forward to a good year. • Do you have at. hobbies or interests:' . • I like to fish and I also enjoy boating. At 'Medill I coached rugby and wrestling so 1 wish to do the same here. I'm going to be coaching the girls' rugby team coming up. I'm also trying to start a -wrestling team up this year. - , It was nice to meet Mr Wright. Welcome aboard. Don't forget Items for Food Bank Rhoda Rohde Thames Road correspondent THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jock Tolmay.was in charge of the Trans- figeration Sunday •service. During the singing of the Introit ,Ian Wes- ton lit the Christ Candle. Jan Weston gave the welcome, announcements and led in the Call to Worship. Rev. Tolmay told the children's story entitled "Masks". ThcJzhQir: ;;ane a communion an- them accompanied by the organist Marilyn Vandenhussche. • Jan Weston read scripture and the• •congregation. read the Responsive Reading. • Janet Coward and Joan Morgan received the offering. • The celebration of thc Lord's .Supper took place with Marjorie Johns. Judith Parker, and Helen Weston serving -the elements. Rev. Tolmay gave the Commissioning and everyone gavc.the Benediction and sang the Triple Amen. - Upcom:ng-events March 4. Standing Committee meeting at 7 p.m. followed by - Church. Council meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elimvillc U.C. • March 5. Youth Group from 5:15 - 8:30 p;m. ai Thames Road U.C. Please bring $3..Please note change ofdate. March 6. World Day of Prayer at Trivitt Memorial, Exeter at 2 p.m. March •8, after church, the Thames Road-Elimvillc choir arc hosting a.pancakc Luncheon to raise mancy ser new collars for their choir gowns. Your donation is thc only support needed.. - Church Family Colored Photo Directory. Sign up sheets are at hack of church to set up photo time of your choice or call Sharon Pav- keje at 229-6891. - April 19. "Couples Night Out' guest speakers: Roy and Faye Docking. Su(rper at 6 - p.m. at Thames Road. 515. per person. Sponsored by the Christian Educa- tion Committee: Tickets, available • from Sharon,Pavkeje, Janet Cow- ard. . Karen Etherington, Marg • Stewart and Carolyn Johns. Tickets must he purchased; by March 29. Please note change of date. '' Rural Life Conference The; Rural Life Committee . of London Conference is sponsoring a' 'special event. February 24 -March I6, featuring! the RC.y. Joyce Sasse. a .:retired United Church minister from. _Saskatchewan. On Friday. Fchruary 27' at . Centralia U.C. a clergy event will. he held from 9-4. On Saturday. February 27 at con- regational event will he held at ullarton [LC. from 9-4.. On Mon- day March 2.. there is'a Women in Ministry •event. from 10-2 p.m. Other events arc happening in dif- ferent Presbyteries. Babysitting provided, at •Thamesview. Registra- tion is 56. for each event. Lunch provided. To register call London , Conference office at 672-1930. Reminder: 'Don't forget, your item for' the Food Bank next Sun- day March I at Ehmviltc. On Tuesday March 10 the t7.C,W. under thc leadership of. Christian Development Committee. Nancy Smith. Carolyn Johns. Mar- garet Stewart. Kathy. Bray and Sharon Lynn arc in charge of the program. Roll call. - Early Sunday School Memory. Lunch Group C. Hensall Legion holds public speaking contest By Liz Sangster Hensall correspondent HENSALL At Hensall United Church. Nancy Fras- er was the minister. Thc Scouts. Beavers. Sparks, Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders participated in the service honoring Lord Baden Powell's birthday. The greeters were Warren Elder and Jessica Wollis. Ushers were Bradley Young, Laura Elder and Ryan Campbell. Offertories were Kay and Ken Elder. The lectors were Lindsey Allen and Jane Simmons. Mi- chael Corbett led in prayer. Laura Elder told a story. The Brownies, Sparks, Guides and Beavers presented a musical number. March 1. a congregational workshop will be held,. Shirley McAllister will speak on leadership. Hensall Optimists Youth and Teen Sports Night will be held at Hensel' Public School. the third Monday of each month. For more information call: 262-3505, 263- 6110, 262-6468. A C.P.R. course will be held March 11 and 12 from 7-10:30 p.m.,, registration 540. Greg Pfaff will be the instructor. Call 262-2935 to register. Suitable for be- ginners or as a refresher, as well •as one man and two man C.P.R. for infants, children. adults and choking victims. Flowers in the church were in memory of Lorne Gackstetter. The Annual United Church beef supper will be held at the'church on April 15. At Cannel Presbyterian Church, Rev. Kevin Steeper was the minister. Kevin's message was "Lifting the Veil". Joyce Pepper *as the organist. Harry Smith and Al Hoggarth accepted the offering. Thc World's Day of Prayer %%ill be held at Carmel Presbyterian Church, March 6. Public speaking Public speaking was held Tuesday. February 17. at the Hensall Legion. Thc judges were Dave Rayne. Ann Henney and Nancy Fraser. In the Storytelling category - 1st place winner was Janette Erb. Zurich Public School, 2nd was Desiree Small, Hensall Public School. and 3rd was Dana Mar- tin. Hensel! Public School. In thc Junior category - 1st was Amanda Zehr, Zu- rich Public School, 2nd was Michelle Denomme: St. Boniface School, and Laura Elder. Hensel( Public School. placed 3rd. In the Senior category - 1st was Jenna McKinnon, St. Boniface School. 2nd was Charlsey O'Rourke, Hensall Public School, and 3rd was Candace Becker, St. Boni- face School. ' Certificates were presented to all students; as well as trophies to the first, second and third place winners. First place winners advance to the zone level, where competition takes place at the Clinton Legion, on Sat- urday, March 14. Cat by-law Hensall residents are reminded that copies of the draft cat by-law are available to interested citizens, from the Hensall Municipal Office. The regular meetings of the Hensall Village Council will begin at 7 p.m., effective with thc March 9 meet- ing. A reminder to dog owners in the Village of Hensall, that tags must be obtained by March 15 - to avoid a late payment charge. r Times -Advocate, -February 25, 1998 Page 11 Another petite win Big In Stayner. The Exeter Petite 'B' ringette team won the Stayner and Area Ririgette.As-' sociation- Kinsmen Tournament on the weekend. Laying on ice. left: Kelsey O'Rourke, Leah Mudgef kneeling left: Amber_Caldwell. Katie Stewart,, Kristen Reschke, Danielle Ritchie, Brit- tany Schroeder; back -left' coach Julie Ritchie, trainer Barb Caldwell, Chelsea Mommersteeg, .Jenna Phillips, Shannon Baer, Amber Preszcator, Jenn Timmermans and assistant coach Ke- vin Baer. For more details on the tournament. see Ringette scoreboard.. (photo/contributed) Weather changes youth group's plans The group had planned to .go, tubing - but ended up mini - golfing instead: - - , By -Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALiA All children.in the Sunday, School at Centralia United Church arc invited to a Fun Night at the church at 6:30 p.m. on .February 25. + Sunday Schoolteachers will het& a meeting at the church on February 27.at 6: Y5 A reminder about the upcoming Special events featuring Thc. Rev. Joyce Sasse..a retired •united Church' minister. from - Saskatchewan. - On Fchruary 27,• a 'clergy- event will- he held from 9 a.m. to 4- p.m. at Centralia United Church: Thcrc- will lic.a congregational event at Foliation -Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 28. Oo March 2. there is•a'Women in Ministry event frorp 10 a.ni. to 2 pari.• ' March. 1 will he the first Sunday. in Lent. Thc- Sacrament ot- Communion will he celebrated at Centralia United Church. ' 'On March 7 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. the 'Good Sam' program will he. -held at the church once again. Everyone is invited to special suppers •throughout the year at Centralia United Church. - A pork supper will hr.held.April 18. . the annual • Becl Barbecue •will he held on July 26. Thc turkey sup- per will he November 14: - . Centralia Faith Tabernacle . • On Fchruah' 21 the youth group . • was rained our ol: their snow tubing event Everyone enjoyed mini -golf- ing. instead at Masonville Mall in,' London. . . On ..February 26: there will he a .teachers meeting at_7: 3t) p.m. All Sunday School farnil+ and friends. ages 12 and over, arc•invit- cd to skating and hroomhall on Fchruary .27 at Hensall Arena from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Bus pickup will hc.7 p.m. Please bring a loonie'to skate. Hot c-hoco- latc and donut holes will he provid-. .cd at the arena. - _ Euchre results The Hidden Score winner during the Monday afternoon- euchre • games at Heywoods-Re taurant recently was Hazel Glavin. High Hand winners'werc Mare Rhamc'and Gil Northcy. Percy Noels and Bcrnicc Squire were the ;- Lone Hand winners. • Heating with electricity or oil... why? Natural gas saves you at least 50%' over electricity and at least 30%* over oil No payments on equipment purchase until October/98 or 0% financing for. one year.' Terms and Conditions * Represents heating energy savings when comparing electric baseboard or fenced air furnace with a high -efficiency statural gas furnace. 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