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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-03-15, Page 9COMM 1 ThJITY Times -Advocate, March 15,1995 Page 9 Barry Tiernan - Exeter "YES. I'll watch it because I like watching baseball." Will you be watching baseball on the television if replacement players are used? Murray Insley - Exeter "NO. I'm frustrated with the whole strike situation." Lynne Farquhar - Exeter "PROBABLY NOT. I'm not so sure I want to watch second stringers." Albert VanDyken - Exeter "NO. I'm not going to Florida to watch it. It's not good enough ball." Doc Campbell - Exeter "ABSOLUTELY NOT. If Sparky Anderson won't manage - I won't watch." *roil • Gary Hartman - Exeter "YES. You've got to watch baseball." Vern Postill - Exeter "NO. We don't watch it anyways. To me it's just big business." Thousands expected to attend return of the swans spectacle GRAND BEND - The Return of the Swans is a North Lambton event co-sponsored by the Lamb - ton Heritage Museum and the Pin- ery Provincial Park, that celebrates the return of the tundra swans, and with them, the coming of spring. This annual phenomenon occurs in late March, when thousands of tundra swans that have been over- wintering on the Chesapeake Bay area of the State of Delaware be- gin their long northerly migration. Their first stop, after some 24 hours of high-altitude flying, is Lambton County, and especially the flooded boglands of the former Lakes Smith, George and Burwell. The majestic white swans are a sight to behold,often flying in 'rafts' of 30 or more birds in forma- tion. This is North America's larg- est swan, with a six foot wingspan, and weighing about 10 kilos. The birds arrive at the flooded farm- land and rent for about two weeks, before again heading off to the prairie provinces, and on the great expanse of the arctic tundra that they use as breeding ground. Often the numbers of birds are staggering..last year saw 15,000 individuals stop at the bog, accom- panied by thousands of Canada geese, and tens of thousands of ducks of all kinds. Volunteer spot- ters from the Friends of Pinery Provincial Park help the public ap- preciate the various species, and point out any rarities seen on the bog. The Friends invite the public to look through professional spot- ting telescopes, but bringing along your own binoculars is recom- mended. The is no fee for the bird viewing itself, and directions to the swan viewing area on County Road 5 may be obtained at the museum desk. The Lambton Heritage Museum programming for this year is of - Axed on March 19, and March 23 and 26. On March 19, from 1 to 3 pm, Ross Snider of the Raptor Re-. habilitation Foundation will return with his .fascinating birds of prey talk and close viewing opportunity. Ross repairs broken wings and in- juries so that these birds may return to the wild, but every year he brings a few of his birds to show how the work of his foundation has rescued the birds. Several varieties of hawks and owls will be present- ed in the hand, and Ross is hoping to have some birds ready for re- lease again to the wild at that time. Regular museum admission rates apply. March 23, at 8:30 a.m. marks the start of a conducted morning walk with local birdwatching expert Alf Rider, of Forest. Alf is very knowl- edgeable about identification in the field, and he will share his favour- ite viewing spots in the bog area, as well as give identification tips on sorting out the early waterfowl spe- cies, especially those tricky ducks. The fee is $8. and you can register by calling the museum at 243- 2600. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum group size in ef- fect. Call the museum in March for additional birdwatching outings to be scheduled later. A new feature for the Return of the Swans spring event will be of- fered on March 26 at 2 p.m. "Speaking of Wildlife" is an hour- long presentation aimed at under- standing more about North Ameri- can wildlife, especially some of the mammals that we rarely have the opportunity to view in the wild. Dale Gienow presents the interac- tive wild animal presentation bor- rowing from the exhibits at his properly accredited Zoological Park hear Orono, using such spe- cies as fox, otter, mountain lion, lynx and a wolf. They are all indi- vidually introduced for discussion and questions in an hour-long pres- entation that is both entertaining and informative. The audience will hear a variety of topics covered, in- cluding the social structure, unusu- al adaptations, hunting habits and environmental threats affecting each of the animal guests. The fi- nale of the programs includes of- fering everyone a chance to meet one of these special animals in per- son. Museum admission 26 only will be adults $5, students/seniors $3., children $2, 4 and under free, and will include the Speaking of Wildlife Show at 2 p.m. The Sarnia Triple C woodcarvers will have members represented at both weekend events, to demon- strate their wood carving skills. Wood carvings are available for purchase and as commission as- signments for that special gift. For details about the swan migra- tion, the best viewing days to come for birds, or for questions about the museum programs gener- ally, the Lambton Swan Hotline is available at 1-800-265-0316. Children's program at Kirkton KIRKTON - The branch library is presenting what they describe as an "exciting" children's program during March Break. The Mr. Theatre Co. will be performing The Princess, The Dragon and the Snowflake at the library on March 18 at 11 a.m. Live actors and puppets will en- act the story of Princess Cactus Flower's magical journey. The theatre company has been performing original plays through- out Ont., Que. and the U.S. for 10 years. The program is aimed at children from kindergarten up to grade six. Admission is free with tickets available at the library. The pro- gram is possible due to the gener- ous support of the Optimist Club. With the Supplemental Diet Pian TEteJ E 4M Available at HURON APOTHECARY LTD. 440 Main St., 2351982 Also available at other participating pharmacies For more Informatlow oalfth 1 -/00.3S1 -47a0 c++,4.. w.t..ne w.— s u. 4r, .011.1.1.1.1.00 4,w. •.wi 1 rue, ..a4i•--. rti moo , N ti. i Miwkd r .M W a. — ad.. mm6 ...1 M elk wand *MI MOIL • Your Views Letters to the editor Schools must be safe for students Let's show our children not to be passive abd ut" vic rrce. '-' `" Dear Editor: On March 6, 1995 what I perceive to be a serious incident took place in a classroom at South Huron District High School, Exeter, Ont. A student appar- ently had possession of a gun. The student was sub- sequently taken to the Principal's office where he was arrested and charged by the police. The gun upon close examination was a pellet gun not a high- powered handgun that it resembled. This does not in anyway reduce the fear felt by staff and students in that classroom that must have evolved during this encounter. As parents we should be extremely concerned such an event has taken place at all. Surely this must be regarded as a wake-up call to demand that zero violence in our schools means just that. We must ensure that proper action is being taken to prevent occurrences of violence, be it verbal or physical, and will not be tolerated. All of our en- rolled children and the staff who work in this facili- Wan New Crop Eyre Brothers Maple Products Call: Mrs. Campbell Eyre Henaall 263-5738 ome to ---- Exeter Tool & Rental for our wide selection of wooden craft supplies including: Dowels Wheels & Axles Hearts Balls ^^ Animal Shapes Candle Sticks s AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! We also carry craft curly hair, acrylic craft paints, stencil paints, and craft paint brushes Bring In this advertisement and receive 1O% off your craft purcha*es totaling $10.00 or more. Offer expires April at 15/95 0 Exeter L sz RENTAL SALES AND SERVICE OF POWERTOOLS AND WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT 578 Malt, St. S Exeter, Ontario 519-2354441 • ty deserve to be able to attend South Huron District ii Scklagl ,fear of -.at ofa viojenoe and kno*' suet 1n will be haddl!ed'by the ad ministration to the fullest extent. If changes need to be made to ensure this result, then so be it. Parents were asked last year, because of another violent incident if they would support zero violence. I presume a policy was drawn up at that time, so please enforce it. Let's show our children not to be passive about vi- olence. Complacency by the school board and ad- ministration on such a serious issue cannot benefit anyone. There is a general meeting scheduled for March 30. 1995 at South Huron District High School at 7:30 p.m. We welcome all concerned parents and residents of this area to attend. Bring your concerns and any solutions you may have to the current prob- lems. We must do our part in helping to make the schools in Huron County safe for both our students and the staff who are in attendance daily. We look forward to your input at the meeting. Pat O'Rourke, Co -Chairperson, Parent's Council South Huron District High School. Activ‘asie,• Funarsi Home Limited 370 William Street, Exeter, Ontario (519) 235-1220 BILL HASKETT How DO CHILDRRN LEARN AUT DEATH? The death of a pet; an animal killed by the roadside; a discussion in he classroom: all of these can help young children leam about dying. Handled with tenderness and understanding, these experiences can help build a healthy, accepting attitude toward death. If someone close to the child dies, a relative or a friend, these first ex- periences with death can help the child accept the death of a loved one when it comes. Adults can assist this process by helping the child to understand that sorrow and tears are not fns the person who died, but because the deceased will be missed so much. 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