The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-04-27, Page 1918 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, April 27, 2005 South Huron team finishes second in Envirothon By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Local high school students came up big at the Southwestern Regional Envirothon at Pinery Provincial Park April 19. Five students in Melanie McCowan's Grade 11/12 Biology class finished second in the environmental work- shop, which sees stu- dents become experts on topics such as wildlife, aquatics, soil, forestry and cultural landscapes. Students prepare written tests and make a 10 - minute presentation. Twelve schools from Huron -Perth, Oxford, Lambton and Middlesex counties registered for the event, said southwest region chair Steve Bowers of the Huron Stewardship Council. The event is put on by the Ontario Forestry Association, in partner- ship with the Huron Stewardship Council, the Perth Stewardship Network, local conserva- tion authorities, the Pinery Provincial Park and the Friends of Hullett. St. Joseph's High School from St. Thomas came out the winners and will compete at the provincial competition May 4-7 in Hamilton. The internationals take place in Springfield, Missouri, July 18-24. South Huron students Nick Anstett, Brittany Mills, Ashley Ralph, Jessie Oke and Brittney Schroeder spent the last month preparing for Envirothon, doing prac- tice tests and attending a two-day workshop. At Wawanosh, the students did stream studies, soil tests and looked at wildlife. They also pre- pared at the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Management Area. The South Huron stu- dents described Envirothon as intense and something that involved much reading and preparation. For their 10 -minute presen- tation on preserving cul- tural landscapes, they were only given one hour to get ready. Anstett said he and his teammates were sur- prised at their strong fin- ish since they went into the event as underdogs. He said some of the other teams, such as St. Free child car seat check Saturday EXETER — Driving children to school, childcare cen- tres and recreational activities are daily routines for most Huron County families. Unfortunately, this routine often puts children at an unnecessary risk. In Canada, motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children and the second lead- ing cause of injuries to children between the ages of one and 14. Most parents are aware that car seats, booster seats and seat -belts save lives and prevent injuries; however, the majority of child restraint systems are installed or used incorrectly. When used properly, car seats and booster seats can reduce deaths by 90 per cent and serious injuries by 70 per cent. Nearly 40 per cent of two to five year old chil- dren are improperly placed in adult seat -belts, rather than car or booster seats. Improper use of car and booster seats dramatically increase their risk of injury in a crash. To find out how to keep children of all ages safe in motor vehicles, plan to attend the free car seat check at Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln on 165 Main St. in Exeter this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is spon- sored by Eric Campbell Ford, Safety First Huron -Perth and the Huron County Health Unit. New legislation was passed in December 2004 to toughen child car seat laws in Ontario. The legislation mandates that booster seats are mandatory for children too big for toddler seats and too small to be protected by seat belts. Booster seats must be used by preschool and school - aged children up to age eight, weighing between 40-80 pounds (18-36 kg), with a standing height of less than four feet, nine inches (145 cm) or maximum age of eight. This law requires infants, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school -aged children to be buckled into the appropriate child restraint. The legislation will go into effect in the fall of 2005, which gives parents, manufacturers and police the time to make the adjustment. The penalty for not complying with the law will be two demerit points. This law will better protect child passengers. Children using seat- belts instead of booster seats are 3.5 times more likely to suffer significant injury and four times more likely to suffer head injury. In 2003, only 20 to 30 per cent of children who needed to be in booster seats in Ontario were using them. For more information on child car or booster seats, contact the Huron County Health Unit at 1-877-837- 6143. Joe's, had been together for years and had more experience than South Huron's. For their sec- ond -place finish, the South Huron team received a plaque, with each member getting a certificate. They thanked McCowan for helping them. Bowers said Envirothon tends to grow each year and interest has been so high in Huron and Perth counties that he hopes to have a separate region for those areas next year. "It's an opportunity for the students to get out- side," he said. "They represent their school on a team just like the soc- cer team or hockey team does." Envirothon gives the students a chance to learn and have some fun. "It's a good program," Bowers said. The Ontario Envirothon has been in existence since 1994, with the southwest region taking part for the last three years. Over 200 schools and 5,000 students from Ontario take part every year. A team of South Huron District High School students recently finished sec- ond at the Southwestern Regional Envirothon at Pinery Provincial Park. From left are Nick Anstett, Brittany Mills, Ashley Ralph and Jessie Oke.Absent is Brittney Schroeder. (photo/Scott Nixon) LOBO SAND & GRAVEL Muddy Driveway? PEASTONE per metric tonne 5 .00 (delivery extra) (519) 666-1742 or (519) 828-3784 Check out our website: www.aggregates.on.ca E-mail: aggregates@xcelco.on.ca TOYOTA WORKING EXTRA HARD FOR YOU DURING TOYOTA RED TAG DAYS... 2005 Corolla CE LEASE 90 Q* PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS FOR .J J WITH $3,167 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2005 LEASES $17,625 MSRP FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 5.31/100 KM (53 MPG) CITY 1.11/100 KM (40 MPG) • 1.8 L, 130 hp engine • 5 -speed manual transmission • NC • AM/FM stereo CD • Power locks and mirrors • Keyless entry & more r oYora 'Ea TAG 41 ♦ef 2005 Echo Hatchback LEASE$169 PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS FOR V WITH $676 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. so SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2005 LEASES $12,995 MSRP FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 5.21/100 KM (54 MPG) CITY 6.71/100 KM (42 MPG) • 5 -speed manual transmission • ABS • AM/FM Stereo cassette • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Tilt steering & more MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS" ENER3UIDE 1.9% PURCHASE FINANCING ALSO AVAILABLE ON TUNDRA, 4RUNNER, AND SEQUOIA. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS www.exeter.toyota.ca EXETER TOYOTA 242 Main St. N., Exeter (519)235-2353 REAL PEOPLE SELLING GREAT CARS Where can yam find your favourite Toyota Dealer? Simply visit us at www-toyola.ca Or Call 1 -add -TOYOTA -d. 'teasing plans from Toyota Financial Services OAC. Offers valid on 2005 Corolla IAlOde1:8R32EM8) and Echo Hatchback (Model J11223MA) Freight and 2.0.E not included in 1,/6614 Based on 60 -mos walkaway lease rate of 3.3%APR on Edo Hatchback Based on 43—mos. Lie rale of 3.5%AP81 on Corolla License, registration fees, insurance, and taxes extra Lie iodates freight and P.D.E cost of $1,310/$1,310/$1,310/$1,60/$1,0101$1,010,$1,160. Down payment ortrade equivalent of $5,900/$6,999/$6,999/$3,167,6676/$4,051 plus first payment due at Ise inter lion. Sem% deposit waived on20135leases. Total lease obligation of$19,771.61/$26,152.97/$21,351.30/$12,719.68/$10,815.99/$17,923.61 and purchase option price of$11,616/$17,343$13,500/$7,578.75$4,678.20/$11,745.77 based m a maumum of 96,000 Ions 620000 kms for Echo Hatchback) Add4onal KMcharge of $.119.15/.10/.07/.10 d applicable. MSRP of $26,400/$36,900/$30,000417,625/$12,995/$24,990.+Fnancin9 Plans from Toyota Fmndal Services OAC. Finance ewvnpk:$211,000 at 1.9%/2.9%/3.9% per annum equals $571.985441.88.69 450 per month for 36/48/48 months C.O.D. is $591.281$1,206.4051,833.12 for a total obligation d $20,591.28/21,206.46641,633.12.1.9%2.9376/3.9% m limit purchase financing for m The up to 36/48/48 moths available e 2005 RAV4, Hiyllander,6imna,Tacom642umer/Sal4uoabtho Hatchback/Carolla and camry++Based on 2005 Fuel Consumption Chide ratings published by Halal Resources Camda.All lights are reserved. These are limited time offers. Please see your paNcpatingTopha Dealerfammplete detain. Dealer may sell fortes.