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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-06-21, Page 44 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, June 21, 2006 =CNA Editorial Opinion TIMES ADVOCATE PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 07511 We acknowledge the Financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. Canada Jim Beckett — Publisher Deb Lord — Production Manager Scott Nixon — Editor tirt Published by roland Printing, Publishing Distributing& Ltd. 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850 Metroland Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 • (519) 235-1331 EDITORIAL Positive development Iast week's significant announcement from the province that it will invest $12.5 million in Ja new $150 million ethanol plant for Hensall is excellent news for the town and the entire coun- ty Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell said the new, 190 million litres per year plant will be a major economic boost for Hensall and the area. Scott Tousaw of the Huron County planning and devel- opment department said it is the most significant industrial development in the county since the Wescast plant in Wingham about 10 years ago. For those pushing for economic development and growth, the new plant to be built by Commercial Alcohols Inc. should be welcome news. And for Hensall, an economic boost is much needed. The investment is part of the province's plan that all gasoline sold in the province by 2007 contain an average of five per cent ethanol. In addition to the $12.5 million for the Hensall plant, the province is investing another $20 million for new plants in Aylmer and Cornwall. Hensall's new plant is great news for the local economy and the environment. Local residents should be pleased. More talks needed Who knew there was such interest in ATVs? Concerned residents filled the Dashwood Community Centre last Tuesday to discuss a pro- posed ATV trail through the Hay Swamp and express general concerns surrounding all -terrain vehicles. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, riders, politicians and municipal staff were on hand to discuss the proposed trail and whether or not municipalities should allow ATVs on their roads. It's a hot -button issue, with farmers concerned about damage to their fields and ATV riders con- cerned they have no legal trails to ride. As for dri- ving on the roads, the province has conveniently downloaded that decision to the municipalities. Last week's meeting in Dashwood was a good opportunity for those concerned to express their opinions. Hopefully, those concerns can be met and a fair decision about the proposed trail can be reached. Summer's almost here, it's time to leave By Kaitie Jinks TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF It's hard to believe that I have been doing my co-op placement here at the T -A for over four months. It is also hard to believe I am almost done and sum- mer is here. When my guidance counsellor suggested to me that I take co-op because of conflicts in my timetable, I was just kind of thinking "yeah, whatever, I mean, at least I won't have to be in a classroom all day, right?" Choosing to take co-op is an excellent choice for stu- dents in high school who have either an idea about what they want to do after school, or for students who have no clue, but think a few jobs look interesting. So I got into co-op, and for the first few class- es we talked about job safety, sexual harass- ment in the workplace, all that jazz. And then it came time to decide where we wanted to do our placements. Hmm, a lot harder than it looks...unless you know what it is you want to do. I had a bit of trouble here. The Times -Advocate was in my top three places to choose, and in the end, I'm glad I decided to come here. Co-op class taught me many things about the work- place, and also how to make resumes and prepare for a job interview. And as far as the actual placement goes... well I was right, it definitely beat sitting in a classroom. Not only did I get put in an office full of some of the nicest, hardworking people in Exeter, I also got to expe- rience all aspects of the paper — media and press releases, interviewing, photography, columns, office work and of course, the part I like the best, writing sto- ries. If you are a student who hates homework and sitting in a classroom, and who loves being out and about, meeting new people and learning by doing things hands-on, then co-op is definitely for you. Some days at my placement I would sit at my desk and type up news releases, police briefs and make up ques- tions for upcoming interviews. Some days Nina or Pat would take me out to various events in and around the area. I played rugby for my third year this year, and so I missed a couple days of placement due to tournaments and games. For two credit co-op you must work at least 186 hours, and I was falling behind, so I decided to do co-op on a Saturday with Nina. Not a word of a lie, it was one of the most exciting Saturdays I had had in a long time... compared to sleeping in half the day and not breathing in fresh air until about three in the afternoon. Our day began bright and early at 8 a.m. By 8:15 a.m. Nina and I found ourselves climbing up on a roof to get a good shot of roofers repair- ing the Medical Centre in Dashwood. When was the last time you did that in class? I am almost sad it is time for me to leave the T -A, as I have had so much fun and met some really wonderful people. All in all, if the opportunity to take co-op comes up, I would recommend it for sure. You don't read text books, take notes and have a test like you would in a class- room. You are taught actual things people do for a liv- ing, things that you yourself may one day want to do. I would just like to thank a few people at the T -A for making my semester here a great learning experience... and a blast. Thank you to Deb, Scott, Nina and Pat for working with me and showing me the ropes of how to be a reporter. Co-op taught me many things, and it is honestly an amazing opportunity. Who knows, maybe some day you will read another column of mine. About the Times -Advocate Address & Office Hours Times -Advocate, 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays. Contact Us By Phone or Fax Classified ad & subscription sales ....(519) 235-1331 24-hour automated attendant (519) 235-1336 Fax number for all departments (519) 235-0766 Subscription Rates One year rate for addresses in Canada: $40+GST Two year rate for addresses in Canada: $72+GST One year rate for addresses outside Canada: $140 Call (519) 235-1331 to order a subscription. Classified Rates Word ads: $11 for 20 words, 20(t for each additional word+ GST. Notices (births, deaths, announcements, coming events, memoriams, cards of thanks): $15 + GST for up to 50 words, All ads must be pre -paid. The classified ad deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. Display Advertising To place a display ad, (519) 235-1331 weekdays 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. or evenings (519) 235-1336 (leave mes- sage) or toll-free at 1-888-270-1602. Deadline: Fri. 2 p m. E-mail Us Web site: www.southhuron.com TA e-mail addresses consist of the person's first initial and last name followed by @southhuron.com. For example, Jim Beckett's e-mail address is <jbeck- ett@southhuron.com> Our general e-mail address is ads@southhuron.com. The Times -Advocate Team Publisher Jim Beckett ext. 109 ADVERTISING Deborah Schillemore ext. 112 EDITOR Scott Nixon ext. 105 REPORTERS Pat Bolen ext. 113 Nina Van Lieshout ext. 107 CUSTOMER SERVICE Sue Rollings ext. 101 Kim Hern ext. 102 COMPOSITION DEPARTMENT Manager Deb Lord ext. 103/114 Heather Bilcke ext. 103 Kelly Gackstetter ext. 103 ACCOUNTING STAFF Anita McDonald ext. 104 Ruth Slaght ext. 106 Marg Pertschy ext. 111 Heather Clarke ext. 206 104 .(06 ..... ...........\ o. CECI ia go N Summer's almost here, it's time to leave By Kaitie Jinks TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF It's hard to believe that I have been doing my co-op placement here at the T -A for over four months. It is also hard to believe I am almost done and sum- mer is here. When my guidance counsellor suggested to me that I take co-op because of conflicts in my timetable, I was just kind of thinking "yeah, whatever, I mean, at least I won't have to be in a classroom all day, right?" Choosing to take co-op is an excellent choice for stu- dents in high school who have either an idea about what they want to do after school, or for students who have no clue, but think a few jobs look interesting. So I got into co-op, and for the first few class- es we talked about job safety, sexual harass- ment in the workplace, all that jazz. And then it came time to decide where we wanted to do our placements. Hmm, a lot harder than it looks...unless you know what it is you want to do. I had a bit of trouble here. The Times -Advocate was in my top three places to choose, and in the end, I'm glad I decided to come here. Co-op class taught me many things about the work- place, and also how to make resumes and prepare for a job interview. And as far as the actual placement goes... well I was right, it definitely beat sitting in a classroom. Not only did I get put in an office full of some of the nicest, hardworking people in Exeter, I also got to expe- rience all aspects of the paper — media and press releases, interviewing, photography, columns, office work and of course, the part I like the best, writing sto- ries. If you are a student who hates homework and sitting in a classroom, and who loves being out and about, meeting new people and learning by doing things hands-on, then co-op is definitely for you. Some days at my placement I would sit at my desk and type up news releases, police briefs and make up ques- tions for upcoming interviews. Some days Nina or Pat would take me out to various events in and around the area. I played rugby for my third year this year, and so I missed a couple days of placement due to tournaments and games. For two credit co-op you must work at least 186 hours, and I was falling behind, so I decided to do co-op on a Saturday with Nina. Not a word of a lie, it was one of the most exciting Saturdays I had had in a long time... compared to sleeping in half the day and not breathing in fresh air until about three in the afternoon. Our day began bright and early at 8 a.m. By 8:15 a.m. Nina and I found ourselves climbing up on a roof to get a good shot of roofers repair- ing the Medical Centre in Dashwood. When was the last time you did that in class? I am almost sad it is time for me to leave the T -A, as I have had so much fun and met some really wonderful people. All in all, if the opportunity to take co-op comes up, I would recommend it for sure. You don't read text books, take notes and have a test like you would in a class- room. You are taught actual things people do for a liv- ing, things that you yourself may one day want to do. I would just like to thank a few people at the T -A for making my semester here a great learning experience... and a blast. Thank you to Deb, Scott, Nina and Pat for working with me and showing me the ropes of how to be a reporter. Co-op taught me many things, and it is honestly an amazing opportunity. Who knows, maybe some day you will read another column of mine. About the Times -Advocate Address & Office Hours Times -Advocate, 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays. Contact Us By Phone or Fax Classified ad & subscription sales ....(519) 235-1331 24-hour automated attendant (519) 235-1336 Fax number for all departments (519) 235-0766 Subscription Rates One year rate for addresses in Canada: $40+GST Two year rate for addresses in Canada: $72+GST One year rate for addresses outside Canada: $140 Call (519) 235-1331 to order a subscription. Classified Rates Word ads: $11 for 20 words, 20(t for each additional word+ GST. Notices (births, deaths, announcements, coming events, memoriams, cards of thanks): $15 + GST for up to 50 words, All ads must be pre -paid. The classified ad deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. Display Advertising To place a display ad, (519) 235-1331 weekdays 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. or evenings (519) 235-1336 (leave mes- sage) or toll-free at 1-888-270-1602. Deadline: Fri. 2 p m. E-mail Us Web site: www.southhuron.com TA e-mail addresses consist of the person's first initial and last name followed by @southhuron.com. For example, Jim Beckett's e-mail address is <jbeck- ett@southhuron.com> Our general e-mail address is ads@southhuron.com. The Times -Advocate Team Publisher Jim Beckett ext. 109 ADVERTISING Deborah Schillemore ext. 112 EDITOR Scott Nixon ext. 105 REPORTERS Pat Bolen ext. 113 Nina Van Lieshout ext. 107 CUSTOMER SERVICE Sue Rollings ext. 101 Kim Hern ext. 102 COMPOSITION DEPARTMENT Manager Deb Lord ext. 103/114 Heather Bilcke ext. 103 Kelly Gackstetter ext. 103 ACCOUNTING STAFF Anita McDonald ext. 104 Ruth Slaght ext. 106 Marg Pertschy ext. 111 Heather Clarke ext. 206