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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-03, Page 2524 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 3, 2006 SH has success at Envirothon Teams from South Huron District High School recently had success at the Huron -Perth Regional Envirothon at Camp Silvan.The Grade 12 team, above, won the event, and will represent the Avon Maitland District School Board at the provincial competition next week. Pictured from left are teacher Melanie McCowan, Jessie Oke, Brittany Pilgrim, Courtney Hrudka, Merissa Thompson and Cheryl Davey.The Grade 1 I team, below, won the "Ecosystem Award" for teamwork and sportsmanship. Pictured from left are Justine VanEsbroeck, Jeff Hotson and Jerry Rundle.Absent are Justine Johnston and Jessica Brown. (photos/Scott Nixon) By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Two teams from South Huron District High School recently had success at the Huron -Perth Regional Envirothon at Camp Silvan. The so-called `environmental Olympics' were held April 20, with South Huron's Grade 12 team winning the event, picking up top marks in the areas of soil, wildlife and their presentation. The Grade 11 team won the "Ecosystem Award," an acknowledge- ment of their sportsmanship and teamwork. The winning team of Jessie Oke, Brittany Pilgrim, Merissa Thompson, Courtney Hrudka and Cheryl Davey will represent the Avon Maitland District School Board at the provincial Envirothon competition in Sudbury May 10-13. In the Huron -Perth event, students had to study up on their knowledge of aquatics, soils, forestry and wildlife. Students were presented with an issue and had one hour to prepare for a 10 minute presentation on the issue. South Huron's group presented on cli- mate change and water stewardship. The Grade 11 team consisted of Justine VanEsbroeck, Jeff Hotson, Jerry Rundle, Justine Johnston and Jessica Brown. Fourteen school teams were involved in the competition, which is put on by the Ontario Forestry Association. All teams are spon- sored by the Huron Stewardship Council, represented by Steve Bowers at the Clinton Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities, as well as the Hullett Wildlife area also help with the event, putting on two days of workshops before the competition. The Grade 12 team is now preparing for the provincial competition in Sudbury and teacher Melanie McCowan said this is the first time a South Huron team will compete at the provincials. She said the tests will be longer and more involved and students will have to learn about Sudbury's environmental issues such as mining and forestry. Huron OPP Spring Seatbelt Campaign HURON — Huron OPP checked 13,240 vehi- cles between April 15 and April 23 during this year's Spring Seatbelt Campaign, an increase of 25 per cent in comparison to last year's 7,895 vehicles checked. A total of 161 child seats were checked and found to be properly used in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and installation man- uals. A total of 130 seatbelt charges were issued, an increase from 73 in 2005. The success of the OPP seatbelt campaign initiatives will be judged by the year round use of seatbelts by the motoring public and the subsequent reduction of serious injury and death attributed to non -seatbelt usage. The fatality rate of unbelted occupants in fatal collisions investigated by the OPP in 2005 was just above 25 per cent. In 2006 the rate of non -seatbelt use in fatali- ties has dropped to 15 per cent to date. OPP officers from across the province checked 802,947 vehicles this year. A total of 9,194 charges were laid during this eight-day safety campaign. Ben and Scott Turner, with their dad Tom were some of the 1st Exeter Beavers who were helping to clean up some of South Huron April 25 as part of Enviroment Day.The Beavers collected $6.80 worth of beer bot- tles as well as a total weight of 1 10 kilograms of garbage from Morrison Line to east of Hern Line along Huron Street, which was a total of eight kilometres.They found an old tire a tackle/tool box, numerous whiskey bottles and a bag of cat litter as well as a long list of other garbage. (photo/submitted) Join your friends at the library By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - The fashion show held at St. Anne's High School in Clinton last week was a big success. Grade 12 students did a great job of mod- eling, dancing, clothes and music which was choreographed by Heidi Klopp and Brittany Becker along with the help of several others. The next Men's Breakfast will be held on Sat., May 13, 8:30 a.m. at Erb's Country Kitchen with speaker being Don Hill of London. For tick- ets call Jack Baker 236-4845. Congratulations to Caroline and Peter Jacobs of RR 1, Zurich on the arrival of their baby girl, Naomi Grace born on April 21. The Fair Board will meet on Thurs., May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township of Hay Hall. Congratulations to Sheila and Dennis Jeffrey of RR 2, Zurich on the arrival of their baby boy, Andre Dominic, born on April 23. There will be a bus going to Ottawa for the March of Life Rally on Thurs., May 11. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for students. For more information call Susan Nyenhuis at 236-7296. A surprise farewell party was held for Candace Becker last Friday evening at Oakwood Inn in Grand Bend with several friends and rela- tives attending. Candace will be spending the summer months working at a mission in San Ignacio, Belize. She is the daughter of Joe and Nancy Becker of Dashwood. We wish her a safe trip, good health, prayers and our best wishes. Ladies from various places enjoyed a fun weekend of scrap - booking at the Dashwood Community Centre. It was orga- nized by Lisa Giffan and her helpers. A retirement supper/party was held for Geraldine Eckel at Erb's Country Kitchen last week with about 30 co-workers from the Blue Water Rest Home attending. Keith and Helen Gingerich cele- brated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on April 24. The Brownies and Girl Guides had great weather this weekend for their spring camping at Camp Keewaydin north of Goderich. The weekend was spent doing many outdoor activities. The Girl Guides spent the weekend sleeping in tents while the Brownies slept in cabins. Thanks to the leaders and parents who helped. There was a really good turn out for the Volunteer Appreciation Night held in the Zurich Mennonite Fellowship Hall on April 26 given by the staff and residents of Blue Water Rest Home. All those present enjoyed a Scottish theme evening, complete with bagpipes and scones. Ten ladies from around town recently spent a relaxing Craft and Reading Retreat for a weekend at Camp Keewaydin. The Zurich Beavers went to the Ontario Science Centre on April 22 and 23. The Cubs and Beavers earned badges for cleaning up litter at the park and around the ball diamond area in Zurich for Canada's National Pitch in Week. The Scouts were at the Klopp Conservation property cleaning up the trails this past sunday. All the scouting groups are collecting your used cell phones. With the money raised from the phones they want to buy a Canadian Flag for the Zurich Complex. For more information call Marianne Keller at 236-7418. The Spring London Conference was hosted and held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sat., April 29 with women coming from various places. The Senior Games will be starting on Mon., May 8 with Solo card games at the Dashwood Community Centre at 10 a.m. On Thurs., May 11 Crokinole at the Seaforth Legion at 10 a.m. Mon., May 15 is Darts at the Parkhill Legion at 10 a.m. Tues., May 16 is Ten Pin bowling at Fleetway Lanes in London. If you want to attend any of these events call Gwen at 236-7209. The Lions Club held their din- ner/meeting at Erb's Country Kitchen on April 26. President Lion John Becker and wife Mary attend- ed the District Convention on April 23 in Woodstock at the Quality Inn. The Lions are collecting any old glasses or sun glasses. There is a box to put the glasses in at Erb's Country Kitchen. The next meeting is May 24 at 7 p.m. Friends of the Zurich Library are inviting you to come out and bring a friend along until May 27 when your names will be in a draw for a $20 gift certificate from the book store in Grand Bend. The 150th Anniversary committee meeting is Thurs., May 4, 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Come out and play Bingo Thurs., at 6:30 p.m. at St. Boniface School gym for Catholic Education Week. There will also be a Silent Auction starting at 6 p.m.