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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2015-04-01, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Bayfield resident sharing documentary on Atlantic Ocean expedition Dave Flaherty QMI Agency Sailing across the Atlan- tic Ocean is something the majority of people will never experience. Bayfield resident Jennifer Pate can stake claim to that experience and wants to share it with others. This upcoming Thursday, Blue Community Bayfield will present "eXXpedition- Jen Pate: Making the Unseen Seen" at Bayfield Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The film documents an expedition of 14 women, including Pate, who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to study the impact of plas- tics and toxins on oceans and marine life. Pate has been participat- ing in world expeditions for about five years now. "After my first, I set up my own film company when I was still living in England," Pate said. As her films focus on environmental issues and social responsibility, Pate said her interest was peaked immediately when she heard about this partic- ular expedition. She was chosen out of a field of 300 applicants. It was an all -female team, which Pate admitted caused some uncertainty for her at first. "It was a first of kind for me, all of my other expedi- tions have been a mix of men and women. Before we left, a lot of us were wondering if it would get catty, you know, the typical stereotypes of a bunch of woman being together," she said. "But I found it was the exact opposite - it was the most calm expedition I've been involved with." Beyond the experience of traveling across the Atlantic itself, Pate said she left the expedition with 13 new friends. "We all said we can't get rid of each other - when you go through an experi- ence like that you've got friends for life," she said. "We all came out like family and made a connection we will have for the rest of our lives." Although she has a mind for environmental issues, this was the first time Pate had become directly inter- ested in the oceanic effect of plastics and toxins. "The adventure was what drew me in, but the more and more I've read the more I have come to be so involved with this issue." The negative effect of smaller pieces of plastic such as beer and pop can rings and shopping bags has been known for a con- siderable amount of time, but Pate said they were looking at micro plastics, which never really break down, just disintegrate into smaller pieces and "become sponges for toxics": Sea creatures eventually ingest these pieces of plas- tic and the toxins along with them. The expedition left from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Nov. 16, 2014 and arrived at Martinique in the Caribbean islands on Dec. 5. "It 100% exceeded my expectations," Pate said. "It was an incredible trip." The team traveled on a 72 -foot vessel with a vary- ing amount of sailing expe- rience amongst the crew 1 ertti9,,,obei Te 9.wite *ca 70 leicotteft at 74ea 41.ec?, ekelded: Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street 519-482-9553 www.cl i ntonun ited.ca Ministry Team Word and Sacrament: Rev. Randy Covey MDIv Children and Youth: Kathy Douglas DM Director of Music: Louise Dockstader Good Friday Service 10:30am Easter Sunrise @ Lions Park 8am Easter Service 10:30am Open Minds - Open Hearts Come and be a part of the family Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 Good Friday Service April 3, 2015 10:00 am Easter Sunday April 5, 2015 10:00 am- Morning Service No Evening Service Wednesday's 7:20 pm - Ladies Evening Coffee Break Thursday's 9:30 am - Ladies Morning Coffee Break "He is not here, he has risen! Luke 24vs 6 All Visitors Welcome! 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Snowdon BA, M.Div Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Holy Week Services in the Parish April 2 - Maundy Thursday 7pm at St. Paul's April 3 - Good Friday 9:30am at St. Thomas, Seaforth April 4 - Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8pm at St. Thomas, Seaforth April 5 - Easter Day 11:15am at St. Paul's EVERYONE WELCOME members. "Half our team was brand new and even the ones who were experienced hadn't necessarily sailed an ocean before." Pate had many more responsibilities than just holding a camera. Each crew member took their turns handling cook- ing, cleaning and navigation duties. The documentary pre- miered on March 7 in Lon- don, England, hosted by the Royal Geographical Society. Pate said about 200 people attended, including 13 of the 14 crew members of the expedition. The event at Bayfield Town Hall is sponsored by the Bay- field Photography Club and admission is by donation. The documentary is avail- able for streaming at www. vimeo/ondemand/ exxpedition Proceeds from film streams will go towards to creating an education pack- age, which will be facilitated by British company Digital Explorers. For more information on the film, visit www.exxpedi- tion.com. Pate said she hoping to organize a similar expedition for the Great Lakes in the near future. Sharin9 a el Healthier 420 viefftl FiR (F i U ii . Birthday Club oVair Natalie Beatty Weston Rathwell Brock Dale Ty Livingstone Matthew Vandevis Jake Consitt-Pipher Darcie Brohman Dean Workman Jack Dolmage Abigail Wammes Owen Gulutzen Kyla Vandendool Xavier Pilkey Evan Reid Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar 31 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Maw Call our In -Store Bakery to Order BIRTHDAY CAKES OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE • MAGIC CAKES • CHARACTER CAKES • Clinton • BIRTHDAY CAKES • irmibcMaodoe to your specification. I 6 Mary St., Clinton • 482-9341 Vow