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Times Advocate, 1994-02-16, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, February 16, 1994 CQMM II LAITY Mc�flflvray students and board go for greed team By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff A1LSA CRAIG - Traditionally, a solid education emphasised reading, writing and arithmetic or what is commonly referred to as the three R's. But now there is a fourth element - re- cycling. And in recogniz- ing the importance of recycling the Middlesex County (r♦ Board of Education L is encouraging re- cycling programs in all its schools by es- tablishing Green Team committees. The Green Team members are student representatives as well as parents, members of the commu- nity and school staff including the secretary and a custodian. The purpose of the team is to promote recycling in each school and think up creative ways to re- duce waste. "There have always been ef- forts towards recycling, but now its wider based," said Mary Anne Brown, principal at McGillivray Central Public School. But now students and adults are more aware of what can and can't be recycled. "I was surprised at all you can recycle," said Jesse Abraham, a Grade 6 student on the team. '1 didn't know there were so many different kinds of paper," said Grade 8 student Tony Isaac. Abraham, Isaac and Grade 7 student Aaron Lealess came up with the idea of putting up pos- ters in their school to let the other students know what can be recy- cled. "The posters should really help," Abraham said. "We need to come up with oth- er ways of making the school green," Lealess said referring to future committee meetings. The hoard initiative began in January and schools spent the first month promoting awareness. The school, Brown said, is an excellent starting point for stu- dents to learn good recycling habits. "The kids will then bring it to the community and get their families involved." Brown said schools, like many other insti- tutions, generate a lot of waste. And the board of education wants stu- dents, staff and administrators to be aware of this and try to reduce where possible. One area that is targeted is paper. "Schools are paper gener- ating," Brown said. Now administration is more conscious the number of newslet- ters it produces. Brown said the school makes an effort to ensure only one newsletter is sent to each family rather than each student getting one. She said it may seem like a The Green Team at McGillivray Central Public I School help to promote awareness of the enviroment and the need to recycle. Green team members are from left: Aaron Lealess, Grade 7; Tony Isaac, Grade 8; and kneeling is Jesse Abraham, Grade 6. sn Il step, but at the end of the ye that's a lot of paper. s well, the school is encourag- ing staff and students to bring gar- bage free lunches another way of reducing waste. "The goal is for everything in the lunch to be recy- cled," Brown said. She said simple steps such reus- ing sandwich or lunch bags can really cut down on the amount of waste. "In a school with over 200 kids, saving that many bags a day adds up," Brown said. They try to recycle everything from paper, to cans, bottles and the school is even into composting. Right now the school' is focus- sing on efficiency and in the fall they will be doing what is called a trash tally. "We will see how much garbage the school generates in a day." Brown said. She said the recycling program has many positive results beyond helping the environment. "It develops leadership skills in all students as they take the initia- tive at home and in the communitv to change recycling habits," Brown said. Valentine's luncheon By Mary Peterson CE:NTRALIA - On Sunday, Feb- ruary 13, Rev. Clare Geddes and Peggy Campbell -Geddes led the service of Holy Communion at Centralia United Church. In his sermon, "Twilight Travel- lers", Rev. Clare Geddes described the appearance of Jesus to weary travelers after his resurrection, as written in Luke 24:13-35. As Rev. Geddes explained, "it's easy to live through life's immortal hours and not realize until later what has real- ly happened." The service was followed by a lovely Valentine's luncheon served! by the Sunday School. Everyone appreciated the attractive decora- tions and tasty assortment of sand- wiches and cupcakes. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Paul Klemke who has passed away. • WE'RE YOUR R.R.S.P. HEADQUARTERS • Check out a Clinton Credit Union R.R.S.P. Rates are on a downward trend Invest today RRSP loans available at Prime Rate CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 48 Ontario St. 118 Main St. North Clinton 4824467 Exeter 235.0640 Open Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 . 11 SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1052 Vaientine Bake Sale There were lots of treats to pick from at the Lioness Valentine Bake sale in Exeter last Friday. Volunteers Mariam Rider, on left, Phyllis Haugh and Janet Mason display some of t,'4e goodies that were available. Family night in Varna By Joan Beierling VARNA - Family Fun Night held Friday at the Stanley Township Complex was quite successful again with many families attending this annual event. Spot dances were won by Kathy Glenn, Emily Ratcliffe, Jason McBeath, Maryanne Hayter, Chris Talford and Leanne Keys. The Adults Spot Dance was won by Beatrice and Ron Fleming. There were several picked out for the best twisters. Rachel Haney, Sue VanMilten, Becky Robinson, Jason Beierling, Mathew Triebner and Sarah Broadfoot. Dianne Peck won the Valentine Bouquet of Flowers. Hot dogs were served as usual along with the homemade cookies and squares brought by everyone. The Stanley Township Rec Com- mittee sponsors this event and are now making plans for the Annual Canoe Rally to be held April 10 so get your canoe dug out and shined up. Ball Registration is also going to he in April. The Rec Committee would also like to know if there are any youth in the local arca interested in run - ning the concession booth at the Stanley Township Ball Diamond. ¥g5O CASH BACK! PICK YOUR SAVINGS FROM THE Home Appliances MONEY TREE '4iilt!!tld. rnttifiii(iiiiil Come in now for a $30 or $50 Manufacturer's Cash Rebate by mail when you purchase quality Inglis Washers, and Washer & Dryer Pairs. FOR SELECTION, SERVICE AND VALUE -SEE We service what we sell Drysdale Open L1ond.ty Major Appliance Centre Ltd. Hensall 262.2728 Ontario The Place to Buy Appliances Our 48th Year Open Friday till 9 p.m. Off•r valid b•tw••n F•bruri r 14, 1994 and March 26, 1994 . "."" "" Ott Nr.►,.. I"a ,, ., ,. " , ,rod WO ., ,.0.11.41,, ,.b.0 VINO Please leave a letter at the Stanley Township Office with attention Rec Committee if interested. The Goshen U.C.W. will meet Thursday, February 17 at 8 p.m. at the home of Jean Bennett. The Varna U.C.W. Crokinole Party will be held February 25 at the Varna Church at 8 p.m. with proceeds to go to the Clinton Public Hospital. Six of the members from the Crokinole Club in Varna attended the Crokinole Tournament at the Lambton Museum and Joe Fuiop took home the first place trophy. The Crokinole tournament for both young and old will be held the week of March 14-19 at the Huron County Museum in Goderich. You must register by March 11. An interesting video about how the Canadian Foodgrains Bank runs in the local areas and in Ethiopia was shown on Sunday in both Var- na and Goshen churches. Donations will be taken next Sunday. The teens Youth Group will meet Sunday, February 27 at 7 p.m. at the manse to discuss new plans the rest of the year. for "H&R Block scants to gave von money." =Hcur a BIn \Neu d:e extra hand for reery dcdttcnon and credit to exhtch %ou are entitled. At IIcCR Block. we're up on the late.t e li.m;e•. and pre- p • •.! for anv tax H&R BLOCK CANADA'S TAX TEAM 476 Main St. Exeter Ont. 235-1153 Open: Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on behalf of the Corporation of the County of Huron, an application will be made to the Legis- lative Assembly of the Province of Ontario respecting the com- position of the council of the County and the voting members for an Act as follows: 1. In this Act "County" means The Corporation of the County of Huron. "local municipality" means a town, village of township in the County that is not separated from it for municipal purposes. 2. Despite section 26 of the Municipal Act, the council of the County shall be composed of the reeve of each local munici- pality. 3. Despite section 26 and 28 of the Municipal Act, the votes in county council shall be as follows: (i) Each reeve shall have one (1) vote. 4. This Act applies with respect to the composition of and votes on the council commencing December 1, 1994, and subsequent years 5. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent. 6. The short title of this Act is the County of Huron Act, 1993., A copy of the draft bill is available in he office of the Clerk - Administrator of the County of Huron, Court House, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1M2. The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an inter- est in the application and who wishes to make submissions. for or against the application, to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing , the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Queen's Park, Toronto, On tarso M7A 1A2. Dated at Goderich, this 18th day of January, 1994. DONNELLY & MURPHY, Solicitors for the Corporation of the County of Huron, 18 The Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 3Yof Solicitors for the Applicant.