Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Full STEM ahead for UMEI LEAMINGTON – UMEI Christian High School will be launching a new academic program for the 2021-2022 school year. The introduction of the new Enriched Robotics Program is exciting news for students, parents and the local community, as it will give students the opportunity to study Robotics in all four years, as well as compete regionally, provincially, nationally and beyond with UMEI’s FIRST Robotics Team (#8081). Expanding on the suc-
cess of their robotics course since 2007, UMEI has created a new, innovative four-year program that will appeal to students who excel in areas of math and science and want to participate in an enriched, hands-on classroom environment that challenges them to think locally and beyond. This enriched Robotics program is for enthusiastic learners interested in studying in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), with an emphasis in Robotics.
The hands-on program style will speak to students who are motivated beyond traditional learning styles and would like to do more adaptive, creative, critical and divergent thinking. “I’ve watched our students, over the years, enthusiastically sign up for our Robotics course. They love the experiential, interactive component of the course,” explained Principal Sonya Bedal. The school is also in discussions with representatives from St. Clair College who would like
to work with UMEI to set up a dual credit Robotics program with their school. “The opportunity to collaborate with our local college is a highlight for this new Robotics program and certainly for our students too,” said Bedal. During this past school year, UMEI’s Grade 10 Robotics Class has demonstrated that even COVID cannot break the spirit of an engaged student. As part of the hands-on curriculum, students were given the opportunity to design, wire, paint and program their own robotics challenge in any area
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of interest. Some of their creations included a farm challenge, a dedication to basketball player Kobe Bryant and a highway/ cell phone theme. “I learned a great deal from this project and realized how robotics overlaps with other areas like electricity,” said grade 10 student Timmy Teichroeb. “I was thoroughly im-
pressed with their completed constructions and anyone who sees their challenges functioning would surely share the same view,” said teacher John Fittler. For more information about this new program and to see this year’s projects in action, visit https://umei.ca/new-enriched-robotics-program/
Local orthodontist wins award WINDSOR-ESSEX – The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the annual Business Excellence Awards and Dr. Maxwell Abraham, of Abraham Orthodontics in Leamington, is among the winners.
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According to the Chamber, the awards are the “premier business event of the year, recognizing successful businesses and people and the contributions they make to the growth and prosperity of our economy.” The award gala was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the winners for 2021: ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Bell: Marlene Corey, YourTV. Believe Windsor-Essex Award, sponsored by
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tions. New Company of the Year, sponsored by Enbridge: Plant Joy. Pillars of Our Community, sponsored by Motor City Community Credit Union: Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch. Professional of the Year, sponsored by TD Commercial Banking: Janice Kaffer, President and CEO, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare. Small Company of the Year, sponsored by Families First: Colasanti Con-
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UMEI Robotics team members at a recent event.
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The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) is currently undertaking necessary maintenance and rehabilitation activities at its Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. This work started in January 2021 and was scheduled for completion by the end of May 2021. However, due to supply chain issues associated with COVID-19, this work has been prolonged for an additional 4-6 weeks. As such, the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant will be operating at reduced capacity until the completion of this work at the end of June 2021. It should be noted that the summer like weather that we have experienced this spring has resulted in unprecedented demand for water from our drinking water system. With this high water demand, especially as we deal with treatment plant upgrades needed to bolster and improve your water supply, the UWSS would like to request residents and businesses minimize their daytime water usage, particularly between the peak hours of noon and 6pm and also to avoid any unnecessary water uses. UWSS wishes to thank those persons and businesses that are doing their part to conserve water as we get through this period. We would also like to acknowledge local Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and a number of OGVG members who have agreed to work with the UWSS to put forth an effort to effectively reduce and offset their water consumption during peak times.
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