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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-07, Page 34PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7,1997 Brussels PS news Students take part in talent show By Kate Kuepfer and Eileen Exel On Tuesday, April 29 our school was given the opportunity to watch and listen to a variety of different talents in our talent show. The acts included playing various instruments, singing, air bands, dancing, skipping and even a magic show! This was a very special day for Mr. Kemp because it was his last day as well. Last Thursday the Grade 7s and 8s went to Clinton for Tech 21. We would like to congratulate Amber Park Shaw and Tim Harrison on winning the tickets for hard work. We had two new additions come to our school on Tuesday, April 22. The School Advisory Council bought a tree for Mr. Kemp and one for Mr. and Mrs. Prior. We would like to wish them well on their retirements. Mr. Kemp is now working in Clinton Board Office writing a CD Rom program on Canada. Good luck, Mr. Kemp! As we say goodbye to Mr. Kemp we would like to welcome Mr. Howard Morton into our school. We asked him how he liked his new position. "What an awesome position to be principal of such a great school with great kids!" he exclaimed. We also asked how he liked being back at BPS. "Coming back is great. I love seeing students that I taught and how great their families are. I am looking forward to teaching here and'being principal for many more years." Last Thursday the kindergartens to Grade 6 had a pajama day. Ashley Keffer and Amy Bridge, both Grade 5 students, planned this event. We asked how they came up with the idea. "I asked Mr. Kemp if we could have another pajama day soon and he said to start planning one," replied Ashley Keffer. We then asked if they were happy with the turn out of participants. "They were highest in Grade 2 and 4. We were very surprised with the turnout," Amy Bridge said. The winners were as follows: Breeanne Wheeler, Felecia Souch, Andrew Baker, Lindsay Watson, William King, Kayla Bishop, Robert Cochran, Jessica Longlade, Jacob Crosby, Alyssa Ruttan, Make a noise Continued from page 1 Addictions and Assessment Referral Centre. Most recently Perth County was invited to join the group now known as "The Huron/Perth OSAID Alliance". "If elementary schools would like to participate in support of the high schools they would be more than welcome to join in," said Marguerite Thomas from the Huron County Health Unit Substance Abuse/Injury Prevention Program. Irene Wheeler from Perth District Health Unit and Thomas will be co­ hosting a workshop for Huron/Perth OSAID members on May 21. OSAID members are very keen on involving the whole community along with the school community. They want to remind everyone to enjoy safe summer partying - don’t drink and drive and don't ride with anyone who does. Anyone wishing to support OSAID is invited to contact their local high schools regarding the events and to join us by making a noise at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. Candice Ross and Alexis Patch. Each winner received a treat bag. Both girls told us that they would love to organize more school events in the future. We have been very busy with oui sports. We have just started two- pitch and everyone seems to be enjoying the outdoors. The Grade 6, 7 and 8s have been practicing for the borden ball tournament which will take place on Tuesday, May 6. The participants from BPS are Amy Douma, Katie Clark, Jen Cowan, Nicole Bernard, Megan Bragg, Nicole Lowe, Trish Teeft, Sarah Little, Shannon White, Jen McDon­ ald, Eileen Exel, Kate Kuepfer, Matt Elliot, Andrew Garland, Mike Walker, Chris Coulter, Mike Bernard, Lance McLellan, Rob McKercher, Josh Nichol, Jared Cardiff, Tim Harrison, Stephen Todd, Kyle Stephenson and Troy Bachaus. Next Thursday, May 8 Leslie Pepper is holding the skipping demo which promotes the annual skip-a-thon. We would like to wish them luck and hope they raise a lot of money for the heart and stroke foundation. On Friday, May 2, Constable Dinning came to talk to the Grade 7s and 8s about sexual harassment, harassment, drugs and alcohol abuse. He answered questions with no hesitations and informed us thoroughly. We'd like to thank him for coming and talking to us. Madill teacher builds plane AIRPLANE By Sonia Jones It was 1982 when Mr. Armstrong, an F. E. Madill School teacher, started to build his dream, by building his own plane at his home near Brussels. It all started with 24 sheets of plans and now Mr. Armstrong is 80 per cent finished his Ragtube plane which is made of wood but covered with fabric. Armstrong has built every part of his plane from scratch; no kits involved. Armstrong was inspired by his father who had built his own plane 31 years ago and his plane is still in flight today. Armstrong's father taught him how to fly and that was when he decided to make his own creation. He hopes to have it completed by 1999. Armstrong has his own airport at his home. His airport is called "Armstrong Airdrome," where he has six planes that he and his family fly. Armstrong usually works four out of five nights a week on his plane, about three hours at a time. The requirements that Armstrong suggests you should have in order to build a plane are patience, an understanding spouse, a good place to work, money, and a desire to fly. Armstrong's plane will cost about $50,000 to build, plus all the enjoyment he has building it. The plane would be worth $90,000 if he were to sell the finished product. ART By Lisa Kwan On April 11 through May 19, 140 high school art students of Huron Continued on page 35 vBe Involved! Huron County has prepared a draft Official J^rrfSnumber of workshops have been scheduled to uls^y^s the dra(t< The workshops will be given in two formats. The first set of workshops Mill generally focus on individual topics. The latter set of workshops^will have a more general focus. FORMAT I TOPIC WORKSHOPS Date Topic Location May 7 Natural Environment Blyth Festival (Basement), Blyth IMay 8 Economy Huron Business Centre, 138 Main St. S, Seaforth 8:00 pjfh. 5Jay 15 Extractive Resources Hullett Township Municipal Office, Londesborough 8:00jp.m. May 21 Settlement Patterns Stanley Township Community Centre, Varna 8jf5 p.m. <ay 22 Natural Environment Hensail Community Centre J^OO p.m. Mgy 28 Community Services Central Huron Seconda^^MF School, Clinton jf 8:00 p.m. meetings with an agricultural focus were held m April m cooperal ion of Agriculture and Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario diseased in the other workshops -so please attend! For notes from workshops contact the Planning and Development Department Offi Fed AT IIFO GENERAL WORKSHOPS griculture may also be pril agriculture 524-2188. Location Date Loc^|hon Time SOUTH May 27 Sterfen Township Community Centre, Crediton 8:00 p.m. WEST June 4 Kffox Presbyterian Church, jfhjderich 8:00 p.m. CENTAL June 12 KrBcefigld United Church, BrucenW^^^ 8:00 p.m. NORB June 18 Bluevale CommiMity Hall, Bluevale Jr 8:00 p.m. participated in previous^Copies of the draft plan will be mailed to anyone workshops, focus groups or the community action kitjtfAdditional copies are available at your local municipal office or towr^Jjbrary or / and Development at 524-21881 Collects www.huron.org/herc/cetihty/countyop.htm with your comments. 14 ‘ailing Huron County Planning ccepted or contact us at