The Citizen, 2009-05-28, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009. PAGE 23. Four students from the AvonMaitland District School Boardscored big earlier this month inWinnipeg at the Canada WideScience Fair, one of them beingJacob McGavin of Brussels.
McGavin’s project, Vampire
Power: Watts Disappearing? waswell-received by judges, but did notplace in his division.McGavin’s project studied theeffectiveness of disconnectingpower to entertainment devices
while in standby mode or in the off
position.The project used mathematicalformulas to explore these methodsthroughout Ontario as well aspossible solutions to increase use byregular households.
McGavin’s project came to the
conclusion that billions of dollarsand megawatts of energy could besaved annually in Ontario withconscious energy saving practices.Victor Kloeze, a Grade 12 studentat the Goderich District Collegiate
Institute won a gold medal for the
best senior environmental
innovation project in Canada.
Through his medal, Kloeze won
nearly $40,000 in cash and
scholarships, including a $10,000
scholarship to the university of his
choice.
In addition, he was also selected to
represent Canada in North Africa
this summer as a member of Team
Canada MILSET.
Kloeze’s project, Goderich
Sustainable Home was designed to
passively reduce the energy
expenditures of an average
household in Goderich. The home
was designed to utilize several
different techniques.Alison Underwood, a Grade 7student from Turnberry Central wona silver medal in the junior division,taking home $700, a certificate aswell as honourable mention in the
engineering category.
Underwood’s project was called
Watch Your Step, which created a
non-slip substance, which reduced
the risk of slips and falls for seniors
when applied to steps and stairs.
The fourth student honoured was
Katherine Leach-Russo, a Grade 7
student from Stratford Central
Public School who won a gold
medal for best junior computing and
information technology project. She
won $1,500 in cash and a certificate
for her project, Wiseword
By Jo-Ann McDonald
This is the last week of the year in
terms of the Legion year. The
Legion year runs from June to May.
Elections were held in Brussels in
April for the new officers and the
installation was held on Friday
evening at the Branch.
Joining Brussels for installation
were the Comrades of Branch 156
Seaforth.
Installation began at 8 p.m. with
nearly 40 present. The meeting was
opened by President Jo-Ann
McDonald, who welcomed
everyone. The meeting was then
turned over to the two presiding
officers Comrade Glenn Bridge of
Br. 218 and Comrade Lyn Steffler
of Br. 156 for installation.
The Comrades installed the
officers of both Branches as well as
the officers of Seaforth Ladies
Auxiliary.
The new president of Branch 218
is Comrade John Lowe. Comrade
John’s slate of officers include
Comrades past president Jo-Ann
McDonald; first vice-president, Deb
Cann; second vice-president, Rick
McDonald; secretary, Sandra
Josling; treasurer, Nicole Noble;
executive, Mabel Glanville, Andy
Overholt, Eric Ross, Catrina
Josling, Greg Wilson, Sergeant-At-
Arms, Lisa Glanville.
The executive looks forward to a
great year with Comrade Lowe as
president and invite interested
parties to contact any executive
member about joining the Royal
Canadian Legion.
The evening ended with a time of
comradeship, with music provided
by Black Town Strutters, Jim Lee,
Karen Cardiff, Don and Dale
Chesher. They played some great
tunes from days gone by which
were enjoyed by all.
Comrades John Lowe and Eric
Ross attended the provincial
convention for the Royal Canadian
Legion in Burlington on May 10, 11
and 12. They attended the meetings
and represented the Branch in all
voting requirements.
Comrade John reports that it was
a very interesting time and he
enjoyed his experience.
The Cadets are winding up their
year and have been practising for
their year-end inspection. They have
appreciated the community’s
support over the past year and hope
everyone continues to collect
returnable bottles and pop cans for
them.
People can still drop off donations
at the Branch all summer for
pickup.
The Friday night supper of
chicken breast was enjoyed by a
good crowd. This week will be
sausage and sauerkraut.
This week is the silent auction on
Saturday. Comrades are asked to
drop off donations as soon as
possible and we hope when
everyone is out and about at the
community yard sales, they stop by
the Legion, to see what’s up for
bids.
Looking ahead in the month of
June, the Branch has many
functions that involve food so we
hope Comrades are able to help out
when called.
Barndancing
The stage was open Saturday afternoon in Blyth at the 12th annual Barn Dance Jamboree
Campout weekend. It was a music-filled weekend as there was an open stage on Friday night
as well as a gospel show on Sunday in addition to the Barn Dance show. The am920 Ontario
Open Country Singing Contest also took over the stage at Memorial Hall with dozens of young
hopefuls singing their country favourites all weekend. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
At the Branch
Legion installs officers
Students’ science projects score in Winnipeg
Buck & Doe
for
Pat Laffin &
Cheryl Armstrong
Saturday, May 30
Brussels Arena
9 pm - 1 am
$5. advance $7. at door
Music by DJ
Age of majority
For tickets call
Scott 519-887-9769
Kendall 519-531-0578
Public Notice Inviting
Family & Friends
Stag & Doe
Mark Skinn &
Nicole Procter
Friday, June 5
Belgrave Community Centre
(Arena Floor)
Music by DJ ~ 9 pm - 1 am
Tickets: $5 each, call
Candace Procter 519-357-4511
Matt Dixon 519-357-0507
Bus leaving Wingham Valumart
at 9:15 pm
Age of majority required
~ Lunch provided
Happy 35th
Anniversary
Mom & Dad
(John & Jenny
Hoonaard)
May 31
Love from
your family
Friends and family
are invited to a
Stag and Doe
for
Amanda Young
and Jon Collins
Saturday, May 30
9 pm - 1 am
Goderich Arena (upstairs)
• MacAdam, Turpin & Fink
(formerly MacAdam Road)
• Empty Threats
Age of majority
$8/person
Lunch provided
Free cabs available
For tickets call Ian
519-526-1113
SMOKED
PORK CHOP
BBQ
Hosted by:
Blyth CRC Bazaar FUNraisers
June 6
Serving 5-7:30 pm
at Blyth Lions Park
For tickets call
Lissa Kolkman 519-523-9819
Limited tickets at the door
Adults (11 & up): $13.00
Children (6-10): $7.00
5 and under: FREE
Proceeds to church and community projects
Congratulations
to
Henry & Jean
Seiling
on 63 Years of marriage
May 31/09
From Patricia & Ron,
Valerie & Tom
Doug & Heather
& grandchildren
Daniel & Heather,
Scott & Sherry
We all celebrate your success
and God’s love to you both
Buck & Doe
for
Pam Gibson
& Tom Egli
Friday, June 5
Mitchell Arena
8 pm - 1 am
Tickets $8 or 2/$15
Music by DJ
Age of Majority
Lunch provided
For tickets call
Dan 519-523-4955
or Heather
519-357-0286