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The Citizen, 1986-12-10, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1986. Blyth Public School Students decorated the windows at the Blyth Post Office last week getting the community in a Christmas mood. Here Tammi Medd [left] and Laurie Wharton give a window their artistic touch. Brussels school concert on Dec. 16 WINNERS IN THE MNR CONTEST BY KEVIN SOUCH Judges have just completed their selections in the annual MNR contest, and for the 7th time in 8 years, Blyth P.S. took first place overall, among schools throughout both Huron and Perth counties. The top essay was submitted by a student from Stratford’s Shake­ speare School, while Tabatha Montgomery of Blyth was second. As top school, the five students from Blyth will be recognized by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Vincent G. Kerrio, inTorontoon Dec. 16. They will also be taken on a fishing charter in May. Tabatha and the school will also receive prints signed by Canadian artist Glen Loates. SAY NO TO DRUGS BY SARAH ALLAN AND CHRYSTALCUCKSEY On December 5, Grades 5 and 6 listened to a presentation on drugs given by O.P.P. Constable Mar­ shall as part of the Values, Influence and Peers Program (V.I.P.) Constable Marshall told the students about different types of drugs and the offences involved in carrying drugs. He also described how drugs are carried around in the cities. The real point of the presenta­ tion was to discuss the effect of drugs and alcohol on the body and especially on the brain. MOOTOYOUTOO BY STEPHANIE LENTZ, LORI BAILEY AND AMBER GELWICK On December 2, the grade 5 to 6 classes wentto Bob McNeil’s Dairy farm near Dungannon. We learned some of the kinds of dairy cattle, and also about their feeding habits. Did you know that cows give 110 - 125 glasses of milk a day? The McNeil’s also have acow that gives 300 glasses a day. This cow needs special care and attention. The Huron County and the Ontario Dairy Princesses were there to talk to us. At the end of the presentation, we each got a glass of milk and a milk sticker. A GLIMPSE OF RICK HANSON BY KELLY COOK AND TAMMI MEDD Chris Caldwell, a student at Blyth Public School who has Cerebral Palsy, had the pleasure of seeing Rick Hanson in London when he was passing through on Nov. 27. Mr. Hanson is on a world-wide tour to collect money for spinal research. Chris was on his way to the hospital for a regular checkup, when he noticed a plane flying overhead with a banner saying, “We are with you Rick.’’ Christoldusthat Mr. Hanson travelled through London with a police escort, followed by other wheelchair supporters. Chris wit­ nessed this from the side of the road. The unexpected event was especially exciting for Chris be­ cause he also needs a wheelchair for mobility. BY KRISTA HASTINGS December is a very busy month at Brussels School. Everyone is actively preparing for the Christ­ mas concert which will be present­ ed on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7p.m. Each class is preparing its own idea of what Christmas spirit reallv is. While all this is happening, all the regular school activities must also continue. Those regular activi- ties include something new this year and two students give their impressions of the new school program. Every Tuesday the Grade seven students from our school travel by bus to F. E. Madill Secondary Schoolfor Industrial Arts class. Our teacher is Mr. David Martin, formerly a teacher in Brussels. He has taught us about safety in the shop as well as some wood working. We made articles from wood such as toys, signs, bowls and keyracks. We also made key chains from acrylic plastic. We will be working with leather next term. BY DAREN JOHNSTON Every Wednesday, grade eight boys and girls travel to Wingham by bus for either Family Studies or Industrial Arts. We take one course for the first half of the year and the other for the last half. We leave the school at 10 a.m. and arrive at the high school at 10:20. Ik someone this Christmas! Dazzle your darling with diamonds! 3-D DIAMOND COLLECTION PENDENT EARRINGS 6995 13495 For Your Convenience...Engraving and Giftwrapping FREE with every purchase /IN STET] 135 Queen St. East ST. MARYS 203 Durham St. E WALKERTON 2 The Square GODERICH GEM SOCIETY 8 Albert St. CLINTON 284 Main St EXETER 26 Main St. S SEAFORTH We are back to Brussels at 12:15. Thesecoursesintroduceus to new and exciting horizons in programs we have not previously had an opportunity to experience. I found the Family Studies program areal learning experience. We had cooking using Canada’s Food Guide; we also completed a work apron. We learned about families and child care. It was a very enjoyable experience. BY SHARIE JACKLIN AND BOBBI JO RUTLEDGE Our feature story from Grade seven this week concerns, a very important member of our school’s support staff; our school mainten­ ance man. George Cousins was formerly employed at the Cousin’s Cream­ ery of Brussels. In 1975 he started workfor Huron County Baord of Education. George’s job has many different forms - mopping floors, sweeping every day, cutting grass, blowing snow, maintaining the furnace, and repairing everything you can imagine. George says his job is like most other jobs; that it has both good and bad points. The students and teachers at our school all know that if something needs George’s attention you just need to listen and then follow the sound of keys jingling or his cheery whistle to find him. He says the kids are great and we think George is great too. 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