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Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 25 PlastiVan makes stops at Georgetown high schools PlastiVan, an internationally-recognized education program that provides students with a "hands-on" experience in the chemistry of plastics, recently visited Georgetown District and Christ The King high schools. The visits were made possible through a "Helping Make Communities Better" grant from BASF Canada. PlastiVan is a "science on wheels" van that travels throughout North America teaching students, educators and the public about the chemistry, history, manufacturing and environmental issues involved with making plastics. The program is provided through the National Plastics Center and Museum in Leominster, Massachusetts. Approximately 150 students at the local schools participated in lab experiments that included making "slime" and nylon thread using liquid polymers, and learning about the chemistry of disposable diapers. Students also studied the properties of polymers by sticking a wooden skewer through a balloon without popping it. "The Plastivan workshop gave the students a chance to see the wide range of plastics that we use each day. The students enjoyed the chance to make different types of polymers, and the lab activities helped to reinforce many of the concepts from the Grade 10 science course," said Doug McCallion, Science Department Head, Christ the King Secondary School. "As part of our continuing commitment to the communities in which we do business, we are proud to sponsor the PlastiVan program. At our Georgetown facility, we manufacture vitamin/ mineral premixes for the animal nutrition industry, however BASF does manufacture some of the plastics the students learn about during these sessions," said Stuart Carsience, Site Manager at BASF's Georgetown site. BASF is the world's leading chemical company and its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. Habitat for Humanity Halton will be building in Georgetown this summer and is now accepting applications for families. Information sessions for those interested in finding out about the Home Ownership program will be held in: PlastiVan, an internationally-recognized education program that provides students with a "hands-on" experience in the chemistry of plastics, recently visited Georgetown District and Christ The King High Schools. The visits were made possible through a "Helping Make Communities Better" grant from BASF Canada. Christine Logan, a student at Georgetown District High School, studied the properties of polymers by making slime. Submitted photo Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Grace Anglican Church 317 Main Street East Milton Call (866) 314-4344 to register! You must attend an information session to get an application form. Front row: Margaret Eggleton-Kaye, Dorothy Hunt. Back row: Lois Fraser, Cec Peacock, Bev Smith, Maureen Walker. Missing from photo: Ron Hunt. The Kiwanis Club of Georgetown presents Arts Alive celebrates a job well done. Originally formed in 1986, the group brought entertainment to our Cultural Centre and promoted the Arts in general with its Arts Alive Awards. The group has now disbanded after 20 years of service to our town. Congratulations, Cec on your retirement as Manager of the John Elliott Theatre. Have fun in Barrie, Bev. A good time was had by all who were part of this small but effective group. Friday, June 1st, 2007 Georgetown District High School Doors open at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm Dancing 9 pm to 11:30 pm All you can eat (while supplies last) steak and lobster, with salad, rolls, baked potatoes, dessert and coffee Tickets $70.00. Call 873-1877, 877-1598 or 877-5155 ext.26. All proceeds donated to local charities. 72 Main St., Georgetown hrs. M - W 10-6, Th - F 10 - 8, Sat 10-5