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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 11, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Oakville Christian School tops at science and engineering fair At the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) at McMaster University in late March the Oakville Christian School (OCS) earned the BASEF Committee Trophy as top elementary school in the regional competition. The science and engineering fair included more than 400 students from Halton, Hamilton, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk who entered 283 projects in the competition. Among the Oakville Christian School students receiving top honours at the regional fair were Matthew Girgis, Lisa Bast, and James Davis, all Grade 8 students at OCS. Their projects will now represent Halton at the CanadaWide Science Fair to be held in Truro, Nova Scotia in May. James Davis' project, `Wave Goodbye to Microwaves,' investigated if microwaves negatively affect the foods or liquids they heat. His project received the Silver Merit Award, Hamilton Wentworth Occasional Teacher Local Presentation and Aesthetics Award and Canada Wide Science Fair Trip Award. Matthew Girgis' project, `Breathin' Easy,' investigated the effect of plants on indoor air quality; testing oxygen, humidity and airborne microbes. His project received the Silver Merit Award Nelson Steel Award and Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award. Lisa Bast's project, `Tomorrow's Way,' was a vehicle innovation that sought to combine a solar-powered vehicle with a levitational magnetic roadway. Bast's project received the Silver Merit Award, Dofasco Product Development Business Process Award, Procor Engineering Award, Primary Fluid Systems Junior Engineering Award and Canada Wide Science Fair Trip Award. Altogether, Oakville Christian School students won five silver merit awards, five bronze merit awards and 10 special awards. MOVING CEREMONY: Grade 8 Oakville Christian School students James Davis, Matt Girgis and Lisa Bast at Oakville Christian School will be going to the Canada-wide Science Fair event in Nova Scotia May 12. MOVING SALE After almost 50 years we have outgrown our current location. Organic community garden on Kerr Oakvillegreen Conservation Association Inc. needs volunteers to plant and harvest an organic vegetable, flower, and herb garden in Westwood Park on Kerr Street. The park is located on Kerr Street, north of the Dog Guide School. Participation is free and people of all ages and gardening experience are welcome to take part. The first planning meeting will be Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. For meeting location and for more information, contact Elizabeth or Susan at 905-8258966 or cursusan@gmail.com. EVERYTHING IN OUR SHOWROOM IS ON SALE LIGHTING STUDIO . .W Q.E LIGHTING STUDIO S OS CR E. AV 445 Inglehart Street, Oakville 905-845-2461 Mon.-Wed. CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm Customer pick up and appointment only Thursday- 9:30-9pm, Friday-9:30-6pm, Saturday-9:00am-5pm, Sunday-Noon-5pm . RD LL WA RN CO REN OLD ING S ST LEH . ART ST. EXCLUDES RECESSED LIGHTING, DIMMERS, FLOOR HEATING (NU-HEAT), UNDER CABINET LIGHTING, LIGHT BULBS OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! HELP KEEP OAKVILLE 150 YEARS YOUNG! Get involved in the 20-Minute Oakville Makeover on April 20th Free bags and gloves are provided. Registered participants will be recognized on the Town's website and/or in a local advertisement after the event. Please visit www.oakville.ca for details. Our Town may be celebrating its 150th birthday, but it's as beautiful as ever. Take 20 minutes at 2 p.m. on Special thanks to our sponsors: - Pizza Pizza - Tim Hortons Friday, April 20 and help preserve that beauty! - TD Friends of the Environment We're calling on all schools, families, community groups, and businesses to give a section of our community a "makeover" by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. Celebrate Oakville's 150th Anniversary - for information visit 150.oakville.ca D. RR GA AL AF TR - Home Depot - The Toronto Sun - McDonalds - The Toronto Star