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Page 28 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, June 21, 1997 Spectators Flock to Witness Annual Duck Derby / BIG SHOES TO FILL--A visitor to the Rubber Duck Derby on June 14th tries on a pair of firefighter's boots for size. The Clarington Fire Safety House was on display at the event and kids were also invited to try on firefighting gear and meet Lucky, the fire department mascot. Student to Serve on Board of Education A grade eleven student who attends Courtice Secondary School has been chosen as the second student-trustee for The Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education. Shannon McPhee, who is 16 years old, was selected over four other candidates by students who are members of the board's student senate. The senate is composed of two students from the board's eight high schools as well as representatives from the adult learning centres. McPhee, who will take her seat at the board table in late August, is delighted with her new role. "I think it's really great that we have a student representing other students in the board and I want to represent students so they have a voice and can be heard." McPhee has served as a member of the student senate, is involved with the peer helping program at her high school, sits as a cabinet member of the Ontario Secondary School Students' Association and is a member of student council. "I love politics because it give you a say in what's going on around you and it gives you a means to represent other people," people," says McPhee who plans to establish e-mail links with members of the student senate to provide them with more information about the board and get feedback. She says there are "no issues that are outstanding for her" because she feels her job is to represent issues students bring forward. The Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education decided decided to add a student trustee last fall and Port Hope High School student Aaron McNair was selected by the student senate as the board's first student trustee. Each student's term is for a six month period. Board chairperson Bob WiUsher complimented McNair on his performance as a student trustee and says he looks forward to continuing involvement from students. Fewer than nine per cent of public school boards in the province have student trustees. * < \ * » Ji ¥ ..*■ Cl \ x Sr I.. MUSICAL INTERLUDE -- Chaser, a local country rock band, provided plenty of great music for folks attending attending the second annual Rubber Duck Derby in Bowmanville June 14th. Band members include Heidi Howsam, vocals; Rob Powell, lead guitar, guitar, vocals; Mark Doughty, rhythm guitar and lead vocals; Dave Coupland, bass guitar and vocals and Ron Hooper, drums and vocals. GUARDING THE DUCKS -- Scout volunteers were on duty to guard all of the ducks entered in the derby and ensure a fair race. This photo shows the front end loader filled with rubber critters critters which are ready to be dumped over the edge of the bridge. Rekker's FEATURE THIS WEEK OWMWl .en 5 ÇVSJ Savmyû J Prices in effect June 23rd - 28th _i S ir*, Ideal for window boxes, tubs, patio planters, hanging baskets or gardens. Easy to maintain and very vigorous. Flowers coloured and produced freely from May until frost. Mother Geranium 9 While other garden centres are gearing down, we're loading up for your summer garden enjoyment! We have a beautiful selection of flowering shrubs, lush evergreens, fragrant roses and lots of annuals in cell packs, as well as 4" pots, 5" pots and instant colour planters. Weigela Choose from Minuet, Variegated and Bristol Ruby. These versatile shrubs are very attractive even outside their May/June flowering season. 2 gal. * _ _ Ï 99 a each or Q for/ Perennials Make Rekker's Garden Gallery your destination for perennials with the largest selection in Clarington. New stock arriving weekly throughout the summer. Featuring Lilies in Bloom - from the small "Stella D'oro" to the tall Japanese and Tiger Lilies. Cocoa Bean Mulch FEATURE THIS WEEK $/»99 I I each or bags / Open Year Round 6 days a week HOURS: Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAY § --w. u HWY #2 g --§ ■ REKKER'S *1 a tr - § y > Z.- D 8 i 1 BLOOR ST. S 8 HWY. 401 2258 HWY. #2, R.R. #6, BOWMANVILLE TEL. 623-2300 FAX 623-6130