Friday, April 12, 2019 7 Brooklin Town Crier "Your Extraordinary Self" Tammie Kip poses with her recently published book "Your Extraordinary Self" at her book launch last month at the Brooklin Pub. Published by Tellwell, a Vancouver Indie publisher, the book aims to help individuals identify their versions of success. It uses anecdotes and strategies to help accomplish this. Kip, a longtime Brooklin resident, has worked with numerous companies and individuals on growth strategies and developing emotional IQ. "I really want to improve the culture in the workplace," she says. Proceeds from the book are being donated to Denise House, an emergency shelter for women and children. "Your Extraordinary Self" can be purchased online through Amazon, Chapters or Barnes and Noble web sites. You can connect with Tammie through tammiekip.com. New Pool/Spa Store In Brooklin CB Pools and Spas will soon open a retail location in Brooklin in early May. The company that has had a Durham region presence since 2005 specializes in above and in and on ground pools as well as landscaping is preparing for its grand opening on Saturday, May 4. The new retail outlet will be at 30 St. Thomas St. in the building that also houses Manchu Kitchen Chinese Food. Visit https://cbpools.ca/. Signs of the times! What Brooklin High students had to say about cuts... Some of the signage created by BHS students for the peaceful walkout they staged in front of their school on April 4 to protest the Ford government's education cuts. About 500 students participated in the hour-long protest. St. Bridget To Present "Willy Wonka Jr" St. Bridget Catholic School's 13th production in 15 years will be "Willy Wonka Jr," a musical adaptation "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." One hundred students from Grades 4-8 have worked since the beginning of September on vocals, acting, blocking, choreography, market- ing, ticket design, sets, backstage, sound, and lighting. this The play will be performed April 29 to May 3 for students coming from schools around Durham Re- gion. There will also be public performances on April 30 and May 2, with a curtain time of 6:30 p.m. each night. Tickets can be bought at the school prior or at the door on the day of the show.