Northbrook Legion Public Speaking contest

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 328, in Northbrook, held the Public Speaking Contest on February 19 at the Lions Hall. A big thank you to all the participants, family members, friends, Legion members who turned out to support the contestants: President Mike Powley; scrutineer, Warren Anderson; judges, Charlene Bright, Jilene England and Cathy Meeks; registration, Verna Andrew, Val Arsenault and past president Cecil Hawley; time keepers Harold Genge and Laura Lee Meeks; and last but not least, Linda Oakey for helping us out at the school. It was a huge success. The winners are:

Primary, grades 1-3: 1st - Sophia Borger; 2nd - Carley Pollard; 3rd - Quin Sproule.

Junior, grades 4-6: 1st - Alyssa Borger; 2nd - Walker Fobert; 3rd - Mary Forbes.

Intermediate grade 7-9: 1st - Sierra Baldacchin.