Our Carleton Place High School co-op student wraps up her time with us on Monday.
Alicia Rogers came to us saying she planned on going to journalism school in the fall. She's been a great addition to the team and we wish her the best in her career.
Here's something Alicia wrote for us this week:
Alicia Rogers
Student reporter
Those who think romance is dead might just be right.
The town of Mississippi Mills and an Almonte youth group are joining forces this Valentine’s Day to host a “Zombie Ball.”
Calvin Murphy, Mississippi Mills’ recreation coordinator, says the zombie themed idea came from “the TYPS side of things.”
During discussions with the town and the group Taking Young People Seriously, ideas were thrown around for a Valentine’s Day dance and the undead idea came alive.
“It was a joint effort,” says Murphy.
Both groups are hoping to get a large turnout of youth for this event. For those who are unsure about what to do for a zombie themed dance, TYPS (located at 79 Bridge St.) will be providing make-up between 4-7 p.m. the night of the dance.
All you have to do is provide a donation. Proceeds from the canteen will go towards the Almonte skate park project.
“We’re putting this on for a worthwhile cause,” says Murphy.
The dance will take place Friday, Feb. 12 at the Almonte Community Centre between 8-11 p.m. The cost is $2 per person at the door and all youth aged 12 to 18 are invited. For more information contact TYPS at 613-256-8485 or Murphy at 613-256-1077.
