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I <br /> PUBLIC WO KS DAY EVENT TARGETS MIDDLE SCHOOLS <br /> By Jim We t, Public Works Transportation <br /> i <br /> At P blic Works Day this year, the Transportation Division sponsored a <br /> new event a bridge building contest to interest more 4th and 5th grade <br /> and middl school students in public works activities. Sixth, seventh, and <br /> eighth gr de students were invited to build a bridge, at least 18 inches <br /> long, usi g only 100 "Popsicle" sticks and hot glue. <br /> Duri g Public Works Day, each bridge was tested for strength by placing <br /> it betwee two tables (18 inches apart) and loading it with successively <br /> heavier w fight until it collapsed. The winning bridge supported 115 pounds <br /> and was b ilt by Michael Pickette and Adam Sanislo of Spencer Butte Middle <br /> <br /> ~r School. oosevelt Middle School came in second with 94 pounds, and Spencer <br /> Butte Mid le School took third place with 76 pounds. <br /> A se crate competition for fourth and fifth grader gave younger students <br /> an opport nity to display their bridge designing abilities. Entries were <br /> judged on aesthetic quality instead of strength. First place was won by <br /> Tiffany R debaugh and Kerry Dwyer of O'Hara Catholic School. <br /> I <br /> <br />