Van Buren
We had been running a contest on Channel 8
for all kids grades k through 6th. The theme was “What
Van Buren Means To Me”. We had several entrants
and they have had their stories running on the TV for
some time. However, not everyone has access to our
channel, so we are reprinting those contest entries
here. The winner will be decided soon, and they will
receive a free personal pizza from Glam-R-Us. Let’s
all spread the good feelings, appreciate what we have,
and think positive towards our future. And if you get
to speak with any of these children, thank them
for their town spirit.
Why I like living in Van Buren. I like to live in Van Buren
because my parents are here with me and memere and
pepere are too. There are not any tornados, hurricanes,
or earthquakes. My aunts and uncles are around here.
All my cousins are around here too. I also have a nice
yard. If I lived in the city, I probably wouldn’t have
a yard. All my friends are here too. If I lived in
Florida, the season would just be summer. Our
town has a park. Maybe other towns might not
have a park. I’m happy with where I live. If I
move, I’m going to lose all my friends and
might not be able to find new ones.
Abby Ayotte Grade 2, Age 7
The reason why I like my hometown Van Buren is
because of the friendly people in a nice quiet town. I
love to ride four wheeler with my mom and dad and
my sister on the nice trails. You can trust most people.
I like going to my big school. The teachers are all very
nice. I like to walk in town with my dad and my sister.
My whole family also lives in Van Buren. I like my
house. Some of my friends live on my same street.
This is why I like my home town Van Buren.
Dominick Boutot Grade 2, Age 7
Why I like living in Van Buren. I like living in Van
Buren because I have a lot of space in my back yard.
I also have a big swing set in my back yard. I love
the big house I have. I like the trees we have and the
apples I get from the trees. I also love all the stuff that
I got. I feel safe in this town. I love Van Buren.
Brooke Caron Grade 2, Age 7
I like living in Van Buren because almost my whole
family lives here. I love to live here because I have
lots of room to play outside and have a garden. I
like living in Van Buren because memere lives
downstairs. I am happy I live in Van Buren
because I don’t have to use an elevator or go
down a whole bunch of stairs. I think Van
Buren is beautiful.
Eddie Saucier Grade 2, Age 7
I like to live in Van Buren because there
is not a lot of traffic and most of us have
a back yard. If we lived in the urban
cities, it wouldn’t be too tranquil. If we
lived in Van Buren most of the time, it
would be tranquil. That is why I like
living in Van Buren.
Jayde Violette Grade 2, Age 7