FLYING LESSONS; Isle pupils take plane to school.Byline: Keith McLeod Keith McLeod (born November 5 1979 in Canton, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association at the point guard position. THESE children bring new meaning to "flying lessons" as they use the shortest scheduled air route in the world to get to school. It is all due to the temporary loss of their normal ferry service. Holly Crocker, Leanne Cursiter, Solan and Cassia cassia (kăsh`ə): see cinnamon; senna. cassia Spice, also called Chinese cinnamon, consisting of the aromatic bark of the Cinnamomum cassia plant, of the laurel family. Dodman, Shane Houston and Rowan rowan ash tree which guards against fairies and witches. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 344] See : Protection Pierce, all aged 13 and 14, will make a twominute flight from Papa Westray Papa Westray also known as Papay, is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of 65 at the time of the 2001 Census, now increased to 70 people.[4] The soil is very fertile,[5] and this has long been a draw to the island. to Westray in the Orkney Islands This is a list of Orkney islands in Scotland. The Orkney archipelago is located 16 kilometres (10 miles) north of mainland Scotland and comprises over 70 islands and skerries, of which 20 are inhabited. In addition to the Orkney Mainland there are three groups of islands. to go to Westray Junior High. The distance covered is just over a mile - shorter than the runway at Glasgow airport. The Loganair school run service will last until the end of the year, when the ferry returns to service. Meanwhile, the kids will fly four times a week and stay overnight twice a week with families on Westray - which has about 60 residents - while Papa Westray is home to just 70 people. Loganair boss Jonathan Hinkles said: "The flight is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's shortest. It is a popular tourist route for many visitors to Scotland but it is also a vital link for people who live in Orkney. "It will make all the difference in ensuring the children from Papa Westray can continue their schooling throughout the winter." Westray Junior High head Willie McEwen said: "Our children will enjoy flying at this time of year, as it can be quite rough on the boat." CAPTION(S): HIGH FLYERS High flyer High-priced and highly speculative stock that moves up and down sharply over a short period. Generally glamorous in nature due to the capital gains potential associated with them; also used to describe any high-priced stock. Antithesis of sleeper. : The children get ready to board the plane |
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