| Show i Theres There's ere Faulty About This Mans Wiring 1 Nothing du A. A j I ht i By Jake i in Editor f When a friend showed up on Ches Barnes doorstep to see if he would sing in a band he didn't realize what impact it would have on him The fledgling band named entered a talent show where they showcased their lack of preparation with songs from bands like Dire Straits and Guns and Roses Barnes said the whole thing went embarrassingly bad and he her r still has the tape to show his children someday that you can do anything and improve if you want to On February 16 1989 played its first fast paid performance They were asked to play for a dance at Sydney Mines Junior High Barnes said the hall was packed and for the first fast time at that school it was due to kids attending not due to all the electrical electrical electrical elec- elec 0 equipment of the band With i his eyes on fire and talking as fast asa as asa asa a little kid he proudly announced we blew their electrical system Barnes j spent pent the next playing Bass Guitar and singing singing lead in Eastern Canadian rock bands featuring music styles from Contemporary Soft Rock to Heavy Metal One of those bands was Faulty Wiring named for the near electrocution of one of their gui gui- taris 15 The experience of being in places most people dont don't always have an opportunity to go allowed Barnes the chance to see the best and worst aspects of society It really opened my eyes to the world Barnes Baines said It was an experience that led to the open-minded open and tolerant style he uses to lead the student body of I got into politics as a fluke Barnes said After taking POLI POil from Professor Victor Barnes took a challenge to join the Student Senate It was who sparked Barnes interest interest interest inter inter- est politics Barnes Baines said is supportive of his students both inand in inand inand and out of the classroom He is my favorite teacher at this institution Barnes said This is the same style with which Barnes runs the student association O As a Canadian citizen ClUzen living in m we me United States Barnes has the unique opportunity to pull ideas from both countries to make the educational experience at the best it ever has been Barnes said my style is a customer service deal Barnes is an honest and forthright person who is not afraid of speaking the truth As a p J wn 4 la 1 NF N F A i J r J rJ fP l' l I f p I I 1 I II I F Ti J H Y K Kt t rF- rF r Y i I Y M r i Photo By Jake Ches Barnes student body president pictured here with his wife Nicole and newborn son Lee k I tu I u. u 1 L 1 T 1 member or of me the SL LU L CC Board 01 Ul of Trustees Barnes reports to them the feelings of students with candor Barnes responds to concerns of the students by immediately going to work as an advocate for student rights Recently his work has led to the upgrading of the student lounge atthe at atthe atthe the Airport Campus Barnes is loyal to iu LU students needs and aim seeks the me input of the students he represents His loyalty loyalty loyalty loy loy- alty is consistent through all aspects of his life My favorite hockey team sucks Barnes said But Im I'm still loyal to the Hartford Whalers Barnes balances his role of Student Body President with his role of Husband and Father Barnes was married June 22 1995 to his beautiful wife Nicole They were married inthe in inthe inthe the Salt Lake Temple of the church Barnes said his wife has far exceeded any expectation he had of a wife or marriage in general Barnes said I I just love her her Dang it iH Kt Recently Cues and ana anu Nicole were joined by the arrival of their son i r r. r Chesley James Barnes n IT Lee Lee Leeis Leeis is a beautiful baby and m makes kes his parents parents parents par par- very proud Barnes will no doubt manage his family with the same firm firmand fIrmand and loving hand he uses with the Executive Council Barnes is always available for students students stu stu- stu- stu h dents and can usually be found in the p 1 student government offices located in inthe i ithe the CoIle College e Center Barnes believes in action and demands those he works r with to share his view However r Barnes is not untouchable He has split his pants in public He hates white cake even scared of the dark |
