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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-14, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1994. Couple investigates schoolhouse history By Janice Becker A small piece of Hullett Twp. history is being preserved by new comers to the area yet ones who show a deep concern and interest in preserving the past. Hullett SS No. 11, purchased recently by Jens Schoenrank and Adriana Maatheus of London, has a history dating back to 1912, when community members first gathered to build a school for their children. The school ceased being used for that purpose in the late 1960s when the school boards were centralized. "I have a record of all the teach ers who taught at the school until 1964, but believe the school contin ued for two more years until Hullett Central Public School was built," says Mr. Schoenrank, "However, I have not been able to locate that information because there were no more local meetings held for which minutes were recorded." "I spent two days searching the county archives, looking through the records of meetings and study ing the cash books to track the progress of the construction and the history of the school." Mr. Schoenrank discovered the total cost of constructing No. 11 was $2,277, with the tender award ed to Luxton Hill. The first use of the school building was on Dec. 26, 1912 when a ratepayers' meeting was held. They estimate the building was converted to a home in the early 1970s, then purchased by Peter Forsythe, a local sculptor, in 1977. "Mr. Forsythe was also very interested in gathering information on the history of the building, beginning a collection of pho tographs and other memorabilia which was left with the school when ownership changed hands," he says. Some of the items gathered include class pictures, an outdoor photograph of the school prior to 1947 when hydro was installed, the original picture of the Royal Fami ly which bung in the school in 1912 and a curious list of rules and poli cies, from 1870 and 1886, to be fol lowed by the teachers. One of the most interesting was included in the acts which would RIDE stats The Traffic and Marine Branch of the Ontario Provincial Police released the first statistics last week for the festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative for all OPP jurisdictions in the province of Ontario. • During the first week (Nov. 27 - Dec. 3) of the five-week RIDE festive initiative which runs until Dec. 31, a total of 79,563 vehicles were checked at roadside checkpoints, 418 12-hour licence suspensions were issued and 144 criminal code alcohol-related charges were laid. The Ontario Provincial Police reminds motorists not to drink and drive. Appoint a designated sober driver or take public transport. Enjoy the season safely by not endangering yourself and others. result in the immediate dismissal of a single, female teacher. The regu lation stated that a teacher may not marry or engage in any other unseemly behavior. It is important to preserve the history of the old schools because they were a "community-based concern, " says Mr. Schoenrank. To this end, Mr. Schoenrank and Ms Maatheus held an open house on Dec. 11, in hopes of gathering more information from former staff and students as well as community members who may recall some of the history. Mr. Schoenrank would be very interested in speaking with anyone who has memorabilia, photographs, school books, note pads or just a story about No. 11. He stresses that he only wants the information available from the artifacts and will return all items to their owners or pass them on to the Huron County Historical Society for preservation. Anyone holding a piece of Hul lett Twp. history may contact Jens Schoenrank at Box 227 Londesboro or by phoning 523-9045. Searching for the history Adriana Maathuis and Jens Schoenrank recently purchased SS No. 11 School in Hullett Twp. and are eagerly looking for any memorabilia which community members may hold. An open house was held on Dec. 11. Bell’s DISCOUNT CENTRE VARIETY, VIDEO AND CARD SHOP QUEEN & DRUMMOND ST., BLYTH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 523-9785 YOUR ONE-STOP FAMILY SAVINGS CENTRE Your Choice Boxed Chocolates MOVIES All in-stock toys Sale BeIVsWith Free Gift Bag Turtles, Pot of Gold, Baci and more Celebrate Christmas with a Super Hot Clothing for Christmas Check it out at Bell's All ladies', men's, children's and infants 0/^0/ off our wW ZO regular price FOR SALE Huge Selection Reg. Prices 7.99, 9.99 & 14.99 6a99j 8«99 & 12.99 DON'T FORGET THE KID'S TOYS Christmas and Christmas °ccoc:Xs off our already low price Olympic YARN 200 g Ball $2.99 LOSE UP TO 10 lbs. In 3 Days! 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