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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2004. PAGE 19.
B. Murray acclaimed as Catholic school bd. chair
By Stew Slater
Special to The Citizen
Bernard Murray, a long-serving
trustee who is -currently vice-
president of the Ontario Catholic
Trustees' Association, will serve as
2004-05 chair of the Huron-Perth
Catholic District School Board.
Murray was acclaimed at the board's
annual inaugural meeting on
Monday, Dec. 6, after 2003-04 chair
Ron Marcy of Stratford declined to
let his nomination stand for a second
consecutive term.
Murray has served as board chair
several times in the past, most
recently in 2002-03.
Speaking at the conclusion of
Monday's meeting, he said his work
with the provincial trustees'
association has given him reason to
be proud to come from the Huron-
Perth board.
"Huron-Perth is recognized
throughout Ontario," the Perth South
representative said. "It really is
amazing. It's a small board but it's
seen as a leader."
Reasons for that reputation were
on display in the audience at
Monday's meeting. Gerry
Townsend, the Ministry of
Education's London district
manager who accepted an invitation
to attend, was asked to address the
gathering near the end of the
meeting.
He praised the board's
administration and teaching staff for
acting as lead regional board in the
delivery of updated curriculum in
primary reading and math.
And he thanked the board and its
teacher's union members for
organizing a visit by Education
Minister Gerard Kennedy earlier this
fall.
"At this board, there's an
underlying principle of respect and
concern and dignity. And that
permeates through the whole
system," Townsend said.
Also attending the meeting —
which was sandwiched between an
earlier spiritual celebration and a
later reception — were a couple of
dozen principals. Both Townsend
and Murray offered praise for their
work.
"We are, indeed, fortunate here in
this board," the newly-acclaimed
Murray said. "We have seen how
great (the principals) are over the
years but it seems to me that they
keep getting better and better. And I
don't know how they do that, but
they do."
Also at the inaugural meeting,
other board responsibilities were
distributed among the remaining
four trustees. Mike Miller of South
Huron will serve as vide-chair,
Vincent McInnes of North
Perth/Northeast Huron will chair the
Board's chaplain takes Newfoundland posting
By Stew Slater
Special to The Citizen
The chaplain of the Huron-Perth
Catholic District School Board,
Father "Moe" Charbonneau, has
taken a posting as pastor in a two-
point "Parish in Mission" in Gander,
Newfoundland.
And, as has been the case during
his five years serving Huron and
Perth Counties, he's approaching the
change with a wry sense of humour.
"Yeah, I'm going to a province
where they don't have any Catholic
school boards," he said with a smile,
during the board's annual inaugural
meeting, Monday, Dec. 6. He was
referring to a 1997 referendum in
Newfoundland and Labrador, which
abolished that province's publicly-
funded separate school system.
Then, in an interview following
the meeting, he repeated the one-
liner he has been telling his
acquaintances since he found out
about his Atlantic assignment last
May: "Unless it's still snowing in
July. If it's doing that, I might be
back," the Chatham-area native
Continued from page 2
Darts are at 8 p.m.
The Friday night supper of roast
beef was enjoyed by over 40. This
week is sausage and sauerkraut.
Dec. 1 is the potluck and gift
exchange. Supper will be at 6 p.m.
Bring a $10 wrapped gift and take
part in the fun.
Saturday was euchre with 13
tables at play. The winners with 79
points were Stuart and Lois
Chamney. Second place went to
Hilda Holmes and Florence
Stoughton with 77 points. Coming
in third were Lloyd and Lillian
Appleby with 76 points. The low
prize went to Vera Lindner and Vera
Ahrens with 46 points.
The lone hand prizes went to Jim
Archambault and Sally Scott.
The team darts competition was
held in Lucknow on Saturday with
two teams of four participating.
Continued from page 2
Several Brussels groups were seen
to be enjoying the music of the
season presented in fine form.
A producer, cameramen, writers,
actors and two tiger moth biplanes
arrived at the Armstrong Aerodrome
early on Sunday morning. Thank
goodness Leona and Jim were ready
for their arrival. "Barnstorming" a
new show for one of the outdoor
programs on television was to be
shot in our community. The
Armstrongs will try to let us know
when it will be on the television so
we can watch for familiar places and
famous people in our midst.
Save the night of Dec. 22 to sing
joked.
Charbonneau has served as pastor
for the two-point St. Patrick's
(Dublin)/St. Vincent de Paul
(Mitchell) charge for 5 1/2 years.
With the school board's
administrative offices located in
Dublin, that posting also includes
the title of board chaplain.
The festive time of year is upon us
and the Western Region OPP want
to ensure that everyone has a safe
and happy time by decreasing
opportunities for would-be thieves.
Unfortunately, they like this time of
year too.
Here are some safety tips that will
reduce the likelihood of being
burglarized this holiday season:
• Always lock everything in the
trunk of your vehicle while
shopping.
• Thieves will be on the lookout for
presents — so don't leave them
under the tree in view of the
window.
Advancing to District darts will be
Eric Ross, Ron Schmidt, Ken Bird
and Andy Adams. Having a good
day and lots of fun were Andy
Overholt, John Harrison, Anita
Little and Jim Smith.
The singles dance crowd of over
95 people enjoyed. the Country
Versatiles. The floor was never
empty. The last dance of 2004 in two
weeks will feature Ken Scott.
Keep saving those pop tabs as we
still are collecting them. Sports
sheets for upcoming events in
January are up.
The early-bird winner for
November was Tom Warner. Dues
are due and the cost is now $45 for
members.
Interested in joining the Royal
Canadian Legion?
Call the Branch or membership
chairman John Harrison for
information.
your little lungs to the limit. For
years now the United Church has
offered a place where all the non-
choir type people can sing all their
favourite Christmas songs with lusty
enthusiasm. Join us at 7:30 p.m.
Check the ads for the community
choir night a chance to hear the
music each of the church choirs has
prepared for this Holy season.
This is the season that the world
tries very hard to promote, joy, hope
and love in our world. All these
virtues are in all of us but at this time
of year we try even harder to share.
Enjoy the goodness all around you.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
The position with the board is
largely ceremonial, with the
chaplain attending such events as
school openings. But Charbonneau
noted he has also acted as liaison
between the board and the Catholic
diocese, as well as providing
spiritual guidance to the board.
"On behalf of the board, we thank
• If you're travelling away from
home this season, ensure that a
neighbour is charged with looking
after your home by picking up your
mail or newspapers and shovelling
your driveway.
• Purchase timers for lights.
televisions and radios to give your
home a "lived-in" appearance.
• Cancel newspapers while away.
• Lock away all your tools and lock
your garage and garden shed.
• Keep doors locked even while at
home.
• Never open your door completely
to a stranger, use a chain lock.
These simple tools will help to
deter thieves and make your holiday
season a little safer. For more
information contact your local
detachment community services
officer.
you for the input you've had over
the past five years," said newly-
acclaimed board chair Bernard
Murray. "You are going to be
missed."
For now, "Father Moe" has
committed to two years in Gander.
His assignment is part of a five-year
fill-in plan for the regular pastor,
who has been chosen to teach for the
next five years.
Replacing Charbonneau, when he
leaves Dec. 28, will be Lucan native
Father Gerard Dewan, who has
served the past 17 years in Regina
but is now returning to his
southwestern Ontario roots.
40 attend supper
Brussels folks enjoy music
OPP say keep Grinch out of Christmas