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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-06-29, Page 3News and Views School says goodbye to teacher St. James School in Seaforth said goodbye to one of its favourite teachers on Monday. Celeste McCreight, who joined the staff in 1985, was given a fond farewell by the entire student body. She taught at St. James in Seaforth, St. Columban School and St. Patrick's School in Dublin. Mrs. McCreight taught grade 5/6 from 1985-87 and then joined the resource team from 1988-94. "Some of my happiest years teaching have been at St. James. The staff is terrific. There are really good kids," said McCreight, who was a musical leader at the school. The school choirs and Mitchell Music Festival were under her supervision. "Her good humour will be missed," said Principal Jim McDade. "We will miss the harmony she was able to draw from the children," states a message in the St. James newsletter. Songs were performed in Mrs. McCreight's honour, including a song sung by the entire student body to the tune of "We're Off to Dublin," written by teacher Gwen Hugill. Students also said goodbye to Ed THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 29, 1994-3 PHOTO FAREWELL TO FRIEND - Maureen Agar, lDAVID eft, ofsthe PTC, presents departing teacher, Celeste McCreight with a bouquet. Students performed songs for Mrs. McCreight in an assembly. McLean, one of St. James' noonhour monitors who retires June 30. "Mr. McLean joined the staff two DAVID scorn PHOTO CRIBBAGE ,CHAMPIONS - Charlie Perkins, right, Chairman of the Seaforth Senior Games, recently presented Bill Kelley, left, and Ida Diehl with gold medals for their cribbage victory in the 1993 Regional Seniors Games in London. COMMENDATION - CPO2 Jon Fraiser is seen getting a commen- dation from Brig -General Slaughter and Colonel Proulx at Winnipeg, Manitoba Air Force Base. Jon is a native of Seaforth and Is stationed at Winnipeg. Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 345-2x83 Dublin wishes Father Hardy well on change St. Patrick's parishioners expressed thanks on Sunday to Father Joseph Hardy for his service during the last few months. Along with his religious guidance to all ages, he has always brought happi- ness to us all! Fr. Handy, we wish you well in your new assignment. Katie Murray was visited by Rose Marie and Cyril Murray, Waterloo. Joe Eckert had the following visitors: Keith and Rita Kelly, Stratford; Steve and Nora Eckert, Seaforth; Reny and Shirley Van Loon, Holland Landing and friend Keith and his wife. Congratulations go to Pauline Murray, daughter of Jerome and Joan Murray of Dublin, and Kevin Skinner, son of Dave and Lenore Skinner of Mitchell, who were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin on June 25. All your friends wish you many happy years ahead! Congratulations to Garry and Jo Van Loon who celebrated their 25th anniversary! Your many, many friends wish you many happy years ahead! THOUGHT FOR TODAY 'You are only young once and that excuse won't last forever!' years ago and has been a great help over the noonhour, supervising and assisting the children. We will DAVID SCOTT PHOTO GOODBYE POEM - Ed McLean, a noonhour monitor at St. James School, read a goodbye poem to students during an assembly on Monday rooming. certainly miss his quiet and sincere devotion to the children," stated the St. James newsletter. St. Columban church holds parish picnic after Mass The St. Columban Church parish picnic was held on Sunday, June 26 following the morning Mass offered by Father Joseph Hardy. A deli- cious pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all in the parish hall followed by lots of races for the children and a tug of war. This event was spon- sored by the St. Columban Catholic Women's League. As promised by Father Hardy the weather was perfect. Francis and Marie Hicknell spent a couple of days with their son Stephen Hicknell in Bracebridge last week. Cecilia Ryan spent Friday in Hensall seniors The Hensall Seniors met at the United Church, June 14. A protest to the Ontario government, on changes to the Health Act, was signed by members. Eleven mem- bers went to Huronview for lunch and a program. Several members are going to sec "Showboat." The group will be taking part in the Tri - County games at Strathroy. The next meeting will take place September 13, 1994 with a pot -luck meal. Helen, Gladys and Irene were hostesses. Winners of , the cards: Gertie Moir, Pearl Taylor, Margaret Mole, Dirk Kuik, lone hands Jeanneue Tumor. The afternoon ladies group of Hensall United Church met June 2 at Elva Forrest's home. Elva opened the meeting with a poem 'God's Design', followed by prayer. Audrey Christie had the devo- tional, Scripture 8:24. The group sang hymn 441 'Guide Me 0' Thou Great Jehovah'. Hilda Payne was the pianist. Audrey read a poem 'The Golden INVEST IN YOUR CREDIT UNION Our loan demand is high! 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My grandson, Ian MacRae, is a member of the choir. attend show Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 Years of Life', Life's storms her theme. After prayer the offering was given and dedicated by Elva. Michael Scott, son of Julie and John Byme (nee Mock) was christened this past Sunday, at the Hensall United Church. Congratulations to Ann and Gary Maxwell, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, this past weekend. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Jessie Armstrong. A former public school teacher Jessie was an active participant in village life and later in Hay Twp. where she and her husband George farmed for many years. The sympathy of the community is also extended to the family of the late Bloss Pepper. i was Town Club 11 Ib. Box (132 Weiners) WEINERSi 0 69 ■ BOX In Batter BOSTON 02 49 BLUEFISH V. LB Schneiders JUMBO SUMMER 99 SAUSAGE ■ LB ; :, • Maple Leaf HAM BLACK FOREST SLICED/SHAVED BY THE PIECE 299L6 ■49L8 Individually Frozen HALF CHICKEN os 69 BREAST IGE L T-BONE 79 STEAK Us L MASS TIME CHAXCES Beginning Sunday July 3, 1994 St. Columban's Highway 8 9:30 AM St. James Seaforth 11:00 AM For More Information Call 345-2411, 527-0142 THE HURON COUNTY HOARD OF EDUCATION SUMMER SCIIOOL 1994 Courses Offered: SECONDARY IMPROVEMENT COURSES July 7 to .faly 29 English: - Grades 9 through 12 Mathematics: - Grades 9 through 12. Additional courses may be offered in Grade 9 subjects if numbers warrant. DRIVER EDUJ»VIIQN for Secondary School Students July 7 to July 18 CONTINUING EDUCATION for Adult Students July 4 to August 19 Most classes run daily from 8:3(1 a.m. to 12:0(1 noon, FEES: All courses are free except for Driver Education which costs $275.00 LocATION: All courses, except Continuing Education are offered at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. Continuing Education will he held at Vanastra Community School as well as (oderich, Exeter and Wingham. 13us transportation is provided from Exeter, Godericll, Wingham and S,aforth. For further Information contact pour local school or Bit! 'CF Et( -I F.S, PRINCIPAI , Si 11,NFR S( 11(►OI 482-:3171 ian► hllit thuliu Otnlet 01 Ill Ulf Graeme ('rain k ('Bair fail Carroll Director ,, Seaforth's Community Park is now OPEN "Created by the community ... for the community" • The Parkette is completed, thanks to the many individuals and area businesses' time and products, some of which were donated. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING Seaforth Co-op, Lyon's Foodmarket, and Canadian Tire for donating flowers. The Horticultural Society for planting the flowers in the parkette, in the planters on Main Street, and at other points around Town; Huron Concrete and Festival City Concrete, for doing the cement work; Huron Lawn Master for providing and planting the shrubs; Hoffineyers for supplying wood for benches and planters; Seaforth Public Works for constructing the benches, planters, and preparing the site: James Sampa for designing the parkette, and the High School woodworking/shop class for building the planters on Main Street. Special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Grant Bradley, owners of the property, for graciously permitting the Seaforth Community to use their property. E i7.4.•*1":, :it Re 400.;"*ABAAAMEtit4,4441664.410.0141klitiVAMi6646;410400