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The Citizen, 1986-09-10, Page 31THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1986. PAGE 31. Enrollment in local schools up slightly over last year Enrolment in the seven public schools in The Citizen’s reporting area is up slightly this year, with a number of staff transfers from one school to another, a few new faces, and several retirements and leaves of absence. This week the total enrolment stood at 1,513 up 23 pupils from the June figure of 1.490. Brussels Public School has a new principal, Jim Axtmann, who was transferred from Grey Central School to replace principal Ken Scott, who has gone to East Wawanosh school. Brussels also has a new teacher, Gabriel Boet- cher, who replaces Lynne Henry; Mrs. Henry in turn will teach Special Resources, replacing Cheryl Cronin, who has been transferred to Blyth for Special Ed. Mrs. Cronin replaces John Kerr at Brussels, who is now at East Wawanosh School, along with a new addition to the Blyth staff, Mary Buffinga, who will take the kindergarten class. Enrolment at Brussels School is at 186, up from 177 last June, while Blyth’s enrolment has gone from 189 last spring to 191 now. Grey Central School at Ethel had the largest jump in population, 245 in Sept, as compared to 230 in June. Grey has a new principal, Rick Whitley, who was transferred from his position as vice-principal at Wingham Public School to replace Mr. Axtmann. An addi­ tional teacher. Marlene Starkey, from Hensail Public School, has joined the Grey staff to teach a Gr. 3 class, while Kathy Gottfried from Turnberry P.S. replaces Margaret Whitmore as Kindergarten teach­ er at Grey, where Ms. Whitmore will now teach music and a Gr. 6 class. With the loss of the Special Needs class. East Wawanosh P.S. has fallen from 192 pupils in June to 184 now. with twofewer teachers on staff. Principal Bill Stevenson is on a year’s leave of absence, while Gr. 2 teacher Louise Bosman retired last spring, being replaced by Jane Wilson. Both Blaire Fisher and Al Harrison have been trans­ ferred from other schools, to replace Dave Medd and Nancy Daer, who have also moved on to other schools. East Wawanosh's new principal is Ken Scott, from Brussels P.S. AtHullettCentral Public School, teachers Bill Millson and Doug Riley are on leave of absence, w ith Dave Higgins coming in from Colborne P.S. to replace Debbie Bennettin Gr. 3 while Ms. Bennett takes over the Gr. 5 class. Last year’sGr. 5 teacher, Rosemarie Cooke now has Gr. 6. Hullett’s enrolmentis at 247, down from 251 last June. Brookside School has a new vice-principal, Pat Allen, who will also teach Gr. 7 for Greg Hazlett, who has moved ontoGr. 8. Rodney Culp replaces Dierdre Graham, who has been promoted to a newly-created position as Huron County Art Co-ordinator at the Board office in Clinton; while Bonnie Jewitt from Clinton Public School replaces Claire McDowell for music and special ed. at Brookside. Teacher Don Cameron retired last June. With the largest enrolment in the district. Brook­ side has 383 students now . com­ pared to 373 in the spring. Walton Public School has lost Barb Elston and Joan Vandendool to a year's maternity leave, to be replaced by Joan Clark for Gr. 1 and Gwen Hugill for the kindergar­ ten. The smallest school in the poll. Walton has 79 pupils in Gr. 1-3. up one from the spring. FITNESS IS FUN------ When You Work at Your Own Pace! "h's vour body mid it has to Iasi a lifetime. EXERCISE PROGRAM Drusilla Leitch with Tuesday Evenings 8:00p.m. Grey Central School Ethel, Ontario Pre-registration: Tues. Sept. 16th 7-8:00 P.M. j 10weeks-$20.00 Men Are Welcome! Rev. McInnis preaches last Cranbrook sermon Rev. Don McInnis preached his farewell sermon in Knox Church on Sunday, Aug. 31. Following the service Mr. and Mrs. McInnis were presented with gifts by Gary Morrison, clerk of session on behalfof the congregation. The McInnis’s are moving to Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Starr, Geralton, called on Don and Mrs. Cotton prior to leaving on a six week trip to Germany. Wilfred and Mrs. Strickler returned Sept. 12 from a trip to the Western Provinces and Alaska. While in Alberta they called on the Dick Bradshaw family. They report very warm weather in Alaska and many beautiful flowers every­ where . Mrs. IdaGordonishomefrom two weeks in Listowel Hospital. Mrs. Don Cotton underwent surgery in University Hospital, London on Sept. 2 and is progress­ ing favorably. Mrs. Gordon Engel spent a couple of days with Mrs. Mac Engel during the week. Mr. Oliver Crawford, his brother Archie and Mrs. Crawford, Shel­ burne, visited Don and Mrs. Cotton. The Archie Crawford’s were recent winners of $462,451.60 in an Ontario lottery. Mrs. Crawford is a niece of Don Cotton. Cranbrook Wl honours former resident Mrs. Clare Veitch was hostess for the September meeting of the Cranbrook Women’s Institute. The meeting was opened by president Mrs. John Vanass. An invitation was received from Ethel W.I. to their meeting on Sept. 10 at the Ethel Community Centre at 8 p.m. Susan Mathers will speak on “History of Women in Law.’’ The Huron County Fall Rally will be held at Walton Community Centre, Oct. 6 with registration at 9:30. Our delegates will be Mrs. Jim Hart and Mrs. Donald Perrie. Mrs. Veitch will look after the sale table. A thank you from Mrs. B. van Donkersgoed was read, also a letter from Zehr’s stating $130 has been realized from $39,000 worth of tapes. Guelph Area Convention is being held in Maryhill on Oct. 23-24 with the theme “Peace begins with me.” Mrs. Veitch is the delegate from Cranbrook. Mrs. Jack Conley will make the quilt block for the Erland Lee Museum Home. Mrs. Frank Workman and Mrs. W. Strickler will look after the Brussels Fair display to include five articles depicting 125 yrs. of the Fall Fair. Mrs. Jack Conley presented Mrs. Gordon Engel with a gift as she has moved to Stratford. A discussion took place on liability insurance. Convenors Mrs. Work­ man and Mrs. Veitch took over. Mrs. Veitch conducted a contest “Guess who you are.” Mrs. Workman demonstrated three dif­ ferent Christmas crafts and these were made by the members and donated to the Fall Rally and Area Convention. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Strickler assisted the hostess with lunch. For information call. 887-6192 or 887-6665 BLUE FOUNTAIN RESTAURANT STEAK HOUSE TRIPLE K Restaurant INBLYTH 523-9623 [ Maitland ] ' Restaurant [Everyday Specials! 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