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Clinton News-Record, 1978-04-27, Page 28PAGE 8A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1978 Hallett Happenings Swimming On Thursdays, the grades 4 and 5 classes go swimming at Vanastra. The grade 5 class swim from 10 - 11 and the grade 4 class from 11 - 12. This is to help them learn to swim and runs on a weekly basis for eight successive weeks. Library week April 9 - 14 was library week. Mrs. Hallam, our librarian gave out balloons to the younger children, book- marks to the older children and pins to the library helpers. Education week April 17 - 21 Education Week, was not forgotten at Hullett. On the evening of April 18, the school held an open house. This is when the students can show their parents their work. The parents were also invited to the school on the 19 and 20, to view the students as they worked. They were invited to sit in on all other special classes such as home- ec, shop, and the swimming classes. The school has been very busy this past week, but all turned out well and everyone enjoyed it. Spring concert On April 26, the pupils of Hullett Central held their annual Spring Concert. The concert started at 8:15 and went until about 10. The two kindergarten classes, the grade 1 and the grade 1 and 2 class took part and did well. The main attraction, however, was the operetta called "Monster Madness" put on by the grades 7 and 8. The concert was well at- tended and everyone enjoyed it. Separate board near teacher salary accord by Wilma Oke Salary negotiations bet- ween the Huron Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board and its teachers are "moving on quite favourably" trustee Vincent Young of Goderich said at a board meeting in Dublin Monday night. The board approved designating Remembrance Day -- November 11 to be held on Saturday, November 11, 1978 and Easter Monday to be held on Monday, April 16, 1979. However, the board tabled a motion that called for nine professional activity days during the school year 1978- 79. Trustee David Teahen of Stratford said that trustees did not have time to study the recommendations when it was only handed to them during the meeting. With nine professional activity days, 13 are' allowed by the ministry of education, there would be 189 in- structional days while the ministry calls for 185 days. The statutory holidays are as follows: Thanksgiving, October 9, 1978; Christmas Vacation, December 23, 1978 to January 2, 1979 inclusive; Mid -winter break, March 19-- 23, 1979 inclusive; • Good Friday, April 13, 1979; Easter Monday, April 16, 1979; Victoria Day, May 21, 1979. The Science Curriculum committee will present a document to the primary and junior divisions on April 28 at St. Michael's School in Stratford. Bill Innes, Stratford, at- tendance counsellor for -the board, gave his report to the trustees. He said during his eight years, from 1972 to 1978, he had about 50 referrals with several going to court. The truancy problem is "not really anything serious", he stated. Tom .Kilgallin of • Holy Name of Mary School, St. Marys, will work as custodian part-time at 70 percent of his present salary and W. Loeffler will assist as a part- time custodian. ;The board accepted the Beat the High Cost of Small Engine Repair! Until May 13, I will tune up your lawnmower or garden tiller for only 12. (Parts extra). Includes shar- pening and balance blade, oil change, adjust carburetor, check ignition. Pickup and delivery can be arranged. For your Spring Clean -Up... • UNTIL MAY 6 1O% OFF ON ALL NEW LIGHT -WEIGHT REMINGTON CHAINSAWS HANK'S SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE 1 Mlle North of Londosboro 523-9202 resignation of Larry Murray at Precious Blood School, Exeter, effective August 31. The town of Goderich in- formed by letter that Arbour Day in Goderich would be held on April -27. The board approved per- mitting parking by the general public in the parking lot at the rear of the board offices in Dublin during the July 1 and 2 centennial year celebrations. Meeting 11:15 p.m. went into whole. was adjourned at when the board committee -of -the - News -Record readers are en- couraged to - express their opinions in letters to the editor, however, such opinions do not necessarily represent the opinions of the News - Record. Pseudonyms may be used by letter writers, but no letter will be published unless it can be verified by phone. "Rafting" is still a'favorite sport with the younger generation and with an excellent pond right in the ,:centre of Clinton, convenient too. Jennifer Clynick (back to camera) and Tammy Welch, tieid their skills out on a cold and snowy day, last Friday on the pond behind Central Huron Secondary School. (photo by Jeff Wise) Hensall visited by Ont. president by Bertha MacGregor Observing the visit of the president of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, Mrs. Jean Bolton, Peterborough and Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, district deputy president of Huron District No. 23 on 'her official visit, the members of Amber Rebekah Lodge • en- tertained the members of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Seaforth at a banquet in Carrpel Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Noble Grand, Mrs. Maggie Campbell presided for the meeting in the Lodge Hall following the banquet, assisted by Mrs. Aldeen Volland, R.S.V.G. and welcomed the guests. The president of the Rebekah Assembly, Mrs. Jean Bolton, was introduced by Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Jr. P.N.G., district deputy president Mrs. Bertha MacGregor was in- troduced by Mrs. Olga Chipchase L.S.V.G. and Mr. Ernie Chipchase, Depart- ment Inspector for the Patriarch Militant was in- troduced by Earl Campbell. Members of Edelweiss Lodge draped the charter in memory of Bro. William Gorrell, Q.C., Grand Lodge Solicitor and other departed members. Mrs. Ruth Cam- pbell sang "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Mrs. Irene Smith at the piano. Mrs. Aldeen Volland reported for the visiting committee and Mrs. Ruby Bell R.S.V.G. reported for the finance committee. It was decided to hold a dessert euchre at Seaforth Lodge on May 10 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Jean Bolton, Assembly President, ad- dressed the Lodge on "Friendship and Getting New Members". Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, district deputy president spoke briefly and introduced the incoming district deputy president, Mrs. Kathleen Cuthill of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge Seaforth. Bro. Ernie Chip - chase brought greetings from the department. Mrs. Ruby Bell and Mrs. Dorothy Parker were in charge of the program which followed. Mrs. Dorothy Parker Jr. P.N.G. presented Mrs. Bertha MacGregor with a gift and Mrs. Hazel Corbitt, Warden and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Conductor favoured with humorous readings. Mrs. Isabel Rogerson played several musical numbers on the piano. Miss Betty Beer favoured with songs ac- companying on her guitar. The president of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario Mrs. Jean Bolton and her mother, Mrs. A. Roger of Peterborough spent several days last week with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, District Deputy President of Huron District No. 23. Smile The average pencil is six inches long, with just a quarter -inch eraser — in case you thought optimism was dead. i*bsottslag Gmpang TOP PRICES FOR YOUR FURS SELL YOUR FUR PELTS THROUGH OUR MONTREAL AUCTION HOUSE TO A LARGE INTERNATIONAL CLIENTELE For more information call 688-2188' Woolwich Rd. No. 72 Breslau, Ontario SEcURITh' Security Trust Company P.O. Box 23, Bank Tower (416) 361-1294 Toronto -Dominion Centre Member C,D.I.C. Toronto, Ont. 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