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Pages SECTION A Th Wednesday Octobers anniversary celebration Nov First school lacked books hydro Herald Special Senior Public School is one of the several schools that are a ting their ihla year Their special Open House is Thursday Nov 1983 marking the opening in the fall 1KB of he new five- room complex In this connection we are presently doing some research into the beginnings of education In our area Stewart town and When the survey of was completed this meant that the township was ready to receive settlers Two of these were John and Duncan Stewart who arrived in this neighbourhood a year previously 18 IB and ore considered he founders of Stewart town They recognized that the abundant water supply of the west bran or the Credit would when dammed would make an excel lent pi ace to build a saw mill and a grist mill which they did launching the new community In 1820 Development was very slow over the next twenty years Stalwart settlers had to wrestle with the forest In order to carve out a home stead Climate isolat Ion sickness were among the adversities they had to cope with and education was her down the list Slnco the children were so scattered and he road conditions so bad mud spring and fall and deep with snow in winter the first education was im parted by the parents or by some educated per son who might sojourn In the community for awhile and give private tutoring as a way of earning a living As you pursue this further you realize that the pioneer home inled few luxuries that would be classes as resource material or teaching The Bible Slews town Public School will be remembering past when old classmates get ogetfarr for an Open House Nov I to celebrate their anniversary You II probably see tome miliar faces appear tike these seven teachers who Instructed la before the school addition Seen here are back raw left to right Mrs McKclvey Peter Gardiner Ron principal Mr Ilia In Mr Eleanor McKeown front row left to light Barbara Margaret lawsoo Hilda Thelms secretary The anniversary committee would appreciate receiving old dais pictures pictures or old textbooks or materials They may be brought to The Iltratd where they will be forwarded to the school committee Photo submitted would be he only book available hero would be little in the way of writing materials no school texts no newsp aper not even a calcnd The early schools could offer little more in he line of equipment or supplies In a pioneer account of on early school of IMS he three texts that sufficed were spelling book an English Header and the New Testament In 1WC Egtrton began make some improvements in On tar los education system ihc of which was authorized Readers Tor each book or class we say now Ho set up schools oo and these township Inspectors who were often local clergymen reported to a provincial Information first school at Stewart town is sketchy beyond he fact thai wasa log building led by the men of settlement in 1B55 and located In he present school grounds on the cast Bide of the Seventh Line There were plank benches for a working surface around the walls with blocks of wood for scats were certainly no blackboards no maps and few books The heating system worked best when you he stove with nice dry wood reklndl it each morning meanl an early trip for the caretaker so the place be exhibit ing some evidence of when tho pupils arrived Outdoor conve niences were he rule Hydro cairn to old school In OPTIMIST Dan Martin new president By JOHN KESTE LOOT Herald Special The new Optimist president is Dan Martin EOT while Bruce Is the secretary treasurer All organizations please note that requests for financial aid should be addressed o Bill Meek financial chairman at The official visit of he District Governor GordHull will be Oct 11 The governor will Install who ore asked to make every effort to attend At present there arc members in he Century club making it the largest club In eastern Ontario a net incn of members The club is providing free skating for one anda half hours ngat This wilt be on each A Day starting Friday Check with be recreation department because the arena location may change The total of days of skating half hours each wis made possible through firewood donated by the town cut by the Optimists and sold he public The Optimists wish to thank those who supported their snack bar at 111 ball diamond The money raised goes directly to various programs In Saturday Oct 15 Is the Optimist cross country run starting m at Park Optimist members arc needed to help with the marshalling in the morning Call Mike Hemes at for more information on the race Poppy Week Poppy Week the beginning of November Is fast approaching and Is probably the main and original reason for our existence as a Legion Our Poppy chairman is Harry Brawn and I know he is making a great effort make this another record breaking year To do this he needs all the volunteers he can get and would appreciate those interested contact him 8731157 Orders for wreaths etc should be given to Harry as soon as possible lo ensure that they arc available on time Our Remembrance Day Supper and parade will be held Nov and Further details will be given later TheBBQ SteaknightOct went off with a bang to a full house everyone enjoying HAND invites marchers A hand of appreciation to all hose who assisted to make It a success The winners at our Euchre Night held Sept were 1st prize Bob McEachcrn and Anna Swinkle tod prize JeanandGordllarley Booby George Loulh and partner ENTERTAINMENT In the lounge on Saturday Oct wilt be provided by the Sonic SICK LIST In Georgetown Hospital Walt Louth Tom Harlow II Allen Sr and Fred Weaver In Peel Hospital Lome Cross FROM TIIF LADIES AUXILIARY A most enjoyable Wine and Cheese evening was held on Sept to celebrate our birthday Entertainment by Kalherlne pianist and singer from Toronto We were delighted to have Comrades from other branches Join with us on his occasion as well as our Zone Commander Comrade Rose Green We thank Bra ma tea branch for he Hon d tray Brampton branch for a plaque and Bronte branch for brass candlesticks and to those who sent cards Rosy of branch won the draw Our hats off to Ruby Bailey Nellie Bell Hazel Dumper and Flo Cars v ell for doing a fabulous our Wine and Cheese party also to Chuck Tuttie on Iho bar The Ladies Night will be held Oct Call Leannc Hall for your tickets while some are still available This letter is invite your readers to join members of HAND Hills Action for Nuclear Disarmament and millions of people around the world to demonstrate our stand for a balanced venli able deescalation of the nuclear arms race Saturday Oct is day rally time for Ihe march Is 30 a m The area is Ave north Queen Street It Is also hoped that his letter will age readers write thtlr response pro or con so that a public forum might take place through this Letters to the Editor column Yours sincerely Eldon Comfort Creative Cookery Oct 12 The North toy library Is presenting the cookery experience oh Wednesday Oci 12 at This demonstration will be held at St Johns United Church and tickets cost per person Coll 1585 or 8775729 CORRECTION THOMAS VIDEO Located In Moore Park Plaza Georgetown ad appeared In The on Sopl only when It should novo staled 48 WEEKDAY SPECIAL ONLY Tho lis regrets the and any this may have caused Thomas HALSEYS WATERBEDS Present Their Annual LAST 3 DAYS BOOKCASE WATERBEDS MEMPHIS ORLANDO COUNTRY MANOR LEDUC ONE SOLID PINE SIIITF DEAL SUTEINCLUDES ma POSTER DRESSER CHEST WING MIRROR 2 NIGHT TABLES ALL FOR ONLY COMPLETE OAK SUITE ALL THIS AND MORE Georgetown Warehouse Location Only of HOURS Thurs 12 9 Sal 9 Sun Gcouetowtt St FREE Coffee SI Georgetown I I f air