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Forrester-Verge Creating happy atmosphere Final farewells have been of- fered to Gilles Racine, former principal of Ecole St-Joseph. The new principal, Reynald Boulerice, has already proven himself to be an accessible man who is eager to undertake whatever project. will 'help promote a unified school spirit. After ten years of teaching grades 7 and 8 in Casselman at St- Paul and, Ste-Euphemie schools, Mr. Boulerice received his first posting as principal of the Separate School in Russell. What makes a fascinating footnote is that new principals sent to St- Joseph have been untried on their arrival and have remained for 5 to 6 years. : Mr. Boulerice tries to see that a happy environment is created to help students learn effectively. He supervises recess breaks to chat with students, taking special care to approach those in grades 7 and 8, with whom he has particular ex- perience. He has visited all the classes to get a feel for the learning process that the children are experiencing. He is also involved in tutoring students with difficulties in special areas such as reading. Reynald Boulerice A happy atmosphere is very im- portant to stimulate learning. As Mr. Boulerice phrased it: "If they are happy, they'll learn more easi- ly. A second language (for English students) does not become a pain- ful experience."' With the increasing number of children from anglophone homes, the quality of French education is a primary concern. Mr. Boulerice Hours: LORRY'S SHOP Need a Haircut, Style or a Perm? Come and see Lorry at 42 First Avenue, Russell. Call 445-5691 or 445-2099 Mon. - Fri. 5:15 - 9:30 p.m." Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ye. | scotiabanks THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA RUSSELL 445-2880 'Grow With Us' Scotia Bank 92 Mill St. RUSSELL FOOD MART Tyo's Red & White Store "your friendly grocer'"' Selected meats, produce and groceries MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS Personal Service -- Best Value 445-5557 | METCALFE PHARMACY LTD. Metcalfe -- 821-1224 REGULAR HOURS Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. "' "Saturday: 10 a.m. to.5 p.m. ope considers it his duty as principal to insure that all the children receive the best instruction possible, with due consideration given to all cir- cumstances. Mr. Boulerice would like English-speaking parents to give their children enough elementary- school years in French to develop their communication skills for 'high school level. Former anglophone graduates of St- Joseph, who have attended French high school in Embrun, have adapted well. Their prepara- tion at the primary level has been effective. Mr. Boulerice has settled into his school quickly. The school-in- the-community concept is of special interest to him. He was pleased that the school board sug- gested a programme of evening, courses be held at St-Jospeh for the local inhabitants. Russell girl winner of poster prize Nancy Bekkers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bekkers and a student at St. Joseph's Separate School in Russell, won top prize in the Eastern Ontario Fire Preven- tion Poster Contest. The contest at all fairs in Eastern Ontario for pupils of Grades 5 to 8, was sponsored by the Grenville Patron Mutual Fire -Insurance Co. of Spencerville, Ont. Nancy was judged the winner from all the first-and second-prize winners of the district. She won a 10-speed bike. Runner-up was Trishia McMillan, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. McMillan of Cumberland. She won a clock radio. Russell sheep club meets A new executive was installed at a meeting of the Russell Area Sheep Club in early January: President, Robert Bellingham, Kemptville; vice president, Joyce Baas; Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Matthew. The outgoing executive, Jim and Rosemary Ruddle, Carole Mclilhagga and Nancy Matthew received a vote of thanks for outstanding work during the year. Balance on hand at December 31 was $315.86. Memberships . brought in $157. Income from the Russell Fair was $390 and ex- penses $262. Jack James, director of the Eastern Ontario Sheep Association spoke on changes in the constitution of the association and a discussion followed. :. | Meditorial By Rev. Jim Paul Recently, on the CBC Radio program, As It Happens, the thorny problem of worry was solved. Peter Gzowski interview- ed Paul Douglas, a professional worrier from Oakland California, who claimed to be able to free his clients from worry. This Californian's business has blossomed over the past few months but not through expensive and time consuming psychiatric counselling, nor through carefully administered chemo-therapy. Paul Douglas simply takes his clients worries for a small fee and begins to worry on their behalf. As of now this professional worry-wart has been commissioned to fret over 250 different types of phobias. He has become so popular that he cannot give his clients personal attention any more: If you came to Paul Douglas today worrying about your mar- riage he could only fret over your situation when he worries for all those who came to him with marriage problems. You have to admire Paul Douglas' American ingenuity, but no one can worry on behalf of hundreds of human beings at one time. It takes an all-mighty, all-knowing God to be able to carry the worries of mankind. Apostle Peter referring to this All-Mighty God exhorts us to "cast all our cares upon Him for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:6). The Greek verb used here for the care of God is in the present active tense. This verse could then be translated, "cast all your cares upon him, for He con- stantly cares for you". You see my friend this is the reason why we can confidently place our life in God's hands. He is not some doting grandfather in heaven so bound by weakness that he cannot help us in our need, God entered this worry- bound world in His son Jesus Christ and provided a way whereby we can come to know Him personally. Instead of go- ing to Paul Douglas or any other human being with your wor- ries, why not go to God and find rest for your soul. Castor Valley Baptist Church Minister-- Rev. James Paul, ph. 821-2144 Meeting in the Russell Public School 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Service A nursery service is provided! 11:00 a.m. -- Family Bible School There's a class forall ages! 7:00 p.m. -- Evening Fellowship in the Kenmore Church ee Fal ~ VALENTINES DAY FEB. 14 7 ROSES $20 $25 $30 voz. Special Mixed Arrangements "ORDER EARLY from $15 Country Flowers & Gifts Regional Rd. 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