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Open House You can see results of $250,000. expansion at Buildall store As tradition dictates, Frank Bray has invited friends and customers to celebrate with him this evening. An open house from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. marks the completion of the newly expanded Midland Buildall Store. This $250,000 project has increased the retail space to 12,000 square feel. It all began in 1905 when Frank Bray's father, Milton, and Jim Benson put up a small building supply operation on Sixth Street. By July 1, 1907 they were producing work from a new factory. It continued to grow until 1911. By this time the sile was completly covered with buildings. In early~1912 another new sile 'was secured overlooking Midland Harbour. Less than one year later Benson and Bray presided over the formal opening. The plant was considered to have the most modern equipment of the time. Wartime contracts and a booming Canadian economy helped Benson and Bray become major em- ployers in Midland. They boasted over two hundred staff members. Unfortunately the depression took its toll and the company was liquidated in 1935. In 1936 Milton Bray purchased the original site from the liquidators. At that time, a young 16-year- old Frank Bray joined forces with his dad. Except for a stint as an RCAF pilot during the war, he has been in- volved ever since. Frank became president following his father's death. Con- tinuous growth has necessitated continous expansion through the years, with major changes in 1954 through 1956. Again 1960-61 and 1967 saw first a doubling of floor space and then an addition of another 40 per cent. The present expanded Midland Buildall offers its customers a modern, serviceable showroom witha wider range of in- stock items displayed. This is backed up by Over seventy years of family service and tradition. School year, holidays reviewed by RC board Wednesday night in Barrie, members of the Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board received a report from its school year and_ holidays committee. Ii was noted alt the outset of the com- mittee's report that the committee had met to review the experience of he past year with regard to the school year, {0 consider the Provincial Review Report on the school year, and to determine an appropriate ap- proach to the 1982-83 year. Any changes which might occur as a resull of the review by the province will not be introduced until the 1983-84 school year. Contact is made each year with the Simcoe County Board of Education adminstr- ation to attempt to arrive ai coincidence of calendars between our iwo Boards. The coincidence is par- icularly important when it comes to scheduling the winter break. Coincidence does / oecur On the three fall days, the winter break," and the latter four days in June. Coincidence also occurs in the secondary calendars with a possible variation in semester turn-around days. What has been used as a reorganization day in September has been moved up to occur earlier in the year. The County P.A. Day has been advanced a month to avoid weather dif- ficulties | experienced over the past couple years. A return to a previous pattern of a P.A. Day in mid- February is also recommended this year. It is recommended that: (a) Remembrance Day and Easter Monday be observed on their stated Nov. 11 and April * Page 8, : ye 4. (b) the Winter Break be March 21-25. (c) the County P.A. Day for all schools be Och .22; (d) the elementary school P.A. Days be September 24, Nov. 26, Feb. 18, and June 27,28 ,29,30. (e) the semestered St. Theresa's P.A. Days be Jan. 28 and 31, and June 23,24,27,28,29,30. (f) the non-semestered St. Joseph's P.A. Days be Ae 21,22,23,24,27,28,29.30. The committee has now begun discussion on the publication of in- formation' and. will remain in place to further pursue that aspect of its mandate. HEAD LETTUCE 79 ee 'US. No. 1 grade CUCUMBERS U.S. No. 1 grade size 56's RED GRAPEFRUIT MUSHROOMS U.S. No. 1 grade _POLY CARROTS greet and man. Divine creation. SCOUTING AROUND /2)\ SCOUTS: CANADA The Think how complex the body and brain are, and what can be done to look after your body so it will remain healthy for many years. Discuss with the boys how this beautiful earth, or their complex bodies would need One special activity may be to visit a religious Youth centre in your town or nearby town. There are many of them, and they often have facilities to hike, swim, horseback ride and informal instruction if desired. Many of 'Here for the weekend by Harry Brown With the coming of spring many groups will once again venture into the out-of-doors for their group camps, or to attend District Beaverees, Cuborees and Camporees. out-of-doors provides an ideal setting for addressing the part of our promise around 'Love and Serve God'. Take time to look for God in the world as you and your boys hike and camp discuss the beauty of the earth, the birds, plants, animals ese centres are in schools and colleges. . . and can provide programs for boys even if leaders cannot get away from work. You may even be able to arrange to camp On their property. When planning your outdoor activity, keep these suggestions in mind, and do not hesitate to contact your minister or priest for assistance. Looking for a resource book to help you plan Scout's Owns, Church services and your section's religion in life programme? Let's Celebrate is a grab bag of Spiritual Ideas for Scouting available from Scout Shops and Ontario Headquarters' Book & Badge. From the Leader Speaking of Camps . . . remember the District Camp at Bass Lake on June 4, 5, and 6. First Port McNicoll Troop is planning a conoe trip in late June. First Midland plans a 'Mission to Mars' Cub night last meeting in April. Itll be a lot of fun. Annual look-see May 16. Members of Division 557-St John Ambulance Brigade will be holding their annual inspection at the Civic Centre in Midland on May 16 at 2 p.m. The brigade is a combined division from Midland and Penetanguishene and is known in North Simcoe for its public service ventures. 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