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ne ee ee ee ee Se New PTA faces huge challenge by Murray Moore Senior Writer dent of St. Theresa's Aux- iliary, says principal Rick Presse and interested Twenty years after its doors' opened, St. Theresa's High School will have a Parent Teacher Association. Elaine Edwards, presi- parents support the crea- tion of a PTA. Presse's promotion to principal of Midland's Roman Catholic high school was effective for the 1988-89 school year. Presse is interested in hearing parents' ideas and comments about policy and programs, Ed- wards said. The founding meeting of St. Theresa's High School Parent Teacher Association will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, in the school. One function of the PTA will be to lobby the provincial government for money to construct a new building. The school is too small for a growing student population. The original 1958 building, designed for 100 students, has had ad- ditions during the years. Currently, the small school yard is filled with nine portable classrooms. A second' annex building, some distance from the school, was opened in September. Don't wait until the last minute!! Come in early, use our layaway plan, then relax and enjoy the holiday season. he | ee ) Armoire | GIQNac 46 Main St., Penetang 44 Main St., Penetang 549-3944 549-8998 Students are bused for certain classes either to a rented building on William Street, south of Yonge Street, or to an ad- dress on Bay Street, east of William Street. More than 300 students attend St. Theresa's. Students eat in classrooms because the cafeteria is too small, Ed- wards said. The Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board has put a new St. Theresa's building at the top of its 1989 capital spending list. The school board will receive an answer from the Ministry of Education next spring. A new building, on larger property, will cost $9.5 million, the school board estimates. "Students, parents, and the board have waited long enough for a facility comparable to that en- joyed by other jurisdic- tions in the education system," Edwards said. Members Ole Hole Margaret's parish and Catholics from a wider area built and operated St. Theresa's between 1958 and 1986, she said. Provincial government support of the school through Grade 13 only came about in 1985, Ed- wards said. The school is busting at the seams. "'It's not healthy and its not safe,"' Edwards said. Convention over Recently Hurona's own Simcoe County Connection lady barbershoppers packed their bags and headed for the annual in- ternational convention. This year's con- vention was held in Chicago where more than 1,000 participants spent four days of singing, competition, meetings and fun. For Simcoe County Connection, it was the first time to attend and compete at the international level: The group was there as an alternate chorus but months:of hard worked payed off for an 18th place finish. The group currently is rehearsing for singouts at the Village Community Care Center, 750 King St., Midland. In December the group will sing carols at Huronia District Hospital. "If you enjoy singing and would like to join us any Tuesday night at Elmvale District High School, feel free to come along," Boyer said. For information or transportation call 526-8613 or 549-3066. Anniversary Ring 1/2 Carat of Diamonds. Seman nec tna $ Y2 Carat of Diamonds 899 Santa arrives Jeremy Deen, 7, and his sister Nicole, 1 1/2, were two of Santa's first visitors Friday night in the Mountainview Mall. DOLLS, CARRIAGES, TEDDY BEARS, TOYS, GIFTS, ANTIQUES Shop now and we will hold - x unti! Christmas ; ANTEN MILLS DOLL HOSPITAL 10 Lawrence Ave., Anten Mills Phone 728-7975 jae) Diamonds For Quality and service you've grown to trust. Br yan ts Jewellers Page 12, Wednesday, November 30, 1988 66 Main St., Penetang 549-8911 ! ee oe re ee 4 a. ee ee ee eee Ss oo"O0 3 u 5 Ss G a Mic cal fixt Di The dov Per