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CASTOR REVIEW Tuesday, June 6, 1978 Page 3 'Keep St. Joseph's French" -- Committee The consultative committee established to protect the existing French character at St. Joseph School in Russell Village has not yet heard if its position will be respected by the Prescott-Russell separate school board. A busload of parents travelled to Hawkesbury in May to fully outline the position to board trustees. Several recommend- ations were made as part of a four-page brief including: -- That the structure, charact- er, and spirit that St. Joseph's has adopted be maintained. -- That a kindergarten propos- ed for St. Joseph this September be French and not English as planned. -- That parents wanting to help teachers with clean-up work be fully encouraged. -- That space be provided at the school as soon as possible for a lunch-room and library. -- That francophone students now attending school in Marion- ville be transferred to St. Joseph if they live closer to Russell Village. -- That the consultative com- mittee be contacted in the future before any programs are im- plemented that may affect St. Joseph. Board chairman Yvan Seguin promised parents their suggest- ions would receive full consider- ation. However, no time frame was mentioned. The board had proposed to convert 86 St. Joseph students into a school for anglophones and transfer francophone children to the existing St. Jean School at Embrun or to a new school to be built in the Embrun area within two years. Space is required for a growing number of students who want instruction in English, about 20 of whom are now accommodated by the Carleton separate board at St. Mary's, Metcalfe. There's an almost even split at St. Joseph's between franco- phones and students whose prim- ary language is English. The board is worried French students are becoming anglicized as a result. But the committee bluntly accuses the board of discovering friction where none exists. While it agrees there will always be some parents worried about ang- licization, the committee insists the situation is under control and that St. Joseph students must speak French at all times. In its report to the board, the committee - comprised of chair- man Jean Millaire, secretary Lifelong Russell resident, Lois Rombough, has compiled a scrapbook of highlights of Dr. Frank Kinnaird's 40 year medical career. Mrs. Rombough went to some length in putting together the pictorial history, contacting former hockey players, hospit- 'support requested. Kathy Hamilton as well as Rejean Paquette, Julie Ruttle, Remi St. Denis, and Helene Cooper - describes Russell as "one of those rare regions" where cooperation and under- standing among the cultures is flourishing. "Whether they be Dutch, German, or English, people of various origins wish to share with the francophone majority respon- sibilities in the community and together enjoy social, religious and cultural benefits", the report states. It goes on to say that St. Joseph graduates have excelled at the secondary level and landed good jobs because of their proficiency in both official languages. An institution such as St. Joseph's should be the board's pride and should receive all the "If we let ourselves be directed by wisdom, we can avoid serious trouble. We must avoid above all destroying a nucleus such as St. Joseph that offers a final product that billions of federal dollars have been unable to accomplish at the language bureau." Who's behind it A petition is circulating in Russell Village seeking reconstruction and paving of the North Road to Highway 417 this year. The Castor Review want- ed to present the complete story of the petition in this issue, but after several phone calls, was unable to determine who is behind it. We're still interested for next issue. Could the organ- anizers please contact us. CHRISTMAS IN JUNE CRAFT FAIR Sun., June 25 12 noon -9 p.m. METCALFE COMM. CENTRE SHOP EARLY Leather-work, Macrame Ceramics, Pottery Decoupage, Glass, Baking Flowers Seno The Light BAPTIST Sunday, June 11-7:30p.m. Speaker: Rev. James Paul Sunday, June 18 - 7:30 p.m. Youth Night: Osgoode Baptist Youth Chorale Sunday, June 25 -7:30 p.m. Film: Noah's Ark als, and members of the Lion's and horticultural clubs. Included in the album are photos of visits to Russell hockey banquets by such greats as Bobby Hull and Red Kelly. The tribute has been presented to Dr. Kinnaird. Adm.: 50 cents Children free if accompan- ied by adult Sunday, July 2-7:30 p.m. Speaker: Rev. James Paul All are Welcome Russell Budget -- Hydro spending brings slight mill hike Russell Village residents will be paying a little more in taxes this year, primarily because village hydro needs more money to extend street lighting. The increase will amount to about $4 per $3,000 of assessment. Embrun ratepayers will enjoy an average reduction of about $10 while residents of the rural part of the township will see their tax bills drop by about $7. The decrease for Embrun and rural residents arises from a substantial drop in the mill rate for fire protection. Last year, the fire rate was hiked to enable purchase of two new vehicles; this year, it was returned to normal, representing a drop from 21.48 mills to 12.78. The mill rate for planning purposes has increased substant- ially for all ratepayers, going from .90 mills to 3.32. The increase is to cover preparation and distribution of zoning bylaws. And as usual, the township contribution to separate school, public school, and county spend- ing has increased by a few mills. Total spending by the township this year will surpass $1.75 million while revenues will total about $1.43 million, leaving more than $340,000 to be raised through local levy. Council started the year with a surplus of $3,154 instead of an anticipated surplus of $21,940. REGISTRATION DAY Saturday, June 10 REGISTRATION! PLACE Russell Arena COST Family Pass $30.00 Single Pass $15.00 Gate Fee 50 Mother & Tot Family Pass or Gate Fee Russell Swimming Pool REGISTRATION! REGISTRATION! TIME 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. LESSONS Pre-Beginner to Senior 1$10.00 Bronze 18.00 *Adult 9:00 Competitive Jr. & Sr. 10.00 Competitive - Outside Twp. 15.00 *Offered only if registration sufficient POOL OPENING JUNE 26, AFTERNOON AND EVENING CLASSES BEGINNING, JULY 3RD PARENTS SIGNATURE ON REGISTRATION FORM REQUIRED YOUR POOL COMMITTEE Dick Sherwood, 445-2949 Norma Davidson, 445-2876 Gail Middlemiss, 445-5304 Pat Stachon, 821-2201 Roger and Carole Ruest, 445-5409 Russell Lions DISCOUNT Available from the Rus- sell Fire Dept. are the following fire protection devices. Multi-Purpose Dri-Chem Fire Extinguishers 214 Ib., 1A 5BC -- $16.00 5 lb., 2A 10BC -- $25.50 Meditorial By Rev. James Paul As I planted my garden this spring, I discovered a curious and para- doxical law of nature. Crowning the top of one of my cucumber seed- ling, like a musty.old hat, sat the empty husk of a cucumber seed. 'Sunday, June 25 (Rain date, July 9, 1978) "Eureka" I cried, "'this is a curious discovery - death brings life!" One re ° would scarcely associate death with life, yet, out of the death of one enturiun Distengs: '$0 km taporok: 22 Thitess small seed comes a vibrant, living plant. While the joy of my t : . | encounter with this law of nature filled my mind, I realized that the Smoke Detector Route: Russell to Morewood, to Crysler, to Embrun, to Lord Jesus had revealed this principle nearly 2,000 years ago. $28.00 Russell In John 12:34, Jesus states, "except a corn of wheat fall unto the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." Our Lord, speaking just a few days before the cross, compares the purpose and outworking of His life with that of a seed. Just as the grain of wheat has to surrender and give up itself to death, before fruit will come, so Jesus had to surrender His life. In a spiritual sense, His death brings our life, His surrender brings our victory. If Jesus had not offered His blood to be shed for our sins, peace and joy in this life would be a childish dream. Have you made the wonderful discovery of new life in Christ? Entry Forms available at: Russell Public School; Russell Separate School; Lions Club Booth at Ball Park Pledges to be collected by bikers and turned in not later than July 21 Prizes awarded July 22 for most money turned in ist, 5speed bike; 2nd, Radio; 3rd, Radio Proceeds go towards Lion's Community projects Free installation is avail- able to senior citizens. For additional inf. call: Cliff: 445-5281 Norm: 445-2943 Mike: 445-5744 John: 445-5352