programs which would interest parents and staff because of the num- ber of schools and the wide range of grade levels involved. Consequently, interest declined and Home and School disappeared for a number of years.

In September 1984, largely through the efforts of Mae Gorrill, P.H.N., and Alden Weeks, Principal, a Home and School Association was founded for O’Leary Consolidated Elementary School. For the next three years, a small but active group of parents and staff met bi- monthly for a business meeting followed by an interesting program related to home, school, or community. The Association began to take over the operation of the school canteen in September 1985. Hot dogs and soup were added to the fruit and milk program. The president, (Mrs.) Elizabeth Gallant and volunteer mothers from the consolidated district provided an excellent and most valuable service to the children by making available a much improved lunch program at the school. (Mrs.) Joyce MacDougall succeeded Mrs. Gallant as canteen co-ordinator from 1988-90. She was succeeded by Lorna Jenkins and Norma Lewis. (1992)

Community School - O’Leary

During the winter months of January, February, and March resi- dents of O’Leary and area helped to pass the long winter evenings by attending Community School once a week. For many it is a time for the learning of a new skill or hobby and, of course, to chat socially with neighbours and friends.

O'Leary Community School was founded in 1966-67. The first school was co-chaired by Gerald and Gwen Gamble. Classes were held in O’Leary Regional High School from 1966-1978 and at O’Leary Consolidated Elementary School since 1979.

Early schools featured courses in agriculture, public speaking, and millinery. In 1986 there were twenty-four courses offered with an enrollment of over 300.

On Wednesday, January 22, 1969, Mrs. Yetman came to the O’Leary Community School full of plans, ambitions and ideas to motivate the ladies of the O'Leary Regional High School Area to cre- ativity. After a couple of visits, it became apparent to you that it took more than good intentions to make milliners out of your newest group.

Cut it on the bias! Get the centre! Drape it forward! Press your sweat band! No! No! No! 'I didn’t mean to drape your form! Some of my Alberton group had two hats made at the end of the second

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