Administrative appointments at Pontiac Protestant High: The Protestant Regional School Board of Western Quebec announces the following Administrative appointments at Pontiac Protestant High School: Mr. David Conrod has been selected to replace Dave Mackenzie as principal. Mr. Ellard Perry, a teacher at Shawville and Pontiac High for the last ten years, has been named to succeed Mr. Conrod as vice-principal. Mr. Perry is a native of Waltham and received his secondary education at Shawville High School.

The board is also pleased to announce the appointment of John Petty as Acting Department Head (Physical Education). Mr. Petty has been with Pontiac Protestant High School for four years and previously taught at Philemon Wright High School.

Roast beef at the Oasis for badminton members: The Pontiac Badminton Club celebrated the end of a very successful season at the Oasis Motel, Bryson. Following a roast beef dinner, club members were presented with individual trophies for their wins in the first club tournament.

Out of ten entrants in the Men’s Singles division, Sandy Welburn was the final winner over Paul Hodgins, 15-9, 15-11. The Men’s Doubles title was taken by Bert Connelly and Doug Russell in a 3-game match over Ted Christie and Sandy Welburn, 12-15, 15-8, 15-11. The Ladies Doubles match was won by Karen Murray and Donna Horner over Cathy Belsher and Dawn Smith, 12-15, 15-9, 15-6. However, Dawn Smith came back to take the Ladies Singles in two games over Helen Welburn.
Sandy and Helen Welburn also won the Mixed Doubles division over Ted and Dora Christie in a close three game match.