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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-23, Page 11University courses still available Dominique 111111hurn signal -star staff The Lake Huron Learning Collab- orative is back in class in Goderich, this fall offering one full -credit and one half -credit University of Western Ontario (UWO) course. Classes got back into session last week, but LHLC chair John Small- wood says there is still time to sign- up. For the remainder of the week or so, prospective students can register with Smallwood for both UWO courses. The full -credit Introduction to Lit- erature and Culture course, running Mondays from September to April, 2010, Smallwood says takes students on a journey through the genres, his- torical periods, and critical approaches to English. Taught by UWO professor Mitch Rowat at the Goderich and Dis- trict Collegiate Institute (GDCI), the course studies major works of poetry, prose and drama with attention to lit- erary form and cultural contexts. Community members also have the opportunity to brush -up on their writ- ing principles and technique in the half -credit Introduction to Expository Writing, which takes place Tuesdays from September and December. An introduction to the basic prin- ciples and techniques of good writ- ing, the course emphasizes practical work and the development of writing skills for a variety of subjects and dis- ciplines. "We're looking at adding another half -credit course for the winter ses- sion in Goderich," Smallwood said. "We'd like to see something in wom- en's studies, sociology or psychol- ogy." Along with offering area learners of all ages the chance to attend university level courses within their own com- munity, the LHLC has also cultivated a diverse buffet of special interest and non-credit courses. Everything from home entertain- ment technology, nutrition and local history is on the LHLC non-credit course menu this fall, and classes are become more and more popular throughout the community. Community Education Developer Anna Dalton -Needles has introduced seven special interest courses, along with an enhanced aging series, which Smallwood said have enjoyed a strong attendance. "We've enlisted the help of some really good people who are han- dling these presentations," he said. "It's a really diverse and, I think, fascinating series at a leisurely pace." He added that both credit and non-credit course information is available and updated frequently online at their web site, www.lake- huronlearning.ca. For registration information, con- tact the LHLC at 519-524-4154. Town launches new web site Dominique Ml111burn signal -star staff The Town of Goderich has shed its skin and transformed its look on the World Wide Web. Goderich officially launched its new web site on Sept. 11 putting to rest a two-year ef- fort for an updated e -presence. The site, www.goderich.ca, is now the first stop for both residents and visitors looking for information on anything to do with the town. "People like it," said tourism manager Bob Marshall. "It's only been live for [a little more than] a week, so we're working out a few kinks, but nothing serious." The site offers residents an all -in -one stop for tax, bylaw, permit and services informa- tion, as well as downloadable council minutes and meeting agendas. For visitors, it boasts the best of things to see and do in Canada's Prettiest Town. "It's been a long process," Marshall said. "We've been talking about a new web site for about two years, and it's now all come to- gether." Marshall added that community group list- ings are currently being updated, and encour- ages all sports, service and community orgini- zations to submit up-to-date information. This can be done online at the site's community groups section. The municipal web site and those of prin- cipal stakeholders like the BIA and Heritage Goderich have been updated by Waterloo - based web site developer E -Solutions Group. The project was budgeted between $21,000 and $29,000. • Photo by Gerard Creces Watch your step! The Huron County Courthouse is getting an exterior facelift, thanks to Primo General Contracting of Blenheim. Above, Jimmy Roebuck stacks boards while Jeff Dube construct the form for what will be a new retaining wall. Primo was hired to replace the cracked concrete outside the Huron County Courthouse. Godench Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Page 11 ratti J1encdriks welcomes 90t.1 to... Autumn est Thugs. dept 24 to Bun. dept 27 Thur,' and Fri 10 to 9pm; Sat and Sun 10 to 6pm 41401 Mit RA.. $ri►safls14 _u,7 • p .w.N. licrabotbaid 1 MAU knoll 1 j Come and see what great new things all the artisans have created. Halloween decorations, hooked rugs, wonderful scented candles and diffusers, tin lighting, pottery and lots, lots morel After such a crazy summer, it's nice to look forward to fall. Life is a little bit brighter after a cia9 at Primitive Creek! Check out a sample of new itTns online www. primltivecreelc. stet 519-522-0454 --h Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are here, and so is your chance to do something special for our community. This week, when you buy a special chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1.00, the entire proceeds will be donated to the Eat and Learn Huron Perth School Nutrition Partnership program. c Tim Horton. 2009 ktA TNoilm 7Lpo"— WldtYou, Making Good Mtge Happen.