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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-03-09, Page 26Page 26 Tunes -Advocate, March 9, 1994 1(11/1 .11lllllai /illrllll Use of county library sees big increase GODERICH - With the state of the economy, more and more peo- ple are turning to alternative ways of recreation and entertainment. School calendar revised CLINTON - The school year calendar for Huron County Board of Education elementary schools has been revised again to accommo- date the requirements for un- paid leave days for all staff affected by the Social Con- tract Act. In all Huron board elemen- tary schools, professional de- velopment days currently scheduled on June 27 and June 28 will be moved to March 24 and 25. The June dates will now be regular in- structional days. As well, Easter Monday, April 4, will remain as a holi- day for all staff and students of the Huron board. For further information on schedule changes for all school boards, parents should contact local schools which will be publishing detailed calendar changes in school newsletters. One method that seems to be- coming very popular is the contin- ual use of the Huron County li- brary branches. In her annual report presented Thursday at county council, Beth Ross the county's head librarian was pleased to announce that stable operating funding from both the province and the county al- lowed the library to maintain ser- vices at the levels of 1992 as well as restore hours of operation at the Wingham branch to their 1991 levels. The Wingham branch is now open 35 hours per week and this past year saw an increase in circu- lation from 60,142 to 62,275. There are 4,195 registered'borrow- ers. In Exeter, circulation is up to 54,871 from 53,882 while the branches in Hensall and Zurich are also up. Centralia increased from 2,044 Last year to 4,776. "Since 1977 we've had an in- crease in library use every year," said Ross. She said the library is trying to move towards getting what she called an information highway. Through innovations and good use of volunteers, "our library staff across the county has tried to meet this demand." In 1993 die Ilurvu County Li- brary 7- brary saw the cancellation of some programs such as the National Book Festival which brings Canadi- an authors to local libraries. HERE'S YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE MOVIES We invite you to attend our Free information Seminar on Country Kable in your area FIRST SHOWING 7 p.m. sharp - Learn About Country Cable • For Rural & Urban SECOND SHOWING 8:30 p.m. sharp - For existing dishowners • Industry experts on hand • The future of satellite • How to restore your channels Thursday, March 10, 1994 At the Exeter Legion William Street presented by tablgo 21111-1511111121111-15111111K ..s � Exeter Welcome Wagon hosted it's 10th Annual Bridal Show Monday night at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. Over 110 registered brides as well as their guests enjoyed the night. Here Mike and Mark Seip do a little welcoming of their own to future brides Cathy Coates and Julie Blommaert. rad►`` SOUTH RUBOR COME 1)MARCH BREAK 4A\ HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Mar. 13, 20 2:00 - 3:30 Mar. 15,17,22,24 3:00- 4:30 Bus TIIQ Mar. 18 Childrens' Museum Adm. $5.00 (Register by Mar. 15th) Kids Kookie Kaper Mar. 25 10:00 - 11:30 a.m 6 - 12 yrs. (Register by Mar. 21st) SO badbillogg Mar. 18 13 yrs. and under 1:30 - 3:30 ADm. $1.00 Mar. 23 Ages: 9,10/11, 12/13,14 4 players/team Reg. forms available at Rec Centre $20.00/team .(Register by Mar. 10th) $5.00 a Remodeling or Redecorating? Then consider a Bruce Hardwood Floor! FOEILmot an exciting altemative to Carpeting or ylnyl flooring, choose a beautiful hardwood floor! Whether you're remodeling your living room or den, adding a room or finally fixing up your basement, then consider the natural beauty of a Bruce Hardwood Floor. Installation is no prob- 4 ,V♦4 'I.vV lem. Many of our styles can be installed over most types of existing flooring. Bruce hardwood means no mess from sanding and finishing. All our hardwood is prefinished with 3 coats of UV cured urethane - just install and enjoy. Come in today and add the finishing touch to your redecorating or remodeling plans with a Bruce Hardwood Floor. Tavem Grade A 3/4" x 2 1/4" tradition as the standard of value in solid oak flooring. Eased edges. Laurel Preftinlshed Strip A 3/4" x 2 1/4" tradition as the standard of value in solid oak flooring. Eased edges $499 Only $1499 ft. Sterling Strip Easy care no -wax finish. 2 1/4" wide strips of 3/4" solid oak. Square edge $R99 Only sq. ft. Fine Furniture, Flooring and Window Fashions 467 Main Street, Exeter, Ont. 235.0173