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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-01-01, Page 14Oppg,R1 B 5 N .++S,i C,.R",• T URSDAY, , JANUARY t, 19W CO There's a revolution, gQinn underneath - yqr feet ` and • you'll feel its impact in •.the coming year. Carpeting, once considered - a luxury, is holding ,..its. -own in 4n .era of .rising prices and nianufacturers are coining -outwith•:several• hew styles to give your ' home added, warmth and style. • Take, . for ; :in"stance, " carpet tiles, one of , several ' innovations that will make an impact 'in,•the--, rear filet rg They're nractie,al, • Reviewed by G. J. MCCl e a Me DEATH ©f :A DUDS .laughter, : �l-ie was ,..reading this A Nero Wolfe Novel boob. I, too must adhiit it is l ,Flex Stout . ' one of -the funniest stories') have Y ever read. E'111ew York � Viking Press, 1gfi9; '•,; 'Braithwaite � ; � . - 181 pages): Braithwaite was tele, sixth u . child Max`in a family .of eight„ and phis is his story of growing -lap. hero " Wol`fe fans will • bre,,, pleasantly "',surprised, to meet Everyone who reads this, book their 'hero in a western setting can not help but identify himself miles from Manhatten- Archie with many of the situations and Goodwin, V�olfe'sT man i Fri'tiay; Ptoblems described. But -summons the detective to a dude somehow it is much funnier ranch in Montana to'investigate when happening to sorneone.else the mysterious shooting -0a city - especially the Braitlr�vte man picking huckleberries. family. ' Wolfe disco'vers that the local These were the days when residents are very suspicious of. - and juvenile delingigents did not confronted by ` a highly exist. ,All year long the kids belligerent sheriff. He deals with would plan an appropriate revenge o.n a hated adult,to be unto -operative: cowhands; an. carried out of course on "the old off-Broadway actress, and a fas,tionedr ' Hallowe'en night. young unwed mother. Through Too, there were no fancy. sprays it all Nero Wolfe ~remains his old or preservatives for. Christmas inimitable self. - The western background is a frees u.to help prevent 'holiday familiar scene , to Rex Stout. disasters. ' Ma.N;_ tells of, their , -Every summer, for the greater "Great Christmas Fire"- when part, of his" life, he ,has spent the- homemade decorations went, riding: ack:;trains, fishing mile .up in flames. The only, damage, high Streams, and exchanging was clone by an --older-:brot'te •-yarns with genuine' cowpununbhers- .throwing water on everything in g p "" the•house, long afters fire had around the evening campfires. been stamped out by Dad. The He has olfe eating out of cans, wading. "Win n .icy trout. _streamone note,,of=sadness is when du -r- ,and attendirt__a-ravud3 ._Saturcay author suffers his: first heartache night hoedown in a cattle town. of puppy Ione - an experience • Can this really. be the famous we can all remember. You won't suave and debonair Nero Wolfe? want to miss his explanation of This latest mystery of the Rex why one should`- never sleep easy to lay, colorful, and, Simple ytyo take with you when yo:u move. a -. ,,,.,., ,+ ,The_new carpet toes are. the - :,answer for some ,manufacturers who are convinced that the bigges'i "'.titer vback' .to greater use of carpeting, in Canadian homes are the often costly, slow, and wasteful installation procedures. Carpet tile, which you can lay yourself, Isla new, trend to keep an eye on. Indoar/outdoor ,,carpeting juat a$' attractive on your patio as it is on your hallwav,-;floor'9--- s likely, 'to gain 'further, in popularity next` °sumrii►.er. The trendsetters: are porting that it is, in'fact, durable, easy -to -Clean, and attractive. atch,.too;` ff r a new terj aln carpeting the "splush ' "Spiushes" are shag -length plush `textured carpets�.:�; and are. expected to be -top 'sellers ; in 1970. -Exhibitors- .`at. ,the Can,°adiaii'i""Floorcoveringe Market, - to be'held in conjunction with the Canadian 'Furniture Mart in- rort nt4, ;January -.12- l'l saythe; r first "splush carpets sold Well in 1969. - - Now, with improved manufacturing--- processes,' the qiiakers have overcome the quality shortcomings that were apparent with some earlier "shag carpeting, ..the "splushes" are „likely to dominate. the flooreoverings Market a .a_result. Although the,= tlooreoverings market ;is `.designed for retailers 'from across Canada, who will 'purchase their future stocks during ,thein Toronto,. visit,- ruembers, f the, pul3lic are given n opportunity -far a: 'sneak, .preview of the new , lines a-= the public is 'admitted off; Friday, January 16XTrom 5 p.m. to 10' ' .m. 'and , Saturda Ja 4a . 17 • P • Y� nu . ly' from 9,30 a.m. to 1.0 p,mi. _ • Visitors to the show will nOtiee pan . accent on w river colors in carpeting. Canadians _are expressing a 'preference, for warn .reds pianges, and golds„.as against ,,.the~ 9uie.ter4•.blue=green shades which are losing some of their popularity. Even the neutral etlors will be brighter in .1970, exhibitors forecast. The. most ..:noticeable- trend-in=the-making, however, is likely to be the_use of -carpeting. - as a wall covering. Long popular 4 in 6s)ra -e European ! Ql ntries. ,(t .,aIland in..parti Allan, 'hanging carpets on, Walls adds..a; strong, element of warmth,. as well as better ' acoustic qualities; to family living areas. The floorcoveriu�,s market' not only 'spotlights new;arpet styles - and ,desiins, tyles-and.designs, but a wide, range of °resilient floorcoverings Vinyl asbestos tiles and sheet".' vinyl 'remain . °" "popular, but vibrant icblors. are now available: to contrast with the traditional: neutral shades, ., "Regis_tered , cut" • tiles have 'been growing in popularity, too with patterns` such as brick, medallion, and fleur-de-lis: -running' -high on the list. -'• (ane new range of resilient flooring which will be introduced. will feature a tweed -and' plaid pattern, and •will look, if •not feel,- very---tnueh-like carpeting. 118 Mqy the 'bort ear k rin o tip al the , x orlr l , good things iii' life» Warmest -thanks to loyal friends. Stan Hadden t. David- Goderich Stout series is one of the three in a bed.. firfiniest and most engaging, and me: Braithwaite spent his most out-of-doors of all the childhood in, Saskatchewan W.o1fe ac entures during ,the first quarter of„,..the.�_- Available .,. through, • Goderich 'twentieth century. He has Lib' ,•[] _written. numerous radio and TV _..1ri-•...u...w.-,:.«..w_,.,.w..,,.rr>r<.rr.•,•».,.. .o»M--.•u..��.j1- $v' �- /��% 1(�j' - v�...A..-....wr. - M... V1,C. -:+L" L[."W^"'Y'�.J,,.. �~� {, ^Y]1[!.M'1}.r'^ •.. "n re .. performed on CBC; .k -s- well as several articierfor Maclean's Chatelaine, and .. - Canadian a• , Geographic. Other books ---are Why Shoot '•the_ Teacher?, Land,, Water and People, and othe'is. If you want an evening ' of The tears trickled down my hilarious ente'rtainment,read husbnnd-'s--face as heashook *With •this 'hook, vattab-l"e through tie' • 524-8787 D:OF Q..EDUTION Positive Community Support IsNecessary For A Successful, Educational Programme Teachers, serving the.,elementary and secondary schools of "the Goderich district, seek educationalprograms;9 the conirnunity s thinfrin n�--edtnatiana17-matters.;--an p:ecific• ro rams; this •information' can then be the County Board. :. Interested groups such as parents, ratepayers and labor groups are asked to indicate their support in establishing priorities -for the educational -program by completing this: form. Discussions with interested citizens will be held at_the„scltools_in e very near. future. The questionnaire 'which follows -wilf allow yind ou to icat” the interestsiand' opinions by placing a°check in appropriate blocks providedpUpon completion, kindly return the form to one of the schools in:the Goderich area. ,1 -Are you in favor of a 'Closer- liaison betweed educators and members. • - the community of b " Y -,� ' ,` � . (a) Increased use of school•facikties by the community? (b.); More.involvement of commeuniky: personnel inItUch.activities. d , i,experieracer.project aecupata i-•guiance? It: Are_.you interested in having the.. Board of Educa i i provide such services as: (a) Available psychologists? .' (b),..Speccialw. education for the andicapped and -gifted students? (c) Speech therapy? • , - -. (d) 'Library and resource centres? 111. Are you interested in such Curriculum Changes as: (al- French in elementary schools? .Industria! Arts and HorF,eeEc.-in elementary1t ools? (c) Art and Music in seconde y -schools? ,(d) More_outdoor education in both? = — V.---A-re--y;on•Tseager- to - Progress o Progress within our system such' as: (a) •,Continuous progress? (b) Independent study in secondary schools? (c) More freedom:of subject choice in secondary schools? ..• V. Is. there a topic, other than those above, to which you -would like' to see consideration -liven? -,Please -specify. • d .NEVER SLEEP THREE INA BED by Max Braithwaite - (Toronto, McClelland & Stewart, 1969; 218 pages. • 44 -Goderich Public, Library, Harbour ite -inn Hew AYear:s ` Eve -Phone 524-9371 or 524-9264 e PostOffice will introduce- a---new ntroducea---new -money order-rf nrr YES 1970. It will speed Up seikice and provide carbon copy records for both the Post Office and the - customer. -' Rdbm settings •and ;plush carpetinrare a -.major part of many of the exhibits -at .the Canadian Furniture Mart and Canadian Floorcoverings Market. Both shows will be held in Toronto's E, h intion Park and will be open to the public Friday, January 16 -and Saturday, January'17.. ND. k If you are interested in, attending a meeting -in order to discqss the items'. in the questionnaire, would you pleaseprovide this information. a N° AME.. -..«' -_..'r.4. ADD•R ESS TELEPHONE • 4.: r A. meeting for Grade 8 students.and their parents will be held t the Goderich District. 0ollegiate Institute. The purpose: to°give &formation and answer questions regarding' courses offered at Goderich _or at Central Huron Secondary school. i With the growth- Of ideas comes the gropth ofa community. Each of us, •Working together, can do our part for the growth and good of this community, byputti rg Our ideas to work, for the achievement, of our ideals. For the present and i:ts;a accomplishments, are but a preview of what the future holds for all of you. . 1, Looking for:Ward;• we take pleasure and pride 'i -joining with all of you in this work of building for the future. •