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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-02-02, Page 21 STATE FARM INSURANCE oPTTA.,•• way 2 —GODERKESIGNA1rSTAR WEDNESD .7 !"-'''.11;n70:1•L'i'. 'r • 1 , Employee hired for 41 weeks The Ootierich Recreation Department and the town • thurlOf etahroitteovillOtin share the services 4..0m employee made available through a Canada COM rn unit y De v eittpnrient ProVaaagrant. Vicki King, who worked for both departanenta for .a period of 40 weeks until October 1982, has been rehired through the program for a period of 41 weeks. During her past work term, King coordinated and produced a cross,country ski booklet that was distributed in local hotels and motels and in tourist , information booths in London,, Toronto and Sarnia. She was also. involved in promotional work on behalf of the tourist committee including. its :booth at the Eaton Centre in Toronto. King also initiated a monthly program for mentally retarded adults that featured a Hallowe'en party, Christmas party and skating party. Other similar events will be 'continued through the year. Both the '.recreation cOntrnitteu have oCtIvIKes planned for King -during the next work 'terra and one of her main projects:101)e the estahligthinett a cePar. inanity -oalharll. 1!,If ;MY group,. club, service group, orgaiiications.or leagues are Planning any type of ac- tivity, COfact Vicki at the- recreationtiffige, The community events for the months of march, April and May will - be produced In flyer form and. distributed throughout town. With enough support, the com- munity calendar will appear. regularly. King's agenda should be a full one over the next 40 weeks as she will be responsible for im- plementing a promotion plan. to attract tourists in the Winter and spring months, . produce advertising, man the tourist display booth at special functions, continue to develop programs for mentally retarded and disabled adults, assist the Maitland Trail Association and assist the recreation. department in implementing and promoting cultural department and tourist events. Goderich president, attends conference The 1983 Campaign Conference of the Canadian Cancer Society was held at the Weston Hotel in Toronto on January 28 and 29. It was attended by Angus MacLennan, president of the Goderich Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society; Mel Farnsworth, chairman SIMILAR SAVINGS ON: GLOVES, MITTS, TOQUES, TURTLENECKS, SKI SOCKS, SWEATERS, AND SEVERAL CASUAL WEAR CLOTHING ITEMS PLUS CROSS COUNTRY SKI EQUIPMENT AND BOOTS, HOCKEY SKATES, HOCKEY STICKS AND EQUIPMENT ALL REDUCED TO CLEAR. of the rural campaign for the Goderich Branch; and Mrs. Lois McGill, chairman of education for the Goderieh Branch. Guest speakers were Joe Connell, Dr. Richard Hasselback and Dave Broadfoot. Zumeg , tk V4ikaitelaial, PUBLIC MEETING. The committee appointed to examine the feasibility of establishing Grade 7 & II classes at Victoria Public School will present its findings et apublic meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 '83 8 PM GODERICH .DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE (Pleaso Us Front Entrance) Full Attendance Of Those Interested Would'Ile Appreciated JAS KINGSLEY committee choirman NAME THE TOOL and receive 1." credit towards your next purchase Jane Bigelow of the London regional office of Employment and Immigration Canada visited the Livery Thursday and toured the facility with acrchitect, Nick Hill, DorothyWallace of the Arts Foundation and project manager Ray Fisher. The restoration work funded by a Canada Community Development Program grant, is expected to be complete by the end of March. (photo by Dave Sykes) Board learns that more could qualify for school 41 By Stephanie Levesque There could be more children qualified for a French school in the Strat- ford area than initially thought. Parents and represen- tatives of the Huron -Perth Separate School Board met on January 25" in Stratford to verify the results of a survey taken last fall. The survey indicated only six students of the 61 responding tothe survey were qualified to at- tend the school. The number six was reach- ed when those families answering the survey in- dicated either English - French or French only is spoken in the home. Gilbert Fletcher of the Club Hirondelle in Stratford said the language spoken in the home question was misleading. Other parents stated that although they may speak French and their children understand French it is not the main language spoken in the home. Therefore several, parents answered the survey in- dicating English is spoken in the home. Omitting the language in the home ques- tion, 35 students qualify for a French school. • t fit and ti Wh0ie krt more...new fcce Removes old paint, varnish, - even urethane - with gentle brushing. 4 THE SQUARE, GODERICH/524-2822 Most Major Credit Cards accepted One young father told how his child understands French but won't speak the language because her friends don't. "She's losing it," said the father sadly shaking his head. Other francophone parents said that being raised in an English area they had lost much of the ability to speak in their other tongue and therefore their children aren't able to learn the language. There was some confusion regarding the criteria being used by the separate school board to determine those eligible to attend a French school. Both director of education William Eckert and chairman Ron Murray stated the board has not yet set any entrance policy. The board has used the Education Act as a guideline which states a board may establish a French school if there are 25 or more French- speaking students as oppos- ed to the popular belief that at least one parent must speak French. Mariette Fraser, regional superintendent of French language serviceswith the Ministry of Education, said the first objective of the board is -to -determine the numbers for such a school, then set policy. It was noted that in ,other areas where French 'schools have been established, the fact that one parent is French has opened the door to allow the child to be enrolled in a French school. Mr. Eckert suggested,such criteria, one French speak- ing parent, May be used by the Huron -Perth Separate School board if such a school is established. One parent asked if Mr. Eckert meant just French speaking and not of French descent. "French speaking, but in my own mind that means one French speaking or francophone parent," said Mr. Eckert.. When costs were question- ed, board officials said that at least two teachers may be required and there would be other costs such as heating, lighting and supplies. The parents were told that the Ministry of Education gives a grant of $185 per student attending a French school, Over and above the $1,972 received by the board for every student in the system. Mr. Eckert Ocplained that the 11 average teacher salary in the system is $31,500 and as an example, if tWo teachers were hired, their costs alone would be over $60,000.' Using the 35 student enrolment figure, about $6,000 in grant money could be reduced from the $60,000. He explained that as the students that would be going to the French school are already in attendance at separate schools in the Huron -Perth system, the board already receives the $1,972 per pupil grant. Mr. Murray said he would take the concerns of those present back to the board and any final decisions would -have to be made by the board. At the close of the meeting many parents made changes to the survey from they had filled out previously. Changes will be reported to the board. NEWBORN NEWS ' FALCONER Michael and Marguerite '(we McLean) thank God for the safe arrival of their son, Jon -Michael Charles Falconer, weighing 8 lbs. 712 oz., at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday, January 24, 1983. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Florence McLean of R.R.2 -Bothwell and John and San- dra Falconer of" Mississauga. Third great grandson for Mrs. Eleanor Falconer of R.R.2 Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Daw of Mississauga. HANNA Ray and Del are pleased to announce the arrival of their Rugged and reliable... that's the way Patz builds equipment Choose Patz ring -drive or surface -drive silo unloaders. Bothfeature the proven Patz gather ing chain that cuts out hard -packed and frozen silage for full -flow feeding. COnveyOr capacities to fit your system Elevate and level out; reversible motor for 2 way delivery, if desired. 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