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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-09-28, Page 911** nti'ofi �O,oderic hIsgoingtooth fit PZ Fo, S�na*a to e . • ".. Authored NS* Cefltll; id 4�paster Centre .Canafla. Radio Shack has l .tet•up aa operation: that will not oflly, 94 computers, but teach people how to use them, • Eric Carman of Radio Shack has' become a pioneer in that he has become the first independent dealer to sell a• complete computer service from corn- puters and software to tailored programs. lie is the first dealer in Canada to offer the complete and separate computer centre. "We. are the first. We made .the proposal to Radio Shack," he said. " We want to offer complete and personalized service." The new computer centre is located on Kingston Street above Carman's photography shop. According to Ken Vingoe, who will be looking after the computers and in- structing the classes so that he can get his ` PHD in Computer Science at the, University of Waterloo, theyare going to use a new concept in teachinginterested people how to use, and understand, the computers. "The classes will be geared to the individual with the classes noe running,, more than two hours at a time," Vingoe explained. The computer courses will be good for those who need hands on experience for correspondence courses they are taking from the University of Waterloo, because the computer will have a direct line to a computer at the University. The classes will start on October 1 and are offered at all levels, with the cost and the length varying with the course. The computer centre has a variety of programs, ranging from educational programs, such as math, to programs that help businesses run more efficiently. In total, the centre has close to .400 programs. The classes will be taught on the Model 4 computer, but instruction will include Commodore programming, and the centre will be carrying Commodore software as well. Starting on October 3, a Kid's Day will be held every Saturday where the kids have competitions with the winners receiving a trophy and coupon for money off of computer products. Two weeks before Christmas the final competitions will be held with the winner receiving a color computer. Everyone must concede to the fact that we are living a computerized age and familiarity with the machinery now available is a must. Vingoe suggests that , computers are not toys, but necessities. "It's the computer age and soon businesses will have to be on computers because their suppliers are already. on A some type of system," he said. "The market potential exists in the area and we offer software and programs." Computers are not just toys, but have practical and unversal applications for the farmer, homeowner,and businessman. Computers can,be used in the home for budget management programs and are invaluable to the farmer by providing current weather and market price information. Agri -food sector stressed Ontario residents are in- vited to participate in Agri - Food Week, a celebration of the importance of agriculture to society and the economy. Agri -Food Week begins Monday, Oc- tober 3 and runs to Thanksgiving Monday, Oc- tober 10. "Many people, both con- sumer and farmer alike, don't realize the scope and importance of the agri-food sector," Ralph Barrie, presi- dent of the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture said. "Agri -Food Week is design- ed to show, in a fun and family-oriented way, just how important the agri-food sector is to all of us." Ontario's agriculture in- dustry injects $11 billion into the provincial economy every year and employs 20 percent 01 the provincial work force. The basis for this industry are the 85,000 farmers who work the land in Ontario. This is the second year for Agri -Food Week, held an- nually in the week preceding Thanksgiving. "It's fitting to hold this celebration during, harvest time," Barrie said. "It's the time of the year when everyone Becomes aware of the wide variety of high quality food the Ontario THESE KITTENS ARE DOOMED!! unless you call farm community produces." Events for Agri -Food Week, ranging from farm tours to library displays, are being staged across the pro- vince. These events, are be- ing co-ordinated by county federations of agriculture and the ministry of agriculture and food. • •17 Tr '-• '4 l VnopERMisi NAI:47,0, wpore4wor, s ISA' moga,N7R'.=dX.� Daughters visit parents There were a, couple o[' names misaed'in last week's news of the China Painting classes held in Lucknow. They were Eunice Cunning- ham and Rhjida MacKenzie of Lucknow andthere were a number of ladies from Lon- don attending as. w.alL Barbara Shepperd and Janet Wilkins of Paris, Oat - ado were at home withtheir parents, Charles and Msyme Wilkins for a couple of days. Cecil Webster and his mother, Kac Webster visited recently with Norma Young of Goderich, who is a patient in the Godetich hospital and with Mrs. Wynn Gammie of Lucknow. Visiting with li;hetta Mac - DAILY CAR RENTAL You Can Drive A 1983 Plymouth Compact Equipped with Many Op- tions For As Low As 1 69!■ day OR A FULL SIZE CAR WITH AIR CONDITIONING AT SLIGHT ADDITIONAL CHARGE Working on the Model 4 computer is Ken Vingoe while Eric Garman looks on. Carman, the owner of Radio Shack Computer Centre, had to pintout $100,000 in order to Open the operation. Vingoe, who is working on his Doctorate in computer science, will be conducting the classes. (photo by Mine Narejko) I- BodyFIT1 TRIM 'n' DANCE TRIM -A -SIZE • Cardiovascular Workout Total body • Floor Work • lonind d4' workout with • Dance Routines music. BEGINNING Tuesday & Thursday Evenings OCTOBER 4th '83 8-9pmand9:15- 10:15pm Register Now Or Call BRENDA SOWERBY 524-7990 $2500 For 10 Weeks (20 Lessons) COLBORNE SCHOOL CENTRAL IIIJRON SECONI)ARY SChOOL CLINTON. ON'1'. EVENING CLASSES *Classes commence Monday, October 3, 1983 *The first week registrations are on the night indicated *Class night may be changed if necessary and agreeable to the class and instructor and facilities are available *Fees are payable on REGISTRATION NIGHT DATE Monday October 3 Wed., Oct. S Tuesday October 4 Tuesday October 4 Tuesday October 4 Wednesday October 5 Monday October 3 Thursday October 6 "! ASS Started Sept. 26 still TRIM A DANCE FORMERLY DANCE FIT Flower Arranging Art -oil, water Colour Sketching Dramatic Arts First Aid Welding English as a second language -C Gourmet luSTRUCTnP 'MING TIME FEE DURATION room to sign-up Chris Wise EARLY 7 - 8 p.m. LATE E:15-9:15 p.m. 825.00 $25.00 20 weeks 1 hr. session Jean Wolf 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $25.00 10 weeks Lu Legg 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $25.00 10 weeks Stephen Oliver7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Credit Course NO FEES Fall & Winter Program Wallace d®ntg®tvtery 7 p.m. - 9 p.md 840.00 10 weeks Wayne Sheardown 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $45.00 8-10 weeks Mary Thompson 7p.m. - 9:30 p.m. NO FEES 10 weeks IN NOVEMBER .• Cooking Ben Meritt Extrctordintsire Chef Formerly Benmiller inn Now Rod Pump MONDAY November 17 Sowing Mary Dfvok 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $25.00 INQUIRIES - MEL DOHERTY 9 u,m. - 4 pmin 482-3471 Evenings 4824779 Special Rates For Vacation Periods includes 100 FREE Kilometers. Must have a valid driver's license and be over 21 years of age. Security deposit required. 5100.00 Deductible insurance available. For More Information Inquire Today! GODERICH CHRYSLER LEASING 414 Huron Rd., Goderich 524-7383 Kee Wabmter s 3054535 Lenten for a couple of days were her niece, Doris Huston of Atwood and her sister-in- law of Harriston. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robb.. were Bob, Sandra and Heather Darling of Hanover and William and Shirley Irvin and family of Ashfield Towhship. FOR ADOPTION A good-natured dog who craves attention. "It" is a mongrel that loves people, but because the kids have grown and left home and we are away a lot, the dog is mostly alone. We think it only fair to try and find a home where he will get attention. Not a watchdog as he likes people too much. Eight -years -old and has all the usual shots. Ideal for either older people or someone with school age children. 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