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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-19, Page 40i.` d Ps . PAGE mCGQDERiCliSjGNAr TTAR9 WEDNESDAY, ?ECEMR19 1985 .w, _w:..:; .. ..,,.,.: ,. ,... ... ,......,..._ We would iika to extend our warmest seasons greetings to our many customers and friends. Here's wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. xk PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE OF ENGLAND W.E. TED WILLIAMS Holiday Swim Times Vanastra Recreation Centre Afternoon Swim Times 2:30-3:30 p.m. December 27-28 January 2, 3 & 4 Regular swim times also In effect Pool Closed December 24 at 1:30 December 25 & 26 December 31 at 1:30 January 1, 1985 WINTER POOL AND FITNESS PROGRAM STARTS JANUARY 7, 1985 CALL 4823544 Merry Christmas and Best Wishes in 1985 4t• Here's wishing you a season bright in joy and friendship. We're grateful for your support throughout the year. LOIS CHAPMAN RUTH MITCHELL DOUG CRUICKSHANK JIM PFRIMMER DON DUENCH OTTO HERRMANN JIM FINNIE JOHN GOOD CLAUDE D'AOUST MARLOWE AUSTIN WAYNE HOY DAVE CORNISH LEN KOHNERT CASEY HENDRIKS McGEE - 37 HAMILTON STREET ED BRINTNELL STAN KACPRZAK CRAIG DAVIDSON MARTYN McGEE DARCY McGEE AL McGEE KEN McGEE PONTIAC-BUICK CADILLAC GMC TRUCKS GODERICH 324.8391 As our year draws to a close, we wish to make a special thank you to all our customers, new and old, that helped make our 55th Anniversary Year the best year in the history of McGee Motors. Al and Ken McGee HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Dec. 25, 26 Closed January 1 1A4 �i. NEW OntarioOntario Treasurer Larry Grossman speaks to members of the Huron County Association of Delegates and Alternates, during a campaign visit to Goderich, on Friday. Grossman was seeking sup - 4 port from about 15 delegates, at the residence of Dr. Tom Jasper, Goderich, in his quest to become the next leader of the Ontario Pro- gressive Conservative Party. (photo by Patrick Raftis ) Grossman promises education changes during campaign stop BY PATRICK RAFTIS Ontario Treasurer Larry Grossman visited Goderich Friday evening, seeking support from Huron County delegates, in his quest for the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. Grossman, accompanied by his wife, Carol, spoke to about 15 members of the Huron County Association of delegates and alternates, at the home of Dr. Tom Jasper, on Waterloo Street. Running a grass roots type of campaign, Grossman had visited 98 ridings prior to his.stop in Goderich. He said his plan is to visit each riding and talk to people in small groups. Education will be a priority for Grossman, if he is chosen to succeed long- time Premier Bill Davis, he said. "I'm in this because I want to produce an "education system that is second to none," said Grossman. His platform includes 23 proposed changes to the education system in Ontario, and he outlined a few of them during his hour-long visit here. • One proposal involves an increase in the availability of computers in classrooms. It is important for..studentsio have access.to. the maximum number of computer hours possible, in ^rder for them to be prepared for the modern working world, he said. Grossman would also change school board policy, of laying off teachers according to seniority in times of restraint. 1 YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING CENTRE QIECK Pharmacy 524-7241 14 SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH YOUR NEICHBOURHOOD DRUG STORE ®rr®®®®®®rnn� r terr r ®®r/1 �,,J� �®j�/�i�/"�777.77...f7,:,17:7._140(717...0,7.,r)..rs:rj w3 i\'�,�24,41 vIu� y O<.�",1\v1 el.,,.,,.�q,�in in • FigAilrz - 1j In in in in in ® ��f l40 :,,t, y,.•k:. �I ice. ® I. /� y I I 1 O in 3, .....,.. A, 11 . :,:_ / \. 4'4 J {�� I ! aY. F 4 � 1 `1 \tea _ n a j '# ‘ `'. f'1 ,ifter, O J Nj lJ `r 1 In Bringing a pack full of warm .',� + Si,Nul` ,. I ® wishes for a jolly Christmas to ® all the fine folk we count as //,� a ® friends. It's a pleasure to know you...thanks. 4 ® L.. _ rr;: ine, R : bert LL-JCLLGLJPLJULUL7OOLAJUUa Bill, Ed & Linder 0 ® BAECHLER 3 ® O ® I1itkievies t IRD tEII JaI$ 3y C154' SHOPsQ" ARE GODERICH524-8600C CuclocJu cauiac,lard®®ul®®Gl®®U®� c iuLiciL luoului t iulLiuuuUuluLa »uLaUL He said this policy results in "all the good young teachers" being the first to go. , "The best teachers have got to be in the classroom," he said. A Grossman -led party ,would also continue with recent government initatives on increasing French immersion and separate school programs, he said. Universities wank' be changed to put less emphasis on specialization at the post- secondary level. Grossman said he would like to see all courses available, at all universites across the province. A large part of the increased cost of revamping universities would be borne by students, as Grossman has proposed increasing tuition fees to 25 per cent of the total cost, from the current 17 per cent. Grossman claims his would be a government committed to action. "I would move -away from studies and reviews and reports. Let's meet issues head-on," he said. •+I would re -organize government dramatically," said Grossman. This re -organization would include dividing Health and Community Services into three distinct departments, he said. He also promised to end provincial secretariats, -thereby cutting down on the number of bureaucrats involved in government. In his remarks, Grossman continually emphasized the need for changes in various areas of government, and his willingness to introduce new ideas. "Change is inevitable and I am prepared to deal with it," he said. Another leadership candidate, Attorny General Roy McMurtry, will be in Goderich Thursday, for a reception and lunch at the Candlelight Restaurant, at 11:30 a.m. Afterwards he will meet with members of the local media. Board to hire employees The administration of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board is expanding by one .and possibly two superintendents. At its November meeting, the board ap- proved hiring a second superintendent of education, fluent in both French and English. The decision was made by a 12 - 2 record- ed vote. The two board members against the hiring were chairman Ron Murray of R.R. 1, Dublin and Tim McDonnell of R.R. 2, Gad - shill. Mr. Murray said the board's personnel committee is also considering hiring an assistant superintendent of business and finance. Director of education Bill Eckert explain- ed that the new superintendent would be responsible for setting up the French Im- mersion programs in Stratford and Goderich. Other duties include sharing responsibilities with the present superinten- dent. On of these responsibilities would be co ••' unication. A recent ministry of educa- qp study pointed out a lack of communica- tion in the Huron -Perth system. Possible consolidation of schools is another area where the new superintendent lvould be involved, said the director. The director noted that the superintendent on staff now spends over half his . time on special education. The chairman voted against the motion because he feels trustees need to know what direction the board is going in over the nest five t� 10 years, "I personally would like to see a needs assessment done," said the chairman. • Mr. Murray said the salary for both new positions is negotiable. However, he did point out that board policy has the position of superintendent of- education paid $5,000 over the maximum prir.cipals' salary in the first year and $6,000 in the second year. The maximum principals' salary is $50.000. The chairman said the other position of assistant to the current superintendent of business and finance would have a salary similar to the principals'. NEWBORN NEWS BLACKWELL Robert and Karen announce with joy the birth of their son Neil Robert on December 13, 1984, at AM&G Hospital, Goderich. A lit- tle brother for Lorraine. Proud grand- parents are Mrs. Gwen Grace Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. John Blackwell, London. Special thanks is extended to Dr. D. Walker and staff of second floor east. "Sudden Impact" FIRST CHOICE SUPERCHANNEL 3 Great 24 Hr. Networks 95 1 J • /month • SATELLITE SPECIAL 'Rock Videos" MUCH MUSIC "Australian Open" THE SPORTS NETWORK The Sports Network a. Much Music 095 ® /month Reduced connection charge 995 till Dec. 31, 1984 ONLY Converters available Prices .ubleet to federal and provincial solos tag ALL COMPANY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT SERVICED FREE OF CHARGE BLUEWATER T.V. CABLE ea�.e�3a