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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-09, Page 2. PAGE 2 —eoppgcs i5ICrNA IATA ., WEDNESDAY. APRIL !,1986 TE:UJILI! MIR , 13% EXTRA BUILT-IN CLEANING -POWER-STILL ONLY $399 An electric powerhead PLUS power -conducting hosesboth for only News Celebrates,10 t Lucy is 100 $99 (with system purchase) The ultimate built-in vacuum from Beam, template with all "attachments and Goof -Proof® clog -free ducting - all for $399. 13% increase in housecleaning power (Max: 11.7 amps, 112 cu ft/min, 106" water 104) - with no increase In price. Beam's most powerful cleaning tool. the electric powerhead PLUS a 30 -ft power conducting hose - both for just 399 0 you buy a Beam built-in before May 1st. Yes, all three vacuum miracles are.real - the built-in, the extra power, the powerhead and powerhose - BUT YOU HAVE TO ACT FAST! And now, Beam also gives you Its unique 5 -Star Homeowner Guarantees* "with 5 guarantees ranging from an Iron -clad money-bock'guarantee to life- time protection.. BUY BEFORE MAY 1 = SAVE $200 *Full details on guarantee SCOTT'S OQUAGA LAKE R€SORT • MAY 23 to MAY 26 • The clear spring -fed lake cradled ▪ high In the green forested hills, is at an elevation where the air is g r fresh and exhilarating and makes you feel alive again. Scott's grounds encompass nearly 1000 acres, with a wide variety of recreational facilities. Words and pictures are inadequate to describe a Scott's vacation. Ad- ventures and happenings 4. scheduled (and unscheduled) from early morning 'till bedtime are designed to bring everyone in on the fun and entertainment. FRIENDLINESS ... HOMELIKE/ • ATMOSPHERE ... OLD • FASHIONED HOSPITALITY are what the Scott's family strive tor. Robin Hood Tours - • 524-4540 73 Goderich, Ontario BEAM Pr0MPT PROFessIONaL seRVICE HUTCHINSON APPLIANCE SERVICE 308 Huron Rd. Goderich 524-7831 One of Goderich's oldest citizens celebrated her 100th birthday on. April 1. Lucy Mothers was hollowed at a4 birthday tea attended hylVtayor Eileen Pahmr who brought greetings from the !town and Reeve P Russell Kernighaia ° of lborne Township. Raised, in Colborne Township on: a Ben - miller area farm, Mrs. Stothers was one of 10 children born to Amos and Jemima Fisher. She married William Roth -61140f Goderich and they resided in Godevich where he had a blacksmith shop and wood- working shop. They had a family of .two children, a daughter, Helen, Mrs, Ewart Young and a son, Keith, both of Goderich. Her husband died in 1957 but Mrs. Stothers continued to live in the family home for more than 72 years until she entered Alexandra Marine and General Hospital 18 months ago. ' Although her physical health is poor, Mrs. Stothers still has a sharp mind and an excellent memory. Citizens suggest non-alc®h®LLc bar • • from page 1 -not ordinarily receive without the help of the system was not without its opponents. John schools. Elliott, the trustee for Blyth, Morris and "The programs create new areas of in - East Wawanosh Township,. originally mo -v' terest they wouldn't discover on their own or tioned the board not proceed with funding with their parents. My feeling is that they and recommended the board study the are very worthwhile," said Mrs. Van den feasibility of continuing industrial arts and Broeck. family studies in the elementary system. "Kids who have a bit of experience in in - Mr. Elliott's main argumentfor halting dustrial arts or family studies continue to the services was the traliel time outside of take these subjects (in hack h school) because se the school when students are moving from they have that typeg one school to another for these classes. Goderich Trustee Mary Ann Dempsey. "There's too much time spent outside of Education Director Bob Allan said the ex - the school.. Couldn't we design a program tra secretarial hours were necessary in the ( within the home school) that would be as . smaller elementary schools as a number of beneficial to them without wasting time on principals have said there was not always the bus? Has anybody looked at this?" said someone in the office to answer phones and Mr. Elliott. greet visitors. In response, education director Robert The board agreed to grant an addition 10.5 Allan said the students are bused at times ' secretarial hours per week to 10 of the which would not conflict with their regular • county's smaller elementary schools. classes such as before the start of school or However, an amendment was passed to during the noon hour. have the 10.5 hours phased inover a two Tony McQuail, trustee for West year period. Wawanosh and Ashfield Townships, in an The single most costly item in this year's amendment to the original motion stated if budget is teachers salaries and benefits. At the board is not prepared to extend the pro- the elementary level, it is expected to test• grams throughout the county, the industrial $13.1 million while at the secondary level the • arts and family studies programs should be . estimated cost is $11.9 million. abolished. Transportation is the second biggest "I'm not sure I'm in total sympathy with budget item with an estimated cost of $2.1 the original motion, but if we're not going to million for 'elementary • schools and $1.7 extend industrial .arts and family studies million for secondary schools this year. than we should make a decision. If we're not ° The province of Ontario will pay the going to extend it, then we should phase it largest share of the budget with $25.1 million out." said Mr. McQuail. while the board revenues, amount to $1.5 Both motions, however, were overturned . million. The county municipalities share in by a large.majority in a recorded vote of the -the budget is $14.2 million. bbard:.. r " < . °' ,; "t asr; M ,' j 'Mr. Allan said the board was encouraged -- In speaking tette value• of -the two prof, by the estimated slight decline in enrolment grams, Colborne. and Goderich Township in the county school system this year of only Trustee Joan Van den Broeck, said the in- 42 students. In 1985, the enrolment declined struction is something the youngsters might in the county by 136 students. Citizen's s coni 7 • from page 1 ourselves a " raise. We should vote in the raise before an election so thepublic can vote us in or out on the basis of the raise if they like," he said. Coun. Peter McCauley agreed Smith deserved .an answer to why councillors were getting an "extra $2.21 a week that covers inflation." He suggested that Local Government Week} be observed by council starting on Apr. 21 so that other people's concerns could be addressed by council. Voting in favor. . of filing the letter' were Reeve Harry Worsell, Coun. Stan Profit, Coun. Bill Clifford, Coun. Glen Carey and Deputy -Reeve John Doherty. Voting against the motion were Mayor Eileen Palmer, Coun. Jim Searis, Coun. - John Stringer and Coun. Peter McCauley. We. ho11'our VISA & MASTERCARD O EN DAILY jt am g pm FRi. till 9 pia 4 110,SOUPIE, GODERi i 524.2522 '. br s .� i tM - ��s ..Xl.,r'e q ,t{�3r�,dX a �a'%�r+ '.o..`�ai�. s o a ru'{,� , ,� - •ar ralvel, Se nd & Stone • Bulldozing' o" Top Soil ! Septic Systelll7s tr1N••3joib 10 too fslg or. too smrololl"