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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-10-19, Page 3Kingsbridge school now community school 'BY WILMA OBE The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School board approved an application Monday from the prin- cipal of St. Joseph's school in Kingsbridge to have his school named a community school. The board will now forward the application from David Zyluk to the ministry of education to apply for the maximum community school grant of $10,000 annually for up to two years. Subsequent financial support must then be provided by the board. The board will assist the program by supplying heai;-h iro aria the use of other school resources. The $10,000 grant will be used mainly for paying the salary of a co- ordinator" to run the program. At the present time community groups are using St. Joseph's School- -Catholic youth organization from Kings,bridege; Girl Guides; various sports groups --ladies volleyball team, Kintail girls' softball team, snowmobile club, men's yolleyball and floor hockey teams; St. Joseph's PTA and various other groups. By utilizing existing facilities after school hours, residents may obtain recreational and education programs. Mr. Zyluk, who at- tended the board meeting said, "Basically as I feel the taxpayers are paying for,the school, it should be kept open for as many hours as possible." Mr. Zyluk said he has community volunteers coming into the school to help students on a one to one basis. He said this started one year ago and now has increased from three volunteers to eight volunteers. This, is per sonalizing education for my students, he said. The grant is expected to come through by December. This will be the second community school in the board's system --the first was St. Patrick's School, Dublin, now completing the second year. Gordon Nichol and Harry King, both past presidents of Kiwanis Clubs in Stratford, presented the board with a beautifully framed plaque, "I am proud to be a Canadian" and then outlining seven paragraphs with "Because ---". Mr. King said the framed plaques were being distributed to all schools in Perth County. He said each Kiwanis club is twinned with another Kiwanis club in another province to promote friendship across Canada. In Stratford . ,the members wanted to extend this program outside the club and decided on the plaques. We want Canadians to understand Canada, to increase among Canadians a deeper and broader understanding what constitutes a Canadian. He hopes distribution of the plaques will help to maintain our great and proud country. Mr. King said when visiting the schools he had received a tremendous warmth in the schools. Mr. Nichols presented the plaque to board chairman, Donald Crowley of Gadshill. 'Trustee Vincent'Yourig of Goderich later in the meeting questioned the fact that only Perth schools would receive the plaques when , it is ' a Huron -Perth board. The Kiwanis Club will be asked' to consider presenting the 10 Huron separate schools as well. Open house will be held at the newly renovated Precious Blood school in Exeter on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. The board authorized payment of the insurance premium for the board at a cost of $24,758 from October 26, 1978 to October 1979. The usual gift of $150 will be donated to the Stratford Kiwanis Club to be used for awards for the winners of the Kiwanis Music, Festival to be held this fall. Trustee Ted Geoffrey asked whether con- sideration should be given to stocking up some of the schools in case students are storm - stayed, this winter. He was told that two schools have been doing this each winter. Superintendent Joseph Mills said a contingency plan will be discussed with the principals at their next meeting as to what precautions - have been taken. With a full slate of trustees at the meeting the three members who missed the last board meeting were asked to state whether they would be seeking re -election -- Michael Connelly of Kippen said, "I filled in my papers this mor- ning." Ted Geoffrey of Zurich and Vincent Young of Goderich said they will run but will step down if a' good separate school supporter contests their ridings. Mickey Vere of Stratford said he will be running for re-election. David Teahen of Stratford has already announced he will not be seeking re-election as he is trying for a seat on Stratford council. Chairman Donald Crowley of Gadshill said he will not be seeking re- election, as he will, be trying for the position of separate school representative on the Perth County Board. Mr. Crowley said he has enjoyed being a trustee and said his experience would be helpful to him if he is elected to the Perth Board. All other trustees declared their intentions of running at the last board meeting. The next board meeting will be on October 30. Adventure ground well receive Arnold Mathers, principal of the Huron Centennial Public School at Brucefield said the new adventure playground at the school has received "excellent reception" from the children and community. Mr. Mathers presented a slide show to the Huron County Board of Education on. the playground at their regular meeting in Clinton Monday night. • He said prior to his presentation in an in- terview the playground's "use is just phenomenal" since it opened in Sep- tember. Covering about two acres of the school yard, the adventure playground consists of old tires, hydro poles, nuts and bolts, cedar posts and chains to form a conglomeration of swings, slides and bars. It is designed in such a way that,the school's 400 children can progress from easy to more dif- ficult areas, depending on physital abilities. Mr. Mathers told the board that the committee in charge of the playground has received "oral indication" of a $1,500 Wintario grant which is expected to arrive in three months. The playground's total cost is $11,576. A $5,200 provincial grant covers the labor costs to build the playground during the summer. The remainder in costs is being raised with other provincial grants and private donations. Board chairman JohnE lliott commended the parties involved in the playground for a "worth- while effort." We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to our customers during the time of our moving to our new location. We are pleased to announce that we are now open' for custom slaughtering and processing as well as our wholesale trade, which includes: -SIDES OF BEEF -FRONTS OF BEEF -HINDS OF BEEF Wo will' lie openron a roi4rIcted basis *ober lith. Waite& fcsr our official opening cid. -SIDES OF PORK -ALL FREEZER ORDERS -ETC. , for all business, 16ta141'tndudecl on Nlandliy,'Clt- ' Thnnks for your patience. We hope to see you at our no • GODERICH E SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOB R 19,1.978--,P QE; This youngster had a great time crawling around this fire truck at Saturday's open house at the Goderich Fire Department but the fps quickly disappeared when it came time to climkff the pumper. The truck was just a little high for'fhe legs and with nothing to climb on there was little left to do except call for help. The volunteers on the Goderich department put the town's equipment on display Saturday afternoon as part of Fire Prevention Week.(Photo by Jeff Seddon) t• More citizens taking pensions The number of Ontarians belonging to private pension plans increased by only 2.4 percent between January 1, 1976 and January 1, 1977, according to the ministerof consumer and commercial relations. Larry. Grossman said recently that 1,608,000 people in Ontario were private pension plans members as of January 1, 1977 compared to 1,571,000 a year earlier. "Between 1970 and 1974 the annual growth rate of plan membership was almost three percent. This decrease in growth rate is distressing," he said. The number of pension plans decreased from 8,702 to 8,590 during the same 12 -month period, according to statistics compiled by the Pension Commission of Ontario, part of the ministry of consumer and com- mercial relations, in its fourteenth annual report. "This is the result of company plans being wound up because the company is ceasing operations or merging with another, combined with the fact that current economic conditions hamper the development of new plans to some• extent," said Wells Bentley, superintendent of pensions. Mr. Grossman noted that more employees are aware of the need to supplement their Canada pension and other public plans. • The statistics indicate few changes in pension plans, said Mr. Bentley. �M1 Friday Special EVERY FRIDAY AT DIRK'S ...... .... EAT IN OR TAKE OUT II Li���oHUn RON PERCHle jtj and CHIPS 4. DIRK'S LUNCH BAR Formerly The Lula 76 SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH wiND UP .SALE OCT. 23rd to OCT, 28th 5% 0 DISCOUNT on all yarns, supplies & patterns J. ECKMIER YARDS O' YARN 128 Newgate St., Goderich 524-6982 OPEN: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appoin- tment. easy as pie' is true at Iasi with the CUISINtin PROCEV( That phrase, "easy as pie", 'always puzzled .us. Those of us whose pie crusts are best cut with steak knives, that is. Now comes along the Cuisinart food processor that can make pastry for a 9" pie in less than 60 seconds. Or chop a pound of beef, or slice a p9und of carrots, each in less than a minute. It'll also puree, shred, make spreads; coleslaw, hash, potato pancakes, sausage meat, frozen shakes and more. With stainless steel chopping blade, slicing disc, plastic mixing blade. Reg.1189.00 INTRODUCTORY $ 1 SPECIAL t4 North It., (Nattt door to the clothes Closet) Shoppers Square, Goderich 524.6912 (11M“..1 • PLAN TO ATTEND THE PREVIEW OF A TOUCH OF CLASS • THIS WEEKEND AT THE RIVER MILL, BENMILLER In the tradition of Anstett Jewellers Limited, you are cordially ,.. invited to a preview of this seasons newest • additions to a fine jewellery wardrobe entitled "A Touch of Class". Classic diamonds for daytime, nightime, or anytime. Karat gold, by the yard as chains, fine timepieces, earrings and bracelets to adorn and accent falls newest fashions. Engagement and wedding rings adhering to traditionvi and breaking it, and custom designs b.3 'Anstetts c creative craftsmen, when nothing less will do. Remember, Anstett is your American Gem Society Jeweller. Fine quality jewellery, advanced equipment and extensive gemology examinations make Anstett professionals, people you can trust when 1 investing in fine jewellery. The Anstett family looks forward to this informal and informative occasion to introduce "A Touch of Class" jewellery fashions on Saturday October 21 from 12 to 9 p.m. and Sunday October 22 from 1 to 6 p.m., at the River Mill of Benmiller Inn. • P.S. Royal Doulton of England will exhibit a selection of their 6( most prestigious figurines for your aesthetic appreciation. -., • Y � .t e ' The statistics indicate few changes in pension plans, said Mr. Bentley. �M1 Friday Special EVERY FRIDAY AT DIRK'S ...... .... EAT IN OR TAKE OUT II Li���oHUn RON PERCHle jtj and CHIPS 4. DIRK'S LUNCH BAR Formerly The Lula 76 SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH wiND UP .SALE OCT. 23rd to OCT, 28th 5% 0 DISCOUNT on all yarns, supplies & patterns J. ECKMIER YARDS O' YARN 128 Newgate St., Goderich 524-6982 OPEN: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appoin- tment. easy as pie' is true at Iasi with the CUISINtin PROCEV( That phrase, "easy as pie", 'always puzzled .us. Those of us whose pie crusts are best cut with steak knives, that is. Now comes along the Cuisinart food processor that can make pastry for a 9" pie in less than 60 seconds. Or chop a pound of beef, or slice a p9und of carrots, each in less than a minute. It'll also puree, shred, make spreads; coleslaw, hash, potato pancakes, sausage meat, frozen shakes and more. With stainless steel chopping blade, slicing disc, plastic mixing blade. Reg.1189.00 INTRODUCTORY $ 1 SPECIAL t4 North It., (Nattt door to the clothes Closet) Shoppers Square, Goderich 524.6912 (11M“..1