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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-08-24, Page 7As a public service, the Gbderich'Volunteer fire Department_ staged a demonstration Monday evening at the Victoria Public School grounds of their new ladder truck. The recently* purchased piece of: fire fighting apparatus was .put through its paces before a small gathering of local residents. '(staff photo) �r Help of Murray" Gaunt, kI.P.P. Huron -Bruce, the thberal Agriculture Critic, this week called for the Onirio' Government to designate,. Eastern Ontario farm lands a disaster area. u.. "The heavy rainfall in the past two months in South 'Carleton, Dundas, Prescott - Russell and Glengarry`.Counties .means that most of the crops in those areas are without harvest potential", he stated. He noted that many started tosell their cattle herds as they cannot afford to purchase feed. "I have been told that ,hay is selling at $1.50 per kale in some areas", Mr. Gaunt said, "which is beyond the reach of a11, farmers." Mr, W.A. Stewart, the Minister of Agriculture has toured the area and is aware of the problem, but Mr. Gaunt is critical „of the Ontario Government's offer- to match -any funds raised locally. "Any funds raised locally would just be peanuts," he said, "and the Federal. Government is hamstrung as they cannot inject funds into the area unless the Provincial Governrinent declares it a disaster area." In addition, he called on the Ontario Government to. subsidize transportation costs for hay shipped from Western Ontario to the East. "The hay is available in the West, but the Eastern Ontario farmer cannot be expected to bear the cost of transportation." Mr.. Gaunt, indicated..that an exchange program has. been discussed among the farmers St. Helens Mr. and Mrs; Sheldon Martin spent a few days holidaying in Northern Ontario. Mrs. Ward Shickluna of Toronto visited with her brother, Mr. Andrew Gaunt and Mrs. Gaunt. Terry Wilson, John Andrew and Douglas"M"ill'er°are, enjoying a weeks camping in Eastern. Ontario and United States. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mewhinney .and family visited on Sunday with Douglas Mewhinney at Milton. 13ecent visitors with Air. and • Mrs. Frank McQuillan and Mr. and Mrs. ° Fred McQuilfln were, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Mc,I ,A.f -viii s i. W Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Martin and family attended the' Dahmer Reunion at Tavistock on Sunday. Mr; .and Mrs,. Ken Grewar, Nancy, , and „ Bradley of Mississauga spent a few days at the Webb farm. On their return they were accc•npan'ied by Mrs. Harvey, Webb and Mrs. S.B. Strothers who left by plane Sunday evening for the ' British Isles. There they will meet Mr: and Mrs. Dan Rose .and family of Ghana, Africa. On the- weekend, wedding bells were ringing ' for three young people of St. Helens namely Vera MacDonald and Gordon Millar; Sandra Humphery and . Barry Haldenby, Sandy McQuillan and Lu Ann Smith. • Billets desperately needed for travelling .music troupe A travelling troupe of 33 youth musicians, entitled Summer Sounds of 72, will perform a free * concert the evening, of Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 7:3.0. p.m.; ,.m.. Harbour- Park. Bandshell. This concert is focused upon the entire community featuring' classical, popular; folk, rock, instrumental and lyrical works. Their performances are typified by lightand airy summer sounds ' riiunded'." by classical concertos and remembered for 'leasing youthful voices. Thus, a nixed bag of tricks. The troupe has been touring Ontario in, its entirety to such places as 'Port Arthur, Espanola, Waterloo' -and the National Arts Centre, Ottawa. Goderich is their last port of,call before their two-day. ,grand. finale at the C.N.E., Toronto. Goderich is quite fortunate 'to experience this unique enterange of musical ,sounds. The only obligation to the community of Goderich in return, is to supply 33 billets for Penny Carnival 1972 to have magic show This Friday (August 25th), the annual Penny Carnival ..is being held at Judith Gooderham playground. This year, • there willbe a number of different games for. the children., to play throughout the. afternoon._ and . evening. r, Penny tickets will be sold at the gate and these will enable children to play the games. "At the end of the day, each child will take his win tickets to the prize' booth and collect all his loot. There will also be boat rides and pony rides, and, of cip .5 FORD course; a horror house and fortune telling booth. This year, a magic show will be added which will be presented by a few of the kids from the park. In the evening, there will be an adult .bingo, so bring the whole family to the Penny Carnival and have an evening of fun. Farm labor in the United States' during June, 1.971, totaled 5,250,400 persons of whom 3,.602;800 were family memhers and the remainder hired workers. • GODERICH MOTORS Parade of 1 70 FORD COUNTRY SEDAN 4 -door; -6 ' passenger model, 8 automatic, power steering and brakes, radio, rear power radio.. Finished in beautiful jade green. If you drive it; you'll_ buy it. Lic. 53698. 70 PLYMOUTH FURY 11 4 -door sedan, V8 automatic, power -steering, power brakes, radio, factory air, luxurious Is_ trim! Hurry! There is just one • at Lic. 218040 (2595. 70's 70 .FORD, CUSTOM 4 -door sedan, V8 automatic, power steering, power brakes,. Finished in Midnight Blue with ) 2 blue interior. Late model 095 • economy at only Lic. 486797' Take Your Pick of These 3 at 232'5. 70 FORD GALAXIE 500 4 -door hardtop, V8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio. Lic. No.H86416. Finished in sporty candy apple red. A real sharp number. 70 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN- 2-door hardtop, V8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio. Lic. No. 169640. Finished in eye-catching medium green metallic. This one is a real winner, 70 DODGE POLARA CUSTOM Custom 4 -door sedan, V8 •automatic, Come in today and check this line-up. power steering, radio. Lic. No. 4525J. All of these cars are fully Finished in the popular medium blue reconditioned, certified and ready to metallic. Full size car comfort in this go. Low rate financing through beauty'. TRADERS GROUP. 15 SOUTH ST. DERICH MOTORS 1,3 GODERICH 524- 7308 ' Tuesday evening (including lunch and supper on Tuesday and breakfast on Wednesday.) Billets are desperately needed. Please contact John Park at ..the pool (524-7591) if you can help. • whereby dairy herdss_ in the East would be shipped to Western Ontario fariir ers who w,ulc feed them and dare for them until next springin return for the milk produced. "In this way The farmer wouldnot be faced with the enormous' cost of acquiring a new herd next year," 'he said. "I understand the Milk Board is sympathetic to. waiving the quotas • tQ acco umodate such a 'system, but .the" Government must be instrumental ' 'in establishing such a program, .Many rules" would- have to t?e estabbshed to Make it work, such as who would bear the cost if a calf or cow were lost over the winter." Mr. Gaunt also attacked the' Crop Insurance Program presently . administered by the Province. 4 "The' insurance doesn't cover existing crops which cannot be harvested due to conditions such as we've,had this year, ,and when a crop loss does qua=lify the payment is olnly sufficient to 'recover the -original NFU Quebec govt shos the wa —investment in seed and The 1st tnncome .by.the farmer.F The .s Insurance Pro s tp- reviewed and revised." "Many farmers will endure great financial hardship 'this year and theshortages will be retiected .m -consumer Prjees and still the Davis Government does • nothing, except continue to ,pour moneyinto things 'like Ontario Place which: lost' $2 :million last, year and, is now headed toward greater financial disaster," "If the Quebec Government ,can ear mark three million dollars for the farmers hit with crop losses, surely Ontario can, in addition, to a like amount from -the "Federal Government' °' These were the comments, referring to farmers in Eastern Ontario • who suffered severe crop and• hay losses due to weather Vond'it ions. mi.. Sanford said that without assi'stanc'e "many 'of' these farmers will fall by the wayside. Their talents and skills will be lost from the farming scene. The,. efforts of the Government so far, matching dollar for dollar for monies that the farmers can raise will not solve the problem. These farmers have been in financial difficulties for some time and have no money to start the ball rolling.' _ g. It has long been- the policy of Government to give grants to corporations to build new factories and supposedly create, jobs. A recent example is the announcement of a grant of $867,000• to Live Strausse of.. banana--i,rd'.; raubsidtaxref-the." U.S. Company to establish a plant in Cornwall, Farmers should expect the; same''treatment as corporations' so they can continue .farming,: and contribute to the general -economy- V-.of...F:anada—_.i -..� meaningful way, Mr. Sanford feels. Second man in Huron Industrial Development Bank continues to receive many requests for assistance frottn ° • businessmen and farmers 'in Huron County. To maintain prompt service, this government sponsored bank has assigned a second credit officer . to. adrr}inister accounts in this county. . Mr. N.G,.W. Peever, a long. . time - resident of.' mid- :western.. 'Ontario, will now join Mr. J.D. Brinklow in. 'malting frequent visits to Goderich, Clinton, Exeter, Seaforth, Wingliam and other communities to nieet with; residents' -interested in IDB financing. IDB makes term loans to every kind of business, including -farms, retail 'outlets, service industries and ..professional practices, for every worthwhile purpose, where reasonable financing is not elsewhere available. This is our warm-up to winter. Our annual August Coat Event. ° The prices are right, the styles and color are right here and everything is in tune to get you set for.. the warmest,'most stylish winter .ever. You really should buy now. t SHOPPE / z THE SQUARE