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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-21, Page 73PAGE 2A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987 DO YOU KNOW THIS N DAN EV ANS helps his clients with sound financial planning while they are building their careers, raising their families, clnd right through retirement. He offers a wide range of investment pro- ducts to assist them achieving their financial goals. Call. 482-5096 ATTENTION EX -SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND DEPENDENTS The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Mr. Harvey S. Percy will be visiting Branch No. 109 in Goderich on October 27, 1987 at 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Benevolent Funds; (d) War Veterans Allowances, including Widows, or appeals against adverse W.V.A. decisions, is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name appears below, to arrange an interview. Mrs. Frances Profit, Secretary 56 Kingston Street Goderich, Ontario.N7A 3K4 524-9282 C�mmunit News Martha enjoys visits by all birds A few days ago, I saw a large bird — as big as a common hen or roaster chicken. I presumed it was a hen as it was beautifully, quietly, colored in a light, warm brown. I don't know it it was an escapee or a visitor on its way south — or do they go south? Anyway, I enjoyed the short visit. I think it was a hen pheasant. Also, a couple of love- ly, small birds, a little bigger than a spar- row but darker in color with a white streak either on or under the wing, stopped by. They made me think of tiny white snowbirds who would also be going south. They would rise in dozens along the highway and sit down again in front of another patch of snowbirds and keep changing as they, I've heard, pick up tuny specks of gravel for their gizzards. Years ago, I had a story of the tiny snowbird that comes down from the Arctic and Greenland late in October or November and drops into the farms in Quebec City 'area on their way south and returning north later. A few farm families trap these songbirds for the restaurants in the nearby cities. I still have the story with pictures of "The Slaughter of Singing Songbirds." Despite violent opposition of bird lovers, Quebec may still tolerate the killing of snowbirds for food. This was -back quite a long time ago but it was explained that only a few families were trapping and they let them do it. Nonetheless, the taking of small birds for eating is a bad precedent. The assistant curator said it was high time Quebec understood that Canadians feel such pot hunting should not be tolerated. ROU D 'N ABOUT �i9t�fpr Maim4ha R®thburrn These white black and brown snowbirds, the size of sparrows are erratic wanderers. On their return from the Appalachian Highlands, eastern beaches of midcontinent meadows and pastures, the gay flocks reach Canada in Manch or earlier. Their cheery call note, a tinkling "teer-teer" always sounds lively and cheerful even in a gale or blizzard. They stop in great numbers along the south shore f the St. Lawrence Valley at Isle d'Orleans. ight across from them will be the Greater now Goose on its way from Greenland to Chesapeake Bay. It is believ- ed these northern species are obeying a tradition established when the glaciers of the Ice Age set this pattern of migration. In March of each year with this big supply of tiny morsels of food the Island people trap the birds. The snowbird capture means the busiest family —neighbour bees of the year — every year. Their circular traps look like oversized tennis rackets without handles. The net is made of loosely knitted slipknots that entrap the birds' feet and necks. •They throw grain around and in the nets set out in the snow, and they also use decoys. A good catch of them is 300 dozen a day and an average of 2,400 dozen in a month during migration. Back in the sixties,, they were getting around $1.50 a dozen early in the season in markets at Montreal, Quebec and Three Rivers; 35 cents per dozen if the market was flooded. When prices fell below 50 cents a dozen, they can them for home use. The meat, just two morsels of breast, is served in white or brown sauce, fricassee kyle of other dressing. With just two morsels of breast to each bird, often veal or pork bits are added to the stew. These are served at great banquets for visiting royalty and other dignitaries. Some honored guests protested this practice but I wonder if it is still carried on? Almost every productive spot on the "fly ways" had its quota of hunters who lived by taking game at all seasons of the year. Hun- ting "for the pot" has a long and active tradition behind it, dating back to Old World times. The Toronto marsh supported at least three full market hunters and when the ice stopped water fowl., they would trap snow buntings, red -winged blackbirds and passenger pigeons. The small birds were sold for target practice and the other for food. Many, many years ago they probably • needed the bird hunting money. I wonder if it is just for sport, now? Even beaver tails were once on the gourment list in restaurants. I can only hope this slaughter of tiny birds is finished. I hope you feel that. way too. ' 'Love you all, Martha IODE chapter supports number of activities The October meeting of the Maple Leaf Chapter IODE was held at the home of Mrs. Johnine Strickland, with Mrs. Strickland, Vice -Regent presiding. The monthly newsletter from Provincial IODE highlighted the following areas in which the Maple Leaf Chapter We'll giw you up to 10 oz. of silver wheiiyoupuichase one ofNatioriais superb investmentsbyNovember30. Since the dawn of civiliza- tion, silver has been one of the most precious metals known to man. Even today, investors around the world choose silver for its beauty and perman*nce. Now, for a limited time only, we will .give you a Gift of Silver when you choose from National's excellent range of investments: GICs, Total Money Market Account and Deben- tures. The more you invest, the more silver you'll get. AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT $1,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $249,000 $250,000 and more AMOUNT OF SILVER YOU RECEIVE 1 ounce of silver 2 ounces of silver 5 ounces of silver 10 ounces of silver This dazzling offer is good only until November 30, 1987, so act now. Make an invest- ment at your nearest National branch and you'll get our Gift of Silver to have, hold and admire for years to come. NATIONAL TRUST A National V,ctona and Carey Trustco Company GODERICH ® 100 Kingston St. 'GICs, Debentures, and Total Money Market Account qualify A $10,000 minimum in the Total Money Market Account is required to receive interest Canada Savings Bonds do not qualify for the Gift of Silver Total Money Markel Account must remain open 90 consecutive days to qualify Limit of 1 gift per person Some Rules and Regulations apply participates: - Christmas toys will be provided for needy children at Nursing Stations in the far north. - Sturdy snowboots are being supplied to needy school children in Labrador under project "Boots for Labrador". Nine IODE War Memorial Scholarships were awarded for 1987-88, four of which went to Ontario students. ' - IODE supports the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless - IYSH - by pro- viding blankets and bedding where needed. - The Mailbox Canada Program enables elementary school boys and girls to know and understand fellow Canadians through correspondence exchange. Mrs. Lee McCallum, secretary of Ser- vices displayed all articles for the bale and thanked all knitters and sewers. Eight complete layettes and fourteen good - grooming kits will be sent to Headquarters. Details -Were finalized for the upcoming Dessert Coffee Party on October 21 ' at the Legion Hall. Sergeant Robin Shrive of the Kitchener -Waterloo Police Forcee is scheduled to speak about her work with Crime Stoppers and practical Self Defense for Women. The next meeting of the Maple Leaf Chapter will be held at the home of Mrs, Linda Murphy on November 3. Christmas dinner set for Dec. 7 Intended for October 14 The regular monthly meeting of St. Joseph's C.W.L. was ,held in the Parish Hall Monday evening, October 5. Highlights of the meeting included a report given by President Denise Dalton on the President's Meeting held in Seaforth on September 19. Denise also gave highlights from the Diocesan Council Convenorships outlining what has been done and what is planned within each of the convenorships. Kathy Olson gave an interesting report on resolutions and by-laws while Clarice Dalton in her Pro Life report mentioned. the excellent showing put forth in the re- cent eleation.by the newly formed Family . Coalition Party and the upcoming Annual Potluck Pro Life dinner to be held in Holmesville on October 20. She also reported that four C.W.L. members had visited at Maitland Manor on Wednesday, KINGSBRIDGE PARISH/SCHOOL 'Louise Martin° October 7. Also list.u.:; t( and planned were preparations for Christmas gift giving and Christmas dinner: The Christmas Dinner Meeting was, set for December 7. The school children were busy this week with Thanksgiving related activities with Mrs. Ee.dy's Grade 1/2 class making and enjoying pumpkin muffins and jello. Students are busy practicing for the Zone Soccer Tournament in Goderich Oc- tober 20. FALL CLEARANCE OPEN: Mon. - Sat 10 - 5:30 plus many more instore specials! E4Ili4IEBUEHI 73 Hamilton St., Goderich 524-4234