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Agreement
rejected
by federation
At the Ontario Federation of Agriculture
convention this week in Toronto, delegates
passed a resolution rejecting the bilateral
trade deal recently negotiated with the U.S.
While turning down this particular deal,
delegates want the OFA to continue to work
for trade liberalization at both the bilateral
and multi -lateral level. Delegates also con-
demned the federal government for its
failure to provide the legal text of the agree-
ment in time to be openly discussed and
analyzed by the agricultural sector.
Delegates were disappointed in the failure
of the Honourable John Wise to provide any
concrete information on benefits of the free
trade deal in his keynote address on Tues-
day, November 24. They were also displeas-
ed that Mr. Wise offered no new solutions for
the problems being experienced by the
Farm Credit Corporation.
New Executive Elected
Also during the convention, delegates
returned Brigid Pyke, OFA President, to of-
fice by acclamation. They elected Roger
George, of Powassan Ontario as First Vice -
President of OFA, and Bill Benson of Well-
ington County to the position of Second Vice -
President.
At the Board of Directors' annual meeting
immediately following the convention, the
other members . of the executive were
elected. They are Doug Garniss of Huron
County, Ken Kelly of Bruce County, Earl
Saar of Renfrew County, and Ed Segsworth
of Halton County.
Policy Resolution
Delegates re -affirmed their desire to work
with the pork and cattle commodity groups
to hold a referendum concerning marketing
practices. They also voted to pressure the
Ministry of the Environment to make it
mandatory that municipalities dispose of
their garbage through a combination of
recycling, incineration and disposal of ash
in properly designed landfill sites.
Considerable discussion took place con-
cerning the problems with farm financing.
Policies that were discussed included pro-
viding debt , review boards with a
mechanism for imposing binding set-
tlements and maintaining pressure on the
federal government to resolve the Farm
Credit Corporation's problems. A resolution
was carried to pressure the provincial
government to take immediate steps to pro-
vide a level of support to Ontario producers,
equal to that provided by other provinces.
Another resolution that was passed asked
that pressure be put on the federal govern-
ment to provide long-term credit at interest
rates comparable to farmers' return on
investment.
Skateboard
pecialists!
GODERICH WINDSURFING
47 Church St., Goderich
524-9603
Capt. Walter Clarke, of the local Salvation Army chapter receives a cheque for $25 from
Susan Scrimgeoun, of the Bluewater Centre for Young Offenders. The cheque represents
a donation from centre residents for the Salvation Army City Mission, which aids under-
priviliged youth in Canadian cities. Residents earned the money serving cider and
donunts, donated by mall merchants, at the Suncoast Mall Christmas Tree lighting
festivities on Nov. 26. The Goderich Pathfinders also donated $30, proceeds from their
bake sale held at the mall the same evening, to the cause. (photo by Patrick Raft's)
Needle club holds meeting
Charlie Farquason (alias Linda Postill of
Clinton) paid a surprise visit to the
Bluewater Creative Needle Christmas
meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the
Holmesville Public School. He sent a
telegram stating he'd be late on account of
"them thar chores."
Meanwhile, some short yet spirited
Christmas carols were sung be everyone
with Wonetta Holland accompanying on
piano.
Then "Charlie" arrived, a bit breathless,
and gave a hilarious account of the
horoscopes of several members of the club.
As sleighbells sounded the arrival of Mr.
and Mrs. Santa Claus (Dorothy Williams
and Wonetta Holland}, they emptied Santa's
bag of exchange gifts to the members and
guests and when opened, it was show and
tell time. A wide selection of homemade ar-
ticles from a sliced apple wreath to cutwork
coaster, pillow tops, scarves to homemade
jams were received indicating talent galore.
With a flurry of bells and excitement the
Santa couple made for their departure.
Plans for several last minute gift ideas
were demonstrated for the group by Ina
Fisher. These included fancy ribbon bows,
ultrasuede belts, large and medium peace
collars, tree ornaments and hair ribbons on
harretts.
Irene Cantelon of Fabrics of Clinton
presented some of their latest gift ideas.
In the business part of the meeting, a
telephone committee was established. The
committee will make contacts to- the
members when necessary. The volunteers
are Maxine Pollock of Goderich, Dorothy
Williams of Clinton and Emma Cox of
Bayfield. Marie Brand volunteered to be
the club treasurer.
President Audrey Middleton outlined
brief plans for the future meetings until
year end in April. In January, the club will
have as guest Marion Doucette of Clinton
who will be speaking on puppetry plus
Pamela Stone of Monkton with Undercover
Lingerie. February's meeting will study
pintucking and wing needle demonstrations
with additions still to be announced. March
will feature Burda Pattern seminar and
April the beginning of the second year will
start with a super Fashion Show for spring
1988 by Stretch 'N Sew.
Ina Fisher, who is the notion secretary,
spoke of the Stretch and Sew patterns
available through the club. Small
catalogues are available at meetings and
the large one will be ready for the January
meeting.
A specail Christmas lunch was served by
Bev VanNenhuys and Margaret Brand and
enjoyed by all.
The next meeting will be held at the school
Tuesday Jan 26. - Until then, have a joyous
holiday season.
tkrguFrae
Go`cleric '
SIGNAL -STAR
524-2614
Booked Up ...
DECEMBER
5 - Goderich Ringette Association Tourna-
ment at the Goderich Arena.
6 - "Good Cheer Skate" at the Goderich
Arena from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. Admission: 1
can of food (or regular admission). To be .
donated to the Huron County Christmas
Bureau. Everyone Welcome!
17 • Winter Concert Series for 1987 . 88
Goderich Rotary Club & the Sully Founda-
tion presents Orchestra London at'GDCI
Auditorium at 7:45 p.m. Howard Gable,
Songs of the Season, Special Guest, GDCI
Jazz Choir. Tickets available at King's.
Campbell's and any Rotarian.
JANUAR Y
15. 16, 17 - Goderich Recreation Hockey
League Tournament at the Ggderich Arena.
:30 - Goderich Figure Skating Club Competi-
tion at the Goderich Arena.
FEBRUARY
13 - Snow Blitz Winter Weekend! This year
we'll be celebrating the Winter '88 Olym-
pics by having lots of special events. For
more information please call the Goderich
Recreation Dept., 524-2125.
19, 20. 21 - Goderich Oldtimers Hockey
Tournament at the Goderich Arena.
MARCH
11 - 19 - Young Canada Week Hockey Tour-
nament at the Goderich Arena. Sponsored
by the Goderich Lions Club.
14 - 18 • Holiday Happenings program for
children held during the March Break. For
more information contact the Goderich
Recreation Dept., 524-2125.
APRIL
22, 23, 24 - Goderich Home & Garden Show
sponsored by the Goderich Figure Skating
(tib at the Goderich Arena.
JUNE & JULY
30. July 1, 2 • Optimist Music Festival at
the Optimist Riverside Park.
SANTA SEZ ...
Think Bikes For Christmas
Our 1988 Bikes have arrived and we have a great selection of
Speed, Mountain and Junior Bikes from Norco, B.R.C. and Peugeot
Looking For Something Unique?
Come and have a look at our scooters
We offer a complete line of cross country
skis for sale or rent and we custom fit to
suit your needs.
ROLLIES PRE -CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL
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Men's Jackets
in Tacktel and
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ROLLIES
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