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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-04-27, Page 37Government sets up ongoing controls Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan and Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce Jack Horner announced last week that the federal government has set up an ongoing procedure to control imports of beef and veal. "There has been a surplus of beef and veal on the world market since 1974. In the fall of 1976, the United States invoked quotas under its Meat Import Law and the Canadian government set quotas on beef and veal imports. Now we are for- mally setting out the procedure we will use in future to prevent disruptions in our domestic market," Mr. Horner said. The quotas will be set under the Export Permits Act in relation to the average level of beef and veal imports between 1971 and 1975, ad- justed for changes in domestic beef consumption since this base period. "The trade in live cattle will not be affected by these import controls. Fur- thermore, the Canadian IODE in Goderich....: 0 from page lA with local doctors, town fathers, county council, Provincial and Dominion governments. A board of trustees was formed and the canvass for a hospital began over town and through the country by horse and buggy. Many euchre parties, garden parties, sales and plays were held to swell the hospital fund. A giant car- nival held on West Street netted $750 for the fund through admissions of five cents for children and 10 cents for adults. And by the end of 1905 the chapter was able to purchase the Shepherd property at the corner of South and Britannia Road where the Legion Homes now stand. The large frame dwelling was fully furnished ad equipped, ready to accommodate 14 patients and two nurses. Grand Opening Day was December 1, 1905, Queen Alexandra's birthday. Mrs. MacDonald, Regent, handed ,over the keys to Judge J.J. Doyle, Board Chairman of Alexandra Marine and General'hospital. For the first month the Chapter paid all expenses and salaries, hired a housekeeper at $3 a week-; a handyman at $1 a week and later a cook at $16 per month. She carried home -cooked meals to staff and patients and set up a fuel fund. This was carried on for 14 years with the fuel bill for 1908 being $244.83 for coal. Interest was keener once the hospital had become a reality. Gifts from stores and furnishings for the building came in and other organizations helped out the chapter with money raising entertainments. By 1909, the hospital had become crowded so $1,500 was raised for a West Wing and a nurses' lounge was furnished. The first two girls graduated as nurses in 1910 and were given a party and surgical cases. The , custom continued as long as there were trainees. In'1912 a new site had been procured and the chapter paid $500 for the purchase of GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES TO 91/4% Bruce Erskine 86 North St. 524-9555 "The Maples". War was declared and delayed con- struction until 1924. Mean- while supplies of every kind were purchased. Money was scarcer in the depression years but the hospital was fairly well equipped and the town took over an $8,000 mortgage. Pressing claims on the chapter were thus eased and members could decide what portion of funds to spend on the hospital hereafter. For a' consideration of $500 the hospital took over permanent upkeep of fhe chapter ward. Over the years furnishings were donated from time to time and worn out articles replaced. Today there stands a fine hospital in Goderich. A brass plaque placed in the entrance hall at a cost of $200 in 1948 pays tribute to the brave pioneer members of the Ahmeek Chapter who instituted and organized the first Alexandra Marine and" General Hospital SPONSOR MAPLE LEAF CHAPTER - Imperial duties had been carried out all the time as well as the hospital project. Prizes were given out for best essays on Empire Study with winning ones„being published in Echoes, the official I.O.D.E. journal; compasses and ,flags were given to Boy Scouts; a cup for best mark- manship was given to the 33rd Regiment; and money was given to the Pauline Johnston and Titanic Funds to name a few. Mrs. MacDonald, Regent of the Ahmeek Chapter spon- sored several younger chapters in Goderich. At one time there were six of these chapters including one for- med. of boys and girls from the public school. These chapters have long since disbanded with the exception of the Maple Leaf Chapter which has thrived and grown stronger with years. The Maple Leaf Chapter started as a junior chapter in those early days with a mem- bership of 12 girls ranging in age from 10 to 12. Today there are 79 .women in the Goderich's Maple Leaf Chapter ran`ging in age from 20 to 70 years old. The Maple Leaf Chapter became a senior chanter shortly before World War I. World War II saw the Maple Leaf Chapter combine with its sister chapter, the Ahmeek in maintaining the Empire Service Club, a rest and recreation facility in MacKay Hall for servicemen. The presence of R.C.A.F. and R.A.F. camps in this area prompted this effort. Many hours of service were devoted to this club. The airmen's wives, when they carne, were Established 1876 McKLLLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, ONT Nlrs. Margaret Sharp, Scc. Treas., Ph, 527-0400. FULL COVERAGE Farm and Urban Properties Fire, Windstorm, Liability, Theft Various Floater Coverages Homeowner's ,Tenant's Package, Composite Dwelling Directors and Adjusters Ken Carnochan, R.R.N4, Seaforth Lavern Bodkin, R,R.N1, Walton Ross Leonhardt, R.R.N1, Bornholm John McEwing, R.R.#1, Blyth Stanley Mcllwain, R.R.N2, Goderich Donald McKercher, R.R.N1,Dublin J.N. Trewartha, Box661, Clinton Stuart Wilson, R.11 .N1, Brucefietd AGENTS James Keys, R.R.#1, Seaforth Wm. Leiper, R.R.#1, Londesboro Steve J. Murray, R.R.fS, Seaforth 527-1545 527-1877 345-2234 523-9390 624-7051 527-1837 482-7593 0527-0687 527-0467 523-4257 345-2172 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE welcomed to town and helped to get settled by I.O.D.E. members from the two chapters. And members assisted the Legion at Saturday night bingo. Ahmeek and Maple Leaf Chapters were also assigned the minesweeper Alachasse during this war. Comforts, electrical appliances, etc. were supplied until the boat was decommissioned in 1944. The list of help given both at home in Goderich and abroad in past years by both chapters of the I.O.D.E. is much too lengthy for the short space afforded here. But what we can look at is the two chapters as they stand today. I.O.D.E. WORK TODAY In the communities across the country where I.O.D._E. is established today, the in- terest of the members primarily lies with those concerns which meet the area yet each may experience a sense of pride as a participant in a great Canadian, en- deavour. Thus the Ahmeek and Maple' Leaf Chapters contribute to both the Gbderich community, the whole of Canada and even the world. All manner of projects are taken on at the regional level, from the launching of a local library to the promoting of medical research. During recent months, in areas of every province, the forces of law and order have been recognized and honored with the National I.O.D.E. Police Community Relations Award. To assist in the progress of the arts is a stated objective of the I.O.D.E. • and as a national unified endeavour, the �ft of 38 watercolors by Winifred; Petchey Marsh to the Prince. of Wales Museum in Yellowknife was made. This Canadian artist has depicted the now - disappearing culture of a tribe of Eskimo. To promote education of all kinds is another stated ob- jective of the I.O.D.E. and each year scholarships and. bursaries to students at all levels exceed $250,000. During this year ten post -graduate students received War •Memorial Scholarships valued at $5,000 each. For 57 years these annual scholarships have been given. Newcomers to Canada are welcomed through the national citizenship program 25th Anniversary 1 O % OFF LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY WORK BOOTS —Industrial — Farm — Factory Plain or safety toe PUNCTURE PROOF SOLES FLASH which is beamed toward lonely immigrant mothers. It offers language, friendship and en- couragement to produce saleable handicrafts to present at I.O.D.E. events iri order to make the public more aware of the talents of these new Canadians. At the citizenship courts, wherever possible, I.O.D.E. members continue to welcome and offer assistance to Canada's newest citizens. Goderich's Maple Leaf Chapter has held receptions for new Canadians following citizenship courts in Goderich since 1945 with the latest one being March 22 of this year. The people of the Third World are another concern of the I.O.D.E. Tons of powdered milk and clothing have been sent to Lesotho and grateful thanks have been received for the assistance given to the people of Bangladesh. (More on the IODE in Goderich next week) , PIONEER SEED CORN VARIETIES AVAILABLE 3990 (3W) 2600 H.U. 80 DAYS 3977 (3W)' 2650 H.U. 82 DAYS 3965 (3W) 2750 H.U. 87 DAYS 3975A (SC) 2700 H.U. 82 DAYS Also other varieties available JACK MAYHEW RR 3 - CLINTON PHONE 482-3176 Your representative for Goderich Township and Clin- ton Area. *Any former customers of Mr. J. Fischer - please feel free to call me. import controls complement the U.S. Meat Import Law and should help to preserve the normal beef and cattle trade between Canada and the U.S.,” Mr. Whelan said. "We will use this procedure for the next three years and evaulate its effectiveness. If, GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1978—PAGE 19A at any time, it is not giving satisfactory protection to the Canadian beef industry, we will introduce legislation to control imports." SEED CORN M. W. DURST PHONE 482-7309 17-19 Now Available for spring Seed Oats Barley , Mixed Grain Also either certified or Canada no. 1 Flax contracts Grass Seed Full line of Farm Chemicals AN'DERSO'N FLAX PRODUCTS LTD. LUCKNOW PHONE 528-3203 For details on plans covering Corn, Spring Grain, Beans CALL GEORGE TURTON 319 HURON ROAD GODERICH, 524-7411 is the deadline for applications • • DAVE HALLOW ELECTRICAL Serving Industrial, Commercial, Residential Needs 524-6038 Better yields start and finish with Green Cross Patoran herbicide for white beans. Green Cross Patoran controls weeds from the start of the growing season. And it maintains that effective weed control right up to harvest. You get clean fields and better yields. When applied pre -emergently, as directed, Patoran is safe for beans -white, lima, snap, kidney.,and others. Green Cross Patoran. The quality herbicide more and more bean growers depend on. For more information, write to Green Cross GREEN Products, 1 Westside Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario. M9C 1B2. CROSS GREEN CROSS PRODUCTS 1, Westside Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario Division of CIBA-GEIGY CANADA LTD. MONCTON • MONTREAL • TORONTO • WINNIPEG • CALGARY • VANCOUVER "Registered trademark E1riM If you hire youngpeople for new summer jobs, Ontario will help you pay their salaries. Here's how the program works. If you operate a business or farm and create new jobs between May 1. and October 21, 1978, the Ontario Youth Employment Program will give you a grant of $1.25 per hour (up to a maximum of $50.00 a week) towards the wages of each eligible youth you hire for those jobs. Employers; Anyone who has carried on a business or operated i1 farm in Ontario for at least one ye;lr prior to May 1 may receive grants for up to h new positions per business location for eligible youth employees. Employees; Employees most he ;it (east 15 but not 25 years old on May 1, 1978. Employees cannot he directly related to the employer. Employees mftst reside <ind he eligible to work in Ontario. Duration; The program is in effect for 25 weeks from May 1 through October 21, 1978. An employer is nox'tequired to hire a yotith for the full 25 -week period. Terms of Employment; To he eligihle for funding, a position created must he in addition to regular and seasonal employment normally provided during the program period. It most provide a minimum of 25 hours of supervised work per week for at least six weeks. Grant; Approved employers will receive a grant of $1.25 pt r hour up to a maximum of$50.00 a week (40 hours employment) for each youth hired under the program. l NOTE; Grant funds are limited. If you wish to hire a youth any time during the program's duration, please submit your application as soon as ,possih1c. In order to hire under the program you mist first receive approval from the Ministry of Treasury. Applications for participation cannot he considered after September 4, 1978. For more information on the Ontario Youth Employment Program and application torms pl yse write,: Ministry of Treasury:\Suhsidies Branch, (. )uecn's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R8 or telephone 1-800-268-7192 (toll free). In Metro Toronto telephct ne 965-0570. Darcy McKeough, Treasurer Ministry of Treasury, Economics & Intergovernmental Affairs, Subsidies Branch. Margaret Birch, Provincial Secretary Ontario Youth Secretariat William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario