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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-11-10, Page 35To, ID LI HAIR IIsA IIn $4, ITION IEN oderich Home and School Association held its first meeting of th ''Season last aafternoon in Robertson School. The topic for the meeting was the Block Parent m Left to right, are Richard Hooper of Goderich who is trying to organize a Block program for Goderich, Mary Dzus, vice-chairman of the Goderich Home and Association and David Hynes of Wingham, guest speaker at the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Dzus hold the Block Parent symbol. (staff photo) U proposes its own n board in Ontario ational Farmers s presented to the nt of Ontario a n the principles of a keting Commission, ans of improving procedures for province. ation of ' the was made to re Minister W. Wednesday, by the NFU corn laps \tube Minister 'helan announced that the federal nt is establishing a for agricultural ent in order to tap otential of the food Itural development stone of the overall egy,' Mr. Whelan e will follow the perative process in the agricultural nt Strategy as we to create the total tegv. The federal nt is counting on on and input from ganizations. con• ups, food retailers, occssing and g industry and all volved in the food 'tion, the Provinces a large role in ng the shape of ral development for the future." helan made the anent about al development in of Com mons during 1' on the Speech committee, who were named last summer to bring forth a - proposal. Chairman of , the 5 plan committee, Joe Casey of Wallacetown said that the principles or objectives in the proposal are to provide corn producers with a marketing mechanism that means something - that will negotiate the price, terms and conditions by which his crop will be sold. "As it is now, a corn producer is a taker - he takes what he is offered because he has no alternative other than holding his corn on the farm," he said. The National Farmers Union believes that marketing problems faced by all Canadian grain growers could he greatly improved by expanding the jurisdiction of the Canadian Wheat Board, thereby providing a real national grains policy. However, it realizes such a move is not likely in the near future. In the meantime, Mr. Casey said, we are very concerned there may be mass bankruptcies if action is not taken immediately, because corn producers are being offered prices below the cost of production. In relation to costs of production farmers are facing a situation com- parable to the depression years.,, The brief presented asked for proclamation of a special act of the legislature to provide for appointment of a Commission to administer a marketing plan, that would have sufficient powers to effectively regulate the assembly, buying, selling, transportation, storing and 'processing. The NFU strongly believes the Commission must have the authority to determine prices at which corn may be bought, and determine dif- ferent grades for different zones in the province. Included in the proposal are provisions to operate a pool or pools - for returns to producers; enter into agreements with persons or agencies to act as agents of the Commission; negotiations with general farm organizations re the terms and conditions under which corn would be marketed. The NFU seeks the support of the Ontario government in urging the Federal Gover- nment to vest the power to control corn imports in the Canadian Wheat Board, which now controls imports of wheat, oats and barley, rather than the Department of Trade and Commerce under the Export -Import Permits Act. Mr. Casey said that Mr. Newman promised to put his views on the proposal in a letter in the near future. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDN►Y, NOVEMBER 1 11.0 me and School hears of BlockParent progr David Hynes of Wingham was the guest speaker at the first Goderich Home and School Association meeting of the season held,on November 3 at Robertson Public School. His topic was the .Block Parent Program. The Lions Club of Goderich has already offered $100 to the program and Richard Hooper of Goderich was present- at the Home and School meeting to say that he would endeavour to get a citizen's organization together to set up the Block Parent program in Goderich. Hooper's own parents were Block Parents in London, Ontario where the program originated in1968. The Block Parent program, is an organized method of protecting children ..in the community. Any responsible adult over the age of 16 who cares about the well-being of children and has been screened by police can qualify as a Block Parent. An easy -to -identify, red and white graphic symbol of the Block Parent program is placed inside the Block Parent's window where it is clearly visible from the street. This sign is an in- dication to children who pass by that they will receive immediate help at this home for any emergency. It is also an indication to criminals or trouble makers that children in the community have been taught how to deal with strangers and that the citizens are alert. In emergencies involving child molesters, the Block Parent will call police and parents while . offering protection to the child. In emergencies involving physical injury or illness, the Block Parent will be advised to contact the child's parents. If the parent is unavailable, the Block Parent will then contact the police department if warranted. All new Block Parents receive in- struction' on proper procedures. NO CHANGE IN LIFESTYLE Hynes emphasized to those parents present at the Home and School meeting that there is no change in the lifestyle of a Block Parent. If the Block Parent is unavailable for any reason, he, or she simply removes the sign from the window. The Block Parent has no legal status except his natural status as a private citizen. He is simply a volunteer. Children should use the Block Parent home when alarmed by strangers Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-3901 OPEN WEDNESDAYS For Your Convenience HOURS: Monday throught Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday nights'til 9 p.m. 1' r:W New repair number. 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Those present ,at the Horne and School meeting were informed by Sergeant Mery Witter that the Goderich police "are very much in favor" of the Block Parent program. He said the program would help the Chanel No. 5 attracts "wolves It may seem that scientisiks of the Canadian Wildlife Service have discovered the obvious. In this' case, however, the wolf attracted by this internationally famous perfume is not the woman -chasing human variety, but "Canis lupus", a fur -hearing carnivore abundant in most parts of Canada. As part of the Canadian government's contribution toward making the trapping industry more humane, biologists have studied ways of making, traps more selective. If some specific scent or other lure could be developed to attract only one type of animal, the killing of non-commercial species might he reduced, thereby adding to the humaneness of trapping. Through the testing of various scents it was discovered that Chanel No. 5 had a specific attraction for wolves. The next problem is how to get the trapper's wife or girlfriend to let him use the expensive perfume on his trapline. police considerably in their work. Drawing on his own ex- perience, Hynes told those present at the Horne and School meeting that the program should only take about two months to set up. Once established, he said, the program docs not require a lot of money or staff. He told those present not to be discouraged if the program gets off to a slow start. In Wingham, he said, the first meeting brought out only five interested people but the program did advance from there. He emphasized that the program has been adopted by the Canada Safety Council. Those interested in setting up a Block Parent program in Goderich or who want to volunteer their services as Block Parents . can contact Richard Hooper at 5''4-9041). He will 'be announcing a meeting soon to elect officers for th-e program's organization. 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