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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-29, Page 7J 1.5 LITRE Pr dict The Canadian economy is likely,to grow this year at abort the same rate as in 1978; but a slowdown could occur towards the end of the year, ac- cording to Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce. ro In their most recent short-term economic forecast, published March 22 in a Canadian Business Conditions Report, Commerce economists say the relative contribution to growth of Canada's th for the first half year domestic and external sectors will likely shift in 1979. "In 1978, growth in the constant -dollar volume of exports contributed substantially to the in- crease in GNP growth, with healthy increases in both the merchandise and non -merchandise sub- components. Through 1979, it is expected that business fixed in- vestment will make a greater contribution and that, on balance, relatively more of the growth impetus will come from domestic sources," the Commerce explains. Commerce economists foresee the following for 1979: real GNP growth of approximately 3.5 per cent; a decline in volume growth of exports; a tight ficrrl policy en- vironment; increased business non-residential fixed investment; slightly higher personal expenditures on goods and services; a less severe decline in the volume of residential construction; moderate increases in government Course will offer some new ideas The rural scene is altering rapidly. "The Church and Rural Change", a one-week course at the University of Guelph, will offer an objective assessment of those changes along with an opportunity•to analyse and discuss some of the moral and ethical aspects of resource use. Designed for lay leaders as well as clergy, the non-credit course focuses on new developments in land use planning and food production and examines many aspects of change Beef rose 9.8 percent in rural communities. "We hope not only to work with the clergy and lay leaders, but, through them, with the many people they daily come in contact with," says Professor N. R. Richards, Department of Land Resource Science, who is co-ordinating the course. "In this way leaders living in rural com- munities not only become better "informed them- selves, but are also a means of disseminating information on new agricultural develop- ments to people in far- ming. Since there is also a great need for the general consumer' to be better advised about what is involved in the food production system, Professor Richards hopes that leaders from urban Farm gate prices are u Farm -gate beef prices rose 9.8 percent from January to February this year. In contrast pork prices declined 6.8 per- cent.. As a result .the Farmer Price Index (FPR) Meat Index in- creased 3.6 percent in the month, 30 percent year to year. Almost the entire annual, meat price in-. crease was accounted for by beef. Prices paid to producers for Grade A large eggs increased by one cent a dozen from January to February. A 5.4 percent increase in ._the price of .cheese milk accounts for the change in the Dairy Products index. The FPI now stands at 216.9, a 2.1 percent in- creas•? from last month and 21.8 percent above a year ago. . Over the last five years Public .is invited the number of brand name canned tomatoes offered to consumers in Toronto has declined from 11 to six. Virtually all the tomato canners now pack for private labels (of the super- market chains). Many pack only for private labels. Private label packs are now thought to account for 60 to 70 percent of canned tomato sales. In fact only one brand name is currently carried by all five major chains in the province. Industry sources in- dicate that the wholesale price of private-label packs sold at a firm 50 cents a can in 1975, declined to around 45 cents a can in 1978 and has risen to 47 cents a can now. Two main reasons for the wholesale price increase are the in- stitution of anti-dumping Achievement days are se The 4-H Homemaking - Achievement Days for "Accessories - The Final Touch" represent the end of another homemaking unit in Huron County. -,Club members studied Hbw accessories can best accent their wardrobes. Members become more aware of jewellery, shoes, belts, scarves, hats and other ac- cessories and how to select and care for them. Members sewed a simple accessory to wear in the summer months. County home economists, Grace Bird and •Bea McClenaghan, will be conducting Achievement Days throughout the county as follows: Dungannon, Brookside Public School, Wednesddy, April 25 at 7ti:30 p..m.; Ethel, Grey Central Public School, Tuesday, May 1st, 7?30 Bicycle laws get attention In a study completed last year,- the Canada Safety Council found a veritable hodge-pod.ge of - provincial laws relating to bicycles and their operation, and recom- mended many changes to all provincial govern- ments. Parents 'should un- dertake responsibility for. ensuring that bicycles to be used by youngsters are checked..an&now, at the beginning of tfae bicycling season, is the time to do Take the bicycle out of storage, check the con- dition of the tires. Ensure the brakes work properly, front and back, and, that all nuts and bolts are tight. Oil where required. lithe bicycle has gears, it may be best to have a mechanic check the gears over once a year. The bicycle saddle may require an adjustment if the young rider has grown during the year - about hip height is best. • Check around the neighbourhood for bicycle safety courses' if the child has never been involved in one. It might even' be a good com- munity project to start one. Any provincial safety agency or the Canada Safety Council will help with ideas and materials. p.m.; Blyth, Huilett •Central Public School, Londesboro, Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.; Gorrie, Howick Central Public School, Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 a.m.; Seaforth, Seaforth .Public School, Tuesday, April 10th, 7:30 p.m.; Clinton, 'Central Huron Secondary School, Tuesday, April 17th, 7:30 p.m.; Crediton, Stephen Central Public School, Saturday, May 5th, 9:00 a.m.; Exeter, Exeter •Public School, Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the morning or •evening program. 'Members will have their project books on display. A series of skits and demonstrations will summarize-the-in— formation members learned about ac- cessories. These per- formances are an en- tertaining and educational part of the program. A fashion show of the accessories made by members will highlight the program. Special awards and certificates will. be presented to members who have satisfactorily Completed 6, 12 or 18, 4-1•1 homemaking units. "Everyone is invited. more volatile than that -Y-our- -presence in -thy --for- ea-nrred tom ato-e-s-. audience would be a most duties on some imports and the decline in the value of the Canadian dollar. These have ef- fectively shut out im- ports, particularly from the U.S.A. The price information suggests that retail mark-ups on private labels have in- creased from 13 cents a can (26 percent of wholesale) in 1975 to 18 cents a can (38 percent) •.in 1979. The recent price in- creases not -withstanding, canned tomatoes are• nevertheless a good buy in comparison with ftesh tomatoes. Particularly so during wintermonth's. As fresh tomatoes sell for about $1(?) per pound, the purchase of the canned product can result in considerable savings. Themarket for tomato juice appears to be much welcome sign • of the community's support of the 4-1-1 program in Huron County. Plan to attend an achievement day in your area," says Bea McClenag,ihan, • Home. Economist for Huron County. Juice prices are highly influenced by prices of fruit juices -- apple juice and orange juice in particular. In the last year juice prices have increased l8 percent for name brands and 20 percent for private labels.. ATTENTION TO ALL CITIZENS OF GODERICH OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE The Goderich Town Council in Co-operation with the department of Health and Welfare will assist in establishing a- New Horizons Program designed to improve the physical and social well being of our Senior Citizens. If you would be interested inparticipating please check which activities you would enjoy most. .SPORTS & RECREATION BOWLING CARD GAMES CURLING ....... m,m,,,00e0000 PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES .. , . SOCIAL SERVICE; HELPING DISABLED MEALS ON WHEELS e .... , o , , . HOME VISITING SERVICE ... e , HELPING CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS „e,,,a,,,,m,[ 00 CRAFTS'and HOBBIES BIRD WATCHING .................Li -CERAMICS , ... , ....... , .. • .• I DRESSMAKING . , WEAVING............ > .. . . HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITES ...... , �I PAINTING e ...... . .... . .. .I 9a CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL PRE -RETIREMENT PROGRAMS e o ... , I I LOCAL COMMUNITY HISTORIES . , ; I I MUSEUMS . . ........... e ... > ... I I LIBRARIES ..,,,,,,,,,,a,,,,,,,,OeI I or We having read this notice and checked the°activates in which Wd or I would be willing to participate. Have this DAY MONTH 1979 YEAR returned this notice by mail. C/O B®R• ROBINSON DRAWER 111 SIGNAL STAR P.O. BOX 220 GODERICH ONT. ti areas will also attend the course. Each morning session '.of the course, which runs from May 7 to 12, features specialists lecturing and leading discussion on subjects such as "Our International Concerns" and "Stewardship of Resources." Afternoon sessions include field trips to major land use planning projects in the Guelph area and the Niagara peninsula, and visits to several representative farm enterprises. University faculty from -the Department • of Horticultural Science, School of: Agricultural Economics and Exten- sion, The Department of Family Studies, and other departments will " participate. For further in- formation contact the -Office of . Continuing Education, •University of Guelph, 824-4120, Extension 3956. ' SAVE ENERGY and Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber. Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEW'ART'S ALUMINIUM & INSULATION 207 Huron Rd. Goderich 524-8821 spending; ployment continued ployment rates. "In summary, the economic outlook for the year as a whole appears rather mediocre. With inflation and unem- ployment expected to remain high throughout the period, 1979 will challenge the ingenuity of government policy makers operating an limited • budgets. And a slowing U.S. economy in late 1979 and early 1980 is expected to bring some further problems as a reduced rate of growth in our exports begins to constrain our own economic performance," says the Commerce. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1979., -PAGE 7 slower em - growth; and high unem- and inflation "HR Bkck charges a lot Iess than you might ex t:° Our price is based on the complexity of your return, not on your income or amount of refund. And last year, nearly three-quarters of a million Canadians were helped by our spe- cially trained tax experts at an average fee of $16.10. At H&R Block, we are income specialists. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 19 Victoria Street North Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weekdays, 9-4 Sat. Phone 524-8658 OPEN SATURDAYS - APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE r • • • when t# Io+ is Sensational, the so ee s alntree FURNITURE, LIGHTING, WALLCOVERING, ART & ACCENTS BELI�V -- 011111000 QUALITY STANDARDS ARE NIGH! OUR PRICES IOW! MEAT BLADE ROAST 1 59 s LB: CHOICE RIB STEAK DRESSED 2.9LB. PORK SHOULDER 1248. SCHNEIDER'S BOWL LB. HEAD CHEESE 119 to. CANADA PACKERS THRIFTY BACON 89. SWIFT'S LAZY MAPLE BACON _...---- _-1 39• LB. CANADA PACKER 5 SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLL 1!9LB. SCHNEIDER'S CRISPY FLAKE SHORTENING SCHNEIDER'S SOFT 1 LB. TUB MARGARINE IN STOCK 65c. 69` FRESH OYSTERS PRODUCE i GROCERIES VALLEY FARMS FRENCH FRIES C NKLE 4 Coo 2 LB. 0 - REG. 89' McCAIN 21 OZ. FIESTA CAKES 1 :9 CHOC. or HONEY VANILLA RICH'S 32 OZ. COFFEE RICH 69' HIGHLINER WHOLE COOKED 79 LOBSTERS 200 G.1 • SWANSON'S T.V. DINNERS 494 BEEF, CHICKEN OR TURKEY 12's WESTON'S WIENER or HAMBURG BUNS 2/99'save„ ` WESTON'S SANDWICH .,Z/ 894 BREAD U.S.A. NO. 1 ENGLISH CUKES 59C ONTARIO NO. 1 TURNIPS 3 / 100 McINTOSH, IDA RED or SPYS APPLES ONT. NO. 1893 B. BAG C'S BLUE'S SUPERMARKET WE RESVE THE RK. HT TO LIMN QUANTITIES SHOPPERS SQUARE GODERICH 524-9411 MAXWELL HOUSE INSTANT COFFEE 4 88 io OZ. . keg. 5.69 SUNLIGHT LIQUID DETERGENT E.D. SMITH GARDEN COCKTAIL FLEECY. FABRIC SOFTENER 1 69 • 28 OZ, 594 176 OZ. 199 CLOVER LEAF SOLID TUNA 7OZ. 11!9 POST 400's Reg. '1.29 SUGAR CRISP . •994 HUNT'S TOMATO 3/1?0 SAUCE CARNIVAL LIQUID BLEACH 69c DUNCAN HINES COUNTRY CAKE MIXES 1280Z. PALANDA PINEAPPLE CRUSHED, SLICED, TIDBIT Reg. 99' 85° 59` YORK VEGETABLES CREAMED CORN. PEAS. MIXED VEE. 3/1° 14 OZ. ® SAVE 59' Prices in effect March 28 -March 31