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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-11-13, Page 35,T4 ) ' GOD' RICH SIGNAL STAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBAR 1, J97 -PAGE Ministry of Revenue plans to get cheques to recipients Arthur Meen, Minister of -Revenue, has announced that t the Ministry has pet up procedures to minimize hardship the mail strike"mayi cause people expecting Ministry of Revenue payments. "We have over 272,000 pensioners expecting their gains cheques by the 15th of November," Mr. Meen said. "We .are also concerned that cheques are issued promptly to the 2,000 or so people who qualify each week for their first $1,000 installment of the home buyers grant and sales tax rebates on the purchase of new cars amount to another 6,000 cheques a week." "So, a lot of peopleare depending on us to help them furnish their new homes and, in many Cas, meet their normal living expenses," Mr. Meen continuqd. "I've told my staff to do everything possible to ensure this money gets to these people. Therefore, we have set up an alternate delivery service through Ministry of Revenue district retail sales tax .of- fices, regional assessment offices and .ranches of the Lee McCallum special speaker at Goderich• WI meeting The Goderich Branch of the Women's Institute meeting November 4 was held in MacKay., Hall. Mrs. P. Blundell, president, opened the meeting and welcomed all members and visitors. The roan call was answered by naming a foreign city and telling its importance. Mrs. E. Sitter read the secretary -treasurer's report. Mrs. Stella McPhee and Mrs. Snazel received the collection for the tea and flower fund. Correspondence read by Mrs. E. Sitter included ap- peals from Huron County Jail Committee and Canadian Legion and thank you notes from several members who had been in hospital. On motion of Mrs. Mary Clairmont and Mrs. F. Hawkins, it was decided to buy a cross at $8 and donate $7 tothe Canadian Legion, $15 in all. , Mrs. E. Anderson gave the Flower Fund report and outlined plans for the card party November 20 at 8 p.m. in MacKay Hall. On motion of Mrs. Sitter and Mrs. Bert Crawford, $10 will be added .to the Flower Fund.' 'The repot of the Huron County Rally afternoon session"was given by Mrs. A. Holmes. The morning session report -will be given, next meeting byMrs. Clairmont; , Mrs. Allan Schram gave the report of the Area Con- vention at St. Thomas. Mrs. A. Holmes, Program C onveher introduced Mrs. Lee McCallum who spoke on "Citizenship and World Affairs." She mentioned prejudice as regards to ignorance and pride, religion, race discrimination and judgment in advance. She also outlined parliamentary procedure. Mrs. Bert Crawford thanked Mrs'. McCallum for her .very informative ad- dress. A social hour was enjoyed and a cup of tea served by Mrs. Ross McPhee and her coinmittee. Seek European sales outlets Farm Automatic Feeding Ltd., a local firm which manufactures feed processing systems for agricultural purposes, Will be looking for export market opportunities in 'Poland and Yugoslavia this month. The Gorrie firm joins a sales mission sponsored by the Ontario ministry of in- PULSIFER MUSIC Seaforlh, Ontario Save Hundreds on Pianos & Organs at Pulsifer Music Seaforth 5i/ 0053 Goderich 524 6291 F or fr pi' Home Demonstration of small Wurlitter Piano I dpal for apartment, trailer . home, etc. approved by piano teachers and players Our price 5799. Store open Friday and Saturday or by appointment. dustry• and tourisni, which left Toronto Nov: 7. President ofj Farm Automatic Feeding Ltd., George Keil, said the com- pany has exported to the 'Caribbean, England, . Por- tugal, Spain and South Africa. The latter two countries were contacts received On previoUs Ontario government *. missions. "Our processing system is completely automatic and is a continuous blending action. It's faster and more efficient than traditional methods," says Keil. system, a totally Canadian manufactured product, has been quite successful in exporting ventures so far and, "we'd like. to add Poland And --Yugos4avia to our :list after this mission," he said. Province of Ontario savings office." "Incidentally, tax payment S must still be filed on time and we have made arrangements for these remittances, as well as other ministry mail, to be left at any of our offices," he con- tinued. Further inquiries regal-, ding these procedures may be made at local retail sales tax district offices, regional assessment offices or any branch of the province of Ontario savings office. Please consult your local telephone directory for the location of the nearest office. GAINS The Ministry ensured that the October. cheques to gains pensioners were delivered before 'the mail strike. Plans are currently being finalized for, distribution of November cheques. Idormation con- cerning distribution of these cheques will be released by November 15. HOME BUYERS GRANTS Horne buyers grant ap- plication forms can be dropped off at any Ministry of Revenue- office. When the grant has been approved, the Ministry will tell recipients by telephone where to pick up their cheques. NEW CAR REBATES Applfcation forms for retail; sales tax rebates ,on the purchase of new cars will be completed at the car dealership as usual. Arrangements will be made to have these forms delivered directly to the Ministry of Revenue. "We are seeking the co- operation of dealers by arranging to return cheques to dealers for pick up by applicants," said Mr, Meen. "In those'instances where the above arrangements are inconvenient, the Ministry will contact the applicant by telephone." TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENTS Returns and payments for retail sales tax, fuel taxes, corporations tax and suc- cession duty may bel delivered to any of the Ministry of Revenue officeg mentioned ,above, or any other Ontario government office if no revenue office is in your municipality. 'ca Bob Venner, 354 Suncoast Drive, makes a draw for two $50tonas which were won by George Williams, Goderich and Maida Hunter, Goderich from the Toronto Dominion Bak. Bob, who waited for 45 minutes for the new bank to open, became the first person to open a bank account. With Bob is Ron Alii, managerof the TD. (staff photo) HER F4.745. n 1,4 EVERY DAY. You can make her Christmas wishes come true Give her gifts that make her life a little easier modern labour saving appliances by 'GENERAL. 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GODERICH 524-8761 Frank Mcllwain 200 Gibbons St. 524,9465 Snowmobiles can be great fun. This is what Ontario is doing to help, make sure they're safe fun. We now have newilaws for motorized snow vehicles, usually known as snowmobiles. All snowmobiles must be registered with Ontario's Ministry of Transportation and, Communications. (If previously registered, they must be re -registered.) Registration is free. II' I Also, people who operate snowmobiles off their own property must now have a permit to do so. The fee for the annual permit is.$10.00, (The only exceptions arein - certain designated areas of remote north- western Ontario)» Actually, complying with the new reg- ulations is easy. Yu can re -register a previougy-registered snowmobile—arid obtain your annual.permit.4-' at any Ministry of Transportation and Communications license-issuingoffice in Ontario (where you get your automobile license). If you buy a new snowmobile, the dealer must register it on your behalf within six days of the sale. ... The number of your Registration Cer- tificateTnust be attached to, or painted.on, .both sides of your snowmobile's hood' in. numbers 2" to 3" high, and must contrast with your snowmobile's colour to be easily seen. Your permit will be affixed to your RegistrationCertificate and you will be given two adhesive stickers to affix to your snOwmobile's hood according to directions: That's alt there is to it. Do not drive your snowmobile anywhere (except on your own property) unless it has been registered and you have a permit. Make certain that you know and observe all operating rules and safety regulations for snowmobiles and be sure to check local by-laws in the municipality where you use your snowmobile. ' t 1 For more information, contact: Public and Safety Information Branch Minifiry of Transportation and Communications . 1201 WilSon Avenue DoWnsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of Transportation and • !•• Communications James Snow, Minister 4(1: 13:31.14scmorunill 'Province of Ontario William'Davis, Premier. •