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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-10-21, Page 2RB:§, GEAR Heap speaks MCQ!ua,ii rOei Tony McQuail Huron - Bruce NDP delegate,Attend' ed the Provincial Council Meeting held in Toronto on October 17 when New Democrats from across the Province heard Dan Heap, newly elected MP for Spadiaa, report from federal caucus He told delegates caucus was trying .to force the Trudeau Government to deal with the economic issues plaguing the gauntry. Heap said the government doesn't MOTORCYCLES ®- SNGWMOBILES YAMAHA Western Ontario's friendliest and most complete motorcycle and smowmobile facilities, 4ijLY VARNA. ONT. (2 mllessouth of Varna on Stanley Sideroad No. 10) 1-262-3318 want to talk about intereat rates„ employment, honsing, or cutba lw in social pro- grams and • resource in- dustries. He said he had heard of. the Prin#e Minister's disdain for answering questions, but that his arrogance in . the House still came as a sur- prise. A report was presented on progress at Applewood, bir- thplace of James Woodsworth, the first leader of the , CCF. The original brick farm house was moved to Broadacres park in Etobicoke and is being restored for public viewing. J. S. Woodsworth fought long and hard for programs like the old age pension. Following the morning sessions, delegates attended workshops with MPP's on housing, economic develop- ment, prices, human rights and the constitution: In the economic development ses- sion concern was expressed that lower tariffs May mean that 2000 of Canada's 3000 branch plants will be closed by their parent companies. The provincial government's GARB:& GEAR .GARB &GEAR GARB & GEAR: 100k &GEAR GARB atrateg:Y of not taxing Cor* mations for fear they will "runaway". and then "entie- ing" them with the tax- payers' money was con- sidered another disaster. Delegates felt that for the Ontario economy, to turn around requires an in- dustrial strategy which builds Ontario manufaetur- ing onOntario resources and 'stops subsidizing multina- tionals. Many of these com- panies naw pay less in taxes than they spend on advertis- ing. Delegates also approved the budget for the upcoming leadership convention and the 1982 Operating budget for the Ontario NDP: Celebrate BRUSSELS - Grey Township celebrated its 125th an- niversary on Saturday night, October 3 in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Elston presented Grey's. Reeve Roy Williamson with a flag and a plaque from the Province of Ontario congratulating Grey Township on its 125th bir- thday. Jeff Fisher, Kinsmen treasurer and Kin President, John Erb, gave the ICU fund another boost with the presentation of a cheque for $2,500 to campaign chairman Rob Dempsey. The cheque was just part of a $10,000 pledge the Kinsmen have made to the fund over three years to purchase the four beds required for the unit. Each ICU bed will cost $2,500. The Kinsmen made the pledge after the ICU fund had exceeded its goal but additional pledges will be used to purchase more sophisticated equipment. ( Photo by Dave Sykes) Legion wants new members two years in the Reserves or Militia in Canada. Applica- tion forms are available from Branch and the annual dues for regular members is only $15. Since 1972, the Royal Canadian Legion has been open to anyone who is the son or daughter of a Legion member or an ex -service person, living or deceased. To be eligible as an associate member, the son or daughter must have attained the age of majority. Son or daughter includes adopted, step- children and foster children. The annual dues for associate members are also $15.. Associate members admit- ted under Section 211 of the general by-laws of the Legion have the right to vote, wear Legion dress and hold office at all levels of the Legion. There has been a large in- flux of associate members into the Legion in the past several years. Many have a good education, exceptional talents and will pr.Qve to be an indispensible asset to the 9•°O future. of the. Legion. Already, associate members more are beginning to take office- and serve on Legion commit- tees. Fraternal Affiliate members - this category is reserved for those not eligi- ble for other forms of membership but to whom it is desired to offer the privileges of the licenced premises and facilities and activities of the branch. Fraternal affiliates have no voice in the Branch as they may not attend meetings, hold office or vote. Fraternal members are expected to assist the Branch when call- ed upon. Their membership expires each December 31 and is subject to review at this time. Fraternal associate members' dues are $20 per year and are payable only during the month of January. The Branch also has a small number of Life and Honorary members who are appointed by the Branch Ex- ecutive on the recommenda- mittee. tion of the membership com- BY NEIL SHAW Canada's Armed Forces hold a special place in the hearts of Canadians. The DOINSURANCE RATES IVIAICE VOUR 'YOUR AUTO RISE? h!'9B. un��..p airMa t�aG••'S of SF ,f EXAMPLE: LIABILITY $500,000 STANDARD MEDICAL BENEFITS $250. DEDUCTIBLE COLLISION k,$05. DEDUCTIBLE COMPREHENSIVE *MONTHS ONLY: •62.00 :12.50 146 so '28." :14 Further discounts available for 2 or cars. If vehicle is driven to work more than 3 miles one way slightly higher. BASED ON MOST 1980.1981 CHEV S, BUICK S, FORDS. PONTIAC S. services are part of a long and distinguished military tradition that played an im- portant role in bringing Canada towards nationhood. 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U trout rr THE SQUARE MAIN CORNER .G,ODERIC -L-IN Newborn news ARMSTRONG Mark is happy to announce the safe arrival of his baby sister, Stacey Ann, on Oc- tober 14th, 1981, Proud parents are Herb and Pat Armstrong. FINNIE Jim and Karen (nee White) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son, Scott James, born October 10, 1981, 7 lbs., at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred White, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fin- nie, Kitchener, and 'great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Good of Goderich and Mrs. Laura White, Goderich. McDONALD John and Hollie (nee Elliott) of Holland Landing, Ontario, are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Matthew Benjamin, on September 18, 1981, weighing parents are Bill and Hazel Elliott, Blyth and Mac and Marie McDonald, Oakville.