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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-11-17, Page 31Legion Branch 109 president Claire Bedard and Legion Ladies' Auxiliary president Sharon Scruton were among many who laid wreaths at the cenotaph during the annual Remembrance ;Day services held here last Thursday. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Local Liberals attend- convention A delegation of local Liberals consisting of Dave Steckley of Woodham, Andy • McLean of Seaforth and Tom Murphy, George Anderson and Heather Redick of Zurich participated in the re- cent convention of the Liberal Party of Canada held in ' Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier Hotel, November 4 to 7. The delegates represented the g at various sessions including ministerial ques- tion and answer periods, organization workshops, and policy resolution forums. Two delegates, Dave Steckley and Heather Redick were' involved in Sponsoring and speaking on three resolutions .calling for 'a long-term agri-food strategy, and improvements to transportation, resource development, research and Home for women being established . STRATFORD - One in 10 families • in ' Perth County experience violence in the home. To combat this, . a transition home for women is • being established in Strat- ford. A project of the county's Mental Health Association, the home will provide a sanctuary for women and their children in the county who are being physically abused by their husbands. Thee committee. looking after establishing the home need $50,000. and have already received'$2,500 from the Stratford and Mitchell Kinette Clubs. Applications will also be made for a. government housing grant. Organizer Anne McDonnell of Milverton said that a need for the home has been established in Perth. A questionnaire sent out to doctors, police and social agencies in the county in- dicated that one in 10 families experiences violence. This figure is the same as the national statistic. McDonnell said there is a need for more homes as 20,000 women and children' have been turned away from similar homes across the country. • Plans are now underway to purchase a home in Strat- ford, tratford, to service the county and the Mennonite Central Committee has offered to do any repair work free of charge. Wins '100 Jim Mohring of Dungannon is the fourth $100 winner in the Winter Get Away draw sponsored by the Goderich Figure Skating Club. The main draw for a Trip for Two. or $1,000 will take place on November 30 at the Goderich arena. TALK TO THE GAS COMPANY ABOUT GAS HEATING 1-800-265-0562 F or straight answers about, the choice between a conventional gas furnace, thenew high effici- ency gas furnace or a conversion burner, phone the Gas Company. A phone call will arrange an appointment at your home, at the time most Convenient for you. umon 'ORS -Wert-brtl° tnghome the - future: We supply these respected gas furnaces. 1 Roberts [I; Gordon LIN /f Tire O1sen Li...i'"y Labelling policies in respect to Canadian agriculture. Ov ' 300 resolutions in totalere presented at this con ention. The delegates discussed many local and national concerns with various members of the Liberal caucus, including Ralph Ferguson, MP for Lambton-Middlesex. New party officers for na- tional party posts were elected'Sunday, with former Cabinet Minister, Iona Cam-. pagnolo defeating incum- bent Party President Nor- man Macleod of Toronto. The policy resolutions and positions formulated by this convention will be incor- porated in to the preparation of the government's pending Throne Speechexpected later this year and.will form the basis of Party's platform committee policy formula- tion. Corporation of the TOWN OF GODERICH TOWN OF GODERICH COMMITTEES & BOARDS Written submissions are invited for various positions on Boards and Committees of the Town of Goderich for the years 1983. 1984, and possibly 1985. Submissions should include a brief background, in- terest, etc. of applicant. Committees and Boards of Council include the following: Airport Committee Alexandra Marine 8 General.HospitarBoard Committee of Ad)ustment Goderich Aro® t'lanning.Board Goderich Economic Development Committee Goderich Recreation 8 Community Centre Board local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Maitland Cemetery,Board • Municipal Day Nursery Committee Pork; Adapkary Camm-- Wore Property Standards Conirdlttee , Tourist Committee Please forward submission on or before December 3rd, 19%2 to the undersigned. 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