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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-06-04, Page 5• %ni page 4 sea-90'000� �' o w. do we defend'" the in- stitntions, the 'quality of +� ty life and the land by which we are Canadians? During the election I I?ut forward the concept of Non'V iolerit_ Civilian National Defence as an alternative to increased military spending for defence against invasion by another nation. While such an approach cannot guarantee that our homes and loved ones will never bear the brunt of an at- tack, I think we must consider it in the light of the. alternative - increasing dependence on weapons of destruction and playing the military "defence" game. Nye currently have two ,e aur lowers on this g1'Qbe rapidly depleting their +arn lresour ce,. savings- accounts and preparing. to buy and -or steal other . countries' resources One i o neighbor to the South, the other, ' our neighbor across the North Pole. We have the poor fortune to be in the middle of any ballistic missile bat- tleground. The "arms race" has been going on for over 30 years. What has it accomplished? The "war to end all wars" inaugurated a •eentury. Which becomes in- creasingly likely to see our annihilation. Wars do or not end wars., they main people, Uell , de , , y. buildings and property and in the process create a fertile Soil for hate and future wars. If we want peace and, - security, we will have to try a different path that the well-worn one of ever incresing military spending.. An interesting statistic I saw recently indicated that it . would take 18 billion dollars a year to provide everyone who lacks them with clean water arid sufficient food, shelter and clothing. While millions lack these necessities which most of us in Canada take for granted, the govern- ments of our world spend this ntu:Qh Money every two ' weeks • for: weapone and, warfare. Ina world. of limited resources, it is a choice between swords or ploughshares. I would choose ploughshares. I believe we would be: wiser to makea serlous com- mitment to a fair sharing of the world's resources within Canada, 1 and between nations than to continue supporting the strategy of "Mutually Assured Destruction" which is supposed to keep the Russians and the States from trying to blow each other (and everyone else) to bits. As you can see, we face some very serious problems. Unfortunately they won't go away if we ignore etn and their solutions4WiU not coxae easily, Fortunately as. Canadians we have many opportunities to work for solution,$. Diving under repr.eszt e,ative democracy We have not only opportunities but responsibilities. Through the process of elections we shift a lot of that responsibility onto the shoulders of our local MP's and the elected government. It is im- portant to know what we. are getting when we vote. During the election I heard people saying that "you are throwing your,. vote away if you vale NDP". I was even asked why I bothered to run since I "couldn't" win. The senior team members from Queen Elizabeth School in Goderich were top scorers at the annual bowling tournament for the three TMR schools in the area held at Goderich Little Bowl. Members of the team from left are, Paul Consitt, Mark Albert, Pamela Jansen accepting the trophy from Harry Little, Darcy Doak, William Mitchell, and tournament organizer Audrey Barlow. (photo by Cath Wooden) Maitland Manor residents enjoy Shriner parade Everyone loves a parade and the residents' of Maitland Manor are no exception ! They had a ringside seat on Saturday morning when the Shriners parade passed in front of the Manor. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the residents thank. the Shriners who took the extra time to came in and visit them and pass around candies and good will. The May birthday party hosted by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary had the following bir- thday people — Florence Moody; Alberta Han- sford, Lillias MacVicar, Laura Pollock, Joseph Shaddick, Blanche Graf, Luella Gow, Eva Gor- man, Phoebe Easter - brook and Olive Procter. Entertainment • was provided by a very. talented group of people from Auburn,, including the Hawley family, the Millian family, Ross Robinson, Laura May Chamney, Oliver Anderson, Phyllis Rodger and Ruth Jardin. Thank you all for .a very en- tertaining evening. The Residents' Council of the Manor have decided to take part in the Heart Jamboree on July 2. This is a fund raising affair many nursing homes in the province are taking part in with the proceeds going to the Heart Association of Ontario. The residents are busy making crafts and ceramics to donate to the Jamboree. They also plan a Strawberry Tea and a bake sale, with -a wishing well, fish pond and hopefully a fortuneteller! For added en- tertainment, they will have Martha and Earl Heywood. They hope HEALTH HIN'TS FROM RIECK _ PHARMACY -- HOW TO CHOOSE A LAXATIVE When you need a laxative, a natural source laxative is a wise choice. That's why so many Canadians trust MetamuciV. Metamucil works theway natural fiber foods do, slowly forming the bulk that pro- motes natural bowel action. Try Metamucil powder in juice or water...or sparkling, lemon -lime Instant Mix in pre -measured packets and 'economical 150g bottles. mICK ">> PHARMACY 14 SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH, 524-7241 OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY their friends in the community will • support` this event. The Manor is glad to have Mabel Lavis and Harriet McAlister back from hospital and welcomes Lulu Kirk to the home. Fitness is a national issue: I We call it Body Politics. Pasm0patn0.17 \. Personally,''in Inclined d to let the voters decide who will "win" with-tlleir ballots on election day. NO candidate can be. certain of victory until thee begets are counted. T feel the .candidate's job is to offer the electorate clear statements en. personal and party positions so that the voters can have a -good understanding of what their candidates st_and for and what their choices are. As for throwing your vote away - if you .voted Liberal to get rid of Clark, it didn't work - your vote did not help Trudeau get his majority. If you voted Conservative to keep Trudeau out, it -was even t,,....- ..0 eess€ul- though a Conservative MP was elected. If you voted NDP to make Broadbent Prime Minister, you weren't successful either. If fact, your personal vote means very little in terms of who will become Prime Minister. However, your vote. is extremely im- portant as a statement by you of the kind of policies you favour and the people you want as your representatives. Voting is not a sweepstakes where you win by picking the "winner". In a democracy, voting is one , of your opportunities to indicate the type of government we would f"tQf7,i1<" SINA Ike �& a candidate, l can also.' say that your vote -was important to me. It helped tel me that the time spent away from farmand family was not - lost.I presented ideas and -concerns which I believe are important and some of you shared those concerns. Now that the election is over, we all have a responsibility to share the load which the election • results asked Murray Cardiff to assume. We should not abandon him to Ottawa (it is really not a very congenial place for a farmer in the spring). If we share with him our views and concerns, we --cd," help h nn-tcr-d'o a goud- job of representing our SAVE ENERGY and Insulate U.F. Foam & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron County 15 years COMPARE...CONTACT STEWART'S ALUMINIUM & INSULATION 207 Huron Rd. 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