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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-12-21, Page 39Service stations go > metric Many motorists will be/ purchasing gasoline and motor oil by the litre beginning in January, 1979. The metric con- version of service station pumps to dispense in 'litres instead of gallons will be a gradual process, scheduled to be com- pleted by the end of 1980. The petroleum industry plans to convert pumps first in the major population centres following a plan developed by their metric b;ycrsion sect ,r. crtrrt1ttee and published two years ago by Metric Commission Canada. A tank fill -up may vary from less than 50 L for small cars to over 80 L for large ones. Results of oil company test programs in Canada and the United States using service station pumps dispensing in litres have shown that motorists-, adapted quickly to the changeover. Most drivers Continued to buy gasoline in terms of a tank fill -up or the't•number of dollars worth -they wanted. Other -changes will be seen at service stations. Motor oil will be sold in litre containers, and other items will even- tually be in metric -size packages. IT'S UP TO EVERY WOMAN TO HAVE A PAP TEST. H . LP PREV NT CERVICAL CANCER CANADIAN WEER SOCIETY ° If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know Which way to turn, call the hostOss et . lU 4 Mor 3 %7I. Yowl/ be glaiyou did. Over 86 people attended the annual Senior Citizens'Christmas party held by the Kinsmen Club at the Kinsmen Centre last Thursday evening. There were card games on two different floors at the Centre and lunch was served at the end of the evening. Those without rides were chauffeured to and from the Centre by the Kinsmen. The Kinsmen Club will also host an annual picnic for the seniors in the summer, In the foreground here, John Moss and Bernice Stanhury watch as Myrtle Johnstone deals the cards. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Service with a smile Jim Morris, a Goderich Kinsmen member, serves lunch to some of the senior citizens who attended the annual Senior Citizens' Christmas party held by the Kinsmen. Club at the Kinsmen Centre last Thursday evening, Over 80 seniors enjoyed some card playing and the lunch made by the Kinettes at the party. The Kinsmen chauffeured those without rides, to and From the Centre. They will also host an annual picnic for the seniors in the summer. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) to EmploYees.& Citizens of the TOWN OF GODERICH Wishing you all the blessings of a joyous holiday season. Sinter° thanks ono and all. COUN.CILL , R JIM SEARS' *^ GODERICH SINAL -STAR, TFIURSDIAY, DECEMBER 41,1.978 PGE 150, Old age security pensions going up Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin, recently .announced increases in the Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance, to be effective in January 1979. Based on the cost of living, these increases represent the twenty-first quarterly escalation since October 1973, as provided for in the Old Age Security Act. The. new rates for the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance include the special $20 increase, recently approved by Parliament, which will be paid into each household. The basic Old Age Security pension will rise in January to $167.21 from the present $164.74. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is paid to pensioners whose income, ,apart from the Old Age Security pension, is limited. The amount of the supplement varies in relation to the amount of income. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a single person, or a married person whose spouse is not a pensioner and is not receiving a Spouse's Allowance, will go up in January to $137.28 from its current $115.55. The maximum supplement for a married couple, both pensioners, will increase to $114.15 each from $102.61. Thus, the new monthly total at the single rate for persons receiving both the basic Old Age Security pension and maximum Guaranteed, Income, Supplement will be $304.49, up from the current rate of $280.29. For a married couple, both pensioners, the combination of the basic pension and ."maximum supplement will provide a monthly payment of $281.36 each or $562.72 for the couple, compared to the 1978 rates of $267.35 and $534.70. The Spouse's Allowance is paid to persons between 60 and 65 years of age who are married to Old Age Security pensioners and meet residence requirements. Entitlement to a Spouse's Allowance and amount paid are based on yearly income. The maximum Spouse's Allowance will increase to $281.36 from $267.35. It is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old Age Security pension and the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement at the married rate. Payment of a Spouse's Allowance for six months following the death of the pensioner spouse was recently approved by Parliament. Some Old Age Security pensioners and pensioner couples whose other income was too high to qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement or Spouse's Allowance in the past may now be able to do so because of the increase in the income levels under which these benefits may be paid. These pensioners will receive with their January pension cheques a form to use to request an application if they feel they can qualify for the supplement or a Spouse's Allowance. Help create student jobs. And we'll helpyou. Young Canada Works is a federal government job creation program"designed to fund projects which improve the skills and future job prospects of students. Get your group or organization to think of an idea. If it will create at least 3 student jobs last- ing from 6 to 18 weeks each between the months of May and.September, then Young Canada Works may be able to help you turn your idea into reality. Your project should benefit the community and must meet all the program requirements. Apply today. Application forms and guides are ready now at your nearest Canada Employment Centre/Canada Manpower Centre or Job Creation Brahch office. Application Deadline February 2,1979. 4 Employment and Emploi et Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Minister Bud Cullen, Ministre O• .:.,?IRII�IIYIIIII.K�II.G,A'iElA�O° ,�, �:: SAME [HER Y and In%uiate tl.F. Foam & Fiber Insulation Serving Huron Copnty 15 years COMPARE,.•CONTACT STEWART'S ALUMINIUM INSULATION 207 Huron,Pd. Goderich 524,-8821 VANASTRA FACTORY OUTLET "The Store That Saves You More" ate Swm. SPEC/AL There's still time to wrap up your Christmas Shopping at the Vanastra Factory Outlet. �.,��u�� •e''or�l k $4 From now 'Al Christmas... 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