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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-09-29, Page 6PAGE 6 --GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1942 The $225,000 bullding loan goes up in flames at a loan burning ceremony held at Legion Branch 109 on Saturday, September 25. Observing the fire from close range are, left to right, Branch 109 President Claire Bedard, Past Branch Treasurer Don MacArthur, President of the Ladies' Auxiliary Sharon Scruton, Branch Padre G.L. Royal and Past President Ralph Kingswell who represented the Building Committee responsible for the new addition, ( Photo by Fred Bisset) An Open House was held at Legion Branch 109 last Thur- sday evening in conjuction with Legion Week being ob- served throughout Ontario. Here, several people look over Now... use your Visa or MasterCard to pay premiums for Home, Travel or Auto insurance with The Co-operators. Take advantage of this option in person, by phone or by mail. For information call The Co-operators at these locations.. ti iJipethtoi s Insuring Canadians in the co-operative spirit. 31 WEST ST., GODERICH 52;-213e LiFE • HOME •AUTO • COMMERCIAL • FARM • TRAVEL the displays of pictures set up. Later in the week, a loan burning ceremony was also held. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) merry ehristmas from the arbor! Because you love nice things, our gift to you is 2O% off our brand-new Van Raalte Lingerie Designs for fall/winter Now 'till Saturday, Oct: 9. ;I the arbor 43 Albert Street Clinton 482-3876 on memb BY NEIL SHAW Over 200 members and guests assembled in the Jubilee Room of Goderich Legion Branch 109 on Saturday evening, Sep- tember 25 to observe the burning of the $225,000 bank loan which was paid off by the Branch in April of this year. This loan represented the cost of constructing and equipping the new addition which was begun in 1975. This very impressive ceremony was conducted during a special dance to mark the conclusion of Legion Week. Honored guests for the evening were third vice- president of the ladies' auxiliary, provincial com- mand, ` Evelyn Carroll; branch poppy chairman, Howard Carroll; Legion provincial third vice- president, Joe Kobolac and Mrs. Kobolac; district C commander Len Dunkel and Mrs. Dunkel; Zone C-1 commander Robert Chap- man; and Branch 109 padre G. Lockhart Royal and Mrs. Royal. The guests were in- troduced by past Branch 109 president Roy Mugford who acted as chairman for the loan burning ceremony. Brief addresses were made by Comrades Joe Kobolac, Evelyn Carroll, Len Dunkel and Bob Chapman. In summary, the speakers congratulated the branch and thanked the members and,, ladies' auxiliary of Branch 109 who also contributed to the successful retirement of the building loan. Now and in the future, the 'Legion must strive to reach _forward to new plateaus. The present mfmbership must. leave the Legion in solid shape for those associated • members ( sons and daughters of veterans) who will all too soon inherit the task of promoting the pur- pose and objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion. This Econ Then check out these recent tcade*ins at WO 1981 PONTIAC PHOENIX 2 door coupe, a local car still under factory warranty. 4 cylin- der, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, white walls, wheel discs, exterior decor. Lic. No. RKX 440. 1981 FORD ESCORT GL STATION WAGON 4 cylinder, 4 speed transmission, rear windshield wiper, radio, deluxe trim throughout, and lust 16,000 Km. One year mechanical warranty. Lic. No. RWJ 628. 1980.PONTIAC PHOENIX LJ 5 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, deluxe model. gine year mechanical warranty. Lit. Nb. RAO065. 1980 BUICK SKYLARK SPORT Just 26,000 Km. One year mechanical warranty. 4 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power rakes, sun roof, bucket seats, gauges, white lettered tires, fancy wheels, -accent stripes. Lic. No. RKX 255. 1980 CHEVROLET CITATION 5 door hatchback, only 38,000 Km. One year mechanical warranty, 6 cylinder, factory air conditioning, 4 speed tran- smission. AM/FM radio, gauges, rally wheels, accent striping. Jc. No. OEW 241. 1979 PONTIAC LEMANS 2 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio. Lie. No. OHW 248. 1979 TOYOTA COROLLA DELUXE 4 door, 4 cylinder, 4 speo'd transmission, radio, accent sfripes. Lic. No. OWD 712. 1977 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 2 door coupe, V6, automatic, power steering, AM/FM radio, Zlebarted, one owner, .low mileage. Turquoise with white bucket seats. Lic. No. LST 749. AS IS SPECIAL 1976 AMC PACER 6 cylinder, automatic, very clean. needs some body work. Lic. No. KTA 398. ;6495 x6395 E6195 x6695 ;5695 $4395 $4395 $3495 AS IS x800 SPORTY MINDED? We have a beautTfur 1981 PONTIAC TRANS AM . conn - p et iy coe decindLod ng -T -Bar --roof and ,an- 4981 CAMARO Z-28 with T -bar roof and ovary option but air conditioning. Both are beautiful cars! McGEE 37 MAMILTOId STREET, GO'r-ERICH PONTIAC-BUICK CADILLAC, GMC TRUCKS' S24-$391 will ensure that t1 e associates now and in the future will, as true Canadians, be proud to serve in the Royal Canadian Legion. A letter was read from past Branch 109 president Comrade George Low, now of British Columbia, who regreted that he was unable to be present for the loan burning. Comrade George congratulated the branch on finalizing the new addition of which he had initiated as chairman of the building committee of Branch 109. Two minute's silence was observed in memory of fallen comrades who have passed to their rewards. Branch president Claire Bedard thanked the mem- bers who had \actively supported the nevi addition project and those members who had served on the committee to plan and carry out the activities held during Legion Week this year. Branch 109 ladies' rs burn bank loan auxiliary president Sharon Scrutgn, In her remarks, stated that it took the steady efforts of many lathe branch to retire the building project loan. Auxiliary president Sharron then presented a cheque_ for • $1200 (raised by the Atitiliiary in the past sit months with another $300 to come) to branch president Claire Bedard on behalf of the auxiliary, Gifts were presented to the guest Legion officers present.,. At 23:00.hours the building loan, represented by an enlarged cheque resting on a tray, was marched into the Jubilee Room by past president and branch building committee representative, Comrade Ralph Kingswell. The tray was received at the centre of the hall by past branch treasurer Don McArthur who was treasurer of Branch 109 during the years that the new addition to the Leg on hall was being completed (Comrade McArthur served the branches treasurer from 1965 to 1982--a total of 17 years). The building loan of $225,000 was torched simultaneously by President Bedard on behalf of the Branch and President Scruton on behalf of the ladies' auxiliary. The ashes of the cheque were deposited in a silver urn and will be placed in a dispaly case which 1s to be built this year in the Vimy Room to house and secure branch artifacts and memorabilia. Following the loan bur- ning, the evening concluded with dancing and a delightful lunch. The evening of September 25, 1982 will long be remembered as a happy occasion in the histroy of Branch 109 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Kin founder speaks to Goderich Rotary Harold (Hal) Rogers of Toronto, founder of the Kinsmen Club, was the guest speaker when the Goderich Rotary Club met Tuesday at noon at the Bedfortj Hotel. In a most capable manner, he outlined the history and development of Kinsmen and indicated that ultimately most- of the members become Rotarians. He ex- panded on the close relationship that still exists between the work of the Kinsmen and the, work of Rotary, saying that service is still the key to .continual growth. His address, in- cluding many ancedotes, was very well received. He was thanked by Jim Peters. Final plans were made for the Rotary Chairty Ball to be held October 16. kI TOWil OF GODERICH PROCLAMATION FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Sunday, Octbb•r 3 to Saturday, October 9, 12 (Canada tti. abetfj tile'eeemb, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other .Realms and Territories QUEEN, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. TO ALL• TO WHOM these Presents shall come or whom the same may in anyway concern, A PROCLAMATION ROGER TASSE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL GREETING;• WHEREAS the Dominion Fire Commissioner states that many dedicated citizens have joined with the volunteer, professional and industrial fire safety personnel in waginga never ending battle against the ravages of fire which destroys property and takes lives; ' AND WHEREAS such losses are still increasing year by year; AND WHEREAS humanitarian and economic considerations imperatively demand that improved fire prevention measures be undertaken to prevent this economic waste and tragic loss of life in order that the nation's prosperity may maintained.; • AND WHEREAS ft is desirable that the attention of the public be directed to the extent and under- lying causes of the preventable loss of life and property by fire and to the best and most practicable means for its control and that a specific period of the year be set apart and properly designated for the dissemina- tion of such information; NOW KNOW YOU THAT WE ICY and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada, have thought fit to designate and do designate .the week commencing SUNDAY, THE THIRD OF OCTOBER, AND ENDING ON SATURDAY, THE NINTH OF OCTOBER, in the present year as • "TIRE PREVENTION WEEK',, •-a.+r ire -t at -that daay-of-th eauee!k-.be-designeted-as-EIRE-SE -VICE-.I CN6T1. 1 DI44---2- said day to be a time to recognize the varied and technical services rendered to communities by the members of the Fire Services of Canada; and we do recommend tb all Our Loving Subjects that at some time during that week as may be Jound most practicable: - 1. Ali' dwellings, ' public buildings, stores. warehouses, factories, farms, mines and forests be carefully inspected by their occupants and all conditions likely to cause or promote the spread of lire be removed. 2. All theatres, hotels. hospitals, and other institutional and assembly buildings be inspected and provision made for all changes necessary. to protect the occupants in ease of fire. 3. Fire drills be held fi)r the children in all schools, for the in'm'ates of all institutional buildings and for the empkweet in all fa. erodes. in order that greaterdegree of safety be ensured by acquainting the occupants with the hest and most expeditious means of egress in time of danger. 4. Special instnu•tidnem the subject ofJ'ire prevention be given by the teachers and by municipal officials in the schools and that such apprupiiate literature as may be available be distributed to the pupils. .5. Federal, Provincial aid Mu nieipal authorities endeavour. by means of public meetings, the press, tele- vision, radio or specially prepared visual aids as may to them stem most Jit, to impress upon the citizens the national importance of protecting life. pmpertu,and natural resources from loss by fire. Oh Al,l, 11'/I/(7I Our Loring Subjects and all others whom these Presents may concern are hereby required .to take notice and to govern themselves aeeordingly, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Lettersto be made Patent and the (treat Seal_ of Canada to he hereunto affixed. WITNESS: THE RIGHT HONOURABLE BORA LASKIN, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and I>eputy tis Our Right Trusty and Well -beloved Edward Richard Schreyer. Chanccfhir and Principal ('ompanion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit - upon whore We have conic rrcd Our .Canadiat. Forces' Decoration_ GQ.r-cr-nor General and Commander -in - Thief hu'J. of ( anal AT OTTAWA, this twentieth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and, eighty-two and in the thirty-first year of Our Reign. BY COMMANI), GEORGE POST _-_ DEPUTY REGISTRAR GENERAL OF CANADA Authorized by the Postmaster General for display in Post Office lobbies DEPUTY OP THE SUPPLEANT DU GOVERNOR GENERA GOUVERNEUR GENERAL