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The well-decked halls of bough and ‘holly were pro- vided by the following insti- The Richmond Hill Lions am hopeful that a few local Legionnaires and other citi- zens might grope their way to the arena on the 28th., $0 at least give our home- town ‘team some support. Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat, and the decorations abounding at the Legion will no doubt provide Cheer for our guests from abroad. Notwithstanding, the orga- nizers are going ahead with plans to receive the 22 play- ers, parents and officials on the 28th. Swedish Ambassa- dor Lars Ljunberg, and a large contingent of Swedish- Canaddans will be present to cheer their compatriots on. Later in the evening the Later in the evening the whole international s‘hebang will be hosted at a banquet at Branch 375. The czar of international hockey apparently drew this conclusion when he recently visited the local ice empo- rium and found no substan- tial 5 up p o rt e rs (except Marsh Tonner) when the Le- gion Midgets were playing. The informed source, who is nicknamed, “Rabbit” A‘hearne, because of ‘his af- filiation with the European Independent Order or the Bent Ankle Brigade, main- tained that there is little, if any, interest in midget hoc- key in Richmond Hill. According to an informed source, the Swedish boys (age between 15 and 16) have been practicing for their Richmond Hill debut since last July, and appear to be odds on favorites to grind our local Legionnaires into the ice. On December ‘28 the local Lions will hold their Third Annual invitation-a1 Rose- town Peewee Hockey Tour- nament in the Richmond Hill Arena The tourney will host 16 teams from Canada and the U.S., and it will go for three days, Friday, Sa- turday and Sunday. On the first day of the tournament, in conjunction with the Richmond Hill Hockey As- sociation and Branch 375, the Lions have scheduled an evening of international midget hockey in Which our own Legion Midgets will compete against a team from Hammarby. Sweden. While it might appear un- usual to report news of a Richmond Hill Lion‘s club event in a Legion Column, the news is interesting and is therefore repcrfld. FORD, CH EV. PLYMOUTH Rosetown Peewee Tournament To Host 16 Teams From Canada And U.S.A. 7 7544, 7 7545 Blackw “YOU GO â€"- OF? WE PAY THE TOW" They're guaranteed to go. Just like every Firestone wunter tire What's more. they have the same no -hmut, No~GImm|ck guarantee as brand new Firestone tnres What more proof could you ask that this IS the hottest cold-weather bargain In town' WE MAKE IT EASY AT STORES INSTALLED legion Reports Branch 375, Royal Canadian Legion “There are a quarter mil- lion people in hospitals, asylums and convalescing, leaving one million to do the work. But 700,000 of these are unemployed, 200,000 are on welfare or won’t work. so that leaves 100,000 to do the work. Now it might in- terest you to know that there are 80,000 people out of the country at any one time, and 19,998 people 'in jail so that leaves just 'two people to do all the work. “And now that you're pregnant again and aren‘t going to work any more, this whole dam‘n country is left on my shoulders â€"â€" Thanks a 'hell of a lot!" By Eric Chapman “Did you know that the population of Canada is 22 million? But there are seven million over 65 years of age leaving 15 million to do the work. People under 21 total 10 million leaving five mil- lion to do the work. Two million government emâ€" ployees leave three million to do the work. Half a mil- lion in the armed forces leaves two and a half mil- lion workers. Deduct one and a quarter million provincial, municipal and city em- ployees and it leaves one and a quarter million to do the work The following conversation was overheard recently in the clubroom. Comrade Pat Knowles, who works for the government, was addressing his wife who is expecting for «he tenth time: Hanging arrangements were supervised by that will known curly haved execu- tioner, Frank Barrott to the tune of “Deck The Halls with Barrott‘s Falls". His accomp- lices were: Dorothy Fitzge- rald (no relation to Scott or Ella), Larry Allison, Anne McKeage, Madge Barrott, Bill Pollard. Gord Kette- ridge, Tom McKeage, Bob Barrett and President Doug Hopson. Incidentally, the north end of the Legion pro- perty along Elgin Mills Road East now sports‘some of the finest trees in York Region. The greenery was donated by Comrade Harold Scar who also serves a mean draught. It is rumored that come spring Hopson‘s Forest may be declared a conserva- tion area. l tutions which form part of the branch Fuddle-Duddle Ball Team; Color Guard; Air Cadet Squadron 778; Ways and Means; Lady Vets; Sports Committee; Midget Hockey Committee and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The Christmas Tree was loaned by Lady Veteran Betty Bar- rett. 250 Yonge Street North RICHMOND HILL . 884-4401 OPEN NIGHTLY TILL 9 â€" SAT. TILL 6 RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE <In SP24C $2995 SP24F EXCHUt PLUS $1.00lNSTAL1 The opposition parties. mainly the Socialists, did everything they could to stop the government from meeting the deadline. How- ever. it turned out there was some doubt later about whether there really legally was a deadline anway. But nobody knew it until it was too late to matter. . DEADLINE SEEMED REAL As far as the House was concerned, the deadline had to be met or the cheques The government intended this bonus should be receiv- ed in the first week-in Dec- ember in time for Christmas shopping. The necessary cheques, more than 340,000, were prepared and dated November 28. Such prepar- ation takes quite a while. LEGAL TECHNICALITY This gave rise to a legal technicality. The govern- ment had to have legislative authority for the money be- fore the date on the cheques. But it wouldn’t have the authority until the bill pass- ed third reading and got royal assent. The deadline was midnight and the Lieu- tenant-Governor was stand- ing by to give royal assent as soon as the Legislature gave the bill third reading. Introduced in the Legisla- ture was a bill to provide a one time payment of $50 to everyone 65 years and over in Ontario now getting the federal guaranteed income supplement. This cost $17.- 000.000 and was a special expenditure requiring Legis- lature approval. In October the govern- ment decided old-age pen- sioners on fixed incomes were being severely squeez- ed by the increase in the cost of living. With no help coming from the federal government, the provincial government decided it must do something. The opposition members put on a display that was as irresponsible as any I have seen during my time in the House. Setting political ex- pediency above the public interest is offensive at any time. Filibustering by the Lib- erals and NDP in the Leg- islature and NDP procedural obstruction came very close to depriving elderly pension- ers of a welcome Christmas bonus a week or so ago. Senior citizens in Ontario will be thankful the govern- ment stuck by its resolve to provide a $50 bonus to those who needed it most. Grits, NDP Almost Delayed Seniors’ $50 Bonus Until After Christmas Firestone LIFETIME SUPREME BATTERY Guaranteed starts for as long as you own your car! Queen 3 Park Report SP24C $29.95 SP24F EXCH‘GE PLUS $1.00 INSTALLATION William Hodgson MLA. The whole sorry spectacle wasn’t over yet. More ploys were tried. None of them had anything to do with the $50 bon'us bill. They were only designed to wear the government down. WANT EXTRA INCOME? A temporary job may be the answer. Read the HelD Wanted Columns in “The job opportunities throughout York Region. But the opposition even called for a vote on the question of sitting overtime. That vote wasn't taken until midnight because the NDP members just wouldn’t show up for it until then. I have sat in the Legisla- ture for six years and re- member any number of times when second and third reading have been done on the same day without a chalâ€" lenge. Still they argued that night until 10:30 o’clock. The House leader moved the House should sit beyond the normal hours, something he has every right to have done. The Liberals didn’t have any particular point. They are just against anything. So despite all the filibuster- ing the bill was ready for third reading at 9:50 pm. Rules say the House sits unâ€" til 10:30 pm. There was plenty of time. Debate on third reading is very rare, because by then evertyhing usually has been said, us- ually several times over. DESPERATE OBSTRUCTION But the opposition wasn't through obstructing. In a desperate attempt to stop the bill's passage they claim- ed it couldn’t get third read- ing on the same day as it got second reading. Their argument, as far as the $50 bonus bill was con- cerned, was irrelevant. Even if the Provincial Govern- ment had the power and fin- ancial resources. which it hasn't. the government could hardly put such a new pro- gram together in a couple of hours during an evening, The NDP said old age pensions are inadequate and should be raised, something which nobody really dis- putes. But they knew these pensions are primarily a federal responsibility. The NDP also knew pensions are under study at the federal- provincial level, with chang- es expected soon. would have to be prepared over again and it wouldn't have been possible to get them out until the New Year. a gallon York North ‘Fu-esrone REVOLVING CHARGE PLAN AMERICAN EXPRESS USE OUR SPP22FC EXCHANGE Flowers on the altar at St. John‘s last Sunday for the celebration of Holy Communion were placed there to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Chatterly by their daughter, Dorothy. At a vestry meeting in The Mixed Blessings sang at the Fishnet Coffee House in Richvale last Saturday evening. At St. John's December 23 there will be a service of Lessons and Carols at 10:30 am. December 24 at 10:45 pm there will be informal carol singing in the church and at 11:15 there will be a celebration of Christmas Communion. Family wor- ship will be held Christmas Day at 10:30 am. At 8:15 pm the Ecumen- ical Choir Christmas Pro- gram will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican, Richmond Hill. Friday evening the pro- gram will be held at Our Lady Queen of the World on Bayview Avenue and on Saturday it will be present- ed in the Aurora United Church. Sunday at St. John's Ang- lican Church there will be a service of morning prayer and blessing of the Crib and Tree at 10:30 am. At 12 noon the parish Christmas Party will be held. It will be a real mixture of old-time concert and talent time with skits. recitations and music. Families planning to partic- ipate are asked to bring enough food for themselves (sandwiches, salads, etc.) and everything will be put into a common pool. Anyone with special talents is in- vited to participate in the program. Please contact Leah Stephenson at 884â€" 4768 in the evening or Sat- day morning. r Showerfold Vâ€"VANI'I'IESE Church News Elgin Mills - Jefferson News %‘ RED CEDAR ‘ rnou ‘ 34”:r82" ARBORI'I'E 4'x8' $15.95Reg. $19.95 / CADILLAC I vestry meeting in FORMICA & ‘ 8 to 10 colors to choose from Use our CORRESPONDENT: CAROLINE LOMAS - Telephone 884-3000 WHILE THEY LAST . Reg. $44.95 SALE PRICE Aluminum 1%” Thick All Sizes - Reg. $29.95 ALL VARIETIES SELL OUT UNTIL THEY LAST COMBINATION The staff of Jefferson School is encouraging each child to consider giving a small item to a needy fam- Students of Jefferson Pubâ€" lic School are preparing a program they would like to present to their parents Dec- ember 20 at 7:30 pm sharp. Santa Claus will be visiting them. This week birthday wishes go to Diane Dannenfeldt who will be 10 today (Thurs- day) and to Shawn MacKay who will be 12 Sunday. At 7:30 pm there was ev- ening prayer in the church and then fellowship in the upper room. Community News the upper room, following the service Leonard Lomas was chosen people’s warden by acclamation. The rector, Rev. Earl Gerber announced that he had appointed Gra- ham Carson as rector’s war- den. YOUR CHOICE OF COLOR TOP Completely Finished 24” VANITY $34.95 30” VANITY Completely Finished Completely Finished Reasonably priced from a few dollars ups wards. A selection of imported and Canadian antiques can provide a gift of lasting beauty and increasing value. 3519.954 $39.95 36” VANITY $44.95 THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE West Side of Yonge Street, Just North of Oak Ridges 773-5403 Open most days, also weekends See us for all your needs in Home Improvements and Cottage Materials ily this Christmas. 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