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6. Oreo Weekly Tinte, Wednesday, April 28, 1982) Bring home the big one Kelly Gxoodwin and Wayne catch weighing -in at over fourth concession line of the were but two of bundreds Best of Orono Estates were twelve pounds. former Township of Clarke, that lined the creek starting two successful anglers Satur- The fish was caught in the Wilmot Creek. prior to midnight Sunday. day morning with-the above a&ea of Laing's Bridge on the1< The two Orono residents the plight of theý automobile iffdustry in On- tario was the subject of a se- cond debate in the legislature recently as members on both sides of the House discussed ways to counteract the downturn in the market for North Anierican Cars and revitalize the industry. This particular debate was sparked by a resolution put forward by Dave Cooke, the N. D. P. member for Windsor-Riverside, during private members' hour. In his resolution, Mn. Cooke pnoposed, amongst other things, that the govern- ment should: i. Establish an interdepant- mental office of automotive poiicy that would co-ordinate the design and implemnenta- tion of t he Ont anjo Automobile Programn. 2. Establish an interdepart- community adjustment fund that would provide assistance to laid off and terminated workers and would assist cur- nently affected communities to restructure their industnial base. 3. Obtain a significant presence in the auto parts sec- tor through the creation of a reorganizaiton of the auto parts industry in order to overcome the fragmentation of the industry, its tcchnical obsolence and the criticai shortage of investmenit capital. Mn. Cooke finally propos- ed that the Ontario Govern- ment request the Governimenit of Canada to introduce con- tent legislation that would achieve a goal of 100 per cent Canadian Value added. While 1 agree that we need much more control oven the production of auto parts, 1 do feel that a crown corpora- tion would be any more effec- tive than the private sector in revitalizing the auto industry during this period of depress- cd sales. Let us first wait to see how crown coporations running the post office and oul companies turn out. The United States is in the middle of recession and until economic recovery takes place in our biggest market, the Canadian auto industry will continue to experience difficulties because of redue-_ cd demrand for our products. This is not to say that long- ternm restructuring of the auto industry is not needed. We must become more com- petitive and the Ontario Government is taking steps such as the setting up of an auto parts technology centre in St. Catharine's to help us kecp abreast of technologicnl c hange. My grcatest concern right now is the apparent lack of direction at ail levels of governmcnt, and in the in- dustry itself. Evcrybody seems to be blaming everybody cIsc. Whiie On- tario is prepaned to, do its part, leadership at the federal level is essential if wc are go- ing to turn the auto industry around. Lowered înterest rates would be'a good stant, since Mr. MacEachcn's dogg- cd pursuit of Amerîcan rates has1 undermined the industry's rccovery. Second, Ottawa must negotiate a favourable import agreement with Japan to en- sure that this country accepts Canadian content ne- quiremnents on a par with al othen vehicle manufactuners selling in the Canadian market, Third, Ottawa must work closely with the United States to create a strong North American policy to increase the North Amenican share in the international market. Since 1 was in the Chair in my capacity as Deputy Speaker for amost the entire debate, I did not have the op- portunity to speak on this vital issue. Ncvertheless, 1 was in my seat for the vote on Mr. Cooke's resolution which was defeated hi' a vote of 55-34. Although I1 did not Set. Francis of A ssis! - Newcastle St. Vincent de, Paul Society held their monthly meeting on Sunday. April 25. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Financial report was also gîven. Reports were given by Society members who were visiting nursing homes and people who cannot get out of their homes. Visits will con- tinue on a regular basis. If you would like to give somne of your free time or help you may contact Mary Hegarty 983-5247 or Leo Van Heaewijk 983-5023 for more agree with aIl aspects of the resolution, in view of the cx-- îsting situation in Oshawa, and in an effort to represent the concerns of the people 1 represent, I broke ranks with my party to vote in favour of it. 1 am sure Ted Miurphy need not be remînded that under the General Motors Annual Report 1981, G.M. Canada's contribution of a percentage of net income was a loss of 10 percent. On the other hand more Canadian content at the executive level of General Motors Canada would probably also heip to better monitor present Cana- dian difficulities. In conclusion, might I say- how pleased 1 was to attend the puck-dropping ceremony on Aprîl 9th at the Bowman- ville 'Non-Contact Hockey Tournamtent. I was also' pleased to have on my T.V. show Cecil Russell, Head Coach of, the Osihawa Aquatîc Club and Inin Cor- coran, a member of the club. And speaking of television, I was pieased that everything worked out so well in gettmng the Wintario show to the Polish Veteran's Hall on behaîf of the Oshawa Festival Singers. Information. Next meeting wil be on Sundav, May 16, 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday, May 2nd, the il1:00 arn. Eucharist will be offered for the intentions of the members of the Catholic Women's League. Installation of the Executive members will take place dur- ing the Eucharist and there wlil ne a brunch afterward in the Church-Hall. Member- ship fee includes the meal. Guest speaker will be Mar- jonc McColm 'who will ho speaking on "Fostering self- reliance and self-esteem in children." Plan to attend. Anyone still wishing to renew Sixteen men and a boy are training up around Southern Georgian Bay for the re-enactmnent of an historic canoe trip from Quebec City to Ste. Marie Amnong the Hurons near Midland. Ste, Marie was Ontario's first European sette- ment. It was set up by the Jesuits in the 17th Century. lt's an 800 mile journey. Ordinarily that ffuldn'i be news. A lot of people go on long canoe trips. But this one is a bit different. This summ-er, the group will be travelling urider almiost the exact circurnstances as the one that brought men and supplies to Ste. Marie in 1648. That was the last trip made before the mission - now reconstructed - was destroyed. The miembers of the group comae from various commun- ities around the province, and from ail walks of life. For example, 54 year-old Father Stephen Somrerville is a parish priest. Art Crawford is a trust comipany manager. Bill Byrick is an administrator, and Steve Ogden is a farmr- er. The boy is 12 year-old Ja mie McKinnon who attends, Monseigneur Castex School in Midland. Jamnie represents the four youths "ho Are with the original expedition. His father,' Jim McKinnon, is a former physical educa- tion expert with the Armied Forces and something of a Rennaissance Man. He's responsible for logistics and get- ting the group into shape. They're aIl volunteers, and began training for the jour- ney Jast Septemrber. During the winter they went on 50 mile overnight ski trips through the bush. They work wvith weights and go on long distance runs. They'lI1 be paddling, upstream. Jim gives themr exercises specifically designed to enable themn to life, portage, paddle through tides, cur- rents, and rapids. They'll live on corn gruel, fish and gamne. They've made the four canoes they'II use, and have made their own l7th Century outfits. I watched them wrking out at the ralpids in Port Severn, north of Midlarid. McKinnon was paddling in the stern, urging them on. .They wiere quite a crew - colourful in their l7th Century outfits. Confident and skilIlful1 in handling the big canoe. They leave from Quebec City on, June 1, and the trip wvill take six weeks. Already they're as tough as nails, like the adventurous men who opened up this country and gave us our heitage. or join the C.W.L. may do so by calling Cathy Mertz 786-2655. * FARMOWNERS PACKAGES *FIRE & WIND *REPLACEMENT COST *FARU LIABILITY We "iI celebrate Right To Lîfe on Sunday, May 30, more detais later. *MACHINERY FLOATERS *PRODUCE FLOATERS *LIVESTOCK FLOATERS *FULL MORTALITY *016IH LIMITS AVAILABLE *EXCLUSIVE 'EGO PRODUCERS" PROGRAM "Let Me show you the most practkia and economical methods of propely protecting your farm assets. " Cal me anytme for an appointment: Insurance Brokers Liiflitcd 983-5032 (day) 987-4619 (evening) -FARM INSURANCE SPECIALIST PARK ST. BOX 340, ORONO. -v Sam.. at Queen' s Park The Bowmanville and District Branch of the Navy League of Canada invites the General Public to a "BattUe of Atlantic" Memorial Service at the Bowmanville Ceotaph Sunday, May--2nd-at2:10 p.m.