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THE HERALD Wednesday January a has shown fine form in office If the rumors are true and party leader Ed Is leaving behind his seat in the House of Commons as the national leader of the New Democratic Party it could be a sad time for Canadians Host people shiver at the associations connected with the party with the suggestion of communist ideals But thats not what the party is about Ed Broadbents New Democrats are a touch idealistic and perhaps too backward to run Canada in practice rather than theory but they put up an admirable fight for Canadian sovereignty in the last election Kells Komer Donna Ket The party is one of the greatest critics of the federal political system While the Liberal Party under John Turner bends more than a proverbial paper doll and the Conservative party spends millions to make millions levelling all dissidents the NDP has acted as an overseer Engagement Margaret and Victor Chiasson of Acton are pleased to announce the engagement their daughter Suzanne Marie to Jody Lesley Hilfier son of Sadie and Bingo night Do you enjoy having fun and helping people at the same tame If so then helping out on Bingo Night might be for you We urgently need your help as a volunteer every third Monday Why not call the Canadian Men tal Health Association Oakville Branch a 8455044 to find out more Harold Hillier of Acton formerly of Newfoundland The wedding is to take place In September of when Suzanne has com her college education Choir time Calling all older adults If you like singing socializing and children the Interlink choir may be for you It fun its free and it every Tuesday from am to 30 a at the Bronte Legion in Oakville Call 6455044 for details FOOD0 Next To Macs MR Buy Any Other Item or More and Receive the Prices Above SKOALS EFFECT OFF MtOnSltoNinu BULK FOODS Mr Broadbent an objective critic In the face of a twoparty struggle speaking out against a threat to Canadas social pro grams and supporting movements toward equal treatment for women and minorities When other leaders vacated the televised House of Commons pro- ceedlngs to avoid inevitable at tacks who was always there Often Prime Minister would be absent when a conten tious issue was being discussed At least once he left Finance Minister Michael Wilson on his own to fend off Liberal and NDP attacks on tax hikes and budget restrictions At the Free Trade debate con ducted in both official languages shortly before the 1968 federal elec tion Mr Broadbent asked where Liberal Leader John Turner was while the House was voting on the free trade issue It seemed to Mr Broadbent that Turners ing of Canadas sovereignty at the last hour before the election was an attempt to win voter support at any cost Of course Mr Broadbent was criticized in the debate He was ac cused of deviating from his partys policy by discussing programs he would implement and what tact he would take in leading Canada economically Perhaps he was drifting from NDP party policy Perhaps the man who has stood years in the shadow of others success wanted an opportunity to lead Canada And perhaps Mr Broadbent would have been capable He had that rare blend of and action that few politicians seem to demonstrate with the ex ception of Pierre Andy Warhol said that every per son has minutes of fame Ed Broadbent had over a decade And while the countrys party politics have changed while new faces fill old suits and issues threatening Canada make us com more like the United States an old face with a different voice shouted from the House of Commons for many years A comedian on TV put it really well when he set up a scenario where Brian Mulroney John Turner and Ed Broadbent were all students In a math class The teacher turned to Brian Mulroney and said Brian what is six minus two Mr Mulroney said Perhaps my honorable col league Mr Turner could better answer that question The teacher turned to Turner who responded with Well we have consultants looking into that Meanwhile said the comedian Ed Broadbent was in the back row yelling The answer is four 124 MAIN ST SOUTH DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 8777654 Available on Natural Foods All Swiss Products In Stock NAVY BEANS OFF NOW 56kq Jain Elizabeth Beckett of James an Barbara Beckett graduated from the University of Guelph with a Masters Degree in Sociology She has accepted the position of manager at House in Guelph WILLOW LANE NATURAL FOODS SALTED MIXED NUTS Reg FLORADIX FORMULA IRON TONIC Reg NOW 15 Willow St S ACTON 8533051 ANNUAL JANUARY CLEARANCE 2550 off SELECTED LIMITED EDITION PRINTS TIe 232 Guelph St Georgetown toi