A THE LIVI G LATE E ORIAL HERBER 00W VOL. 3, NO. 18 TIIURSDAY, MAY 3,1973 10 CET Cyril Wick, John Howden - Waîden of Ontario County, Norman Down, Mayor Des Newman, and Gord Wick - president of the Brooklin Horicultural Socety, display the plaque dedicated to the late Cou ncillor Heber Down. Photo by Mike Burgess PLANTIN& REOT By Mike Burgess Three o'clock last Sunday afternoon about one hundred relatives, friends, and inter- ested people gathered in front of the Brooklin M emnoriîal1 Arena to witness the "Dedica- tion and Planting" Ceremony in memory of one of Brook- lin's best liked men, the late Heber Down. Cordon D. Wick, president of the Brooklin Horticultural Society, opened the ceremony with "Today we are gathered to plant this tree in the hopes that its presence will help us remember a man who is in- deed worthy of note, the late councillor Heber Down." Mr. Wîck went on to say "it is 1 believe fitting to use such a tree as a reminder, since it is a iîving thing which will grow on to spread its beauty for those around it to enjoy". The tree chosen was a 'Sunburst Locust' which Mr. Wick cornpared to the quali- tics of Heber Down. "Its open and inviting shade are like his open friendliness, wit and goQd humour which always characterized this honest forthright man. Its golden tipped leaves remind us of Heber's t win kl1y eyes and sparkling conversation, espe- cially with ladies ini the crowd. Its sturdy trunk and strong growth habit are like the solid base of hard work, vigorously completed that rnade Heber Down well respected in al circles of bis endeavours. The tree's somewhat thorny na- ture reminds us of his ten- acity and perseverance in sticking to the heart of a problem until a right and just solution was found." Mr. Wick also stated he "hdhoped to dedicate the park bench roday as well, but due to transportation diffi- culties it was not possible to have it here in time for the ceremony." A mieta I plaque commiemno- rating this historic occasion was displayed by Cyril Wick, and dedicated by Rev. Mundy, but was not perinanently mounted as consideration is being given to mouniting this plaque in a large rock. The plaque and park bench were made avaijable through the many donations received from local and ProvinceWide clubs which Mr. Down had been involved in, as well as from individual donors. Honored guests present were: Mayor Desmond New- man; John Howden, Warden of Ontario County; Council- lors Don Lovelock, and Gerry Enmm; Relatives of Mr. Down including: brothers Norman and Wilbur Down; sister Bea- trice Osborne; nephews Lloyd, Allan, Carl, Bruce, Wesley and Elmer Down and Frank Hayes; nieces Marjorie Wer- den, Ruth Bestwick, an d Dean Osborne; and farm man-' ager Dave Coats. Ed Broadbent, M.P. for Oshawa-Wliitby and N.D.P. spokesman in the House of Commons on the Auto Pact, recently returned from two days of' meetings in Washing- ton concerning tliis agreement. At this meeting were repre- sentatives of the State, Trea- sury, and Commerce Depart- ments, including Mr. WilIis Armstrong the Assistant Sec- retary of State for Economic Affairs, and Mr. Rufus Smith the Deputy Assistant Secre- tary of State for CanadiaAn Affairs. The purpose of the meet- ing was to Iearn from the Americans at both Executive and Legislative levels their concernis and opinions on the Canada-U.SA. Auto Trade Agreement, as recent Anieri- can news stories had suggested increasing U.S. Government criticism of the Pact, and to convey a Canadian viewpoint. As a resuit of this meeting, Mr. Broadbent senses "a legiti- mate coneern on the Ameni- can side for equity in the agreement," but also feels that "we have to be equally fair both ways". The meeting showed that there is general recognition in the three branches of the U.S. Govern- ment, and agreement-that the Pact has been beneficial to both the U& and Canada. There was a difference of opinion oni the extent of the net deficit experienced by Canada in the '65-'69 period. Mr. Broadbent said "l'm not questioning the honesty" of the pact, and althougli there is opposition to the MOTORING...... BIRD'S EVE VIEW.... KALNINS' COLIJMN... first two safeguards at both levels, he went on to say "The principal concern is the prohibitive I15% duty pay- able by Canadians who pur- chase (cars) in the U.S. to bring back to Canada" where- as, he pointed out, it doesn't work the other way. He also felt there is "no justification for the price differential" be- tween American and Cana- PAGE 5 PAGE6 P!X E 8 TO INSIDE TIL-WEEK SI'ARS.ýCOPE . ........ PAGE 12 BURCZSS GIRL PAGE 13- Trade Pact Needs