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DECEMBER 4, 1969 Retarded Association - cont'd from page | .... catered to by Women of the Moose, the Head table guests included Reverend Husser, Master of Ceremonies, and Mrs. Husser, Reverend Father Cano, Holy Angels, Schreiber; Reverend Chabot, President of the Marathon Chapter; Reeve Cavanaugh and Mrs. Cavanaugh, Terrace Bay; Reeve Harness and Mrs. Harness, Schreiber; Mr. E. Charnock, Chairman Region 14, O.A.M.R.; and Mrs. Charnock; Mr. and Mrs. Banning; Bob Ferron, Northern Area Representative; Mr. John Haddad, Executive Dir- ector, O.A.M.R. and Mrs. J. Stokes, wife of MPP Jack Stokes who was unable to be present. Father Cano asked Grace, and Rev. Husser proposed theToast to the Queen, and introduced the head table guests. A telegram was read from the President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chapter congratulating the new Chapter . Mrs. Stokes brought greetings from her hus- band, and his regrets at not being able to attend. However, he pledged his | support to the Chapter. Reeve Cavanaugh spoke on behalf of the Council and People of Terrace Bay, and Reeve Harness 'added his good wishes from the Council and People of Schreiber . PAGE 5 Canada Pension Plan will take two | steps forward for your benefit Retirement Pensions payable at 65 In 1970 the Retirement Pension age will be reduced from 66 to 65. If you are 65 ... if you've been contributing to the Canada Pension Plan, and if you've retired from regular employment, contact your Canada Pension Plan Office now. If you will be 65 in 1970 get in touch- with your Canada Pension Plan Office three months before your birthday. The people there will help you fill out the application form that starts your pension cheques coming. They'll explain ho your pension is worked out... when you become eligible. You'll all the answers to questions about retirement pension. Payment is /not automatic. You must apply. The address of your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office is listed below. Your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office is: Disability Pensions payable for the first time Disability Pensions for contributors to the Canada Pension Plan will become available in 1970 for those who have contributed for 5 years. Generally, a person is considered to be disabled if he has a physical or mental disability that is so severe and likely to continue so long that he cannot get steady work. Benefits will also be available for a disabled contributor's dependent chil- dren. ' The Canada Pension Plan also may provide rehabilitation measures where practical. Eligibility for a pension will be based on an assessment of an appli- cant's medical condition. If you think you might be-eligible for a Disability Pension contact your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office. The address is listed below. Room 307, P.O. Bldg. 33 South Court Street ) Port Arthur, Ontario. 344-9131 f> ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, THE HONOURABLE JOHN MUNRO, MINISTER Mr. Charnock, of Region 14, cont'd page 9...... Try Classified For Quick Results portant i