Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-16, Page 26• Citizens News October 23. 1980 • S • l' • Ti:.3444 C�.: Golden Although the weather -was cold and gloomy for the weekend, Our Home was alive with activity 'for our annual Thanksgiving Family dinner which was • held on Sunday evening. As usual we had a large number of guests dine with their families and friends. We were fortunatein having Mr. Don Brodie of Brucefield and Mr. Douglas Klopp, Zurich, entertain the WET CONDITIONS SLOW RUNNERS — The South Huron Junior Panmers just couldn't get their running game untracked guests with organ music Thursday in their game with the Goderich Vikings. Making one of the day's longer runs for the juniors was Tony Jones. Block- during the afternoon, and ing for Jones were Jim Perry and Kevin Oke. Staff photo wish to thank them en behalf of the Residents and staff. JACK RIDDELL Both Opposition parties and some farm groups have strongly criticized the recent report of a two-year Royal Commission into discounts and allowances in Ontario's food chain. Having been instrumental in getting an inquiry into discounting and allowances I consider this report to be a "whitewash" and I believe there is every likelihood that it will do infinitely more harm than good. The con- clusions and recom- mendations of the report have little or not connection with the testimony heard during the enquiry. It was obvious from testimony which we heard that these discounting and rebating practices have a very damaging effect for both ' producers and con- sumers. ,The whole competitive market structure is warped out of shape, customers have arbitrary choices of products made for them, and there is fartoo much concentration of economic power all along the food chain. Food rebates, layoffs Plant layoffs The Minister of Labour, Dr. Robert Elgie, has an- nounced a five point program to help workers laid off in plant shutdowns. However, this has been denounced as inadequate by the labour movement and by Opposition Leaders. The plan calls for the following (a) a change in pension laws to permit some measure of portability and make it possible for some laid -off workers to_ get pensions before age 65 (under present legislation a worker over 45 and with ten years service must wait until age 65 for a pension if laid off in a shutdown); (b) a legislative committee study of the question of making payment of severance mandatory for employers; (c) amendment of the Employment Standards Act to ensure that workers given pay in lieu of a mandatory notice period get fringe benefits (such as pensions) to the end of the notice period as well; (d) companies to be forced to participate in and pay for a manpower adjustment committee to help ousted workers find new jobs; and (e) a new government office to be created to probe the reasons for plant closings and to develop an in- terministerial response to help communities affected by the shutdown. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith strongly'criticized the plan as being inadequate. The NDP Leader was also critical, but said he would support it. The President of- the Ontario Federation - of Labour stated that the plan "hasn't responded seriously to the main questions. we've been raising....We're not just talking about people on the verge of - early. retirement. When a company goes belly - up, every worker should be able to take his pension eredits with him to the next job." The Canadian Director of the huge United Auto Workers accused the government of sliding the real tough issues into committee "until the heat dies down". Government advertising Members of the Liberal Caucus, concerned about a perceived dramatic increase in advertising for pre- election purposes, have tabled questions to 25 ministers about how much is being spent on the,ads, some of which they consider to be misleading and partisan, while others contain subliminal messages. We want to know the total advertising budgets this year and last, and which agencies are employed. Copies of radio and TV scripts and printed materials used in various - Attention Farmers Huron Dead Stock Removal Clinton, Ont. - We are now paying $5.00 - $15.00 for fresh dead or disabled cows and horses and stock or cattle over 500 lbs. All small calves and pigs picked up free of charge Fast efficient service 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week Call collect 482-9811 CaII us first, you won't have to call anyone else. t r. publicity campaigns are also requested. The decision to make a concerted effort , to get complete information on advertisingi thought to total about $25 million this year, was made at a recent Caucus meeting. Race relations ,The: Minister of Labour, Dr. Robert Elgie has told the Legislature that he's asked for considerably more money for the Ontario - Human Rights Commission, and particularly its race relations devision. The budget this year is close to $3.1 million, up from 1.8 million in the 1979-80 fiscal year. Last month the head of the Race Relations division complained to a Toronto newspaper that lack of money and staff made him pessimistic about the future of race relations in the Province. Jury duty Legislation has been in- troduced which would allow blind persons, anyone over 70 years of age and clergymen to be eligible for jury duty in Ontario. Jim McGuigan (Lib. Kent -Elgin) introduced Private Memb- er's Bill last session intend to permit blind persons to serve on juries. Other amendments to the Juries Act introduced by the Government would allow the presiding judge to excuse thosewhose religiouspractice or belief conflicts with jury service, prevent an em- ployer from firing a worker summoned for jury duty, and permit jury service to be deferred or excused where the service would result in serious hardship to someone else. • Police chases Even though five people have died and 138 have been injured in the 1,800 chases by Ontario Provincial Police in the past two years, Ontario won't ban high-speed police chases. Tabling statistics in the Legislature the Solicitor General, Roy McMurtrey, states that such a ban would not make sense. He made the statement just two days after two people escalfed serious in- jury when their car was cut in half by a stolen car being chased by York Regional Police in Toronto. ;We are also indebted to the Ladies Auxiliary for their assistance in helping to serve in the dining roomand all -who helped in the -kitchen. Monday evening films were shown followed by refreshments. • On Wednesday evening, the ladies of Bayfield United Church .sponsored the October birthday party. They provided a lively programme followed by a delicious lunch. Residents having birthdays during the month were Mr. James Clarke, Mrs. Jane Crone, Gllnipscs Mrs. Jennie Davis, Mrs. Pearl Gale and Mr. Gerald Sreenan. Gifts were presented, courtesy of the .. Ladies Auxiliary. The sympathy of residents and -staff is ex- tended to the family of the late Mr. Paul Graham. We are thankful to the St. Peter's Lutheran church for their donation of fruits and vegetables from their Thanksgiving service and all other people who have been so .generous with their donations of garden produce. Mr. Fred Gibson has been able to return to the home from University Hospital. Bingo: was played on - Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service., was -with= drawn because of the family ,dinner. We have a few wants for our hobby shop. We would appreciate receiving chinese lanterns, bittersweet, small javex 'bottles or small am- mex and thrift bottles also all sorts of greeting cards. These will help keep our. - residents occupied. MR. AND MRS. ALAN HERN Marilyn Regier and Alan Hern were united in marriage at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel, on September 6. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regier, RR 2, Zurich. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hern, RR 1 Woodham.Father J. Nelligon officiated -at the ceremony. Jane Sullivan was the organist and soloist. Violin duets were played by Gerry Smith and Linda Smith, accom- panied by Audrey Bearrs. The matron of honour was Carol Janyu, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids wore Charlene Finkbeiner, sister of the bride and Shirks Ballantyne, niece of the groom. The flowergirl was Elizabeth French, niece of the groom. The best man was Dick Lord, friend of the groom. Ushers were Wayne Hern, brother df the groom and Ron Regier, brother of the bride. After o honeymoon to Georgian Bay area, the Couple are residing at RR 1, Woodham. Photo by Joe Laurie . Our repair experts will haw your applies'se In tip tap Maps fast. Cell us. to. day. PECK APPLIANCES "IN MI MIARY OP •DOWNTOWN VARNA" VARNA , 442-71 AP • .1