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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-06-17, Page 1133 YEAR -24` WEDNESDAY,GNAL JUN EJ,'.- - 51 CliNTS PER COPY Miners reject company offer Safetyi sues resolved but many items left outstanding Members of the Energy and Chemical Workers Union Leal 16 voted imanimously to reject a ret company offer and continue the strike against the Sifto Salt division of Domtar. Local 16 president Guy Robinson said all 196 union members present at the meeting Sunday voted to reject the company offer. The two sides got bad to the bargaining table on June 4 at the call of mediato' 'Bert Stevens. Negotiations were held iin Kitchener June 4 and 5 and re;,.-iaue-ni ed oii Monday, Jute G. The coinpany p a memorandum for presentation to the, union in the early + hours of Thursday, June 11. While many issues remained unresolved between *awe s dens h r dz .werevrnede oto the caw ef hn.eaai h and safety, an issue of top priority to the union. Robinson explained that the union was successful in a critical area of negotiations, namely health and safety. "We now have a committee for health and safety with equal representation from the union and com- pany. It .wIW investigate all major int -es and fatalities and -reportUnsafe c onditions,'a he said. "There was a committee but there was only one union Variety store robbed by masked man A Goderich area man, Larry Lee, 34, of Huron , Haven Park, appeared in Provincial Court here Monday facing charrgges of armed robbery. Goderich Police Chief Pat King said a man armed with a knife and wearing a ski mask entered the Mac's Milk Stan orn Bayfield Road Friday at 6.30 p.m.and demanded money from the Berk. There was no-one else in the store at the time. The robber made off with $90 in cash. Police arrested Lee two hours later at his residence and laid the charge. Most of the money was recovered. In other police business, four people were arrested for attempted theft of gasoline from Sherwood Bus Lines on Saturday, June 13. Police have also been investigating several, complaints about excessive radio and stereo noise. Chief King said that if people 200 feet from the source of the noise complain, it is contravention of the Boise bylaw. He said people are being warned to turn down radios and stereos or charges will be laid. The same applies to car horns, or modified horns that offer a few bars of a favorite song. Excessive use of horns is covered under the Highway Traffic Act. Although modified horns may be purchased, it is in contravention of the HTA to use them excessively. tee= 'teen INSIDE THE SIGNAL -STAR Ladies have tourney See the sports pages for pictures and stories about the successful first annual Goderich Women'sInvitational Fastball Tournament. Church celebrates Sunday, June 21 will mark the beginning of the 150th year of the founding of North Street United congregation. Read about the celebration piansiin Joanne Buchanan's story on page 1A. Bert & Ernie are back The Bert and Ernie Kiddie Club is back again this summer with more fun and games for small children. The rec department is also st offering a playground program for older children. See page IA for details. Regular Feature Classified .... Pg. 15-16 Real Estate ..Pg. 17-18 B. Board Pg. bA Jottings Pg. 6A Farm Pg. SA Church P,'.10A Tid Bits Pg. 2 Newborns Pg. 3 Editorials Pg. 4 Columns Pg. 4 Obits Pg.7 representative and the company didn't relinquish reports." Much to Robinson's delight, the sides have also agreed to a joint training program through which all employees will be trained on proper and safe p'� wanes, suiaae ag that he says has Leen lac -king "The committee will police training and the company is willing -it's super," he said. "People were not always preprly Mined but senior ople should be involved in training employees. Top level inanagement has agreed that tiraiaieg and safety is iopbriority." Robinson viewed the concessions as a major breakthrough in the [negotiation process, claiming that it would alleviate some of the fears. "Them are always fears. Tryst's part of mining and you have to live with it," he explained_ "But now we have more control over what is going on and it will prevent some fatalities." With respect to wages, the company made an offer of a 13% per cert increase in the fast year of a two - ®e r �'�°nt rapt nee19pe ca! t iw the 04101.01.1.4 a c,o,. The anion says it lost grimed to inflation on a three-year contract and is seekiii 20 per cent in the first year and a 15 per' a in°reas in the second year of a two- year dam. Tl;e corrin as y and ration have ant area deed are agreement on shift pzemiiims or overtime pay. The work week has been deed but premmiwns and shifts haven't been spelled out. The union wants the right to havea choice in overtime work The sides must also cane to terms on a benefit package that includes provisions for 1 scar. , inlet siva t, dente! man .and greens - plan. Robinson said only 10 per cent of the employees belong to the present pension plan to which the em- ployee and employer contribute equally_ The union is negotiating icor Shinn "rC paid plan. The negotiating committee recommended the union reject the comparw offer and the mere did so in resounding fashion. While safety issues were resolved to mutual satisfaction, Robinson was surprised atter c?unpnany offer. "I thought the company would be more realistic and I was surprised at the figures," he said. The strike is now 10 weeks old and , the union president says *orale is surp!irngly surd-. The rapid fire offerings of two auctioneers filled Saltford Valley Hall .Saturday as the Goderich Rotary Club held its first auction sale_` The auctioneers who handled the day -long chores of attracting bids were Harold Lamb and Huron-h'liddieses MPP, Jack Riddell. The Rotary auction featured thousands of items that ranged from cars, trucks and appliances to items of the antique variety. More auction pictures appear on Page ?.t Photo by Dave Sykes) Canada Week invites visitors BY JOANNE BUCHANAN Goderich will be bustling with people and special activities as Canada Week is celebrated June 26-28. Besides the Optimist Club's second annual Musical Festival and Friends, there will be events put on by the Tourist Committee, Legion Branch 109, the Sailing Club, the Lions Club, the Laketown Band and St. George's Anglican Church. The weekend will kick off Friday at 4 p.m. when the music festival gets underway at Harbor Park. It will continue until midnight and will feature a hospitality tent as well . as the sounds of various folk and blue grass groups. Also on Friday night, there will be a pub night in the Virny Court lounge at the Legion for members and guests. On Saturday at 10 a.m. the Goderich Sailing Club will sponsor a Laser Sailing Regatta at the harbor. This will continue .until Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday. The music festival and hospitality tent will open at Harbor Park al noon until midnight again on Saturday. There will be a barbecue and arts and crafts displays will be set up. Daycare is available for the children who will also have their own special program beginning at 2 p.m. This program will feature Grant Ellison on guitar, the Goderich Young People's Theatrical Troupe and magician Geoff Dibbs. St. George's Aiiglican Church is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its church building with a homecoming weekend that will feature afternoon tea at the rectory on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.; a babysitting service; a penny fair; pony rides and an old fashioned candy booth. There will be buggy rides and tours of the town from 2-7:30 p.m. (starting in front of the church). And from 5-8 p.m. there will be a smorgasbord salad supper in the church hall. This supper is open to the public with tickets on sale at Campbell's of Goderich. There are a variety of activities on Saturday evening including a forties dance in the Jubilee Room at the Legion for members and guests; a barn dance at Clayton Laithwaite's barn for members and for- mer members of St. George's Church; and a giant fireworks display at the harbor beginning at dusk (get there early and pick a good spot). On Sunday morning, many of the town's churches will be holding special services to welcome visitors. St. George's anniversary service at 1I a.m. will be very special. The Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast in Court House Park for the public from 8-11 a.m. and the Legion will hold a 'Friendship Breakfast' in the Jubilee Room for Legion guests from Bay City. In the afternoon and evening, the Lions Club will continue to feed the masses, as they put on their popular beef barbecue. Also Sunday morning there will be a cycling or walking tour of Goderich. The Tourist Committee, in conjunction with the Goderich Historical Society, will be providing maps and information to people who register at the Welcome Centre Sunday morning. There is no charge for this chance to explore the town at one's own leisure. At 1 p.m. there will be a Luncheon in St George's Church hall for those who attended the special church service. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a flag raising and civic ceremony in Court House Park at which time, visitors from Goderich's sister city, Bay City, Michigan, will be welcomed. • Sunday has been set aside to commemorate the founding of Goderich t although the actual date was June 29 in Iiudil and a Founder's Day parade will begin at 2:15 pin. from Agricultural Park. up South Street and around The Square. Floats are still needed to depict friendship days and founder's day 9 call the Recreation Office ). Prizes will be given in several categories. There will also be a levee in the Vimy lounge at the Legion Sunday afternoon for members and guests. The maisic festival continues on Sunday also with a barbecue and children's program in the afternoon. The Goderich Laketown Band will stage one of its summer band concerts in Court House Park Sunday evening beginning at 7 p.m. with music being provided by the New Hamburg Town Band. So, get out there and attend the events of your choice. A lot of people have worked very hard to make the weekend one that you won't forget for a long time. All you have to do is participate' community response to hospital fund is excellent In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Alexandra Marine and General Hospital this year. plans for the 1495,000 critical care area have been launched. One-half of the total costs will be met by the hospital. It is expected the other half can be collected through an organized cornmumty campaign forifunds. Chief of Staff Dr. Michael Conlon said Monday evening at the board's annual meeting that corn- munity response and recognition for the hospital's need for continued development of the critical care area, has been excellent. Dr. James Hollingworth expressed the delight of the medical staff at the decision to mount the project, and pledged the support of medical staff to it. "We had approached the Ministry in the new year for capital funding," said Gordon Crabb at the meeting. "However. we were turned down and although a delegation from your board met with the Deputy Minister of Health two weeks ago. the answer was still a very emphatic no. But the board remains undaunted. according to Crabb. "We have decided to embark on a fund raising project to finance the balance of the construction. said Crabb. "Although the campaign has not yet started, there have been very favorable indications that once more the community will rally in support of the hospital." Just to round out the anniversary year. the hospital board has seen the completion of the new psychiatric wing, and will begin preparing for the accreditation surrey team which is due to review the hospital this yam` Goder enc._ man killed in three - three -car crasit Two people were tolled and fiair in- jured ina threenar collision west of The Goderich Provincial Police said 213. _ of and Raney, 16, R.R. 4 Sabath, wee hailed whom vehicles driven by Mathew Haney, Sector& and Brace Meardown of Godetith collided head-on about 10 p.m. Trilby on Bighway 0 between Clinton and Seafedk Police said a vehicle driven by Bruce Shearitimn was attempting to pass a truck when it sideswiped a car driven by David Ifildleton, R.R. 4 Cimton and then collided wilhthe Haney car. Mathew Haney, driver of the ca and husband of Diana, remains in fair contititri in Unive[i ty London. Sheatdown is also in fair condition ditiron in University Hospital Ilrlivid Piltiddleton and his wife were treated for minor injuries acid their daughter was not injured, Police charges are Town applies for low interest rate ministry loan The town of Goderich will apply for a Mainstreet Revitalization loan in cooperation with the BIA to complete sidewalk construction wort on streets radiating from TheSgakare. BIA chairman, Pete McCauley approached canal Monday vritho proposed construction plan at a total estimated cost of $316,500 spread Over a few years. The plans call for the motion' of inteafot4dng .a....n..� .=..r,•-�ra�� .vain �r -aa�sn - streets If the application meats with Ministry of Housing e approval, the town will receive a loan in the aamotmt of $150,000 at one per cent interest, The loan wall be repaid over ten years with the town's portion being $100,!100. The reamaink g coat of the contruction parogramwil be paid from a fund in which the town and BIA coa- ti -aide 0,000 each year. McCauley reoommamded that council apply for the lana interest downtown revitalization loan and councillor Elsa Hayden said Sit would bean unwise decision if they didn't make use of thernoney While admitting thatcouncrl shouldtake advantage of the low-interest loan, councillor Jim Searls suggested that maned should not commit itselfto funds in1982. • "Next -Year iriAlitiie'a`piicdtnaePtliisad~ "The loan was available' four years ago of one per cent" The proposed construction plan would include Kern, West, North, Hamilton, South,, 'Montreal and Colborne Streets. Deputy -reeve Bob Allen lauded the initiative of the BIA adding that the work would enhancethe area mend the S ume. "I am pleased to see the BIA move in this respect and it is a worthwhile project," he said. "It would certainly clean up the area." Councillor Stan Profit submitted that the job could be completed in much cheaper fashion if the sidewalks were concrete with perhaps three feet of interlocking brick on the outside edge. ..Sidewalks on The Square are 12 feet and nine fed of that could be concrete with three feet of in- terlocking king brick on 'the outside with planters," he said. -The sidewalk doesn't need to be replaced and we don't have to spend so much." The town will make application for the loan to the Ministry of Housing and the project will require approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. Petition government to battle inflation Goderich town council unanimously endorsed a resolution that' petitions the federal government to lower interest rates and combatinflation. At its regular meeting Monday. commcil endorsed a resolution from the town of Tecumseh that urges the government to take immediate steps to lower interest rates on loans and mortgages and to implement controls to combat inflation. While councillors were in agreement that steps should be taken to improve the economic climate of Canada. there was disagreement about the methods. Councillor Jim Sends said that inflation and high interest rates had "broken families" in Canada and neggested that something be done to ease the burden. -We should take steps on this one and council can at least show that they're thinking of the people." he said. "People are leaving their homes by the thousands because of interest rates_.' Councillor Elsa Haydon said she agreed with the sentiment expressed around the council table but added that the matter would not be immediately rectified by the government simply because it was demanded. "I agree with the sentiment but we seem to think the government can do everything for us." she said. Do you think that if enough letters are sent the in- terest rate will be lowered It is not as simple as that and if it is. then it is a dictatorial situation." Many countries, inchading Israel Great Britain and West Gerrea ny. are facing r uch higher rates of in- flation than Canada deputy -reeve Bob Allen said. "If you want aps-wers then send the government advice of what exactly you want done," he said. Council also offered its endorsation to a resolution concerning education tares. Councillor Stan Profit introduced a motion to receive and file the resolution. arguing that council must know what the people want before something is done. Profit submitted that council would be in a position to support such a resohition if they were petitioned by the peopne to dux sante:king about edeaatiae tare .