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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-11-08, Page 15TI-IURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAG) 15, New minimum wages effective January 1 Labour Minister Fern Guin- don announced in the Legislat- ure this week that a minimum wage of $2.00 an hour for employees in general industry will become effective through- out Ontario on January 1, 1974. Present rate of $1.80 became effective February 1, 1973. The minimum rate will apply to all employees except students under the age of 18. The student rate w,j11 be $1.65 per hour. The minimum rate for const- ruction employees will increase from $2.05 to $2.25. Guards on construction sites will rec- eive the same rate. Mr. Guindon said the purp- ose of the minimum wage was to give workers whose bargain- ing power is limited a measure of protection against exploitat- ion. He said the minimum wag would be continually under review and if circumstances so warranted, he would have no hesitation in recommending further increases in the min- imum wage. Mr. Guindon also proposed amendments to the Employ- ment Standards Act on statutory holidays, annual vacations and premium pay for overtime. The amendments will require that all employees will receive four statutory holidays with pay, Good Friday, Dominion Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day - in 1974. This provision will be extended to include New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Victoria Day as holidays with pay on January 1, 1975. Effective January 1, 1974, all employees will be entitled to two weeks annual vacation pay with pay after one year of employment. At the present time, an employee receives one week vacation after the first year and two weeks vacat- ion after two years employment Beginning January 1, 1975, a premium rate of 1 -1/2 times regular rate will be required for all hours worked in excess of 44 hours per week. Previousl: overtime rates were required after 48 hours per week. Bowling scores at Zurich Lanes LADIES BOWLING LEAGUE, November 5, 1973 Alley Pops - Donna Hamather - 753 Happy Gang - Mary Orr - 587 Jolly Six - Mona Campbell- 599 Packers - Marion Rader - 660 Slow Pokes - Marian Sullivan - 526 Starlites - Diane Becker - 664 The Angels - Carmel Sweeney - 572 Town & Country Six - D. Goldsmith -659 Total Points Points 7 39 0 0 2 37 7 41 2 16 5 30 '7 31 0 16 Ups & Downs - Rosaleen Berends - 612 5 35 HIGH SINGLE - Nellie Trott - 346 HIGH TRIPLE - Donna Hamather - 753 HIGH AVERAGE - Marg Clark - 200 Mary Laporte - 200 SENIOR MIXED BOWLING, November 1, 1973 1 -Ii Hopes - H. Geiger - 628 5 28 Newcomers - A. Desch - 56 9 2 2 8 Whippoorwills - L. Gascho-541 0 0 Hawkeyes - L. Gascho - 554 7 40 Varieties - L Willert 550 E. Keenan- 550 7 35 Ramblers - H. Finkbeiner - 636 0 16 HIGH SINGLE - L. Willert - 301 HIGI-1 TRIPLE - L. Willert - 706 L. Rader - 706 OPEN DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH Mon. to Fri, 7:30 - 1:00 Sat. & Sun. 8:00 - 1:00 DINNERS All week long -5:30- 8:00 You Are Always Welcome! Dining Room Licensed Under LLBO SATURDAY, (NOVEMBER 11 For your listening and dancing pleasure 'The Marie Holland Duo' Green Forest Motor Hotel YOUR HOSTS "PETE and "CAROLE" DEITZ Highway 21 - GRAND BEND Police report On Monday, at 9:20 a.m. a truck driven by Douglas Par- sons, Exeter, and a car driven by Dwight Strain, Clinton, collided on Canada Ave., at Huron Park. Total damage was estimated at $800 by Constable Dale Lamont. Also on Monday at 12:05 p.m a truck driven by Milton Taylor Exeter, and a car driven by Catherine Isaac, R,R.2, Lucan, collided on Columbia Cres., Huron Park. Damage to the Isaac vehicle was estimated at $250. by Constable Frank Giffin. On Monday, at 4:15 p.m, cars driven by Cecil Skinner, Exeter, and Patricia Hair, R.12.3, Exeter, collided on Highway No 4, south of Exeter when one of the cars stopped for a school bus. Ilair, Thelma King and Murray Hunter, passen gers in the cars wereinjured. Damage was estimated at $550 by Constable Dale Lamont On Tuesday at 4:40 p. ni. cehicles driven by Gerald Vandyke, London and Stewart McCall, Walton, collided on Highway No 4 south of Ilensall. Vandyke received minor injur- ies. Total damage was estim- ated at $2, 000 by Constable Bill Lewis. On Friday, at 3:45 p.m. cars driven by Wayne Glanville, Crediton and Larry Prouty, Huron Park, collided on High- way No 4 south of Exeter. Damage was estimated at $2,5 00 by Constable Bill Lewis. With the advent of winter upon us, area motorists are reminded that the roads will become slippery and more caut- ion should be exercised. Allow youself twice the normal dist- ance between you and the vehicle in front. Bayfield (continued from page 12) son; 5 to 8 years girls, fancy, Shan, Hutchings, Cindy Renner, Luanne Erickson; 5 to 8 girls comic, Cindy Talbot, Lisa Talbot, Debbie Siertsema; 5 to 8 boys fancy, John Garrett, Wayne Gale, Trevor Scotchmer; 5 to 8 boys comic, Robbie Siertsema, Davis Phoenix, Michael Clark; 9 to 12 girls fancy, Lynn Hudson, Lori Tal- bot, Anne Talbot; 9 to 12 girls comic, Hope Renner, Crystal Huffman, Mary Lynn Talbot; 9 to 12 boys comic, Andrew Erickson, Robert Boyes, David Yates; 9 to 12 boys fancy, Kenny Merner, Dennis Merner Jeffery Merner; girls over 12, fancy, Kathy Merrier; boys over 12 fancy, Randy Castle; boys over 12 comic, David Fawcett. Chocolate bars, apples and potato chips were distributed by Lions members following the judging. 25TH Anniversary DANCE FOR Roy & Marg Clarke SAT., NOV . 17 in the DASHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE Music by "THE LESPERANCE TRIO" Everyone Lunch Welcome Provided NO Gifts Please! THE DOMINION HOTEL ZURICH PROUDLY PRESENTS MOZART'S Melody Make s For your listening and dancing pleasure Friday & Saturday, Nov. 9 & 10 STORE HOURS- MON. THROUGH FRI 11 A M to 9 P M. SAT. 9 A.M to 6 P.M BLUE DENIM - SIZES 7 to 14 - FACTORY SECONDS 6OGIRLS FLARED JEANS BLUE DENIM - SIZE 10 - 14X - FACTORY SECONDS 60 PRE -TEEN FLARED JEANS REG. WEEK $ 77 6.98 CHAMBRAY (LIGHT BLUE) - SIZES 10 - 14X - FACTORY SECONDS 60 PRETEEN CUFFED BAGGIES;4a. �:K $ 2 97 -6O WHITE, YELLOW, PINK & BLUE DOZ. GIRLS BRIEFS SIZE 4 TO 6X SIZES 7 TO 10 & 10 - 14 SLEEVELESS TOPS & BRIEFS, WHITE, GREEN & YELLOW TOPS 13 7 c RED & BLUE, YELLOW & GREEN THIS 40 BOYS &MEN'S UNDERWEAR Is DOZ. SUB -STANDARD BRIEFS•wEEK 7 7C