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> 2 - Orono Weekly Times, August 15, 1979 Orono Weekly Times THERE IS A CONCERN • There is a concern in this community over the plight of the Vietnamese refugees and this concern is surfacing through a positive action which could well see five refugee families locate in the Orono area. The accounts of these actions do appear on the front page of this issue and to say the least this action by many in the community if gratifying. Canada and Canadians do have à lot to offer and in the end a lot to receive in helping to relocate the refugee families within the Canadian society. It is a realization that we do live within a world wide community and also the realization that we cannot survive morally or physically by building a fence around Canada. / 'The first to realize this fact are those persons who were displaced after World War II from the Netherlands and the European Jewish community and who now reside in this country contributing to its welfare and wellbeing. Many of these people now live in this community and contribute to the stature of the Canadian image we hold dear. We will look back in the future to this era, assisting the Vietnamese refugees, as another link in the building of Canada on moral base. Certainly there will be problems but these will be overcome through the diligence of the sponsors and the determination of the refugees to play their part in their new country. Our congratulations are certainly extended to those sponsoring groups who have set an example in this community and we wish them well in their endeavours. Through the joint efforts of local industry, the church and the Community much can be done to the benefit of all. "(CantinuedTrom page 1) . SAM AT QUEEN'S PARK Plydesign committee for Operation Lifeline Lifeline in Willowdale, said they were not looking for financial support of the families into the commynity but would look for moral support when the families arrive. He also said they had donations of food to last for a two month period. Mr. Klasner said they were organizing an in-plant organization organization to introduce the new families to the community, giving moral support, taking them into ones home for a Canadian meal, taking the family for a picnic, assisting with language change, shopping shopping and in general just being a 'buddy'. He said through the co-operation co-operation of the community, the church and industry a great deal could be done to ease the transitional period for these new people to Canada. He hoped this would come about in Orono. Continued from page 1) ORONO UNITED CHURCH SPONSOR REFUGEE FAMILY as secretary. Hancock the Orono meeting on Monday outlined the organization re- is expected to go before the quired and the responsibilit- Official Board of the Orono ies of the sponsoring group. It - United Church early in Sept- has been estimated that it will ember. It is expected that the cost about $1200 per person per family in sponsorship but this depends on availability of employment and donations of food, clothing, furniture etc. Mr. Hancock said it would take three to four months before a family would arrive under the Church's sponsorship. sponsorship. ]\Ir. Hancock also pointed to thé formation of Operation Lifeline (Durham East) who were prepared to assist groups in sponsoring • 'boat people' to this area. This group was organized following following a meeting in Bowmanville on July 31st. The recommendation from recofnmendation will be approved. approved. At the Monday meeting a local committee was set up with the * exception of a chairman and a chairman of the Language and Interpretation Interpretation committee. # Committee appointments are: John Dewitt, vice-chairman; vice-chairman; Mrs. Bob Hancock, secretary; Ray Dickson, treasurer; treasurer; Marvin Colvin, furniture; furniture; Bob Hancock, sponsorship-initiation; sponsorship-initiation; Mrs, Kemp, clothing; Gerritt de Jonge, employment; Mrs. Don Harhm, Medical'and Dental; Roy Forrester, accommodation'and accommodation'and transportation. (Continued from page 1) Clarke points finger dump , was open to all the elements, "this has been have no future. "We are going to have to point out to Hydro that they are responsible for these properties, said Courte. Clarke. Clarke. : Clarke then pointed his , attack to Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. which operates a dump in the Port Granby area of the Town. He said the dump was , a disgrace. Eldorado, he » claimed, had spent considerable considerable money on the site constructing two rentions ponds, which was a farce. He also stated that the rention ponds were tatty and doubted Eldorado had ever gone back after their construction. Clarke also suggested that there was no monitoring of the ponds by Eldorado and that the re'fuse dumped in the going on for forty years, he said, and commented that Hydro was only a baby to Eldorado. Mayor Rickard pointed out, that a committee of the entire council had been appointed to consider such matters with Hydro and Eldorado but as yet it had not met'. Counc. Holliday said they would meet this coming week to consider the issues brought before council by Counc. Clarke. Counc. Hobbs also pointed to the need for the maintenance maintenance and occupancy by-law and said there were a lote of unkept and unsafe premises in the Town'that should be brought up to a safe point. Report from Queen's Park Sam Cureatz, M.P.P. Durham East There are almost 4 million people working in Ontario, ui this total over 40 percent are women. This week 1 would like to take a few moments to look at some of the ways that the Government of Ontario has succeeded in creating greater opportunities for the women of this province. This procéss of equalization of opportunity has been done in several ways. In the legislative legislative context, laws have been changed regulating employment, employment, income and the rights of women within a family context. As well, the Government, Government, in its role as a public employer, has attempted to provide society with a clear example of the affirmative steps that can be taken to redress imbalances in the work force. Here are a few • examples of Government initiatives. initiatives. The Employment Standards Standards Act is a major law which effects women in the workforce. workforce. There are sections included on hours of work, minimum wage, benefit plans, and a range of other topics which affect all workers. workers. Within the Act, two important sections relate to women - sections on equal pay and pregnancy leave. In simple terms, the law states that, unless the pay scale is based on seniority, merit, quality or quantitiy or any other criterion not based pn sex, an employer must pay the same wages to men and women doing similar work. The jobs to be. compared must, or course, be performed performed in the same establishment under similar conditions. As well, the law ensures job security for the pregnant employee provided she has worked at least one year and eleven weeks before the birth of a child. Under the terms of the law, a woman is entitled to seventeen weeks of flexible leave of absence from her job, as long as she takes no more than 11 weeks before the expected date of delivery and no less than six weeks afterward. The Ministry of Labour is responsible for the supervision supervision of the, laws relevant to women in the workplace. Any enquiries regarding women's job rights can be directed to the Ontario Women's Bureau of the Ministry of Labour at Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario. Ontario. • In â different sector, the Ontario Government has reformed reformed the law relating to women in a family context. The current law reflects several basic themes. First, there is equality of the sexes. Second, it emphasizes the duty of individuals to take responsibility for themselves to the best of their capabilities capabilities and • to aid the other members of their family who cannot fend for themselves. And third, it ensures the flexibility of the law to respond to the particular needs of individual families, allowing the partners wide latitude, in arranging their own rules for property, support, support, and the raising of children. Sections of the law deal with family assets, support, contracts, and damages. damages. As well, changes have been made affecting family benefits benefits for working mothers. Now, women who try to work as an alternative to remaining remaining on Family Benefits may keep a larger amount of their earnings over their Family Benefits payments. These are a* few examples of the types of programs that the Ontario Government has in effect relating to women's rights. Ontario is one of the most progressive jurisdictions jurisdictions in the world relating tô human rights in général. There is another area of equal rights that has made the news lately and that is the Boat People. I have had occasion to be invited and ■ have attended organizational meetings in my riding called Operation Lifeline. It goes without saying that these organisers should be commended commended and there is no doubt the Canadian response to this tragic situation is commendable, commendable, however, it is the responsibility of all Canadians Canadians to see beyond the immediate crisis and have our Federal Government continually continually question those countries countries as to why such à mass exodus is taking place and why they should not bear the responsibility. Stuff's Pharmacy ORONO, ONT. • ' 983-S0Q9 J. H . S.T U : T T UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. B.E. Long B.Th. Organist and Choir Director David Gray NEWCASTLE, KIRBY AND ORONO UNITED CHURCHES SUMMER SCHEDULE August 19 th August 26th and September 2nd Newcastle United Church All services at 10:30 p.m. ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sun. August 19th at 7:30 p.m. REJOICE Service in Song. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service-10:00 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th. Salem Christian Fellowship Durham Non-Denominational Full Gospel SUNDAY 11: a.m. 6:00 p.m. WED.: BIBLE STUDY 7:30 P.M. Formerly Salem School Ontario^ , new30% incentive to invest in small business Small Business Development Corporations Program This new program is designed to encourage private sector.investment in small businesses throughout Ontario by the formation of Small Business Development Corporations. , The Incentive Investors who purchase equity shares in a Small Business Development Corporation receive financial incentives incentives that am'ount to a 30% grant for . individuals and a 30% tax credit for corporations. On a $1,000 investment, individual investors get a $300 grant and/corporations, a $300 tax credit against Ontario Corporations Income Tax. It's a straightforward,process and the Ministry of Révenue is ready to ' receivq applications. Formation of a Siqall Business Development Corporation An individual, corporation or group of investors can set up a Small Business' Development Corporation to invest in eligible small businesses, if certain requirements are met. PleâseAskUs Ministry of Revenue staff are ready to discuss with you how to establish a Small Business Development Corporation Corporation "and how to apply fora grant or tax credit. If you require information or assistance, assistance, call our Information Centre toll-free from anywhere in Ontario: • In Metro Toronto, dial 965-8470 • In Area Code 807, ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2Î100 . • It) all other ar.eas, dial 1-800-268-7121 LorneMaeck, Minister of Revenue^ Frank Miller, - - * Treasurer of Ontario Larry Grossman, Minister of Industry'and Tourism Ontario * nMSBm