Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), March 9, 1988, p. 3

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SECTION A THE HERALD Wednesday March I US Page Sweeping format changes Proposed dump study meetings open to public as observers CAW workers at Smith and Stone went out on March B demanding better pensions higher wages and better benefits Over workers at the plant will picket the company main entrance hours a day until the strike is settled Above workers were greeted with balmy weather on the first full day of the strike but they re prepared with barrels of wood for burning In caaetheweathtrtumssour He ra I photo Smith and Stone strike employees walk off job By BRIAN MacLEOD Herald Staff Over workers at Smith and Stone are walking the picket lines after talks between management and the Canadian Auto Workers Open doors theme for World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer service was held at Norval United Church with a good alien dance from the village churches Dorothy McLean presided The women of Brazil prepared the Centennial service with the theme Open Doors Beth Ada Duff Mary Maxwell Jean Eleanor McClure Wilma Archdekln Van Lceuwen Betty Johnson Marilyn Smith and Given Laldlaw took port in the service Doris and Glenn Laldlaw song a duet God the Word In accompanied by Margaret Ridley Rev Waller Ridley In traduced Margaret McDyre of Ho ly Cross Church of Georgetown who had spent time In Peru with a YWCA group representing six communities In Ontario Using the theme Open Doors she brought a message of the tions In countries where millions live In shanty towns while in the same cities there Is wealth and beautiful homes The under privileged move In from areas where they can no longer exist searching for shelter and food SAME DAY TAX RETURNS 101 8772217 We certainly feel we require a The union went on strike Sunday afternoon A strike vole two weeks l ago gave the union a mandate to coll He als clause In the a strike with more than SO per cent In favor of walking out said Local 1121 President John Doherty who was walking the lines on Monday Workers pensions is the main Issue stalling negotiations cording to Mr CAW chief negotiator Bruce Davidson said pensions are the mo or issue but workers are also asking or better vacation benefits uncap ped cost of living allowances and an increase in wages Smith and Stone President Dr Stan agreed the pension Issue is the biggest snag in the The two sides met with a mediator from the Ministry of Labor Thurs day but that meeting produced no results He would not say If the company plans to use management personnel to keep Smith and Stone operating during the strike The union says the next move is up to the company The strike will go on until the company comes to Its senses said Mr Davidson is still considering the company next move Neither side has any plans to go back to the negotiating table In the near future The company last offer Included a pay increase of cents on hour the first year and cents the second of a twoyear contract said Mr company a offer which doesn give employees credit towards their pen sion plan for their first two years work While the tone the negotiations Is not completely amicable said Mr Davidson the two sides simply to disagree Asked If he thought this might be a long strike Mr Davidson said workers are prepared to stay out for a long time I prefer to prepare for the worst and hope for theVst have been looking into the proposed dump at the Acton quarry The committee met March in Milton to discuss all the issues rais ed by objectors to the format of the public consultation process set up by consulting firm Eco Logic Laboratories Originally the meetings were to be closed to the press and the public Some IB meetings were to be held weekly to discuss various topics and Logic would prepare a press release containing Information but at the meetings But objections by the group POWER the Region the Town of Kills and by two con groups Wednesday forced major changes to the format loca tion and even the name of the group Julllan the public liaison officer for Logic said the meetings wil be open to the press and the public who may watch as observers The meetings will be held in Hills and the name wlU be changed from the original Acton Quarry Landfill Advisory Commit tee Suggestions for name changes include the Proposed Acton Quarry Landfill Study Group or Exchange Group said Ms Daffem a site In Hills Is found and a neutral independent chairman agrees to sit on the committee said Ms As well Eco Logic will be adver tising in the local media for any in terested groups or who wish to si on the committee The meetings will likely be scheduled every second week in stead of weekly as Logic had originally planned That can ac commodate people who are on a busy schedule and make It easier for them to attend said Ms Daffem Logic still plans to hold IS meetings The committee Is Intended to fulfill the consul to lion requirements of the En THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO POH YOUR LISTEN NG AND DANCING PLEASURE MA ST S 877 3388 Tasty Recipes FAMOUS FUDGE BROWNIES cup margarine melted Sir In 1 cup cocoa cups sugar eggs 1 Vi lap vanilla Blend 1 3 cups flour 1 tsp sail cup chopped nuts op Pour nto Greased 9x13 pan Bake 350 for 30 35 m nules Frost 3tbsp melted margarne cup cocoa tsp van lla cups Icing sugar foodiiufh MAIN 8T 8776569 SPECIALS JUMBO PURE CHOCOLATE THOMPSON SEEDLESS MUCH 3 DEMONSTRATION 1- Call for details coming SOonL TO 15 MAIN ST SOUTH DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN Formerly The Old Doctors Building MY GENEMON Fashions For The Young At Heart Sizes 8 to Young Adult Designer Fashions By Ralph Lauren 8 Tangiers Buffalo Junior Other Fashion Lines Soon To Be Arriving Including Ocean Pacific We II be located at 1 1 5 Main St South Downtown Georgetown Watch For Our Official Opening 8732851 OPENING SOON Sat 10 to Sunday to For Lunch Drop In For Soup Salads Sandwiches Homemade Desserts or Special Teas OR Have Scones Wllh Strawberry Jam With Cream For Afternoon Tea VotflMuiiNGwC The technical reports on quarry will also be available at libraries and at Eco Logic office la Rockwood POWER President Ruth Preach la pleased at the changes to the cam I feel better about the set up said Mrs French She believes the public will jet a Assessment process The proponent of the dump Reclamation Systems Inc who hired Logic will likely not make a formal application to the Ministry of the Environment for the landfill site until the public meetings are completed Logic plans to distribute comment sheets to the Acton and Georgetown libraries and other public venues for views and opinions of the public said Ms Daffem Oriena to run as Liberal candidate By BRIAN Herald SUIT Milton will take a second run at federal politics for the Liberal party In the forthcoming election Mrs Currie made public her tlons to run In the Peel riding In a possible fall election early last In Mrs Currie took on Con servative Cabinet Minister Otto in the riding of Halton but she couldn t overcome the Conser vative sweep losing by over 000 votes Mrs said shea been a card carrying Liberal since 1961 but I ve been a Liberal since the 60s The 52yearold widow has lived In Campbellvllle for about 30 years where she runs an amusement machine business She also owns a retail store In Campbell vi lie She Is currently the President of the Toronto women Liberal Association and she Is the Camp bellvllle Vice President of the Peel Federal Liberal Association Mrs is expecting free trade and the Meech Lake Accord to sur face as the major Issues in the com ing federal election Abortion may also emerge as a major issue u legislation dealing with abortion is dealt with before the election she said While Liberal leader John Turner said he would tear up the free trade agreement If his party is elected Mrs Curries stand is not as harsh What he means Is not that he a against trade with the S He would probably renegotiate an agreement Ihst more beneficial to Canada she said LADIES Go South With The Coug DONT SWEAT The selection of Cougar Sandals at Fletchers Shoes has just arrived in time for March Break TOE THONGS SUPER COOL COMFORT Padded suede insole In pastel multl colours or white Sizes 5 10 2298 ROMAN TIE SANDAL This sandal from Cougar puis you In a cool fashion Sizes 5 2798 HALTER SANDAL Adjustable front and back ensures m les of comfort Sizes 5 1 2798 FLETCHERS THE FOOT FAMILY DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN

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