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ow S- i ¥ 3 ° i ) Wiersma -- Hofstee On July 20, 1974, Elsie Ruth Hofstee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hofstee of R.R. 4, Port Perry, became the bride of Arthur Wiersma, i J ALEK TRICIAN 'stvs AT ELECTRICAL WORK WERE SENIOR MEN, ITS OUR PERMANENT JOB-NOT JUST NOW ADEQUATE FOLKS >| WIRING FRANK VALE ELECTRIC Greenbank - Ont. 985-3402 son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wiersma of 124 Crawforth St.. Whitby, Ontario. The double ring ceremony took place at 3:00 p.m. at the Manchester United Church with Rev. Louis R. Harvey, officiating. Attendants were: Miss Lynne Christie, of R.R. 4, Port Perry, Maid of Honour, friend of the bride and the | Bridesmaids were: Hilda Hofstee and Margaret Hof- stee and the flowergirl was Janet Hofstee, all sisters of the bride. The Best Man was Peter Wiersma of Strathroy, broth- er of the groom, Ushers were: Albert Groeneveld, of Bowmanville, brother-in-law of the groom and Maynard Wiersma of Whitby, brother of the groom and the Ring Bearer was Robert Wiersma- brother of the groom. The reception took place at the Utica Hall. The happy couple are residing at R.R. 1, Picton, Ontario, KOK 2T0. Business. 986-4771 ANALDA Landscaping NEW TO THE DISTRICT, BUT NOT TO THE BUSINESS. For FREE Estimates Call R.R. 1, BLACKSTOCK, Hwy. 7A and West Quarter Line e Trenching PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. e Excavating eo Custom Built Homes . 40 Russett Ave. - 723-1030 Oshawa, Ont. "/ PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Sept. 5. 1974 -- 19 | News from Manc Church Sept. 8, 11:15 a.m. Rev. B. R. Pogue in charge. The Manchester U.C.W. will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Lamb, Thursday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. The Manchester Church Anniversary will be held on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Mr. Lawrence Evans was the guest speaker and special music by the Evans girls. Deepest sympathy is: ex- tended to Mrs. Meta Holtby and family in the sudden passing of Dyle Thompson (Marion Holtby's husband) on Sunday. Sunday, - - Mrs. Heibert, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, vis- iting Mrs. Aletha Holtby, Mrs. Heibert daughter of the late Annie Wesson. Mr. and Mrs. John King- stone and sister camping over the week end at Lake Huron. * Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fisher, Taunton, Mr. and Mrs. Gord Ireland, Scarboro, Mr. and Mrs. -Russel Leach and family, Little Britain, Arlene and Diane Espie, Sunday visitors with Mrs. Lillian Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Art Anness and family, Little Britain, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Fielding, Keswick recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Art Fielding. Mr. and Mrs. Harley John- son, Diane and Gregory of Fenwick, guests at their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Wesley, Wed- nesday. hester and area Saturday night guests at Mr. and Mrs. Art Vander- woort were Mr. and: Mrs. Bruce Young. : Monday guests Mrs. Rodenris, Sr., Bramlee and Mr. and Mrs. John Rodenris, Holland and Mrs. Anne Wannikoff and family. Display Advertising: Classified Advertising: New Deadlines 3 P.M. - MONDAY. Week of Publication Accounts of meetings, sports reports, etc. t P.M. - MONDAY. Week of Publication The following is a letter which have sent to all our employees IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF PORT PERRY AND SURROUNDING AREA September 3, 1974 Dear Employee: i. The strike at our company has now lasted for nearly eight weeks with no end in sight. During the strike a great deal has been said and written concerning our situation, but we have remained silent up until this time. The untruths, half-truths and innuendos regarding our strike irresponsibly reported by many of the news media, have, | feel, made it necessary for me to present the true facts of the situation as it now stands in order that everyone concerned with our labour problem be completely and accurately informed. Last Wednesday, August 28, the Company and the Union attended a meeting conducted by a Mediator appointed by the Ministry of Labour. At that meeting the Company nearly doubled its previous wage offer. For instance, production employees were offered 40 cents per hour immediately and an additional 30 cents per hour effective April, 1975. This proposed increase amounts to over 31 percent during a two year period. Employees in other classifications were offered percentage increases in the area of between 24 percent and 26 percent over the two years. "In addition, the Company has offered substantial improvements to the fringe benefit package, including; 1. An increase in the Company's share of premium payments from one half to two third for all benefits; 2. An increase in weekly indemnity benefits to two third of salary to a maximum of $113.00 per week (integrated with U.I.C.); 3. An increase in life insurance benefits to an amount equal to an employee's annual salary. We have also offered a fourth week of Vacation after 15 years service with the Company which will mean a great deal to our employees in the future. For several years our employees have enjoyed three weeks vacation after three years of service, a benefit which far exceeds most companies. Unfortunately, the union's bargaining committee rejected our proposal and withdrew from the meeting. We feel this is particularly unfortunate since certain employees have left our Company to work with other employers at rates less than we have offered. It would therefore appear that we are now at a stalemate, with no end in sight. We feel that our offer is a fair one, and worthy of more consideration than it has received. Despite the strike we have been able to operate, and we will continue to do so. Jobs are available at our proposed rates to any employees who choose to return to work. The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Company's position and to rectify any misconceptions that may presently exist. Feel free to contact the General Manager. Mr. Irwin. or myself if any furthef clarification is required. Yours very truly. FLAMINGO PASTRIES LIMITED SLs vr a SVEN KFJ:fv Kenneth F. Jackson. President.