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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 5, 1996 -3 KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR GRADUATE Strike hits business From Page 1 continues for the next couple of weeks, which appears likely. The province and the union are deadlocked over the Progressive Conservative gov- ernment's plan to cut at least 13,000 workers from the public payroll, maybe more. : The union wants concessions from the govern- ment including better severance packages for ter- : minated workers, and a plan to protect more jobs; the government, meanwhile, claims it has offered a 4 generous package, and appears unwilling to put more xn the ale JENNIFER hile many Ontarians are inconvenienced to a minor degree, others, like Mr. McLaughlin, see BLANCHARD their very livelihoods threatened by the strike. "I would say, when push comes to shove, it's Congratulations to Jennifer Blanchard daughter of Ted between $6,000 and $8,000 I've lost this week," he and Joanne Blanchard on said. graduating with diploma in A meat inspector is required at Pineridge between Business and Marketing three and four days a week, when custom killing is from Durham College. carried out at the abatoir. "I can't offer the service Jennifer is presently to the farmers," said Mr. McLaughlin. employed with Econolite Meat processors had pinned their hopes on a Canada, and recieving court challenge last Wednesday, when they asked additional training in that.-meat inspectors be declared essential service Annahiem California. With providers and sent back to work. That court chal- Love and Best Wishes from lenge failed. your family. rem mmm mmm = ---- === === === tue ansne UIA IHS EA BOI I The Ultimate Three ! for Two Pass Valid until April 30, 1996. DON'T MISS OUT! 3 or more people - please book ahead CALL 404-9737 LASER QUEST THE HL TTHATE MARCH BREAK , Hours of Operation (905) 404-9737 SCHTADVEN TARE 11am to 11pm 44 Bond St. East, OSHAWA FORMERL HUMANS I | I | l | | | So Le ee em ne nn -- -- -------- -- -- -- -- -- -- A BENEFIT DANCE was held last week at the Greystone Stables for Thom Doran, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Local merchants and indi- viduals donated prizes to the event, which included a fashion show by Paula Lishman, door prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Pictured are Thom, his wife Wendy and their children Katie, Alyson and Holly. | -- ee -- ------ Our Twentieth - Everything In The Store Were Celebrating Anniversary by offering our loyal customers 0% Off % ¥ Plus look for savings up to I 70% Off selected items Starts this Thursday March 7th 7) 9 207 QUEEN STREET "Have you an interesting PLEASE story to tell....?7" {Je do] WS Call the PO Say 8 Nioskond Star THIS NEWSPAPER