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& rats swe Midland Chamber of Commerce President Brian Downer's hope is that the chamber will have a new manager by June 1. Thirty-two people responded to the advertise- ment for a manager placed by the chamber. The selection committee Contract talks begin Negotiation on a new contract between the town of Midland and _ its employees who are members of OPSEU has begun. Proposals were exchang- ed during a meeting held last Wednesday. Represen- tatives of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union members and the town meet next on May 27. Both sides are observing a news blackout about details of the negotiation. Bills could end 'double-dipping' Close landing A skydiver makes a perfect land amidst a crowd of young onlookers at Port McNicoll Public School Satur- day. Three divers landed as part of Porterama's an- nual Spring Festival. Allan McLean, Simcoe East MPP introduced two private member's bills which will, if passed, eliminate retirement allowances for a person en- titled to them if that person is employed and/or receiv- ing other compensation from the public service or other government agencies. The purpose of McLean's bills is to end a practice - commonly refer- red to as "double dipping" - where people, who are receiving retirement pen- sions from the government are also being paid as a member of another govern- ment commission, commit- tee, board or other agency. McLean actually presented two private member's bills. One deals with elected officials while the other focuses on civil servants. He said it is morally wrong for people retiring on pensions to use the 'in- side track' to appoint- ments. McLean said he believes there are plenty of capable people in Ontario with little or no pension who could qualify for these appointments. This 'double dipping' is improper, McLean says, and in such a case, that person's government pen- sion should be withheld . New manager soon has to come to an agree- been "a change of plan, of ment on the work that it heart," about how the wants its new employee to manager should function, do, Downer said. There has he said. Summer daze You're looking at the winners of the Summer Costumes Contest at Port McNicoll Public School. Back row: Shawn Wilson and Stephanie Henderson. Front: Christopher Bartlett and Becky Wilkins. Visit Sterling Trust at the Mountainview Mall * GICs, * RSPs, e offer a full range of financial and trust services: ¢ Savings and chequing accounts, * Personal loans, mortgages, * Financial and estate planning, ¢ Estate settlement and administration. "Mr. Collins has over 14 years Mr. Mike Collins, Manager of the Sterling Trust Branch at Mountainview Mall. of banking and trust expe- Limited time offers: *Contest-- Double your deposit. Up to $5,000 grand pnize. 8 chances to win up to $500. rience and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Midland Town Centre. "Come in and see us. We have some attractive bonuses to offer for your business." a subsidiary of General Trust Business hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: (705) 526-4288 Friday: 9:00 a.m. -- 8:00 p.m. We Oo SS Mike Collins Sterling Trust is a mature and respected financial institution, with 75 years in business and over one billion in assets. We are embarking on a rapid expansion programme to make our services available to more Ontario people. Sterling Trust puts great emphasis on the expertise and availability of its financial and trust advisers. SFERLING TRUST ie Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ° 1/,% extra interest on a GIC or GIC-RSP 1- to 5-year deposit on any new plan, new contribution or transfer from another institution. 14% discount on all fixed term personal loans. °"3 months on us" bonus draw for new mortgages and renewals. (Up to a maximum of $3,000) *Save $85 -- no-fee mortgage transfers. These rates are available only at either Midland branch and cannot be added to other preferred rates. Offer begins May 19, 1987 and ends July 11, 1987. Sterling Trust reserves the night to withdraw these rates at any time without prior notice. HWy 93 | HUGEL AVE -- YONGE ST MAIN ENTRANCE CANADIAN TIRE 7ELLERS K MART NEW STERIING TRUST BRANCH LOCATION ENTRANCE @& REAR SIDE Teoesstiey,, Many 1S, 1987,, Page 11