PAGE 10,WEDNESDAY 0DECEMBER 21. 1983 WHITBY FR EE PRESS Speaking to You By SOT FÉNNELL. M.P. wP ntro Last week, John Roberts, the, Minister for Em- ployment and Immigration, announceci that the Government would be allocating new funds to the Canada Works program. Mr. Roberts proclaimed to all that these additional funds wiIl provide direct employment for the many unemployed. As I have mentioned in the past, I am not a sup- porter of these make-work projects or Government hand-outs. I realise that some of the projeets do provide valued experience for those involved, and some also provide very necessary services. But what bothers me the most is that the projects do not, provide permanent employment. Once the requireci number of work weeks have been completeci, the eniployees find themselves back in the unem- ployment lunes. Each constituency bas already receiveci a minimum of $100,000, which was to be civided up between the many applications submitted for the program. Ridings which have a labour surplus over 8 percent were- now entitled to receive additional funding, in an attempt to increéase employment op- portunities. I was advised last week by the Minister, that Ontario Riding will not be receiving an in- crease in our allottment as our labour surplus is only 6 percent. We sbould not be disappointed that we do not qualify for extra funds, particularly wben you con- sider that some areas in Canada have an unem- ployment rate as higb as 16 percent; we should con- sider ourselves very lucky that ours is only 6 per- cent. I feel that you sbould also be congratulating yourselves, as it is through your ingenuity and bard work that keeps the unemployment levels as low as they are. I am very proud to represent the residents of Ontario Ricing, who continually demonstrate their ability to overcome problems and work together toward a bigger and better future. Report from Queen'9 s Park 1 iy The lion. (iorge..%she, NIPI> 1.- Iurhani West) Minister of Government Services SEASONS GREETINGS Once again the festive season is upon us and it is appropriate to take stock of our many blessings and to consider the message of Christmas. It is a message which 'each year seems to grow more relevant tbroughout the world. As the pace and complexity of life quiekens and the need for peace and.goodwill becomes more andi more crucial, the message of Christmas bas an in- creasing impact on'our hopes and dreams as. in- dividuals, and our very existence as a human race. May the spirit of Christmas - that of great joy and hope - be with each andi every one of you andi your families over the holiday season. May we al emerge from this joyous time thankful for our many blessings and renewed in our resolve to ensure the spirit of Christmas lives in our hearts and mincis al year long. Please accept my sincere wishes to you and yours for the best of health andi prosperity in 1984. Have a very merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years. Note: This coiumn 18 on holidays for two weeks. Canada Trust to accept don atio ns for Oshawa fire victims Due to the sidden business back in blaze on King St. E. in operation. Oýshawa dwring the af- Leo DeBruyn, ternoon of Dec. 16, the President of the DRLA Durham Region Lan- activateci the account at diord Association bas' the Canada Trust and initiateci a bank account ail donations from the for the common support general public will be of the fire victims. gratefuily accepted. Although the 27 people Deposits should be are not physically ini- made to account num- jureci, they expect to be ber 506M5. Receipts for unemployed for six tax purposes can be ob- months - the time it will taîneci by cauling take to get their DeBruyn at 576-2234., Collective agree ment for OSSTF meeting There wilI be a meeting of Parent Fin- ders Oshawa in the cafeteria of Eastdale Collegiate, - Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa, on Jan. 2 at 8p.m. This group offers help and support to adult adoptees wishing to trace their origins, and to Birth Parents sear- ching for their now adult chilciren. Adoptive parents are also welc- omne. For further infor- mation please eaul 728- 6983. I i i SPECIAI Dlamond, Ruby, Sapphlre Or Emerald Centres Surrounded By Dlamonds Set In 10k GoId Crystal d Fran 20% el06 B ROCK ST. N., WHITBY 668-3722 District 17, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF), and the Durham Board of Education have ratlfled a collective agreement for the period Septem- ber 1, 1982 to August 31,, 1984. The agreement lowers the pupil-teacher-ratio, (P.T.R.) from 17.23:.1 to 16.92:1 for 1983-84. Ex- cluded froin the calculation of P.T.R. are those secondary teachers who are em- ployed as consultants, education officers, academic resource withdrawal teachers, outdoor education teachers, teachers of English as a second language andi teachers in treatment centres. The P.T.R. fro 1984-85 andi 1985-86 bas been agreed at 16.9: 1, with the provision that staff for new programs im- plemented after Sep-, tember, 1983, as a resuit of Ministry of Education mandate or board motion, will not be in- cludeci in the P.T.R. calculation. Salary increase were determineci in May, 1983, by, the inflation restraint board. A 5 per- cent was effective Sep- tember 1, 1983. Teachers' salaries vary Parent Finders Os hawa, ,TsA DENTRTHRP e..NI 214-Dudas S.E. 14Kn St V St. John Ambulance in 1. h LVALUE XýSparkling Dlamond Clusters Ladies &Gents 'Argues 'ce > OFF * 3old, Jewellery Christmas hours Mon.-Fd. 9-9 Sut. 95 from a minimum of $209579 to a maximum of $42,575, dependlng on education and number of years of teaching ex- perience. Vice Péin- cipals' salaries range from $51,743 to $56,5W0. Changes to the fringe benefits plan' include expandeci dental and prescription drug coverages, and a vision care plan. These im- provements were 0F ALL KINOS Hwy. e*, Brooklin ..cw ! Our prices are the 2 LOW EST and FAIREST* ln the Durham Reglon. WEALSO Repair and Restore, ail klnds of Clocks lncludlng cases. Aý large selectkn of clocW' 700,WINCHESTER EAST OF BROOKLIN OR (Conc. 6) FROM SIMCOE ST. N. 2 ML. WEST'AI GARRARD RD. WITH RENTAWREC< FROM PER DAY <PLUS A SMALL MILEAGE L.riAtiGtE> VABOUT HALF THE COST 0F RENTING A NEW CAR ALL CARS GOVERNM ENT 1INSPECTED AS REQUI RED VCARS, STATION WAGONS, PICK-UPS & VANS <~SPECIAL WEEKLY AND MONTHLY RATES AVAILAB3LE RENT-A-WRECK 200 Dundas St-. W. P.s. Whitby, Ont. r 666m3361 wret .&V REGISTER, CONTUNUOUS9, CARBONIZED & MUSC.0 m achieveci through a rearrangment of premium payments, at no lncreased cost to the board. This collective agreement concludes negotiations which began in February, 1982. Approximately 1,100 secondary school teachers employed by the Durham Board of Education are gover- ned by this agreement. 1 f S AV