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60th anniversary of logging reunion being hosted by Longlac in summer Longlac will host "The 60th Anniversary of Logging" of the District, July 13 to July 16, 1989. The Homecoming Committee is trying to contact. former residents of the area . To Former Longlac/ Geraldton Area Residents You are invited to return to Longlac, Ontario and join in the celebration of "60 Years of Logging" during the week of July 13 to 16, 1989. If you are interested, or want more information, please contact: Longlac - 60th Anniversary of Logging Homecoming Committee Box 479 Longlac, Ontario POT 2A0 Crime Stoppers, by now, is a term most people are familiar with or have at least heard in passing. The Crime Stopper concept means changing the old idea of not reporting crime as you may get involved in lengthy court cases as a witness and people will know you were the one who reported the ille- gal activity. The public can now assist police in solving crime and clearing their conscience by reporting any type of criminal activity to Crime Stoppers. In Thunder Bay call 623-8477 or long distance, no charge call, 1- 800-465-6844. The following ques- tion and answer should clarify any mysteries you may have. Should you or your organization wish more information, please con- tact any Police Force or O.P-P. detachment and we would be more than pleased to assist you. Crime Stoppers Questions & Answers Q. What is Crime Stoppers? A. Crime Stoppers is a non prof- it program relying on cooperation between the citizens of our district, the news media and our police forces. Crime Stoppers encourages people to call our toll free number with information to solve crimes already committed, those about to occur and/or the whereabouts of wanted persons. Q. Who operates Crime Stoppers? A. A group of concerned citi- zens comprise the Board of Directors. The reward fund is not tax dollars, instead monies solicited from the private sector by board members. It is the local board's duty to administer absolute control over the fund and payments there- of. All monies raised locally will be used locally. Since Crime Stoppers is incorporated as a charitable orga- nization, all donations are tax- exempt. Q. What kinds of crimes can be reported? Smaller UI payments for both employers and employees following federal election In an election dominated almost exclusively by debate over free trade, it was refreshing to see at least one announcement that really meant some- thing to someone. Without much fan- fare or hoopla, the Tories sent out a Statement to the press saying that premiums on unemployment insurance would be slashed by 17 per cent and benefits would be raised to a maximum of $363 a week effective Jan. 1, 1989. Although the good news on the unemployment insurance front came in the latter stages of the campaign, both employers and employees have some- thing to cheer about after the Nov. 21 election. For employees (who pay proportionately less than employers), the weekly premiums will drop to $1.95 from $2.35 per $100 of insurable earn- ings while the contributions of employers will drop to $2.73 from $3.29 per $100 of ensured earnings. And for unemployed workers, the maximum weekly benefits available under UI will be $24 above the current maximum of $339. Then Minister of Employment and Immigration, Barbara McDougall, also announced that the national unem- ployment insurance fund will show a surplus of $422-million at the end of 1988 despite the changes. This marks a massive reduction in the cumulative deficit in the UI account which stood at $4.5-billion at the end of 1984. Sound too good to be true? Four years ago the answer would have been "*yes". Canadians, however, have grudgingly learned to accept the down- side of this enormously expensive-- and often abused--social program. John Bulloch, president of the Cana- dian Federation of Independent Busi- ness, says the upcoming changes will be particularly well received by the small and medium-sized business com- munity. Entrepreneurs, he says, have traditionally been the hardest hit by this program. CFIB estimates that for employers, the revamped UI system will translate into an approximately $100 per year, per employee savings. As a result, each worker earning, for example, $15,000 Terrace Bay Horticultural Society CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONTEST Ist Prize: $100 2nd Prize: $50 3rd Prize: $25 Judging will take place Dec. 16 - 17, 1988 For more information, Call Hyacinthe 3556 - and christmas music. Gentlemen; stuck for a gift for your wife or girlfriend? A gift certificate from the Sewing Nook would bring a glow to her heart. The Sewing Nook Has a sleigh full of fabric and notions in various colours just waiting for you. Come in and enjoy some apple cider 4 The Sewing Nook Simcoe Plaza, Terrace Bay 825-9553 per year will save the employer $112; four workers, $448 per year; and 10 workers, $1,120. Regardless of who or where this announcement came from, all Cana- dians should be relieved to see some progress at long last being made in this direction. For years now, the costs associated with funding the unemploy- ment insurance system in this country have been exorbitant--most recently to the tune of $1I-billion. Therefore, focusing on the UI deficit makes sense; small business, after all, which shoul- ders a disproportionate share of the overall payroll tax burden has made it clear that relief is desperately needed. Add to that the reduced payments by employees and the increased benefits for unemployed workers and it seems that Canadians finally had a winner. It's too bad that one of the very few win-win scenarios in this election was somehow lost in the battle for the hearts and minds of Canadians. But for small business--the main engine of job cre- ation in this country--the UI turna- round came not a minute too soon. Page 13, News, Wednesday, December 7 » 1988 Crime Stoppers explained A. Any crime can be reported to Crime Stoppers, ranging from drug tips, thefts, murders, break and enters and any other criminal offences: Q. How is anonymity guaran- teed? A. When you call our direct line, 1-800-465-6488, you will be assigned a special code number which you will identify yourself with in all future dealings with Crime Stoppers personnel. Your call will not be traced or recorded. You will not be pressured to testify. You never have to give your name. No one will know who you are. Q. What do I do after I report a crime? A. You will be asked to call back in three weeks and identify yourself with your special code number. If an arrest has been made, you will receive a reward. Unlike other reward programs which stip- ulate "Arrest and Conviction", Crime Stoppers pays upon arrest only. Your waiting time for payout is drastically reduced. Q. What is the range of rewards and who decides how much will be paid for each arrest? A. The rewards range from $25 to $1,000 depending on the nature of the crime. The arresting officer and the Police Community Liaison Officer will suggest an amount of reward after reviewing the case, but the local Board of Directors will have the final say on the amount of the reward. -Q. How would I collect my reward? A. Various pick-up spots have been established at businesses throughout the district. You can choose one of these spots that you would feel most comfortable enter- ing. Just give your special code number to the person there and you will receive your reward in cash. You do not have to pick up the reward yourself. Anyone who you give your special code number to can pick up the reward, be it your mother, father, brother, sister, friend or cousin. If you wish, you can also use any of the pick-up spots in any other community at your choice. This is all arranged through the coordinator on the Crime Stoppers hotline, 1-800-465-6844. Q. Can I call any police sta- tion or Zenith 50,000? A. Yes, by advising the person answering the phone that it is a Crime Stoppers call. Should you be looking for a reward or wanting to know how the investigation has progressed, you will eventually have to call the special toll free line for a code number, and to make pick-up arrangements. We certainly hope that the above information is helpful in understanding how Crime Stoppers works. If there is some area we haven't covered, please do not hesi- tate to contact Crime Stoppers through their toll free number or any of the local directors. 61 N. 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