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Wednesday, June 14, 1989 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Page ee Peace Runners Northern promote spirit Developme of oneness By Dave Chmara Rain or shine, night or day, the 14 runners (seven men and seven women) of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run take to the road. Monday, June 5 saw the run- ners pass through Schreiber and Terrace Bay and they were greet- ed by citizens and local politi- cians. In Terrace Bay, Reeve Jim Ziegler presented the runners with town pins and crests and the runner who was carrying the Torch of Peace at the time, Jeff Street, presented the torch to Ziegler. The torch was then passed ~ around to those in attendance fol- lowing the short ceremony. Street said the Peace Run is being held to promote, "world peace and a spirit of oneness throughout the world." "This is a great expericnce to see Canada. It's a great place to live," said Street. The Sri Chinmoy Peace Run is being held simultaneously in 70 countries throughout the world. Ashama Clost, a member of the set-up team, said, "the goal of the run is to promote wor'd and inner peace. By bringing individ- ual peace within the heart and One of the Sri Chinmoy's Peace Runners, Jeff Street, brings the message of world peace to Terrace Bay as Reeve Jim Ziegler looks on during a short ceremony. The runners passed through Schreiber and Terrace Bay June 5 as part of their cross country run. creating a spirit of oneness with people, it's easier to bring peace on a larger scale." Clost mentioned the runners have become sick recently. "About three-quarters of the girls and half the guys are sick," she said. Clost speculated the runners had drank some tainted water somewhere along their route. She said the other runners are taking up the:slack and noted citi- zens running with the torch also give the runners a bit of a break. The team runs an average of 175 km each day with the women running from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the men running from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. Each runner carries the torch for 10 to 15 km before handing it over to the next runner. The first Sri Chinmoy Peace Run was held in 1987. The response to the runs (in 1987 and this year) have becn so positive that the Peace Run will now be held every two years. If the run goes according to the planned schedule, the runners, along with the Torch of Peace, will be in Ottawa July 1 to take part in the Canada Day celebra- tions. Ladies Auxiliary report By Lillian Belliveau The general meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary R.C. Legion Branch 223 was held on Monday, May 29 with Shirley Love presid- ing. C. McDonald accompanied, at the piano, the singing of O Canada. There were 17 members pre- sent. W. Martin, who has trans- ferred from Schreiber, was wel- comed by the group. Minutes of previous meeting was read by secretary, C. MacLeod. Our membership is now 82 members. Correspondence consisted of; a thank you card; a report from N.W. Command on _ the Convention which will be held in Brandon, Man. on June 24 to June 28; a letter from the Township on Canada Day activi- ties; information on Sports Foundation and Athletic Camp. Carolyn thanked the Ladies who made muffins for the K.C. Meeting on Pensioners last month. The auxiliary convened the Branch Zone meeting Banquet on June 10. Workers were S. Love, P. Jones. L. Belliveau. A donation was made to the local Figure Skating Club. Shirley asked for a Gencral Convenor for the Fall Bazaar. Tickets on the quilt are avail- able from L. Belliveau phone 3504. Also, if anyone needs wool, contact Marge Graham. A 40 minute video on the Athletic Camp is being ordered. Winner of the Pot of Gold was Wanda Martin. After the mecting the Ladies enjoyed a friendly penny auction and a small lunch. mae nts | By Maurice Fenelon Northern Development Officer This is the first of a two part article dealing with employment facts for Ontario Students. At the Marathon Office of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines we receive numerous inquiries regarding employment of stu- dents. This two part article will provide some basic information which may help Ontario students with some of the most common questions asked. On-the-job safety and mini- mum wages and working condi- tions in Ontario are governed by provincial and federal legislation. The Ontario law applies to most workers in the province. ° The minimum wage for stu- dents working in Ontario is $3.90 per hour. This applies to students under 18 who work 28 hours or less in a week or who work dur- ing school holidays. A student 18 years or older must be paid the minimum rate of $4.75 per hour. In construction you must be at least 16 years old or older depending on the type or work while, in logging you must be 16 years old or more. In a factory other than logging operation you must be at least 15 years and in a work place other than a factory you must be at least 14 years. Students in general industry "Gngtess ve Photo by Dave Chmara Sia NORTHERN CONCRETE A division of Northern Construction & Equipment Rentals READY MIX CONCRETE Forming & Finishing Available Garage Pads, Sidewalks, Curbing, Retaining Walls Granular A & B 3/4 Crushed Stone Sand & Topsoil Phone 825-3594 After Hours Call Randy Mecure 825-3324 must be paid at least 1 1/2 times their regular rate for all hours in excess of 44 hours in a week. Special overtime provisions have been established for certain industries and students working in such industries shall be paid overtime rates for all excess hours based upon these condi- tions. Qualified employers are enti- tled to seven public holidays with pay: New Years Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. To quali- fy the workers must be employed three months immediatcly pre- ceding the holiday, earn wages on 12 days of the four weeks preced- ing the holiday and work the reg- ular work day preceding and fol- lowing the holiday. Employees are entitled to vacation pay at the rate of four percent of all monies earned. No minimum period of employment is required for qualification. Workers must receive written notice of termination of employ- ment if they have been employed for three months or more. The length of notice depends on the employee's length of service. However, termination notice does not apply under certain con- ditions - including dismissal for wilful misconduct or disobedi- ence or on the completion of a specific term or task for which the employee was hired. Next weeks column will cover work conditions and certain benc- fits and rights. If you have any questions on the subjects covered in this column, contact the Ministry of Labour in Thunder Bay at 1-800-465-5016 or the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines at 2 Stevens Ave., Box 280, Marathon, Ont., POT 2E0. Or call 229-1153, for areas outside of Marathon ask your operator for Zenith 33160. Fishing island Charter Service Sight Seeing Rossport, Ontario 25' Bayliner Express Fishing Equipment Supplied Reasonable Rates Information & Reservations Call: 807-824-2735 after 5 p.m. a Nee 100 year old Railroad Inn. ROSSPORT INN -é * mE Enjoy the charming atmosphere ofa Comfortable overnight accomodations. FOR RESERVATIONS WRITE OR CALL: & Ned & Shelagh Basher 824-3213 Rossport, Ontario EST. 1884 Steaks, Seafood & Fresh Local Fish Licensed Dining THE STRAWBERRY PATCH LAA AAA To you our friends - each one unique, Who shared a craft, or special technique. To the many friends made over the years, Who shared the laughs, then the tears. A big thanks to you for visiting our shop, Just remember that Red Rock's a skip and a hop. It was a place where friends did meet, We'll miss you all on Simcoe Street! "Thanks for making the STRAWBERRY PATCH a special place. June, Darlene & Ja