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Page 7, News, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 Letter- | Concern over mine worker's health This letter was sent to Dr. R. Elgie, Chairman of the Workers Compensation Board in Toronto. A copy of it was sent to The News. Dear Mr. Elgie: Re: Minnova Mines Schreiber, Ontario Information provided this Union suggests the above named mine either has and/or.continues to have a disproportionate share of its workers disabled by lung conditions. The disabling condition pre- sents as Asthma in workers. It has also been observed that resi- dents in the town of Schreiber are also experiencing elevated rates of Asthma, particularly among the young. The concentrated material from the mine site is being trucked to the town of Schreiber for transshipment. It is reported that the material subse- quently blown about the town by the wind. Minister of Environment and Mining Health and Safety Branch officials have, we are told, satis- fied themselves there aren't any violations of existing laws. We are satisfied that 3 workers have been and continue to be dis- abled in 1990. There are only approximately 90 workers at this location. Two others were dis- abled temporarily and have returned to work. This is a rela- tively new mine. Following confirmation of the above noted data, this Union request a Task Force of the appro- priate mix of medical specialists, metallurgists, ventilation techni- cian, etc. etc. be assembled and a determination made with respect to what we believe is an industri- ally induced disease. We understand this is a fairly complicated ore body, however, if mine workers and residents of Schreiber are both being affected, it may well be that the resolution lies in determining the composi- tion of that ore body. It is imperative that a solution of this problem be effected imme- diately. Workers are being dis- abled after very short exposure periods. Yours truly, Moses Sheppard Staff Representative Dear Editor, As I do not have Ms. Ball's address, I would like to respond to her letter through your paper, thank you. Dear Ms. Ball, I read with interest, your Letter to the Editor- Re: lack of men's and children's clothing in local stores. It may interest you to know that for 19 years my business (Moore's of Terrace Bay Ltd.) carried a complete range of men's clothing and footwear. My men's inventory was an investment of $80,000 - $100,000 and my sales Shirley Mikus, chairperson of the Disability Action Group, won a Handicapped Action Group Incorporated (HAGI), sweatshirt at a presentation given by Independent Living Centre. Independent Living Workshop The Independent Living Centre, (ILC) a branch of the Handicapped Action Group Incorporated, presented a series of workshops throughout Northern Ontario this spring. The ILC serves persons with any type of disability, from physi- cal, to developmental to emotion- al. The Centre provides programs in the areas of Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, Homelink, and Research and Development. A grant sponsored by the Secretary of State, gave the ILC an opportunity to visit communi- ties in Northwestern Ontario to research workshops on patients rights, self-help groups, and barri- er free design. A needs assess- ment survey was also distributed. Every individual with a dis- ability has unique problems and {-- sADdadop> O 4a D Fs SALES REPRESENTATIVE FULL-TIME POSITION We are seeking a person to train as an ADVERTISING SALES REP. in our Terrace Bay Office. The successful applicants must have own vehicles and typing abilities are essential. Please contact: Alexander "S" Harbinson "Publisher" Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette 887-3712 or Terrace Bay Schreiber News 825-3747. ~ barriers to overcome. Every community also has had con- sumer groups addressing issues such as lack of transportation, support services, and lack of accessibilities into buildings. The results of the project will provide information so that the ILC can better meet some of the- ses needs. The ILC will continue to pro- vide information, and make refer- rals for consumer rights, assertiveness, self-help and barri- er-free design wherever there is an interest. were considerably less. Financing a good percentage of this inventory at high interest rates, and selling half the invento- ry at sale prices was all the incen- tive I needed to get out of the business, before I was forced out. Now.I cannot speak for Robinson's, but most businesses today have to make a profit on all their lines. The days are gone when a merchant can afford to carry a line at a loss to provide a service. , As a small, local business owner I feel I'm in close contact with the need of the local con- sumer and I assure you I and the local business owners would like Don er Linda Buitenhuis (nee Deutscher) are pleased to announce the arrival of Derek Wiliam | born June 12, 1990, at McKella Hospital in Thunder Bay, weighing 8 bs. 4 ozs. Proud Grandparents are Bob ev Inge Deutscher and Joe ey Betty Buitenfuis. to keep as much business in town as possible. I continue to monitor the need for men's wear in the area, and. with the coming Goods and Services Tax, the impact, if negative on my ladies' wear, may necessitate my bringing in some men's lines where profitable. If you have some suggestions or would like to discuss this issue or any others that would improve the local business climate, | would be more than happy to meet with you or any one else. Thank you for your concern, and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Michael Moore- President Moore's of Terrace Bay Ltd. their son, pallbearers caring touch. "Ja Father Campbell, thank you for the Ccautifjul Wass and and sincere words spoken. "Jo the Cathalic Women's League, thank you for the luncheons serued the prayer and Wass. "Shank you to the Ruights of Columbus for thein presentation. Thank you to atl the friends and relatives whe travelled long distances ta fray thein last respects. 74 very special thank you te Urs. We are very fle. Your kindness and moving and greatly appreciated and witt never be forgotten. "Thank Gott. Curtin, 4Adéle, Louise, Denyse aud Families. S ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TENDER TENDER TER 01-90 MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES TERRACE BAY DISTRICT Road Maintenance Equipment Tenders are invited for the rental of road maintenance equipment for the Steel River Crown Management Unit, Terrace Bay District. All equipment must be in first class mechanical condition and successful units will be inspected prior to acceptance. 1- Crawler Bulldozer minimum 200 horsepower. 1- Rubber Mounted Front End Loader minimum 3 cubic yard capacity bucket. 1- Motor Grader minimum 135 flywheel horsepower. 3- Tractor and semi dump trailer units (25-30 cubic yard capacity). 1- Float unit capable of carrying the above mentioned bulldozer. Ministry of @) Resources Ontario Lyn McLeod Minister For further information and tender documents contact Mr. Chris Hewson or Mr. Graham Coe (807) 825-3205, Ministry of Natural Resources, Terrace Bay, P.O. Box 280, POT 2W0. Tender documents must be received at the Ministry of Natural Resources in Terrace Bay by: 12:01 P.M. on July 23, 1990. Public opening at 1:15 on July 23, 1990 at the Terrace Bay District Office. Equipment must be tendered with operators. Work is expected to commence about the end of July, 1990.