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4 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 9,1994 Part-time Federal Employees Contributing to Pension Plan Police Chase Results in Charges Laid Against Four Young Offenders For the first time, part-time federal federal employees will be able to contribute contribute to the Public Service pension plan under new regulations which take effect effect July 4 this year. . • / c. \ f y-o - ^ c \ > I o C The regulations, which implement provisions in Public Service pension reform legislation, will permit more than 15, 000 part-time employees to contribute to and receive pensions if they work at least 12 hours a week. Under previous legislation, employees employees had to work at least 30 hours a week to qualify. "This initiative corrects an inequity inequity towards part-time employees, most of whom are women," said Treasury Board President Art Eggleton today. "The pension plan now accomodates accomodates more flexible working arrangements. arrangements. It reflects the government's commitment to fairness and equity." Under the new measures, the contributions contributions and benefits of part-time employees will be determined by comparing the number of hours a part-time employee works to those of a full-time employee. For instance, someone working 19 hours a week would contribute about half as much as an employee working a regular 37- 1/2 hour week. Pension benefits will be prorated in the same way. Part-time employees hired before July 4 this year will be able to choose whether they wish to be included under under the pension plan. Those hired af B.K Office Services "THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE TEMPORARY... THE COMMITMENT IS PERMANENT." All your office needs professionally done at your office, or in my home. "AND FOR THAT PROFESSIONAL LOOK" Will also design résumés, flyers, brochures and other documents. 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Building futures since 19-10, terwards will automatically contribute contribute provided they meet the 1 normal qualifying requirements, such as being being employed for at least a six month period. The new regulations are the latest in a series implemented by Mr. Eggleton Eggleton under Public Service pension reform. Other recent measures include: include: -- optional survivor benefits for a spouse married after the retirement of a plan member; and -- an early retirement program for prison guards and other operating employees working for the Correctional Correctional Service of Canada. Former Residents Hoping to Contact Longtime Friends Dear Sir: In 1957 I became an emigrant from England to Canada and resided in Bowmanville at No. 66 King Street East in the top flat. My husband husband and I made friends with many kind hearted Canadians and with one family in particular with whom, after my return to England, I continued to keep in touch. However, over the years I lost touch and would dearly love to contact them again. I wondered therefore, if your paper could possibly help me in this matter. If there is a fee payable I would be most willing to send it if you could let me know what it might be. For this purpose I therefore enclose enclose a stamped addressed return envelope envelope in anticipation of your reply. The details would be: Renewal of an old friendship with KEITH, LIL and son CLARENCE TINLINE resident resident in Bowmanville, 1957. Please contact Stella Hamilton (formerly Grice) 49 Wellington Road, Wilsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 OLP, England. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours faithfully, (Mrs.) S. Hamilton On Wednesday, July 6th, 1994 at approximately 3:15 a.m. the Esso Gas Station, 720 Taunton Road West, i Whitby was robbed by two youths with a shotgun. A stolen vehicle was seen leaving and this was pursued by Police East on Taunton Road, Oshawa. The vehicle then went North on Harmony Road, through Columbus, West to Thickson Rd., Whitby, North through Ashbum, then into Pnnce Albert and into Port Perry where it struck a Police Cruiser. The youths fled the scene but were caught a short distance away. As the result of an extensive investigation investigation by the Durham Regional Police Robbery Unit a total of 86 criminal charges have been laid against 4 youths. They are aged 15 years, two 16 years and a 17 year old. These charges include Robbery, Break & Enter, Possession of Stolen Property, Wearing a disguise with intent, intent, Theft over $1000, Mischief over $1000, Dangerous Driving, Using a firearm while committing an indicta ble offence, Breach of Undertaking and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. These youths are presently in custody custody awaiting an appearance before Oshawa Provincial Court. No names are being released under under the Youthful Offender Act. Come and Worship with us Sunday, July 10th, 1994 at 11 a.m. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 623-3432 Temperance and Church St., Bowmanville Harvey Osborne b.a.. M.Div. 623-0009 © SALES POSITION OPPORTUNITY A growing John Deere dealership in a mixed agricultural area with a large lawn and garden equipment market is seeking to hire a salesperson with suitable background. This position, for full time employment, provides an opportunity to work for a company with a proven track record in a modern work environment Some of the other equipment lines handled include well respected names such as Wilrich, Bobcat, and Husqvarna to give the successful applicant full range of products with which to maximize earning potential. If you feel qualified for this challenging position, please submit a current written resumé to: Tom Morawetz, President, Evergreen Farm & Garden Limited 3242 Taunton Road East Box 156, Orono, Ontario LOB IM0 or FAX: 905-983-9231 (Pictured Ceft to right are: John Sautner, (Dennis (Beere and'Dennis (Moore. 'Dennis and Linda Moore of M & M Meats, Bowmanville, would like to thanlfthe TD Bankjor their contribution to the joint Charity Burger Day. Many thanks to the TD Staff and ad the 'Volunteers for their time and assistance which enabled ns to raise $355,000 chain wide in support of the Crohns and Colitis Foundation.