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Jbey're off Siot machines up and running t ram KRANTZ on page 4 million renovation, will take in 20 per cent of the proceeds with haîf going to horse race purses, said OJC vice-president of marketing and gaming Nick Eaves. The OiC will also operate and benefit from food, beverage and gift store sales. Meanwhile, the Town of Milton is expected to receive 5 per cent of the rev- enue from the tirst 450 siot machines and 2 per cent from the remaining 300. With those numbers, the projected rev- enue for the municipality is estimated to be more than $1 million a year. The casino, which leads to the OJC's newly-renovated simulcast racing area, features a lounge, stand-up bar snd restau- rant. The grandstand ares and dining omn overlooking the track is accessed separate- ly. "'It's now a destination as opposed tu s seasonal operation," Mr. Eaves said. Live racing will retumn September 6, and could become s yesr-round event if demand supporta the move, he said. The OIC first had its sights set on a full- fledged charity casino operated by Carnival Tours, but when the govemment quashed the ides unless approval was gained through a public referendum, slot machines were the next best option. "It was a long-time coming, but we're really pleased with the outcome," Mr. Eves said. Etobicoke's Woodbine Race Track, also operated hy the OJC, is expected to house 1,700 slot machines by the end of the year. Mohawk Raceway's casino is open seVen days a week fromt 11 sm. to 2 s.m. The Canadien Champion, Friday, August 13, 1999 - 5 Farmers shouki register now Farmers who have not yet registered their tarin business wiîh the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food sud Rural Affaira (OMAFRA) for 1999 must do su immediately in order to maintain their cli- gibility for the farmland property tax class. Under the Fanin Registration and Farm Organization Funding Act, Ontario farm- ers who have a gross farm income of $7,000 or more per year are required to register their business with OMAFRA dur- ing the first three months of each year. Farm business registration forms have heen sent Io cligible t'arni husînesses on1 record from previous ycars. Fifty thousand businesses have already registered in early 1999. A reminder letter was sent in June to farmers who had not yet registered. The final opportunity for registering a farm, business is Auguat 3 1. For more information or to obtain a reg- istration form, farmers should caîl 1-800- 469-2285. PhotO Dy UMAIAM FAINE: International Man of Mystery Austin Powers (imperson- ator) and a couple of hie shagadeiic babes were among the honoured guests during the grand openlng of siot machines at Mohawk Tuesday. ézýf '995 PMHýFU FINAL SALE $5,OOO OFF MSRP BUY OR LIAS! IM Suceas, Air conditiaelflg Reta keyI.$se etSy P.eO esincdas. dean locke and hetd teiffors sotte.t..eeih8s..S *4-wheei ABS ffAni-theff systote *L..ther '99>Ç ALIOXE 199 * 150P, 2.4L, DOHC lBve engs n ae c iilslt *4.spew astomatic oveidise Iransmssfln , Power Windos, antervia, miIrs and *Air csdtinr Sudt DoORa5 Wk *Veticl eactl as shswn DRMV N. N RT 0 I HI E NTAD c~gooIal A Spc I aeeqstSS A 'f, ,deo 610 MATNS.MvO- 8L413 w-I M V M