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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 25,1993 7 by Gord Mills, M.P.P., Durham East The public hearings into bill 8 (Casinos) at Windsor last week went Reader Discusses Immigration Policies very well. It was a great change to listen to people praise the government for their actions in bringing a casino to Windsor. During the evenings, I walked around the downtown core and counted 163 stores closed up. It wasn't any wonder then to hear merchants merchants hailing the coming casino as a miracle for small business in the area. Some view the casino as being immoral, immoral, is it not equally immoral to see people on welfare and business people who have lost all? During the week, I also read through the Ontario Casino Market and Economic Study prepared for the government by The Coopers and Ly- brand Consulting Group. This is the impact study that the opposition demanded demanded we undertake, hoping that it would expose flaws in the idea - it didn't! Coopers and Lybrand are an international international firm of management consultants, consultants, and are recognized experts in casino gaming. Their analysis identified identified 12 market areas in Ontario as having the potential to support casinos. casinos. Casinos located in several identified identified Market Area Regions (Windsor, Toronto, Niagara Fall, Ottawa, Sault Stc. Made, Sudbury and Thunder Bay) would attract 24 million new tourist visitations annually to Ontario, Ontario, and generate over $2.3 billion in casino win annually. Casino win is defined as the gross wagers placed by gamblers, less all winnings paid out to gamblers. Casinos are estimated to annually recanturc in excess of $50 million (both gaming and tourism spending) from Ontario residents who would have otherwise travelled outside Ontario. Ontario. Almost 13,000 person years of employment, generating labour income income in excess of $600 million, will be created just by the construction of casinos in the seven market area regions regions recommended. Almost 70 per cent of annual casi- " no'revenues will be generated from non-resident visitors to Ontario, creating more then 97,000 full-time permanent jobs, paying annual salaries salaries and wages of almost $4.2 billion. Annual direct casino generated revenues revenues to the Province of Ontario arc estimated to be well over $850 million million each year, of which about 70 per cent will come from non-residents of Ontario. In case you may be wondering how we are affected by the Social Contract, all five members of my Queen's Park and Constituency Offices, Offices, are members of OPSEU and subject to the provisions of the Social Contract. I have been advised that my contribution to the salary reduction plan is $7,000, which must come out of my budget for staff. This will mean staff have to take days off without without pay. I find this difficult to do, since my staff have all worked longer than they are required to, and without extra pay for doing so, since 1990. Why you ask - simply put, dedication and a desire to help that person who appears at the office at 5 p.m. on a Friday evening in need of accommodation accommodation and or money for a meal. The same reasoning applies to my m --' --' If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you Housewarming Gifts Information about your location. with and new Call Your HI Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kcltoo at 623-0395 staff in Toronto, who arc too often found still working at 7 p.m. These dedicated staff members do not have the tenure of permanent civil servants either. They go with my job, and when I'm out of office, they are out of a job as well. That reality, I'm sure, is quite daunting, even without time off without pay. Notwithstanding that government offices are closing on some Fridays, the office in Toronto- and in Bow- manvillc will not be closed. I intend to come to grips with the cost savings imposed upon me, in a way designed not to inconvenience anyone. This week, I will be at Queen's Park Monday through Thursday, on the Justice Committee dealing with Bill 79 (Employment Equity), the hearings have been tough so far and I don't expect they will get any easier. I understand they will be seen on the Parliamentary Channel all week. Yogi Berra once said, "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up I change bats...After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself:" Until next week - don't get mad, change bats. Dear Editor: I am a Canadian citizen by choice who arrived from Holland in 1965. At my arrival here, I was advised to be independent and not to apply for welfare or financial aid from government government agencies because "If you can't manage on your own, then you may not be the right immigrant for us!" Many immigrant families returned to their home country because they found it too difficult to make a good start. In those days you had to cam your place and respect. But now we live in a time of professional professional anti-racists. These arc people, people, like Stephen Lewis, immigration lawyers, and employees of Human Rights and Welfare Agencies, who are all making a very good living as a result of the booming Anti-racism Industry Industry they created. They did this by discovering a racist under every bed and in every dark comer and inventing inventing words like "systemic racism" and "ethnocultural inequities." It is all- very similar to the old days when' quack doctors used to impress and in-, timidate their patients by mumbling and scribbing Latin words. They have intimidated us so much that only few of us have the guts anymore anymore to protest against paying welfare welfare to recently arrived immigrants who don't have what it takes to succeed succeed here. We arc not allowed to say anymore: "We didn't force you to come here, and we won't force you to stay here. Maybe you are not the right immigrant for us." Just because we allow immigrants into our country doesn't mean we owe them a living, nor financial support support to maintain their culture at the expense of Canadian culture and ultimately ultimately our unity. All we owe them is an opportunity to build a future in one of the best countries in the world. In the middle of a recession, with nearly all other industries experiencing experiencing hardship, our Immigration Industry Industry is going full blast, like a system out of control, and keeps pumping 280,000 people a year (250,000 immigrants immigrants and 30,000 refugees) into a country already suffering from record unemployment while taxpayers and all levels of government are running out of money to pay for social services. services. This is lunacy!!! Isn't it the duty of our leaders to promote job creation for fellow Canadian, Canadian, first? Shouldn't immigration be subject to the laws of supply and demand demand of the labor market and economy? economy? We don't see corporations hiring new employees while they still have thousands of employees on layoff due to lack of work. What is wrong with the common sense of our leaders leaders and their loyalty to fellow Canadians? Canadians? Why is there so little protest? Are Canadians really politically obtuse, obtuse, as Trudeau used to claim? I am well aware that approximate ly 80% of the present-day immigrants belong to visible minorities and that I may be called a racist by anti-racism bullies for advocating a reduction in immigration. However, it is time to face up to economic realities and forget forget the dogma that immigration is always always good for a country under any condition. If you don't believe me, then better first check out what is happening in California before you start disagreeing with me. Industry is leaving California because of high taxes necessary to pay for the high cost of social services as a result of excessive immigration. According to a recent poll taken by Newsweek magazine (August 9,'93) more than 60% of Americans expressed the opinion that immigration is bad for the country. Canadians should also "have the opportunity to express their opinion about immigration; however, not in a poll, but in a binding referendum. This issue is too important to leave to special interest groups and politicians who can only look as far ahead as the next election, and have made it a habit habit to ignore the silent majority that voted them into office. Sincerely Yours, Evert Vroegh Group 1 Box 26 RE. #7, Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 @bë Cunuîuan mat reman VOLUME 114 lfi Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1368 15# Per Copy NUMBER 37 Ponies Attract Much Attention frontpage six upon suspiciously because of her contact contact with the native peoples. She was considered to be unorthodox at the time. The story of Sister Larkin reminds me of a Sister who provided me with a great deal of spiritual thoughts to chew on during my days at St. Thomas Thomas University. Sister Eleanor was a ' feminist in nun's clothing. In fact, it was through her and one of the younger priest's guidance that I begun a conversion process that was never completed due to complications. However, through the two years of intensive Bible courses, many long hours of prayer, and countless discussions discussions with many Catholic friends t about where my life with God would take me, we (God and I) decided against a life married only to God. Instead of being married to God the route I have chosen is cluttered with residues from past relationships, emotional injuries, and lots of opposition opposition when I make my views or others' known. Since I know life is not simply simply a case of black and white, I, as a journalist, can show the grey areas. Sometimes I am truly amazed at what people will say about me, however, however, that docs not mean I will back down from what I have written in an article or column or staled during conversations conversations with folks. Knowing how God works in my life, I do not fear what others may say ! about me or the thoughts and facts that others may tell me during an in- ' terview. While some people would prefer to distance themselves from tire world around us and state how God would prefer us to be, some of those who follow follow God prefer to take the bull by the horns and work with what we've got. Being realistic is not an affront to God, or the way we arc nurtured in God's grace. Being realistic means working together, being aware of what is going on in our community here, and the world beyond, and making making the best of it. Have a good week, folks, and keep those letters coming in! All Time Retord Attendante at Orono Fall Fair All attendince records were broken by the Orono Fair sponsored by the Durham Central Agricultural Society last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It was the most successful successful Orono Fair that has ever been held, and it was greatly enjoyed by the large crowds of people who attended. More than 10,000 were present. The Harness Horse Racing !on Saturday were exciting and great many people availed Nine-year-old twins Blain and Blair Vaneyk, sons I Durham Central Agricultural Fair at Orono on Friday ot Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vanevk, R.R. 1, Tyrone, and and Saturday. Both lads won several prizes including their ponies were among the many attractions at I one in the pony race on Friday, Port Hope Fair l Pas i es 1 - 500 Mark This Weekend p u k/; c School Enrollment Highest in Town's History [ BITS m PIECES Tort Hope's Annual Fall Fair, set for Sept. 13-11. Is featuring new artistic competitions competitions thl* year In the exhibition buildings In the fair grounds. A grand prize of $20 Is being offered for the best painting In oil, water color, [ er graphics from anywhere Stn Northumberland or Dur- ^ ham County. The entries lp V1 pj| s must bo framed and be ' • - • original work. Horse races will again be featured at this year's fair, supervised by a committee composed of: Hrure llalll- gan, Murray Noble, Cliff Hie, Murray Garrick, Ivan Thackeray, Murray Archer, ,*o*s Timlin. Two races will be held In four heals with prim money of $$00 up. The show will open on Friday, Sept. 13 with a daring daring auto thrill show featuring featuring the Trans-t'anada Hell Drivers, starling at 7 p.m. The total emollment Bowmanville Public Schools is the highest it has ever been, A. M. Thompson, the Supervising Principal told the Canadian Statesman today. today. There are now 1,519 enrolled in these schools. This is the first time that enrollment has passed 1,500. The total enrollment as of June this year was 1.474. so there is an increase of 46 pupils this autumn. This number number equals a room and a half. The average enrollment in Kindergarten during the past five years has been 170. This September Kindergarten enrollment enrollment is up to 100. Tills time last year it was 147. The figures do not Include students students attending Knox Christian Christian or St. Joseph's Separate School. Total enrollment In the local Public Schools by classes classes Is as follows: Grade I, 169; Grade II. 165; Grade III, 176; Grade IV, 171; Special Clas- ses, 31; Grade V, 171: Grade VI, 138; Grade VII, 151; Grade VIII, 157. The new teachers in the four local public schools are: Central School -- Miss Jean Baker. Enniskillen. Grades V and VI; Mrs. Margaret Cor- fTURN TO PAGE TWOl SUBWAY CHANGEOVER Work began recently on the road, and subway on Manvers Road. At the moment, a lengthy lengthy detour has been arranged around the construction. It Is expected the work will take several month! to complete. In the meantime, quite a few residents ot the area are finding finding it almost Impossible to use their driveways. Rotarians Raise Money for Biafran Relief Ï J'Mar Horses Win Trophies At Orono Fair Several entries by J'Mar Farms of Leskard, owned by Jerome Marvin, not only created a great deal ot Interest Interest at Orono Fair last weekend. weekend. but the Appaloosa horses won several awards in various various classes. They were train- ,ed by Gary Gordon, an ex pert trainer. The wins included Grand Champion Stallion (Halter Class) and the Reserve Reserve Grand Champion mare. They took a second in the yearling class and another second in weanling. The Ken's Men's Wear trophy was won in the Reining class and the Alex McGregor trophy was won in the Western pleasure class. In all, J'Mar Farms won nine ribbons and three trophies, an excellent show- ing considering this is their first year in competition. They have also done well in fairs this year at Hamilton, Caledonia, London, St. Catharines, Catharines, Sutton, Pickering and Richmond Hill. '*0. themselves of the opportunity to enjoy the wagering privilèges. privilèges. Ted Spenceley was the chief announcer, The winner of the Durham Central Stake (estimated purse $1.200) was Barbara D. Pride, a horse owned by H. R. O'Connell, Roseneath. and driven by Gerald Gerald Robinson. The trophy donated donated by Pat Reid in memory of her father Jack Reid, was also presented to the winner of the Durham Central Stake. He received coolers donated by Carman Plumbing nad Heating. Heating. Orono, and Ehrllck Horse Transport, Toronto. The Walter Frank Real Estate Estate Pace (Purse $250) was won by Freddie Pick, another horse owned by H. R. O'Connell, O'Connell, and driven by G. Robin- the son- This winner also received ITURN TO PAGE TWO) Oowmanvllle Itutoriinii contributed funds in Hiitfntn relief im Thursday ami hail a taste of what H iniiihl he like to have their meal! restricted In a iliih nf rice, Thin'« nil -h n wai --veil at the norm luntlieun at the Flying Dutchman, notation Elrick i" -li.irge of the event Is ilmwn here leivlng the rice lu I'n-eulvni Hill Tliitiljuitiu', RAINED OUT -- For the second time, the deciding filth game in the Town League Softball semi-finals was rained out on Tuesday night. Now, Walter Frank's Realtors will meet Geo. Stephen's Fuelers for another try at settling the issue on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. If that doesn't work, Friday. The finals will open on Tuesday at Memorial Park with all games In the best four-out-of-seven series on Tuesdays Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 7:30. t t t t t HEADS -- Mrs. Gordon Montgomery, Centre SI. reports some unusual second growth cabbages, Apparently, one hns really gone wacky with four or five heads on one stem. t t 1 1 1 CHANGES -- Tom and Wes Percy would never know their old blacksmith shop on Silver St, It was taken over recently by Mr. and Mrs. Krawczyk who installed a show window In the front and give the Interior a complete face-lifting. It will be called Marion's Second Hand Store and will open for business on Sept. 20th. t + t t ♦ FINALISTS -- Bowmanville Merchants, our lone entry In an Ontario final playoff tills year will meet Midland for their second game here on Sunday nt Soper Crerk Park at 2 p.m. They dropped the opener In Midland on Sunday hut will be going all out to even the aeries here. Give them n iiaiiil, they put on * good show foe the fans mid you should see some excellent' hardball. t t 1 1 t F.ltltOIl -- An error slipped through In the accident report held over from last week. In the report of n collision on Saturday, Aug. .list, Ernest Walkey Is listed ns Hie driver of one of the vehicles, It should have read Bessie Walkey. 1 t t f t MOVIES -- Sorry to disappoint quill a few of the lural Inliiihllimls who were expecting In see some more movie iirlhin lure last Sunday. A last minute tliange of plana look the film com* puny to Whitby that day to complete that part of the movie before the iliiilrnls relumed In the I, aille» College. They may be bark here later, We'll try to provide accurate advance liifurma. Him became tills one should lie quite exciting with Hie Russians taking over from the Germain, t t ! t t HOCKEY -- An liivltnllon la extended to all hockey playera nf midget oge anil up In junior In attend an open Junior C camp on Monday, Sept, lOlli from 7 tu It p.m. to be continued on Wednesday, Sept. Illlh from 7 to t>. ut llowmimville Memorial Arena, Plana are going ahead to have a Junior U team hern till* whiter an If you are Interested, better come out now mid get In mi the ground (lour. tail* OPENING -- Operator Ceiltlr Hussyll at the new Sunoco Sers Ire Slallim opposite Milligan's IGA on King East rcpiuts such a Irememlims opening last weekend that they are doing « repeal performance tills sverk ssllli many purrs fur lutkv customers, They certainly have (hanged (hanged that corner, It'» so bright that the neighbors wim'l base In use neatly as miitli elrtulrllyi they'll he wide In sit In lltclr front window! wild read wilhutil their light* on, ittit DRAMA ~ Now tin- Att Festival in Newcastle has concluded, many of those taking pait from this area will tie able In continue their training by 28th Parliament Opens Thursday Northumbcrland-Durham's recently re-elected Member of Parliament Russell C. Honey of Port Hope will be present at Ottawa tomorrow (Thursday) for the openlnr of Canada's 28th Parliament. Mr. Honey will have added added responsibilities this session session because of his recent appointment as Parliamentary Parliamentary .Secretary to Rural Development Development Minister the Hon. Jean Marchand. Mr. Honey has been relieved of his duties as Chairman of the Liberal caucus. While no details of the Speech from the Throne have been released, It would appear that Prime Minister Trudeau will be starting an atlack on poverty. Opposition Opposition forces will be de- msndlnr Mme fait action to brinr an end to the grain handlers strike at the lake- head that Is affecting Canada's Canada's wheat growers. This will be Mr. Trudeau'* first full scale effort as Prime Minister of Canada. Reports Indicate that the openlnr may encounter some complications because a large delegation of about 3.000 from Quebec Is expected expected to be on hand to register a demand for In- atructlon In the English language In Montreal School!. This young lady and her Guernsey calf almost stole the show at Orono Fair on Saturday. She is three-year-old Jennifer Baird, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Baird, R.R. 2, Blackwater, who had all the assurance in the world as she paraded around the ring. At times, her calf was a bit obstreperous but with a bit of help she managed to complete the show and won her prize. The performance was part of the Big-4 Guernsey Club show. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robert Baird of Greenbank were among the proudest people at the fair. Haven't Used it Recently Cutting Off Winter Works Will Have No Effect Here Municipal Heads Declare pose was served for si' " "* rs. but itnce then the !/-% , z- I h» changed consid- (juesi bpeaker The cut-off of the Federal Winter Works Program will have absolutely no effect on Bowmanville and most municipalities municipalities in the district. The program has not been used by this town for some time, and It has been little used for some time by Darlington Township and the Village of Newcastle. I.ist year It was not used by Clarke Township. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau announced recently that the Winter Work! Program Program wai being halted In an effort to reduce government expenditures. It wai origin- ally established in 1938 to help relieve winter unemployment. 1,890 Students Are Enrolled at Three Secondary Schools Enrollment to date In the three Secondary School* in the district total* 1,830. There are 610 students enrolled at Bowmanville High School. 023 at Courtlce Secondary School, and 360 at Clark# High School. New teachers at Ilowman- ville High School are as follows: follows: t'harle# Kennedy. Osh- awa, Guidance; Henry Ncltcn, Toronto, Science; Mm Joan Andrew», Ottawa HITS FRONT PAGE In today's Toronto Star, the main picture on the front page ihows Prime Minister Trudeau talking to Senator Paul Martin and Ruuell V. Honey, M P. for thl* constituency. The picture wai taken while Liberal MPa were gathering for a caucus yesterday. The Prime Minister was scheduled ... . .. ,to explain legislation that Music; Mrs,'would be Included In the The purpose was served for a t few years, but alnce then the picture erably. His Worship, Mayor Ivant Hobbs, told the Statesman today today that he has felt that the Winter Works Program has been obsolete for a number of years. "The town has not used this program for some time. When work Is handled through this program the federal federal government only paid a portion of the labor costs of a project. We questioned whether we could get an efficient job done through It," Mayor Hobbs said. "I think cancellation of the Winter Works Program Is o step In the right direction. Howmanvllte has not used It for four or five years. I believe believe that Prime Minister Trudeau Is on the right track regarding this program," the Mayor elated. Mayor Hohbi pointed out that practically ill work done In the winter months takes longer to complete, and certain certain jobs such as storm sew. era present particular difficulties difficulties In winter as they can get Into a gooey men requiring requiring suction pumps, "Therefore contractors must bid higher to cover cost», and even so cannot hive work performed performed as efficiently at It would be at other times of the year. The cancellation of me Winter Works Program will not be * lo»a to this municipality. municipality. W# have not med It tuhm io e*qc iwoi John Bradshaw Clarke Tnwnshlp CiUreni Committee nnd Ratepayers Association Association will hold the first regular monthly meeting In Orono United Church Hall, on Tuesday evening, September 17th nt R o'clock John Ilradkhaw, the well- known horttcutturalHt. and TV. radio, (and author) personality personality will be the guest ipvaker. Ihs topic wilt N "Conirmlion amM-andJLJse « unau to page iwoi (Speech from the Throne. Four-Horse Team Almost Gets Out of Hand ai Orono Fair , There were it (etv anxious moment» (long track- joining Hie Drain» Workihop here. First meeting side at Oronii Fair nn Saturday when Hie nm>e d Hie will In- held «t Hiv Lions Lenlie tomorrow night fair iipsp» une of the four-how le, mis wlnt ilartrd to (Tliuiidiy) ut II inii, Loltdutui the Uavktiuiuf vunUvl,Uuuullitem tupped l mid fell, bringing the ether- m » holt Spectator! i»n In iiel|t Hid soon had evr-viitmc ' " I - com il villi no hum done,