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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 30, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Immigration is topic of Reform Party discussion By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star * Concerns about Canada's immigration policies will top the agenda when Reform Party members hold an information meeting next Monday night in Port Perry. Set for 7:30 Sept. 12 at the Latcham Centre, the evening will provide a forum for people to ask questions and speak out about the controversial issue, said Evert Vroegh, president of the party here. "The real feeling is that many people are not happy with immigration but are afraid to talk about it. They are afraid they would be accused of racism," he said last week. "We want to get them out of the closet and feeling free and easy." The Reform policy, stated by national leader Preston Manning in the months leading up to last fall's federal election, is that immigration requirements should be economic in nature; immigrants should possess the skills necessary to quickly adjust to the needs of Canadian Society and the job market, says literature distributed by the party. "The Reform Party would close the door to illegal immigration and establish a long-term plan sensitive to Canada's economic needs and public opinion," says the yer, printed to publicize next Monday's meeting. Mr. Vroegh said the meeting -- whi¢h he expects to be well-attended -- will test the waters of that public opinion here. "To us it is a test of how eople feel," he said, noting is own opinion that immigration here is out of control. An open-door policy means "their (immigrants) share of the pie is constantly increasing; you can't avoid it." That's evident in government policies like Ontario's Employment Equity Act, which dictates that large employers must meet standards of employment based on ethnic and other elements, said Mr. Vroegh. _ "Under the present system we have now, affirmative action is in place and people are not being judged only for their ability, but also where they come from," he said. "We believe in equality." -- UNDER 13 FREE ® © ale Sort BO! 'uN p16 SURES N privy NN ® SUN. DAWN-DUSK Jimmy Bollywood / Bevery Bills op 3 ® S49 TUES./FREE HALF BACK PASS @ Clarification An article in last week's edition of the Port Perry Star on the municipal election noted that two declared can- |' didates are vying for the seat "in Ward 1, and that the would be challenging incum- bent Ken Carruthers. Mr. Carruthers has not yet announced his intentions for the Nov. 14 election. PARTICIPATION NIGHT If vou have been considering learning karate but keep postponing it. mark this date on your calendar. Shows, midway, attractions set to go at Port Perry Fair et ready for thrills, chills, and a thousand sights and sounds: This Labor Day weekend marks the 142nd annual Port Perry Fair. Organizers have worked throughout the year to bring you the most exciting and entertaining fair possible, with something for everyone. The fair opens Friday night, Sept. 2, and will continue at the fairgrounds until the late afternoon Monday, Sept. 5. There are a host of events planned for each full day of the fair, with a mix of old favorites and new attractions, fair board president Paul Christie said. "Your attendance and enjoyment of the fair has been the concern of a very dedicated group of individuals who yearly plan and produce the fair," he said. "Their great satisfaction is the success of the fair as a community event; a coming together of the community to celebrate another year, another summer and to touch our community and agricultural roots." Featured throughout the duration of the fair will be the ever-popular midway, petting zoo, pony and llama rides and the beer tent, with all kinds of entertainment thrown in. As well, the tent in the infield will feature pig wrestling, pig races, a kids' tractor pull, kids' games, cattle demonstrations, sheep shearing and craft and agricultural demonstrations all weekend long. Here's a list of what's going on at the fair. for specific times and locations, check the schedule on Page 8 of today's Star. RIDAY, SEPT. 2 - At 3:30 p.m, Exhibits begin being brought into Craft House, and at 5:30 p.m., the Craft House closes for judging. At 7 p.m., The beer tent opens and the Warren Sutcliffe Band starts playing. Later in the evening, locals are urged to show off their performing talents, and back-up will be provided by the band. The beer tent closes at 1 a.m. ATURDAY, SEPT. 3 - Its Kids' Day, so those 14 and under get into the fair Free for Saturday only. There's a full schedule of events and demonstrations -throughout the day, so you'll want to arrive early to make sure you catch everything. The midway opens at 10:30, and throughout the day at the Entertainment Building, there will be face painting for the kids, Time to Read by Cindy Cook, Karate demonstrations, performances by Port Perry's own Golden Slipper, a line dancin workshop and a farm safety puppet show, an much more. At 4 p.m., there will be plenty of laughs and probably some groans too when Sumo Wrestling is held at the infield tent. Get down to the infield.in time for a good seat, because at 7 p.m. the Tractor and Truck Pull roars its way down the track. Once again this year this crowd pleaser is sure to a big attraction. The homecraft and Christie buildings close at 9 p.m., as do the gates. The beer tent will remain open until 1 a.m. UNDAY, SEPT. 4 - Gates open at 8:30 a.m., and the midway starts whirling at 11 a.m. Special attractions during the morning will be the Open Hunter Show and 4H demonstrations, as well as craft and agricultural demonstrations, all starting at 10 a.m. At noon the Car show starts, and at 1 p.m. on the track it's harness racing, with parimutuel betting. Don't miss the Fiddle Contest at 3 p.m. in the Entertainment Building, and at 6:30, it's the Much Music video show and dance. Remember, the beer tent closes early this evening to make way for the youth event. ONDAY, SEPT. 5 - The last day of the fair is filled with events from the opening of the gates at 8:30 a.m. until , closing at 5 p.m. . At 10 a.m. there's a Fun and Games Horse show, and at 11 a.m., don't miss the heavy horses. At 11:30 and again at 3:30 you can enjoy the Kick Up a Fuss Cloggers, and at 2:30 sit down and enjoy the heritage folk music of Tanglefoot, who will also perform at 4 p.m: Be sure to come out, and enjoy the fair to its fullest. "Your support of the Agricultural Society is appreciated and welcomed," President Paul Christie said. : : "Remember the fairgrounds. Treat them like they are yours. Use them!" : THE BLUE WHALE oe CANADIAN WOODCRAFTS e NATURAL YARNS AND POTTERY Come and join in with others in the same situation. This is a special night to help you feel comfortable. ={glsle lS elaslcHoTo=Nel lo) dalinle IRV [0] /," jf VI) \leTaa RN DF-Te MRI: 1g a MIL {s BAe IV axel aI eI =a NW: | § BY: Y €] =X) Self-defence & exercise ...FREE aI a) oYe [Ved (og RI ESIC ol 511 SP \Te Ne] ol iTeF=1 40] a) -- 2 LOCATIONS-- HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI VV ETRE WAY CR OTT) CES -15258 Simcoe St. Port Perry 985-0205 -73 Brock St. W., Uxbridge 852-3093 3330 Simcoe St. N., Columbus Open Wednesday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM or phone 905-655-8406 NA 143rd Anusial Sunderland Fall Fair September 13, 1994 - 6pm September 14, 1994 - 12 noon - Opening Ceremonies Puffy the Clown J Fiddlers Contest 3% Victorian Craft Demo * Light Horse Show (2-days) % Fair Queen Pageant ¥* FireWorks %* Giant Vegetables % Flowers %* Culinary Art %* Junior Fair % Field Crops ¥* Arts & Crafts % Pet Show %* Heavy Horse Show * Dog Show % 4-H Dairy Calf Show %* Karaoke Night ¥ Rug Hooking Demo % Petting Zoo ¥* Puppet Show ¥* Oxen Rides %* Demolition Derby ¥* Vegetables For more information call: Karen Creighton, Sec./Tres. (705) 432-2833