It is because of the involvement of individuals like this that we are able to provide a means for our children to play baseball in a league that stresses fun and participation along with a healthy, natural competition. We have always strived to keep costs down (mostly through volunteer work) and finish prior to the summer break. It makes for a hectic spring, but more children are able to play softball than might otherwise be the case. The KIN Clubs of Oakville meet ‘and work year round in your commu- nity My phone number is 338-2386. Mike Beauchamp Went, Kinsmen Club of . Oakville Dear Sir: This year, well over 600 players, coaches, umpires, convcnors. spon- sors, and parents got involved with the Kinsmen Club of Oakville in some- thing special - The Kinsmen Minor Softball League. In today's political arena, it is not easy to find a politician who has the strength to put out a plan which Dear Sir: Many people have condemned the Social Contract proposed by Premier Rob Rae. I wish to abstain from criticizing this plan. Volunteers boost softball And, for all of you with a dis- cerning palate, you can even dine Life of ease not good enough for Canadian senators You can have your clothing repaired for minimal cost by the Senate tailor. get the best parking on Parliament Hill, you can do a lit- tle business when you‘re not sitting in the Senate in your own Senate office complete with secretary, unlimited long distance phone calls and fax machine. Social Contract plan has merit ll" et's put ourselves, for a _3 minute, into the sorry shoes , of your average Senator. Here you are, having schmoozed your way into the jolly political life in Ottawa sitting pretty on what must be the perfect job - a Senator. F COMMENT OAKVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Special Council Meeting - Personnel Matter - In Camera Monday, July 5, 1993 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 6, 1993 6:00 p.m. Oakville Room The 1993 Budget Committee is reconvening to review the reductions required to offset the impact of the Provincial Government Expenditure Control Plan and their 1993/94 Budget. Community Services Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 7, 1993 7:30 p.m. Oakville Room a 25 metre outdoor pool, craft huts, basketball, soccer and acres of wooded areas. Registrations are now being accepted. Ages 6-13 years. Two week sessions are $162 per person which includes bus transportation to and from camp. For more information call 338-4250. The 1993 summer day camp operation will be moved to the Ukrainian children's camp located on the north side of Highway #5 near the Fourth Line. The new site will offer expanded facilities including CALENDAR OF TOWN HALL MEETINGS COUNCIL & STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS 'iilus'sd) [tTe-l-tlil-l-l-lil--'--"-'-"-""'""""-"'"""-""""-""" 'leqic-----------------------------d-=-------"-22 TU: r-nnnnn A"W"-i%hn , SUMMER DAY CAMP LOCATION IS MOVING! I am not "A Political Animal", but in all honesty I do not have the heart to diminish the value of a pro- posal of such social importance. Giuseppe Fan If I understand well, that is exactly what Premier Bob Rae is proposing in his Social Contract. The economic situation of the moment is so full of uncertainties, it requires that we all participate with some sacrirtces. he knows will make him unpopular, but in the long run could settle the finances of the province for the ben- ern of all. It is an arduous mission to carry into effect, but it is admirable proof of codrage. [LEEéféï¬ibfâ€"fï¬Ã©EEl’i{614? Pun In fact, you are well paid for it. You can sit in the Senate for less than 100 days a year, draw a basic All of this, and you get paid for it and aren't accountable to anyone. What a dream come true. . on Arctic char for less than $3 in the taxpayer-subsidized Parliamentary restaurant or cafete- na 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD ' OAKVILLE, ONTARIO . LBJ 5A6 TOWN OF OAKVILLE 845-6601 Best of all, you don't even have to DO anything. Well, nothing but show up. Now showing up is a big deal in the Senate. It's really. the only job criterion... that you drag your sad old body into those Chambers and jaw about a bit with the fellows. That's it. Show up and be paid. And if you don't fill the mandatory requirements of a demanding Senator's job - like show up - then you will be harshly penalized. You will get docked $120 a day - but only if you miss more than 21 consecutive days. Not too shabby a deal. Not too shabby at all. salary of $64,400 per year and another $10,400 in a tax free allowance. PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR TRANSIT, CARB/WAN 6 COMMUNITY BUS SERVICES July 1, 1993 Canada Day NO SERVICE The stafrat Oakville Transit wishes Everyone a safe weekend! THE OAKVlLLli Eli/WM HOLIDAY WEEKEND WARNING W.Al1errnartti,ManagtsrofTransitOptstatitxts Oahvil1eTtansitM0Wyecrdt Road Drink less alcohol. Over-drinking is like over-eating - it's self-defeating. Excess alcohol consumption is bad for your body in many ways. Try to limit your consumption. And remember. ..don't drink and drive. I ' I8r2rE5tiIllt . ._ It .. / (lt""";'),:),..),,,..,','. " _ xr ;'l1ot, CE a'iiiiiiii"'fllllgl - - : ii-ii-i-ttBills!!!!. ' s' . I Ill, f ' Al - {agglk IV _ $lltl) jlt . Mitt ' , .lillllliili"f' , g Cie,, ii?lll!lra'if, Ld it ' ('s'" i- 3* 'or, ' iii, _iV'i'f"i1,t' r711_â€"*â€"â€"=â€"â€"| £5, Jribitlii1i' , " - - sc-rr, -- ftf ' --H *7. After all, just where would the country be without a Senate? But oops, let's not get into that one. Now, with this unbelievable job, would you as an average Senator even want your friends to know the lay of the land? Wouldn't you just thank your lucky stars that a fairy godmother - or whatever - had for- tuitously plucked you out of real life and put you into Senator heav- en? But, then, shame on you, youve not thinking like a real Senator. I mean, you're an important person- age, deserving of all these perks the minions in the rest of the country should feel honored enough to pay for. Now, really, wouldn't you just be laying low and staying mum? l, IT WAS EXCELLENT! IT WAS tCi? Name???†, ' a: 53 fia00L"rrfig"iiiij'iky V Oakville Transit 81 5-2020 I 3:: So, as your average Senator just easing along the hallowed hallways of the Senate, would you want to jeopardize this by even touching on Best of all, you are accountable to no one. No, we're not being stupid here. Arrogant, maybe but never stupid. Senate reform? What a night- mare that would have been. Far bet- ter to keep cool, chum around with the old duffers at the Senate and fly home now and again. Not a bad life at all. That's dangerous territory, talking of how essential the Senate is to Canadian life. You almost lost it there a while ago when they were talking Senate reform. Wow, you almost blew that baby our of the water. l,' ITI PS Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving Here’s how IUMVLAUVE lhissummer. A message from The Town of Oakville Special Committee Against Impaired Driving m Designate a Driver SF-t Take a Cab EF-t Call Home EF-F Be a Responsible Host % Plan Ahead My ®CCID OBER WASN'T IT ALSO YOUR y I:.ile.ii" DAYOF SCHOOL ’:\ THIS YEAR? Well, you blew it last week. Caught up in the demanding swirl of a Senator's job, you believed another perk among all those other. ones wouldn't really be noticed. This was not only ill-conceived and badly timed. It was just plain dumb. And any Senator worth his or her salt should do their job - show up and reconsider such a move. But then again, I'm not your average Senator. One question, where can I get a job? controversy You showed up to narrowly vote in the new $6,000 accommodation and expenses bonus applying to your colleagues living more than 80 kilometres outside Ottawa, provided receipts are submitted . by Steve Nease