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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, ,June 6, 1990-7 l-,aying on level fields, by Gord Milis A few years back, 'bumiper stickers' were the craze, and most people sported one on their car. One of the most popular read, "Aren't you glad that you don't get ail of the government you pay for." The recent trucker's blockade, staged at the various entry points in- to Canada, prompted my memory to recaîl that favorite bumper sticker. 'It was brought about through statements made by the Ontario Minister of Transport, Bill Wrye, and his Federal counterpart, Doug Lewis. Our schooling taught us to grasp the nature and functionî of metaphors, similes,,and analogies. If we can stili remember themi we begin to understand when politi- cians attempt to bamboozle people by the use of these literacy devices. Last 'week, both Bill Wrye and Doug Lewis, did their bit in misleading the truckers. In answer to the truckers coin- plaint regarding their U.S. counter- parts access to cheaper diesel fuel, Wrye assured them that'his ministry would introduce a program to audit U.S. carriers to make sure they are paying provincial fuel -tax! Surely, someone in bis ministry would have told him that such a program is already in place. No audit program can camouflage the fuel tax scandai in Ontario. Frightful provincial legislation bas allowed U.S. truckers, using their cheap diesel fuel, access to Ontario without fear of prosecution for years. The samne type of calamitous provincial legislation, controlling the export of' Ontario produced, diesel fuel to the U.S., has cost Ontario -taxpayers millions upon millions of dollars in lost fuel taxes - yes- millions and millions! Who knows, if that lost revenue could have been collected, maybe we could have avoided the $30 sur- charge we noss have to cougb up on our licence sticker. Maybe! sometbing could have done about the obscene diesel and gasoline taxes, that are draining the pockets of everyone. Following Wrye, Doug Lewis zip- ped down to Windsor like Zorro, ready to make bis- own mark on the blockade shemozzle. Later emerging from a tbree hour meeting witb the truckers, Lewis said, "The truckers just want a level playing field." A great political use of a literacy devise, aimed to tomn the truckers mbt a buncb of bappy campers. Perhaps the "level playing field" philosopby may make its way to othiers in government. A good start witb the "level playing field" idea might be fair deals for aIl with'pay- ing the tax burden - making food banks needless - providing lands for affordable bousing - reàl help ta workers suffering tbrough free trade - the dismantling of Caniadian traditions - recognizing every Cana- dian as a member of a distinct socie- ty. The "level playing field" idea is a good one. Wbat a shame that peo- pIe have.to block off roads, and cause factories ta close, in order ta have government even think about it. Jun ior Gardeners Spring Flower Show The Junior Gardeners deserve a Eîmanskie; 3) Jennifer Vogel. lot of credit for their incredible en- Class 3 - 1) Jennifer Vogel;- 2) Brian tries in the Spring Show. The judges- Zegers; 3) Andrea Etmanskie. Mr. and Mrs. M. Slute of Bowman- Class 4 - 1) Jeff Finlay; 2) Jennifer ville were îruly impressed with the Vogel; 3) Andrea Etmanskie. 94 entries, considering the wet Class 5 - 1) Andrea Etmanskie; 2) weather just before the show. There Brian Zegers: 3) Jennifer Vogel. sure were some difficult decisions to Class 6 - 1) Andrea Etmanskie; 2) make by the judges. It was obvious Jennifer Vogel; 3) Jeff Finlay. a lot of lime and energy and pa- Special prizes were donated by tience was needed to bave such Mrs Carol Mostert and the proud delightful entries. winners were Rachel Sissons and, Wbile the judges were going over Brian Zegers. Participation ribbons tbe entries Mrs. Zegers asked the were given out to some of the cbildren about their gladiola bulbs children. Congratulations to aIl of from last summer and remiiindIed the the children who participated. Well children to check the gladiolas ov.er done! and to plant themn in their gardens Tbis week the children are busy again this year. The perenr*al also planring the planters in downtown from last year should also be check- Orono. The bank garden was ed and replanted if necessary into a completed on Fr iday lasi week and permanent location. looks super. Our next meeting is The children loved to hear parts June l9th wbere the children will be of the letter from Mr. Harry Wyma preparing for the flower basket sale to the Youth Horticultural Societies on June 23rd. read by Mrs. Zégers, about the The children will also be working birds and nature. Soon after the let- on a craft witb small sea shelîs. If ter was read the judges had the final they bave some small shelîs and results from the show. They are as would like to bring-them, it would follows: be appreciated. Junior Group: by Shelley Etmanskie Class I - 1) Jason Zegers; 2) P1eter Vogel; 3) Mathew Eastabrook; 4) Peter Etmanskie. , C FUIIceiI Class 2 - 1) Jason Zegers; 2) Rene Zegers; 3) Christopher Sissons; 4)f Matthew Easiabrook. e Cîass 3 - 1) Benji Vogel; 2) Matthew Mayor Hubbard criticizes the Ci- Eastabrook; 3) Rachel Sissons. ty of Os;hawýa for their opposition t0 Class 4 - 1) Rachel Sissons; 2) Peter the Town's Courtice Commerical Etmanskie; 3) Renee Zegers. corridor plan. Class 5- 1) Peter Etmanskie; 2) The Mayor stated that Newcastle Matthew Eastabrook; 3) *Jason had spent'a lot of limfe and money Zegers. on the plan 10 now fînd Oshawa op- Class 6- 1) Rachel Sissons; 2) posing the plan. "Counc. Hamre Alison Finlay; 3) Mary Devries. and I will meet withf Oshawa." Senior Grouri: Frank Wuj, director of planning -'-iss 1 - 1)ý Jennifer Vogel; 2) An- stated t(hat Oshawýa's opposition. is .s1 Etmianskie; 3) Andrea Ruther- towards, the commercial density be- ord.* ing planned along Highway 2 by the Class 2 - 1) Brian Zegers; 2) Andrea Town of Newcastle., Letter to Editor Dear Mr. Forrester: Furîher to statemenîs published in the Orono Weekly limes on April 25, 1990, 1 wisb 10 advise vou that The lona Corporation bas neither applied for rezoning of the properîy referred to in the article, nor posîed rezoning signs on the- property. Please contact the undersigned, if you require further information.ý Yours truly, The lona Corporation John Finnerty Jr. Director Land lJevelopment DUEE MAN TEE.ORN 983-9291 COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP - 11SITJNG TASK FORCE NEWCASTLEý Low-level Radioactive Waste Management LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES' YOUR BACK YARD - YOUR DECISION T he Newcastle Community Liaison Group (N.C.L.G.) invites the.public to attend their meeting on TUESDAY, JUNE 12 in the Centennial Room of The Newcastle Community Hall located on King Street in the Village9 of Newcastle, Dr. Rosalie Berteli, PH.D., G.N.S.R. is President of the International Concern for Public Health, a Roman. Catholic nun, 1988 recipient of the World Peace Award, and a member of the President's Commis- sion on the Accident of Three Mile Island, will be speaking on Health and the Environment. The Community Liaison Group will be organizing future community information session~s such as this in order to hear concerns of local r esidents. 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