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Q -( 2 - Orono WeekJy Times, Wednes.day, ýctober ý25,1995 %JWEEKLY TiMES Produced Weekly By Sonbon Publisbing Publications Mail Registration No. 0,368 Publishing 47 issues -Annually at the Office of Publication 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB 1IMO Telephone 905-983-5301 Fax 905-983-5301 Troy Young Editor e Publisher VIVE LE DIFFERENCE! The Quebec Refrendum is in its final stages; by this Urne next week the resuits of the vote will be known by ail. This campaign has been a complete and utter waste of Urne. For Quebec to leave Canada would be the worse possible thing that could happen to our country. Not only would a very large -segment of our population suddenly disappear, it would split the country in two, cuttîng us off from the eastern provinces. Quebec is also important to Canada economically. 40 percent of Canada's pulp and paper corne from Quebec, and it is second only to British Columbia in forestry production. It also ranks second behind Ontario in the manufacturing industry. Its inroads into the aerospace sector are renowned. Quebec is thelargest producer of hydroelectric power in North America. It offers a cheap source of electricity to neighbouring provinces and the United States. Those who feel that we would be better off without Quebec are dead wrong. Not only would it disrupt our lines of communication and deal what could be a mortal blow to our already strugglîng economy, it would be a shame to lose such a unique and wonderful place from Canada. I was in Quebec during the summer of 1994, just days before Jacques Parizeau and the PQ were elected into power. The feeling then was that the people did not want to separate from Canada. I do not believe that they do now. What this has been is a giant smoke-screen. Quebec is still seeking the special status that the failed Meech Lake Accord and the constitutional reform accord was to give them. You will see Quebec stay in Canada and receive some of the distinction that they not only crave, but in some ways deserve. It must happen this way. For Quebec to leave Canada would spell the end of our country. We might even see our country gripped by a civil war in the most extre-me case, Ours to date is the only western country that has not been shaken up by internai warfare. Let's hope it stays that way. Lette r to the Editor 1 arn at an absolute loss. First we had the Federal Government prornising to lay off thousands of work- ers. These workers- occupy jobs that pay a fair wage and they have benefits. These workers provide services in Our communities. Then we, have, the Job Killer Harris promising to lay off up to. 20, 000 provincial Public Sector Workers in Ontario.. These w'orkers occupy jobs that pay a fair wage and benefits. Agaîn these workers provide ser- vices in our communities. Reduction in transfers to agencies and municipalities mieans that staff will be laid off in these areas as well. When a worker earns a wage, they norrnally spend it on goods and services in their commaunities to feed and support their families. Dollars earned in thie corn- miunity normally stay in that commrrunity. So, how can ajJ of thiis unemployment bene- fit the economny? Joan Gates Oshawa Letter to the Editor Dear Troy: On behalf of the Chamber and ail of the other organi- zations involved in our annual, Faîl Festival last Saturday, 1 want to thank you for the editoriai support we received in helping to promote this event. While the Chamber has been hold- ing a faîl festival for over twenty years, this year was the fîrst time that other groups in the community participated in arranging dif- ferent events. Ahl the activ- ities were well attended and the format of the day proved to be a great success. However, the key lies in get- ting the word out there and your contribution in this regard is very rnuch appre- ciated. Sinicerely Jean Grahamn President Thank You Thank you frorn the Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce We particularly want to offer a big Thank You to al the residents for their gen- eroussupport and partici- pation in the day's actîvities and for helping to make our annual Faîl Festival such a successful day. Money was raised for new playground equipment at the NewcastlePublic School. Generous donations were received by the local food bank. Other successful fund raising events were the Firefighters pancake break- fast and the Lions Walk-a- dog9-a-thon. Our thanks to ail the chul- dren who entered the bike decorating contest. Attendance throughout the day was excellent. Somie activities were new this year and because they proved to be so successful we expect to include themn again next year. Ross Allun of Newcastle won the Chamber free draw. The Bed Race was won by the Newcastle IGA. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Minister: Rev. Ann Tottenham Rectory 987-5678 - Church 983-5594 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUP 9:30 a.m. IST & 3RD SUNDAY 0F MONTH HOLY COMMUNION ORON, ONARIO983-5009 ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Minister Rev. Dr. sMervyn Russell -~ Marlene -K Risebrugh, 983-5702 Cburch Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH Kirby United 9:30 ar. Orono United 11:00 ar. (I st Sunday of Every Month Communion Sunday at Orono and Kirby United Churches) Leskard Service Last Sunday of Every Month Pot-luck 5:00 p.m. Service 6:15 p.m. SERVICE 0F HEAING Sunday, November 5tb Orono United Chiurchi 7: 00 p.mn. EXPLORERS Wednesday, October l8th Kirby United Church 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For girls 8- boys ages 8 - 12 yrs. LOGOS VOUTH ffGROUP meet Tuesdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Orono United Churchl For girls & Boys ages 1-2 -16 yrs. WOMIEN ABUSE WORKSHop Saturday, November 4th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Orono United Church Keynote Speaker: Deborah Elliott Admission is free but registration is necessary - please register by calling the office 983-5502 NUTURING FAITH IN CHILDREN A course for parents. Monday Evenings October 16th - November 13th 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Orono United Church The main place where children learn their beliefs and values is in the home. The most important persons in helping children in the development of their Christian lives are their parents. Here is a course that helps parents to be and to do these things. A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. SA ÀmVE N O W on ail TIMEX WATCHES' LADIES & MEN'S INDIGLO SAVE 25/oC ~I(! h~1 ~ arn miII.~'U 1-1 - le-V -1 mMýl'l «,ewllM704ý!ýNffiJi 0RONO, ONTARIO