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wp 12 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, August 31, 1993 4 Casinos no jackpot for rural Ontario behind the Federation of Premier Bob Rae to take a Agriculture and several horse gerious look at the effect of racing associations to urge casinos on the economy of rural SICO Pans [alei Ne Rall alelasl=Re! VILLAGE DECOR SHOPPE 154 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY "The powerful Ontario Association of Municipalities (AMO) has thrown its weight PAINT [SAVE 8 | SAVE '8 COAT LATEX CEILING PAINT apefroid se on cei 9 nor Aer tate a Pree 2499 160.212 378 Lares. | \\ER-SEALER! ens NDERCOATER = 99° A Sale Pree 1139 a OA | ACRYLIC LATEX 4 ; ¥ 165125278 Litres ONE COAT ACRYLIC LATEX VELVET FINISH S ing One coat heal or em atc Washable non spatter hor tan T6111 2.78 Litres. ONE COAT ACRYLIC LATEX PLATINUM FINISH One " 99 rate ares Washable 622 164-211 1.78 Litres EXTERIOR ALKYD WOOD PRIMER For new exterior wood or previously painted surfaces S ** When applied at proper spread rate + Degper colour available at shghtly higher prices 1 Compared io SICO'S After Sale Price on Paint in eflect Dec 15. 1993 sI1e0 Proudly Canadian ana black EXTERIOR ALKYD GLOSS For woog and metal Village Carpet & Tile Decor Shoppe 154 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 985-4808 Ontario before allowing gaming houses to spread. Delegates to the AMO convention in Toronto last week overwhelmingly endorsed this stand through a reson that will be sent to the Premier's office. The 47,000 member Ontario Ag and Horse Racing Coalition (OAHRC) which includes eight horse racing associations, calls the AMO support a major victory in its campaign to curtail casino initiatives that would have a devastating impact on Ontario's horse racing industry. "Ontario farmers make $350 million per year in sales of hay, straw and grains to the horse racing industry," Ontario Ag Federation president Roger George told delegates at the AMO convention last week. This is in addition to money horse owners spend on veterinarian fees, farm equipment, transportation and rural municipal taxes. In total, he said thc horse racing industry generates $2.2 annually in economic. activity and some 50,000 derive their income from this. If casino-style gambling is allowed to move into rural Ontario, the horse industry estimates it will lose more than 18,000 jobs. Most of these people have non-transferable skills and would end up on the rural Ontario welfare roles, said Mr. George. He went on to say that despite numerous requests to the government, there has been no study done on the impact of casinos on rural Ontario economies. "If Premier Rae is determined . to get into gambling," said Mr. George, "we'll give him a 15 year old tractor, 1000 acres of land and a truck-load of seed corn. Then he'll be in the farming business and know what real gambling is all about." ' OAHRC president Dr. Glen Brown said he was delighted that AMO backed the issue saying "only Ontario chronically tax-hungry government, local politicians who mistakenly believe casinos will revitalize their communities, and developers are pushing the casino issue." Music results -- local students Congratulations are extended to the following students for their achievements in". the recent Western Ontario Conservatory examin- ations. Grade 3 Piano Ian "Anderson - 78% - Honours Grade 4 Piano - Dana Harper - 74% - Honours Grade 2 Rudiments - Katie Noonan - 92% - First Class Honours with Distinction. They are students of Janice Groves, A.Mus teacher, A.Mus. performer It was 15 years ago (Aug. 28, 1978) when S¥ivia and Phil McBride first opened the Galley Fish & Seafood restaurant on Queen Street. To celebrate the anniversary and to say thanks to their many and loyal customers, Sylvia and Phil were busy Saturday serving up cake and coffee. When not working In the restaurant, chances are you'll find these two at the local arena or baseball dlamonds as th. are great supporters of sports teams In the communRy. Happy anniversary!