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Psychic meets psychic There were no less than four qualified psychics at the psychic fair in the Mountain- view Mall last Wednesday to Saturday. Here, Psychics serve supernatural market The middle of the Moun- tainview Mall became a gateway to the super- natural last week. Three psychics had set up in the mall to provide quick service for those wishing to see beyond the boundaries of everyday life. While many people are skeptical of the whole field of palm reading, tarot cards and clairvoyance, a quick look at the list of pay- ing customers attracted to the fair tells a different story. While many are dead-set against this kind of thing, there are also many who (for a variety of reasons) love to partake. Anyone who went to the psychic fair at the mall last week would be introduced to one of three psychics: Brian Patrick, "John'"' or Maria Christina Lafontaine. Tourism is still on the rise, says Baker According to the general manager of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, tourism is still on the rise. From July 6 to 12, 1,809 visitors signed in at the two Chamber locations. This compares to 856 visitors in the same period last year. Chamber GM Carol Baker says that the in- crease in tourists is certain- ly visible on King Street and most attractions are also reporting an increase in visitations. As it happened, the psychics' promoter in- troduced Brian Patrick to the Times reporter. Patrick studied his craft at psychic institutes in London and also in other parts of Europe including England, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Patrick picks up sensa- tions quickly through palm reading. He uses a magni- fying glass to pick up the details of the palm lines. Most of the time, Patrick makes his living travelling from shopping mall to shopping mall, meeting all sorts of Canadians and ex- periencing the "psychic at- psychic Brian Patrick poses with co-worker Maria Christina Lafontaine. Patrick has been mosphere" of different communities. "Every town has its own energy," he says. "Midland is charged with energy but still tranquil. There are a lot of creative people here."' Despite the sometimes noisy atmosphere of the mall, Patrick says he can concentrate on his craft because "I operate on a higher level.'"' But he prefers to call himself a "psychic counsellor" rather than a "fortune teller."' "The future is still up to the individual," he said. "I believe we are responsible for ourselves, although 274 King St. Midland, Ontario TOWN OF MIDLAND 1987 Realty and Business Taxes FINAL BILLING In accordance with the provisions of The Municipal Act and pursuant to By-law #87-40, the third instalment of Realty and Business Taxes for 1987 will become due and payable on July 31st, 1987. All tax bills were mailed prior to July 1st, Ratepayers who did not receive tax bills should enquire at the Municipal Office or telephone 526-4275. Failure to receive tax notice does not relieve the taxpayer from payment of taxes nor liability for late payment penalty: "IN THE EVENT OF A WORK STOPPAGE" Arrangements have been made with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to honour your tax notices. (No charge to the ratepayers) G.M. Morrison, A.M.C.T. 1987. Treasurer over 20 years. there are powers in our destiny' He also believes in rein- carnation, and says he can tell bya line on the hand whether you are an "old soul" or not. a student of supernatural phenomena for But his basic philosophy of life is one that can be ap- plied to anyone: "All life is connected somehow, and we should be gentle to each other and to the environ- ment." ~ WANTED I wmareneees Pick up complimentary bins at: Who's who in industries in Simcoe With the recent an- nouncement by the Minister of Municipal Af- fairs, Bernard Grandmaitre of a $29,300 Community Planning Grant for the County of Simcoe, the County's Resource Development Office has already begun work on the production of an updated Industrial Directory for the entire County. The "Who's Who of the Industrial sector in Simcoe County is only a small por- tion of the first stage of a four-tier, five-year in- dustrial development/pro- motion plan that was given the seal of approval by county officials in February of this year. Three main goals of this major undertaking at a county level, under the auspicies of the County's Agriculture, Environment and Development Commit- tee are: to develop a county-wide data base of information; prepare for further development and growth in the whole region; and better promote what attributes are already County being offered within the 33 municipalities. In the primary stage of the overall plan, Data Col- lection and Analysis, coun- ty officials are hoping to see the completion of four separate data bases: In- dustrial listings, available Industrial Lands and Buildings, Municipal and County Profiles and Labour Profiles. During the next few months, a_ three-person team will be working vigorously to complete the first phase of the program. By the fall, Development Officer Ron Mills anticipates most of the data collected will be on line on his department's new computer system. Resource A major result of the pro- ject, headed up by Mills, will be an overall strategic plan for industrial growth for the entire county, with efforts in the final stages towards the implementa- tion of a complete promo- tional program to entice further industrial growth within Simcoe County. Board wants grant The Simcoe County Board of Education wants the province to give it ex- tra money because of the extension of full funding to the Roman Catholic high schools. At the meeting July 8, a motion was passed asking the Ministry of Education for a special grant '"'to offset board's last BINS TO GIVE AWAY... the adverse impact on their tax base."' Appointment The vice-president of engineering and general manager of Ernst Leitz Canada Limited, Hans Witt, has been appointed to the board of governors of Georgian College. ND Reliable Taxi 513 Dominion Ave., E. MIDLAND Bundle up all your tins, papers and glass separately and put them all in the complimentary bin. ONE BIN PER HOUSEHOLD BRING THIS COUPON IN AND GET YOUR FREE BIN Name Address NORTH SIMCOE WASTE MANAGEMENT ... FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LIZ: 549-3767 NOTE: These bins are the property of the N.S.W.M.A. /f you should leave the area on a permanent basis, it would be greatly appreciated if you could return it. Tuesday, July 21, 1987, Page 11