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Page 11, News, Tuesday, May 21, 1991 Bureaucratic voices with no faces Continued from page 2 has even curled and enjoyed it. She became as Canadian as blueberry pie. However, it didn't take long for the Maple Leaf to wither. She has been in the country for the past two years on a student visa, unable to secure the extremely elusive landed immigrant status. This means that while she is allowed to study here, she is unable to work, vote, pay taxes and all the other rights enjoyed by citizens. She's kind of a psuedo-Canadian. She's allowed to live here, but the government reserves the right to kick her out upon the expiry of the visa. Fortunately, we thought, there was always the light at the end of the tunnel. If she could just tough it out through the six years of University it would take to obtain the degree on the restrictive student visa, she could then find work as a teacher and begin her life as a Canadian citizen. It meant a lot of work and a lot of money but it would be worth it. It wasn't long, however, until our naive little hopes © were thoroughly crushed by a Ruth Buzzy-like , faceless, bureaucratic phone voice from immigration. The voice informed her that it didn't matter whether or not she got her degree here, and it didn't matter how long she lived in the country, and it didn't matter whether she liked Anne Murray and Wayne Gretzky, she still would not be able to live and work here. Basically, the mindless drone went on to say, in order to qualify for landed immigrant status, she has to fulfill one of the following criteria: she needs to be a refugee; she needs to marry a Canadian citizen; she needs $100,000 to invest in the M+ and Mrs. Sohn Jarosz ms country and come, preferably, from Hong Kong; she needs a first degree relative (i.e. mother or father) who is already a citizen to sponsor her.. So, unless we get married, or she crashes on the shores of Newfoundland in a leaky boat, she's confronted - with an immigration policy based on nepotism. In retrospect, I guess it was kind of foolish of me to think that dreams, honesty and hard work are factored into any of Ottawa's decisions. I sat on the couch depressed as I watched her pack. She was returning home, the illusion was cracked. I went out to get some fresh air and walked down to the 7-11 to get a Big Gulp. There, I was waited on by a man of indeterminable origin who didn't speak any English. I sauntered back to the apartment where she was finally packed and ready to go. The ride to the airport was quiet, both of us thinking of the Canada before the politics and policies. As I watched her go through the gate, I thought of the impotency of the system that had failed to help her realize her dreams. However, judging by the way she'd been screwed, I'm sure "impotent" would be the last word she'd use to describe it. Lake Superior Board NOTICE OF CLOSURE Closure of The Caroline McMorland School located at Marathon Public School The Lake Superior Board of Education is intending to close the Caroline McMorland School at the end of June, 1991. The stu- dents of the Caroline McMorland School will be integrated into the regular school system beginning in September, 1991. Public Meetings will be held as follows to discuss this move: Manitouwadge: May 29, 1991 7:00 P.M. Marathon: June 3, 1991 7:00 P.M. Marathon Public School (Special Needs Room) Schreiber: June 5, 1991 7:00 P.M. Schreiber Public School (library) iThe public is cordially invited to attend to discuss this matter] Jand express any concerns they may have. iFurther information may be obtained from Ruth Mitchell,} Special Education Coordinator at the Lake Superior Board of| |Education (807) 229-0436. | /Pat Richardson D. |. McQuarrie } TOWNSHIP OF SCHREIBER TRUSTEES REQUIRED | PUBLIC LIBRARY = _-- Written applications will be received up to May 24, 1991 to fill (3) three vacancies on the Schreiber Public Library Board. Please Apply to: 1 Township Council c/o A.J. Gauthier Clerk-Treasurer P.O. Box 40 of Schreiber are proud to announce the forthcoming Sy marriage of their daughter a Cheryl Mae to Roy David Knobel son of Mr and Mrs. Roy Knobel Sr. of Port Colbome, Ont. The ceremony will take place June 15, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Schreiber. Schreiber, Ontario POT 2S0 Announcing a One Day Ring Spectacular Exclusively at , Arodder's Yewellenrs Wed. May 29th from 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Terrace Bay Store Thursday May 30 from 10 am. to 9 p.m. at Marathon Store Featuring the largest selection of fine quality, exclusive designs ever shown in Ontanris...Over S000 rings frome one | Oxia e leading creators. "The collection will include: - Wlany one-of-a-kind hand made items - 4 stunning selection of superbly crafted engagement rings far Cath women and men - Onder 350 styles of, gsld and diamond set wedding bands for women and men - 44 collection of over 500 cocktadl rings - 100 styles of 14h and 15h diamand anniversary rings - Large selection of Family rings for Wom and Dad and daughter from $159.00 and up - One day remount clinie-we'll help you choose or design a beautiful new setting ta incorporate precious stones and gold. ; J DAS TANS AAA ASA AN SEI EW RES AES KAKA AAS LAY Aa DA ASAD MN AN SOROS Roy Ry SCHREIBER MIXED SLOWPITCA LEAGUE BACK TO BASEBALL DANCE Saturday, May 25, 1991 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Schreiber Recreation Centre ae $5 Per Person MUSIC BY RANDAL KUSANIERYK Held under the authority of A Special Occasion Permit RESTRICTRD TO PERSONS ~ 19 YRS AND OLDER of experience will be in the store ta assist. Don t miss this spectacular Event!