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Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, January 10, 1996 page 11 To the editor: It is becomi*ng more and 'more apparent jut what Ind cf leader ike Harris is. Virtually evey day there is news from Queen's Park that he and hie party have puehed something else through Ontario's legielature with little or ne debate, let alone.consideration and public consultation. Their ally is shee'r speed, with which they intend to baffle a generally apathetic, but slowly awakening province. Harris intende te pas sweeping nieasurers that net only affect eveiyone in Ontar-io. but erode the very basis cf our democratic processes. Bill 26 is ncthing short cf a dictatorial seizure cf power, the likes cf which has never before disgraced this province. Bill 7, in concurrence with the "Blitzkrieg" omnibus Bill 26.'Our members are deeply affronted at the haste and apparent careleseness with which this Bill was tabled. As details are revealed in the press, even members cf the Cabinet seem unsure cf the scope style cf politice in which no- one but Hanis is allowed te have their say, seriously threatens labour in Ontario, and will provide significant repercussions. I amrnont exaggerating when I say that I feel that the governxent of Ontario is decaying into a dictatership., Why is there ne public debate orý consultation involved in the legishative precees? Why de I feel that Harris's every whim is being forced upen Ontarians without due prooess? Why do I feel that I ne longer have a veice in my government? The answer te al cf these questions ies with Harris. Does he want te go down in histery as juet another failed dictater? Heu Harris! Michael Strahi Courtice " Thrilling Vegas style entertainrnent " Fine diing aMNlticlimore m l)eparts evev Sturav,4-Nov-<)5 dth oi i 2()-ipr-96O, trofli Miii isiting San .Juian, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. a Ask about optionail laînd packages av'ai1abie with y1otr enlise. a Celebration Siiinavýtes ftentires AI R CANADA andi other Iea,.dinig airincis. Program may not be combined Wth any other promotional offer and is cpc conr lled. Pnices are per person. double occupancy. Pecrange mCDN$1,169 10 CDN$2,228 depending on duration. 3050. Ge-ai r dtie n .Shi' eitWLitby CMarcya n u ofre dopred bmromanaaIc faulusCaria rise! Wy no drop ito ou 3WhitbGoffiend. hear al the exciing- details first -hand." mnto of portions cf the Bill. Surely this fact alone demande that more careful exainination cf the legishation le essential te proper government action. We are particularly conoerned with tihe portions cf the Bill which affect educators directly. The Schedule Q language, pertaining te the school boards and teachers' collective negoiations act is premised on the assumption that arbitrators have caused education ceets te rise. In.fact, since the social contract, Ontario is fourth among Canadian provinces in education spending per pupil. Arbitrators do net normally play a role in the free collective bargaining which the Conservative government prom- ised would return te Ontario. This change in legislation would be an unnecessary intrusion inte an hie pr Sc] miu chi ag i pei in chi froi dis re.r Pr( col tri bargainig PrQce 'ss storically effective bargaining cnuttion, appears to b. a ocens. reduction in the degree of The proposed amendment tu democracy with which this 'hedule M would allow province would be governed. The Lnicipalities to dissolve or make specific details of the proposed tanges te school boards. This legisiation, which change -the rain seens an unnecessary intent of the» Freedom Of trusion into an existing process. Information and Protection of ie Sweeney Task Force, which ia Privacy Act, which allow direct rforming a thorough review cf taxation at the local level, which bcdl board boundaries, wiIl b. allow privatization without assent aking a reliott to the gcvernment of the electors, are cf great conoern 1due time. Making legisiative to ail citizens cf this province. anges in advance of and apart We urge the members te open im that report seems injudicicus. the doors cf democracy on Bull 26, 'e therefore recommend that the by allowing full debate on al ssolution cf local boards be aspects cf this omnibus bill. This .moved from 'the Schedule M government sheuld act with mposals. greater respect for the province, Many other sections cf Bill 26 the taxpayers, and the democratic ,nern all Ontarians. The tradition which It was elected te, ansfer, cf power te the Cabinet, serve. without full legisiative and caucus debate, and without public Pat Jermey President 4elBROOKLLN }r Free-throw challenge for youth By Steve' Leahy Ail basketball players- boys and girls aged 10 te 14- are welconie to dernonstrate their skill at the free-throw ine this Saturday at Meadewcrest. This is the first- St. Leo Knights of Columbus youth basketball free tlirow competition, and it looks be be an afternoon of fun. - Ail ida aged 10-14 are welcome te participate. The competition te find oidt who's got the touch at the charity stripe begins at 1 p.m. No pre-registration is required and best ef ail, it's free. Awards will be presented. For more information, phene Jim Vernooy at 655-3562. WBEELBARREL 0F CHEER For Shelia Hopmans cf Seagrave, Christmas came early with this year's Kinsmen Wheelbarrel cf Cheer. Taik about great timing - one week before Christmas and the Hepmans win a wheelbarrel ful cf cash. No deubt ail througli the Hepmans househeld there was naught but good chier.. This is the 18th year Breoklin and District Kfinsmen have heid the dollar-a-ticket draw. The Wheeibarrel cf Cheer is an annuai fundraising event the K-insmen run in order to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. COLOURING CONTEST The Village cf Bràoklin* coieuring contest winners are as foliows: (aged twe te, five years) first Cassandra Knowiton, second Chris Knowiton, third Grant Hutcheon; (aged six) first Stephanie Bloomer, second Nathan Staneland.- third Lucas Grylîs; (aged seven) firrst Wes Wakelin, second Sandra Adamek, third Mfichael Kreamer; (aged eight and nine) first Pat Noonan, second Andrew Dyrnent, third Carrie Grylis; (aged 10 te 13) first Lauren Bebber, second Trista Stevens, third Jennifer Modica. The staff at Meadowcrest accepted the daunting challenge cf judging thLe artwork. LIGHTS COMPETITON The Sorbara Group and Tribute Homes sponsored a panel cf three judges te prowl through the streetc- of Brooklin these past few niglits looking for the lieuse that meet looks lilce a Christmas present. Andthe winners were on Mitchell Avenue,ý Cedarbrook Tral and two. on Cse Road, East. KIUNSMEN Meadowcrûest Public School aise, had 'a merry Christmas thanka to the Brooklin and District Kinsmen for. their substantial and very weicome donation te the schooi's. technoiogy fund. TALES FOR TOTS Fun-filied Thursday mornings are coming up at the iibrary as the Tales for Tots program gets roiiing once again. The program is designed for two- and three-year- oids and their parents/caregivers and. gees Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45- a.m. starting Jan. 25 'and continuing for six weeks. Registration .must bel- done in person on Tuesday, Jan. 16 from noon te 8 p.M. at the. library. BRO( 6.5 BALDWIN A CLC CONTA Alil contact'lenses req because they tend to coated with.protein dE and can transfer bacti the eyes. The lensesi kept scrupulously clea avoid contamination.1 to wash the hand's bel touching lenses. Somne soft contact ten weare rs have becorru the Urne and expense traditional three or foi LIBRARY BREiAK-IN Late New Year's day a window at the back of the Brooklin library was s3mashed. Three cash boxes were taken, with an estimated losa of between $60 and $100. Thankfuily, there was no real damage or vandalism. Although ifs not the first- time the librazy. has been broken into, it lias been a number cf years. This latest incident mnay well -îesui in baraon the windows --a fine thig for a public library.,,I Steve Leah!y's colurnn appears every week He cati be reached at6SS-4398'or 655-5888 ýÇax). )KLIN PHARMACYO ST. - BROOKLIN * LOB iCO 905-655-3301 )SER LOOK AT CT LENS CARE uire care care systems. Several companies become have now introduced multi-purposeSi eposits solutionis. Multi-purpose solutions ~ :eaonto are possible due to their, use of must be "cold chemicals" which clean, an to rinse, disinfect and lubricate Be sure lenses. Examples of new multi- foe purpose solutions are Ciba Visions Solo-Care,- Bausch & Lomb's s Sensitive Eyes Multi-Purpose and e tired of Allergan's Complete. of the Consuit your Pharmacist. îr step - ltI - 'ent Teachers resent mrsion To the editor:- I anm writing on behaîf cf the 1,500 members cf the Ontario Seconday School Teachers' Federation, District 17 Durham. We strongly urge the provincial legislature to carefuly review the Dl*ctatorship announcernent Winner Sean Taylor, with girlfriend Lisa Riste, and Councilior Don Mitchell who drew his name in the recent Brooklin Business Assoc. conhtest fora Winter Getaway to Tapatoo Resort.- The draw was held at the Oid. Mill Hardware on December 23. ùýi,