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a VBA on = A ye a Wonk ST Er i Pia ". LE on Tr 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Jan. 23rd, 1974 Local garbage only at present landfill site Despite the fact that land- fill sites (garbage dumps) are now owned and officially operated by the Region of Durham, sites in Reach and Cartwright will continue to accept garbage from their own areas only. Regional Works Commis- . sioner, Bob Richardson gave instructions to Everett Wray, operator of the Reach- Port Perry site on the 7th Concession to "turn away" any person who shows up with garbage from outside of the greater Scugog area. Mr. Richardson was in Port Perry on January 17 to meet with the Scugog council and works department em- ployees. During the meeting Mr. Wray pointed out that trucks have been arriving from Oshawa and other cen- tres since January 1. The trucks have been loaded with garbage and drivers have demanded to dump here on the grounds that they live in the region and the dump is regionally owned. Commissioner Richardson Nursing Home News The regular Church ser- vice last week was conduct- ed by Rev. R. Brawn, Port Perry United Church. The service was well attended by the . patients and Mr. G. Christie extended thanks on behalf of those in attend- ance. The Thursday evening Bingos are becoming popu- lar among the patients and quite a large number attend- ed. Winners were Mr. Sam- ells, Mrs. Pearcey, Mr. Ab- bott (2), Mr. Brown, Mr. Doupe, Mrs. Phoenix, Mrs. Byers and Mrs. Letcher. A craft class recently initi- ated at the Nursing Home - has become quite popular among the patients. The class is conducted by the nurses on a rotating basis and the patients are learning to make belts, purses, knit- ting, crocheting etc. Patients visiting relatives and friends during the week- end were Glen Hood, John Doupe, Jim Davidson and Grant Christie. Cartwright waste disposal site criticised A serious matter received a light touch in a letter from Scugog township to Durham region this week. It was advice from Scugog deputy clerk Doreen Van Camp that the provincial environment ministry was continuing to complain about uncovered wastes at the Cartwright waste disposal site, now a regional responsibility. The clerk's letter conclu- ded with "please find en- closed a copy of the latest of our reprimands," which tic- kled the committee's fancy. They've already had their own run-ins with the environ- ment ministry. But works commissioner Bob Richardson said it would be a serious matter if the site was shut down by the pro- vince, and promised a staff report on the problem as soon as possible. pointed out that there are dumps at Oshawa, so there is no need for the garbage to be hauled here. Mr. Richardson said that before long uniform charges for use of dumps will be charges all across the re- gion but until that policy is established the Scugog sites are to operate as they did © before regional government took over. Mr. Richardson also in- structed the local council to continue providing water service and collecting water bills in the same manner it has in the past. It will be about six months before the region is able to take over that job, he said. Miss Ruth Proutt was host- ess to the ladies of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid for their January meeting. Mrs. H. Visser, President, in her usual pleasant manner, welcomed all, after which the hymn 'Standing at the Portal' was sung, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read, as were "Thank you" notes from recipients of Christmas gifts presented by the Ladies Aid. The annual fiancial report was then given. The ladies agreed unanimously to hold future meetings on the second Wednesday of each month and in the even- ing. Mrs. G. Thompson, by the request of the President, presided over the elections. The role of officers for the 1974 term remains as that of 1973, all members having retained their positions. The roll call was well responded to. Readings were done by Mrs. G, Heaslip, Mrs. H. McLaughlin and last but by no means least, Miss Ruth Proutt. Following the Mizpah Ben- ediction, the meeting came to a close. The Hostess, Miss Proutt and her assistant, Mrs. McLaughlin served lunch. The 'customary ap- preciation was offered by Mrs. G. Thompson. If ever I outsmart the dog or dogs that tear at our garbage, scattering some hither and yon, I shall per- sonally transport the ani- mals to some remote area, cover them in gooey gar- bage after tying them to it and drive away and see if they will become so sick of garbage that they shall ne- ver again look at it. Then perhaps we, as many of our neighbours, shall know pe- ace... 1 suppose these ani- mals do not believe in anti-, pollution. Seriously though, something should be done to put an end to this problem that plagues our towns, vil- lages and farm areas and done quickly. Folks, please remember the Scout's dance is being held in the Blackstock Rec Centre on Saturday evening of this week. These young people are a credit to our community sg let us all be a credit to them, and attend. these affairs for fund raising that group committees and auxiliaries work so hard to hold for our benefit. The many friends of Mrs. Eva Jamieson of Caesarea, are pleased to know that she is feeling much better now. Mrs. Bud Train, also of Caesarea, has finally return- ed home from hospital. Her many friends wish Irene a rapid convalesence and con- tinued good health. The "Pub Night" held in the Rec Centre on Saturday evening was successful in spite of the fact that.it was the first attempt at such an event by the organizers, Kingsway «District Council. The list of spot dance win- ners is not available to me as yet but the prizes were lovely. If another such night is held in the future it shall be far better organized we 'have been assured. At any rate it was fun. I am certain we are all big enough to give District Council another chance if they ask us next time. Just a Thought... What we are today depends entirely on what we saw, heard or felt yesterday, for what we accept or reject shall mold our tomorrow. Nestleton, Caesarea area news * There is only today between you and tomorrow Which is why Canada Pension Plan benefits will be increased today and will be kept in line with the cost increases of tomorrow What this means to you as a beneficiary From January 1st 1974, Canada Pension Plan benefit payments will be adjusted to reach . . . then maintain a level in line with the actual cost of living. If you are receiving monthly benefits that began during the period 1967 to 1973, your benefits have been recalculated so that the amount you receive in 1974 is related to the actual increase in the cost of living over the years your benefits have been paid. When you receive your January 1974 benefit cheque, you will see that it has been increased. The increase in your payment will vary from 8% to 20% and will depend on the year in which your benefit first became payable. In future years, if living costs continue to rise, you can expect further increases in your benefits based on current cost of living data. What this means to you-as a contributor As a contributor to the Canada Pension Plan, you are building a basic and portable retirement plan for the future and at the These changes also mean that the maximum employee con- tributions will increase from $90.00 a year in 1973 to $106.20 in 1974. Your contribution is matched by your employer. In the case of self-employed persons, the maximum annual contribution is increased to $212.40 for 1974 as against $180.00 last year. For earnings of less than $5 increase in contributions. The change in the earnings ceiling means that the maximum retirement pension will rise from $90.71 for pensions effective in December 1973 to $134.97 for those whose pensions will - begin in December 1975. As the maximum earnings levels for the years after 1975 continue to rise, so will the maximum ,700.00, there will be no retirement pensions in those years. There will also be increases' benefits. in the maximum values each year for disability and survivors' It you have any questions or would like further informa- tion, please write: Canada Pension Plan, same time providing current protection for yourself and your dependents against the possibility of severe disability or early death. ! In order to protect the value of your eventual benefits, the Canadian Parliament has passed legislation which ensures that the contributions you make today will give benefits that maintain the purchasing power of today's wages twenty, thirty or even fifty years from now . . . when you need it! To achieve this, the Government plans to have the earnings ceiling -- the maximum amount on which contributions are paid and on which benefits are calculated -- increased each year so that it will reach, and then keep even with the average earnings of Canadian industrial workers. This ceiling will be raised from $5,600.00 in 1973, to $6,600.00 in 1974 and $7,400.00 in 1975. This new earnings ceiling means that the year's basic exemp-. tion -- the initial amount on which you do not pay contributions -- is changed from $600.00 in 1973 to $700.00 for 1974. K1A OL1. tomorrow. Department of National Health and Welfare, Place Vanier, Tower "A", Ottawa, Ontario, Your contributions today ensure your protection Marc Lalonde, Minister. Department of National Health and Welfare Ministére de la Santé nationale et du Bien-8tre social