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w More Letters Time for restraint Dear Sir: As a concerned and irate tax-payer I have opinions and I do care where our tax money goes and what happens to our community. I am not in the habit of writing letters of complaint but I think it is time for what I believe to be the silent majority to speak out about where and how our tax money is being spent in these times of "Supposed Restraint". « It is not only the Senior Citizens on a fixed income that have to restrict their budget. I understand fully their plight, but how about the One Income families, trying to raise a family and keep up their homes in these times. Is the privilege of mothers wishing to stay home and be homemakers and being there when their children need them, to be taken away just to supply the necessity of a home. Perhaps, our councillors do not feel the pinch of their increased taxes as badly as others do as some have not only two incomes but in some cases even three incomes per family. Perhaps citizens do not realize how much our taxes have gone up in the past few years. Dig them out,folks and look them over! I urge our councillors to sit down and ask themselves - Do we really need "four" new trucks at one time, plus a new "garage", plus a new "municipal building, plus a new "library, all at one time, along with the purchase of' the Lakefront property. There must be other alter- natives and I believe it is time they looked for them. I was under the impression that we elected our council to run the township and look after the tax-payers money to the best of their ability. Perhaps they understand their short comings better than we give them credit for and that is why now they must hire an administrator; but should that really be the solution? Are they trying for " leave everything at one time before the new administra- tor hopefully puts his foot down on the spending? As a member of the Library I object to it being moved to the Lakefront on land I understood was purchased: for park and recreation. It seems that those in control have forgot- ten 'the words "Lest We Forget" for whom the present Library was erected. I cannot understand why there is such a problem about expanding the present building. I also agree with last weeks writers about the need of a New Municipal Building and certainly not at the Lakefront. What was the hurry in having the Lakefront buil- dings torn down at a cost of $5000? Could they not have been put to some temporary use until all avenues had been investigated? Could not our own Works Depart- ment have done this job in the future if needed and salvaged and sold the material at a profit instead of a deficit? In respect to the $700,000 loan that is being considered I cannot understand how repayment (plus interest I suppose) can be made over 10 years without additional tax increases . It is to come from lot levies and munici- pal project funds. Where is the money to come from to replace these funds and what they are usually used for while they are repaying a loan? (If not from taxes in the long run). Just because Brock Township and Uxbridge Township are in debt, does that mean we have to follow suit just "To Keep Up with the Joneses?" ~ cr In closing I would like to say that there is more I could say but believe I should room for other disgruntled taxpayers to have their say about how their community is being managed or mismanaged. Name witheld at writer's request. I'm your local Alcan Authorized Dealer. Call me for a free quote on installing Alcan aluminum siding. MIKE ALLEN Alcan Products [| 2emorres Deve: CHRIS ALLE ALUMINUM 985-3747 by Diane Puckrin The big event of this week- end had to be Unit 11's 4th annual Travelling Supper. Beginning at the Hutcheon home then on to the Ken Sturman's next to the Laver- eau's and ending up at Earl Durward's the group of forty travelled enjoying all the delicious food prepared by the members. The entertain- ment kept us all laughing especially the unexpected visit from "Superman'. Many thanks to those who opened their homes for our enjoyment. In last week's column we overlooked thanking the Ladies Auxiliary and Port Perry 1.G.A. for donations of food and time spent at the hamburg booth at the Park Opening. I'm sure the Boy Scouts going to the Manitoba Jamboree appreciate the help that was given to them on that day to help meet their expenses. Unit 11 gals are reminded of the bake sale being held at Stone's Barn on June 29. Each member is asked to cliistie building Black & Decker 7%" Circular SAW waive 341° bring two baked items. Remember, it takes all of us to make these ventures successful. Birthday wishes are sent out to Jay Branton who celebrated his special day with friends and family at Metro Zoo. Church service will re- sume Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with the UCW in charge of the service. Following the service the Sunday School picnic will be held at the ball park. Bring your own hot- dogs and finger desserts. Swimming registration at the Branton pool will be held Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Group Committee wishes to thank all those who donated their trucks and time in the paper and bottle collection Saturday morn- ing. It was noted that even one Grandma was at the wheel driving her truck to assist the boys. A soft golden glow could be seen in the western sky LAM LA amish sibar stint did ul iwoty pr ie Al ; PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 13, 1979 -- 7 Seagrave and area news Sunday night when the Sea- grave Oldtimers Baseball team came out sporting their new baseball jackets. The "Sunshine Boys" outshone Mariposa 14-9. Congratu- lations fellas! It was a really good game. Our young boys baseball teams defeated Pleasant Point Wednesday night 16-4. Keep up the good work. Moms and dads come out and cheer this new Seagrave team. They need your sup- (Turn to page 9) Piano students perform at recital by Paula Jeffrey A piano recital was held at the Port Perry United Church on June 7, 1979 when the students of Paula Jeffrey and Janice Gibson gathered to perform for relatives and friends. Each student played a solo piece and the programme was varied with several du- ets. SPRUCE PICNIC TABLE KITS Each teacher played a selection. Paula Jeffrey played a beautiful perform- ance of "Sonata in D Major" by Mozart. Janice Gibson played a lovely rendition of "Claire de Lune by Claude Debussey. Paula is conpleting her A. Mus. Paed. (Teacher of Pi- ano) degree with the West- ern Conservatory of Music, London. She has studied JIG Decker SAW GIFT VALUE with Marie Devereux of Aur- ora. (formerly of Port Per- ry) Janice is continuing her A. Mus. 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