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a LA Ey Ss OT A AR BRR BEL 1 3 Protest over mortgage rate (From page 1) job and makes a good salary. Mr. Lockett says he can understand the government policy of high interest rates to reduce the money supply as one way of g to bring down the inflation rate. He understands that interest rates can be high on borrowing for such things as consumer goods, but what he can't understand is why mortgage rates should be high as well. "We're talking about people losing their homes, the most important' thing they have. How can that help --bring down inflation," he asks. Mr, Lockett says that he AE FIA ES BE AO UCR VT Tp Cr CF To UA IA Ts Are LTE TPR Sin an vo Ry 23 TTL a ON TA i Se liats' BLA FRE \ has been worried since the rates began to go up and earlier this summer he wrote a letter to federal finance minister Allan MacEachen expressing his concern and asking for an explanation. Mr. Lockett says the reply he received from the finance minister 'did nothing to answer his questions or ease his concerns, and this News from Scugog Island by Mrs. Earl Reader Myrtle and Carl Gimblett. had very nice vacation when they spent three weeks in the Western provinces and visited relatives there. Well, the rains are with us again, causing some discom- - fort and frustration. How- ever, the wedding parties of the week end were happy to have their 'special day unmarred. At last we are into September and feel ' that summer is over and we must settle down for a new year of private and public accomp- lishments. So we start off with the Island Church re- opening this Sunday after a month of vacation. The Sunday School has had even longer. Therefore the pupils and teachers should be prepared to start in to make preparations for the Rally Service as a grand opening. We trust you have been setting aside your usual monetary commitments as certain expenses do not take a holiday. . The "Head" U.C.W. will Theatre reviews (From page 8) the right vehicle. Her Sarah's preoccupation with an imaginary rapist afforded an extra ehuckle or two. The cast was rounded out by household staff Mady (Sandy Little) and Maureen (Melanie Williams), both physically impressive in their parts. A wandering British accent here might. have been better abandoned than only hinted at now and 'then: these two roles were a good comedic possibility to flesh out the dotty household in equally dotty style, but the opportunity went answered. Foote's eclectic set was a reworking of Friday night's Woolfe, an utilitarian gesture. However, the Benjamin residence might have shown a little more opulence. Crisper and addi- tional sound effects would® have added a professional stamp to the production. On the whole, "God's Favorite' was the audience's as well, and the vitality and verve of Jeff Foote's eccentric Sidney will be a conversation-piece for some time to come. Behind the scenes, Stage Manager Carla Dempsey toiled efficiently, Andrea MacGregor did double duty as Assistant director, lights, set, and make-up were executed by John Foote, Steve Johnson, Dan Woods, Jeff Foote, and Denise Luke. All contributed to a worth- while summer endeavour. - We look forward to more Theatre One offerings, perhaps in a Repertory Theatre format next summer. hold its first autumn meeting on Wednesday, September 2, -at the home of Bonnie Gerrow. We trust all members will make a special effort to be present as it is a special meeting. Turkey Supper tickets for September 23 are already being ordered. Please remember there is one set- ting less this year and the number is limited. The "Head" U.C.W. has still not locatgd its essential, stainless steel cooking utensil. Its absence produces quite a problem. If you borrowed it, please return it soon. They are also waiting for their oval roast pan. Some tea towels have still not been returned from laundering. : The 4H club will soon start "up in September. Any girls, 12 years old by September 1 are eligible. Therefore, please phone Mrs. Ralph Hortop or Mrs. Rodney Chandler. These ladies have been taking the course in preparation. Some surprises. are involved. It is entitled, "Get ready, get set, go." It does not require as much time as formerly for prepa- ration of notes because much of the work is typed up and only needs to be filled in. convinced him that home- owners are going to have to take action to pressure the government into bringing down the rates. In this letter to Mr. Lockett, the finance minister says "..given the growth in incomes, the majority of those renegotiating their, mortgage will in fact face housing costs, that as a proportion of income, are lower than they were when the terms of the original mortgage were negotiated." Mr. Lockett finds this- statement ridiculous, saying his income has not gone up in the same proportions as interest and mortgage rates. The MacEachen letter to Mr. Lockett also says "that only a small number of these households will confront costs in excess of 30 percent of their incomes upon renewal =~.- of ~= their mortgages." Mr. Lockett says that if his mortgage was renewed at the current rates, the pay- ments would be well in excess of 30 percent of his income, and he also points out the higher -costs for NPR OT PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., September 2, 1981 -- 9 everything are eating away Perry area interested in at salaries and wages. helping him organize the Mr. Lockett wants to hear protest meeting. His number from anyone in the Port. is 985-7866. interest with chequing, all in one account One passbook. One set of records to keep balanced. Your first three cheques each month free. All of them if you're a Senior Citizen. 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