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18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. Janvary 22, 1985 Think how you can help the Fund Scugog Island News by Mrs. Earl Reader As you know, we are nearing Feb. which is heart month. It seems that there may not have been a canvass: on the island for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in previous years. There- fore, Linda Parry, just off Con. 6 is organizing one. Accordingly she would appreciate volun- teer canvassers giving her a call any time prior. to Jan. 25, 985-8602. She will then give you Coming soon . GOOD TIMES | further Even if you can canvass instructions. your own road or beach it would be a big: belp. Think, how many of your acquaintances have passed away with- in the last year from a heart attack. And so many times a stroke leaves ill after effects. Sunday's extreme cold did not affect Church attendance at the Island United. Rev. Robinson never -misses Don' t miss it!!! an opportunity to find a lesson for the children from many simple things at hand. There- fore he had picked up an oyster shell in his travels and illustrated how the aggravation of a little grain of sand, that cannot be cast out, can be turned into something beautiful, useful and valuable, So it is with the irritations in our lives, but it requires effort on our part instead of only . complaints. We were delighted to find all the annual reports for the Island and Manchester in on time, nicely printed and assembled as promised for each family to take a set home. This sure may obtain yours next Sunday. Next Sunday will be a joint Service at the usual time on the Island so Rev. Robinson can conduct the Island Con- gregational meeting that will follow, while children are cared for at the Community Hall. All boards, committees and representatives are requested to be present with your suggestions for the new year. Reports will already have been studied and questions are invited. New members must be chosen for 1985. As it is so well planned, it should not take 'long. Then all are invited to remain for a pot-luck lunch which might represented a pile of include casseroles, work by many people. If salads, cold cuts, rolls, you didn't get one, you biscuits, cheese, 'Attention Property Owners and Tenants In The Township Of Scugog 'Your Municipality is Being Reassessed Your New Assessment In response to a request from your municipal council, all proper- ties will be reassessed under the Section 63 Program. The Section 63 Reassessment Program is designed to equal- ize assessments within property classes, based on 1980 market value. Mailing of Assessment Notices 1984 Assessment Notices will be mailed to all property own- ers and tenants. The assessed value shown on your Notice will be used for the calculation of your 1985 - municipal and school taxes. A full explanation of the Sec- tion 63 Reassessment Pro- gram, appeal procedures and a timetable for Open Houses in your area can. be found.in the Information 'Insert which accompanies your new Assessment Notice. Open House Sessions Will Answer Questions Open House sessions have been planned at convenient times and locations in your , municipality to afford you the opportunity to review your assessment with staff of the Regional Assessment Office. Assessment staff will be pleased to explain the basis of your property assessment and are authorized to amend all data (school support, assess- "ment, etc.) on your Notice. You are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Rolls Available For Review The Assessment Roll will be available for review at your local municipal office during regular business hours, begin- ning February 15th, 1985. If You Wish To Appeal If you believe you have been improperly assessed in any way, you may file a formal com- plaint with the Assessment _- Review Board. The final date for filing an appeal is March 8th, 1985. Information on appeal proce- dures is provided on the back of your Assessment Notice and in the Information Insert. Schedule of Open Houses TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG. MUNICIPAL OFFICE, 18) PERRY STREET, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Wednesday, February 6, 1985, 1:00p.m. t09:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 1985, 1:00p.m. t0 9:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 1985, 1:00 p.m. f0 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 1985, 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ministry _ @ i Revenue Ontario W.H. Parnell Regional Assessment Commissioner Durham Regional Assessment Office P.O. Box 270 605 Rossland Road E ast Whitby, Ontario LIN 5S) Telephone: Zenith 67140 (416) 668-935) "-¥ desserts, butter or you name it. Beverage will be supplied. What a wonderful opportunity to meet new people in the congregation! Bible Study begins again this Wed. evening Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Island United Manse. The Jr. Choir of the Island United is trying a new system. Instead of meeting in the evening, the children will give the schol bus driver a note from . parents requesting them to be let off at the church. A snack will be served and then there will be practice 4:15 to 5 p.m. when parents will pick them up. This should be 'handier than: making 2 trips in the evening. We'll see you all this Thursday after school. Block Parent program includes the Epsom area Epsom Area News by Jean Jeffery A Block Parent Assoc- iation has been formed 'to include the villages of Greenbank, Epsom, Utica, Saintfield and Seagrave. Application forms will be provided to those people who wish to become Block Parents. For further information and applic- ation forms contact Jill Postma 852-3186. Betty and Norman Tapscott were supper guests recently with Bill and Eileen Tapscott of Manchester. Welcome home to Irene Jordan from Oshawa Hospital. Congratulations to Mrs. Acton of Dahiem Nursing Home on her 86th birthday last week. Daughter Barbara and Ross Evans called. They also visited Miss Bailey, Mrs. Wilson and . Miss Bowles. ~ Would those who wish to take 4-H Basic Baking Course contact Elva or Gail Kerry, so they may order supplies. Keith and Faye Ash- ton, Gord and Jill Post- ma attended the Boat Show in Toronto a week ago. Earl and Marie Wil- son had dinner recently with Jim and Dorothy Wilson of Ashworth. After visiting Grand- ma Wilson at Dahiem on Sunday last week with her parents Earl and Marie Wilson. her parents Earl and Marie Wilson, Carol Irwin and boys enjoyed supper at her parent's home. Mr. Ted Ayers and Mr. Donald Asling were recent visitors with Howard and Ruth Ash- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ryall of Fenelon Falls visited recently with Don and Stella Asling. Last Sunday Don and Stella Asling visited his mother, Mrs. Alma Asl- ing at Fairview Lodge Whitby then called on Walter and Hazel Asling at Ajax. Earl and Marie Wil- son, John and Dorothy Simpson and Mrs. W.O. Simpson were supper guests on Friday even- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elford. On Sunday Keith and Faye Ashton and family had Sunday dinner with Howard and Ruth Ash- ton, then in the evening Allen and Joyce Ashton and family had supper and spent the evening with his parents. Last Friday Doug, Beth, Michael and Tanya Wilson visited Prentice Wilson at Sick Children's Hospital. Hope to see him home next week. The Epsom-Utica Social Club will be having their Organ- ization meeting at Epsom Church on Feb. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. with a pot luck supper and evening of feards. The Women's "Institute meeting is- to be at the home of Mrs. Orvan Brethour Jan. 23. This is a Public Relations meeting. The hostesses are Mrs. O. Brethour, Mrs. Tom Carter and Mrs. L. Doble. Mr. and Mrs. David Collins and family visit- "ed Mr. and Mrs. Ross Evans and girls Friday evening. When is ice safe? Have you ever wondered when ice con- ditions on a frozen lake "are considered safe? The Ministry of Natural Resources has come up with the follow- ing table which may be used as a general rule when ice is CLEAR and SOLID. However, MNR adds a warning that playing it safe may be the best rule. If you are not sure about ice conditions ---------- stay off. Thickness-Inches 1 2 3 Te 10 8-11 Permissible Load STAY OFF One Person on Foot Group-Single File 2 Ton Truck (Gross), Car, Snowmobile 3% Ton Truck (Gross) Single Engine 'Aircraft FLY THROUGH WINTER WITH A "SNOWBIRD"' SNOWTHROWER .. from YARD-MAN 5 H.P. 24" Two Stage Retail $995 8 H.P. 24" Two Stage Electric Start, Retail $1.029. . . . 10 H.P. 33" Two Stage Electric Start, Retail $1,495. . *826. '1,214. WE ACCEPT TRADE-INS. WILLY & SON SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 650 Scugog Street - Port Perry Across from the ~ Brewer's Retail 985-3192