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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, December 28, 1988 Region puts 3 month hold on carboard ban A plan by Durham Region to slap a ban on all corrugated car- board at dumps and transfer sta- tions has been put on hold for a couple of months. The Regional Works depart- ment wanted the ban to come into effect January 1, but councillors last week decided to put it on hold to give staff a time to work out the "practical problems" that will affect businesses and industry. The Works department wants all old corrugated cardboard to be recycled rather than dumped in landfill sites, and estimates that close to 30,000 tonnes of card- board is now going into the dumps managed by the Region. Reducing the amount of junk going into landfill is a long and short term priority for Durham as it continues to wrestle with the problem of dumps, including Scu- gog, that will soon be filled to ca- pacity. When the issue came in front of the Regional council December 21 jez ns $semal objections to the propo an 1 start for the ban on cardboard. One potential problem is that the Durham Recycling Centre is not yet ready to handle the old cardboard that will start showing up. And Oshawa Mayor Al Pilkey wondered whether the public has been sufficiently made aware of the proposed ban, especially busi- nesses and industry that generates a lot of old cardboard that must be discarded. What happens, he asks, if cardboard boxes are on the street in the downtown waiting for col- lection. Do they collectors leave it? Or if they truck it to the dump, will the truck be turned back be- cause cardboard is part of the load? Works superintendent Bill Twelvetrees said there is to be a public education campaign about the ban and a phase-in period. However, council wants the issue studied more closely and put the ban off to March 1. But to get ready for re-cycling cardboard, council approved mon- ey to puy a truck that will be used to gather cardboard for recycling. And a demonstration project to expand curbside recycling in residential areas to include old cardboard will be developed this coming year. Twelvetrees admitted to the councillors that there may be lo- gistical problems when the ban on cardboard comes into effect. But he said that banning old cardboard in dumps is an impor- tant way for the Region to reduce the total amount of waste going into the dumps. Once the ban takes effect, there will be special bins at dumps and transfer stations where industrial and commercial busi- nesses can take their cardboard for shipment to the recycling centre in north Whitby. DOUBLE TROUBLE The first phone call | received last Wednes- day morning was from Fred Young, of Brook- lin, who had just read my last week's column. Fred is the father of Brooklin's plumbing magnate, Gary; and Dallas, Texas automotive & cruiser dealer, John. A couple of months back, when | was in Dallas, Texas with Elgin Knopp and Jack Cot- trell, we looked John up on our arrival and spent a couple of hours with him at local "Steak and Ale," having supper and reminisc- ing about John's good old days back in Port Perry. B Of course at this time | was not aware that Nancy was pregnant, so no word was said about having another child. After reading my confession in last week column that Nancy and | are expecting TWINS, Mr. Young picked up the phone Wednesday morning and informed me that son John has also announced the arrival of TWINS about next April. | Anyone who can remember John Young from when he lived in Prince Albert and Black- stock will remember that kids were. not the highest priority on his list. John was a real wheeler/dealer in those days, and although he still is, he has a nice home and a lovely "red headed" wife named Kathy back in Texas. On a personal note: "John it looks good on you!" In closing | would just like to send the best wishes of Nancy and | (and the twins) for the coming year to you and Kathy (and the twins). Hopefully in the not too distant future, our - paths will cross again, and we can sit down with a few cool ales and brag about whose got the best looking kids. I think most people frequenting the down- town area will agree that the decorations on the street and in the stores are exceptional this year. Unfortunately, there are always those who like to destroy Christmas and for the past week, the lights on the lamp posts have been out, because light bulbs are con- tinually being stolen. It's too bad that some feeble minded people think vandalism is fun. We had a suprise visit at our home last Tuesday evening from Santa Claus, and our young lad, Matthew, who is four years old in a raph) of months, was primed for his arrival. IKandom Jottings by ]. Peter Hvidsten This is the third year that Santa has made a short visit before Christmas; and this was the best by far. Matthew is no longer afraid of the jolly man with the white beard and funny red suit, and sat on Santa's knee for a long time (the sweat was dripping off Santa's chin by the time Matt let him go). My heartfelt thanks to both Santa and Mrs. Claus for making Christ- mas just a little more special at our house. And speaking of Santas...the Star had a visit from the jolly old elf himself last Friday night at our annual Staff Christmas Party. San- ta was in great form that night as he called on each member of the staff to sit on his knee while he handed out the gifts and pinched the occassional rump. We thank Santa for his ap- pearance and the multitude of laughs he gave us during the evening. See you next year San- ta....I hope. Tomorrow.... Thursday, December 29th my very good friend, Jack Cottrell will be celebrat- ing his 40th (count them please), yes 40th Birthday. This guy has been making fun of all us "old fellas" for years, and now its time for him to join the "over the hill club." He will quick- ly learn that 40 is not such a bad age, and as one of those who has been ribbed for year, | would just like to be the first to say "Happy 40th Birthday buddy!" Just so no one misses your special day, there is an announcement elsewhere in this paper. " Gotchal" I'm sure there will be many in the communi- ty that were surprised and disappointed to learn that Judy MacColl will be leaving Scugog Library to take up a new position with the Onta- rio Library System. Over the years | have had many occassions to call on Judy for one thing or another and have always found her to be very obliging and helpful. We are sure her ab- sence at the library will be felt for some time, but would like to wish her every success in her new job. In closing this "mish-mash" of items, | would just like to thank those who take the time to read this column on occasion and for your comments. Whether critical or congratulatory, all comments are most welcome, as they let us know what YOU are thinking. So don't be shy, pick up the phone or jot down your thoughts. In fact if your really want to have your say... write a letter to the editor. On behalf of Nancy and myself, | would like to wish everyone health, happiness and pros- perity throughout1989. Happy New Year! Remember When? (From page 5) Ken Boyd of Port Perry got his first shut-out of the season to the tune of 11-0 with the help of the strong defense of Morley Davidson and Ivan Luke. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Redman celebrated their 40th Wed- ding Anniversary on December 14, by entertaining 24 relatives and friends. Mrs. Alex Hewitt, Carnarvon, visited her sister, Mrs. A Roach and family of Manchester last week. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 19, 1963 Geo. R. Davey was presented with the Grand Lodge's Veteran Jubilee Medal for 50 years as a Mason. Mr. Norman Heayn, a member of the Fidelity Lodge presented the medal to Mr. Davey at a meeting last week. Anna Forder, 12 and Richard Stephens, 15, two local Port Perry skaters will be competing on January 4th in the 1964 Novice Pair Championship for Central Ontario in Peterborough. Jim Smeltzer of Port Perry has been appointed Supervisor of Chemical Analysis at the new Research and Development Cen- tre of the British American Oil Co., Toronto. 20 YEARS AGO Tuesday, December 24th, 1968 Mrs. C.G. Venning, Post Mistress of Blackstock Post Office for the past six years, can look back on 40 years service with the Canadian Postal Service. With the opening of the new Blackstock Post Office in October, Mrs. Venning had her 40th busy Christmas in a bright, modern building, making work more comfortable. Mr. Allan Crosier, R.R. 1, Blackwater, was appointed to serve as councillor on the Reach Township Council for the balance of the present term. Mr. Crosier, a former councillor, is replacing Mrs. Lucille Gray who was recently appointed deputy-reeve following the resignation of Chet Geer, who was unable to continue because of ill health. Handling of mail at the Port Perry Post Office is down 20 to 25 percent this Christmas reported Post Master, Bruce Hall, who attributes it to the increase in mail rates. Twins, Gordon and John Scott, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott of Bigelow Street on request of Toronto Telegram music critic, Peter Goddard, gave their personal impression of the, music played by the Toronto Symphony at the annual Children's Christmas Concert. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 28, 1978 A fire in the motor of a Scugog Township Roads department sander parked in the Cartwright garage last Thursday evening caused at least $3000 in damage. Ruth Parker received her All Round Cord at the Port Perry Scout Hall which was presented by Port Perry District Commis- sioner Marion Lee. Durham Region council voted to increase their salaries by $500, bringing the total to $12,980 per year, one third of it tax free. Residents of Scugog Township should note that as of December 31, 1978, police duties in the Township will be taken over by the Durham Regional force. 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