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Council gets first look at the '89 budget . Members of Scugog Town- ship council got their first in- depth look at the 1989 budget Monday afternoon, a budget that reflects the rapid growth Scugog has been experiencing. Finance committee chair- man Yvonne Christie tabled the budget Monday, and council spent several hours pouring over the lengthy document. But ratepayers will have to wait until next Monday to find out the exact tax hike (local lev- el) they are facing this year, as council wants to spend even more time before putting the fi- nal stamp of approval on it. If council opts to make no changes next Monday, the new pres will hike spending at the local level by just under 11 per cent this year, or about $40 on the average home assessed at $3500 for tax purposes. . The School Boards and Durham Region budgets are ex- to add more to the tax bitein 1989. One controversial aspect of the proposed Township budget for this year is the allocation of $50,000 to the building fund for the Community Hospital. Earlier this winter, hospi- tal officials had asked council for a $400,000 grant over three years, or about $133,000 each year, . One major increase in spending in 1989 is for garbage disposal. Councillor Christie stressed on Monday that the $423,000 in the draft budget for - getting rid of trash this yearis a "worst case scenario," and that figure could go down considera- bly if Durham Region is able to negotiate 'a tipping fee rebate with Metro Toronto. Scugog should find out within the next week or two if Metro will charge the full $83 per tonne dumping fee, or if it will give Durham a rebate of $60 per tonne. ast year, Scugog spent just over $109,000 to dispose of its garbage. - Mayor Howard Hall said Monday that aside from the pos- sibility of lowered garbage dis- posal costs, there is not too much that can be further chopped from the budget pre- sented. Residents still A proposal to allow a small trucking business to operate in a rural area of Ward 4 is being opposed by several neighbours who livein the vicinity. Ken Richards, speaking on behalf of the residents in the area, told council they have not changed their opposition to the plans for the piece of land on Concession 5 in Ward 4, just west of the Township Works de- pot Dalton Dorrell, owner of the land, has applied to sever a parcel and in turn sell it to Vern Sutton who would build a home 'opposed fo a trucking yard and a garage-shop and yard for three gravel trucks. The application needs an amendment to the Durham Of- ficial Plan and a zoning change from Township council. One ohjector said Monday afternoon she has no concerns about a severance for a resi- dence only, but is strongly op- posed to the trucking business movingin as well. Mayor Howard Hall said he wants the council to make a de- cision in favour or opposed to the OP amendment, in the very near future. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 11, as Gerry Nelson (left) receives a certificate from Jim Malcolm, district director of the Ca- nadian Cancer Soclety. Gerry has worked with the Scugog Cancer Soclety for more than a decade, including three years as president. But he's stepping down as he and his wife Dor- othy are leaving for Port Perry in mid-May to live in Victoria B.C. Members of the local Can- cer Soclety held a dinner last week in honour of Gerry and Dorothy, to thank them for their contributions to the Society and to wish them well In their new home. Farm retirement lots may be banned by the Region Durham Region council may be getting ready to toughen up the policies for residential development in rural areas, in- cluding a proposal to eliminate farm retirement lots. For the last several months, the Region's planning department has been working on an Official Plan Review of the policies for residential de-- velopment in rural areas of Dur- ham, and the planning commit- tee met today (April 11) to consider the first draft of that reviews. It is expected the document will undergo numerous changes before it eventually gets the ap- proval of the Regional council and becomes law. However, the draft docu- ment notes in particular that in some cases, the provisions for farm retirement lots were being abused, and it suggests an out- right elimination of retirement severances for farmers. Rather than granting farm- ers a retirement lot, the draft says "it would be more appropri- ate if retiring farmers are pro- vided with income support through senior government pro- grams such as special tax treat- ment and pension plans. However, it goes on to say Members of the Scugog Fire Department in Port Perry spent a busy Saturday washing and scrubbing more than 100 cars and light trucks. And their etforts pald some nice divi- dends for the Hospital Building Fund as the Firefighters turned over more than $500 to this worthy cause. The car wash was held In front of the Fire Hall on Crandell Street. that if farmers are permitted to retain the right to sever aretire- ment lot, the policies must be tightened up considerably. It suggests that a farmer must own and work the land for a minimum of 20 years, he must retire from farming and live on the retirement lot, and have no financial interest in the rest of the farm. It also says farms should be atleast 100 acres in size toqual- ify for a retirement lot, and such things as mink farming, tree farms, horse farms for riding and boarding would not qualify Nursing by Wendy Clark Be sure to mark down on your calendar the date of our 'Spring Fever Bazaar." It will be held on- Saturday May 6th, 11 a.m. - 4p.m. There will be lots of baking and crafts available. Many vendors will also be joining us. Be sure to purchase your lucky ticket for our Quilt Draw. Tickets are $1.00 each and available at the nursing home. Our prize quilt may be seen on display at Daisy's Fabrics. Over the last week of March several residents took part in a bowling match on Monday. The top outcome winner was Lionel Blaikie with 122 pts. Tuesday March 28th was a baking day. Several batches of delicious squares were made. For those who chose not to bake had the alternate choice of joining in on a sing-song. Church service in the evening was presented by the Emmanual Pentecostal Church. The following day a fairly large group took part in a discussion and spelling bee. On Thursday was the ever popular Supper Club. A delicious take-out dinner consisting of Kentucky Fried Chicken was enjoyed by many. The last day of March was celebrated with a Bingo. As we headed into the month of April we celebrated "Games Day" on Monday April 3rd. Win- ners of the different games were Clown Ball Toss - D. Spencley, Ring Toss - G. Freeman and Clothes Pins in a Bottle - H. Pet- ty, D. Archer and E. Stone. The next day several residents took part in a quiz and discussion group. They also attended the church service in the evening for such alot. The document s on to say that farm intra-family sev- erances should be stopped, and residences for farm help must stay with the farm and not be severed. In other rural residential policies, the document suggests all hamlets be given an up- dated servicing study before more subdivisions are allowed, and new subdivisions must have extensive studies to show they will not impach on existing water supplies for homes in the hamlets. which was given by the Port Perry Presbyterian Church. Be- ing the first Wednesday of the month there was the ever popular manicures. Another busy craft session was on Thursday. Lots of decorated baskets were made. Many of the inactive residents en- joyed a new game called "Swing Bowling." After supper there was a Bingo. Friday April 7th, we were presented with some very entertaining short skits done by the Covenant Players. An En- joyable afternoon was had by all. Happy Birthday wishes are ex- tended to Mr. Hugh Santer (Apr. 15), Mr. Ray Seagar (15), Mr. Ossie Gill (18), Mrs. Vera Crosier (22) and Mr. Cecil Philips (25). A special welcome to our new residents. Miss Gladys Bracken joins us from the Toronto area but' has family here in Port Perry. We also welcome Mr. Herbert Ayers and Mrs. Gladys Ayers from a nursing home in Bowmanville. Another new member to our fami- ly is Miss Susan Mayberry from Little Britain. Stop by to say hello to our newest members. The residents and staff send our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Jessie Ger- row. Jessie has been with us for alot of years and many of us will certainly miss her. Jessie passed away on March 28th. Upcoming events in April are Freedom Fashions (Apr. 12) 10:30 -3p.m., Barber (12) 7 p.m., Craft Club (12), Monthly Birthday Par- ty (13) 2 p.m., Residents Council Meeting (19), Daffodil Tea (21) 1:30 p.m. and School Choir (25). Please join us in any of our many activities. na SA A AA OI Ot mt Ct ttl Wl AA SAIS ll Ps \ mv - IR a, a ean aa a."