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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" Police budget forces regional levies up Increase will cost Scugog taxpayers about $4 this year, says Pearce By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Scugog residents will be paying an extra $4 for their regional taxes this year in order to keep cops on the beat. Durham Regional council adopted a budget with an increase of .08 per cent in tax- ation last Wednesday, less than the 1 per cent hike predicted by regional chair Jim Witty. He has made the rounds of local councils lately, stressing that a 1 per cent tax hike would be necessary to keep the 28 officers and 13 civilians hired a year ago last fall by the Durham Regional Police. Minimal increase Scugog Regional Councillor Marilyn Pearce said it was tough to pass a budget with any kind of increase, hut the plea to keep the additional offi- cers -- and an annual $100,000 grant to region hospitals -- was compelling. "It was a pretty tough deci- sion to go for a budget that has an increase. But it's a pretty minimal increase," she said. The region was wrestling with an $8 million cut to its provincial funding, and depart- , ment heads i have struc- tured budgets to keep costs in line. In addition, some 150 i vacancies remain * unfilled. "The $4 increase went to police and hospitals," said Councillor Pearce. Without the increase, "We would have had to get rid of virtually all of those people we hired last year. "TI don't get the sense the PEARCE public wants less police offi- cers. Projects for Scugog The curtailed budget means the region will continue to cut back on capital works projects, but Scugog is in line for a num- ber of projects in 1996. Among them: a Improvements to the Island Rd. on Scugog Island, a Upgrades to the waste transfer station in Cartwright; a A back-up supply well for Blackstock, and 0 Improvements to Simcoe 7A and Reach St. Councillor Pearce said she does have a.concern that the region -- just like Scugog Township: which brought down a budget with no tax increase last week -- is putting roads upgrading projects on the back burner as a means of keeping costs down during tight finan- cial times. "This year we've done our best to maintain services; my concern is that it's coming from infrastructure -- from roads," she said. "You can't continue to take the money out of roads." St. in Port Perry, between Hwy. The 'Epsom Indy' revs up Area children are invited to take part in a soapbox derby this summer. The congregation of the Epsom-Utica United Church will be holding the "Epsom Indy" in June for Scugog Township children. The event will take place on Marsh Hill Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 22. Traffic will be re-routed around the area to allow the derby. WINDS & PATIO DOORS ENERGY EFFICIENT J/7===' WINDOWS REDUCE \ DRAFTS and % INCREASE WARMTH. ALCAN VINYL AND ALUMINUM WINDOWS Allen's Siding £ bh Products Limited Sales & Installation ALCCTAN hb SA DOORS © WINDOWS e TROUGH © ADDITIONS ® SOLARIUMS PORT PERRY ¢ (905) 985-3333 LINDSAY » (705) 328-1402 « 1-800-734-1666 - Reach Industrial Park - Reg. Road 8 (1/4 mile east of No. 12) | Ts. SENIORS 4 \uthorized | Dealer 6 FS So AWD: A.C DISCOUNT > Wine XW | ALES ASSO MATH ON OF ( Scugog to push property standards The Township of Scugog is going after those who leave their property in state of disrepair. Numerous complaints have been issued to coun- cillors about eyesore prop- erties in the township, that among other things, have garbage, derelict cars and buildings on the property. Council has talked of enforcing its property standards bylaw several times in the past few months, and finally decid- ed last week to start issu- ing formal complaints. The Township has the right to determine the maintenance and occu- HOME BASED BUSINESS SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Free Admission %* Door Prizes €* Show Specials Networking %* Exciting Business Opportunities Thursday, April 11, 1996 ¢ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Scugog Community Centre, Reach St., Port Perry pancy of property within the township. The proper- ty must be cleared of all buildings, structures, de- bris and refuse, according Produce property, the for- mer Conway property, as well as areas in Manches- ter and Nestleton. Many of the owners will tothe bylaw. be contacted about the un- When the Property exceptable state of their Standards bylaw ap- property and an order to peared in the council cleanitup. agenda last week, Region- al Councillor Marilyn + Pearce became outraged, saying she did not want to read the bylaw again, she wanted something done about the places in ques- tion now. Several areas of the township were men- tioned, including the Old Mill near. the Latcham Centre, the former Gerry's Two of the mentioned areas, the former Conway and Gerry' s Produce lands are subjects of commercial development proposals. Both owners have stated their desire to remove the derelict buildings to make way for retail stores. Both proposals remain before council. 9.95 N Haugen's 1 Naf Chicken BBQ (Hwy 12 at 7A Manchester) is proud to offer an SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET" Sunday, April 7, from 9am to lpm includes beverage and all taxes Next Buffet Date is June 16 (Fathers Day) Dental Care FINANCING AVAILABLE for COMPLETE HOME (ENERGY SAVING) RENOVATIONS on ALL ALCAN PRODUCTS Home Based Entrepreneurs provide a wide range of products and services. Come and see the contribution they make to the community & the local economy. Van Camp & Keller Chartered Accountants Income tax planning and return preparation. Personal tax returns electronically filed. Financial, estate and retirement planning. Personal Tax Returns are being processed now. OFFICE HOURS UNTIL APRIL 30. Monday to Friday 8 - 6, Saturday 9 - 1 204 Casimir St., Telephone: (905) 985-9725 Port Perry Toll Free: 1-800-215-3852 for the whole family PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE . 238 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY i * DR. J. HARDY DR. J. COTTRELL * DR. C. BANFIELD e Dr. T. KING Orthodontist * DR. L. GIDEON e Dr. MCINTYRE Periodontist Please Call - 985-8451 (DR. L. GIDEON Please cat 985-7952 ) 238 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY, ONT.