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" cron - 2 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, December.12, 1995 Kawartha C. A. lays off staff The Kawartha Conservation Authority has laid off eight staff members until January. The layoffs came last week following the provincial government's economic statement and severe financial cutbacks to the Authority which has left it un-funded as of January, 1996. Two staff members, the general manager and director of finance will continue to work to come up with a plan on how the Authority can continue to te. ' plan will be presented to th rd of Directors at thi uel meeting in J#hu. - Scugog nghip? councillor Ken' chairman of th finance commit last week Kawa $544,000 budget has been cut by the provincial government by more than 30 per cent in the last three years. And he said the future is not promising. "If the scene is as bleak (in January) as it is now there is a very real possibility that we may have to mothball the authority." 4 oxy-med _ ('\ HRISTMAS IDEAS For 'Special People' with 'Special Needs' Special in effect until Dec. 31st, 1995 om oxy-med (LINDSAY) Ltd. 462 Paxton St., Port Perry (905) 985-3115" 90 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay (705) 324-1790 The Authority is now looking ior sources of outside revenue, he said. The eight temporary layoffs come on the heels of three permanent layoffs by the Authority earlier this year. In announcing the layoffs last week general manager said "the loss of people's jobs is tough to deal with, especially at this time of year. "But the biggest hurdle of all is the prospect of losing conservation and the local community and watershed level." He went on to say that all aspects of the Authority's operations will be reviewed, including what programs at what cost can be provided to municipalities, the continuation of merger talks with other authorities, and the possibility of maintaining the authority as a corporate entity to be renewed when environmental needs are cod resource man t at Is it worth it? Scugog councillors were shocked to find it cost the Township $980 in legal fees to take a complaint to court about a barking dog. They were even more shocked when told that the owner of the barking dog had been convicted and fined $100. Is it worth it to take these cases to court when the costs are so high and the fines so low? Township administrator Earl Cuddie said in many instances Scugog has no choice but to prosecute by- law infractions when there is a complaint filed. And to go into court properly prepared takes both staff time and professional legal help, he told councillors Monday. He also said that judges rarely award costs to the Township even when there is a conviction. The Township is currently working on several by-law infractions in which the costs will be much higher than any fine, if there is a conviction. PORT PERRY ¥ OSHAWA Our low prices and friendly service have made us a Christmas shopping tradition. DROP BY TODAY! 207 QUEEN ST., PCRT PERRY 985-3011 29 SIMCOE ST. S.,, OSHAWA % | h 2 p-- TTY \ Bunty Webb & Linda Reetham-Clayton ' at the " . BIA / Chamber Office \ Queen Street, Port Perry Beside the Big Tree! SATURDAY DECEMBER 16th 11 AMto1 PM Hot Chocolate & Cookies 571-3474 Every bit helps Operation Scugog was the winner last week at a reception held by Durham East MRP John O'Toole for constituents In the northern part of his riding. Several guests brought non-perishable food and bought raffle tickets. Both the food and proceeds from the raffle were turned over to Operation Scugog. With the MPP In photo are at left Jeff Brown, chalrman of the Scugog Youth Council, and Pat Margerrison, Durham East riding assistant. John reminded us that for any concerns his toll free number Is 1-800-661-2433. Ww a Ring In The NEW YEAR ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BR. 419 488 Bay St., Port Perry 985-2494 Tickets only $10.at the bar. Limited Number, so please hurry! @ PARTY HATS & HORNS © FQOD © SPOT DANCES ©® DOOR PRIZES So don't delay. Buy Now! ® - = = = . wo pr =F ° - = br F ° -- iE Lr 4 ES « DRISENTS © P WINTER WRAP-UP Lundstrom LaParka - plus 0 JONES NEW YORK' LIZ CLAIBORNE 0 PART TWO -only af - 229 Queen St Port Perry 985-3470 Rs $ NPS ce HER an me