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Port Perry Star, 18 Feb 1976, p. 7

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EY) RJ @ (Continued) sewage disposal problem that is threatening to throw a monkey wrench into the in- dustrial works. Ss Quoting" an . unofficial report based on a study by the environment ministry . about the limited capacity of the Nonquon River to carry away Port Perry effluent, council Coun. Bob Kenny said that if the latest figure . he's heard is true, industrial or any other kind of growth in the area is finished. "It's all over for us," he said, "if the figure I've been hearing of around 3,700 people cap- acity is the upward limit." He said that if this is the case and our growth is limit- ed to this figure by the Nonquon, Scugog would be 'looking at expensive treat- ment facilities before any further growth, "And that," he said, "is another whole ball of wax." 'Council said that they've tried persistantly to get some kind of official report on this point from the Region and have asked several " times for meetings with region works officials. But there's been no official word. It was the Chamber's position, however, that what --was-needed--is--some -local pressure from council and organizations such as the Chamber 'to get the wheels moving." "We can't wait for them to Blackstock " (Continued) canvas on Sunday was can- celled but will be held later. The Senior Citizens' Card party was held on Tuesday evening with 16 tables. Win- ners were: 1st Lorna Richards 85, 2nd Hazel English 87, 3rd Agnes Pres- cott 78, 4th Elva VanCamp 78, 5th Jean Mabhaffy 77, 6th Earl Prescott 76, low Dorothy McDiarmid. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson Samells hosted a bingo party for about 18 local folk. All report a most enjoyable evening. Miss Aleta Steele, Oshawa Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Moore, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil | Gibson were Fridy evening guests of Mr. and Mrs: Gerald Kelly. Ladies' Curling Bonspiel On Monday the Blackstock - Ladies' Curling Club held its first annual Bonspiel.. Cold weather provided excellent ice under the fine work of Caretakers, Bob and Betty Strong. Keen competition and- warm fellowship were the highlights of the day. President Elaine Bailey pre- sented the following winners with their prizes - first Jean Mahaffy skip, Millie Davies Vice, Mo Jordan second and Eileen: McLaughlin . lead. Second place winners were Alice Turcotte, Peggy Larm- er, Carol Locke, and Wilma VanCamp. Third place win- , ners were Elaine Bailey, Andrea Weir, Eleanor Ellis and Moira Fallis. Joan Graham's rink made up of Eleanor Werry, Shirley Holl- iday and Bobbi Gardner took fourth place honours while fifth place was won by Brenda Bryant, Rie Hooge- veen, Verna McMahon and Doris Dean. Low rink for the day was that of Ruby Par- sons, Marilyn Bailey, Diane Tobin and Penny Duncan. The day was termed a fine success by all, "answers." . Action to bring in act. We can't sit idly by and just wait for the region to do something," said chamber spokesman Cliff Crowell. "What wes as a chamber should be doing is assisting council in applying pressure to get some of these Chamber member Howard Hall pointed out that should ~ the 3,700 figure be true, the 150 lots allowed by: the motion would still be within even this limitation, Mayor Lawrence Malcolm said council had intended to work through the group of six developers that 'have worked together in a com- bined effort at development. He said that a study under- taken by the group asked for over 600 units for develop- ment while the region would allow only 390. He said he had hoped the six would have settled the division amongst dustry Greenban themselves, but doubted that they had. He admitted that council would have to "take the bulls by the horns" and designate where the development will £0. we 1 ; 'Chamber representatives said they doubted if the 390 lots divided among six developers would give any - single developer enough to undertake industrial development, The land (Van Edwards) is designated industrial by both the existing official plan as well as the proposed new official 'plan, the chamber pointed out, so there should be little problems that way. "We have to be a little selfish for the town," said chamber president = Richard Drew. "We must favour the devel-. oper who can supply us with the needed industry and forget the one who cannot." - Mr. Armour By Mrs. A. McMillan Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Aldred who were married in Church Feb. 14th. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Paul Diamond was able to return to her home to convalesce after surgery on - a foot. Greenbank Cubs, 'Brown- ies and leaders enjoyed a toboggan party on Saturday, Feb. 14th, at the Fred Phoenix farm. This was the kick-off for Scout-Guide week. They also had open 'house in Greenbank Hall on Monday evening. Mr. Stewart Diceman and McMillan attended the Plowman Con- vention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. 'Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dobson Robert and Laura, Magnet- awan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greenbank PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1976 -- 7 k and area news Murphy, Heather and Louise of Bolton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Couves last Saturday. A number of the local Holstein Breeders attended their annual meeting in Tor- onto last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fuller, Lion's Head, Mr. Bill Fuller, Toronto, Mrs. T.C. Stainton and Barbara of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Innes, Brooklin, Mrs. Fay Hubbert and girls were weekend visit- ors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Innes. Winners at the Friday 13th card party were: Ladies first Mildred Dearborn, second Mabel. Pearson, third Hilda Webster. Luck draw Eva Stentiford. Gentlemen: first Bill Harrison, second J. Potts, third Charles Hadden. Lucky draw Jas. Gibson. Mr. apd Mrs. Arnie O'Donnell are having a winter holiday in Acapulco, Mexico. Drama workshop play Confusion reigns supreme when three couples of differ- ent social levels try, hilar- iously to solve their maritial problems in this year's Bow- manville Drama Workshop production of "HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVE" ON February 26th, 27th and 28th at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowman- ville High School Theater. As this is adult entertain- ment, there will be one ad- mission price of - $2.50. Tickets available at the Bowmanville recreation' Office, Travel Center, or any Drama Club member. METRO TORONTO 923-1199 CENTRAL-EAST Barrie 737-2111 Mississauga © 270-3280 Oshawa 579-4421 Ontario February 29th is the deadline for many important pro- cedures under the Rent Review Act. e For tenancy agreements taking effect on or after July 30, 1975 and up to and including December 31, 1975, "TENANTS wishing to dispute increases up to eight per ----cent for that period must make application on the appropriate form by February 29, 1976. ® For tenancy agreements taking effect on or after July 30, 1975 and up to and including December 31, 1975, LANDLORDS wishing to charge more than eight per cent over the rent charged durin prior to August 1, 1975, for the above period, must make application on the appropriate form by February 29,1976. e If the LANDLORD and TENANT have not agreed by January 17, 1976 on the prescribed form for a rent increase above the eight per cent guideline, and do not apply to have the rent for that period reviewed, the TENANT is entitled to a rebate of any rent paid in excess of eight-per cent by February 29, 1976. eo If the LANDLORD fails to refund excess rent by Febru- ary 29, the TENANT is entitled to apply to the Rent Review Office for a payment order. If the LANDLORD still does not comply, the TENANT may deduct the the last full month legislation and may, ons to $2,000. @ In respect to tenancy agreements taking effect on or after July 30, 1975 and up to and including April 30, 1976, LANDLORDS wishing to charge more than eight per cent for any period after January 1, 1976 must make application on the appropriate form by February 29,1976. e For tenancy agreements taking effect on or after Jan- uary 1, 1976, TENANTS wishing to dispute any increase must make application on the appropriate form by February 29, 1976, or 60 days after receiving a notice of increase, whichever comes last. eo LANDLORDS and TENANTS are reminded that appli=- cations for rent review must be made to the Rent Review Office for the region in which the premises are located. DEADLINE agreed sum from future rental payments. e The maximum rent LANDLORDS may charge tenants after January 1, 1976 for all tenancy agreements which became effective on or after July 30, 1975 is eight per cent more than the rent charged during the last full "month prior to August 1, 1975. Unless the landlord has a obtained the approval of a rent review officer, a landlord collecting more than this contravenes the rent review ummary conviction, be fined up For.major landlords, the provisional'landlord"s guide to the preparation of cost revenue statements in support of rent review applications now is available from the Rent Review Offices listed below. Peterborough 743-9511 Richmond Hill 884-6092 CENTRAL-WEST Hamilton. 528-8701 Kitchener 579-5790 St. Catharines ~~ 684-6562 Ontario SOUTHWESTERN London 673-1660 Owen Sound 376-3202 Windsor 253-3532 EASTERN Belleville 966-4451 If you require a booklet, or further information, please write to Rent Review, Box 580, Postal Station F, Toronto, or telephone the Rent Review Office for your area. If you live outside the toll-free dialling area for the office serving your municipality, dial the operator and ask for Zenith 9-6000: You will be connected with the Rent Review Office free of charge. Cornwall 933-8662 Kingston 549-4426 Ottawa 238-5055 Pembroke 735-0135 NORTHEASTERN North Bay 476-1231 Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations Sault Ste. Marie 942-1123 Sudbury 673-7173 Timmins 264-9555 NORTHWESTERN Kenora 468-3159 Thunder Bay 475-1595

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