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A i cl NEAT 2 FPA TRY RES SAS letters Imports costing jobs (From page 5) their jobs were being filled by imported Japanese policemen and they had to stand in the unemployment line. United Auto Worker mem- bers recently picketed the government buildings in Trenton, New Jersey, carry- ing signs that read "People Who Buy Foreign Cars, Should be Paid in Yen." They were lobbying for a new state law that prohibits the purchase of import cars by state agencies. The Law was passed overwhelmingly despite objections by a group of foreign auto dealers. I believe that the auto industry is going to continue to lose ground in this country until such time as our government in Ottawa stands up to the foreign car makers and begins looking out for Canadians first. We have to put quotas and higher taxes on imported cars just as Japan does to us. Did you know that a Chevro- let Chevette which costs $5,500 here in Canada would cost you twice that much if you were to buy one in Japan. You would also have to. wait months for delivery of the car. The reason for this is that the Japanese government looks after their auto industry well. In countries such as Sweden, where they have a socialist government similar to the NDP, manufacturers and labour sit down with government and decide what is best for their country. They have an "us first" attitude that we do not have here. We have to stop worrying about hurting other country's feelings and begin looking after our own workers first. As the old saying goes, 'Nice guys finish last." Six of my neighbours, as well as myself, work in the auto industry. And I for one, want to keep my job! Yours sincerely, Rick McEachern, Port Perry, Ontario Scugog Island news by Mrs. Earl Reader Don't forget the euchre and bake sale at the Scugog Island Hall next Tuesday evening. Several people come from Oshawa and surrounding area to attend these monthly occasions. The Scugog Island Hall has become a very versatile centre, serving groups of children training in the Scout movement, art and craft shows, election polls, suppers, euchres, stag part- ies, dances; wedding recept- ions, anniversary gather- ings, presentations, and maybe some others. But yesterday the mood changed and it took on a dignified air when it became the site for the Church Service after over 30 years when the new Centre Church was being built. The reason for the location- this time was due to renovat- ions in the regular Church building, which were started last Monday morning. At this point, we thank the many local men who devoted their time to the volunteer work required. In order to allow plenty of time for the next improvements, Church Service will be held in the Hall again next Sunday. However, the Sunday School will not be disturbed in their studies in the Church base- ment. Following the service on Sunday, many people stayed for a well-planned pot luck luncheon to prepare us for settling into the annual congregational meeting when the previous year's activities and finances are reported and plans made for the year of 1981. It was noted that attendance has steadily increased in the last five years partly due to the inter- est of new residents and young parents wishing to get their children into the life of the Church. Several young people are also interested in training to help out. We still need some donat- ions to help pay the expenses of the renovations. Bonnie Gerrow is still treasurer and will be pleased to record your assistance. For one trial month, the Sunday School students will go immediately to the base- ment instead of going into Church so that they may have a longer period for their studies. Kathy Baster pres. Epsom 4-H club by Sandra Bolton Well another interesting 4-H unit has swung into action. Last Monday night, the Epsom 'Chicks' started their new unit. This time around, we are pondered by the question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" During this unit, we will be learning about the different ways to prepare chicken and egg dishes. As well as learning the important role each plays in our food guide, we will be cooking and sampling several of these dishes. The officers for this unit are as follows: President- Kathy Baster; Vice- President-Peggy Jones; Secretary-Sandra and Pat Bolton; Press Reporter- Sandra Bolton; Treasurer-. Ann Tapscott, Committee- Chairpersons - Julie Ashton and Julie Baster. The Committee includes all members, Sandra Kerry and_ Donna Kerry. Our leaders for this unit are Mrs. Kerry and Mrs. Bolton. We appreciate the time they are donating for this unit. Lot levies drop consid The amount of money Durham Region collected from development lot levies in 1980 was about half what the Region collected in 1979. A final report on the lot levy revenue was presented to Regional council last week and it shows that in Durham was paid $2,211,003 in levies while in 1979, the figure was $4,370,778. The 1980 amount was only 47 per cent of the total that had been forecast by Region- FURNACE AIR FILTERS Make your furnace run more efficiently and save money on heating bills. Eight popular sizes in stock at one low. price ... each 1.19 BR: OA ORR AF Suniine dudnpans ida sori ing a WM » x Ld od SS EN A 0 al officials, and reflects what was almost a disastrous year for new residential and industrial construction that hit all eight municipalities within Durham. Commenting on the reduc- ed revenues at last week's meeting of council, finance committee chairman John Aker said '"'there will be some problems' for both the current and capital budgets for 1981. Although noting that water ' Gat ire a +53 Arahat, 254 aa wea ride rR th ea L4H WT, -," SERS GDA FAAS AKT Fo yuna mp yy rps na S VES PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., February 11, 1981 -- 7 rates were hiked late last year to help make up for the anticipated reduction in lot levies, councillor Aker said that capital spending "will have to be scaled down" this year to reflect the reduced revenues. Not only was there consid- erable slowdown in resident- ial construction last year, but the Region was forced to reduce the lot levy by about $600 in the face of a possible challenge in the courts by a erable major development company on the grounds that the $2700 levy per lot was not justified. With Durham region council getting ready to hammer out the 1981 budgets one area that may come under hot debate .capital roads projects. The provincial govern- ment has allocated Durham $6 million, but the Region must match each provincial dollar with a dollar from tax revenues. 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