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RET -- am Sa Rll Conservation Authority input from Scugog residents | The Kawartha Region Conservation Authority is in the' initial stages of prepar- ing a comprehensive Water- shed Management Strategy covering the 1000 square miles within its boundaries. Ian Macnab, resources manager for the Authority which was formed last February and includes all of Scugog Township and the Lake Scugog Watershed, told a public meeting in Port Perry last Wednesday night that the main concerns for the Strategy will be water management through flood and erosion control measures. He went on to say that because the Kawartha Region is dependent upon natural resources for such things as agriculture, tourism and outdoor recreat- ion, these interests will be reflected in the Watershed Management Study. The Port Perry meeting, held at 'the Municipal Offices, was called to give the public a chance to state their views and provide input for the initial phase of the Strategy. Although about 35 people attended a day long infor- mation open house there was just .a handful of citizens present for the Bwening session. Jane Saunders, a planner with the Authority, said that attendance at other similar meetings held in communit- ies throughout the Authority was poor. In addition to flood and erosion control measures, the Strategy will address itself to such things as water supply (low flows), water quality, conservation and management of fisheries, wildlife, and vegetation. Mr. Macnab told the meet- ing that the Authority is now working with Ducks Unlimit- ed to "rate" all wetland areas in terms of biological production capacity. Some of the concerns raised by people at the meet- ing included the lack of public recreation areas along the west shore of Lake Scugog, and why the pro- vincially owned lands at the head of Scugog Island have not yet been developed into a park or camp-ground. The land, some 450 acres, apparently will not be developed for several years because of a lack of funds. While one gentleman at the meeting called for more public lands opened up along the lake, a woman in the audience said she moved to the area from Toronto to get More funds for tile loans Agriculture and Food Minister Lorne C. Henderson has announced that another $4 million will be made avail- able to municipalities for tile drainage debentures in the 1980-81 fiscal year. Mr. Henderson said that half of the sum represents an addition to the current budget, bringing the total tile drainage debenture budget for 1980-81 to $27,000,000. Nestleton, by Mrs. Mabel Cawker Happy Events Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shaw of Nestleton are the proud grandparents of their first paternal grandson, born Feb. 9 in Victoria General Hospital, B.C. Happy parents are Mark and Lynda Shaw of Victoria B.C. and little Jason David is their first child. Congratulations and very warmest wishes to- Mark and Lynda and also Mr. and Mrs. Shaw on this happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Malcolm, Scarborough, and baby son Jove Dennis were guests on Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Malcolm, Nestleton and other relatives in the area. Congratulations and very best wishes from the area. Nestleton United Church In the Nestleton United _ Church, Rey. Victor Parsons ' sermon was 'Is Prayer an Elective?" Miss Gail Malcolm and Mrs. Bernice Mairs sang a harmonious duet, "Saviour Like a Shep- herd Lead Us." Floral arrangements were placed by the family in husband and father Aylwin who passed away during the welcome several visitors. Nestleton Presbyterian Church An average attendance on Sunday Feb. 15 11 a.m. Rev. Fred Swann read Bible passages Luke 12: 13-31 taking as his topic, "The Parable of the Rich Fool" dealing with materialism. In the choir Miss Peggy Scott sang two lovely solos accompanied by her Mother. A welcome for next Sunday service. . World's Day of Prayer The World's Day of Prayer service is to be held in Nestleton Presbyterian Church, Friday March 6 at 2 p.m. Rev. James A. McKay of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church in Oshawa will speak on the Theme "The Earth is the Lord's"'. Nestleton Unit- ed, Blackstock Anglican and Blackstock United will assist Nestleton Presbyterian in the service. "A good attend- ance is expected. Refresh- ments will be served after: the service. Birthday Tea =#A-*'come and go tea" will be a delightful feature Satur- day Feb. 21 afternoon and evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stan McNeely, Williams Point, the occasion being Stan's 80th birthday. Friends are cordially welcomed. Caesarea Euchre Results Although a nasty evening weatherwise a very good attendance for the weekly Card party and the winners were: 1. Eva MacDonald with a score of 85; 2. Rick Gould and Pearl Day tied with a score of 83; Low-Irene Train-42. A Euchre (tonight) away from the crowds and for peace and quiet, and would be concerned about new areas for recreation which would attract crowds of people. The same lady also expressed concern about the Port Perry Yacht Club on the west side of the lake, charg- ing that fill used by the club is having an adverse effect on the mouth of the river nearby and may have to be dredged. Mr. Macnab said the pre- paration of the Watershed Strategy will take about a year to complete, and will include two more public meetings in September and next January in an effort to get more input and comments from the general public. The cost of preparing the Strategy is estimated at $100,000, paid by the provin- cial government. The Kawartha Authority is the newest of the 39 similar jurisdictions throughout Ontario, most of them in the southern part. The area stretches from the Ridges in the south to include Balsam, Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes, the Scugog River and Cameron Lake. There are 18 municipali- ties within its jurisdiction which contribute 40 per cent of the operating costs, with the balance coming from the provincial government. The Scugog Township reps on the 25 member board of directors are Mayor Jerry Taylor, ward 4 councillor John Wolters and Brian Hamilton, a resident of the Nestleton area. The main office is located in Fenelon Falls. seck® Orders for Girl Guide cookies will be taken startin Guide Vicki Newsome [left], PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., February 18, 1981 -- 29 i g this week in Scugog, and Brownie Sarah Newsome and Pathfinder Sandra Liston, from Port Perry, will be among many asking for support for the Guiding movement in this area. } Caesarea area news Wednesday, same place, same time for a good evening. Sympathy The community offers deepest sympathy to Brenda Haines and family of Nestle- ton in the loss of a beloved loving memory of Aylwin Haines. It was a pleasure to week in Port Perry Hospital. Sympathy also to his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Haines, Caesarea, and family as well as many friends. A young man in the prime of his life and he will be sadly missed. Mrs. Sarah Bragg of Bow- manville, passed away early Monday morning in Oshawa General Hospital. Deepest sympathy to daughter Jean Stewart, Southampton, Ruth Girardi and family, Bow- manville, and son Ken Bragg of Bowmanville, also her sisters Mrs. Norma Wilson of Duntroon and Mrs. Mabel Cawker of Nestleton. Sarah will be missed by-a host of relatives and friends. Fun- eral service on Wednesday Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. from Northcutt-Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville. Honeydale Women's Institute Hold Interesting Meeting Following a dainty dessert luncheon the members of Honeydale W.I. met in the Municipal Hall for the regu- lar meeting Thursday Feb. 5 at 2 pm. President Mrs. Helen MacMaster presided 1 (Rael ie ee for the opening exercises. Roll Call was answered by '27 members and 2 visitors. The date for the Ontario South District Annual meet- ing is May 28, 1981, to be held in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry. Mrs. Jean Carnochan is the appointed delegate from Honeydale Branch to attend the Officer's conference to be held in Waterloo Univers- ity, May 5, 6, and 7, 1981. Honeydale members have been invited to join with the members of Little Britain Women's Institute on a bus trip to visit the Milton Museum in the spring. Sev- eral members plan to go. Mrs. Edna Wilson announced Summary DAy for the '""Crewel Embroid- ery" will be held Thursday Feb. 19 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. in Uxbridge Arena. The Crewel work will be on dis- play. Refreshments provid- ed- no charge and everyone is welcome to attend. A display of the finished Crewel work was on display at the meeting. Note: Mem- bers are asked to have their name on the back of their Crewel work when taken to Summary Day. Programme convenor, Mrs. Vera Honey introduced the guest speaker for the afternoon, Mrs. R. Muir, Port Perry, who works with the Scugog Block Parent Association, what it is and how it works in the neigh- bourhddd. The Block Parent is a concept that is very ART AAT FR ERTS simple, very efficient and very essential to the welfare of every neighbourhood. A sign in the window will alert children in distress that a block parent is home to provide a haven. Many reasons were given why being a Block Parent is necessary. Mrs. Muir had application forms re-How to New tax hb become a Block Parent. At the conclusion of her talk, Mrs. Muir was made welcome and received many kind words of appreciation from the members for infor- mation presented on this subject. Meeting adjourned with O Canada. reak for farm wives This year for the first time, farmers can deduct wages paid to their spouse as an expense on their income tax return. Although the bill to enact this change has not yet been passed by Parliament, Revenue Canada has ad- vised taxpayers that in light of the anticipated legislation, they may claim the deduc- tion on their 1980 tax returns. Now, farmers may pay a salary or wages to their spouse and deduct this from their gross farm income. The spouse must file a separate income tax return by April 30 and report the wages received. Farmers who paid their spouses in 1980 should follow these steps to take advan- tage of the tax deduction. If you do not already have one, obtain an employer number from any District Taxation Office. Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and LEED Wha Kris Va S-- RY GL Fv) fi ia AGW FON SLY JAN Ly wd income tax tables are also available there. According to the spouse's earnings from on-farm work, calculate the CPP payments to be made retroactive to January 1, 1980. Any amount withheld for CPP purposes must be matched by the employer. The total amount should then be forwarded to Revenue Canada Taxation through any bank (Cheques payable to the Receiver General of Canada.) Withhold the proper tax from spouse's earnings and file a T4 information slip reporting the tax and CPP payments to the tax depart- ment. Farmers who did not pay wages to their spouses during 1980 are not eligible for this tax deduction. If you fall into this cate- gory, you may wish to pay your spouse in 1981, in which case you should follow the procedure mentioned above. 1% 8G NE ETAT Li a ps Leia