6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. May 12, 1982 editorial comments (From page 4) the interest. With the Ontario economy in the worst tail-spin in several decades, retail sales are down, lay-offs are rampant, and many businesses are simply shutting their doors. There is an old saying that if the Government was run as a private business, it_would have gone bankrupt years ago. The difference is that the Government can keep its cash flows up by slapping a tax on just about anything that moves or breathes. Look for more of the same when you wake up Friday morning. Don't expect any innovation to hold taxes, or reduce them, After all, the Conservatives have some big bills to pay, just like everybody else. letters Says Thanks atmosphere, not found in the High) piano players, stage tele- row seating most often used. Yes, we will be keeping the idea around for future productions. I couldn't begin to thank the unsung heros, the jong list of helpers needed " stage a Borelian Production; stage ma~agers, go-fers, make-up, lights, house managers, waitresses (even the queen of Port Perry crew, props person, phone committee, and stage designers. Isn't it grand to be entertained in your own back-yard, with out the drive to Toronto or Oshawa? The Borelians enjoyed breaking the boob-tube habit with you and we look forward to doing it again soon. Yours truly, Bethany Schryburt remember when..." and be closed all day Sunday. A spokesman for the Post Office said that lock-boxes have been tampered with resulting in the need for tighter security of the mail. A 1957 Jeep owned by Flamingo Pastries was totally destroyed in an early morning fire this week. The blaze is believed to have been started among a load of boxes in the rear of the jeep. A 120 year old house in Greenbank will be moved this week from its present location to the Lake Scugog Historical Society Museum site on Scugog Island. The house, owned by Mr. Ernie Lee, has been given to the society. Elaine Elliott was awarded first prize for her entry in the Historical Society's essay writing contest. Runner-up to Elaine was Sheila Warne. Both girls received cash prizes for their essays. Presenting the prizes was Manager Don McRitchie of the Bank of Commerce which sponsored the contest. ONLY: It's Time for a Change! OIL CHANGE, LUBE & FILTER SPECIAL We'll change the motor oil (up to 5 litres), replace the oil filter, check lube in the trans- mission and differential all for this special price... by Barb MacDonald The Good Neighbours will be meeting at Pat Whyte's home on Monday, May 17. Mark this day on your calendar and be sure to attend. Anyone who has been planning to take tennis lessons, don't forget that registration is at the Sea- grave Ball Park on Wed- nesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m, A bee will be held at the Seagrave Park on Sat. May 15 at'9:00 a.m. to tidy up the grounds, set up play equip- ment etc. and your help is needed. Please try to arrange to be there. Many hands make light work! Last week Ryan Puckrin was also a guest of Matthew Seagrave area news Somerville's Birthday party. We're very sorry Ryan for the oversite. Birthday wishes go out to Fern Tobin this week. Many happy returns Fern! Don and Marilyn Beacock took Grandmother, Mrs. Myrtie Stone to Marilyn's sister's, Mr. and Mrs. John Foster of Port Perry for dinner to celebrate Mothers Day, also present were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rodd and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rodd and Jacqueline. Then they were off to Mr. and Mrs. Les Beacock's of Prince Albert to conclude a very enjoyable Mothers Day. Please call Sharron Fisher at 985-8077 with your news items for next week. Still time for the shutter-bugs The closing date is fast approaching for the '"Wild- life in the Kawarthas"' photo contest. The contest, being sponsored by the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, closes on May 17, so if you're thinking about submitting a photo or slide, it's time to stop thinking and start doing. As a reminder, photos must be 8" X 10° or larger and matted or mounted on cardboard. A second clacs is Acid rain (From pagel) limestone deposits were found to have the greatest ability to neutralize acid precipitation. The heaviest loadings of acidity were found to have occurred right after spring run-off and snow melting periods, with lakes in the Regions of Muskoka, Hali- burton, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park likel: to show an increase in acidity. Of the 2600 lakes mon- itored, a startling 117 were found to have acid levels so high that their ability to support any life is severely ~ limited. The Ministry of the 'Environment maintains 34 acid rain monitoring sites across Ontario, including one in Uxbridge and another in Campbellford. Most cars & light trucks PLAZA - 985-7341 «+8 [ot ore than tires fica i ye. nL. 123 456 709 0 ' BONUS. # COUPGNS open for slides. Prizes are to be awarded for both classes - $40. for first prizé, and a book on Canadian nature photography for second prize. Entries will be accepted at the Kawartha Region Con- servation Authority office or at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay, and will be displayed at the "Spring Reflections" Art Show at the college from May 25 through June 6. Pictures of plants or animals are encouraged, provided that they are native to the Kawartha Region and are non-domesticated. If you'd like more information, please call the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority at (705) 887-3112. Spring Fair Dance The Brooklin Spring Fair will be holding their annual dance at the Brooklin Arena on Saturday evening, May 29th from 8:30-1:00 a.m. The dance is open to the public and will mark the beginning of "Fair Week" in Brooklin. Music will be supplied by B & H Sound, a popular disc jockey and will include music for every mood. This promises to be the best dance ever. Tickets for the Haits are $5.00 per person and may be obtained by phoning 655-3245 or 655-3733 or from Short's Pharmacy. Lunch is included. Enterprises A&W Custom Wall Units - Buffets k Hutches - Coffee Tables SigreoCabipets ope We also carry a full line of QUALITY CHAIRS at Low Prices! 986-5658 $REFINISHING* *FREE ESTIMATES* Sully' LAKEVIEW PLAZA Corner 7A & Water St. SUBMARINE Call 985-7131 Thinking of a Summer Taste Treat ... Try Our ° HOME MADE SALAD PLATES "A Deficious Summertime Meal" BEGINNING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG TENDER FOR FIRE HALL ADDITION PORT PERRY - ONTARIO Sealed Tenders from General Contractors for construction of an addition to the Port Perry Fire Hall will be received at the Office of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog, Municipal Offices, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario, until: 12:00 NOON, LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, MAY 21st, 19082 Tenders shall be accompanied by a Certified Cheque | in the amount of $3,000.00 payable to the Owner. Copies of the Tender Documents may be obtained by "Contractors depositing a $5.00 Cheque, payable to the Town- ship of Scugog for each set. The deposit will be refunded on the return of the documents in good condition not later than - May 31, 1982. The Tender Documents will be available for pickup by General Contractors and Subcontractors at the Office of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Earl S. Cuddie, A.M.C.T., C.M.C.; Clerk Administrator; The Corporation of the Township of Scugog. 181 Perry Street, Box 209, Port Perry, Ontario LOB INO THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG "NOTICE To Property Owners to Destroy Noxious Weeds Under the provision of the Weed Control Act, the Prov- ince of Ontario, Public Notice is hereby given to all owners .and occupants of subdivided lands within the Township of Scugog that unless noxious weeds or weed seeds on any such subdivided lands in the Township of Scugog are destroyed by Friday, June 4, 1982, and throughout the season, the Council of the Township of Scugog has directed the Weed Inspector for the Region of Durham to cause said noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper, and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Township of Scugog against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. 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