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Dream Weaver Port Perry weaver Frances Solar (left) has opened an exhibi- tion of her craft at the Scugog Library which will run to February 17. Mrs. Solar has been spinning and weaving for about 20 years us- ing hand-spun wool and natural dyes for coats and other garments. The lady at right in photo is Marilyn Wallace of the Library staff, who just couldn't resist trying on a beautiful full-length wrap coat. Also at the Library for the next few weeks is a display of Inuit carv- ings, courtesty of former Port Perry resident Danny Cawker who now makes his home in Frobisher Bay. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 7, 1984 -- 3 Low tax increase proposed Aiming for three per cent Durham Region coun- cil agreed last week to shoot for a three per cent hike in property taxes this year, but.some coun- cillors are not optimistic the target can be met. The main concerns at last week's meeting of Regional council came Hard words for grants (From page 1) more than 50 per cent of the property taxes paid by the average home- owner with the remain- der going to the Region- al and local govern- ments. Rev. McEntyre said realistically, property owners could be facing an increase of more than seven per cent in taxes for education this year. No passing not needed (From page 1) reasons in a letter writ- ten to Durham Region late last year. He says that in addi- . tion to the fatal accidents more than two years ago, there have "been many near-accidents at the location." : The need for "no pass- ing" signs also apparent- ly had the endorsement of former coroner Dr. Robt. Allin of Port Perry, who in November 1983, wrote to the Regional traffic department ask- ing why the signs had not been put up. Dr. Allin, who was cor- oner at the time of the fatal accident, says in his letter of last November, that one of his recom- mendations was that "no passing' signs be put up. The Regional Traffic Operations Manager D.H. McMullen, says in a report December 7, 1983, says the department was not informed of the cor- oner's recommendation for a "no passing sign." He goes on to say the department feels the ex- tension of the solid line is "adequate through this area.' Scugog Regional coun- cillor Lawrence Malcolm who is a member of the works committee, which endorsed the recommen- dation that signs are not needed, said after last week's meeting that he is satisfied with the in- vestigation and report by the traffic engineer. Chesterfield Suites Love Seats Sectionals & Mattresses - A Large Selection - ~ 524 Simcoe $1. $., Oshawa 725-5181 'with the from councillor Diane Hamre, chairman of the Region's Social Services Committee, who at one point during debate said " "meeting three per cent is not humanly possible" increased demands on Health and Family Services. Councillor Hamre noted that the new pro- gram brought in by Pro- vincial legislation will mean an increase in the Health's Board's spen- ding of about 13 per cent. "I'm very concerned that sticking to three per cent (increase) will put us (the social services department) in a deficit position by next Oc- tober,"" she told the meeting. Councillor Hamre also shocked regional council when she said that preliminary estimates of a three per cent hike in social services spending were not accurate because staff had failed to include a major budget provision in those estimates. The real figure, she said will be a 4.1 per cent increase. Several other coun- cillors wondered whether setting a three per cent hike target was realistic at this time since' the Region does not yet know what the grant structure from the provincial government for this year will be. However, chairman of the finance committee Jim Witty said that with Durham looking at 3.4 per cent hike in assess- ment growth, holding the line on taxes at three per cent is indeed realistic. 'Depending on the grant structure, I really don't think we should have any problem meeting the three per cent target' he stated. Get Ready for Spring! Take advantage of Winter Discounts until March 15, 1984. SIDING - SOFFIT - FASCIA - 5" EAVESTROUGH Save Up to 15% on Installation! Ask us about Replacement Windows, Storm Windows & Doors. TRIPLE GLAZED - Patio Doors & Patio Storm Doors ~~ TINTED GLASS AVAILABLE - pei ie. oa ndiih ab LS Ld od je. Cok SEE Ste bod i add lis dhe "If we don't make an honest effort to meet this target, we are not doing our job." Durham council will approve its 1984 operating budget early next month. Taxes for Regional purposes ac- count for about 25 per cent of the total tax bill for the average homeowner in Durham. ° ® Missing! Durham Region Police reported a theft over $200 when the motor of a snowmobile in a garage for repairs was stolen. Sometime between February 2 and 3, thieves gained entrance to Asselstine's Yamaha and removed the motor from a MSV model, own- ed by a Bowmanville resident. Police estimated the value of the motor at $1,000. MIKE & CHRIS i PP ~ ALLENALUMINUM ~~ =% 985-3747 FREE ESTIMATES As an Added Service Kl) to our customers .... mi Jj) COUNTRY A / All, 4! CLASSICS ¥ \ A if ) presents ///=Fashion Seminars" For Spring '84 -- IN YOUR OWN HOME -- See what's new for Spring '84 in the com- fort and atmosphere of your own home. Enjoy an evening filled with fun and excitement and learn how to co-ordinate new fashions into your wardrobe. 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