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Port Perry Star, 21 Feb 1984, p. 10

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10-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 21. 1984 Computer payments irk Regional councillors Although Regional council has already ap- proved the purchase of a new computer system worth about $770,000, some members of coun- "cil are not happy with the method proposed for ~ paying for the new system. Scugog's Regional councillor Lawrence Malcolm said last week Port Perry Star ADVERTISING DEADLINES ALL ADVERTISING: MONDAY 12 NOON he was dismayed at the proposal for payment which called for just $14,250 of the total to come from the Region's water billing budget, since one of the main functions of the new system will be to process water and sewer bills. Under the proposal for payment, $313,000 would come from the current budget, $195,000 would come from the reserve fund, and $250,000 from the 1983 year-end surplus. '"This (method of pay- ment) makes no sense at all,"" said councillor Malcolm, suggesting more of the the) on the general levy is unfair to those Regional Ratepayers who don't receive regional water and sewer bills. Originally, the finance committee had proposed that $168,000 should be taken from the water and sewer budget surplus from 1983 to help pay for the new computer system. The finance committee is going to now re- examine the entire pro- posals for paying for the new equipment, which is expected to be working by this summer. cil iis wale? report on the implica- tions of a pension plan for councillors. Despite the protests of some members of coun- cil who claimed the tax- paying public would not want council pension plans, Regional council voted 19-9 last week in favour of at least exam- ining the issue. Last November, Durham received a re- quest for support for a pension plan from the municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth which among other things asked for a full pension after two terms of office or an age and for you. Canadians place more RSP dollars with the Commerce than with any other bank. So we can offer you experience and the RSP program that's right TALK TO THE LEADERS IN RSPR AT THE COMMERCE, WE HANDLE MORE RSP DOLLARS FOR CANADIANS THAN ANY OTHER BANK. 'We offer two different Registered Retirement Savings Plans. Both at competitive rates and with no fees. So come in and talk to the leaders in RSPs today. » CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE ¢ Early cancellation charge of $25 on Deposit Plan if closed within one year from application. DEADLINE -FEBRUARY 29. EXTENDED HOURS Our Port Perry branch will accept R.S.P. Contributions during normal banking hours and extended hours on Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, February 29 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. simpleas 1, 2, 3: 1. SOFTENS ordinary hard water by eliminating harsh minerals 2. FILTERS the rust and iron that today's hard water carries 3. REFINES out solid particles, removes There's a choice of ALJUIARINIE Water Refiners to suit your family's needs: AQUA [1] AQUA ONE is the fully automatic water A DIVISI Nn OF ULTRAMAR CANADA INC 51 NEEDMAM STREET, LINDSAY, ONT. K9v S5E7 (705) 324-6888 Pensions for councillors? service factor of 60. It also called for credited service to produce 70 per cent of the highest three consecutive years of ser- vice to be established at a rate of four per cent per year. While Durham coun- cillors agreed last week, that the Hamilton- Wentworth proposal would be too costly, they didn't want to let the issue die through lack of action, Uxbridge Mayor Bill Ballinger, who has publicly stated he will not be seeking re- election, argued that Durham should be ex- ploring the possibility of a council plan. And the mayor of Newcastle, Garnet Rickard also suggested that a pension plan might be an incentive to attract younger people into seek- ing public office. "The way things are going, we will soon end up with people in office who are either retired, Bring in all those soup labels for UCW Manchester by Bernice Dobson The February meeting was held in the Church, Feb. 2nd. We had twelve members and one visitor present. The Devotional and program were in charge of our president, Diane McKinzey. The topic be- ing "Jesus" taken from the mission magazine. The ladies were reminded to bring in our Campbell soup labels by March 1st. Eileen Tapscott an- nounced the Oshawa Presbyterial will meet on Wed. March 7th, at Nor- thminster United Church, Oshawa. The Bay of Quinte Con- ference will meet in Lindsay March 20th. Our annual pot-luck dinner will be held Fri- day, March 9th at 6:30 p.m. - afterwards Mina and Dick Steer will show their slides on Australia. A delicious lunch was served by the president. Pat Kingstone and Bernice Dobson will be convenors for the March 1st meeting in the church. Staff will report back well off, or have spouses who are well off," said the Newcastle Mayor. The staff report on the issue is expected in the next few weeks. Elliott- Teer Port Perry Emmanuel Pentecostal Church was the beauti- ful setting for the marriage of Mary Jean "Elliott and Robert Roy Teer on October 29th, 1983. Pastor Ralph Hilsden officiated at the cere- mony. The pianist was Mr. Lloyd Bell. He was also the soloist. The bride is the eldest daughter of.Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliott of Port Perry, and the groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Teer of Beaverton, Ont- ario. The bride looked radiant in her white gown trimmed in lace. She carried a bouquet of arranged colours of burgundy roses with silver grey leaves. Carol Lane, a close friend of the bride was the maid of honour, and the bride's maids were Barbara Elliott, the bride's sister and Linda Smith, a friend of the bride. They were wear- ing lovely burgundy full length gowns. Charles Deltor, a close friend of the groom was the best man. The ushers were Ken Elliott, brother of the bride and Gordon Ingram, friend of the groom. The attendants were attired in light grey tuxedos and their' vests were a darker shade of grey, while the groom"s tuxedo was all light grey. Prior to their wedding the bride and groom were given several showers by friends and relatives. They are now residing in Port Perry. MODERN TEXTILES 203 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY 985-3221 00% 2st. SEALY POSTUREPEDIC MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS BRASS BEDS Twin, Double, (¢[TT.1: 1, from 198° NORTH PARK DISTRIBUTORS (3 Est. 1946 - 3368 Vonga, Torente - 488.7911, 7 81. N. of Lawrence

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