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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 28, 1987 A Scugog man and his son have abandoned their intentions to rezone a portion of their land to be used as a scrap yard. Arthur and John Manderson will not be asking to change the status of a 300 by 300 foot parcel of land at the northwest corner of Townline and Highway 12. The rezoning application was the subject of some controversy a few months ago as neighbouring residents gathered in Scugog Coun- cil chambers to protest the move. They argued a salvage operation on Abandon plans for salvage operation approximately 30 acres of Mander- son's land adjacent to that under scrutiny was non-conforming and they did not want to see any more "wrecks" litter the countryside. In a letter dated July 9, solicitors for Scugog gave Manderson 30 days "in which to remove the offending vehicles' (about 70) from the pro- perty. They also inferred they would be reviewing all affidavit material being forwarded by the Mandersons in support of the legal non- conforming use with respect to the adjacent property. Developer to pay $87,500 towards Ash St. re-building Scugog Township has entered in- to a subdivision agreement for the construction of 86 homes in the 'Poplar Park area after -the developer agreed to pay part of the cost of reconstructing Ash Street. At Monday's council meeting, questions arose concerning who would bear the brunt for the upgrading of Ash Street, which clerk-administrator Earl Cuddie referred to as being in a "'deplorable state." Ribcor Holdings "Inc," who is developing the land, had initially said they would contribute $50,000 to the Ash St., reconstruction, a figure which was later upgraded to $75,000. But Ward Councillor Howard Hall felt this figure was not satisfactory, compared with the actual estima- tion of the reconstruction costs, said to be in the neighbourhood of $133,000. "If they (Ribcor) wants to give us the money up front tomorrow so we can invest it, fine," said Hall, *'but it could be three years or more before anything happens and that $133,000 cost will escalate." Aluding to the fact that Ash St., would be used by the majority of new residents to the proposed sub- division, Mayor Jerry Taylor stated "you can't spend taxpayers money to upgrade streets for the sake of a developer." A figure of $87,500 was finally agreed upon by council members and given the okay by Ribcor. This is over and above lot levies although 10 percent of the total amount will be due on signing of the subdivision agreement. Another 10 percent will become due each of the following three years with the balance due the final year. If, however, the proper- ty should be sold, or built upon, the levies would be due immediately. The reconstruction of Ash St., will depend on when the region decides to install storm sewers. Councillors agreed to repair the road prior to this would be a waste of time and money. The construction of the Ash St., extension and other roads in the pro- posed subdivision would be the responsibility of the developer, but as the present road is external to the project, it is the responsibility of the township. ~~ About 20 children of Durham Region farmers took part in the Farm Safety Workshop, and above are seen learning about fire ex- tinguishers from members of the Scugog Fire Oshawa man drowns fixing a friend's raft A 21 year old Oshawa man drown- ed on Lake Scugog Saturday even- ing while attempting to help his friends fix a raft. Stephen MacNeil, a vacuum cleaner salesman" in Oshawa, but originally from Glace Bay Nova Scotia, was visiting a friend's cot- tage near Washburn Island. According to Lindsay Ontario Provincial Police, the victim was helping two other people put a raft in the water, when one of the floating plastic barrels came loose from underneath, and fell apart, at approximately 6 p.m. During the confusion, MacNeil disappeared. Police say he was a non-swimmer. A shoreline search was quickly formed by local residents, and an OPP boat and helicopter were call- ed in. The search continued late in- to the night, was called off, and then resumed Sunday morning. The victim's body was found by the OPP boat dragging the murky water at 2 p.m. Sunday, in four feet of water. A post mortem was held Monday morning at Ross Memoria Hospital. No foul play is suspected, but the Acoiient is still under investigation. The deceased is survived by his wife Darlene and two young children. Police report three break-ins Sometime Saturday night Luke's Country Store on Queen Street, Port Perry, was broken into. Durham Regional Police say the front door was forced open, and a small amount of cash, approximate- ly $1,000 worth of jewellry and several bronze items from the display area were stolen. Police are also investigating van- dalism at Flieler's Petro-Can sta- tion on Lilla Street Friday evening, when a soft drink machine was tip- ped over. A house on Scugog Island was also broken into July 23, where two mini- bikes and coins were stolen. The mini-bikes were recovered nearby, and juveniles are suspected although no charges have been laid yet. FREE GAS BROKEN WINDSHIELD? SAVE up to $25.00 on any car or truck windshield replacement or in payment towards deductible of any insurance windshield claim with this coupon. Coupon valid for most makes and models. PLUS 20° FREE GAS! Limit one per purchase No. 47 Hwy. & Douglas Rd. UXBRIDGE (416) 852-5382 BOWMANVILLE (416) 623-4225 FREE MOBILE SERVICE Offer Expires August 7, 1987. : Church & Silver | VIA) Autodlas Department. Clive Boyd, left, and Don Steele show the kids how to properly use a fire ex- tinguisher. Each of the children was given an op- portunity for 'hands-on' demonstration. Durham Region Federation of Agriculture held a Farm Safety Workshop last Saturday at Utica Farm Equipment, and over 30 women and children attended. Above, Bette Ann Harder of Sunderland and Arlene Malcolm of Nestleton are shown some of the things to be careful of on a tractor by Jim Millson of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture. For all your in-home, personal portraits .. WEDDINGS COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURES Doug Potts 985-3718 -- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY -- country Lane REALTY TIMITED Hwy 7A & High Street, Port Perry, Ontario "Reputation is what you are on the outside -- Character is what you are on the inside."