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1988 was 30% higher PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 6, 1989 -- 3 Residential housing starts down this year The number of residential housing starts in Scugog Town- ship is down by nearly 30 per cent this year, compared with with 1988. A report covering the first four months of the year issued last week by the Township's 'Building department, shows 63 . permits for single family homes, compared with 90 for the same period last year. While the number of per- mits is down, it appears as if people are building more expen- sive homes. The reports shows the 63 homes to date have a value of $9.6 million. Last year, the 90 homes carried a value of just over $11 million. Although construction of new homes is down so far this year, the value of building per- mits issued for all types of con- struction is keeping pace with 1988. So far this year, the Town- Award of valor A 40-year old Janetville man will receive an Award of Valor from the Ontario Truck- ing Association. Jake Buma, a driver with Can-Truck Transportation, along with fellow driver Harold Larter of Courtice, are to re- % ceive the awards at a presenta- "tion June 7 in Toronto. The awards are being pre- sented to the men for their ac- tions at the scene of an accident March 31 on Highway 401 near Toronto. At 1:40 AM, a westbound pick-up truck went out of con- trol, striking a parked car and then over-turning in one of the trafficlanes. Mr. Larter, who was travel- Beautiful Mixed .| HANGING BASKETS -- or -- PATIO POTS $ 3 " 75 each Compare at $14.95 MM Millan ORCHARDS Hwy. 2 between Ajax & Whitby OPENS THURSDAY, JUNE 8th MON - FRI SAT & SUN _ years, he 9am-8pm Ad.8 9am-6pm ling behind the pick-up, parked his own truck to protect the in- jured driver from possible inju- ry and radioed Mr. Buma who was travelling close behind. Mr. Buma radioed for an ambulance and police, set up flares that the scene of the acci- dent, and directed traffic. Mr. Larter and another passerby helped pull the in- jured man from the pick-up which by this time was leaking gasoline. They took steps to keep the victim warm and conscious and to comfort him until the ambu- lance arrived. : Mr. Buma has worked for Can-Truck for the past 18 months, and has 18 years safe driving experience. For several was a driver- supervisor with Melchan Auto Transport and Canadian Auto Carriers. He and his wife have a four year old daughter. Mr. Larter, 26, lives in Courtic~ ith his vife and two children. He's been driving with the company for about a year. When he's not driving trucks for 2 hiving, he races cars as a hob- y. Several other people will receive awards from the Onta- rio Trucking Association this week for their contributions to safety in the transportation in- dustry. Certificates D.J. TAYLOR [ec INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North Street, Port Perry Guaranteed Investment (Rates Subject to Change without Notice) 1 YEAR 115%% 985-8416 q _"MORE THAN JUST A DAIRY STOR MYERS CASH & CARRY BULK FOODS--DISCOUNT DAIRY PRODUCTS ==4 = Roasted SUNFLOWER $1 49 SEEDS Ib. dha BAKING SODA Ib. 50¢ SATURDAY SPECIAL ONLY OAT BRAN ... 1.51.19 ENTER OUR FREE DRAW Assorted GUMBALLS hs 1 69 FOR A MOUNTAIN BIKE! Sealtest 2 litre LEMONADE .99¢ Next to Kentucky Fried Chicken 2985-94491 SR PSNR PT FR We now carry Flavoured Teas, Chopped Cooking Dates and Dowson's NATURAL SPRING WATER. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Sale items in effect until closing Monday, June 12, 1989. SENIOR CITIZENS: 10% DISCOUNT on bulk items every Monday & Tuesday. HWY. 7A EAST, PORT PERRY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ... 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Thursday & Friday ................... 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM PTL SR ---- 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM ship has issued 148 permits worth $12.7 million. Last year at this time, there had been 167 permits issued with a value of $12.9 million. The totals this year have been helped by six industrial/ farm permits worth $1.3 mil- lion, compared with five last year worth $250,000. The number of permits for garages and carports has jumped six last year to 17 in 1989. And after the steaming hot summer of 1988, it looks like a a few people have decided that a swimming pool would be nice in the back yard. So far this year, there have been permits issued for nine pools. Last year at this time, there had not been a single per- mitissued. Last year, the month of April was a very busy one for construction in the Township, with 98 permits issued worth $8.3 million. This year, the number of permits has dropped signifi- cantly to 67 worth just slightly over $6 million. For the past couple of years, Scugog Township has set new records for construction. In 1988, for example, the total val- ue of permits was at the $50 mil- lion mark. 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