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Rien SRS 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 22, 1989 .- Off The Top | rrr. | Viewpoint September 21 at Museum The United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada - Upper Canada Branch will meet on Scugog Island in the Scugog Shores Museum on Thursday, of sidewalk cafes and bistros, chic boutiques and galleries, gas lights, and inter-locking brick everywhere on the side- walks and quaint court-yards. We spent several hours on a Friday evening walking the market area, taking in the sights and the sounds, shar- ing the crowded sidewalks and narrow streets with other tourists, musicians, kids in punk garb, bikers relaxing on their Harleys, and some very fit young men who for a mod- est price would sprint you through the area in a rickshaw. September 21, 1989 to tour the The bistros and outdoor cafes were hopelessly crowd- historic museum at 5:00 p.m., ed. Finding a table for four adults and four kids was impos- followed by a sit-down, hot, Coun- sible. ' \ try Fare Supper at 6:30 p.m. in li | Id Federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson is trying his hand : The atmosphere was friendly, almost party-like. | cou at grave robbing - his proposed national sales tax will follow you fhe parish hall ot the: Pioneer not help but wonder where the money had come from to to the grave - it will cost you nine per cent more to die in 1991! At 7:30 p.m. Sam Cureatz, transform what used to be a seedy, tough (at night areh of John Turner, Federal Liberal leader, has stated that the M.L.A., will introduce W.H. the capital into such an attractive, vibrant place for people. new Mulroney government's nine per cent goods and services Graham, author of 'Greenbank' a Though | did not bother to ask, one would suspect that tax is a "brutal attack on the poor" - that's you and me, campers. small community pioneered in the at least a few federal dollars have been spent. And perhaps the money our government spends (that's your money, re- Turner's criticism of the tax included an assertion that it 19th century, just north of Port would result in higher income taxes, higher interest and higher Perry. Menten Is justified. M he national capital Is, after all, the costs overall. The people hit hardest, Turner said, are the elder- Admission to the museum tour showcase of our country. For years, Ottawa had a drab, grey look to it and a rep- ly, single parents and those living in remote areas. ani bone Coie Sinha is bono i Sa Sl Sawa J fan, grey look to a are ) utation to match. Tourists would make the obligatory trip to Those who escape the direct impact of the tax will feel the Parliament Hill, perhaps visit a museum or two, then hop in residual effects as transportation costs, supply costs and even telephone Donald D. Fox af rental costs will increase. Yes, rents could increase as much as 576-3175. Everyone is welcome. Yelvears an) Head 5 Montreal (or across the river to Hull) $60 a month to cover the landlords increased tax on hydro, heat, labour and construction materials. With new construction, Though we spent less than 72 hours in the capital, | 4 - ° by , NS Rob Streich NS aii A wa RRS ES A A total eclipse of federal sanity we WT WT OW 9 WY YT VY Ty WY OW yw Em wow ow oe ome mow om mm everything from the nails to the architects' services will cost more. The provincial rent review board will probably give land- lords more than the regulated annual 4.6 per cent rent increase to cover additional costs - but who really knows anyhow? Of course Wilson has said that residential rent is exempt from the proposed tax as are groceries and fresh, farm food. Groceries costs are the source of some debate, as the Federal overnment is claiming that the price will drop with the loss of e present hidden 2 per cent tax, and a provision for manufac- turers rebates for food processors, that is if these savings are passed onto the consumer. Of course that is not to say that ad- ditional transportation costs, storage costs and process costs, coming out of the new tax, won't be passed on as well. The sales tax change may be less terrifying then Turner claims. In January 1991, when it goes into effect, the 9 per cent would replace the current 13.5 per cent hidden tax on manufac- tured goods. That means potential savings on major manufac- tured goods such as cars and appliances when the tax is re- duced from a hidden 13.5 per cent to only nine per cent. This should impact positively upon alcohol, tobacco, gasoline and diesel fusls (alcohol and tobacco are currently at 19 per cent). The tax will hit many services and purchases not nipped be- fore, including new homes, haircuts (?), funeral services and postage stamps. The government will be living off the avails of prostitution as the 'ladies' will soon collect tax for their services. Things opponents are objecting to are that the tax appears to ignore such ripe targets as stock purchases, credit cards and other bastions of the wealthy. Instead it attacks low income sec- tors who are already having enough trouble scraping up the FIRST PUBLIC NOTICE OF A WALLEYE REHABILITATION PROJECT ON SCUGOG LAKE The Ministry of Natural Resources is pro- posing to rehabilitate a walleye spawning area along the shore line at the north end of Scugog Island. This location is adjacent to the MNR's Wildlife Management Area-on the island. The rehabilitation work will involve the addition of clean rock rubble along the shallow water edge to create the correct habitat for successful spawning and egg development. The object of this work is to increase the walleye fish population by im- proving natural reproduction. This project is being planned in accordance with the approved MNR Class Environmen- tal Assessment for Water Related Excavation, Dredge and Fill Activities. These assessments are meant to give interested or concerned people an opportunity to raise questions or concerns they may have about the proposed project. There is also an opportunity to re- quest, if necessary, individual treatment under the Environmental Assessment Act. Please direct any inquiries, comments or concerns regarding this project to the District Manager, Lindsay District by September 12, 1989. : 'Final notice of these projects will be issued to those who reply to this notice and to those who are directly affected. The Ministry of Natural Resources money to make major purchases like new homes. Lingsay District Office Seniors' groups are gearing up for a fight. They are afraid Sea Kink Sout West that they will find an additional nine per cent on essential items KOV 4T7 and services to be a heavy burden on their fixed incomes. 1-705-324-6121 What's the rationale for this grab? What do we need an ad- hy ditional $5.4 billion in tax revenues for, but to aid low income Nar Un Het was amazed at how spiffy the place looks. There seemed to be no shortage of money and a willingness to spend it. In fact, it was very easy to forget that the capital is home to the politicians who have spent our money quickly over the last decade or two, some $100 billion more than they took in. And now they are trying to pay the piper by wringing more money from you and me. It is a nice place to visit. Strolling around the Hill, gaz- ing at the Rideau Canal, feeling the excitement of the mar- ket area by night, or munching a giant hot dog on the side- walk in front of the Chateau, one quickly lost sight of the real issues in this country, and the fact that over the next few months, the heat in the capital generated by angry tax- payers is going to be incredible. groups - taking from the poor to give to the poor? You go figure. on ST Custom Gunite Reid v By sadud, ITE ETT STII r Who says that you can't please all of the people all of the time? To ensure the satisfaction of all of your guests, serve delicious piping-hot Square Boy Pizza at your next barbecue. Square Boy just loves a party, and he's never "fashionably late"! So pencil us in at the top of your guest list. 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