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Grade 2 and 3 students from Epsom Public School enjoyed an outing to a local apple or- chard recently. The excursion helped the students learn more about apples and the apple Industry. Other class apple projects include making apple sauce and apple crisp. On-Farm Child Care program a success this summer Epsom and Area News by Jean Jeffery Durham West, "On Farm Child-Care. Programme' just completed a very successful sum- mer, Bethesda Reach W.1. are pleased to announce the hiring of Marion Reesor of Stouffville as their Programme Director. Mrs. Reesor will be working at the Agriculture Employment Ser- vices Office, Queen St., Port Perry. We are pleased with the Child-Care Initiative Fund sup- port apd look forward to develop- ing 'a year-around flexible pro- gramme to meet the needs of Durham West and neighbouring township farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Acton of Havelock called on his sister Bar- bara and Ross Evans on Tuesday evening. The Wiersmas of Blythe and Florence's sister and her husband from Holland also her brother and his wife from Holland visited Ross and Barb Evans Friday last week. Three of our members left on Sunday to motor to Kansas to at- tend a convention of Association of Canadian Women of the World. Bethesda-Reach is beginning a new year Wed. Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. sharp. Visitors welcome. Topic of this month's meeting is Tweedsmuir History. The Roll Call is a historical fact about Reach Township. We will meet at the home of Anne Beare. } Last Tuesday evening a large | group met at the home of Corrine # Croxall to attend a shower for | Miss Karen Hammond who will iIChampion Jersey The mature cow, Enniskillen Surville Marnie was named Grand Champion cow for Frank Stenger at the recently held Kawartha Jersey Club Parish show at Orono Fair. Reserve Champion was won by Lionel and Alan McKeown, Wood- ville. The McKeowns were also named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. The Kawartha Jersey Club con- sists of Jersey breeders in the | area of Durham Region and Vic- i toria County. 4 ~ ' ' vf wind 2 LE | ' EL FLA y +0 soon be Mrs. Croxall's daughter- in-law. Our best wishes to Karen and Robert. Barbara Simmonds hosted a birthday party in honour of her mother, Mrs. Hilda Gross who was celebrating her 80th birthday on Sat. Best wishes from all of us. Quite a large group enjoyed the mini golf tournament with the Social Club Sat. evening - then went to the Arnold Kerry home for awards for the Champions and all the tall tales of their evening. A bounteous lunch was served. 4-H will begin the fall course at Gail's home on Thursday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. Pine Grove Annual Fall An- niversary Service will be held Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. The minister will be Rev. Nancy Waterman and special music will be by the Ep- som Utica Choir. Church Sept. 24 at 11:15 will be at Epsom. The U.C.W. met at the home of Elizabeth Taylor. Irene Fielding spoke on Christian Education. Many things were discussed but no world shattering decisions were made. The Tapscott families have been busy. They motored to Orangedale, Cape Breton Island to visit Rev. John Tapscott then toured Prince Edward Island, then took a side trip to New- foundland. We are pleased to have Norm and Betty, Maurice and Marydale home safe and sound. On Saturday the Tapscotts were off again to attend the wedding of their niece at Claremont United Church. On Saturday Earl and Elizabeth Taylor attended the Tink family reunion at Columbus United Church. On Sunday Earl and Elizabeth attended anniversary services at Cherrywood. Ruth Ashton went home with her daughter Beth Catherwood of Oshawa and visited for a few days. On Thursday Keith and Faye Ashton, Robert and James, Alan and Joyce, Bradley and Paul Ashton of Oakwood all called to help mother, Mrs. Ruth Ashton celebrate her birthday. 'Many Happy Returns' from all of us. Granddaughter Sandra called on Friday to offer her greetings. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 19, 1989 -- 39 Citizens Against Unjustified Taxes by the C.A.U.T. Committee Members "Citizens Against Unjustified Taxes' sponsored an informative public meeting on municipal tax increases on Tuesday, September 12, 1989. Held at the Port Perry High school, invited representatives were in attendance from Scugog Municipal Township Council, Durham Regional Council, Durham Board of Education, and the Durham Region Assessment Office. After individual presentations the public was encouraged to questions their representatives and some enlightening discus- sions followed. The Durham Board of Educa- tion is attempting to cut expen- ditures, one in the area of duplicate busing. This has already begun in the Townships of Brock and Uxbridge. If you see numerous, near-empty buses travelling your route, please call our Scugog Township School ustees, Joyce Kelly 986-4257 or Roberta Drew 985-7183 and in- form them of the situation. Do you feel we need the expense of two regional headquarters buildings? Regional Chairman, Gary Herrema, says it's a political move. Call Mr. Herrema at 668-7711, ext. 235, with your opinion. When questioned about the lack of industry in Scugog Township, Mayor Howard Hall's only sug- gastion was to develop the water- ront, with the aid of government rants, to entice tourism. Do you eel the revenue generated from tourism would offset the in- creases in taxes required to develop the waterfront? How will the tourist industry reduce your taxes? Call Mr. Hall with your concerns at 985-2367. a sponsors meeting Regional Assessment Commis- sioner for Durham Region, Mr. Merv Bowen, advised anyone wanting their assessment review- ed to call him at 668-9357 or Zenith 67140. Or, if you are having dif- ficulty with any aspect of your assessment call him. Mr. Bowen urged everyone to take time to ex- amine their next assessment notice, due in January, to make sure all the information is correct. An open house for assessment reviews will take place early in the new year. This is when you will be allowed to appeal. If there were no changes to your assess- ment you will not be issued a new notice and the information from your 1989 assessment will apply. ou can still appeal in January 1990. "Citizens Against Unjustified Taxes' committee members are in the process of compiling a guide to assist you in appealing your assessment. It should be available in the near future. C.A.U.T. members would like to thank several people who assisted at the public meeting: Mr. Joel Aldred who volunteered his time to be our 'guest moderator; Mr. Ted Morrison, princi al of Port Perry High hool, who offered his assistance throughout the evening; the Durham Board of Education for the use of the Port Perry High School; the elected represen- tatives who took time to par- ticipate; and to everyone else in attendance for their involvement. We would like to welcome everyone to attend the C.A.U.T. committee meetings which are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for early Oc- tober. Details will be published in our next newsletter. Taxes affect everyone. How many more tax increases can you afford? Local news, weather and information. A voy . +37 N ) BE ' fravoran oe. on abo pr aman hg . i , ra' Ve ' re ENN EEE 'a »