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From Page 1 Money (or lack of it) was a major concern for all council lors. Ward 1 rep Neil Hunter said people "don't want to see any more debt by any govern- ment." then talk bo peuple (about ing when people (about recreation facilities) fm telling you thatit won't go," he said. Ward 2 rep Marilyn Pearce said Scugog must start long range planning now to prepare, ands ted that a committee be in place next year to start looking at financing and fund- raising. Area councillor Don Co- chrane agreed that a committee should be working on finances next year. Since 1987, Scugog has had two studies prepared by Ses- quaig that looked at recreation facilities in the Township and what the needs are. The consultants m- mended that a new pool, ice pad and banquet hall are needed, At Monday's meeting, councillor Pearce presented council with a detailed report that she prepared herself on the Township's recreation and parks facilities. Her report to council con- cludes that before major recrea- tion facilities are built, the Township must re-organize and re-structure the framework, which includes the hiring of staff for parks and recreation departments. Several other recommen- dations and conclusions in her report will be debated by coun- cil next week. But it was clear from Mon- day's meeting that any deci- sions to proceed with major new facilities in Scugog are five years away, at least. Toxic Taxi coming _- From Page 1 number, inform staff what household wastes they have to dispose, and the "taxi" will ar- rive a couple of days later to pick the stuffup. "It (the Taxi) is a step to get these nasty things out of land- fills and to keep them out of the sewer systems," Ken Donnelly of the Works Dept. told local council on Monday. . He said when it comes to hagardous household wastes, getting rid of them meant "hid- ing them in a garbage bag, or duthping them down a sewer," both of which are bad for the en- vironment. * He said most of the wastes the taxi picks up can be re- cycled, and the rest goes to a chemical disposal plant in Sar- nia. The Taxi will make its first appearance in Scugog during Recycling Week later in Novem- ber. It will be parked at various locations in Port Perry to let the public get a look at it and to let staff explain how the taxi works to get rid of hazardous house- hold wastes. The Region will also using Recycling Week to inform the public on steps to reduce the amounts of hazardous wastes generated in the home. Man assaulted An assault in Port Perry on Halloween night has resulted incharges. According to Durham Region Police, an elderly man was threatened with a knife and pushed down some stairs. Police have charged G Kirkham, 47, with assault wit a weapon, assault causing bodi- ly harm and threatening. Corn and Pellet Burning Woodstoves The 900 Hopkins St. at Burns Whitby 668-3192 Clean, Natural Fires with Automatic Controls Fireplace Plus' | wu . ni 3 ] a e - Durham East MPP Gord Mills says he understands some of the unique problems and con- cerns facing Scugog Township and he pledged to take those concerns to Queens Park. Mills, the newly elected NDP member for the riding, met with council for about an hour Monday afternoon. The meeting gave council a chance to acquaint Mills with municipal problems. And there was a length list of them ranging from roa subsidies, traffic congestion, the need for commuter rail ser- vice, the proposed dump sites, and how the growing welfare roles in Durham are impacting on local tax levels. While the discussion was in general terms, Mills said to council "I can assure you of my support. I will do my best for the Township and the people who liver here." Before the afternoon meet- ing, he spent over an hour tour- + - PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 13, 1990 -- 3 No money for facility MPP Gord Mills pledges support to Scugog Twp. at meeting with council ing many of the rural roads in Scugog. Scugog has long com- plained that provincial subesi- dies for repair and maintenance have fallen far behind the needs. He said he will be forward- ing a detailed report to the ap- propriate minister and bureau- crats at Queens Park. As for the commuter rail is- sue, Mills was cautious. "It won't happen next week," he said, "but the commit- ment is there." As for the touchy issue of dump sites in Durham, he said the environment minister Ruth Grier will be making an an- nouncement on the environ- mental process for the shared Durham-Metro short term site at Whitevale in Pickering. Although the meeting was short on specifics, it gave coun- cillors and Mills a chance to get to know each other. Mayor Hall said council ap- For Her At preciates the fact the new MPP took the time to visit and meet with council to listen to their concerns. From November 19 to November 23 the students at Port Perry High School will be draw- ing posters to promote recycling and waste reduction. Home rooms will be com to recycle paper used on sides and filling boxes with tinn- ed goods to help the needy. On Tuesday, twenty five students will try to consume a garbage-less lunch, showing others that a little planning can mean a great reduction of waste. On Thursday students will sub- mit their essays on "Waste Man- agement at Home and School." all prizes have been generous- ly donated by the local business community. » ! y, pa N ! Dp RY t 3) » p iv, E CHRI by T : rd 2 7 i 23 . Zz * - = 1 or > JT EAS x THI Zl Daughter's Pride Rings ... from $75. 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