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2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, May 26, 1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Budget hard and fair, says M By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Last week's provincial budget i8 "hard and fair," says Durham East's MPP. "It's hard, fair and I think peo- ple got the message," Gord Mills told the Star last week. Mr. Mills said the govern- ment was faced with some hard decisions due to the growing deficit, but believes it made the right decision. the details of this package. But everyone should realize that it is balanced, it is fair and it nec- essary," Mr. Laughren said in announcing the budget. Highlights of the budget in- clude personal income taxes Jumping three percentage ints, a surtax which starts at 51,000 and a secondary tax at $67,000, retail sales tax on car insurance, parking meters, and warranty, parts and labor. It also includes new fees on "It's unpleasant but it had to be done. Nobody likes to see their taxes increased," he said. Despite this: feeling, he said the government had no choice but to hike taxes and implement some tough measures. On May 19, Treasurer Floyd Laughren unveiled this year's budget at Queen's Park which included a seriés of new taxes and fees. "Not everybody will like all == - 8 G; HIE LL Port Perry Antique ¢&& Craft Show Saturday, June 12 from 10-5 & Sunday, June 13 from 10-5 = Cr vo S pe Scugog Arena - featuring over 60 dealers. Gr Sponsored by the Arena Board. Information (416) 985-8840 Adult: $2. qq snowmobile registration, mar- riage licences and property tax appeals. Treasurer Laughren said the tax increases will aid in paring down the deficit to $9.2 billion this fiscal year from $12.1 bil- lion in 1992-93. If measures weren't taken, it would have soared to $17 billion. Mr. Mills said it was a tough budget, which many would be critical of due to the tax hikes, but it was necessary nonethe- J Admission: 50 ¢ Child $1.00 (under 12 free) at a i L 2 RS i "Beautiful Port Perry on | the Shores of Lake Scugog J | Shin 40 Vanedward Dr. 985-7363 PERRY FEEDS less. "It would be irresponsible to skirt around the issue," he said. "I think the government and its members put party politics on the backburner." Despite this, Mr. Mills said it will hurt everybody just the same. "It's unpleasant, but it had to be done," he said. "Nobody likes to have their taxes increased." Mr. Mills said he was pleased that at least one tax, which 'is usually increased, was not af- fected this time around. Mr. Laughren chose not to slap a tax on gasoline. Mr. Mills, who fought an in- » Seed Potatoes Onion Sets Garden Seeds Spring Fertiizers + Peat Moss PORT PERRY LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES {eV FT gl fo] oe [o]]] Yo fT [Te J fo] 0] e]]. 1 mile west of Dump on Reach Rd. #8. 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He was also pleased that small businesses weren't hit with any new taxes. He said the Region of Durham depends on the small business community and they would have been dev- astated by increased taxes. Mr. Mills admitted that the budget will not do a lot for the relations between the govern- ment and the public, but he said they had no choice. "The government has put their political future on the line to come to grips with the situa- tion for the benefit of Ontario. We could have let the deficit fly, but it's not responsible," he said. Mr. Mills said the govern- ment tried to spend its way out of the recession last year, but this plan was unsuccessful and therefore chose to take a differ- ent tact this year. He believes once the public has a good look at what is being attempted, they will realize the government is attempting to deal with the situation. He said some are already realizing the School PP Mills benefits. "I think it's well received by the financial people who under- stand." Although there are many as- pects of the budget and many ar- eas will affect the public in dif- ferent ways, Scugog Mayor Howard Hall said the budget would not have a great effect on the township as a whole. "There is nothing in the bud- get that will have a direct effect on the municipality." There were no direct taxes to hurt the municipality, he said. "I think the announcement was directed at the corporations and businesses and not individ- uals. We got our announcement afew weeks ago," he said. He was referring to the recent announcement by the province that grant payments would be cut to the municipalities. This results in a lost revenue of $2.2 million for the Region of Dur- ham and approximately $88,000 for Scugog. Durham officials are looking at the budget once again to see where cuts can be made to make up the short fall. Recommendations will be Pde shortly to regional coun- cil. choir to record song By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star An R. H. Cornish Public School choir has been selected to participate in a unique fund- raising venture. Free Spirit, an all-female choir consisting of 18 Grade 6-8 students, has been asked to take partin the Courtice Christ- mas Album Project (CCAP). The project has been created to raise money for the cost of constructing a multi-purposed community complex in the Town of Newcastle, says CCAP chairman Diana Williamson. Free Spirit is one of several Durham Region vocal artists which will be featured on the al- bum of original Christmas mu- sic. Most of the participants are adult vocalists. DEF SIGNS AND The choir has been meeting about three times a week to pre- pare for the project, says Cor- nish choir "director Harvey Friede. They will be recording "I Will Give My Heart", a song written by Adele Simmons espe- cially for the choir. Ms. Simmons has been work- ing with the local singers, and according to Mr. Friede, has been teaching the members of Free Spirit "sophisticated three-part harmony." . The choir should be ready to record its contribution at Quest Studios in Oshawa by the end of June. Leading up to the general re- lease of the album on November 1, the choir will take part in a number of promotional con- certs, Mr. Friede says. INSTALLATIONS * Fanm Fence Installed * Post holes dug up to 36" dia. - 15' deep * Post driver * Crane service up to 42'- 14 ton. * Reflectorized Name Plates for DIIVISNVEAVES * Reflectorized 911 Numbers Pizza With Extra Cheese & Extra Pepperoni XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 20 PIECE SUBS Srelidivy -- Find w fos in BIGFOOTe PIZZA 1322 plus zing Extra toopings X in a Limited - Expires May31/93 Area a Pages" ™ a Fe SOURCE LL = Entry ballots available with purchase. 986-5900 eres a Specral Offer for Mom & Dad too/