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Ri psd Sot i ee Tor at Gr etc te et oem SR me REE = Be Si aR i LE PAAR a En lariutont etm RE --_ re -- 4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 8,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star About 25 people filed into the Latcham Centre last Tuesday night to take part in a candid dis- cussion about how to change the Goods and Service Tax (GST). MP Alex Shepherd who drgan- ized the meeting told the small crowd he has met with a variety of groups across the riding and is receiving some good input. "I have no preconceived notion of what the final tax will be," he said as he explained the inequi- ties of the present GST. According to Mr. Shepherd, $60 billion was collected by the GST last year, but $45 billion was paid back. The net result was that the government real- ized only $15 billion from the tax, less than the old Manufac- turers Sales Tax. Larry Mabley asked why it's taken three years to find out the tax isn't working. "Give us some ideas," he said. Mr. Shepherd said the reason for holding the public meetings was to get the public's input. "We 3 want to learn, not dictate," he J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR said. Isabel and Gordon McCully celebrated their 50th wedding Roly Coy, said his concerns anniversary Sunday afternoon at their home in Port Perry. were not so much with the tax The happy couple were married on March 1, 1944 in Truro, itself, but with the unbelievable Nova Scotia and lived there for 13 years before moving to inefficiency which has been built the St. Catherines area. They moved to Port Perry and have into the ast -- lived here for the past five years. The McCully's have three SE ape. A S sas io sons, eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. I YOY SUBEES © system sggespeneagsgeaaeageanenneaneaieal could be simplified easily by the |] Deli use of exemptions. Roy Grierson suggested the Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm 38 Water St., Port Perry 985-3007 § biggest problem is that Canad- ians feel they are overtaxed. "People are beginning to think it's; okay to cheat the govern- e European Deli ® Herbs & Spices e Bulk Foods e Baking Needs e Specialty Cake Pan Rentals e Swiss Herbal Vitamins ment," he said. BRING IN AD FOR FREE COFFEE! He suggested the need for co- 4 > operation between the provinces and the federal government to establish a single combined tax which would be collected by the province. Mr Shepherd agreed with a one-tax system but felt that col- lecting taxes should be a federal responsibility. Come join us for our ~ 21st ~ Anniversary Celebration WINDOWS & DOORS Ivory Forest Homes The audience applauded one man who said he didn't mind paying taxes but he didn't like what the government does with the money when they get it. Mr. Shepherd said the govern- ment was trying to make chang- es and cuts, but he realized that the changes weren't fast enough for many. "Things are happening, and cuts are being made," he assured the crowd. Keith Hobbs, said he was not prepared to pay anymore tax. "I have sympathy for people who have gone to the underground economy. They are trying to send the government a message," he said. Mr. Shepherd reminded Mr. Hobbs that the underground economy is an illegal activity and it is costing everyone. He cited that 80 per cent of the people are Local residents attack GST at public meeting honest and that about 20 perc ent are cheating on the tax system. Mr. Grierson expressed strong- ly that he felt those using the underground economy are "liars, cheaters and crooks." Local farmer Les Smith sug- gested the GST be scrapped and have it added to the income tax. "You're taxing the wrong people, the poor and the young. The gov- ernment must use the money more wisely," he said. Mr. Shepherd was compli- mented for coming out and lis- tening to the people, with one man saying "what you're doing it's a good start." Mr. Shepherd thanked those who attended for their com- ments and ended by saying they are looking for a more efficient tax, which will be perceived to be fair by the public. Auction land for tax From page 1 then given to clear up the prob- lem. At the end of that period the township has the legal right to act. Ms. McCann said owners usu- ally come forward with the mon- ey at this point. "We have always taken the step in registering the property, but usually people come up with the money," she said. "This has gone on before, but most people redeem the proper- ty before it goes any further." . The township has a much more lenient process of nego- tiating a payment schedule suit- able to both parties. When the properties goon the auction block next month, a minimum bid is attached to the land indicating the amount of outstanding taxes attached to the parcel. This price must be met for the successful bidder to acquire the land. Should the pre-determined bid not be met, the property will for the month of March! We will take 15% off your food bill; for both take-out & eat-in orders (excluding alcohol) = David Chow's Restaurant 223 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2112 ¢ ® Replace any 5 windows in your house $999.00 Wood, vinyl clad. Ontario Hydro & CSA Approved. Port Perry 985-3557 Ajax (905) 619-9645 be turned over to the township. Although this is the first time the township has resorted to the land sale process to collect tax- es, many do not expect it to be thelast. Mayor Howard Hall said Scu- gog has no choice in resorting to this method. "This has been forced upon us with unpaid taxes," he said. "We're endeavoring to catch up on the taxes." "These properties have been sitting on the books for years, why not make some money on it?" Correction Some incorrect information appeared in last week's edition of the Port Perry Star concern- ing an accident at Canadian Tirein Port Perry. According to management at the store, an automotive battery was on the charger for 20 min- utes and not three hours as was originally reported by Durham Regional Police. 10 COMMANDMENTS OF RELEASING YOUR BASS Catch-and-release bass fishing, a con- cept practically unheard of a decade ago, is "catching on." Releasing all or much of one's catch is a common practice as more angles become con- servation-conscious. Below are some tips on how to handle and release bass, providing them the best chance for quick recovery and survival. 1. Use hooks with small barbs, no barbs or hooks with barbs mashed down. 2. Strike quickly when a bass takes your bait. 3. Play fish rapidly 4. Don't use abrasive landing nets. 5. Handle bass by lower jaw only. 6. 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