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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " ' JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR FIRST IN LINE: Scugog Mayor Howard Hall, joined here by Regional Councillor Marilyn Pearce, was first in line when a new household hazardous "waste drop-off point was opened last Wednesday morning (May 1) at the waste transfer station on Reach Rd. in Port Perry. The new site is an initiative by Durham Region's works department, aimed at allowing residents of the 'northern municipalities to dispose of their hazardous materials more easily. Region opens hazardous waste drop-off in Scugog Cleaning out the shed this spring just got easier. That's because a new de- pot, opened this past Wednesday (Mayl) at the waste transfer station in Port Perry, is accepting all those old cans of paint, pesticides, solvents, oil, and other materials that have been lying around. A special ceremony, at- tended by representatives of Durham Region's works department and Scugog Township, was held at the Reach St. transfer site Wednesday morning. Re- gion waste reduction man- ager Peter Watson said the new northern site will allow residents of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock to drop off their hazardous materials, which aren't suitable for curbside pick- up or regular disposal. Previously, residents in the north had to transport their household hazard- | Questic (N s on grief recovery" at our lakeside summer cottage last year. My whole family meets there every vacation but I can't face going back to the place where this tragedy happened. Is that wrong? there. Me Dermott Fanabaker Chapel MYLES G. O'RIORDAN 216 Queen St Owner/Manager/Funeral Director Port Poy! Res: 985-0608 985-2171 Dependable Service 1o the Community Since 1846 Learning how to cope with grief 0. My child drowned A. None of your feelings are "wrong." We all seem | to have trouble going back to the place we last saw our loved one alive, whether it's a hospital, an accident scene or a particular room at home. I'd rather see you face the scene where your child drowned with people around you who will be loving and supportive. It may bring pain, but it can be dealt with by expressing it. After that, see if you can shift your fear of returning to thoughts of gratitude for the beauty of nature. Focus not on what is missing but on what is *Questions from bereavement classes are answered here by the editor of Afterl.oss, the monthly grief-recovery help letter. For your free copy of AfterLoss or one of our other helpful booklets dealing with grief recovery, just call or stop by. WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. ous waste to depots in ei- ther Oshawa or Pickering, or rely on sporadic pick-up initiatives by the region. Scugog Regional council- lor Marilyn Pearce, a member of the regional works committee, said the new depot is a necessary step as the region tries to. better manage the waste flow of growing areas. "I think it's going a long way in the way we have to treat garbage in the 90's," she said. "there should be no reason now to claim you have to drive too far to get Port Perry High School Music Department proudly presents featuring Spring Rhapsody JAZZMERIZE, the SENIOR WIND ENSEMBLE and the Bands and Choirs of PPHS Admission $4.00 - Seniors & Students $3.00 Tickets available at Jayson Callan Music Ltd., or at Port Perry High School Proceeds to support the Music Program ° rid of your household haz- ardous waste." She added the existence of the local depot will also cut down on the amount of "hazardous material that's concealed in garbage bags along with regular house- hold trash. Residents just have to pull up to a new depot at the transfer station and drop off their hazardous waste, said Mr. Watson. It will be sorted by workers there, and then transport- ed to the region's larger stations in the south. J ake Your Pick Whether it's the traditional or the unusual...you'll find your best selection here. * Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets * Planters and more Marigolds * Pansies * Zinnias Choose from: * Petunias * Begonias * * Dipladenia * Fuchsias * Impatiens © Salvia * lvys » Geraniums ..plus a large assortment of perennials eme oe? other's OW gunda J x . & ? OPEN 8AM - 9PM + 7 DAYS A WEEK Serving you for 42 years. Robert G. Eckel Greenhouses West side on Hwy. 12, 1/2 mile north of Thickson Rd. Intersection 655-441 | Beautiful color photocopies from our Canon Color Laser Copier while you wait. Enlarge or Reduce your favorite family photos. STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St. - Port Perry - 985-7383 "Have you an interesting story to tell...?" Call the Port Perry Star & Weekend Star Call (905) 985-7383 A GE He Rr i ac ie J. a ls al a ll I " ot dic of ah 34 wi " Re ld. TE EA ARR en Lr A A AR sod, AR