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w "A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Scugog "passes new law eT io govern signs i industrial' : By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star ~ Scugog Township has. passed a new sign Bylaw which will allow portable signs within the wh While the signs were prohibited by the previous bylaw, council has decided to allow them, but the township does have guide- lines to control ik ac- cording to bylaw officer Bill all A portable sign, as de- fined by the bylaw, is a two-sided lle A frame sign 42" x 32" wide of a heritage color approved by the township. Flourescent materials on ha signs are prohibited. Businesses must obtain + a permit for the sign and may only have one sign per business. The sign must be located in a posi- tion Zpproved by the by- law officer or his desig- nate. This guideline is "2 out to ensure the signs do not interfere with traffic, " parking or pedestrian safety. The signs will also only be allowed on the streets during business hours. The guidelines have also changed regarding mobile sign use in the township. Mobile signs are defined as specifically designed signs intended to be temporary in nature. The bylaw now allows the signs to be erected in > council commercial, and institutional areas. The signs car only be erected to announce the opening of a new business or the relocation of a busi- ness or for a special event for a community facility or institutional use. The sign may only be used at the lo- cation for a maximum of 30days. The bylaw also prohib- its all utility pole posters except or those advertis- ing or promoting a non- profit events billboard and poster panel signs, signs on vehicles, trees and tree- guards. Inflatable signs may be temporarily al- lowed upon approval from the township. Signs erected or dis- played in contravention of the bylaw can be removed by the township without notice, if the sign is locat- ed on or partly on town- ship property. ose on private prope will be sZiven seven days to have the sign removed before the bylaw officer is given authority -to enter the property and remove it. Any unlawful sign re- moved by the township will be kept for a maxi- mum of 30 days. Owners must pay any expenses in- curred by the township in removing the sign, a $5 per day storage fee and an administrative fee of $100. Explore herb world at museum Sunday Explore the medicinal, culinary and spiritual uses of herbs through demonstrations, work- shops and lectures at the third Annual Scugog Fes- tival of Herbs on Sunday (July 21) from 10 a.m. to § p-m. There will be vendors from across the province on hand selling a wide range of items related to herbs. Feature speaker is Ted Maczka, The Fish Lake Garlic Man, who will be speaking on the benefits of Garlic. Other speakers in- clude culinary and gar- dening experts from the Royal Botanical Gardens, a women's health expert, an herbal spiritualist and much more. An herb luncheon will be served in the Historic Church's Tea Room. This year's luncheon will con- sist of Herbal Grilled Chicken, Rice and Bean Salad, Mixed Green Sal- ad, and dessert, tea, coffee or lemonade for $5. Also there will be tours of restored village build- ings, historic gardens, children's activities and more. Admission $3.50, children free. Hpper's iiseeys : S$ 0VC 983.3507 appomime. nis not necessary - GRAND OPENING Saturday, July 27 Haircuts 1/2 Price All Day Long! 8:30am to 3:30pm Doreen Laurel ce aure the kids! PHONE ABOUT SUMMER SPECIALS! \ ~~ NEW SCRIBES: Introducing the new Nestle correspondents for the Port Perry Star, Linda Arbuckle ng daughter Colleen. They've come aboard as"our eyes and ears in the community in the wake of the retirément of Mabel Cawker, our tF long-time correspondent. They're looking forward fr By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Two ribbon cuttings held last week open up numer- ous opportunities for | local teenage parents and their children. ; The Family and Community Action Plan is provid- ing programs and facilities that will bring teen moth- ers together to help plan for their futures. The first of the two ribbon cutting took place at the farm of Bill and Penny Reid, local ra The couple have ony off a part of their land to allow the young mothers to work the land and grow their own vegetables. The teens can either use the food them- selves or sellit from the Reid's roadside market stand. The second ribbon cutting was at the community kitchen, located in the YMCA at Scugog Centre. Here participants meet regularly on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. to keep up on nutritious cooking tips LA them- selves and their children. The mothers prepare and eat tions to She program. For more info YMCA office a Port Perry walk-ins 10% off - Mens - Womens - Kids gy Fashion & Foorwear Sale ends Senda July 28°96. 'Excludes sew fall arrivals Levis & Dockers. Ea Service. Quality and Sve since 1881 5 5 168 Queen St 985-2521 = FREE Hotdogs and Pop Balloons for