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| I ------ Or IC "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" J. PETER HVIDSTEN/PORT PERRY STAR THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT: Guests attending the Friends of | Kawartha Conservation fundraising dinner in Port Perry last h | week were treated to music by local group Cleighmore, above, and popular Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot, inset. RECALL NOTICE BICYCLE MODEL R-1000 BMX (71-1212-0 BICYCLE MODEL MBX-5000 (71-1281-4, 71-1282-2. 71-1283-0) BICYCLE MODEL MBX-1000 (71-1401-0. 71-1402-8. 71-1403-6) In addition to the Supercycle Bicycle Model 1800S recalled previously, the three mod- els specified above were sold at Canadian Tire stores between January and April 7, 2000 and are also under voluntary recall. Products purchased before and after this time period meet all Canadian requirements and are not affected by this recall. BICYCLE MODEL R-1000 BMX (71-1212-0) The R-1000 BMX bicycle. manufactured by PT. Wijaya Bicycle Industries is being voluntarily recalled due to a potential safety concern. It has been found that a weak handlebar could potentially result in steering difficulties. : The R-1000 BMX bicycle can be identified as follows: * Yellow frame; 20" wheels * R-1000 trademark located on the down tube of frame and chromed fork Sticker showing 71-1212-0 on seat tube Consumers who have purchased this model during the specified time period are requested to immediately discontinue use of this product and return it to their local Canadian Tire store for a refund of the purchase price. BICYCLE MODEL MBX-5000 (71-1281-4, 71-1282-2, 71-1283-0) and BICYCLE MODEL MBX-1000 (71-1401-0, 71-1402-8, 71-1403-6) Bicycles within the MBX-5000 and MBX-1000 series that DO NOT bear an engraved marking on the rear wheel axle hub are being voluntarily recalled due to a weakened rear axle which may cause it to bend and cause the rear wheel axle to move off centre. These bicycles are manufactured by Krane Corporation and are being recalled for a performance/quality reason. The voluntary recall affects only bicycles that DO NOT have an engraved mark- ing on the axle hub of the rear wheel. Products purchased before and after the time period specified above meet all Canadian requirements and are not affected by this recall. BICYCLE MODEL MBX-5000 can be identified as follows: * Product DOES NOT have an engraved marking resembling a stylized "JL on the steel of the rear wheel axle hub * Yellow Y-type bicycle frame with dual suspension * MBX-5000 trademark on top tube of bicycle frame and front fork * Red fork and rear frame BICYCLE MODEL MBX-1000 can be identified as follows: * Product DOES NOT have an engraved marking resembling a stylized 'JL' on the steel of the rear wheel axle hub * Blue Y-type bicycle frame * MBX-1000 trademark on top tube of bicycle frame and front fork * Yellow front fork Consumers who have purchased any of these bicycles during the specified time period are requested to immediately discontinue use of this product and return it to their local Canadian Tire store which will arrange for its inspection and repair if required. Township will bank slots proceeds for time being: Moffatt From page 1 Casinos Austria, in con- junction with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. It is located on the band's reserve lands, on Scugog Island. A beneficiary of the new slot machines will be Scugog Township. According to the terms of an agreement between the municipality and the band, a cut of the net prof- its from the machines will be directed to the town- ship, and to the Region of Durham. The arrangement works like this: After payouts, a 5 per cent cut of net profits goes to the Mississaugas. Of that percentage, 2 per cent is earmarked for the township. A cut of 0.5 per LEOO-1284 cent goes to the region. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt said there's no way to estimate how much money the arrangement will generate, and there- fore, municipal councillors haven't yet included potential proceeds in the budgeting process. They're putting the finish- ing touches on the budget for 2000 now. For this year, any pro- ceeds from slots will be put in the bank; come budget time next year, councillors can factor the revenue into their calcula- tions. "We need this year to build some history," said the mayor. "We did not plan for (the revenue) in our budget this year." Mayor Moffatt said that while proceeds of gam- bling can be used for nec- essary township expendi- tures, such as roads main- tenance, he'd like to see a portion of the funds placed in an account to build up municipal reserves. "In short order, five to 10 years, we could have a substantial amount in there," he said. He added that while the slots proceeds can be a boon to the municipality for the foreseeable future, they're not a revenue source the township should count on to be there forever. "I think it's short term," said Mayor Moffatt. "The gambling madness that's swept North America is going to taper off some- what." Never the less, govern- ments are increasingly dependent on gambling as a source of revenue, especially at a time when tax reduction is a buzz word across the political spectrum. Ontario alone reaps billions of dollars in revenue from casinos and lotteries. Other provinces have legalized casino gaming as well. The mayor said he's heard very few objections from residents opposed to accepting the proceeds of gambling. While casino officials weren't commenting on just when the slots at the Great Blue Heron will be opened to the public, they've booked advertis- ing announcing the machines for the end of this week.