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Port Perry Weekend Star, 19 May 2000, p. 14

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14 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2000 Busy Beavers plant new cedar hedge on Scugog Island Beavers usually cut down ~ trees, but recently they were planting a hedge at the Island Community Centre. On Sunday, May 7 the ' Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of the 2nd Scugog Scout Group were busy improving on the garden started in 1994 by the 2nd Scugog Cubs. The 32 foot cedar hedge was part of Scouts : Canada's 2000 Scoutrees pro- ' gram. Parents, as well as youth job in planting. Friends of the Environment, an agency supported by Canada Trust helped to pay for the trees and Arbor Landscaping of Port Perry was kind enough to pick up, deliver the trees and also supply tools for the youth to use in planting the hedge. . Reid's Independent Grocers helped to motivate the tree planters by supplying a table hockey game as a prize for the 'and leaders all came out and : worked together to do a great youth who obtained the most sponsorship for the planting. This crew was busy planting a 32-foot cedar hedge on Scugog Island recently. It was part of the local Scoutrees effort. DRIVE CLEAN DRIVE CLEAN DRIVE CLEAN You've Seen the Govemment Ads! WE'RE READY TO SERVE YOU! N NV31D JAI] © © The Scugog Shoreline Millennium Committee will be hosting a Lake Scugog Stewardship Workshop next week- end at the Township's Council Chambers, beginning at 9:30-a.m. on May 27. The workshop, which is sponsored in part by The Durham Land Stewardship Council, will be a day-long education session on the shoreline and wetland, and what can be done to help preserve and protect them. The day will begin with a slide-show on local shoreline and wetland areas that give life to Lake Scugog by James Kamstra, an area naturalist, environmental consultant and nature photographer. Following his slide presentation, Mr. Kamstra will lead the group on a shoreline walkabout to tour the shoreline and native plants. Lunch will be provided at noon, and at | p.m. Federation of Ontario Cottager's Associations representa- Lake stewards invited to workshop tive Mandy Wilkens will discuss what other lakeside own- ers throughout Ontario are doing to protect their shore- lines and natural property values. At 2 p.m., local experts will be on hand to go over and discuss with you your lot plans and opportunities to cre- ate a practical and ecologically friendly shoreline for your property. Review and approval requirements from the Trent- Severn Waterway for shoreline alterations will be avail- able as hand-outs. A question-and-answer period will be held at 3 p.m., and door-prizes will be drawn. The cost for the day session is $20, which includes lunch. The remainder of the funds will be used for further shoreline education. Anyone interested is encouraged to register now at the Township Offices at 208 North St. in Port Perry. ONTARIO'S DRIVE CLEAN Our Equipment is INSTALLED Our Staff is TRAINED Model years to be tested in 2000 ] DIA A GIR oN \ EB) 4 AVA SG oY AVR 0103 AV/ Gf Ha \ VIR D1 PJ AVA sR @ Ho VIR D 102A Vi sR @ Ha 1997 1987 1989 1981 1995 | 1993 | 1991 1985 1983 Farm & Rural Life EE RT TEP rT DISTRIBUTED TO 5000 FARMS %§ IN DURHAM, PETERBOROUGH AND VICTORIA COUNTY. For more information call PORT i Compton Communications *conditions apply Call For Details (905) 985-8171 © © i © Qo OE =~ Ww (00) Ww LCAN { Tips for Passing Your Emissions T | | ~ 14 D1%\Y; + Check your tire pressure. + Change your oil and filter. + Keep the engine tuned up. + Check your emission control devices. » Service your engine promptly when waming lights appear. . refer to your owner's manual and use the oil and fuel recommended by the manufacturer. +» Change your fuel and air filter. + Inspect hoses, wiring and belts. + Check crankcase breather elements. WE DO ALL MAKES AND MODELS Regular Service Department Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. NVID JAI NVI 3AIRIA NVI JARIA NVI IARIA NVI INRA NEED E Ae]! = LJ --d +, Lu 5 (2 M I Fr { ind JIVE CULLEAIN Since 1976 a PERI, -\ |./ PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED {: 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Rerry 085-8474 Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.0. 1990 - Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Township of Scugog are destroyed by Monday, June 1, 2000 and throughout the \ season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. Dandelions and Golden Rod are not considered noxious weeds under the Weed Control'Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. For further information regarding enforcement call the Region of Durham at (905) 668-7721 or 1-800-372-1103. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG General NOTICE TO PROPERTY - OWNERS TO DESTROY Bearing NOXIOUS WEEDS Service Inc. Jew Whitby Location 10 Sunray St., Unit 16 Trailer Bearing Kits IN STOCK! Earl S. Cuddie Administrator/Clerk Township of Scugog

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