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Our Township needs a flag Would you believe it? Only one municipality in the greater Toronto area is without a flag of its own. You guessed it! The flagless township is non other than our own beloved Scugog. But this year as a present to recognize Canada's 125h birthday, we'd like to give Scugog its own "official" flag' What would our flag look like? Would it be plain and simple? Would it depict symbols of the area such as fish, wildlife, the lake, agriculture, parks or our recently identified symbol, the Purple Martin? Who knows?? And that's where you come in. We're going to have a flag design contest. It will be open to anyone,who submits a proper entry. There is no cost to eater and to make the competition more interesting we're dividing it into two categories - "Open" and "Youth." The youth category covers children currently attending elementary school and pre schoolers. The "open" category is just that - open to anyone of any age who wishes to enter. The winner of each category will be awarded $100.00 and then the designer of the overall winner will receive an additional $300.00. Olds 88, GEO Notchback, GEO Storm including company driven vehicles. described, receive a $200. Full Size Pickups and all remaining With each purchase of the model Gasoline or Grocery Gift Certificate. YOU MAKE THE CHQICE! UP TO There will be many more prizes and awards which will be announced as the competition progresses. A supply of contest rules will be delivered to each of the elementary schools by September 14. Entries may be submitted on plain 31/2" x 11" paper, along with a separate sheet outlining the contestants name, address and telephone number! Entries must be submitted to the Township of Scugog office, 81 Perry Street, Port Perry, no later than 4:30 p.m.," Friday October 16, 1992. Winners will be announced at the Peter Perry Gala Ball, Saturday, November 14, 1992. Contest rules will be available at the Township Offices after Monday, September 14. A word to the wise: Experts say that flag designs should be limited to no more than three colours. Also remember that we want an original design / no stealing from other flags. So with that, you've got all the information you need to get started. Go for it! Any questions call Councillor Ken Gadsden at 985-4294. For the second year in a row champion commercial steer at Port Perry Fair was entered by Whitney Cohoon and when it came up for auction it was purchased by Jim Grieve (right) of Port Perry IGA fo r $1.60 per pound (that's all 970 pounds of him). Harvey Graham at left in photo presented Mrs. Cohoon with her trophy. The reserve champion entered by John Leask was purchased by Valu-mart of Port Perry for $.90 a pound. OMAF approves soil testing labs The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) has approved three soil testing laboratories which have successfully completed the accreditation process. Agreements between OMAF and the labs have been signed which allow them to perform soil tests for the ministry. These tests allow farmers to monitor nutrient levels in their fields and to select THE FINAL economically and environmentally sound rates of fertilizers for the crops. Two labs 'have been accredited to deliver the basic soil test for manganese and zinc. They are Accutest Labs in Nepean, Ont and Agri- Food Labs in Guelph. The third lab has been accredited to deliver basic tests for manganese. It is the Land Resource Science Analytical Services at University of Guelph.A new 'WE MEAN BUSINESS' "EXTRA INCENTIVE" Help us move the largest portion of our remaining 1992 model inventory: COUNTDOWN is ON! 100 1992 CARS & TRUCKS MUST BE SOLD! EVERY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD PRICED. FINANCING AS LOW AS 6.9% Over 48 Months accreditation process was used by the ministry to ensure quality results. This. will allow farmers to have access to a soil test calibrated to Ontario soil conditions and to recommendations that have been developed through research in this province. Ministry staff in field offices who are familiar with research will assist farmers and other clients who use these tests in interpreting the results. $1,500 CASHBACK ATTENTION! GM Employees, Siblings and College Graduates ... Additional Savings Available! Speak to our sales staff for details. Nurse Chev Olds [ll] 3 Hwy. 2 - Dundas SLE. Fwy 401 £ 1530 DUNDAS ST. EAST WHITBY NOTE * Finaficing $10,000 Over 48 Months at 6.9% C.0.8. $1,471. with Monthly Payment of $238. - SALE STARTS - TUESDAY, SEPT. 8th & ENDS SAT., SEPT»20th ° ' Special Smart Lease EY a Rates on 8 Remaining 1992 Olds 88 LS Models. NO CHARGE Air Conditioning on Selected Models r Factory Cashback & Finance Offer are Mutually Exclusive Offers & Cannot be Combined. I'm Local for You! Give Me a Calllll -RESIDENCE - MULDER (416) 668-3304 Gnd Seesmastr