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Sally Martin (president) and Rob Johnston (vice-president) are heading up the 1994 executive of the Port Perry Tennis Club. See story. Port Perry Tennis Club plans for '94 by Heather McCrae The new executive of the Port Perry Tennis Club met at Emiel's on February 3 to start the planning for this years events. With Sally Martin taking over the reins as President, and Rob Johnston as vice-President, the year promises to offer a lot of tennis for all members, whether they're new to the sport or an 'old pro'. A top priority item for the club this year, and one that's very costly, is to have the courts resurfaced. in spite of a dunking in Lake Scugog last Hollowe'en, the nets, screens and posts seem to be none the worse for wear. As usual, the Club will be offering six weeks of lessons in the spring and the popular three weeks of summer camp. Club and OTA sanctioned tournaments will be planned at the club's next meeting, being held in mid-April. Ontario must create better business climate If Ontario is to broaden its tax base the provincial government must first create a business environment under which farmers and other small business can thrive and create new wealth and jobs. That was the message the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) presented to the Ontario Legislature's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs Feb.1. Pointing out to the committee that farmers' spending on repairs has almost caught up with their investment in new machinery and buildings. OFA President Roger said "this is an ominous trend. If farmers are to be competitive, we need to modernize our plant and equipment, just like any other industry." To help accomplish this, the OFA called for the provincial government to introduce an investment tax credit on eligible farm machinery, equipment and building materials. "A similar federal program introduced in 1992 was responsible for a 15 percent increase in the sale of new equipment," said Mr. George. "A provincial program would not only be good for farmers, but for the economy as a whole." Addressing the issue of rural economic development, Mr. George cited fuel ethanol production as an example of a value-added, environmentally friendly, fledgling industry. "We have an opportunity to turn corn into fuel, reduce emissions from carbon based fuels and create investment opportunities and jobs for rural people," said Mr. George 'However, we need a commitment from the government for long term preferential tax treatment of ethanol blended gasolines as an incentive to the development of a fuel alcohol industry." The OFA presentation to the committee also commented on the recommendations of the Fair Tax Commission. The OFA will be meeting with the Finance Minister on February 16 to discuss this issue indepgh Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, February 8, 1994 --31 Members of the Uxbridge Skating Club performed well at thelr own Uxbridge Invitational held recently. In front from left Sara Dart - Jr. Ladies 1st In Flight and 1st overall, Krystin Matthews - 3rd Pre-juveniie A Ladies, Johanna Purdy - Pre-preliminary A Ladies 1st in Flight and 6th overall, Nathan Furness - 2nd Pre-preliminary A Mens. In the back from left Clinton Paisley - 1st Novice Mens, Michelle Mercier-Esmonde - Pre-Bronze Artistic, 3rd in Flight and 8th overall, Victoria Leeming - Pre-juveniie B Ladies 2nd In Flight and 5th overall, Andrew Plikington - Pre-Novice Competitive Mens 1st overall and Rebecca Greg - Introductory B Ladies 2nd. Grace period for 905/416 area code coming to end With the end of "grace" dialing period for the 416/905 area code split fast approaching, Bell Canada urges its customers to make the necessary dialing changes to avoid any potential last-minute problems. Effective March 26, 1994, (cutoff date may be later in some areas subject to completion of Bell Canada's technical modifications. It's best to start dialing correctly now! Misdialed calls placed to area codes 416 and 906 will either not be connected, or will reach a recording instructing the customer to redial using the correct area While the area code split has gone smoothly to date, many customers have not taken the time to add the 905 area code (where necessary) to their 1 icati i + As well, ongoing traffic studies by Bell's Network Services FINISHED CUSTOM HOMES & COTTAGES AA on or $65,000:%. 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