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© Winacott 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1978 Irate taxpayer hopes fine "burns hole in Treasury Dept." pocket "I resentfully enclose my cheque for $3.57. May it _burn a hole in the treasury "department." That was the way Mrs. W. ended an irate letter to Scugog Township in which she complained of lack of repair to her road at RR 1, Blackstock, east of the community. The two page letter, which was included in the agenda of the December 28 meeting of Scugog Council claimed that the writer had been assured last spring that the road would be fixed and after several phone calls including one to- the Mayor, the letter writer still ~did not feel that the road had been properly repaired. She wrote that during the summer the trucks 'went down this road several times with a dab of tar on and fixed some of the holes. When I phoned towards the end of the summer I was informed the money had run out." Mrs. Winacott stated in her letter that she had held back one installment of her taxes in protest over the Earle Moss returns to Town Hall 1873 Earle Moss, eminent Canadian pianist will be back in Town Hall 1873 for his second concert appear- ance here since its restora- tion and opening. Following his first concert about a year ago, Mr. Moss express- ed a desire for a return engagement and back he will be on Friday, January 20. This is a great oppor- tunity for.lovers of piano music to hear an outstanding artist and fine personality. Tickets will be on sale this week at. Port Perry Star or by phoning 985-3043. This concert is part of the Sub- scription Series. Country Mouse The Country Mouse is still on holidays. Look for column next week. Danielle Clark Regular $20.50 - SPECIAL *16.00 Regular $25.00 SPECIAL $20.00 (We use only top quality, brand name products.) 985- For our Anniversary we are offering these: -- JANUARY PERM SPECIALS -- SPECIAL 24.00 that she PORT PERRY PLAZA Aer and would like to thank our customers for their loyal patronage during our second year in Port Perry. We also hope you had a Joyous Christmas & New Year and wish you the very best for the coming year of 1978. Regular $30.00 condition of her road, and again claimed in the letter was promised something would be done about the road. The letter, which was not- ed by council, asked that something be done next summer on the road as over the past two years the writer has had to replace three exhaust systems and - a set of shocks on her car. The $3.57 is a penalty imposed by the Township for the non-payment of "taxes. Utica By Vera Brown Church service on Sunday, January 8th will be held in Epsom United Church at the regular hour of 11:30 a.m. Sunday School at Utica will resume classes at 10:15- a.m. The Epsom-Utica U.C.W. will hold their monthly meet- ing at Utica on Tuesday, January 10th at 8 p.m. Group 1 will be in charge. Mrs. Wilbur Parrinder has arrived back home after a visit with her daughter Dawn and Keith Tipton and family at Fort McMurray (formerly of Utica). A new daughter Suzanne Christine was born to.the Tipton's on December 20th. 'Mr. and Mrs. Parrinder attended the Johnston family New Years gathering at the Utica Hall on Sunday. There are - approximately 65 members. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown™ ~ and childrefi from Niagara Falls, Ont., were Christmas attended a Brown family supper at the home of Mrs. Ronald Kelly and girls at Blackstock on Friday evening. Oo (©) OO 2 rating our 2nd Regular $40.00 SPECIAL '32.00 20+ - Senior Citizens Always enjoy a special welcome ALL-YEAR-ROUND Monday - Tuesday - Wednesdays PERMS % OFF wasH & SET HAIRCUT OO. LADIES cut. O O O, . why not. make an appointment with one of our five Hairstylists? MEN ... don't just get a haircut - see Angelo or Julie for a special Call 985-7232 O, O, O, news Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Wilbur and boys spent the New Years weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Willes in Sarnia. Congratulations to the Port Perry Junior Basket- ball team who were cham- pions at a tournament held in Dundas last week. Scott Wilbur is a member of this team. _, The Utica boys playing on various hockey teams during the week weren't quite as successful. Next time, boys! Mr. and Mrs. Beck of Oak- ville, Mrs. Marjorie Honey, Mr. Bruce Beare, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beare and Mr. Dean Beare were New Years dinner guests of Mrs. Crosier. Mrs. C. Geer and Mrs. Crosier attended the New Years Eve party of the Sen- ior Citizens held at the Lat- cham Centre. Mr. and Mrs. T. Brennand guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lowe. Mr. Walter Kerry and: Paul, Mr. Doug Taylor, Mrs. Reynolds and girls were recent callers at the Lowe home. Mrs. Dennis Thompson: & Mr. Baker were New Years supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Symes. The New Year's Dance held at Utica Hall on Satur- day evening was well atten- ded and a good time had by all who attended. This Friday there will be a euchre at the Hall at 8 p.m. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Geer held dinner for the Strong family on New Years day. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Carre of Toronto and Mrs. Wendy Freeman of Sarnia called on Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carre and family on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hinch- cliffe of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Carre and family on Thursday. Mr. --and-Mrs. Jack Daniels of Unionville spent New Years Eve with the Carres. Sympathy of the commun- ity goes to Mr. dnd Mrs. Earl Fielding and family in the death of her brother in Oshawa. Mr. Ryan Sutcliffe and friend from British Colum- bia called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sutcliffe on Wednesday - z evening. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bray and Mrs. Roy Sutcliffe visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sut- cliffe of Janetville.. Mr. Gor- don and Gerry Bray were Sunday visitors. _ Please take note that the annual meeting of Utica Hall Board for the election of officers, etc., will be held in the Hall on Saturday, January 7th at 1:30 p.m, Anyone in the community would be cordially invited to attend this meeting and show an interest in the affairs of the community. ° A -- Ir TT TT TTT ET AT CETTE New Year message from Scugog Mayor A New Year, 1978 has just begun. Just the words, "A New Year' gives us hope that it will be an improvement over the last year. | wonder if this is the year when our values and attitudes will change and we will see that more money for the same thing is doing us no good and getting us nowhere. We want more money for the same work, more for the same goods and machines, more for the same food, more for the same entertainment. Every year this attitude causes more "Inflation", an overworked word now, but one that has been with us for a long time. We had it up to 1921 when it ended; had it again up to 1930 when it ended abruptly. We don't know for sure if or when it will end, but surely it must. We know our costs are too high, when it costs two cents to make a "one cent piece" and six cents to make a '"'nickel"'. The solution .is simple but rather painful, and we will probably not do it until forced to. It is easier to print more money and larger bills. As long as our Creditors will accept them, everything will most likely continue as is. In the meantime, life goes on in Scugog at a pretty good pace. We have many Churches, Service Clubs Volunteer Organizations of all kinds, that keep life interesting. They are live and vigorous because many people are taking a real interest in keeping them on the move. If you live in Scugog and are bored or lack a challenge, join one or more of these groups and go to it. You will be surprised at how fast time passes, and at how much better your community looks to you. Name the organization, we have it, and it is manned by friendly, vigorous, dedicated people, but there is always room for you. That is how a Community should function! What are you doing to improve the quality of life in Scugog? We sometimes look too much to Government to keep things moving. Government has a part to play but | firmly believe that part is to provide the climate in which, and sometimes the means by which all organizations can function in high gear. However it is the interested peaple in these groups who keep them this way, and not Governments. -- | have left a lot to be read between the lines of this glimpse into the future and | hope it is not misinterpreted. "In-closing, let me wish everyone in this varied and unique Township of Scugog: All the Best, and a vigorous and lively year ahead in 1978. : Mayor Lawrence Malcolm =r IIT Port Perry Avuto-Truck RUSTPROOFING HWY. 12&7A 985-8631 LE a DC * Eh rd ip LIAO ph ns, ga it \