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2-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., February 25, 1981 Tender call soon for new library bldg. Now that the Library Board has signed the lease for the land, and signed the contract with the architect, the building committee for the Scugog War Memorial Library is set, to call for tenders on the new structure in the near future. Simultaneously, the finance committee is reacti- vating its campaign for funds to complete the financ- ing for the building. Nelson Patterson and his committee are contacting companies, businesses, and organizat- ions within the area to explain how and when their pledges may be made. Organizations wishing to make a contribution may do so by contacting Mr. Patter- son or any member of the finance committee. To facilitate the wishes of individuals to make this community project a success accounts have been opened at each of the local banks. Donations will be received at the banks as well as by the staff at the present library. Now that the decision has been made to build the new library, hopefully the inter- est of the community shown in arriving at that decision can be redirected into making sure that - the new library is one in which the community can take pride. For Best Results Use The PORT PERRY STAR 'CLASSIFIEDS' PHONE 985-7383 Buy A Tox 'Remember Ontario Tax Credits at tax filing time. ] Find out how you qualify: If you're an Ontario resident under 65, you may qualify for one or more of three Ontario Tax Credits, even if you have no taxable income. To claim the credits you must complete the mauve Ontario Tax Credit form and mail it together with your federal income tax return. A reminder: Fill it in and mail it- Ontario Tax Credits are for you. Property Tax Credit The Property Tax Credit reduces the burden of municipal and school taxes. It is based on your property tax or rent and taxable income. Sales Tax Credit This credit returns a portion of money paid in provincial retail sales tax. It is based on per- sonal exemptions and taxable income. The maximum amount that may be claimed for Property and Sales Tax Credits is $500. --~ Political Contribution Tax Credit This credit may be claimed by Ontario residents who con- tributed to a registered Ontario political party, constituency association or candidate in an Ontario provincial election. This claim applies if your pro- vincial tax payable is more than your Property and Sales Tax Credits. ) The maximum Political Contribution Tax Credit that may be claimed is $500. Attention Senior Citizens! The Ontario Tax Grants intro- duced in 1980 replace Ontario Property and Sales Tax Credits for residents who were 65 years or older as of December 31, 1980. If you are filing a federal income tax return, you should not complete the Ontario Tax Credit form unless you are claiming the Political Contribution Tax Credit. Nursing Home Residents Residents in nursing homes and similar institutions are not usually eligible to claim the Pro- perty Tax Credit or the Property Tax Grant. For more information or copies of the Ontario Tax Credit Guide, call the Ministry of Revenue's toll-free Information Centre: aln Metro Toronto - dial 965-8470 oln Area Code 807 - ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2000 oln all other areas - dial 1-800-268-7121 The Ontario Government - working to help people. Ministry of Revenue Ontario Lorne Maeck, Minister William Davis, Premier Nights i¥ Band members helping their own cause Port Perry High School band members Julie Reid, . helped raise funds for the band's trip to British Donna Kerry, Mary Rose and Elizabeth Jennings Columbia through the sale of small soapy bears. only meeting call turned down Scugog council will not do away with its afternoon meetings in favour of night meetings only, but it took a tie breaking vote by Mayor Jerry Taylor to keep the status quo. Ward two councillor Robert Espey who was first elected last November intro- duced the motion to do away with the afternoon meetings and he got support from ward one councillor Neil Hunter and Ward 3 council- lor John Williams. Councillor Espey runs a law practise in Whitby and his legal work has caused him to miss all or part of several Monday afternoon sessions in the past two months. He feels that night meet- ings would be better for council and the public. Wages set (From page 1) earn $21,000, an increase of $1600 this year. The salary levels were negotiated by the council's finance committee and received unanimous approv- al from the full council on February 16. Also on Feb. 16, members of council agreed to increase their own annual salaries by $500 across the board. Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor will now earn $7200 yearly and the six members of council will recieve $6000. As regional councillors Mayor Taylor and Lawrence Malcolm also receive $13,000 annually from Durham Region. Mayor Taylor's salary of $7200 from the Township is still the lowest of the eight municipalities in Durham Region, as are the stipends paid to the members of council. £ Council did agree to a bit of a compromise, however, in calling for the once a month planning meetings and any special meetings to be held in the evenings. The twice a month regular council ses- sions will continue to be held Monday afternoon starting at 1:30. Council usually sits until 5:30 before taking a two hour recess over the dinner hour and then reconvenes at 7:30 to finish the balance of the business of the agenda. Councillor Lawrence Malcolm voted against the motion to do away with after- noon meetings stating that in the past when this was tried the evening meetings some- times dragged on so long there was not time to finish the business, especially when there were three or more public delegations appearing before council. New books New books arriving at the Scugog Memorial Library are as follows: Best Canadian Stories, Edited by C. Clark; Ghosts that Haunt You, Compiled by Adrian Chambers; Success in Weight Training, G. Kirk- ley; The Caretaker, A. Roth; Prince Philip, P. Lane; The Delaney Report in RRSP's, Tom Delaney; Embryo, D. Klein; Basic Metal Work, J. Feirer; Typing for Every- one, N. Levine; All Their Kingdoms, M. Pollard; The Unborn, D. Shobin; Fifty Years with Mountbatten, C. Smith. Liberals (From page 1) Shepherd, an accountant in Port Perry was voted presi- dent of the Liberal riding association, beating out Keith Scott of R.R. 2, Stouff- ville. bik MSS LT hb