March 1982
Rate Payers Face 15.25% Increase
Dundee District Council rate is to be 40p in the pound - an increase of 5p over last year. It was passed by 23 votes to 18 by the finance committee and then ratified by the same margin at the district council immediately afterwards.A 40p rate gives an increase of 14%, Dundee ratepayers face an overall rate of 15.25% following the announcement earlier of Tayside Regional Council rates - 96p in the £1, which includes 9p domestic water rate.
Mr Ken Fagan, the Districts Honorary Treasurer and Leader of the Administration, moved approval of the new rate along with the expenditure estimates for 1982/83 of £21,797,487.
Free Only In Blue Jeans
Gold Rush Glitter
Free only this week in 'Blue Jeans'
Plus part one of the Shakin Stevens Story
On sale March...20th Price 20p.
Film Help for Brittle Bone Society
Dundee Evangelistic Union had a good house when they showed the film "Jodi". It's a touching story of a girl who is paralysed and a collection at the show raised £170. A cheque for that amount has gone to the Brittle Bone Society.
Cinema Listings
Victoria Cinema, next week
John Travolta and Nancy Allen
Blow Out (X)
Murder has a sound all of its own
See times in 'Courier' and Evening Tele'.
Quick Sauce
If a white sauces is needed quickly, warm a small carton of natural yoghurt in a pan over a low heat. Beat in two egg yolks and cook, stirring all the time for three minutes. Season to taste just before serving. This is ideal for freshly cooked vegetables.
Mrs Cockburn, West Bogieside, Rhynie.
A Clear View
Driving on a wet day? Rub the rear with a cut onion so that the rain will run off the glass.
Mrs J. Gilbert, Aberdeen.
Caravanning
Caithness - Thurso and John O'Groats. 4/6 berth caravans on the seafront, loch and river-fishing, golf. OAP's 10% reduction. Campbell's Caravans (P.J) 15 Shore Street, Thurso, Caithness, Tel (0874) 3524.
New Bingo Hall
The former Odeon cinema in the Cowgate Dundee could re-open shortly, as a bingo hall and social club. An out of the blue application has been made to the Dundee District Licensing Board to convert the cinema - which has been closed for several months. The application from a firm called County Properties and Development Ltd., would result in the building becoming County Bingo and Social Club.
Becoming a Habit
Cammy Fraser is making a habit of scoring late goals for Dundee against Airdrie, he netted eight minutes form the end at Broomfield on Saturday and six minutes from the end of the game between the clubs at Den's Park in December.
Carousel
Downfield Musical Society
presents
Roger and Hammerstein's
Carousel
In the Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
from Monday March 15 to Saturday March 20.
Tickets are on sale now at City Square Booking Office, Front stalls £1.75, Centre Stalls £1.50, Back Stalls £1.50 and Balcony 75p.