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PAE8, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS . p PRE-' INVENTORY e&I1 w w KIDNEY MEETING The Kidney Foun- dation-Durham Unit will hold a meeting on Trhursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whitby Legion Hall, 'Byron Street, Whitby. - The meeting is open to ail memberra of the public. For more infor- 'I mation, caîl unit chair- man Joan Ransberry at 683-5110. TROLL SHO w Children between -the ages of 5 and 10 are in- vited to learn ail abolit trolls, eves and other magical beings at the Whitby Public Library on June 26 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.M., cusTom e BUSINESS FORMS e LEGAL CERTIFICATES e WEDDING INVITATIONS J eNCR FORMS M e CARDS * FOLDERS *LETTERHEADS & ENVELOPES OFIES * CATALOGUES The program features folklore, story-telling, puppets, troll games, dances and some 111e- size trolls. Tickets are,.available - free of charge - from the children's desk. For more informnation cal AGLOW MEETING g-k THIEWAY YOu, WANT Il! -i. 8-16 'w The next meeting of the Wornen's Aglow Fellowship will be held on June 14 at Evangel Church, 374 Farewel St., Oshawa, beginning at 7:30 p. m. The guest speaker will be Peg Bowinan, For more information caîl 576-0497l or 728-5373. TEEN AGLOW The next meeting of the Teen- Aglow Fellowship will be held atý Evangel Church, .374 Farewell Ave., Oshawa, on June 14 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ail teenaged girls are welcome to attend. For more information cail 579-3522. PARENT FINDERS The last meeting of Parent Finders before the*sumrner break will be held on JuËie 18 at 7 p.m. at "The Acres" on Taunton Rd. E. A NEW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION to help Disabled-and Seniors live at home. Why was this new program introduced? « Many elderly and disa bled people wan t Accordingly, Iam announcing today that to live with thirfamilies. Howeve, homeowners who undertake renovations or in some cases, providing she lier requires additions, speczfically bo keep an elderly or extensive home renovations which resuit in disabled person ai home and in the increasedproperty taxes. We must encourage- community, will be exempt from any increase not penaltze-families for their efforts to in taxable assessment t/wl would provide shelter and supportive care. otherwise occur Budget Statement-May 1 5, 1984, The Honourable Larry Grossman. Q.C.. Treasurer of Ontario. D Oirectefinanci:l assistan ce fo r alterations? No. The savings are in reduced property taxes each year, not in grants or loans for alterations. Under this program, the assessed value of the improvements will not be included when your property tax is calculated, providing the improvemyents were made to help a disabled or senior liveat home. Who can apply? Any property owner who makes improvements to accommodate people who are 65 or over and those of any age with physical or mental disabilities that would otherwise require themn to live in an institution. C an only the family of a disabled or Jsenior person apply for this exemption? Not necessarily. For example, you may wish to make improvemnents to accommodate a friend in your home. Moreover, disabled or seniors can apply for the exemption directly, if they make alterations that will enable them to continue living in their own homes. What about group homes? Non-profit group homes can apply, but only as long as their improved accommodations do not exceed three residential units. Larger institutions operating multiple facilities to care for the disabled or seniors are not included in this program. Can commercial properties qualify? Yes, in some cases. For example, a family operating a retail store could apply for the exemption if they make improvements to an apartment upstairs for the accommodation of a family member or friend who would otherwise be compelled to live in an institution. WThat types of home improvements Vquahify? Any addition, improvement or alteration specifically related to the needs of the disabled or senior resident qualifies for this new exemption. These may include such features as special bathroom modifications or additions to an existing home. (Please note: general repairs and maintenance do flot increase assessment anyway). Does the exemption apply to changes underway or completed before the programn was announcedl? Only alterations started after May 15, 1984 when the program was announced will qualify for the property tax exemption once the work has been completed. 11 w long wil the exemption apply? The tax exemption continues as long as the senior or disabled person uses the property as their principal residence. How do you receive this new property tax exemption? The first step is to caîl your local Assessment Office at the number listed below. To avoid any possible disappointment, please contact us before finalizing your plans. We look forward to discussing the program in greater detail. *Please talk to your local Assessment Office. We're anxious to help. DURHAM REGIONAL ASSESSMVENT OFFICE 605 Rossland Road East, Box 270 WHITBY, Ontario LiN 5S1 (416) 668-9351 or 686-1422 Zenith 67140 Commissioner-W.H. Parnell Gomerment of Ontario Hon. Larry Grossman, Q-C. Treasurer of Ontario, Hon. BLsd Gregory Minister of Revenue ew A8ILITY FUND WVORKING WITH PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADULTS COMING EVENTS CALENDAR This wîll be a dinner meeting. For more information cail 728-6983. MORNING ÇOFFEE The next morning cof- fee session of the Ajax- Pickering -Christian Women's Club wil be held on June 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Grenada Restaurant, loWer level, of the Sheridan Mail, Pickering. Tickets are $3 and available by calling Doreen Kitchapaw at 683-4539. COMPUTERS ANI) KIDS The Whitby Publie Library is currently ae-' cepting registrations for its "Computers and, Kids" <summer ,program. The program, which will be run in four two- week sessions from July 3 to Aug. 24 will provide children bet ween the ages of 6 and 14 with some hands-on com- puter experience. The program' is divided into three groups: 'delta drawing' for ages 6 and 7;, 'in- troductory logo,' f or ages '8 to 10; and, 'in- troductory graphics' for agesiltéoî4. Due1 to the special naturie of the p rogram,." there wiil be a $45- fee' per child -for each two week session. For more information about the -program caill- the library at 668-6541. TOTEM POLE The ,Whitby, Public Library is looking for boys and girls betweéen the ages of, 8 and 12 to help them, construct ,a totem pole for display.ï.n the library's lobby. The , totem pole workshop will be held on four consecutive mor- nings. from 10 toil a. on July 10 to 13. Registrations will be accepted at the children's desk bégin- ning June 18. ONE PARENT FAMILIES The Oshawa Chapter of the One Parent Families Association of Canada meets every HIcks subjeftan MJuneQ ,ý< ".. -ý -'l ,,! ýT- , 7ý*7",P77