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ono WeekIy limesi, wednesuay, .June 14h, mî.8 up only 2.2 p.c. A third alternative was presented to the Town's Finance Committee on Mon- da&y night by Klaas DeGroot, treasurer, which would inc- rease the total tax in Clarke Township by 2.2 per cent Under this 'scheme Darling- ton taxes would increase 9.2 per cent, Bowmanville up 1.8 per cent and Newcastle Village up by 8.5 per cent. After considerable discus- sion the committee recom- mnended this alternative to council. Under the scheme V taxes on the average home in Clarke which were $578V00 in 1977 would rise to $591.36. Darlington taxes on the average home woul rise to $639.94 (1977 - $585.98) in Bowmanville to $554.06 ($544,50) and in Newcastle Village to $472.22 up from $435.08 in 1977. These taýxé-_ include both Regional, Muni- cipal and Education taxes. In devîsing the third alter- native Klaas DeGroot stated that he had used a common rate for ail properties of, single family homes in the Town. This represented $23 million of assessment of the total $31 million. This corn- mon rate of $4.78 for every $1000 of market value assess- ment included charges for the region and town. The rate changed some with the inclus- ion of the transitional adjust-. ment which was a minus .10 for Darlington, plus .17 for Bowrnanville, mninus .05 for .Clarke and a minus .13 for Newcastle. The treasurer then said the education "a was added which was basedt by the Board of Education using the 1971 equalization factor and that the Town could flot change this ar- rangement by the board. In using the systemn of setting a common rate of $41.78 for residenial purpose across the Town rather than the former system ofthe 1970 equalizing factor a reduction existed for Darlington, Bow- manville and Clarke while, Newcastle Village taxes for the average home rose by $11,00. Under the system approved Monday night the average tax in Clarke was $591.36 compared to the former system where taxes would have,,risen to $610.63. Basing Clarke's taxes on the Police officers harassed at Mosport Some three hundred spec- tators at the Molson Diamond race held at Mosport over the weekend harrassed Regional Police on Supday by throwing botties, stoiïés, cans at both the officers and their vehic- 51,000 at the event. The attack upon the police camne about when seven officers were arresting an impaired driver of a van which wvas being driven amongst fans within the inf ield, hiad rolled over only to resumne its rampage. At one point the fans were asking for the arrest of the van driver Sunday afternoon fire dam- age to a frame bungalow owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kivor Notton east on the fourth line of Clarke was estimated hy 'ire Chief Hayman at $20,000 the building with an estimated $3,000 damage to content. The Orono f ire dep- artmezù was called to the fire and answeredà the call both with the water tanker and the pumper. ,According to Fire chief Hayman the fire started in the kitchen from a deep fryer as the residents were outside. Fire gutted the kitchen area as well as the attic in the, home with the firefighters having some difficulty with the blaze travelling within the walls and ceîling of the building, The Nottons operate The Doggy Place and Immigrant Kennels on the property. Some young pups and femnale dog were rescued from the house by the owners. The Nottons expect to be back in the business of trimming and care of dogs. They expect to bring in a trailer from which they will continue the operat- ion of their business. fearing for their lives. The next minute they were pelting officers and equipmnent with whatever was handy to throw. It' has been reported that the crowd fuelled by drugs and liquor just went crazy. Fol- lowing the incident wit.h the van driver and his arrest the crowd demolished the van with a xes, hammers and what else. Damage by the crowd to police cruisers and equip- APPOINTED) VICE-PRINCIPAL ORONO-LOCKHART James R. Dupuis a teacher at the Pines Senior Public School has been appointed vice-principal of the Orono-Lock- harts School. Dupuis will teach at Lockharts. Robert J. Trennum, a teacher at Howard Jordan public school has been appointed vice-principal of the Newcastle- Newtonville public school. HYDRO EXPECTS POSSESSION BY END 0F JULYý Ontario Hydro has reported that property appraisals have been received for at least 75 per cent of th e lands for the transmission line between Wilson Jct. in the west and the Haldinand-Cramnahe Township line. This section includes lands in the Town of Newcastle, Oshawa, Townships of Hope, Hamilton and Haldimand. Possession of the expropriated lands is scheduled between Juily 31 and Augujst lith. Prior to taking possession each owner will receive an off er of compensation. ELDORADO HITS NEWS AGAIN Eldorado Nuclear Ltd., Port Hope, has been in the news again but for a reason other than the proposed refinery. Last Friday employees at the plant went out on strike. A company offer of 6.1 per cent was not acceptable. Inside workers now earn $5.43 with skilled workers up to $7.21. The strike affects 360 workers. PORTABLE ON THE MOVE Six portable classroomns are being moved into the Waverley School in Bowmanville. These portables are being taken from Orono, Newtonville, the Pines, Vincent Massey, Central Bowmanville and also from Mitchell's Corners. ONLY FIVE MIONTHS AWAY Municipal and Board of Education elections are only some five months away. The elections are'being advanced to November l3th this year and thèse elected to office will hold office for a two year term. The political arena will certainly open shortly and we may finid somne interesting lineups for November l3th. There appears no doubt that taxation with the Town of Newcastle will be an issue especially in the Clarke Townubip area. QUICK WORK BV REGION Mayor Rickard had assured Counc. Woodyard a week igo last Monday that once the Region passed approval for the elimînation of the school Crosswalk in Orono across from the Town Hall it would not be too long before the signs were removed. WeIl the Regional Works departmnent passed the elimrnation ot the walk on Tuesday and on Friday a crew of two were in the Village removing the signs. This action brought a smile to the face of Carman Cornish of the Red and White store who for a number of years had had a 'No Parking 3irea' in front of his store. The Mayor's view was sunist4tiated .Qone thVq-iove was put into mnoion. I* Clarke taxes"Oï