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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 4,1984 Editor's Letter Section Two 26th March 84. The Canadian Statesman The Newcastle Independent Dear Mr. James, I am writing to give you the farmers' side ot the story regarding the property tax situation in Newcastle. I am also writing in response response to Mr. James Slyfield's letter of last week in which he suggested that we "restore the Town of Newcastle to the solid farming community it used to be in the good old days," inferring that farmers have a lower advantageous taxation ' rate. Well, I really wish that were the case but unfortunately, it is not. We have a farm at 185 acres in Kendal, 100 workable, 85 bush and it is a working farm. In 1980, this farm sold for $120,000 and the taxes then were approx. $1700. The house was completely renovated and the farm was offered for sale in 1982. We purchased the farm at the end of 1982 for $175,000 and the taxes that year were $2457.00. In 1983, the assessment was 7574 based on a 1975 valuation of $143,000, giving us a tax bill at $2700.22. Our assessment in 1984 is 9760 which is the result at the 1980 valuation rate at $242,000 making our taxes this year $3511.99. This is an increase of $811.77 or a percentage rate of 30.06 percent. Not bad for a farm, where the improvements have been cosmetic only, certainly nothing to justify this horrendous horrendous increase. Our farm right now, 1984, is not worth anything like $242,000, and certainly wasn't in 1980. How can the assessment assessment people suggest these preposterous valuations? You may notice that the taxes we pay do not work out at the farm rate. This is because because the 85 acres of bush we have, all part of the farm, is assessed as recreational - Thieves Beware! Thieves who in the past have preyed upon Bowmanville Bowmanville High School should beware! The Northumberland and Newcastle board has approved purchase of an electronic security system for the school. Bowmanville High has suffered substantial damage and loss through theft of audio visual equipment and pilfering of vending machine monies, Business Business Administrator for the board James Bird said residential - another arbitrary, arbitrary, high-handed way of raising revenue. So you see, the farmers do not have it that good either, in fact it appears to me that there is no rhyme or reason to this tax assessment business at all, and it certainly doesn't appear to make any difference as to how you make your living. Barry James R. R. No. 1, Newtonville Ontario LOA 1L0 983-9549. PONTYPOOL Grace Fallis and her granddaughter, Angela Carchidi of Janetville, returned last Monday following a California vacation. Among the sites visited on a tour were Beverley Hills, Universal Studios, Man's Chinese Theatre (where stars footprints and handprints are imbedded in cement), Catalina Island, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. They saw the "Loveboat" and the huge liner, "Queen Mary". , Their headquarters during their California stay was in Anaheim. Mary Finney won the Jackpot in last week's bingo -- $110.00. The next bingo in the Pontypool Community Centre is Tuesday, April 3rd. Proceeds go to the local Hall Board. The next euchre is this Thursday, March 29th. Come on out and enjoy a social evening. Margaret Murphy is getting around quite well after having surgery on her feet. We understand she has to re-visit hospital this week to have wires removed. Over 46 people - adults and children - were present last Thursday night at the film "The Dancing Prophet" which was shown in Pontypool United Church. This Thursday night, March 29th, the film "The Parable" will be shown in Bethany United Church at 7:00 p.m. An alternative title for the film is "The Man Who Dared To Be Different' '. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Notenboom (nee Shirley Tomlinson) on the recent arrival of a baby girl. Mrs. Katie Tomlinson, grandmother, is delighted with the new addition to her family. Lady bowlers bowled last Wednesday to make up for a week missed earlier on account of bad weather. High scorers were Vicky Campbell 258, Jane Guthenberg 239,211, Marie Finney 218, Rose Sellers 206, Jean McLean 200, 192, Evelyn Blaby 198, Colleen Cholette 193. On Monday top bowlers were Joyce Kovack 228, 192, Ann Northey 236, Debbie Overy 204, Jane Guthenberg 199 and Hilda Bigelow 194. James Insurance BROKER LIMITED DOUG JAMES ELEANOR DAMANT GAYLE WINDSOR 24 King St. East, Bowmanville 623-4406 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountancy Chiropractic WILLIAM C. HALL 8. Comm. Chartered Accountant 35 King St. W., Newcastle Telephone 987-4240 WM.J.H. COGGINS Chartered Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowrqanville Phone 623-3612 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 118 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 WINTERS, SUTHERLAND & MOASE Chartered Accountants 23 Silver St., Bowmanville 623-9461 49 Division St., Oshawa 579-5659 Dental PATRICK G. DEEGAN DENTURETHERAPY CLINIC 5 George SI. 623-4473 Office Hours: Mon., Tuos., Wed,, Thurs. 8:30-5:00 Friday 8:30-noon Computers ANDY BATELAAN B.A. Consultant Programmer Sollwaro Development Maple Grovo fid, N. Bowmnnvlllo 623-2375 G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Chiropractor Office: 15 Elgin Street Corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointment LEONARD JAY, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor ol Chiropractic 96 Queen Street Bowmanville Phone 623-9297 JOHNW. HAWRYLAK, D.C., F.C.C.R. Doctor of Chiropractic Certified Roentgenologist Nutritional Counselling 168 Church St. Bowmanville 623-4004 LAURENCE A. GREY Doctor of Chiropractic 306 King St. West Oshawa L1J2J9 Phono 433-1500 Naturopathic Medicine LAURENCE A. GREY, N.D, Doctor ol Naturopathy Nutrition, homeopathic and botanical medicine; Colonic therapy & acupuncture 306 King St, West Oshawa LU 2J9 Phono 433-1500 CERTIFIED FOOT REFLEXOLOGIST Cheryl Frlede 270 King St. East, Bowmnnvlllo 623-4004 ftiTi Rra mfe Sale - .; .r' " r, •: V,v V : : . ■ [;!-]j7Aa : Um 2 JAW GREEN GIANT, FANCY, CUT Green or Wax fVv> w/ Er : ! m , REGULAR, FILTER OR AUTOMATIC GRINDS ASSORTED COLORS, 2-PLY, WHITE SWAN Beans or Hlblets Maxwell Mouse Whole Kernel Corn 12 TO WL OZ. TIN 2-ROLL PKG. VAC PACK PKG. Raisin Bread ES H f: MOUNTAIN DEW OR ALL VARIETIES OF Pepsi-Cola plus.»dep.perbtl. 450 g LOAF ; -r> V-:/ J _ CHOICE pA <2> Whole Tomatoes oItTn ,Oo .49 IN TOMATO SAUCE, 0& Spaghetti 14-FL OZ. TIN (S) Cheddar Cheese MILD, MEDIUM, OLD COLORED OR OLD WHITE RANDOM WEIGHTS .75/lOOg 3.41, MOUNTAIN DEW OR ALL VARIETIES OF Pepsi-Cola CASE OF 24x280 mL TINS 6.99 FLAVORED, DRINK MIX CRYSTALS POLY BAG 1.59 Tang Orange OF 4x92 g ENVS. WAFERS, ROSEBUDS OR MACAROONS 250 g PKG. CD Candy 1.49 BABY DILLS, SWEET MIXED OR BREAD & BUTTER Rose Pickles ^r 1 100% PURE SOYA OIL, BLUE BONNET, SLEEVE OF Soft Margarine 2 tubs" .99 ASSORTED VARIETIES, LUXURY STYLE Dr. Ballard's Dog Food 2 14-0 Z. QQ TINS bWW 1.39 FROZEN, HIGH LINER, Sole Fillets «a 3.49 BOUNCE, SCENTED OR UNSCENTED PKO. Fabric Softener sheets SUNNYGOLD, AUSTRALIAN, SEEDLESS Sultana Raisins pro® .99 BONUS PACK, SUNSHINE English Muffins PKG. OF 9 .89 LIQUID, Sunlight Detergent btl WING REMOVED }S i'.r.C.p CîlO < L.t. T à \ i.'-| l; ■ ! i iV-nV'i 1 • fSifTi';. ■- irth'lï;. 5',. s W BFWieners ^ 1.79 £58 Pork a Sausages ™g b 1 .89 SLICED, j @ Bologna 3 r 7 k 5 0 b 1 .75 "EUROPEAN CUISINE" £55 Deli A @Sausage 1 .79 BEL ^'T<$WG Kto ' »esf Bavarian Style Steakette» dusage 375 g PKG. 1.99 MINI RING, £55 Blood MÜ) Pudding 4.394b 1.99, PAN READY, FROZEN Haddock Fillets rom 175 g PKG. 1.69 up?; Potato Salad or Cole Slaw 1.49 ASSORTED COLORS, 1 PLY, BUDGET 4-ROLL PKG. w dpi / J rJ - ■ . i (_ / ; W : .. • j ( ,• 1 i „ ' 4 j i . 1 !.. 3ÏL, MILK CHOCOLATE OR DARK CHOCOLATE Biscuits mm 750 mL JA .49 PRODUCT OF FLORIDA, CANADA NO. 1 GRADE 2.99 1.99 ■■ HI ® |r PRODUCT OF U.S.A., CANADA NO. 1 GRADE Celery Stalks .V4VJU:w.-kT SIZE 24's EA. PRODUCT OF ONTARIO, CANADA FANCY GRADE, iVJ 4 liaaw PRODUCT OF U.S.A., PRODUCT OF U.S.A., Strawberries T 1.99 Bunch Carrots EA . .69 PRODUCT OF U.S.A., CANADA EXTRA FANCY GRADE, Anjou Pears PRODUCT OF U.S.A., ONTARIO NO. 1 GRADE, SWEET PRODUCT OF U.S.A., Fresh Romaine Lettuce 1.304» ^ cq Green Peppers 2.184» .99 b PRODUCT OF MEXICO, Fresh Watermelon ,86Ag ■ 39 LB. CLUB HOUSE, PURE Ground Black Pepper 106 g CONT. 1.49 QUIKKI, ALL PURPOSE 4 AA Robin Hood Flour bag" 1.88 .45 3.69 Kitchen Garbage Bags of 12 POWDERED PRODUCT OF U.S.A., Fresh Broccoli EACH BUNCH .99 PRODUCT OF U.S.A., HARTLEY VARIETY, JUMBO SIZE, Walnuts In-The-Shell 2.1 3/kg .99, AEROSOL 200 mL, SOLID 60 g OR ROLL-ON 60 mL, ASSORTE D VARIETIES Secret Antipersplrant EACH 1.99 Ultra brite Toothpaste ŒTw5 100 mL TUBE .99 Cheer 2 Detergent b 6 ox AIRWICK, ASSORTED FRAGRANCES, Stick-Up Air Fresheners 0*°' .99 FROZEN, BEEF, FRIED CHICKEN, SALISBURY STEAK, SWISS STEAK OR TURKEY Swanson Dinners 11-OZ. PKG. A A < l| fCJB r- i [■ PRICES EFFECTIVE WED., APRIL 4 TO SAT., APRIL 7,1984. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Competitive Prices at (fifth Values effective only at GRAHAM'S IGA 77 KING STREET EAST 623-4161 BOWMANVILLE --WE DELIVER FOR A NOMINAL CHARGE --