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» Newcastle Businesses Thank Resident for Tidy Practices ■ r - rj t* \ i A Newcastle Village woman has been rewarded Christmas food basket to Dorothy Liscombe. Also on for her efforts to keep the streets of the village clean behalf of the B.I.A., Pauline Storks presented her and neat. On Thursday, December 4, Vicki Lesnick with a cheque for $25.00. Dorothy Liscombe said she of the Newcastle Horticultural Society, presented plans to continue cleaning the streets each and every 15 year Newcastle resident Dorothy Liscombe, 1 with day. From left are: Vicki Lesnick, Dorothy Liscombe, a Christmas Poinsettia. On behalf of the Newcastle Dr. Baarbe, and Pauline Storks. Village B.I.A., Dr. Johannes Baarbe presented a F or Increase in Frontage Costs by Rob Savage (Frontage costs for regional regional watermain and sewer systems will rise by more than ten per cent next year, and the Regional Works . Commissioner says the busy construction season is partly behind the price hike. "These rates have escalated escalated quite substantially," Commissioner W. A. Twel- vetrees told councillors during the regional council meeting last week. He said the region's projected projected costs for 1987 are based on the actual costs in 1986. These were quite high because of the great amount of construction work available. available. He argued most companies companies don't need the regional regional contracts and can af- sikkEiis cetahei/B 'ansparant sc * a satin - gloss, see-through coating for interior wood surfaces two coats gives a fully transparent washable surface • * needs no sanding sealer or varnish top coat * available in clear.and several wood tones r --^--Available at » -- - I Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S., 728-6809 OshaWc ford to place high bids on different work projects. At the same time, Mr. Twelvetrees noted that the rising frontage charges aren't completely based on the anticipated increase in costs facing the region. In a report to council, Chief Administrative Officer Officer Don Evans said the costs of for watermains and sanitary sewers were actually actually going to rise by 28 per cent and 22 per cent respectively. respectively. Mr. Evans' report suggests the frontage charge for watermains should increase by 14 per cent and sanitary sewers should increase by 11 per cent. Connection charges and usage rates will also rise, although although the new rates wonft bbe. approved by council " until a joint report is presented presented by the Works and Finance Finance committees. The present frontage charges are $26.07 per foot for watermains and $35.20 per foot for sanitary sewers. Mr. Evans says the exist ing charge for watermains has stayed the same for three years and sanitary sewers have been the same for two. His report notes that people who elect to pay over time will receive lesser lesser increases because of a reduction in the interest rate from 11.25 per cent in 1986 to 10.5 per cent in 1987. But some councillors wondered last week if an increase increase was necessary at all. Oshawa Councillor Brian Nicholson noted that the 1986 balance sheet (up to Oct. 31, 1986) shows a projected projected surplus of more than $1 million for regional sanitary sewer systems. He also pointed out that the reserve for sewers was up to $16 million and won- ïdêred if some savings could now be passed on to people needing seWer systems. Finance Chairman James Witty told him that the reserve reserve funds are only for capital capital projects in new developments developments and don't apply to the forecasted sewer costs. FgANADA PENSION PLAN is changing for the better. On January 1, 1987, Vo Pension Plan will change. These changes put your Plan on a solid, long-term financial foundation. It's important to know what benefits are available because your Plan provides you and/or your family family with a basic level of earnings protection when you retire, become disabled, or die. You will, however, have to apply for the benefits when you believe you are eligible. The information that follows highlights the major improvements. It's good news! Financing Increased disability benefits Ifyouqualifyfordisability benefits, your monthly payment will now be significantly increased. For example, the maximum disability pension in 1987 will increase from $487 to more than $635 per month, As well, anyone entering or returning to the work force will have disability coverage after contributing in 2 of the last 3 years, in which contributions could have been made. Survivor benefits continue on remarriage If you receive survivor benefits, they will now continue oven if you remarry. If you remarried and had your survivor benefit discontinued, you can have your benefit reinstated. Splitting pension Credits If your marriage ends in divorce, each spouse will be entitled to one half the "pension credits" you earned together. After January 1, 1987, the credits can also bo divided if your marriago or common-law common-law relationship ends in separation. Sharing your pension Whonyounndyourspouso receive your GPP retirement pensions, the benefits you've both earned during your life together can bo shared if oithorof you makes this request. your bonolits will be less because you will have contributed less and will got the bene- a better tomorrow New financing arrangements will make and keep your Plan more secure than over. Right now you and your employer each contribute 1.8% of your earnings up to a maxlmumamount. Each year until 1991, the contribution rate will rise by 0.2% and from there until 2011 by 0.15%. If you make the maximum contribution, you will pay about $20 more in 1987, A wider choice of retirement options After January 1st, you can'begin receiving your GPP pension as early as ago GO. You could qualify oven If you arc not fully retired. , rubeglnyourp your benefits will 1 havoc fits fora longorporlodof lime. Or, if you choose not to start your pension pension until after ago 05, (up to ago 70), your monthly benefits will bo greater. Your pension would normally bo payable payable the month after your G5lli birthday. For oaclr month between that dale and when your pension begins, your benefit will bo adjusted by 0.5%. This adjustment will apply for as long as you receive the benefit. I'd liko lo know more about my now Cnnndn l'ension Plan. I'lcnso solid mo llio 'good nows' in English□ InFroncliG about CANADA. PENSION PLAN □ Retirement Rmsion □Disability Hmsloii U Death & Survivor Donoflls □talon Credit Splitting □Flexible Rotlromont □Financing your CPI 1 Additional benefits for dependent children In the past, dependent children were limited limited to one flat-rate benefit, even if both parents parents had paid into the Plan and died or became disabled. Should the same happen now, your children would be entitled to double benefits. benefits. Improved 'Combined' benefits If you are entitled to acorn- bination of survivor and disability benefits, the maximum monthly amount you could receive will now be greater. As for combined survivor and retirement retirement benefits, these will now be more generously generously awarded to those who qualify. Building on a solid foundation Being financially prepared for the future is a responsibility we all share. Your new Canada Pension Plan sounti base, and it's up to you to build on this foundation. It's never too soon, or too late, to begin building for your future. Wo hope you'll . start today. Fou may need further information to better understand these changes. For booklets about your Canada Pension Pian, call the toll- free number below or fill out the coupon and mail it to: CPP-1NFO P.O.Box 5400 Postal Station "D" Scarborough, Ontario M1R5E8 1-800-387-8600 In Toronto,973-6868 Name Address SÜJL I'rovlnco Ihslal Coda Lit Health and Welfare Canada Santé et Bien-être social Canada = 1 02 | Canada I Elizabeth ville (intended for last week) Church services were held as usual. Rev. Sedgwick opened the service and then Mrs. S. Davis and Shelly McMurray told the story of advent and lit the first candle. With two little members of the Sunday School adding two wooden shepherds to form what will be a nativity scene at the end of advent. Rev. Sedgwick read the scripture lesson Matthew 24:36-44. The choir sang. Rev. Sedgwick spoke to the children about advent and also read the second scripture lesson Romans 13:8-14. He also spoke on Coming Ready or Not. He told of the coming of the son of God that no one would know when that day and hour will come, only the Father alone knows, so then you must always be ready. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bull took up the offering. Mrs. Quantrill and Mr. Munroe were at the door and coffee was served. The seniors held their Nov. Pot luck and Mr. C. Finnic, Mr. Barkwell and Mrs. R. Wilson celebrated birthdays, Un Thursday. Mrs. Plooard won the U.N.O.' prize. Torry Gainer, Mae Muldrew, and Art Inchley won the euchre prizes. It was nice to see Mrs. Vera Bowes out again after her operation. Mrs. Mary Gardiner was out to church on Sunday since her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beatty had Mrs. Doris Gunby and Andrew on the weekend. On Monday afternoon an executive meeting of the East Durham Women's Institute met at Mrs. Jack Barkwells, the president's home. All branches were represented. We also had our board member Mrs. Thompson with us. The meeting opened in the usual manner. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. R. Beatty, secretary treasurer. The roll call was answered by giving the number of members in each branch. It was moved and Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 10, 1986 Newcastle Author Completes Third Book li It has been a family project from the beginning to the end. Orono area resident, Charles Ewert, has completed his third children's Christmas story. And, as with his previous children's stories, the proceeds from the book will go to help those less fortunate than ourselves. This year's illustrated story is titled, "Song of a Rainbow." Charles Ewert, (left), his par-, ents Dr. Ed Ewert and Ethna Ewert, and his. wife, ; Cathy, are pictured above as they put the last few jacket covers on the books. Proceeds from the story : will be given to Nicaraguan families and the Native . Peoples' Fund in Canada. seconded to pay outstanding debts. Dec. 3 a president and the vice president federated study will be held in Lindsay 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our district annual meeting will be at Morrish this year, selected dates are May 14 or 21 as suits the speaker. We will try to get Mrs. Thompson to speak to us. The 90th anniversary of the W.I. will be celebrated in 1987. As part of the activities a provincial conference will be held in North Bay July 6-9. Theme Women's Institute building for tomorrow. Mrs. Barkwell served lunch. Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer were with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mercer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Peacock, Australia, arrived on Friday as a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. A. Peacock, their parents. Due to a bit of help from Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock, who arranged a surprise party for the evening and produced the couple as a complete surprise to the rest of them. They are staying for six weeks. Mark brought them from Toronto. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. V. Peacock, Mark and Stephen Peacock, Linda Stothart, Christie Allen, and Sophia Kneisel. Mr. Shane Peacock arrived home from England on Monday after spending a few weeks looking up information for some writing he is doing. Mr. and Mrs. John Tebokiel visited at Peacocks recently. Elizabethville. Sunday School Xmas concert is planned for Sunday evening, Dec. 20th. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sevenhuysen and Cheyenna were at Fowler's Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thickson spent Monday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. P. Mercer, Mr. and PJrs. W. Terbenche, Port Hope were with Mr. and' Mrs. C. Mercer on Tuesday.-. Mrs. Crombie and Joel were with Mr., and Mrs. C. Mercer on Sunday. Our annual Christmas Greetings edition of The Canadian Statesman and The Newcastle Independent, will be published on Monday, December 22nd. If your company would like to have a Christmas message in this edition, please call 623-3303, or come in to our offices at 62-66 King Street West, Bowmanville. ëtyt Canadian Statesman Stye Newcastle 9nbepenbent ! ii