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Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, December 20, 1989-9 Was this the entertainment? Sandy pd Botina at Mom's Kitchen Kitchen are ready to take to the stage at their Madhatter's Night last Friday Friday evening. Unfortunately the stormy Let up on the gas- or pay the piper The Ministry of Transportation has announced increased fines for that heavy foot on the gas. A conviction for 15 km over the speed limit will require a fine of $45 which is up from $18.75. 60 km over the speed limit will take $585 compared to the former $125. Would not prohibit motorized vehicles in forest A report by Trent University Geography Professor, John Marsh, has concluded that while motorized vehicles were causing some detrimental impact to the forest, their use was not seriously compromising compromising the forest. Marsh recommended that motorized vehicles be controlled and monitored but not prohibited. The Marsh report also submitted a number of plausible recommendations recommendations to protect some Of the impact of users groups in the forest. AECB rejects licence for Cameco The Atomic Energy Control Board had temporarily rejected renewal of a licence for Cameco in Port Hope. The primary reason for the rejection rejection was a presentation made by Pat ( iwson, Vice-chairman of the local "'advisory committee in Port Hope. The company will operate under its present licence for the next six months. 800 new blue boxes needed for town At a cost of $6.00 each, the Town ol Port Hope, has been requested weather had many staying home for the night and attendance was down somewhat but phone calls were received from many who had in tended to be present. to supply funds for the additional boxes. Part of the cost will be met by the province. Hamilton Township considers local bus service A report has been received by Hamilton Township for bus service, which would see 9 route set-up for Cold Springs, Gore's Landing, Harwood and Cd bourg. A round trip would cost the Township some $125. 911 service to start January The 911 emergency phone service in Port Hope is to start on January 10th. The simple number alerts a dispatcher, who will then advance the call to either the police, fire department, ambulance or a combination combination of any of the services as required. required. Draft plan for Peter's Wood In 1976, a group of interested people purchased an 82 acre bush northeast of Cobourg in tribute of - A.B. Peter Schultz, a noted conservationist conservationist and publisher from Port Hope. The woods was . named Peter's Wood in recognizing the conservationist. The Ministry of Natural Resources who managed the woods, has placed a draft management plan on the bush and is asking public comment. Most of the trees in the bush are in a 150 year age group. 50 employees work at Wesley ville Some 50 Hydro employees work at the mothballed Wesleyville Generating Station, manufacturing company replacing parts. The future of the plant and use of the land is still up in the air, althoug some indication of its future may come through a pending 25 year plan for Hydro in the near future. Meningitis innoculations set for January In October some 12,000 children and teenagers in the western.area of Northumberland County, received meningitis vaccinations. On January 5th a further vaccination vaccination will be held throughout the area for those who had missed the original vaccination and for those who have recently moved into the . area. H HOURGLASS ORONO, ONTARIO Photocopy and FAX services available Pick-up and delivery if required Reasonable Rates ANN HOGLE 983-5245 *4^ MERRY CHRISTMAS! Joyous tidings, one and all. Tony, Jean and Al Heard From Around the Region (Continued from page 8) Yuletide Greetings To know and serve you this past year was a true delight. Thanks and Merry Christmas ! Wallace Auto Supply Orono and Bowmanville Merry Christmas Happy 1990 Matthews & Associates Pauline, Maureen, Geri, Sandra Téléphoné 983-9144 NOTICE RE: ELECTRICITY RATES Effective January 1, 1990, rates charged for electricity to our customers (in Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, and Orono) will increase-an average 9.2%. This notice is provided to meet the legal requirement for advice to consumers before the increased rates take effect. Wise users will take steps to avoid waste and utilize energy more:effectively. Water heating and space heating usually account account for most household usage. Utilization of small appliances appliances and microwave ovens, rather than ranges, will reduce consumption. , A helpful booklet "Managing Your Electricity Bill" is available from the office. The 1990 rates are: RESIDENTIAL - per 2 months First 500 kWh Remaining kWh' Minimum Bill 9.9 <c per kWh 5.72 p per kWh $11.00 GENERAL SERVICE - per month Demand - First 50 kW no charge - Over 50 kW $4.30 per kW - Transformer Allowance $0.60 per kW Energy - First 250,kWh - Next 12 250 kWh , - Remaining kWh 9.90 p per kWh, 6.11 p pee kWh 4.39 p per kWh Minimum Bill $5.50 WATER.HEATER RENTALS 170 litre (40 gallon) 260 litre (60 gallon) 1 ' 1 $2.60 per month 3.25 per month Customers wishing to determine the impact of this increase could recalculate a previous bill at these rates and compare totals. Rates are subject to approval by Ontario Hydro. NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Box 130, Bowmanville, L1C 3K9 , Telephone 623-4451 Corner Hwy. 2 and Lambs Road. After Hours 623-4452