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Kids out in variety of costumes as Halloween arrives Black cape, white gloves, white ruffles and white mask. Three guesses who this character is. With the musical "Phantom of the Opera" playing to sold out crowds in To- ronto, we suspect there will be "Phantoms" of all ages hit- ting the streets for Halloween to-night. In fact, some stores have been sold out of "Phantom" masks for weeks. And since tonight is Halloween, we urge you to take extreme caution If driving. There will be a lot of youngsters out trick or treating. Please slow down and drive very carefully. There will be no "tricks or treats" for 5 month old twins, Katie and Jamle this year, but they will be dressed up In their pumpkin costumes to greet the kids Hallowe'en night. PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE -- Tuesday, October 31, 1989 -- 13 Price of electricity will increase average of 5.9 7 January 1, '90 Ontario Hydro's customers can expect the price of electricity to increase an average of 5.9 per cent starting January 1, 1990, Chairman and President Robert Franklin said recently. "'Customers' use of electricity continues to grow at an un- precedented rate, and the in- crease is needed to cover the cost of new generating and transmis- sion facilities being brought into service next year," Franklin said. "The new rate is also needed to meet environmental and regulatory requirements, carry out energy efficiency programs, and pay the fee to the provincial government for its guarantee of Hydro's debt," he said. "This increase, which is in line with the current inflation rate, will help moderate price in- creases in the next few years as more new facilities are brought into service to meet Ontario's growing demand for electricity,' said Franklin. The increase in the price of electricity delivered to the pro- vince's 317 municipal utilities (in- cluding two distributing com- panies) will range from 4.7 to 9.1 per cent. Utilities take the rates charged by Ontario Hydro and in- corporate their local costs to determine the final rate charged to their customers. Electricity bills to Ontario householders served by the municipal utilities now average $61 per month. Customers cur- rently paying this amout will pay approximately $3 to $4 more per month as a result of the On- tario Hydro increase. Almost 2.3 million residential customers are served by the municipal utilities. Rates for industrial customers served directly by Ontario Hydro will increase 2.4 to 6.0 per cent. Customers in rural areas of the province will see an average in- crease of 5.3 per cent. Actual price increases vary from customer to customer depending on electricity con- sumption patterns, transmission delivery costs and charges for specific facilities needed to serve different customer groups. '""The average increase is higher than the rate we proposed earlier this year and higher than the rate recommended by the On- tario Energy Board (OEB), but it's lower than some recommen- dations made to the Board in- cluding the 7.5 per cent suggested by the Municipal Electric Association," said Franklin. The MEA represents the municipal utilities. Since the OEB review, addi- tional costs have been identified for 1990. More revenue is re- quired to restore and maintain generating station performance and to meet increased regulatory and environmental requirements. As well, an increase in funds is re- quired to cover Hydro's pension plan costs. Only once before, in the 15 years that the Ontario Energy Board has been reviewing elec- tricity rates, has Hydro's final in- crease been higher than the original proposal and higher than the Board's recommendation. Franklin said revenue of $6.75 billion will be needed next year. This is $536 million more than the forecast revenue for 1989. In- creased electricity sales are ex- pected to contribute $160 million of the required increase, leaving the remainder to be recovered through the rate increase. Effective issue of October 31st, 1989 NEW ADVERTISING DEADLINES for the PORT PERRY STAR Real Estates - THURSDAYS FM All Classified Ads - MONDAYS 11:00 AM All Display Ads - MONDAYS 11:00 AM Celebrating UNICEF 10th Anniversay International Year of Child This is a special and significant year for UNICEF (United Na- tions Children's Fund) and the world's children. It is the 10th an- niversary of the International Year of the Child and one that will witness the ratification of the historic UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF Ontario's traditional Halloween campaign continues in its 35th year with a focus on children's rights and in- terdependence. It has the support of Premier Peterson in his Pro- clamation of October as Ontario UNICEF Month and October 31st as Ontario UNICEF Day. Canadian children will par- ticipate yet again in this unique campaign by carrying familiar UNICEF black and orange boxes, collecting money for children less fortunate than themselves. They will benefit from UNICEF's recognized development educa- tion programs, resources materials and halloween safety tips. High school students will join "The Degrassi Kids' - Special Ambassadors for UNICEF in their efforts to bring attention and support UNICEF's work for children in 121 countries, worldwide. Sharon, Lois & Bram will con- tinue as National Ambassadors for the second year and support UNICEF volunteers, groups, pro- fessionals, celebrities and the media in their efforts to ensure a future for every child! LOOKING FOR R PLRCE TO RDUERTISE YOUR BUSINESS? LOOK HERE... WHERE THE CONSUMER LOOKS THE PORT PERRY STAR - PHONE 985-7383 On The Environment This week we have a creative piece of verse from Dorothy Skevington of the Courtland Women's Institute. This verse was greatly enjoyed at an area W.|. meeting in Nestleton this spring. They felt that you might enjoy it as well. This charming song is to be sung to the tune of: The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Recycling is the answer friends to many of our woes, It isn't too much trouble friends and this is how it goes, Save everything reusable, e'en skins from potatoes, And clean up the garbage mess! Save, oh save your old glass bottles, Save, oh save your old glass bottles, Save, oh save your old glass bottles, And clean up Durham East. When you're finished with the morning news, don't throw it in the trash, Just set it out for the Boy Scouts, so they can make some cash. Tin cans recycle too you know, cut out the ends and smash, And clean up the garbage mess! Save your papers and your tin cans ... (3 times). And clean up Durham West. Make a quilt, braid a rug, hook a carpet for the floor, Take the cotton rags you have to mechanic men next door, These are a few suggestions friends, there are many more, Take heed to the garbage mess! Save your old rags and your pap tins ... And clean up Ontario. From plastic bags and styrofoam stay very far away, They clutter up the universe in an awful way, I's past time to voice our woes, our government to sway, Let's clean up the garbage mess! Save, oh save your old glass bottles, Save your papers and your tin cans, Save your old rags and your pop tins, And clean up Canada!