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Facing a charge of possession of a weapdn dangeroué to the public peace, assault with a weapon and held for a bail hearing is Violet Brown, 49, of Dorval Drive. Police said the incident followed an argument between a man and a woman at a central Oakville residence around 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. "A steak knife was used to poke the victim twice in the chest with suffiâ€" cient force to draw blood," reported Acting Det. Sgt. Peter Hodgson. Injuries were listed as minor and the victim didn‘t require h(;spital attenâ€" tion. A 49â€"yearâ€"old Oakville woman was charged by Halton Regional Police early Tuesday evening in connection with a domestic dispute in which a a man was poked twice in the chest with a steak knife. "Ontario Hydro has announced there will be no wholesale cost of It also places the utility in a good position to achieve its goal of no consumer rate increase for 1994, Brewer said. "Our capital program will be carried out this year once again without creating any new debt, said Brewer." Oakville Hydro has not borrowed any of its programs for the last several years," Brewer said. Woman faces weapons charges Hydro chairman Jack Brewer sail the utility‘s profit rose from $4.58â€"million the previous year. Thanks to sound management and a $6.2â€"million profit last year, Oakville Hydro hopes to pass on no rate increases next year. By SAL BOMMARITO Oakville Beaver Staff "I‘m OK to drive. I‘ve only had a couple of drinks." How many times have you said this after a night on the town with friends or dining in a restaurant with your family? The fact is, some people can be legally impaired after having only one drink. When you consider the reality of drinking and driving â€" you can kill or be killed â€" it makes sense to steer clear of alcohol if you‘re the person with the car keys in your pocket. So here‘s some good news. Thanks to the Drive Dry program of the Mayor‘s Special Committee Against Impaired Driving, it‘s rewarding to stick to Eop or coffee if you want to drive everyone else ome safe and sound. The Drive Dry program is encouraging all licensed establishments in Oakville to offer free nonâ€"alcoholic beverages to the "designated driver" in each group of people. for all designated drivers! Earlier this week, the Insurance Brokers Association of Oakville and the Special Committee Against Impaired Driving launched the 1993 Drive Dry program. The Halton Regional Police will be handing out shiny yellow posters to all licensed establishments, so they can let customers know that they are proud to participate in the Drive Dry program. Look for the slogan "Drinks are on the house for all designated drivers." You can also call the Town of Oakville at 338â€"4179 for a free brochure about the Drive Dry program. : Many bars, restaurants and clubs in Oakville have been giving free nonâ€"alcoholic beverages to No rate hike in ‘94 Hydro predicts DRY â€" YOU‘RE WORTH IT! DRINKS ARE ON THE HOUSE... By Malcolm Wright Approximately $2 million of the 1992 profits will go to offset consumer rates in 1993. Last year, the hydro commisâ€" sion anticipated the profit level at budget time, and was able to hold 1993 rate increases to an average of 5.8% while absorbing a wholeâ€" sale power cost increase from Ontario Hydro of 8§.2%. power increase for 1994," Brewer said. "Oakville Hydro is well positioned to be able to do the same," he said. designated drivers for a year or more, and we certainly salute their efforts. Now we need even more licensed establishments to join the Drive Dry campaign, and you can help. Next time you and your friends and family go out for food and drinks, ask your waiter or waitress if their establishment participates in the Drive Dry Erogram or any other designated driver campaign, ecause the designated driver in your party would like free pop or coffee. If the answer is "no", ask to speak to the manager, and encourage them to call the Town of Oakville for details on joining the Drive Dry campaign. It‘s in every licensed establishment‘s best interest to discourage drinking and driving, because there is always the potential that they can become legally responsible if an impaired customer causes an accident. DRIVE DRY AT PARTIES TOO! It‘s up to you to introduce a "designated driver" program at your own parties at home or work. If you host a birthday bash and one of your guests gets into an impaired driving accident on the way home, the law says you may share the responâ€" sibility. So spoil everyone at the party who will be driving home with tasty nonâ€"alcoholic drinks. If you are still not convinced that drinking and driving don‘t mix, ask yourself: Can I afford to pay an extra $2,000 to $3,000 a year â€"for about three years â€" for car insurance after an impaired driving charge? Can I still get to work if 1 lose my license and can‘t drive for three months to a year? Is driving home drunk after a party worth the risk of killing someone I love and maybe landing in jail? Everyone always says "It will never happen to me" (\;et just about everyone knows someone who has een involved in a drunk driving accident. The Insurance Brokers Association of Oakville is proud to be the sponsor of Oakville‘s Drive Dry campaign. Malcolm Wright is a partner in Oakville Insurance Brokers Ltd. Th Your Insurance Broker Understands "Premium Pointers" is provided as a public service by t members of the Insurance Broke Association of Apart from the weather, Brewer said initiatives such as wage restraint, office automation and staff reductions through attriâ€" tion â€" Oakville Hydro has reduced its staff from 130 employs to 116 â€" were major contributors to the increased net income figure. "We have to pay for the whole month based on peak demand," he said. Brewer explained steady weather patterns last year helped Oakville Hydro‘s net profits. When the weather fluctuates, with only one or two hot days per month, that‘s when Oakville Hydro‘s costs increase since it buys power from Ontario Hydro based on peak demand. "It‘s above the plan," Oakville Hydro commission chairman Jack Brewer said of the $6.3 million figure. "The weather was extremely good to us last year. It‘s a bit of luck associated with the business," he said. Because Oakville Hydro is a publicly owned corporation, "we‘re not allowed to build income. We were able to hold 1993 rates to 5.8%. We absorbed 2.2% of Ontarioâ€" Hydro‘s increase," explained Ron Noonan, general manager and secretary of Oakville Hydro. Similarly, the net income isn‘t taxable and has to go right back into the utility. In Rainwear from Garvey‘s Shed Downpours, Look Great U/MEN‘S@SHOPSL DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE : 183 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST 845â€"8911 DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON : 389 BRANT STREET 639â€"6165 SINGLE BREASTED FASHIONS There‘s nothing to add dash to your wardrobe like this garment made of fine imported fabrics with high quality craftsmanship. In changing seasons, make the change to outerwear from Garvey‘s. ThE Newest Dining P + ENTERTAINMENT CHOKE 5;