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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, Fébiuary 29, 1984 Durham expa nds micro computer Winners in the Orono (Senior Third Figure)- Christy Flintoff, left and Skating Club competition, Catherine Mudd, centre; Michelle Henry, right. Winners in the Senior to Christy' Flintoffo Dance Division - Gold Awýard - Catherine Mudd. Ontario Hydro plant trees Couinc. Hanire informed council on Monday that tario Hydro had planted trees on the Parker property ini Town of Newcastle. She said this was to repflace those ir that Hydro had taken out due to the transmission ine. - Parker property is now, owned by the Ganaraska Region C( servation Authorityv. The trees wvere planted in 198-3. Cureatz ignoring tax problems-NDI1"" use For its Micro Computer Lab ab Durham College has acquired 21 IB3M-PC micro t conmputers. The computers are being used to train regular and continuing education students about popular soft- ware applications such as Visicalc, Lotus 1-2-3 (in- cludes business graphies), d base il, Wordstar, Multimate, etc. Ail business programn students such as Ac- i counting, Marketing, In- dustrial, Secretariai, Office Administration, etc. obtain this "hands-on" knowledgc as part of their regular pro- gram. The Micro Computer Ceni- tre is also training local business to use the same soft- ware application programs. Since April 1983, over 560 hours of training has been provided to local business and continuing education and students on micro computers. ýAIl the PC's have two 360K disk drives and 256K or - RAM. Ten units have color screens and graphic cards, On which allow the use of most thle business graphic software ees packages. Two Hewlett The Packard plotters are used for ýon- hard copy of graphic infor- mation. For additional information on programis offered by the Micro Computer Centre, contact Don E. Hargest at 576-0210, ext. 287. Winners in the Orono Skating Club Junior (Second Figure) - Jody Melville, cen- Kristine Wood, right.' tre; Kristen Hamel, left and MPP Sam Cureatz has ab- dicated his responsibilities by refusing to join Newcastle ratepayers in their battle aga i nst unfair property assessmnent rates, charges the Durham East New Dem- ocratic Party. -Cureatz should be leading the way to obtain a more equitable assessment rate for his constituents, not simply offering platitudes," says Durham East NDP President Bill Swan. 'It is not enough that Cureatz tells Newcastle homeowners to appeal their assessment notices, he should bc workin~g to change provin- cial governmnent t,axation policies which are the direct cause of this problem." "Although Newcastle council must take immediate blame by voting for the hîgher 1980 assessmnent rates, the provincial governmnent, of which Cureatz is a member, must bear the ultimate responsibility because of its approach to property taxes." "Granted, there probably was a need to adjust the 1975 aSsessment rates, but such a drastic jump is totally unfair. Taxes f'or some people will in- crease $600 to $800. That is definitely too great anl in- crease for the average homeowner." "It is time the provincial government re-examined and changed it methods of pro- perty assessment and time for Sam Cureatz to cal on the goverinent to make these changes."- -This is too important an issue for Silent Samn to ig- nore. " quo %A.; Cero'cràti!WE fut. les'. T W-N OFNE ............... ÉE MARÛH BREAK............ BONAN ZA (March 12-17, 1984) Not going anywhere for the holidays? Don't be sad -- join in the f un right here by participating in these exciting events! MONDAY - Maple Syrup Demonstration plus Toboganning & Skating (bus leaves Fitness Cen- tre at 10:30 a.m.> TUESDAY - Mystery Movies & Swimming <Fitness Centre) WEDNESDAY - Costume Skating Party (Bowman- ville Arena) Pool Games (Fitness Centre> THURSDAY - Movie Mania (Fitness Centre) FRIDAY - Magic Show (Bowmanville High School> SATURDAY - More Pool Games (Fitness Centre) For only $12.00 you can sign up for the whole package at Comrnunity Services, 152 Church Street, Bowmanville from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (March 5 - March 9, 1984). You can also join in single events by dropping in to the event and pay- as-you-play. Parents are welcome too! Brochures with specific times and individual event prices are available at area schools, the Fitness Centre and Community Services or cal the Fitness Centre at 623-3392. Date of Publications: February 29 & March 7, 1984 Purchase Order No.: A 0267 . .... ........