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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 21, 1984 A.t Town Hall Craft show Books for schoo lers Darlene Clemens (left) of' ty of items of local crafts and work by Mrs. Clemens. Orono was one of twelve ex- hand-work were on display. Ail craft people at the show hibitors at the Orono Lynda Pawley of Bowman- were weIl pleased with, sales TownHalI Craft show last ville shows interest in knitted and the tournout to the show. week-end where a wide varie- Rent control Sam Cur.eatzrf We have had a systemn ot rent review in operation in this province since 1975. For the past two years, the Comn- mission of Inquiry into Residential Tenancies, head- SHOP EARLY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE 0F OUR Pre-Christmas Special on Brass Candie Holders, Soap Dishes Letter Openers and.much, much more 1%0 OFF UNTIL NOVEM BER 24th The Apple Blossom Shop Main Street, Orono 983-5291 KERO-SUN PORTABLE Q L "HnE AT ER S Save 1 U0% On al I-Stock Models ROLPH< -vol -ae we made our name inhardware Main St, Orono Phone 983-5207 ed by Stuart Thom, Q.C., has been examnining our ex- isting laws regarding the regulation of rent. The first report of the Thom Commis- sion has been tabled and 1 would like to look at some of its proposaIs for the improve- ment of 'our rent review system. The Thom Commission has undertaken an enormous, task. In the firsi phase of his inquiry, Mr. Thom held over 80 days of public hearings in Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury and London. The Commis- sion also received written submissions fromr 140 provin- cial and municipal representatives and from in- terested groups and in- dividuals throughouit On- tario. The report that which resulted from this process is a lengthy and complex docu- ment containîng recomnInen- dations on almost every aspect of rent review. Here are just a few of the proposais that are relevçnt to residents of the Durham area as well as the province as a whole. The Thom Commission has recommended that rentai units are now exempt from rent control, those with -a monthly rent of $750 or more, be brought under regulation. This recommnen- dation will probably spark a great deal of debate. Until the matter has been given, com- plete review, the $750 exemp- tion ha s been temporarily revoked. This move has been taken to prevent new exemp- tions from arising, but wilI not effect rentai units that are already exempt from contr L Another import reom mendation of the Thom Commission concerns the 5 per cent celing imposed on additional rent increases due to financing costs arising from the sale of a property. This rent restraint measure is in effect untîl December 31, From A round the Region LUXURY DEVELOPMENT GETS APPROVAL A $40 million (1982 dollars) luxury developmnent has been given approval for Hamnilton Township, Baltimore area.to be known as Emnerald HuIs Country Club. Although there are still some mnatters to be ham- mered out it is expected development of a golf course. and model homes will start within a year. The development is to in- clude 250 $250,000 con- domîniumn units, a 30 room hotel, golf course, heliport, swimiming pools as well as tennis and squash courts. The design stage is just about complete. CHAPMAN AUTO ELECTRIC BUILDING DESTROYED Fire totally destroyed the W.R. Chapmnan Auto Elec- tric Ltd. building on Bond and Centre Streets in downtown Oshawa the latter part of last week at an estimated loss of $500,000. The Wilson Furniture Store suffered water and smoke damage' The downtown core was rocked with explosions due to the fire and six firefighters were injured. Last December a $500,000 fire gutted a number of stores on King Street in Oshawa. 1984 and the 'commission recommends that it be kept in effect. Until the proposaI has been considered, the rent restraint measure will be ex- tmdci The Conian iso pro- poses to set up and maintain a rent registry containing in- formation provided by landlords and that contained on whole building applica- tions and tenants' applica- tions. This information would be readily available to tenants and prospective tenants of the unit. The goal of the inquiry into residential tenancies is to corne up with the mnost equitable set of rules for the regulation of rent, one that is more satisfactory to bothi the tenants and landlords of On- tario. Phase Il will address the broader aspects of rent regulation such as its effect on the supply of affordable housing and other mieasures that the province mnight take to help ensure that rentai ac- commmodation is available at fair rents. Congratulations to Rod McArthur _ on his appoint- ment as President of- the Durham Branch of the On- tario Dental Association. Thanks to Charles Gray, Chairman of the St. Saviour's Anglican Church for inviting me to the Special' Homecoming Service for their 100th anniversary celebrations. I was pleased to present a plaque to Charles and Clara Nesbitt of Bowmanville for their 5th wedding anniver- sary. Dieb',s FASHIONS & FABRICS' Main Street, Orono- 983-9219 10% Discount. on Fabric or wool purchases during the month of December Please bring this coupon for discount NOTICE N EWCASTLE HYDRO RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT On January 1, 1985, Ontario Hydro will be increasing the wholesale rates to Newcastle Hydro. This action lias prompted Newcastle Hydro ta review lis financial position and find it necessary ta implemrent an 8.9% rate increase effective January 1, 1985 with ail split readlngs being proirated. Residential Service Metered energy on a one month net) basis. Regu la r Service 7.150 per kilowatt hour for the first 250 KWHRS. 4.451 per kilowatt hour for ail remaining consumrption. $400 mfiimum bill. Delayed payment A late payment charge of 5.0%/ will be charged on ail accounts not paid on or before the due date, with special consideration Io seniors on a fixed incomne. General Service Metered energy on a one month (net) basis. Demand Charge First 50 kilowatts of demnand per month - no charge Balance at $350 per kilowatt of demand. Energy Charge 7.1 5' per kilowatt hour for the first 250 KWHRS 4.80' per kilowatt hour for the next 12250 KWHRS 3.400 per kilowatt hour for ail other consumption $400 mninimumn bili - under 50 KW Over 50 KW - .45' per kilowatt for ail kilowatts applicable f0 the maximum billing demnand during the previous eleven (11) months, or the contra'ýted amounit, whichever is greater. Transformer Allowances Distribuion - .45e Subtransmission - .45' Delayed Payment A late penalty charge of 5.00/ wiil be applicable on al accounts flot paid on or before the due date, 1Water Heater Rentai Present rates remain unchanged. 40 gallon water heater - $220 per month 60 gallon water heater - $280 per month * 100 gallon water heater - $4.50 per mon th *New installations have been discontinuied. Sentinel Lighting Present rates remain unchanged - 175 Watt 7 $3.04 plus energy charge 250 watt - $3.61 plus energy charge 400 watt - $376 plus energy charge Pole rentai rate - .751 per month. Flat Rate Water Heating - Schedule #252 400 watt element - $ 9.07 per month' 450 watt element - $10.21 per month 500 watt element - $11.34 per monthf 550 watt element - $12.47 petr month 600 watt element - $1 3.61 pet month 650 watt element - $14.41 per month 700 watt element - $1 5.17 per month 750 watt element - $16.08 pet month 800 watt element - $1 6.83 per month 850 watt element - $1 7.62 per month 900 watt element - $1850 per month 950 watt element - $19.35 pet month 1000 watt element -$20.16 per month 1000/3000 watt element - $21.42 per month 150014500 watt element -$32.1l3 per month Ail rates shown are subject to Ontario Hyd ro approval. Signed: - Ra irma a, . ........ . . . .... . ........