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4 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 2, 1997 Apple Blossom heating up in playoffs Sunday, March 30 the Apple Blossom Novices met the Union Oil. The first period was very tight checking with Union Oil taking a 1-0 lead. The defense partners Brien Konopka, Jonathon Koerssen and Mike Howe, Mark Spiers did a good job of containing Bowmanville. Daniel Reilly played a strong game for Orono, scoring the first goal unassisted. The next goal was scored by Chris Buttonshaw assisted by Daniel Reilly. Lucas Szemiot played ln the net and made some great saves! The other contributing members were Adam Wood, Garrett MacDonald, Heather Maitland, Emma Lunn, Johnathon Picco and Greg Howe. The final scor-e was 4- 2 Bowmanville. Coach Maitland and Co. did a good job behind the bench. Next playoff game is April 9th in Orono. Mackie & Reid 'A' Champs Snowball Express Tourney Orono travelled to Trenton Peldiak fromnchter and for this tournament to meet Norton. After two periods 2-1 Stirling in gaine one defeating Oronos goal by Richter from them 3-0 with superb goal- Peldiak. In the third Ryan tending by Scott Sawyer. DeWulf scored from In game two they played Witheridge and Norton for a against Montreal - St. 3-- final with outstanding Comstant, a very fast and goaltendmng by Scott Sawyer aggressive team. Orono to preserve the victory. struck first. Vince Norton Congratulations Orono from Chris Peldiak and Jamie Mackie & Reid Midgets. Richter. The Midgets areïta the first In the second period Devon round of playoffs. After four Witheridge scored from Brett gaies they are 1-2-i. Maartense and B.J. Hackett. Sunday Night they came Shortly after B.J. Hackett away with their first victory scored from Devon after two last minute losses Witheridge to take a 3-0 lead. by defeating Ramnor 7-0. Montreal broke Scott orono goals by Shawn Hentlg Sawyer's shutout bid in the - 3, Maartense - 2, Norton - 1, third, but Orono replied-- Witheridge 1 goal, 4 assists Vince Norton with his second a-d Esler 4 assists and also of the game from Dale Friew. B.J. Hackett, Vince Norton 1 In the Championship each. Next game Is April 1 - game, Orono met Stoney Orono - 6 Newcastle 7 p.m. 8 Creek. Orono lead 1-0 at the Orono 8 p.m.. 17- 7:30 p.m. end of the first period. Chris CO'bentral Ontarso Wolves host tournament of champs The Central Ontario Wolves' Major Novice Hockey Club will be hosting the O.M.H.A. "AAA" Tournament of champions this week-end- ing Lindsay. Starting on Friday, April 4th and finish- ing Sunday, April 6th, the best of the best nine year old hockey players will meet in the O.M.H.A.'s final Championship Tournament to determine the best team in Southern Ontario at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. The Central Ontario Wolves' team return as the 1996 defending Champions, as well as the league champi- ons in their division. From the Eastern Triple A the Markham Waxers and the York Simcoe Express put their bid in for the champi- onship. From the Central Triple A Division the Oakville Rangers are the best to qual- ify for the final tournament, and the Halton Hurricanes from the Southern Triple A of the O.M.H.A. step in as well. This year this Tournament of Champions boasts an Opening Ceremonies at 2:15 on Friday, April 4th, complete with all players introduced, Hollywood style, in the spot light and skating through a "Wolf Head!" John O'Reilly, M.P. for Victoria-Haliburton will drop the ceremonial puck, after a guest performer sings "0 Canada." The Central Ontario Wolves Major Novice Team will be practising on Tuesday, April 2nd at the Lindsay Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. if you require any inter- Views or photo opportunities prior to the Tournament start. If you need any further information please call: Wendy Cuthbert, Central Ontario Wolves (team manag- er) 705-799-0464 or Fax 705- 799-5794 or Sherry Beers, Tournament Chairperson 705-432-2675. "The cure for Epilepsy is in your pocket." @ EPILEPSY CANADA or the nearest Eprlepsy Association 1 800 860-5499 Staying In Touch John O'foole Durham fast MPP Bill 98, i5 the number assigned to Te Development Charges Act, 1996. The full name of this legislation is, "An Act to promote job cre- ation and increase municipal accountability while provid- ing for the recovery of devel- opment costs rélated to new growth." First, let me explain that growth in the home building industry is a very important aspect of our Ontario economy. Each new home represents 2.5 man years of work. Many trades depend on this industry and it is reported to be the third largest employer in our area. Every new home needs car- pet, appliances and furniture, these are jobs in our commu- nity. The Provincial Liberal Party brought in the current Development Charge Act in 1989. In fact, when I was first elected to municipal council, I sat through the implemen- tation of this legislation. As we all know, the housing market collapsed about this time. The interest rate, the recession and the develop- ment charge were partially to blame for this. I might add that the old lot levy charge was less than $5,000.00 per lot. Today the Development Charges range from about $13,000.00 per lot to some $20.000.00 per lot in some municipalities. The develop- er pays this amount to the region and the local munici- pality. We all know that the new home buyer pays this as well as the GST on new homes. We all talk about affordable housing, but when you consider all the taxes and development charges buried in the price of a house, you don't need to wonder why our young people cannot afford a house. Remember that all this consumer cost is usual- ly mortgaged over perhaps 25 years so imagine what that $20,000.00 cost the new home buyer over that time. Add to this, the annual municipal & school board taxes on the average new home are about $2,500.00. The substance of the dis- cussion is that growth should pay for growth. Every new home adds both hard services and soft services costs. Hard services include (roads, side - walks, curbs, water, storm water management, waste water treatment, police and fire). Soft services include (recreation facilities, libraries, town halls, tourism centers, homes for the aged and could include hospitals.). The Minister has proposed that ail hard services should be borne by the developer. This is an amendment to the legislation. It is the soft services that this legislation attempts to deal with. Who should pay the capital costs of these soft services and what soft ser- vices should be mcluded in the new development charge? We are proposing the munic- ipally elected councillors will determine how many recre- ational and other facilities that their community should have. It is argued that the existing taxpayers should share in the capital cost of the new arena or library. A new facility will also be included in the development charge on the new home. It is suggested that the new home buyers will pay 70% and the existing resident will pay 30% of their tax bill. Keep in mind that in reality, it is the on going operating costs that will annually impact on every- one's tax bill (old & new homes). We must ask our elected representatives what level of service do we want to pay for? Can we sustain an ever increasing level of service? Wages and other operating cost keep going up, does that mean our taxes will have to keep going up? I must admit that the municipalities in Durham have held the line on municipal taxes, but it is get- ting very difficult to do so. Some of our streets and grants to community organi- zations are feeling the tight money. Fires services, police and municipal workers have been patient through the social contract and other dif- ficult times, but eventually we must pay for every service. I have been on the Resources Development Standing Committee, listen- ing to input on Bill 98 this past week. This input has been valuable and in general, I believe the government is working with our municipal partners and the develop- ment industry, to find the balance. I believe that every taxpayer wants to know what they are paying for. I am sug- gesting that our municipal tax bill should be itemized, so much for snow clearing, so much for road work, park maintenance etc. Furthermore, the new home buyer should have an item- ized breakdown on the devel- opment charge, so much for the new street, so much for the new arena or library. The day is gone when the taxpay- er is going to sit back and keep paying without full knowledge of what it is they are paying for. All politicians, trustees, councillors and MPP's want to promise a new seniors cen- tre, library or water front trail. There is only one taxpayer and they need to know who Is paying? Spring Concert Bring Spring in with a BLAST! "Country Four" also Orono U/C Choir Sat. APRIL 12 7:30 p.m Orono United Church $7.00 each Refrehsments For Tickets Phone any choir member of Dorothy Barnett 983-5382 Joyce Cowan 983-5940 TOLE and DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASSES with Registration & Open House Friday 4 April 1997 12 noon to 8:00 p.m« Saturday 5 April 1997 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Acrylic and Oil Classes Basketry Lamps & Custom Shades Pen and ink with oil rouging Strokework Clinics INSTRUCTION FOR ALL LEVELS 86 Church Street, Orono, Ontario LOB 1MO 905-983-6408