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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 29,1992 1993 Rent Control Figures Set by Minister of Housing The rent control guideline for 1993 will be 4.9 per cent. The 4.9 per cent guideline is the first to be calculated under the new Rent Control Act, and is a reduction from the 1992 guideline of 6 per cent. Police Report Seven Fatalities Since June 3, 1992, this District has investigated a further seven fatal collisions which resulted in nine persons persons being killed. This brings our. year-to-date total to 28 collisions resulting resulting in 40 deaths. Two collisions occurred on Highway Highway 401, 2 on other King's Highr ways, two on county roads and one on a township road. Investigation has revealed that two of the collisions involved alcohol and in an additional two collisions, the victims failed to use seatbelts. Four of the collisions involved single single motor vehicles. In four of the seven collisions, the victims were area residents. One of the collisions involved an A.T.V. and one involved a motor vehicle vehicle and a pedestrian. To help us to reduce these tragic statistics we ask that you - don't drink and drive - wear your seatbelt The guideline is the amount by which a landlord can increase the rent for a unit once each year. Most tenants tenants in Ontario receive a rent increase no greater than the guideline. The guideline is based on increases in the costs of operating rental hous- ■ ing averaged over three years. These operating costs, of which property tax is the largest portion, accounts for 2.9 per cent of the guideline figure. The guideline also includes 2 per cent to cover the cost of repairs to the building. building. In some cases, landlords may receive receive an increase of up to 3 per cent above the guideline for necessary, legitimate legitimate repairs or for very high increases increases in utilities or property taxes. To receive an above-guideline increase, increase, a landlord must justify the costs at a rent control hearing. The Rent Control Act was passed by the government in June, and takes effect on August 10,1992. By August 10, the Ministry will have reorganized its offices and procedures procedures to administer the new system. Until then, the current rent review system system remains in place. Applications submitted prior to August 10 will be dealt with under the temporary rent review legislation. Applications submitted on or after August 10 will be handled under the new Rent Control Act. CMHcfjSCHL Helping lo house ( jmadtnni Question haUilatlon. rnmpler sur nous HOMEOWNERS DO YOU QUALIFY FOR $5000 ASSISTANCE FOR HOME REPAIRS If you are a low-income homeowner, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 (which may not have to be repaid) to assist you in repairing your home or make it accessible to a disabled person. Funds are made available through CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION. We are now processing applications for the 1992 budget allocation. If you require financial assistance in repairing your home, please contact our office to apply for the RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RRAP). COLETTE GRANT ENTERPRISES Canada 416-404-0020 cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., Bowmanville 623-6000 428-1206 (Toronto Line) "Associate Brokers •Sales Representatives RE/MAX experience gets results! Large semi 3 bedrooms, family room, 2 baths and tastefully decorated. , VENDORS HAVE BOUGHT FIRM!! MUST SELL $127,900. Vinnie Gupta 1 OPEN THIS SUNDAY 14 p.m. 145 George St., Newcestle Over 2000 sa ft. home, 4 bedroom, family room, 3 baths, 52x190 lot, all fenced!! Vendor is transferred and must sell - $187,900.00. Vinnie Gupta* 623-6000 24 Hr. or 987-1709 DOUBLE YOUR SERVICE!! Call Carol Hallman* or Dianne Warren* 623-6000 24 Hr. Pager Carol Hallman* Salas Rap. START HERE! 2 bedrom mobile, large eat- in kitchen, new bathroom, 2 car parking. V"' j* - ? COZY ALL BRICK! 3 bedrooms, family room with skylights, fireplace in livingroom,, hardwood foors. Lot 60'x200\ Dianne Warren' Sales Rep. DON'T MISS THIS! Spacious Semi, 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, interlocking 1 patio, fully fenced yard. INGROUND POOL! 3+1 bedroom, totally finished rec room with wet bar, renovated kitchen. $144,990 LESS $5,000 REBATE Rod Doris 11 ONLY $500 DOWN IN INITIAL DEPOSIT MINIMUM 5% DOWNPAYMENT O.A.C. Brand new homes to be built in north Bowmanville. CALL ME DIRECT; TODAY! Call Kay Brown* 623-6000 or 623-3150 37 ACRE HORSE FARM Only 15 minutes from town - $329,000. Century home, 4 stall horse barn, good outbuildings, property totally fenced. YEAR ROUND LAKE PROPERTY /<• : : 'x'.iV David Passant 11 3 bedroom stucco bungalow with dining room, 4 pc. bath and sun room, totally fenced lot with patio, near the Bowmanville Harbour. Just $5,000. down to qualified purchaser. Only $77,900. CENTRAL BUNGALOW 2 bedroom brick with dining room, high unspoiled basement suitable for rec room, newer furnace, heat costs under $400.00 last year, $99,800. Ask for David Passant** 623-6000 24 Hr. Pager SALLY STAPLES associate broker 623-6000 ** COUNTRY PROPERTIES ARE IN DEMAND you've been thinking of 3.55.acres, fantastic view) horse barn, paddocks $207,000 listing - take advantage of the current lack of competetion and low interest rates to put SOLD on your front lawn. Please call me for a free appraisal! Ellen Bush 11 BE THE PROUD OWNER! 3 bedroom, family home with separate dining room, greenhouse kitchen with centre island and pantry. A must to see at $149,900. AET COMMUNITY! 2 bedroom homes, maintenance free, with all facilities, recreation centre, spa, pool, golf. Prices start at $54,900. James Bush 1 OVER 1600 SQUARE FEET! Nicely decorated 3 bedroom with main floor family room with fireplace, greenhouse kitchen, plus in-law apartment. Asking $156,900. Don't Beat Around the BUSH! Call James or Ellen Bush** 623-6000 or 623-8512 Doug Humphrey' GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Large bungalow on 65' x 165' fenced lot. Bowmànville. Asking $102,500. BUILDING LOTS NORTH ORONO - 10th Line W. of Hwy. 35. Georgeous treed lot, 207* x 215'. Asking $55,000. NEWCASTLE NORTH^fl/Qacre lot with terrific view. Only $54,900. S UVe LAKEFRONT - Over 1000', 20 acres East of Newcastle. Asking $290,000. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL DOUG HUMPHREY** 623-6000 l'iri Local Brokers Announced for $1.1 Billion Fund For Jobs Ontario Richard Allen, the Minister responsible responsible for jobsOntario TrainingFund, today announced a series of brokers from across the province who will coordinate coordinate the $1.1 billion program designed designed to help create 90,000 jobs over three years. The brokers in this area is The Regional Regional Municipality of Durham Social Services Department, located at 44 Bond Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, LIG 6R2. "By striking partnerships with business, labour and training organizations organizations at the community level, we are providing the long-term unemployed with a chance to upgrade their skills and return to the workforce," said Minister Allen. jobsOntario TrainingFund is not a wage subsidy, but provides up to $10,000 in training credits to private companies for every new job created under the program, Half of that assistance assistance may be used to train a firm's existing existing workforce. Up to 20,000 subsidized non-profit childrens spaces will also be created across the province, as will thousands, of pre-employment training places reserved reserved for people who require upgrading upgrading in basic literacy and numeracy skills. Half of the jobs stimulated by the program will be filled by social assistance assistance recipients, and the rest by unemployment unemployment insurance cxhaustces. "The government appreciates that local organizations arc among those best-placed to identify and respond to the training needs of business and unemployed unemployed workers, That's why we have decided to coordinate delivery of the entire program through a network of community and regional brokers." Local brokers are responsible for matching program participants with potential employers, training institutions, institutions, and employment support services services such as childcare, jobsOntario TrainingFund TrainingFund will be available to employers and workers throughout Ontario by mid-August, Includi 1315 iq, ft, of flnlihid bmmml «ni,