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Local skaters do well * ' * The Orono Figure Skating club was well represented by Andrea Burnham and Christy Flintoff at the Eastern Ontario Ontario Sectionals Competition held this past weekend in Gloucester, Ontario, a suburb of Ottawa. Andrea placed first in her flight in the Pre-Novice Ladies subs'ectional event, to qualify for the finals. In the Pre-Novice finals she finished eighth overall. Christy was a keen competitor competitor in the Juvenile Ladies subsectional event. Supports reassessment (Continued from page 1) ment. Mayor Rickard spoke in support of the reassessment reassessment and said there were still inequities in assessment assessment in the Town. The last re-assessment to market value for Newcastle was undertaken in 1975. Counc. ' Hubbard was assured that the reassessment reassessment of Newcastle property would in no way affect the Regional rate. Alt members of council with the exception of j Counc,. Hamre voted to have property reassessed ip the Town of Newcastle, Counc. Hamre points out changes in assessment will result in tax average increases of $29.00 but this can range from a few dollars to thousands. She said the highest percent of increase will exist in Ward three and questions whyfarmers should again take the load. Durham Mall (Continued from page 1) downtown Bowmanville did have a viable downtown core and that supporting the Mall would provide too much commercial commercial space and that a Yes vote would create an instant disaster for downtown Bowmanville. He also said downtown deserved first consideration consideration by council. Webster noted the work 'that had beeh undertaken in the downtown area with the support of council. He said the Bowmanville DBIA wefc prepared fo Stand before the Ontario ' Municipal Board in this matter. Mr. Gasson ' of the Bowmanville Mall, in east Bowmanville, also spoke urging council to deny the request for a rezoning of the Durham Mall property. property. He said the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall is talking to a junior department store that is showing interest in locating in the mall. Over the past few years the mall promotion for a junior department store has been held up due to the economy and also the fact that the Pythbow proposal still exists. Counc. Hubbard spoke in support of the Durham Mall pointing To the need for commercial assess- J'Me Fashions Main Street, Orono, OnV We pay the tax on all yopr purchases Thursday, Friday, Saturday SPECIAL MEN'S JACKETS Size 36 Only , Reg. $75.00 - Now 50.00 Man's Lounging Jacket One Only - Size XI • Oil QC Regular price was $30.00 * fctiVW PANTS 2 pair - Blue Waist sizes 36 and 38 Regular $30.00 Now only $25.00 Men's Assorted Dress Shirts Long Sleeve $7.00 Ladies' Black Velvet Suit 1 only - Newport - Size 10 - Reg. $159.95 Now only $115.00 Black Velvet Knicker & Vest 1 only - Size 9 1 - Regular 64.95 Now priced at $55.00 White Velvet Skirt and Top 1 only - Size 14 - Regular price 47.95 Now only $47.95 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday^ November 30, 1983-7 Hooper calls for council answer Ken Hooper, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, who carries out a running running battle with the Town of Newcastle council over its operation, addressed council Monday night recording his disapproval of the bonus system whereby department heads and non-union staff can be rewarded with bonuses of up to $300.00 every six months. Hooper said the bonus system was illegal under the restraint program and further that it was discrimatory, "I register my disapproval and ask that you stop the system of giving bonuses," he said. Hooper also pointed out that he had written council as to the matter on October 27th and had as yet not received a reply to his questions posed in the letter. Hooper stated he had written written to the Minister of Finance over the matter and- held forth a reply from the minister in which the minister stated that on contact with the town had been told that the extra money was a merit ment and the use of $19.3 million worth of Regional services in Bowmanville. She also said there was need for development and that Durham Mall could add an incentive. Counc. Hobbs also. spoke in support of the Mall and stated that if residents could vote - on the matter it would be supported supported by at least, seventy percent. Counc. Woodyard briefly spoke in support while Counc. Taylor spoke in opposition. Counc. Cowman referred referred to a Bowmanville Downtown commercial study which she said pro- , vided some interesting information information that had never come to the floor. She said the study pointed out that if the businessmen did not coordinate their hours and took other steps to provide provide needed service' they would not continue as an alternative to a shopping mall. Counc. Cowman called for the tabling of the rezoning application until such time as the Region had given final approval to the official plan amendments. amendments. She also said she would have some direct questions relating to the downtown study which she said she had just received. Her tabling motion motion : was seconded by Councillor Woodyard but lost in a recorded vote. 'Co unes . Cowman; Hamre, Taylor and Mayor Ricakrd again supported the denial of the application. application. Mayor'Rickard pointed out that council could not give appro vai'to the rezon- „ in g application w ( hile the . Region has' yet to finalize the proposed official plan amendaient.: . . The iskue could conceivably conceivably cortie before ' council again and in any event will be taken before the Ontario Municipal , Board. increase rather than a bonus. Hooper said if this is the case then those receiving the,merit . increase would have had their salaries increased on the basis of the inept increase and that this would carry over to the next year. Council received his delegation and a reply is to be sent to Hooper in the near future. - NOTICE NEWCASTLE HYDRO 1984 RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT On January 1. 1984, Ontario Hydro will be increasing increasing its wholesale rate to Newcastle Hydro- Electric Commission by some 8.0%. This action has prompted the Newcastle Hydro Commission to review rates at the retail level and find it necessary to implement an average 7.9% increase, increase, effective January 1„ 1984. All accounts to be prorated. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE: metered energy on a one month (net) basis. Regular Service 6.20<c per kilowatt hour for the first -250 KWHRS. 4.20c per kilowatt houf for all remaining consumption. consumption. $4.00 minimum monthly bill. Delayed Payment A late payment charge of 5.0% will be charged on all accounts not paid on or before the due date, with special consideration given to seniors on a fixed income. GENERAL SERVICE: mdtered energy on a one month (net) basis. Demand Charge _first 50 kilowatts of demand in a month - no charge. Balance at $3,25 per kilowatt of demand. Energy Charge 6.20<t per kilowatt hour for first 250 KWHRS. 4.40c per kilowatt hour for next 12,250 KWHRS. 3.10c per kilowatt hour for all additional monthly , consumption. $4.00 minimum monthly bill. Over 50. kilowatts - .35c per kilowatt for all kilowatts'applicable to a maximum billing demand during the previous eleven (11)nonths or the contracted contracted amount, whichever is greater. TRANSFORMER ALLOWANCE: • Distribution - .35c Subtransmission - .35c ■ DELAYED PAYMENT - A late payment charge of 5.0% will be applicable on all accounts not paid on or before the due date. • WATER HEATER RENTAL - rates presently under review Present Rates - 40 gallon Water Heater - $2.£0 per month. 60 gallon Water Heater - $2.80 per month- *100 gallon Water Heater - $4,50 pef month. ★ New Installations discontinued. , * ' ' SENTINEL LIGHTING: 175 Watt $3.04 plus energy. 250 Watt $3.61 plus energy. 400 Watt $3.76 plus energy. Pole rental - 0.75c per month. FLAT RATE WATER HEATING - Schedule#252: 400 Watt element ' 450 Watt element >- 500 Watt element 550 Watt element 600 Watt element 650 Watt element , 700 Watt element , 750 Watt elerijent 800 Watt element 850 Wqtf element 900 Watt elemept 950 Watt element 1000 Watt element 1000/3000 Watt elerhent 150(7/4500 Watt element $ '9.07 per month $10.21 per month $11.34 per month $12.47 per month $13.61 per month $14.41 per month $15.17 per month $16.08 per month $16.83 per month $17.62 per month $18.50 per month $19*35 per month $20.16'per month ,$21.42 per month $32.13 per month Rates shown proval. are subject to Ontario'Hydro Ap- Signed: M.J. Watson, Manager.