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If) 2000 Award of Excellence Peter Koslik (1) and Louise Arsenault (c), owners of Newcastle Hardware received an Excellence Award from Rona Hardware in Montreal on November 11, 2000. Award presented presented by Linda Donini representing Rona Hardware. Bowmanville - Durham MPP John R. O'Toole said that media reports about assessment notices showing property values increasing 10 to 20 per cent are causing confusion. "Property owners are being led to believe that a 20 per cent increase in assessment automatically translates into a 20 per cent increase in property taxes," said Mr. O'Toole. "In fact, it is the municipalities which decide the local tax rate. An increase in assessment need not result in an increase in NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 987-3964 www.newcastlefuneralhome.com "Caring for our Community" libéré arc two sides to the property ^ ax equation: (Property Assessment) xfTax Rate) = Property Taxes. If municipalities failed to adjust their tax rates, then the increased assessment would mean higher taxes. However, Mr. OToole does not expect to see this happen happen in Durham. "My optimistic impression is that municipalities in Durham will do the right thing. If property assessment goes up, they will lower the tax rate in order to ensure the ratepayers are not facing higher taxes." the Durham MPP said. Every property in the province is being reassessed as part of the government's ongoing commitment to maintain a fair and transparent transparent property tax system. This means property owners can. for the first time, compare compare the value of their homes with similar properties in other municipalities. Beginning next year, property property tax bills across Ontario will bë uniform. They will show exactly how your taxes are calculated and who is responsible for any changes in the taxes you pay. RECYCLE SUBSCRIBE TO THE ORONO WEEKLY TIMES $25.00 a year. The Community With Future AQUATIC REGISTRATION WINTER REGISTRATION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 9:00 AM-11:00 tyM Ongoing Registration Begins: Monday, December 4 Late Fee as of Monday, December 11 Classes Begin: Saturday, January 6 Locations: Rickard Recreation Complex (Courtice Registration) Courtice Community Complex (Fitness Centre Registration) publication date$: Nov. 22, 2000 , p.o# ( BbSSE MffljgsÈm ; - 1 Cerrens Wellness Centre 5324 Main Street, Orono • (905) 983-5000 A friendly phiœ fur your health needs... ...and G ilk to lift your spirit Pre-Christmas Special 20% Off Art Art & Antiques Purchased or Sold on Consignment We carry ... • Health Supplements • Wheat Grass Juice Bath & Skin Care Items • Jewellery/Clothing Natural Beeswax Products Honey • Candles • Sauces • Cosmetics Registered Massage Therapists Tonya & Douglas Meal It is with sincere appreciation that I say THANK YOU to those voters and supporters who elected me as the next Regional Councillor for Wards 3 & 4. Sincerely, Charlie Trim