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Port Perry Star (1907-), 13 Jan 1966, p. 5

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Ont. Hydro Changes Rural Rate System Ontario Hydro today announ- ced a streamlining of its rural rate system as a result of con- tinuing development in the rural areas of the province. Hydro "Chairman W. Ross rates with the cost of providing service to various classes of customers, and simplify deal- ings with consumers. There will be no overall increase in revenue to the Commission as a ers. Increases averaging 51 cents monthly will affect an- other group of 165,000--includ- 8: ing 12,000 suburban, 68,000 ( U G O G N E WwW S a farm and 85,000 non-farm rural |, ah residential t 'S. : " : s The past festive season Mr. and Mrs, Allan Carter / in rural areas, and for farms and residences outside suburban areas which use relatively large amounts of energy, bills will be virtually unchanged. Charges for summer cottage accounts will remain at the same level, Electric heating rates are un- changed for separately metered PORT PERRY STAR, with its double week-ends was ideal to all the desired family gatherings. Miss Janet MeMaster vi- sited at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J. Dowson for Christ- mas. On Christmas Sunday Mr. & Mrs. J. Manns entertained most ' iy CRATER 4 00 Che s ' " FREE S SE NFPAAIR ERR FS GIA VSR FIA CY WN ERAT NSE, Thursddy, Jan. 13, 1965 --5 entertained the Carter families including Dr, and Mrs, C. Me- Master, Mr. and Mrs. Holtby, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Sweet- man with several of their child- ren also. Mr. and Mrs, Allan Redman and children spent Christmas with Evelyn's sister, Mr, and AML . : ) of the Dowson families. Mr. & | Mrs. Keith Hickson of Omemee. g: Strike said: "Despite marked in- | result of this rate adjustment." Set ines Sad slmally retund for Mrs. Allan Dowson & family,| Then on Sunday the Redman 8 creases in cost, no major change Effective on bills mailed after ' Mr and Mrs Merle Dowson and | family all gathered at the par- 5 in rates for regular rural elec- April b, 1966, decreases aver- Reduction in energy charges family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dow-| ental home of Mr. and Mrs. hg tric service has occurred dur- aging 71 cents a month will be | for metered electric water heat-| son and family, Mr. and Mrs. | Thos. Redman. PR ing the past 12 years. experienced by a group of 173,-| ers meeting minimum standards Art Dowson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graham Hal © "The revisions are designed 000--including 92,000 suburban, | are included in the new rates.| (On Christmas Sat., Mr. and | held Christmas in their new bg to adjust the rate structure te| 61,000 farm and 20,000 non-|A similar preferred-nrate for Mrs. Cliff Redman held Christ- | Prince Albert home for their HN changed conditions, re- align farm gural residential custom- electric water heating is being introduced for about 40,000 mas for the Eastwood family daughter, Dorothy and her fa- a : ) numbering about 17. They in-| mily. (hs commercial and small industrial | cluded Mr. and Mrs. Jack East-| The family of Mr. and Mrs, $i HE BIGGEST EVER! customers, ) wood and 3 daughters of Min-| Earl Reader were all at home 3 " ; ig den, Glen Eastwood and daugh- | except Bill who flew to Van- RE M h , ; 3 1 It will pay YOU to attend the 20th Annual Bny of fhe creases srs dus ter of Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. | couver for the vacation. Mr. & L to minimum bills being raised] Vor Nn to meet increased basic costs, Clarence Hewson and three | Mrs. Oliver Reader also spent i; . ) . children with Mrs. Geo. East- part of Christmas with them. §: Mr. Strike said: "It costs al- iw most as much to maintain fa- i cilities for a customer who 5. (/ uses electricity only for lights x and other minor purposes as it SA WIN A FUN he VEHICLE SEE . manufacturers, New farm machines Xk -- New industrial equipment -- New methods. 7% acres of indoor displays by over 200 Canadian, American and European does for one who has an elec- U\ tric water heater and other er major appliances. wd. "hls Jovision of the ws AT THE PORT PERRY LEGION HALL ES system reflects changes which nd have occurred on the rural scene oh over the years such as the growth of suburban areas and the concentration of agricultural production into large farm units." Rates will now be quoted in BENEFIT NIGHT Saturday, January 15th 8:30 P.M. FOR BRANCH 606, BAY RIDGES, Ontario. Open 10 AM, --6 P.M, Dally = C.N.E. EXHIBITION PARK, TORONTO, ONTARIO many other utilities. The half-million rural cus- tomers of Hydro will be notified directly by mail of the revision in rural rates. Customers of the municipal electrical utilities are not affected, Daily Draws ° [1's THE BIGGEST! | net amounts with a five per For ONCO ducational Lectures, Conferences, cent late payment charge in- Music by "THE ISLANDERS" Refreshments ORD BR Convention and Social Functions stead of in gross amounts with K AISER JEEP daily. Good parking--warm, clean sur- GYPSY roundings--cafeterias and snack bar. a 10 per cent prompt payment INTERMISSION ENTERTAINMENT BY ROVER of Ask your farm equipment dealer for | discount. The practice of using IH. SCO free admission tickets. net rates is being followed by "The Travellers" ADMISSION $3.00 Per Couple. EVERYONE WELCOME !- aa a =. ro, rT Important news... Mutual Life of Canada dividends increased again! he Re Dividends to ordinary policyholders in 1966 dividends to policyholders--a reflection M 2 Bd will total $19,700,000-an increase of of the Company's efficient operation and The utual Life 0 $1,450,000 over the amount paid in 1965. In addition, the interest rate paid on ac- cumulating dividends will be increased to 5.1 per cent. This is the 11th time in the last 13 years that The Mutual Life of Canada has increased ML 66-48 sound policies. ~ If you are not now a Mutual Life of Canada policyholder, you may share in this success and, at the same time, economically fulfill your life insurance needs. Just talk to your nearest Mutual Life of Canada representative, ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA HERB G. TRAN 136 GARDEN STREET, WHITBY PHONE 668-5968 HEAD OFFICE: WATERLOO, ONTARIO/ ESTABLISHED 1809 hs Po LUTE TLE

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