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1 0125010$Ave. 3453350 o2303Lakes1m33.W. 3270733 0386Ir0quoisSh0re nu. 3403433 «13345311413425 327-5200 oHopedaIe Mall 32145931 ~2322H0yaIMndsorDr. 3331933 1 91351130193103. 3450421 ‘gmgpmnuuw 13420054 o754310mend. 7 3253300H-233vggm11133.“ 3453220 40331111133111” 3424533 0270N.Sewicefld. (1041112330031) Ontario Hydro hiked the rate it charges local utilities by 8.3% last year. Oakville Hydro passed on a 5.9% increase to local con- sumers, which the utility compa- ny subsidized with $2-million. (See 'Hydro' page 8) Strong said Ontario Hydro is committed to holding the line on rate increases in‘1994 and limit- ing increases to at least the rate of inflation for the rest of the decade. “We‘will challenge our staff to find further cost containment measures so there’s no increase in costs to (Oakville) consumers in 1994. If Ontario Hydro can do it, we can do it,” Brewer said. Ontario Hydro chairman Maurice Strong' announced Tuesday that 4,500 jobs will be cut in an effort to reduce the utili- ty’s $34-billion debt by one third over the next 10 years. Oakville Hydro Commission chairman Jack Brewer has pre- dicted a 0% rate increase for local consumers in 1994 in the wake of Ontario Hydro’s announcement that it won’t be increasing its rates next year. Consumers will get rate break says Oakville Hydro chairman By SAL BOMMARITO Oakville Beaver Staff Police said the 10-year-old Oakville girl was walking home from school and had reached Mary Street and Dorval Drive when she was approached by a group of five boys. (See 'Four' page 2) The incident happened at approximately 3:20 pm. Tuesday. The oldest boy was 12 years old, while the other four were all under the age of 12, report the Halton Regional Police. Police said the knife involved had a seven-inch blade. A 10-year-old Oakville girl was robbed at knifepoint by a gang of five boys while walking home from school in central Oakville Tuesday afternoon. Girl robbed by knife-wielding gang of boys 12 year-Old boy faces chargesij You've Always Knnwn [Is For our Ilnnnls, Mnflins, Bunnies, flnflee And Much Mann! I\Inw 75am“ Has. . . A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 31 No‘ Generation 2000 is a charitable, non-profit, non-partisan national organization made up of 38 young Canadians aged 18 to 26 divided into eight touring groups. Their aim is to promote a genera- tion of youth in Canada who are more informed 'Get involved' the message 0f Generation 2000 youth group By ROSS POLLOCK Special to the Beaver “Get informed. Get active. Take control.” That was the message passed on to Appleby College students, Wednesday morning, by the National Youth Tour, Generation 2000. National Youth Tour members (I to 1') Michelle Steele, from Victoria, Jim Pfefl‘er of Calgary, Christy Clarke from Comox, 8.0 and (front) Rosie Katsak of Pond Inlet, NWT. .. 30 FRIDAY: MARCH 12, 1993 The four-member troupe which visited Appleby College performed a 30 minute theatrical piece based around issues such as the environment, poli- tics, the economy and health concerns. “We want to encourage Canadian kids to show their concerns and get involved in the decisions that will effect them,” said Christy Clarke, leader of thegroup. about national issues and actively involved in deci- sions relating to the future of Canada. During the presentation, each member of the (See 'Students‘ page 2) 'Toastedorplain, ourdelicious BAGEISaresemed . fieshevaydayinalocationnewyou.” . (Photo by Peter McCuskgr) W CENTRES 44o INGLEHAHT STREET 844-3240 Affiliated with Dr. H. Bemsteln, C. Psych. Assoc. Todav's PORTFOLIO. SPORTS..- BUSINESS Paper INSIDE We Prepare Winning style St. Ignatius of Loyola drama entry hard to top Local audio component maufacturer finds niche ' Electronic 7" ( filing When fl We Prepare Your Income Tax Return All Oakville Locations. 1 Eisltgcltlcgfiie A e a , min 11 PP lye}: 333-1212 gto Sounds of success 75 Cents (GST included) Page 29 Page 1 0 The Income Tax§pecialisls 24-25 3Lf 26-28 29-31