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rio weekeneedecember181993 st library news library staff offers christmas poem to all readers the visitor by sheila mcleod twas the night before christmas the library was closed oer in their corner the com puters all dozed markham hydro elbctoc cxmhsskdn y 1994 rate soffidule the markbam hydro electric commission has approved a 1j decrease in electricity rates which will take effect on january 1 1994 this is the 12th consecutive year in which markham hydro has been able to offer its customers a rate which is not only less than the wholesale cost of power passed on by ontario hydro but less than many other utilities as well this reduction in rates can be attributed to a number of factors for the first time in markham hydros jnstory the cost of wholesale power purchased from ontario hydro will not increase a warmer than expected summer resulted in increased revenues compared to budget projections as part of a markham hydro strategic plan corporate objectives were established and staff were encouraged to look for value improvement ideas in their day to day work activities this plan was instrumental in producing many cost saving oppor tunities under social contract legislation markham hydro is required to reduce payroll costs by 352800 in each of the- next three years unpaid vacation days staff reductions and other cost saving initiatives under the social contract have been applied to the 1994 rates and make up 03 of the overall rate reduction if you have any questions regarding the 1994 rates please contact ed benvenuto- consumer services manager at 4773810 markham hydro commission and staff are very proud tobe able to offerour customers a reduction in electricity rates we are committed to searching for additional ways to minimize rates and serve you better bimonthly residential rate schedule first 500 kwh 11810 balance 7090 minimum bill 735 water heater rental 40 gallon 460 per month 60 gallon 560 per month 100 gallon 825 per month administration charges 880 5 added 855 plus bank charges 880 per trip 1760 during workhours 2780 after work hours disconnect reconnect 2780 after work hours change of occupancy late penalty nsf cheques collections reconnections monthly general service rate schedule demand charges 050 kw no charge next 4950 kw 515 per kw of demand balance 1245 min bill under 50kw 735 min bill over 50kw based on the highest billing demand in previous 1 1 months 60tf per kw of demand energy charges first 250 kwh next 12250 kwh next 1748700 kwh balance 118u per kwh 7690 per kwh 5630 per kwh 3580 per kwh m markham hydro electric commission 8100 warden avenue po box 4100 markka ontario ur 8h7 tel 4773810 fhukmagnb chairman doamcnabb co akaa walker vicechairman bldburaett commissioner mayor fruksoupitti commissioner the surveillance lights blinked their bright eyes and swivelled around in utter surprise when a jolly old gent carry ing a novel appeared with eight rein deer and an elf with a shovel ho ho hollered santa for thats who it was ive a book to return my last name is claus but no one replied cause no one was there except for old santa his elf and his deer tine thinghe grumbled i drive all this way with an elf and eight rein deer and oerloaded sleigh to find theres no action in library or town he jingled his bells and laid his book down the pages whirred open and who should ascend from the midst of the story that dickens had penned but scrooge and bob cratchit tiny tim and the rest all joyfully singing in old- fashioned dress i nokia christmas special 00 289 4757101 cellelnat 24hrs sales service 7780 woodbine ave unit 3 markham cartel approved agent markham vacuum centre eureka builtin christmas extravaganza installation 3 inlets 7095 air driven power head vac socks 95 uv portable vacuum bags get1free buy 2 packs of 2 factory trained fulltimo installers on staff j j standard power head hose 149 deluxe power head hose s ih 30 ft hose tool set 79 m model 492 5000 m ft central vacs 1 yr money bade guarantee up to loyr warranty store hours monfri 96 sat 95 markham vacuum centre a a q 4355 hwy 7 unionville garage kit 4995 weseniceaxi ail mokes modas of portable and central 3 i iti wm 4798273 they set up a table with sil ver and lace with sprigs of bright holly at everyones place they dined on roast goose and savoury stuffing plum pudding and fruit and when there was nothing left on the platters but pips from the grapes santas eight reindeer cleaned off the plates scrooge hoisted his tankard and said we are blessed for this years reunion is surely the best may the spirit of christmas live on once again in the heart of this town goodwill to all men make that goodwill to per sons santa advised these oldfashioned greet ings have all been revised then he jingled away with his elf and his deer and presents galore on the sleigh at the rear as the others slipped silent ly back to their pages back to the yuletide of long ago ages a tiny voice whispered as the steeple clock chimed merry christmas to you and all personkind with the best of old and new greetings from the whitchurchstouffville library staff ibm ytt- taajlismso reservations 18005673376 7053252256 fern hollydays great food xc ski hot tub pool entertainment 86 fireplaces 3 oay packages ppdbl chrlstmm 1 child free 310 boxing day 2 kids free 310 nfyari335 settled new ytar jan 79 h0 to 175 rr50n6aonluv6h5 advertising correction eatons gifts under appearing in this paper wednesday december 15 1993 due to supplier delivery problems the fol lowing items will not be available page 4 vanity fair satin sleepshirt and pjs in colours parfait ice blue and vanilla other colours are available page 1duc d6 truffles 250 g price higher than advertised should read 699 inadvertently the errors listed appeared in our advertising we sincerely regret any inconvenience or confusion to our customers eatons giftware linen clearance outlet prechristmas sale 7 days only save up to ao featuring 11 ft kosta boda crystal stemware vases candlesticks bowls fitz floyd giftware dinnerware dolls kitchen gadgets brass giftware silver serving pieces plush toys novelties picture frames crystal wood upper canada soaps duvets sheets comforters towels plus much much more no schmid musicals kosta boda multichef leeber silver fieldcrest springmaid texmade cannon more 4466 sheppard ave e west of mccowan near lumberguys factory outlet 2982196 off manufacturers suggested prices r 4466 sheppard ave east s go hwy 401 z i o nt s