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: NEWCASTLE H : V y / 3 0 W ! A A y j i_ 6 A: - : y i A E R A A! C E S T, ROWRARv j! LLE ON L1 C -~3A8 6i) g\ "U. (M Û É tiS Ij v : K,:i , r-ti ^4 ,< y? îÂ-i cr D~s.*F'\ *rïU ••'AÉ = 'T• r '->-<^0! hf É h g|Cs Sl4 n rV NS m Ul «1/ fel £Xi # Lî.VVii ,f rAÎ y*'ÿ Jht<L «kü» *4^ <*y WM W *t!S^/«î.O» t-Av,^ Ni ■v.i • -:■ o 4/, A--^i ta A y yy •î - É * W rt'ir Jf N i,£t *, Close to 300 ratepayers packed the town'sPolice and Fire Building Monday morning in an attempt to persuade Newcastle council that its controversial property re-assessment re-assessment should be revoked. The ratepayers, most of whom were left standing in corridors and stairways for lack of space in Court Room Number Two, spent two hours discussing their complaints complaints against re-assessment. "It is our understanding that this council still has the time and power to reconsider and withdraw the implementation implementation of a tax system which will generate so much ill-will," said Ruth Kaaz, acting chairman of the Town of Newcastle Ratepayers' Association. Association. Newcastle council has not yet acted on the residents' direct request request for withdrawal of re-assessment. re-assessment. However, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Garnet Rickard promised that a public meeting will take place Monday evening, at 7:30 p.m. intheBowman- ville Police and Fire Building. Provincial Provincial assessment officials and representatives of the Town of Newcastle will explain the re-assessment re-assessment process at that time. "I appreciate the number of people that came out this morning and are concerned about assessment...I'm assessment...I'm concerned too," said Mayor Rickard. Councillors Ann Cowman and Ivan Hobbs have introduced a notice of motion calling for the reassessment reassessment to be reconsidered by town council at an upcoming council council meeting. In her presentation to town council, Mrs. Kaaz stated that re-assessment re-assessment was introduced by council council without enough input from the public. In addition, residents are concerned concerned that by basing market value on 1980, council has chosen a year in which real estate values were inflated. inflated. Market value assessment places new levels of property taxation on which there appears to be no justification, justification, said Mrs. Kaaz. "Many homeowners in the town are developing a fear that although ' Vh '®> f Kj v.:r they have already worked hard to establish equity in their homes, they may no longer be able to afford to retain them," said Mrs. Kaaz. Ratepayers are also concerned that they receive limited services for the amount of taxes paid. Moreover, they charge that there are glaring inequities in the assessment assessment methods used. Mrs. Kaaz said she has received close to 300 phone calls from concerned concerned ratepayers. Some of them face tax increases of $500 as a result ft frl v,7 "A:/' " W -f A .W 1 ■/-nil »•/•; . ,<•. yU ilk •cM4WM:KMÎ of re-assessment. Her concerns were backed by about a dozen members of the delegation delegation who either spoke to council or asked questions of the town's elected officials. Mayor Rickard reminded the audience audience that total assessment was unchanged under re-assessment and that properties which have increased increased in value are balanced by those which have decreased. Mayor Rickard added that town council did not approve re-assess- vs* -lA-AA ment without considering a provincial provincial study on the implications of such a move. The study revealed that 5,920 units in the town of Newcastle were over-assessed. "All of these people were paying more taxes than they should," he said. Without re-assessment, there would be a situtation similar to one in which individual employees are being paid different amounts for Turn to Page 11 623-3303 25* Per Copy Issue 7 28 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 130th Year Ruth Kaaz, backed by approximately 300 Town of Newcastle ratepayers, makes her presentation during a meeting of Newcastle's town council on Monday. The residents packed the Police and Fire Building to ask that the municipality rescind its controversial decision to implement re-assessment of properties throughout the town. Streetlight Policy Approved A new policy on rates charged for streetlights in the Town of Newcastle Newcastle was approved Monday by town council, but not without opposition from Councillor Ann Cowman and Councillor Ted Woodyard. Under the terms of the new policy, policy, persons living in rural areas with streetlight services will all pay a single rate. A second rate will be in force for residents living in Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, and part of Orono. Councillor Ann Cowman said that the lighting policy is unfair because it asks Townline Rd. residents to pay for streetlights that were installed installed by the City of Oshawa. "I don't think it's fair that people in the town should pay for streetlights they did not ask for," she said. "I'm a bit worried because I think it will come back to haunt us," warned Councillor Ted Woodyard. He said people in the Orono estates estates subdivision should not be asked to pay for lights along the Townline Rd., for example. Councillor Bruce Taylor stated that he supports the new policy because because the ratepayers want to receive receive equality for the dollars they pay. In the past, the charges for lighting lighting in rural areas have ranged from 1.8 mills to 14.2 mills, he said.!He added that the reviser! policy gives 'common mi ll rate for streetlights m rural areas. A by-law passed by council Monday Monday provides for the new charges to be introduced in this year. Unlike a streetlight policy rejected rejected by council earlier in the year, the program accepted by council Monday states no rural residents residents without lights will be required required to pay towards the cost of street illumination in the Town of Newcastle. MP Against Dumping W aste At Port Granby Newcastle council was advised Monday that its opposition to disposing disposing radioactive waste at Port Granby has the wholehearted support support of Durham-Northumberland MP Allan Lawrence. Early this year, town council passed a resolution urging the Government Government of Canada to veto plans for a permanent disposal site for radioactive wastes near Port Granby. As an alternative, the resolution asked that a permanent site be developed developed by the government in an isolated area where low-level radioactive materials can be disposed disposed of safely. "As a Member of Parliament for the Newcastle and Port Hope areas, I object to thé relocation of any type of dump for radioactive waste in damage caused to the general image and reputation of the area," said Mr. Lawrence. He made these remarks in a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada dated February 2. Mr. Lawrence has asked that the prime minister give his personal attention attention to the request from Newcastle Newcastle council. 3 FLOODING -- The comparatively warm weather of the past few days, plus the rain on Tuesday night has turned quiet streams into raging torrents. Parents Parents of young children are advised to warn their children about playing near creeks. The banks are slippery and the water is flowing fast. We've had some reports of flooding and many residents now have wet basements. SEXY KIDNEYS -- Those Ransberrys are really going all out to raise funds for the Kidney Foundation. Foundation. There's a Sexy man contest on now, with nominations nominations closing this Friday. That will be followed by a dance at Newcastle Community Hall on Saturday, Saturday, March 3rd with tickets available at the door. SORT IT OUT -- Your recycling depot at the Goodyear parking lot, manned by N.E.W. volunteers, volunteers, says "Don't Throw It Out -- Sort It Out." Here's how: 1. Newspapers should be bundled, tied or in boxes or bags. 2. Bottles, rinsed and clean. 3. Cans cleaned and flattened, tops of bottles with cans. Pop cans as is. Separate bottles and cans please. Phone 623-7175 for more information. CENTENNIAL -- A photo in this edition shows some of the Past Masters of the Durham West Orange Lodge as well as the present Master, marking the lodge's 100th anniversary in the county. There are five Primary Lodges in Durham West, Kendal 405, Blackstock 133, Purple Hill 399, Tyrone 764 and Bowmanville Bowmanville 2384. At the birthday celebration, a letter was received ftom MP the Hon. Allan Lawrence, plus a Canadian flag for each primary lodge. MPP Sam Cureatz also sent along an Ontario flag and plaque. SCOUT-GUIDE WEEK -- The West Durham Boy Scout Association, in cooperation with the Girl Guide Association will be operating a display booth in the Veltri Complex from Feb. 19 through 26. Sunday, Sunday, Feb. 26, there will be a Scout Church Service at the Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church on Scugog St. Other events will be listed next week. POOR ELLA -- Metro Zoo's alligator Ella had to be disposed of because her health and appetite were deteriorating. A preliminary post-mortem revealed that her tummy was a virtual penny bank, containing 76 Canadian pennies, 8 U.S. pennies, 4 Canadian nickels, 3 Canadian dimes and 1 English 5 pence piece. They suspect her poor health was caused by copper poisoning. Apparently, it's not unusual. Animals Animals think somebody is throwing them food and gulp down whatever is tossed. Her age was estimated to be between 35 - 40 years. HELP NEEDED -- Rob Bowman from this community community is a Ryerson radio and television art student who has an assignment to do a commercial and needs a volunteer, willing to let him use their home and living room for a setting. If you would be willing willing to allow the taping, please phone 623-6396 Friday Friday after 5 p.m. GIANT RUMMAGE -- The Salvation Army, 35 Division Division St., Bowmanville, is planning a giant rummage and bake sale on Friday, March 2nd. Sale begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Support the Salvation Army, they are about to begin their second century of service service to mankind. Eagles Lose Opener Last night at Bowmanville Arena, the Lakefield Chiefs shocked the Cowan Jr. C Eagles with an 8 - 4 win in the first game of the Lakeshore League semi-finals. The second game goes tonight in Lakefield and negotiations are continuing concerning the rest of the games in the best of seven series. Both teams apparently apparently want a Sunday game, so it probably will be decided by the O.H.A. Another upset occurred in the other semi-final series, with Little Britain defeating the Lindsay Trent Huskies 6 - 3. They also play again tonight. 7 fiocul yoman Wins Sweetheart Draw t < Judy PoweiF.Xa Bowmanville resident, Was the winner of the Bowmanville Business Centre's draw for a weekend for two at the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto. Her ticket to Toronto was presented on Monday, February 13, by Marilyn Kowal (left), of Bowmanville Travel. Boundaries Commission Recommends Realignment The Durham Region will gain a new riding in the Whitby/Oshawa area if the provincial government decides to revise Ontario's electoral electoral map. In addition to creating the new riding of Durham Centre, the Ontario Ontario Electoral Boundaries Commission Commission has recommended a realignment realignment of Durham East. The Commission suggests that Durham East no longer include portions of Oshawa but the riding would gain additional territory in the north. Realignment would mean that the western boundary of the riding would end at the Oshawa city limits. In the north, the riding would include include more of Scugog Township, including including Port Perry. The three-member commission investigating electoral boundaries has recommended that five new ridings ridings be created in Ontario. This would bring the number of seats in the Legislature to 130. The proposed new riding of Durham Centre would be located between Oshawa and Durham West. It would include the Town of Whitby, south of Taunton Rd., and that section of Oshawa bordered on the south by King St., on the east by Ritson Rd., and on the north by Taunton Rd. The proposed changes were announced announced last week and could be in place in time for a spring election in 1985. Ontario's electoral boundaries have been unchanged since 1975. , INSTRUCTORS NEEDED - The Navy League is desp- I . erately in need of instructors and cadets to participate participate in activities in the local corps. Instructors must be at least 19 years of age, have a grade 12 education and be a Canadian citizen. Interested cadets need only be between the ages of 13 and 18, inclusive. If you would like to know more about the programs and activities of the Sea Cadets, call Lt. Don Foster at 623-1776 between six and 10 p.m. on Monday nights, or at his home number, 728-5737. Information may also be obtained from Byron Woolsey at 623- 9394. VISUAL ARTS -- The Ontario Arts Council must be impressed with the work being done at the Visual Visual Arts Centre, off Simpson Avenue. Recently, they increased their grant to the Centre by $1,500 for a total of $5,000. This should enable the Centre to expand its programs even more. Congratulations to them. HOCKEY CARDS -- Region Police Constable John Logan brought in a photo of his Boyle Bantam Selects for this week and also left information on another project. It's called Police, Law and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) with Oshawa Generals hockey club and Durham Regional Regional Police working together. It involves collecting hockey cards of Generals players from policemen, pasting them in a special folder and attending the Police Appreciation Night at the Civic Auditorium in March when prizes will be won. Ask for more details details at any Regional police office. u I'i Head-on Collision Kills Bowmanville Resident A head-on collision near Courtice Saturday night, claimed the life of a Bowmanville man. Dead is James Frederick Rankin, 36, of 67-1/2 King Street East. Durham Regional Police say the victim was castbound on Highway Two when the car he was driving crossed the centre line, colliding with a vehicle vehicle driven by Etienne Calcstanti, 49, of Wilson Road North, Oshawa. The accident occurred about 6:15 p.m.