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I # I Bell Canada Explains Rate Structure to Rotary Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 28,1984 9 Bell Canada's long-range plans may mean that customers customers will pay for their telephones in much the same way they pay for their water or their hydro. Maxine Reid, Bell's Oshawa business office manager, told the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club that her company is studying the possibility of a user-pay system system for all phone subscribers. subscribers. This concept, called local measured service, means that the customer would pay for his local calls according according to how much he used his phone. Billing methods in the user-pay system vary. But they may be based on such things as the distance called, the number of calls, or the total minutes a telephone telephone is in use. Maxine Reid, guest speaker at last week's meeting meeting of the Bowmanville Rotary Rotary Club, assured her audience audience that drastic changes in the phone billing system are many years away. "If we were to receive approval today from the CRTC, we couldn't implement it until 1987 and even then, the change would be gradual," said Ms. Reid. But the office manager added that the present rate system is less than fair and she said alternatives are being studied. "Times are changing in telecommunications and in other advanced techology," . she said. Rotarians were told that Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-110, 126-135 film ' processed. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OSHAWA CAMERA CENTRE LTD 728-4631 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (ACROSS FROM THE PHONE CENTREI Maxine Reid, manager manager of the business office office for Bell Canada in Oshawa, was guest speaker at last week's meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club.' She spoke about the trend towards a user- pay system for local telephone calls. local phone calls are under- priced while long-distance fees are far more than their actual costs. In Ontario, the Bell Telephone Telephone Company must pay out $1.93 for every dollar it receives in revenue from local phone service. However, what the phone company loses in the local system, it gains in long distance distance charges. For every dollar earned in long distance distance revenue, Bell spends only 33 cents, Ms. Reid explained. In describing the local measured service, the Rotary Rotary Club speaker pointed out that much of the United States' phone companies are operated in this manner. manner. When the user-pay system is introduced, most customers customers find that their phone bills go down. In fact, 60 per cent of the population would have a decrease in their phone bills if the system system were introduced. "You pay for what you use, no more, no less," she explained. And Rotarians were reminded reminded that this method is commonly employed throughout the world. "It is the prevailing method of pricing telephone service in most of the world," she said. While Bell Canada is investigating investigating the possibility of a new price system for phone subscribers, the corporation corporation also understands that any changes will require require sensitivity from the STOP INLsave AT MOTORS LTD PACKAGE LUBE, OIL, FILTER 3 Dirty Jobs -- 1 Clean Price a Valuable Coupon for Senior Citizens By appointment present this coupon Friday 1-5 p.m. for $ 5 off *17" only $ 12* 6 at GUARANTIED SERVICE GUARANTEED ON FARTS GUARANTEED FRICE MOTORS LTD COURTICE Hwy. 2 just east of Oshawa 728-8075 Yearly Report of the Newcastle Red Cross Unit company. "Bell Canada recognizes recognizes that it is an emotional emotional issue," she said. "No one likes sudden change. Drastic change is regarded with suspicion." Therefore, the company is seeking public opinion on methods of pricing telephone telephone service. It will not be making changes without consulting the public. Meanwhile, Bell Canada continues to provide a very advanced service at an economical rate. And that's a policy which will be followed followed regardless of future trends in the communications communications industry. "As Bell Canada subscribers, subscribers, you want the best services with the lowest prices, now and in the future." future." said Ms. Reid. Editor's Letters 91 Westwood Cres. Welland, Ont. March 22,1984. Dear John Just a note along with our cheque renewing our subscription subscription to the Canadian Statesman. It seems hard to believe that it has been a year since the family moved to Welland. Although Although it was a big step at the time, things have gone very 1 well during the first year. We do look forward to receiving receiving the Statesman to keep up with the goings on in and around Bowmanville. I should point out that we usually receive receive the paper the following Monday however, there are weeks when it comes on the Friday following printing. Keep up the good work with the paper and hello to all of our friends in Bowmanville. , Yours truly Rod and Marlene Stork and family. To the Editor: For the past two years, I have been researching a book detailing the experiences of Canadians who served or worked in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era. To date, I have confirmed several hundred Canadians who served with U.S., Australian Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces in Vietnam as well as Canadian troops who served with the series of International International Controls Commissions between between 1954 - 73, Canadian journalists, doctors, nurses and others wtiôëè "duties ranged ranged from covert operations to rescuing orphans. I am appealing to your readers, who may have served or know someone who did, to contact: Doug Clark, 7 Douglas Crescent, Fergus, Ontario, N1M1C1 519-843-4019. , Thanking you in advance for your assistance, I remain, Yours truly, Doug Clark. Emergency Services We are called upon when assistance is required following following a fire - we are notified by the Fire Department Department and received a letter of appreciation from the Department, as this service was required after several bad fires this year. We work together with several other organizations and church groups in gathering donations, donations, and in assisting with Special Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wilf Brown, Courtice, hosted a surprise leap year anniversary party at the Hampton Community Centre, on February 25,1984. Babe Brown, sister of the bride, arranged for Bill and Mary Meldrum of Port Hope to be brought to the hall by their son Scott. On their arrival they were surprised to see about 65 friends, neighbours neighbours and relatives. They were seated before a background of a banner made by Bobbi Ann Fairey with greetings on their twentieth anniversary. A decorated table in colours of blue and yellow created a head table with two lovely cakes each with "Bill" and "Mary" and blue and yellow candles. A aguest book was available at the side with a blue flower arrangement, feather pen. depicting their life before and after their marriage. Each page in humorous prose said "This Is Your Life." Those taking part were Mrs. Josie Love, bridesmaid, Courtice; Mrs. Kay Ormiston, Bowmanville; Mrs. Corrine Alp, Ottawa; Miss Jean Beaupre, Mrs. Bessie Marks, Oshawa; Mr. Harold Wilkins, brother, Hampton; Mrs. Millie King, Kingston; Mrs. Joe De Beaupre, Oshawa; Miss Elloa Collacutt, Toronto; Mr. Rick Gay, Oshawa; Mrs. Muriel Woods spoke for several neighbours in Port Hope. A message was read from Ethel Balson, sister, Hampton who was away on holidays. Best man Max Roberts was absent due to the passing of his father. Mr. Harry Gay, brother-in-law, Courtice, brought good wishes on behalf of the entire group. Pictures were taken of all the evening and everyone enjoyed enjoyed a friendly visit. serving food and coffee. I would like to thankthe Pine Ridge Kinettes for their donation donation which was used to help a family, and also express express thanks to the following following groups for their assistance assistance and cooperation in carrying out this service: the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Social Service Women's Group, for quilting quilting and bedding supplies, also Ebenezer U.C.W., Trinity Trinity U.C.W., The Salvation Army, and St. John's Anglican Anglican Church (men and women), St. Paul's Church U.C.W., the local service clubs and ladies' lodges, the Royal Canadian Legion and the firemen's wives. With a special thanks to the churches on duty during our last disaster one week ago. Sickroom Equipment Loan Cupboard During 1983, we loaned nine canes (quad), eleven commode chairs, 35 pairs of crutches, 31 walkers, 49 wheelchairs and 27 miscellaneous miscellaneous items. Several new items were added to the supply, thanks to the generous generous donations of funds which were very much appreciated. appreciated. In November the entire store of equipment was moved to a new location in a mini-storage unit, and the assistance of my husband, son and S.A. Venturers group in accomplishing this move was very much appreciated appreciated as well. Volunteer Services On March 16 a very successful successful appreciation tea was held for the Bowmanville Bowmanville area volunteers, with Mrs. Helen McGrath of Red Cross Corps as speaker. Many long-term volunteers were recognized with the presentation of 142 Service Awards - many thanks to all of you. Youth I was very pleased to present present pins and certificates to two area schools, Waverley Road and Mitchell's Corners Corners Schools, both of which had carried out successful Spellathon projects to raise money for international development development programs in Third World countries. Four students from Bowmanville Bowmanville High School and one from Clarke High School participated in the Red Cross Youth Leadership Leadership Training Camp held in Parry Sound from August 29 - September 2, 1983, and were very enthusiastic about the experiences and learning accomplished there. A letter has been distributed distributed to all schools with information information on a worldwide poster competition. The theme is "Community Based Rehabilitation of the Disabled." All students 15 years of age and under are encouraged to participate. The prize is a trip to Geneva in November 1984. My thanks to all our volunteers volunteers in all services in Red Cross. 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