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HYDRO RELEASES 1991 RATE PROPOSAL Ontario Hydro is proposing s S S s s s s S s s an average rate increase of s S 7.8% beginning January 1, 1991, Ontario Hydro President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Franklin, announced today. "Hydro cannot keep the 1991 Is your R S P the best? 5 For a complete selection s 3 SELLING ALL GRADES OF: Carpet &_Viny| Quarry Tile contact 60”“ increase in line with our GORDON FRENCH . . previous price increases," at etc. said Franklin- "There are 5 PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENTS s at REASONABLE PRICES ‘ i; numerous pressures on our , costs that are pushing up the S s price of electricity." S 805 Blackburn lieu: PD. Box 219 3 AND REPAIRS In 1991, rates must recover 3 Kingston, Ont. Delta. Ont. 5 STEAM CLEANING! the cost of new generating Jun-7511 92872:“: * and. transmissmn famhtlfes’ $ 5 s s s s 5 Ask for FREE Estimate Satisfaction Guaranteed env1ronmental protectmn requirements and increases to wages and prices because of inflation. Hydro also has to recover much higlrer pension costs due to a recent Supreme Court ruling, additional research funding to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and funding to the Atomic Energy Control WESTPORT OFFICE (613)273-2852 PORTLAND OFFICE (613)272-2291 35mm -â€"-REAI. ESTAYE I. ll). REALTOR SEELEYS BAY - 3 bedroom aluminum clad CHANTRY AREA - Two bedroom home with Board as stipulated by the home at outskirts of village on large many extras. Landscaped l acre lot, federal government. lot, 2 garages, nice trees. $79,900. attached garage and paved drive. A A good portion of Hydrols â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"' real doll house that mils! be seen. increase is needed because RIDEAU SYSTEM â€" Enjoy all seasons at of new facilities coming into service. "Our customers' use of electricity grew by 5% in 1989 over the year before this cottage on Cranberry Lake near Seeleys Bay. Deck overlooking water, sleeping cabin, treed lot, 192' front. $96,500. waterâ€" | l $82,500. I BIC RIDEAU LAKE -â€" Furnished cottage on 3 acre sloping lot. bath/sept ic, excellent waterfront . Easy access, and it is expected growth Will % large dock. $133,000. continue," said Franklin. "As NEAR ELGIN â€" 2 bedroom mobile home in new facilities to meet Ontario's excellent condition. Fenced yard with ' NEAR PORTLAND â€" Large 1 year old, thrt- power needs come on line, patio and storage shed. Appliances bedroom bungalow, close to Big Rideau. their cost must be reflected 1‘nCIUdEd- $25,500. Features spacious eatâ€"in kitchen. in electricity prices." _â€"â€"' huge livingâ€"room, l’2 baths, douqu In 1991’ two units at Darlington WESTPORT VILLAGE â€" Nearly new modern b garage, l acre lot on paved road. generating station will be custom built 3 bedroom bungalow within ’ $l26,500. in operation and new walking distance of beach. finished. , transmission facilities in carpeted family room plus workshop in I LYNDHURST â€" 2 bedroom llOmt‘ with access southwestern Ontario will basement- $129,000- 1| to Lower Beverley Lake. Home be brought into serviceI As completely updated. Large garage and well, Hydro will return to BURRIDGE LAKE â€" Small cottage on i level lot. Only $77,500. operation two units at the sloping lot to Sand beach. Great for l R-L. Hearn generating station kids. Won't last long. $59,900. ' WATERFRONT HOME â€" Newer 5 bedroom in Toronto. â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€"'â€"' i home, Cananque waterway near |.\'lltlhurs "I reminded consumers last UPPER RIDEAU â€" Cottage lot, slightly [ Custom built with fireplace, finished week that we would face elevated, over 200 feet frontage on i basement, heat pump, jacuzzi tub and doubleâ€"digit increases in the Duck Bay. Good road access. $45,000. many extras. $169,000. M.L.S. cost of electricity next year â€"â€"_â€"_â€" because of the added effect CHAFFEYS LOCK - 24 acres fronting on RIDEAU SYSTEM â€" Treed i to 3 acre of the federal government's Marina Road just off pavement, excellent lakefront lots on Sand Lake. Nature proposed Goods and Services wood lot, possible building site. at its best. Road access. Tax," said Franklin. "The $25,000- $64,900. each. overall effect of rising costs makes electrical efficiency OPEN HOUSE â€" May 5, 1â€"4 P.M. PORTLAND AREA â€" 3 ac re well [reed imprcvements all the more Waterfront home plus a guest cottages level building lot. Ideal rural important. savings from on Cranberry Lake. Furnished, 4% acres, setting for your future home. increased efficiency will take 900' shoreline. Call for details. Asking $13,500. pressure off our existing and future generating system, and help customers reduce their electricity bills." Hydro has budgeted $3 billion from now to the year 2000 for programs to help electricity users reduce their consumption. Hydro's proposed 7.8% increase George Wing Malgalel Vandermeev Flank Penln Chm Landon Bill (,alhlnu ln-da Sim-lo ls _ Sales Representative Sales Replesenlallve f.R.I. C R A. Salt-n. Rt'pu'st'nlallvv Salt-v. Rum-wiltmlw . an average, .Custoger Crosby -- 272-2442 Westpon â€" 273-5484 Ponland â€" 2722591 vahoru - 2722653 llylll â€" 359-5579 Wei-(pun - 273-3052 Increase. Large industrial customers served directly by Ontario Hydro would see their bills increase an average 7.4%. Ontario's 315 municipal utilities would be charged an average 7.9% more. Based on Consumption of John McKlnley Ken Doblng Edgar Connell Jim Wing Barclay Thompson Sham" Dunn-vilv . _ . Sales Replesenlatlve Sales Representative Sales Repwbenlaliw Salvo Rvawntallw Sales Repmoenlallve Sal-u. liu-pu'wnlatlw kilowatt-hours of electmclt Seeley's Bay â€" 387-3877 Lyndhum â€" 928-2042 Elgin â€" 359-5753 whim... _ 273.3244 Wenpon _ 273.2878 Wt'slpnvl _ 27.15204 ’ Ontario householders would pay on average about $4.50 more per month for Hydro’s proposed 1991 increase. Electricity bills to residential Customers served by the municipalities now average $64.50 per month for 1,000 kilowatt-hours of power. Hydro's proposal has been submitted to the Minister ‘ of Energy and will be reviewed by the Ontario Energy Board. me IUUI’LE Ufllla “MIC! [B Pix/H ile/ Juan Cole Secretary Portland Ollkv Valerie Bum. Auoclale Bloke! Portland - 272-2277 “T HE lOCAl. REALTOR” USTINGS 0 SALES 0 APPRAISALS ° WRTGAGES Ken Burns Bloke! Portland - 272-2277 Dowvn Knapp Svrlelary WHIpon OHM v