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iHl persotls from Huron, man of the United Townships ing applause from those present: may a our most important This tense and uncomfortable
Bruce, Perth, Wellington and group, also raised the question of That if a decrease in service reli- resottr Hans Feldmann of session set the mood for some of
Waterloo counties attended a ?arming hazards under hydro ability could slow Hydro's rate of R.R.3, L 'towel, suggested, the comments during the discus
preliminary meeting of the Royal lines. He described a expansion, "we as individuals Pat Daunt, of R.R.2, Gorrie, cion period. The time was limited
Commission on Electric Power demonstration on electrical could accept the inconveniences urged, "it is high time that the and many speakers concentrated
Planning in Wingham last effects in the Barrie area ..with of minor service interruptions." consumer as, well as the farmer on the need for, a review of
Thursday• only half as many wires as the JUNIOR VIEWPOINT assume responsibility' for the Ontario Hydro policies and ply
The show of unity was not lost ones proposed out of Bruce."A Listowel Central School preservation, of agricultural land Some speakers expressed their
on -the commission members: "it � If everyone was to receive the grade eight student added in Ontario. What is the price of an thanks for the chance to voice
is the largest crowd yet and the 'amount of shock in this room right another dimension of"concern at acre of food lancj in the context of their opinions at hearings
most unanimous as far as concern now as I did (in the demonstration the meeting. "Will progress eat the world food shortage?" independent' of` Ontarlo Hydro
over a central issue," said trailer), the room would be up our foodlands with generating NOT ACCEPTABLE control.
Commissioner Dr. William cleared in a hurry," Mr. Moore stations, transmission lines, rhe brief presented by, the The four-hour meeting ran the
Stevenson, concluded, highways, dog food companies, Christian Farmers Federation of limit without* allowing for the
The issue was, the loss of land, - PRESERVE FOODLANDS city people who want weekend Ontario was the most intiusive hearing of five additional briefs.
especially prime agricultural His concerns were echoed by retreats?" Dean Clarke asked. and intensive of the evening. B. half-time. however,
land, - for hydro generating the seven representatives of the ranted, we will likely have lots "The Christian Farmers Federa- commission members said they
tations and power lines. This participating townships, "We to' eat, but what about my tion believes that Ontario Hydro were convinced 'of `the need for
concern was stressed over and have n ow one mistake, let's not children and their children?" has in the past been quite another meeting in this area. The
o er again in the 14 briefs make more," George Adams of The Huron County Beef ignorant of the true value of food large turn -out and the united
pr ented at the meeting. Turnbery Townshipleaded. Improvement Association was re- land. Ontario Hvd'ro's format for concern was indication that one
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PWhat did come as some "The erection of t ansmission presented by Harry Hayter of public participation meetings has meeting is not sgfficient. Mr.
surprise to the commission, towers on our top producing food- Stephen Township. "We feel that been unacceptable. Many .of aur McKague said. Representatives
however, were the voiced offers lands will in ake farming future electric power plants and presenodifficulties are in part the of the five groups were assured
of co-operation from those operations dangerous and, transmission lines should be built result of inadequate public their briefs would be heard at the
present, both in working with the inefficient," Harry Winkel of on low priority agricultural land control over past Ontario Hydro next meeting, which is tentatively
commission and in working Howick Township concluded. or on non-agricultural land," he goals and practices," scheduled for the week of Jan. 12,
together, ' and the manifest. Eldon Vines of Wallace Town= said. One of, the issues he raised The "largest" group 1976 in Listowel
agreement between urban and ship presented statistics to Has new te'the commission: farm represented at the meeting was (The Listowel Banner)
rural groups. support the importance bf Bruce, liability increases due to hydro led by Bill Armstrong of R,R.4,
CANTDU SPEAKS Huron, Perth, Lambton, Water- corridors. Wingham. He spoke for "a group
The first group to present a loo, Wellington, Middlesex and George Adamti explained that of concerned teenagers" and Be alse't� t
brief was CANTDU, a Goderich- ' Oxford counties in Ontario agri- farmers are liafil'c for damage to suggested that "in the future
based group of activists who focus culture. hydro towers on their land. Power generating stations be placed at
mainly on the implications of The Peel Township representa- lines are forced onto the farmer, the actual place of need, thereby be safe
nuclear power use in the country. tive voiced the major opinion: Mr.Adams said, but the .farmers eliminating miles of high-voltage 9
CANTDU representative Donald "We conclude that it is moralh aren't -sure of how far the liability transmission lines and conserving
McKee spoke for rive other wrong to exchange our good food extends. A damaged power line I,aluable prime agricultural be secure.
groups that have joined with lands for development and not could cause -thousands of dollars land," When asked by the When decorating your
CANTDU to present a united preserve them for future genera- of damage and could make the meeting chairman, George Christmas tree, remember
front. tions, when so much land is avail- farmer liable to suit industries McKague, how 'many teenagers that children and pets will
Mr, McKee's brief, was not so able, without destroying our "hose hydro is cut or by the were represented by the group, naturally be drawn to the
much a presentation of concerns agricultural land," damage, he suggested. Mr. Bill replied: "We- represent the colorful decorations.
As..a request for funding to study Reeve Lorne Murray of Mary- Adams proposed that the tgenagers o1' Ontario."
certain issues for the ultimate borough Township issued a Glass and plastic orna-
commission investigate the All the briefs presented had
submission of findings at a formal statement that came as, some -meats may be bitten by
hearing. He asked for approval 06 what of a shock to the possibility of Ontario Hydro one underlying theme: save our little ones, cords pulled I
a total budget of $12.500 for the commission: the environmental assuming the liability coasts since agricultural land. If agriculture and tinsel ingested by cu- 1
-the farmer has no options" as to was the hero of the meeting, rious cats - all with less
group. effects of hydro corridors have not the placing of the 'power lines on however, Ontario Hydra seemed than festive results. So I
Mrs. Marilyn Penfold bf R. R.6, yet been researched. "these his property. to- be the unmistakable black- make sure that. your
Goderich, followed in CANTDU's proposed major hydro corridors NEW CONbITIONS hatted villain. Ontario Hydro Christmas tree is thor-
steps with a short presentation of coming down through our area y I
About 170 property 'owners on representatives at the meeting oughly balanced.
concerns about nuclear power would disrupt agriculture in a way the now -existing Bruce -to -Sea- suffered an uncomfortable but
plants and their effects on detrimental to the production of forth right=of-way were repre- mercifully brief period of As'a safety precaution 1
society. "I would like to know f000," Reeve Murray said."To sented by David McCallum of embarrassment when one secure the tree with• in- �
more about the implications of my knowledge a complete, inde- R.R.I. Wingham. The Bruce- speaker asked that they rise' and visible wires -,to be -sure
thermal pollution by all the pendent environmental impact Huron Powerlilne Negotiating identify themselves. When one of that it is held firmly. All
proposed power plants," she study has not yet been done on Committee expressed its Ontario - H•ydro's • officials said possibly harmful . objects 1
said. "What is the real cost of these proposed hydro corridors. should be placed high 1
nuclear'power? Why aren't more The Listowel Veterinary Clinic concerns about the changes they would not identify enough Oto be out of the
created by the presence of the themselves since they were reach of tots. The little
funds into abet n allocated
energy or sourcesresearc? was
represented
r. L MacKaythe uceti 9 hydro corridors in this area. "Our present only as observers, public bit of bare space that you
first every day lives, directly or reaction was Ruick to deride and leave at the bottom will i
We can no longer speak of concern lies with the preservation indirectly. h ave changed,"' Mr. condemn. "What are they afraid never be noticed, and all j
energy, no matter what the of.agricultural land and its future
McCallum said. of?" one •speaker asked. w1II have a happier holf-
source, without considering use.. We have a duty, a moral j
We, offer a prayer for our The impending scene was day.
conservation." - obligation, to utilize class I and 2, children, their children,,and their avoided when the Ontario Hydro
Mrs. Penfold's brief presented agricultural land io-the ljmited It is, -also a good idea to -
children's children. May they representatives, at the request of
the commission with a question areas where it can be found. This check -'the wiring on tree ,
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not raised in any meeting to date, land must not be removed from always have food on their tables the chairman Mr. g lights, and be alert to the
Dr. Stevenson said: What° agriculture." 1 as we have had in generations agreed to identify themselves by . fact that empty light bulb
g past. Waste not, want .riot." rising. About eight Ontario sockets- seem to 'J;iave a
happens to 'nuclear power sti Mthat generated
c a s consent-
We seem to have -no respect for Hydro representatives were fascination for young 'tots
reactors • •when, their life gestion that generated consent agricultural land, even though it scattered throughout the crowd. with., exploring fingers,
expectancy is exhausted due to an
increase of radiation levels? In ♦♦ '' i r \
fact, added Commissioner Robert �1/� , N T , `� . j��+, . r�/+'. ��� ��=.�tPw . jA���
Costello, he wasn't even aware'i�`R- 7% '�,�► 'i!/�7►- "i���' '�+�'/ �1�4- 'i���l- 'i�4
that this could happen.
ENERGY QUOTA FOR
Mrs. Penfan also suggested GIFT
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establishing an "energy quota"
and reversing the rate structure
as wares to conserve energy. "The ,
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she 'explained, citing. this ration- 1� -
ale as the reason for energy.
abuse. Pre painted top , plywood base and legs
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The brief of the Concerned
Farmers of.the United Town- -.a gift the whole family will enioy
ships, representing Turnberry, e
Howick, Wallace, Maryborough,Ill $29
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Peel, Woolwich and Pilkington, 1
-played.-the first note of the theme
hat would run like a connecting
ink through the rest'of the briefs Dad Never Has the Tools
Jo follow:
"F'orthe`sakeofo,urfoodlands., to do,those Jobs Around the'House * FIRE LOGS
a thorough study and research ,i, .a .
must be carried out, independent
•fy of Hydro, of the area affected, 0 c' la-r"Saw Electric Sander BY JOHNSON 1
before a decision is made on the from ,[ 3 295 from 1995
expansion of Bruce, the need fora Croekles and flames
'southerly' 500 k.v. transmission like a na•tUral WOOd fife
line route out of Bruce and its _ Quality Hammers
related Goderich A generating f 339
from station." reg. 1:9 N6w 894
Lloyd Moore of Listowel, chair- � �
Save money! -
Cut taxes!
with a
Registered Retirement
Savings Plan
accummulating at
Screw Driver Set
from 495
X3/8 Electric Drill ,Durable Hand Sav+
from 2695 1 from 449
DRASTICALLY REDUCED!
FIREWOOD BOXES
furniture finished App 23x 16x22 V2
Reg
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Franklin
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Dal and wo'o'd grate
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firescre_en extra
1345
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asjXma fair,
The annual Christmas Fair sponsored by theuxiiiary was
held in the Auditorium on Monday afternoon, The residents
had an opportunity to choose froth the tables of gifts that had
been donated by groups from the Clintbn are a" and the ladies
served tea in the craft room.
' The Junior and Senior rythm bands from the Goderich
Ishsychiatric Hospital directed by Gordon Harrison entertain-
ed on "Family Night". The Junior Hand .played and s#ng
several Christmas numbers along with doral solos, duets and .
instrumentals. Shorty Munro was emcee for the variety
program provided by the Senior Band and Sarah Carter
thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents,
The �qfidesboro Women's institute were hosts for the
Deeembpr birthday party on Wednesday afternoon with
twenty-eight celebrants receiving, gifts from the ladies.. Mrs,
Jessie Tebbutt• was emcee for the program of vocla solos by
Victor Fos, piano duets by Gale Fear and Geneveive• Allin;
mouth organ and guitar selections by Bert Shorbrook and a
sing -a -long of Christmas music. Miss Mary Turner who is
celebrating her ninety-ninth b;rthday on December 11th'
extended the appreciation of the residents to all those who
had helped with the party.
Mrs. Shirley Prouty who leads the weekly bible study had a
special Christmas service with musical numbers by Bruce
Cann, Mrs. Henderson, Dorothy Prouty and Susan Cann
accompanied at the 'organ by Leila Finkbeiner. Mr, Milford
and Edward Prouty assisted- with the devotional period and
each of the residents -were presented with a corsage by Mrs.
Prouty.
During the previous week, Miss Jill Wheatley, Seaforth,
was pianist for the Sunday eveningChristian Reform song
service led by Dick Roorda.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross King and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Easton
were welcomed to the Home at Monday's program. Marie
Flynn, Norman Speir and Lorne Lawson provided the old-
tyme music with a vocal solo by Morgan Dalton and a
sing -a -long. The Christian Reformed volunteers assisted with
the activities.
Ken Sctatt, of Blyth, his brother Jim Scott of Goderich and
Bob Mann of Clinton provided the "Family Night" program.
The trio sang many of the favourite tunes as well as playing
instrumental numbers with guitar, banjo violin and
saxaphone. Nelson Lear expressed the appreciation of the
residents for the musical program.
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Dress Pants,Double
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Caps ........ 1.95-6.95
Toques.........,. 2.95
Face' Masks . '' ... 3.50
Snowmobile Suits. 45.00
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