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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-10-31, Page 5 (2)I u liii1111111111111111111111111111i11 II 1111111 ill 111111111111lit 11111111111111111 11111111111/1111111111III 1111111111111111111I11111ii11III 1111111111111iilIII ilil11i1111i1111 iii111111111111111111111111111i111111 li By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron -Middlesex •% The Reso rces Development Co mittee of which I am a member met all summer to delve into such matters as the Babcock and Wilcox boiler contract with Ontario Hydro, acid rain, pulp and paper pollution of the river systems in Ontario and Bill 24 which places absolute liability on any owner or person in control. of a hazardous substance in the event of a spill that could do con- siderable damage to the environment. During the Committee deliberations on the Babcock and Wilcox boiler contract with Ontario Hydro, we were told by senior Hydro officials that there were very few problems in the steam • generating system at the Bruce A generating Station at Douglas Point and for this reason, contracts for the same equipment in other nuclear stations were negotiated rather than tendered. When the Hydro officials appeared before the Com- mittee, I personally asked one of the senior officials, Mr. P.G. Campbell, whether any difficulties had been encountered with the boilers at the Bruce A Generating Station: The reply was that other than two or three leaking tubes in the boilers they were working quite well and as a matter of fact the Hydroofficials were very pleased with the whole plant, including the performance of the boilers at Bruce A. However, an article ap- peared in the October 25th edition of the Globe and Mail stating that the boilers at Bruce A are creating problems and a special Task Force is meeting almost • daily to decide what to do and that the problem may well take millions of dollars to solve and that the Ther- mal expansion problems in • the drums of these boilers, not the tubes were. first detected when the Bruce unit was being commissioned. The same day in the Legislature, Liberal Leader Stuart Smith asked the Speaker to consider on behalf of the Members of the Legislature, whether seriously inaccurate in- formation was given to the Resource Development Committee by a senior of- ficial. In view of the conflicting reports, I moved in the Resources Development Committee that Mr. P.G. Campbell, Executive Vice President, Operations, and Mr. William Morrison, Director of Design and Development of Ontario Hydro be directed to appear before the Standing Com- mittee on Resources - Development, at its next scheduled meeting to explain the serious discrepancy between Mr. Campbell's testimony on the problems . experienced'at the Bruce A Generating Station on July 4th, 1979 and the reported statements of Mr. Morrison, •.r..aPpearting ;in h•.theF-Oetabes- • 25th edition of the Globe and Mail. At the same time that the • Resources Development Committee was sitting; the Standing Social Develop- ment Committee resumed -- the adjourned debate on the motion for adoption of the report of that Committee pertaining to cutbacks in the healthcare system. In the spring of this year, by petition of more than 20 members of the House, the Annual Report of the Ministry of Health was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development to consider several items, one of which was the question of hospital beds and policies with respect to the financing of hospitals. The recommendations were of such a nature to give relief to smaller hospitals such as those found in Huron - Middlesex from the extreme cutbacks which were an- nounced by the Minister. There were lengthy debates in the Legislature on the report and both the. Liberals and the NDP supporte i the adoption of the ivport but the govetnfnent members chose to vote against it. However, the motidtt-s{or, the adoption carried. That dies not mean • that the Minisi. t?of Health will necessary .incorporate Jack's Jottings Study boiler problems the recommendation into position, and opposition future policies. parties had made their cases Energy continues to be a clear in an earlier debate on major topic of discussion at the energy qulestion. Queen's Park, as It Is It seems highly likely that elsewhere. Premier Davis Ontario Hydro will only be rejected opposition pleas for allowed to build one more a resolution to be sent by the nuclear power station this entire Legislature to Ottawa, century, instead of the four it urging that the price of oil be wants, because members of kept "down. Liberal MPP the Legislature's select James Breithaupt had asked committee on Hydro affairs for an emergency debate to don't think they are pass such a resolution, necessary. because of a large increase The committee has ac - will hurt consumers and cepted a staff report probably spur inflation. suggesting that the demand The Premier responded for electricity in Ontario will that the federal government grow by only 2 to 3 per cent a is already aware of Ontario's year, instead of the 4.7 per J cent predicted by Hydro. A second committee recom- mendation is expected to the effect that there be a delay of four to six years in con- struction of the proposed four -reactor Darlington nuclear plant. ' Liberal energy critic Julian Reed has stated that the Darlington decision should be taken as quickly as possible. "The more in- volved we get financially, the more difficult it is to get out." Ontario Hydro has shelved indefinitely its plans to build a $25 million switching station in downtown Toronto. GET HORSE CLUB AWARDS - Awards were mode to the top members in the Kirkton 4-11 horse club at Tuesday's annual awards night. Above, Max Bilyea presents the club leaders trophy for high points to Heather Bilyea and Janet Von Westerop receives the overall cham- pion livestock showman award from Bili Schaefer of the Kirkton Veterinory Clinic. T -A photo Times- Advocate, October 31, 1979 Pogo 5 Highest Interest 131/4% representing several trust companies Norma J. Hooper 235-1010 Subject to change J Save on clothing for the entire family L during gevta'iii APPREC Faye Gaiser (left) of R.R. 3, Dashwood was the winner of the grand prize in Gerrrard's opening draw. Shown making the presentation to Faye are Steven and Shelley Gerofsky, of - Gerrard's. The winners of the third draw are listed below. DRAW PRIZES OCT. 27 LADIES SWEATER by Carlyle. Rep. Bob Taylor LADIES SKIRT SET by Style Rite Blouse. Rep. B. Pearl YOUR CHOISE MOSE by Stanfield*. Rep. F. Cummings LADIES SLACK by Culolller. Rep. Ken Jones MANS JEAN by G W G MANS SHIRT by Briar House. Rep. Pamela Dash MENS WORK CLOTHING by PP Hammitt BLOUSE by Elite Blouse. Rep. Syd Greenberg LADIES SWEATER by Arphllanle MANS SHIRT by G W G MENS CLOTHING by Weslcotl Fashions LONG ARNEL NITIE by Loy Lee. Rep. B. Taylor LADIES SKI•JACKET by CerrSkl. Rep J Becker MANS SHIRT by Apple -Bee ' BLOUSE by Spin Shirt Works LADIES SWEATER by LIrIble Knit. Rep. M. Rich LONG NITIE byGay•Lure. Rep. W. Cowan VELOUR -SWEATER by Regent. Rep. M Kates BLOUSE by Road Runner LADIES SWEATER by Try 1 PANT SUIT by Wyndham. Rep. Lan Lindsay LADIES HOUSECOAT by Elegant Lady, Rep. K. Jones GIRLS SLACK by Krkitel. Rap. K. Jones LADIES JEANS by Rainbow. Rep. N. Weinberg . 1 MANS HOUSECOAT by Mateslk 4 MENS TIES by Tuscany Rep. Wes Webb GIRLS JEAN by Road Runner DRESS by Pante. Rep. 1. When • DRESS by Leine Bele. Rep. Jules Boyer DRESS by Marty K.. Rep. F. Tinel JOGGING SUIT by Hang Ten. Rep. M. Rich PURSE by J. Hort BOYS WEAR by G W G. Rep. Marilyn Cutler 2 JEANS by Cartier I. Rep. J Healon •'a PAIR MENS BRIEFS by Haney Woods 515.00 525.00 825.00 110.00 526.00 820.00 525.00 120.00 112.00 121.00 850.00 51400 125.00 120.00 820.00 812.00 111.00 130.00 121.00 810.00 55000 815.00 512.00 82600 13500 525.00 817.00 53500 530 00 83500 820.00 11500 8100.00 15000 .' 51200 P.•t• 1(•001 M,,<h.11 6,,do ',Volpe. RP 1 G.ond Send Co.. Am•e, 290 A'gono,,, D• Co,h, Cone RP I WoodMm Deb Walled 53 Mo.- S, Doug 5. meson 10 R•na,cpo•. V 6.od�e M.. 4nni. $lam RD 7 k 00'' Kell, lone, 0C v..o•-a S• (Ome.or 5bc1y RR 1 j,,..n loo Mo•• Kasen (Dobe H„•n• n...: F.O. M.r11e E ..'.. F.'Ibe• . C•ed.an R .00011.1",(1. eo.. 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Shop now and save on quality fashions for the family. BOY'S JEANS and CORDS Includes Levi's, GWG & Lee Reg. Sale 21.98 17.99 19.98 16.99 18.98 15.99 17.98 17.98 MEN'S SPORT JACKETS Reg. 59.98 79.98 85.00 89.98 95.00 140.00 Sale 53.99 71.99 75.99 79.99 84.99 125.99 0 SPECIAL 1/2 PRICE LADIES RACK { • DRESSES • SKIRT SETS • SWEATERS • PANT SU!TS `A11"tddies _ WINTER. OUTERWEAR Coats, Cor Coots, 2 O Ski Jackets. •0 °'o F Ski Suits F All ladies PANT SUITS 20% .1: • All Girls COATS AND SKI SUITS 0 20%O F F Ladies Levi's Wide Leg JEANS Reg. $ 1 39 126.98 Reg. '24.98 Ladies Levi's - Wide Leg CORDS '1249 Balance of all lades JEANS & CORPS Including Roinbow Rood Runner - Levi's 8 Choc 9999 370 Main Street 370 Main Street J etatdJ EXETER, ONTARIO Phone 235-2162 SHOPPING CENTRE A