The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-02-26, Page 5111i011 Hy ro should adopt an energy efficient policy to benefit all Dear Editor: $437 million, is the 1985 estimated figure for the cost of, the proposed Southwestern Ontario Transmission System by Ontario Hydro. The three people, who must deter- mine whether or not to recommend the spending of the public's money, comprise the Consolidated Hearing Board at the public hearings on the above system. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Board must make a recommendation to Cabinet with regard to the proposed transmission system based on the testimony heard. Testimony given at the hearings so far, clearly give the members of the Board two options: ®They could recommend a policy - beneficial to both .electrical consumers and Ontario Hydro (and ultimately the environ- ment) - to utilize already available energy- saving technology and implement improved electricity management, with little or no change to the lifestyle of the general public. Similar policies adopted by many utilities in the United States have been extremely suc- cessful. •Alternatively, they can recommend the transmission system proposed by Ontario Hydro, with the further detriment to our en- vironment and prime agricultural land. The three men on the Consolidated Hear- ing Board at these hearings, have the ultimate power to assist the Government of Ontario to regain control of Ontario Hydro. To recommend that we use the presently available transmitted electricity more effi- ciently, would be to the advantage of the general public, Ontario Hydro, the environ- ment and the Province as a whole. The cost of energy efficiency is far cheaper in the long run; the consumer, big or small, would use less electricity, therefore, Outaiiu LE-TTERS Hydro would have to produce less. The burden could be removed from our landfill sites, by using our garbage in co -generation plants for the clean generation of electrici- ty. The province's enormous hydraulic generating capabilities should be updated and utilize to their capacity. The acid gas emissions)from fossil fuelled generating plants can be controlled by scrubbers or more cheaply by using "washed coal". These are but a few examples'of alternative technologies available to offset the necessi- ty to build a gigantic 500,000 volt transmission system at the expense of our environment and our prime agricultural land. Hydro maintains that nuclear power is cleaner and cheaper than other methods of generating electricity. The initial financial outlay to build a nuclear plant is astronomical and must be paid for somewhere along the line. The potential for a nuclear disaster requires only one human to make an error or one piece of man-made equipment to fail. The recent radioactive leak from Douglas Point is but one small ex- ample. The disposal of nuclear waste despite what they put -it in, on or under - per- mits the high risk of an environmental disaster„ Ontario Hydro's reasons for building this transmission system are: a) To fully incorporate the existing and ap-- proved generation at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development - with present transmission capabilities, 80% of the generated electivity can already be transmitted. b) To supply electric power and energy de- mand in southwestern Ontario to the year 2000 - at present we have a surplus of power in Ontario. By using the electricity we have available now efficiently, and the im- plementation of cogeneration and other small generating plants, and, by upgrading and using our hydraulic resources to capaci- ty, would give us more than adequate supply to the year 2000 and at the same time prove beneficial to our environment. c) To continue to permit adequate inter- change of electric power and' energy between Ontario Hydro and Michigan - ex- ports to Michigan have been decreasing as• stated in Ontario Hydro's quarterly update ( third quarter 1985 ), "Electricity export sales fell 22.3% in the first nine months of 1985 compared to the same period in 1984. ....new generation capacity in Michigan also continue to impact negatively on electricity exports." Of late we have had more than adequate proof that our lifestyle during the industrial age has been to the detriment of our en- vironment. Here is a chance for three men, through the testimony put forward by the Foodland Hydro Committee and people who care about the future of our province, to stop Ontario Hydro's ever increasing empire of nuclear plants and transmission lines, and, force Hydro to adopt an energy efficiency policy, beneficial not only to the public and the environment, but also to Ontario Hydro itself. - Yours truly, Jane Rose Foodland Uydro Committee Doctorsindependence is paramount Dear editor: Thea politicians who gave us Via Rail, Petro -Can, Canada Post, Mirabel, Suncor, hospital closings, the Spadina Expressway, the Montreal Olympics, the Dome Stadium, Minaki Lodge and Canadair now want to save us from our family doctors. The political stripe and faces have chang- ed but the policies have remained the same. Count me among those who believe the doctors' independence is paramount to the delivery of high standard health care. I urge the provincial and federal„govern- ments to recognize a physician's tight to in- dependence and to support our doctors who really care about our health and well being. Sincerely, Jim Peters. Seaforth band was ambassador Dear Editor, True Canadian Ambassadors from Seaforth returned home triumphantly from Fort rylyers, Florida,' where they competed as a drill team and parade 'band for the Thomas Edison 100th Birthday Tournament Introducing: GUARANTEED BRAKES As Long as You Own Your Car Most Cars:. 64.95 - Front" 59.95 - Rear This is the FIRST in the Area! Come In Today For Details - Ask for Neil • !thruway 191 WALNUT ST., GODERICH 524-4200 Behind the New Hi -Way Ford Dealership OPEN MONDAY -FRIDAY 8 a.m. 6 p.m. SATURDAY 8 a.m, • 4 p.m. EXCLUSIVELY... MUFFLERS... BRA KES...SHOCKS of Light Parade. Bringing home three trophies, this 60 mite but mighty band of girls were dwarfed but competed with other bands who were over 200 to 285 members strong. At the opening ceremonies they played 0' Canada. H. BRUCE ERSKINE ' 86 North St.. Goderlch .-S244555 These talented girls were truly Am- bassadors. All Canadians stood tall and pro- ud.. Congratulations girls, Grandpa Gord (Taylor) GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDA Y. FEBRUARY 26. 1986—PAGE 5 100 KINGSTON ST., GODERICH •524.7381 Offering Extended RRSP Hours for your convenience. ' Bedford King Koil TRAILER LOAD of Mattresses Just Arrived! YOUR CHOICE IN SETS ONLY 39 (single) 54" (double) 60" (queen) 99"...GOOD BETTER 129".. BEST 15900 ea. Be A Winner Every Time With... PERTH FURNITURE 4584 Ontario St., Stratford Tel 771-3620 Lots of parking, drive In off Burritt Street We Deliver Free! STRATFORD STORE ONLY 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE MAJOR COMPANIES ONLY Confused about which RRSP is right for you? Ask Standard Trust •about a FLEXPLAN R Tax ' benefits today... - while you take advantage of a better rate tomorrow. ' ight now• many financial institutions are advertising RRSPs - all offering pretty much the same rate of interest. But that's today's rate. What happens if interest rates go u rus e)' .our nan *tied up at today's rate? K�r ifextrnt 27 opH0 N(1116111100 I the FLEX- . (WIMPToors. rnid i�ffITTearns current interest rates each laccount. Then; when interest rates go up, �1i.4+don�ert lour PLEXPLAN RRSP into a Standard Trust GIC RRSP - investing your money for up to five years ata much higher rate of interest. To make your money make the most for you. at the best time. So, don't just automatically buy an RRSP where you do your banking. Shop around. And make sure Standard Trust is on your shopping list. Andcompare these -other Standard Trust standard features: • No FEES Absolutely no administration, acquisition or -redemption fees, APPLY BY PHONE Avoid last-minute line-ups. We do all the paperwork. You just come in and sign. INSTANT TAX RECEIPT You get -your tax receipt the same day you sign. so you can file Your return the same day. STANDARD TRUST xIci4cr it ( .uaada I)L- itart.urince (Orpnrauun 0 138 The Square, Goderich • or call the RRSP Hotline 4-731 5 . GM OF CANADA MONTHLY DEALER REPORT OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 7-85-717 REG. McGEE'& SONS LTD. 37 HAMILTON, STREET GODERICH, ONT. N7A 1 P8 BASED ON YOUR BUYERS THROUGH JULY 1985 SURVEYED THROUGH JANUARY 1986 , CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEXES Twelve Month Average: OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH SELLING DEALER Three Month Averages: OVERALL SATISFACTION 'WITH SELLING DEALER Satisfaction with Warranty,Service at Selling Dealer Satisfaction with Delivery Condition of Vehicle Satisfaction with Dealer Sales Staff SERVICE COMEBACKS Percent of Your Customers who had Warranty Service and Required More than One Trip to Correct SAME Problem CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATIONS PERCENT OF CUSTOMERS WHO WOULD RECOMMEND SELLING DEALER AS A PLACE TO BUY: Based on New Vehicle Buying Experience Based on Service Experience McGEE .MOTORS OTHER DEALERS OUR SIZE GM LONDON ZONE 95 92 87 1 . 98 93 87 99 88 80 95 92 89 - 97 94 92 18% • 43% 43% i 98% 98% 94% 100 , 94 88 DEALER CODE: 7-85-717