The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-11-18, Page 1y,.
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Loss o RNA school
concerns. hosp. -
Concern was expressed by tion. A copy of the letter will be ority to put up "No Smokng' sips
members of the Board of Govern- sent to Murray Gaunt, MPP, ask- in the, intensive care unit, ma -
"a of Wingham and District Hos- ing him to do what he can to keep ternity ward and pediatrics.
pital'over the proposed Closure of the RNA school active at the hos- Norman Hayes, executive dir-
the Registered Nursing Assist- pital. ector, was also given authority to
ants' school, which has created EIGHT PERCENT INCREASE. have signs erected to show de -
uncertainties in several other smoking Hated
areas as well. The board also passed a motion signaled �g areas in the
At the board's meeting last which would authorize increases hospital.
Wednesday, it was disclosed that and retroactive payments to hos- The ambulance unit advised
the Ministry of Colleges and Uni- Pita' employees the week of Dec. the board that 89 calls were made
versities is not too keen on ab- 12. These increases will be based during the past month. There was
sorbing, these- programs. The on an eight per cent fjgure in no vehicle breakdown and on 13
board was told that money would wages and fringe benefits and if occasions both crews were on
have to be found from existing the Anti -Inflation Board recon- calls at the same time. A total of
funds siders and grants a larger in- 4,881 miles was put on the two
It was also disclosed that the crease, then an additional adjust- ambulances during the past
cost of transferring the programs ment will be made prior to the month, and the board was ,told
to the Ministry of, Colleges and end of the year. that the three-year old ambu-
The administrator has not yet lance now has over 80,000 miles
Universities would cost the tax- received any new information registering on the odometer. The
payer an, `additional 11,200,000. concerning the CUPE AIB settle- ambulance purchased last year
The Ontario Hospital Association has sed the 10,000 mile mark.
is preparing a brief for subfnis- meat. No progress report has p
Dr. Ray Flowers of Clinton, an
sion to both ministries, asking for been received on the Ontario internist who has his fellowship,
reconsideration. Nurses 'Association agreement has been added to the hospital
A .letter is being sent by the either. staff as a medical consultant. The
board to premier William Davis, A motion was passed which motion was passedby the meet -
asking for his support of its posi- gives the administrator the auth- ing
The Hospital Auxiliary advised
the board that the rummage sale,
held recently, brought in $1,232. A
PQ Quebec victory spurs' scholarship was also presented to
a graduate who has gone on to a
fears *Usplit in nation nursing course, at the com-
mencement exercises at F. E.
Madill Secondary School last Fri -
Canadians generally reacted An avowed separatist Levesque day•
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NINE ONTARIO SCHOLAR$ were presented with awards during the Evelyn Morin and Mary Ellen Havens. Back row, Joan'Johnston, Marjorie
Commencement exercises of+- E. Madill Secondary School on Friday Powell, Janet Cardiff, John Cochrane, director df education, Huron County
night. Front row, left to right, James Ritter, Joy Kuepfer, Mark Tiffin, Board of Education, who made the presentations, and Bifl Loree.
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NineOntan"o . Schola'rs o n ore
Those folks who left early for
the sm south certainly were � a � c o m m encement,
the smarr t ones this year. The
second half of last week was lust .
about as nasty as mid-January. Nine Ontario Scholars received ed Churches. H. Turkheim, founding of .education in Wing- one feels, he has made a success Linda Bryce, Jeffery Bumstead,
By Friday snowfall had totalled their awards from D. J. Coch- Zurich, chairman of Huron Coun- ham, sang. two songs, `fGradua- of life -later on, then that is all that Susan Burke.
about 15 inches and roadways rane, director of education, Hur- ty Board of Education told the tion Song" and "Halls of Ivy'%, matters. Other people might not Laurie Campbell, Carol Carter,
were as treacherous . as skating on County Board of Education, at graduates, "This is a big mile- Later in the program they sang think of it as a success but a per- Stewart Caesar, Barbara
rinks. the commencement exercises at stone in your careers. Some of three more songs, "Land of Our son only has to feel successful Chambers, Joyce Chamney,
Snow fell steadily through out F. E. Madill Secondary School, you will be going on to university Birth", "Night Herding Song" himself. Philip Chandler, -Douglas Cha�-
the service at the cenotaph on Friday night. They were Janet and college while others will be and "*ank You Canada". In his closing remarks, R. P. man, Catheleen Collison, Marilyn
Thursday, morning. However the Cardiff, -Mary Ellen Havens, moving into the business world. MaJorie Powell, ,valedic- Ritter, principal of. F. E. Madill Congrsm,BradleyCoulto,Brian
attendance was one of the largest Joan Johnston, Joy Kuepfer,'�"` 'ibis is a big decision, the one you toric , spoke on "Success". She Seca"iaary. School, wished the Cranston, Teresa Cioron, David
in recent years. liam Loree, Evelyn Morin, Marj• will have to accept in later said that success can mean many graduates a happy life and suc- Crowe.
There was considerable im- orie Powell, James Ritter and lyears." things. It can be in a profession, cess in whatever they decided to Robert Darling, John Day,
provement in the weather by the Mark Tiffin. Prior to the presentation of dip- in everyday life and in one's atti- do in the future. Frederick De Boer, Richard De
weekend as warmer tempera- The program opened with the lomas, the F. E. Madill choir, tude towards life. 'Boer, David Demerling, Kath -
tures melted most of the accumu- invocation by Rev. Wesley B. which was especially formed for She told the graduates -that CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING erine Dolgos, Sally Dorscht,
lated snow. Ball of Gorrie and Wroxeter Unit- this, the 70th anniversary of the "success" comes from within. If Certificates of Training were Janice Dunbar.
presented by J. P. Alexander to Murray Edgar, Barry Elliott, -
Kathy -Alton, Helen Carter, Fern Elliott.
• Randy , Clarke, Murray Du- Lois Fex, Brenda Firilay, San-
Dec.
an-
D e e. b will see elections charme, Kevin Falconer, Andrew dra Finlay, David Fischer, Dayle
S. H. principal Foxton, David Kreller, Patricia Fischer, Kenneth Fischer, Deb -
Lennox Jeffrey Lewis Donald
• • • • orah Fitch, Lynn Foxton, Mar -
at conference n most area m u n c p a l i t e s Keithi;McLehan, Nancy McGuinness, lone Foxton, Richard Foxton.
Keith; clean, Kirk McMillan, Katherine Galbraith, John
Mrs. Mary O'Malley, principal It would appear that electrons drawals was Tuesday night.) ship, 'l;urnberry Township and gen, Barbara M sWatts, ,Meice! Stan- Glenna Wilk- Gault, Ronald Gibson, Warren
of Sacred Heart School, was a on December 6 in Wingham will There were 1 nominations for Grafton, Lise Gunb
y.
delegate to the Ontario Associa- be held for a new mayor and council with only six to be elect- Wrnghan, Jack Alexander, Alex en, James Wilkins, Kirk Wood. Joan Hackett, Richard Har -
tion for Curriculum Development Corrigan, Richard W. Levan grid - court, Barbara Harkness, Ruth
p council. The seats of reeve and ed. They are. F. John Bateson, Dr. J. K. McGregor were nomin=
Conference which was held at the deputy reeve appear to be filled David Cameron Owen T. Curtis, SECONDARYSCHOOL Hastings, Barbara Hawthorne,
King Edward Hotel, Toronto, ' ees, two to be elected. In the Sep-
by acclamation. Joe Ket'r• was the Tom Deyell, Dick Eskerod, Allan arate School Board of Education - GRADUATION DIPLOMAS Tamara Hayes, Glen Hays, Ter
from November 11 to 13. onlynominee for reeve and Bill R. Harrison, Charles Lee, Bruce Secondary School Graduation ranee Michael Heim, John
The highlight of the conference for the area, Eugene Frayne andHays,
Rintoul withdrew his nomination MacDonald, Angus Mowbray, Oscar G. Kieffer will be running Diplomas were presented by R. Henderson, Julie Henderson,
was the speech delivered by the as deputy reeve on Tuesday, Bill Rintoul and Ra Walker. J. Elliott to Janet Adams, Susan Ruth Henderson, Rita Hendrilts,
Minister of Education, Thomas ng Y y with one to begeleco f Adams, Gar Alton, Doreen Diana Hill, Anthonyowald, Bet -
Wells, at the banquet Friday the seat. was returned by acclamation of Blyth's reeve, Robin k. Lawrie, Anderson, Jilda Anderson, Marg- ty Anne Hunter.
night. His speech pointed out the Two were nominated for may- Roy E. Bennett and Rodwell appears to be in by acclamation. aret Arbuckle, Elizabeth, Arm= Susan Irvin, Brian Jeffray, Al -
forthcoming changes in the or, Mrs. Pat Bailey and William Wraith. In Huron County Board However there will be an election strong, William Armstrong. ]an Johnston, Douglas Johnston,
curriculum for Grades 7 to 10. Walden. (Time limit for with of Education for Howick Town- for council with Joseph Cooper, Mary Bakelaar, Glenda Bal Eleanor Johnstone, John -Ken
-
of
Gowing, William Howson, lagh, Nancy Ballagh, Laureen nedy, Nancy Kerwin, _ Kerry
Donald Noble and Cornelis Van Barbour, Bonnie Behrns, Kath- Kuehl.
Vliet running. Four are to be leen Bennett, Catharine Benning- Marilyn Leahy, Jean Lennips,
elected. PUC members are in by er, Kevin Black, Carly Bondi, Stanley Loree, Carey MacDon-
acclamation of Borden Cook and Vicki Bradshaw, Henry Brasjen, ald, Kendra MacDonald, Rod -
James Howson. Robin Brent, Dianne Brown, Please turn to Page 2
Lucknow's Reeve George Joynt
went in by acclamation but there
will o an election for council. Increase in Hydro'rate
With only four to be elected, nine
names, Tom Andrew, William F.
Crump, Oliver Glenn, Bud
Hamilton, Gordon Maize, Barry is big concern o f PUC
McDonagh, Ab Murray, Mervin
Solomon and Russell Whitby will The Wingham Public Utilities rectors. The letter accepted the
be standing for election. Commission is concerned that an recommendation of the Ontario
In Teeswater .Reeve Gordon increase of an average 30.3 per- Energy Board.
Perrott was elected by acclama- cent on the 1977 bulk power rates The members were also ad -
tion. However there will have to to Hydro's wholesale customers vised that hydro service at the
be further nominations sought for has been accepted by the Ontario Wingham Developmental Centre
council"as only three people, Gra- Hydro. This was brought out at had been installed. Repairs to a
ham Cassidy, Donald Clarke and the PUC's meeting last Tuesday. water main on North Street had
Bruce Kissner were nominated. Consumption of bulk power in also been completed.
Four are required. For the Hydro the Wingham area is above the Ken Saxton also advised that
Commission there were no provincial average and this two new lights on Edward Street
nominations so at least two will means that Wingham residents near the police statiW had been
have to be sought. will be charged higher increase installed. Thiagrves much clear -
Brussels will have a full slate of than the provincial average of er visibility to the lot beside the
elections. For reeve, J. C. Kraut- E3.43 a month.
station.
ere J. L. McCutcheon and J. H. The provincial average is
Stretton have been nominated. based on the consumption of 750 Much brighter lights have been
installed around the Frosty (with four to be elected) kilowatt hours per house, per
has H. D. Bridge, Michael Cona-, month. The average in the Wing lot on Josephine Street and
boy, Malcolm Jacobs, George ham area is 1,000 kilowatt hoursanother light will be installed in
Jutzi, Tom Pletch, F. J. Stratton per house, per month. front of the fire hall.
and H. J. tenPas nominated. For Ken Saxton, PUC adminis- While the meeting was in pro -
PUC ( two to be elected) H. D. trator, told the meeting that on gress a call came in that a hole in
Bridge, Alex Keffer, J. C. Kraut- this average, Wingham residents the road at the intersection of
er and H. J. tenPas are nomin- would be paying something in the Patrick Street and Josephine was
ated range of $4 a month extra. The gushing water. A crew was dis-
In the townships, Culross will exact figure hasn't been ascer- patched and repairs were made.
probably have to seek nomina- tained. Friday night a fire in a trans -
tions for reeve. No names were The PUC was advised by a copy former lead out the west side of
submitted but it is possible that of a letter sent to the Minister of Josephine Street between John
ey weather, members of Cenotaph last Thursday morning. The young boys were part one of the councillors nominated Energy, by Robert B. Taylor, and Victoria in darkness. This
Scouts, stand along John of the parade which had marched from the Royal Canadian might let his name stand for chairman of Ontario Hydro, on was repaired and light restored
:e Day Service held at the Legion Hall to the Cenotaph on Diagonal Road. Please turn to Page 5 behalf of the Hydro's board of di- within a half hour.
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with surprise at the results. of .
purposely played down that issue
Monday's provincial election in
during his campaign,. thus at -
Quebec -when the Parti Quebecois
tracting many Anglo Liberal
swamped the Liberals. On Mon-
voters. However, the new leader
day evening the PQ had won 68
has,stated that he will hold a
seats and'was leading in three
referendum within two years, at
other ridings. The Liberals.,
which the voters in Quebec will
under Premier Robert Bourassa,
be given -an opportunity to make
held over 90 seats in the Quebec
atheir own choice about the prov-
National Assembly at dissolution.
ince's place either within the
It appears that the Liberals will
Canadian confederation or seek a
hold no more than 28 seats in the
separate nationhood.
next assembly, the remaining 11
Without exception other pro -
being, split between the Union
vincial leaders and ,even Prime
Nationale, the Creditistes and the
Minister Tt'udeau have , com-
Popular National Party.
rhented on their belief that the
Mr. Bourassa was aerated in
defeat of the Liberals was not a
his own riding; as were m6re than
vote for separation, but rather a -
half of his former cabinet minis-
protest . against the econorriic
tors. Jean Marchand, former
policies of the former govern -
federal cabinet minister, who re-
ment. However, informed corn -
signed his seat in the House of
mentators outside the ranks of
M
Commons to contest the provin-
the politicians are generally
cial election in the Quebec City
agreed that within the next two
riding of Louis Hebert, was also
years Mr. Levesque will conduct
defeated.
an intensive educational pro -
Separatist Role
gram in an effort to lead Quebec
Rene Levesque, leader of the
out of confederation. Most of
PQ will form the next govern-
them term the Quebec election a
ment as premier of the province.
turning point not only inthe
history of that province but in
Good attendance
Canada as a whole.
Bryce Mackasey, former top-
level federal cabinet minister,
for service
who also resigned his seat in
Ottawa to contest a Quebec rid-
Remembrance
ing, was the winner for the
of
Liberals in Verdun. Appearing on
s
national television on Tuesday
A parade of war veterans, Bea-
morning, he was obviously deep -
vers, Cubs, Scouts and school
ly disturbed by the surprise
children to the Wingham ceno-
victory of the PQ and made no
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taph preceded the Remembrance
attempt to hide his deep concern
Day service conducted by Branch
for the future of the Canadian na-
18o, Royal Canadian Legion. A
tion.
d
large crowd of town and area Citi-"
zens turned out to honor those
who had fallen in the two world
wars.
'
The parade led by the Tees-
A
water Pipe Band walked east on
,r
Victoria Street to Diagonal Road
and north to the cenotaph. Sever-
al dignitaries also marched in the
a
parade.
f
At the cenotaph a civic wel-
come was given by Councillor
k'
Allan Harrison on behalf of the
Town of Wingham and the hymn
w
"O God Our Help in Ages Past"
`
was sung. The scripture lesson,
o,
Wisdom 3, verses 1-10, was read
by Salvation Army Corps Lieut.
Bruce Hardy. Legion President
Don Montgomery was mater
ceremonies.
Pastor Ron Baker of the Pente-
costal Tabernacle led in prayer.
Murray Gaunt, MPP, read the
names of those who had fallen in
t.
the two wars.
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Several organizations, Lions
Club, Independent Order of Odd -
fellows, Province of Ontario, Sac-
red Heart School, Legion Auxili-
ar�, Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 180, Salvation Army
Corps., Wingham Rebekah
Lodge, Scouts and Cubs, Town-
ship of Turnberry, , F. E. Madill
Secondary School, Branch 286,
AF and AM, Town Council, Busi-
ness Association, Kinsmen and
Kinettes, Lebanon Chapter 84,
Wingham Public School, and The
Eastern Star, placed wreaths on
the cenotaph.
Last Post was fdllowed by two
minutes silence and Reveille. The
nediction was pronounced by
Rev. T. K. Hawthorn of St. Paul's
lican Church. The service
DESPITE THE COLD, snc
as completed by singing of
Wingham's Beavers, Cubs ar
'God Save the Queen".
Street during the Remembrai
Eariy winter
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NINE ONTARIO SCHOLAR$ were presented with awards during the Evelyn Morin and Mary Ellen Havens. Back row, Joan'Johnston, Marjorie
Commencement exercises of+- E. Madill Secondary School on Friday Powell, Janet Cardiff, John Cochrane, director df education, Huron County
night. Front row, left to right, James Ritter, Joy Kuepfer, Mark Tiffin, Board of Education, who made the presentations, and Bifl Loree.
L
NineOntan"o . Schola'rs o n ore
Those folks who left early for
the sm south certainly were � a � c o m m encement,
the smarr t ones this year. The
second half of last week was lust .
about as nasty as mid-January. Nine Ontario Scholars received ed Churches. H. Turkheim, founding of .education in Wing- one feels, he has made a success Linda Bryce, Jeffery Bumstead,
By Friday snowfall had totalled their awards from D. J. Coch- Zurich, chairman of Huron Coun- ham, sang. two songs, `fGradua- of life -later on, then that is all that Susan Burke.
about 15 inches and roadways rane, director of education, Hur- ty Board of Education told the tion Song" and "Halls of Ivy'%, matters. Other people might not Laurie Campbell, Carol Carter,
were as treacherous . as skating on County Board of Education, at graduates, "This is a big mile- Later in the program they sang think of it as a success but a per- Stewart Caesar, Barbara
rinks. the commencement exercises at stone in your careers. Some of three more songs, "Land of Our son only has to feel successful Chambers, Joyce Chamney,
Snow fell steadily through out F. E. Madill Secondary School, you will be going on to university Birth", "Night Herding Song" himself. Philip Chandler, -Douglas Cha�-
the service at the cenotaph on Friday night. They were Janet and college while others will be and "*ank You Canada". In his closing remarks, R. P. man, Catheleen Collison, Marilyn
Thursday, morning. However the Cardiff, -Mary Ellen Havens, moving into the business world. MaJorie Powell, ,valedic- Ritter, principal of. F. E. Madill Congrsm,BradleyCoulto,Brian
attendance was one of the largest Joan Johnston, Joy Kuepfer,'�"` 'ibis is a big decision, the one you toric , spoke on "Success". She Seca"iaary. School, wished the Cranston, Teresa Cioron, David
in recent years. liam Loree, Evelyn Morin, Marj• will have to accept in later said that success can mean many graduates a happy life and suc- Crowe.
There was considerable im- orie Powell, James Ritter and lyears." things. It can be in a profession, cess in whatever they decided to Robert Darling, John Day,
provement in the weather by the Mark Tiffin. Prior to the presentation of dip- in everyday life and in one's atti- do in the future. Frederick De Boer, Richard De
weekend as warmer tempera- The program opened with the lomas, the F. E. Madill choir, tude towards life. 'Boer, David Demerling, Kath -
tures melted most of the accumu- invocation by Rev. Wesley B. which was especially formed for She told the graduates -that CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING erine Dolgos, Sally Dorscht,
lated snow. Ball of Gorrie and Wroxeter Unit- this, the 70th anniversary of the "success" comes from within. If Certificates of Training were Janice Dunbar.
presented by J. P. Alexander to Murray Edgar, Barry Elliott, -
Kathy -Alton, Helen Carter, Fern Elliott.
• Randy , Clarke, Murray Du- Lois Fex, Brenda Firilay, San-
Dec.
an-
D e e. b will see elections charme, Kevin Falconer, Andrew dra Finlay, David Fischer, Dayle
S. H. principal Foxton, David Kreller, Patricia Fischer, Kenneth Fischer, Deb -
Lennox Jeffrey Lewis Donald
• • • • orah Fitch, Lynn Foxton, Mar -
at conference n most area m u n c p a l i t e s Keithi;McLehan, Nancy McGuinness, lone Foxton, Richard Foxton.
Keith; clean, Kirk McMillan, Katherine Galbraith, John
Mrs. Mary O'Malley, principal It would appear that electrons drawals was Tuesday night.) ship, 'l;urnberry Township and gen, Barbara M sWatts, ,Meice! Stan- Glenna Wilk- Gault, Ronald Gibson, Warren
of Sacred Heart School, was a on December 6 in Wingham will There were 1 nominations for Grafton, Lise Gunb
y.
delegate to the Ontario Associa- be held for a new mayor and council with only six to be elect- Wrnghan, Jack Alexander, Alex en, James Wilkins, Kirk Wood. Joan Hackett, Richard Har -
tion for Curriculum Development Corrigan, Richard W. Levan grid - court, Barbara Harkness, Ruth
p council. The seats of reeve and ed. They are. F. John Bateson, Dr. J. K. McGregor were nomin=
Conference which was held at the deputy reeve appear to be filled David Cameron Owen T. Curtis, SECONDARYSCHOOL Hastings, Barbara Hawthorne,
King Edward Hotel, Toronto, ' ees, two to be elected. In the Sep-
by acclamation. Joe Ket'r• was the Tom Deyell, Dick Eskerod, Allan arate School Board of Education - GRADUATION DIPLOMAS Tamara Hayes, Glen Hays, Ter
from November 11 to 13. onlynominee for reeve and Bill R. Harrison, Charles Lee, Bruce Secondary School Graduation ranee Michael Heim, John
The highlight of the conference for the area, Eugene Frayne andHays,
Rintoul withdrew his nomination MacDonald, Angus Mowbray, Oscar G. Kieffer will be running Diplomas were presented by R. Henderson, Julie Henderson,
was the speech delivered by the as deputy reeve on Tuesday, Bill Rintoul and Ra Walker. J. Elliott to Janet Adams, Susan Ruth Henderson, Rita Hendrilts,
Minister of Education, Thomas ng Y y with one to begeleco f Adams, Gar Alton, Doreen Diana Hill, Anthonyowald, Bet -
Wells, at the banquet Friday the seat. was returned by acclamation of Blyth's reeve, Robin k. Lawrie, Anderson, Jilda Anderson, Marg- ty Anne Hunter.
night. His speech pointed out the Two were nominated for may- Roy E. Bennett and Rodwell appears to be in by acclamation. aret Arbuckle, Elizabeth, Arm= Susan Irvin, Brian Jeffray, Al -
forthcoming changes in the or, Mrs. Pat Bailey and William Wraith. In Huron County Board However there will be an election strong, William Armstrong. ]an Johnston, Douglas Johnston,
curriculum for Grades 7 to 10. Walden. (Time limit for with of Education for Howick Town- for council with Joseph Cooper, Mary Bakelaar, Glenda Bal Eleanor Johnstone, John -Ken
-
of
Gowing, William Howson, lagh, Nancy Ballagh, Laureen nedy, Nancy Kerwin, _ Kerry
Donald Noble and Cornelis Van Barbour, Bonnie Behrns, Kath- Kuehl.
Vliet running. Four are to be leen Bennett, Catharine Benning- Marilyn Leahy, Jean Lennips,
elected. PUC members are in by er, Kevin Black, Carly Bondi, Stanley Loree, Carey MacDon-
acclamation of Borden Cook and Vicki Bradshaw, Henry Brasjen, ald, Kendra MacDonald, Rod -
James Howson. Robin Brent, Dianne Brown, Please turn to Page 2
Lucknow's Reeve George Joynt
went in by acclamation but there
will o an election for council. Increase in Hydro'rate
With only four to be elected, nine
names, Tom Andrew, William F.
Crump, Oliver Glenn, Bud
Hamilton, Gordon Maize, Barry is big concern o f PUC
McDonagh, Ab Murray, Mervin
Solomon and Russell Whitby will The Wingham Public Utilities rectors. The letter accepted the
be standing for election. Commission is concerned that an recommendation of the Ontario
In Teeswater .Reeve Gordon increase of an average 30.3 per- Energy Board.
Perrott was elected by acclama- cent on the 1977 bulk power rates The members were also ad -
tion. However there will have to to Hydro's wholesale customers vised that hydro service at the
be further nominations sought for has been accepted by the Ontario Wingham Developmental Centre
council"as only three people, Gra- Hydro. This was brought out at had been installed. Repairs to a
ham Cassidy, Donald Clarke and the PUC's meeting last Tuesday. water main on North Street had
Bruce Kissner were nominated. Consumption of bulk power in also been completed.
Four are required. For the Hydro the Wingham area is above the Ken Saxton also advised that
Commission there were no provincial average and this two new lights on Edward Street
nominations so at least two will means that Wingham residents near the police statiW had been
have to be sought. will be charged higher increase installed. Thiagrves much clear -
Brussels will have a full slate of than the provincial average of er visibility to the lot beside the
elections. For reeve, J. C. Kraut- E3.43 a month.
station.
ere J. L. McCutcheon and J. H. The provincial average is
Stretton have been nominated. based on the consumption of 750 Much brighter lights have been
installed around the Frosty (with four to be elected) kilowatt hours per house, per
has H. D. Bridge, Michael Cona-, month. The average in the Wing lot on Josephine Street and
boy, Malcolm Jacobs, George ham area is 1,000 kilowatt hoursanother light will be installed in
Jutzi, Tom Pletch, F. J. Stratton per house, per month. front of the fire hall.
and H. J. tenPas nominated. For Ken Saxton, PUC adminis- While the meeting was in pro -
PUC ( two to be elected) H. D. trator, told the meeting that on gress a call came in that a hole in
Bridge, Alex Keffer, J. C. Kraut- this average, Wingham residents the road at the intersection of
er and H. J. tenPas are nomin- would be paying something in the Patrick Street and Josephine was
ated range of $4 a month extra. The gushing water. A crew was dis-
In the townships, Culross will exact figure hasn't been ascer- patched and repairs were made.
probably have to seek nomina- tained. Friday night a fire in a trans -
tions for reeve. No names were The PUC was advised by a copy former lead out the west side of
submitted but it is possible that of a letter sent to the Minister of Josephine Street between John
ey weather, members of Cenotaph last Thursday morning. The young boys were part one of the councillors nominated Energy, by Robert B. Taylor, and Victoria in darkness. This
Scouts, stand along John of the parade which had marched from the Royal Canadian might let his name stand for chairman of Ontario Hydro, on was repaired and light restored
:e Day Service held at the Legion Hall to the Cenotaph on Diagonal Road. Please turn to Page 5 behalf of the Hydro's board of di- within a half hour.
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