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The Times Advocate, 2004-12-22, Page 2626 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, December 22 2004 Community Exeter Brownies donate The 2nd Exeter Brownies showed some Christmas spirit recently when they donated toys to the Huron County Christmas Bureau after collecting $130 in Canadian Tire money. In front from left are Vanessa Boyle, Nicole DeVries, Kennedy Carter and Katie Hartman; in the second row from left are Kennedy Warren, Heather Moore, Kaytlynn Schram and Sofia Brand; third row from left are Alana Case, Jennifer Perry, Kasie DaSilva and Jaimee Clarke; in the back from left are leader Michaela Kelland, junior leader Jennifer Kuhar and leader Kathey Ford. (photo/submitted) Stolen vehicle set on fire SOUTH HURON — On Dec. 18 at 8:45 p.m. OPP were notified of a vehicle theft from a residence on Union Line in Usborne. Police say someone stole an unlocked black 1993 Saturn that day between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. while the owners were away. Within an hour the vehicle was found near the intersection of Huron Street and Union Line. The driver had lost con- trol at a curve in the roadway and entered the snow covered ditch. The thief then deliberately set the vehicle on fire, com- pletely destroying it. The local fire department responded and put out the fire. Huron OPP is asking for assistance in this case. If you have information call the local Exeter OPP office or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). Jets rebound for 5-5 tie against Tavistock By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — The Lucan Ilderton Jets had a tough weekend with a 12-4 loss in Elora Dec. 17 before returning home for a hard fought 5-5 tie against Tavistock Saturday night. The Jets now have 28 points and are tied with the Hensall Sherwoods for second place, one point behind Shelburne, Clinton and Durham which are locked in a tie for first. After starting the Elora with just over three lines, the Jets lost more players to injuries during the game, reducing them to two lines. Against Tavistock, the Jets were down 4-2 before coming back to take the lead but couldn't hold on for the win. Jets general Manager Rob Andrews said the team will be missing Todd Hunt, its leading scorer, until sometime after Christmas. The Jets also had their second leading scorer, Craig Black hurt Friday night and was not in the lineup against Tavistock. The Jets will be off until Jan. 7 when they visit Clinton at 8:30 p.m. before they play in Hensall Jan. 9 at 8 p.m with the league all star game scheduled for Milverton Jan. 8. The Jets next home game is Jan. 22 when Milverton visits. Tips for travellers in the holiday season Although travelling can be safe and enjoyable activity, it can also provide an opportunity for crime. The OPP would like to remind travellers to protect theemselves and take the following precautions: • Before leaving on a trip let a friend or family member know your destination and estimated time of arrival; • Look safe; • Project an image of confidence and sureness; • Be aware of your surroundings; • Never leave your luggage unat- tended. If you're travelling by car: • Always lock your luggage in the trunk; • Always drive with all the car doors locked; • Never pick up hitch -hikers; • Do not put personal and/or busi- ness information on your luggage tags; • Dress inconspicuously, so you won't draw attention to yourself; • Stash your cash; • Do not carry large amounts of cash — use traveller's cheques or major credit cards; • Make sure you keep a list of the numbers of your traveller's cheques and credit cards in a safe place; • Leave expensive jewelry at home in a safe place; • Keep all valuables in a safe deposit box at your hotel; • Conceal cash in a tuck away pouch; • Keep receipts for all purchases; • Ensure your vehicle is in good running order and gassed up; • Be prepared for a break -down. Carry a blanket, matches, a candle, food, booster cables and flares. If you become stranded: • Stay in your vehicle; • Display a "Call Police" sign or use a white cloth outside the win- dow or tied to the antenna; • Never open your hood as a dis- tress signal or to anyone who claims they want to fix it. Opening your hood allows someone access to your motor and could make it inoperable; • Roll down your window only one inch to speak to anyone on the out- side; • Ask that the police or a service station be sent to assist you. Monitor danger: • Trust your instincts when sight- seeing. Stay with a group of fellow tourists; • Avoid meeting strangers in unknown and isolated places; • Learn to recognize the uniforms of local law enforcement officers; • Use an auto club, travel agency, or other reliable sources of infor- mation to find out as much as pos- sible about the place you are going to — ask about what you should do and what you should avoid; • Photocopy all important docu- ments such as passport and airline tickets. Added tips: • Keep all of your medication in your carry -on luggage; • During long layovers in termi- nals, use coin operated lockers to store your belongings; • Avoid isolated areas of your hotel; • Avoid wandering on the beach alone at night; • Don't take expensive items to the beach; • Remember to get travel insur- ance; • Use sunscreen; • Drink bottled water. NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF WRITTEN HEARING Application by Festival Hydro Incorporated for a Final Order Pre -approving its Conservation and Demand Management Plan An application received November 30, 2004 has been filed with the Ontario Energy Board, by Festival Hydro Inc. (the "Applicant") for a Final Order approving their Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Plan. The Board assigned File No. RP-2004-0203/EB-2004-0520 to this applica- tion. On May 31, 2004, the Minister of Energy granted approval to all distributors in Ontario to apply to the Board for an increase in their 2005 rates by the third installment of their incremental market adjusted rev- enue requirement (MARR). This approval is condi- tional on a commitment to reinvest an equivalent amount in CDM initiatives. The elements of the CDM Plan are as follows: i) water heater load control system; ii) conversion of 4kV distribution lines to 27.6kV to reduce losses; iii) promotion of compact fluorescent light bulbs; iv) promotion of light emitting diode (LED) seasonal lighting; v) energy awareness program for residen- tial customers: and vi) energy seminars for larger volume customers. The total budget for the CDM plans for the appli- cant is approximately $661,623 which is consistent with the amount of the third installments of its MARR. Copies of the application and the pre -filed evi- dence in support of the application are available for public inspection at the Board's offices and at the applicants office. The Board intends to proceed with the application by way of a written hearing unless a party satisfies the Board that there is a good reason for not holding a written hearing. If you object to the Board holding a written hearing in this matter, you must provide written reasons why an oral hearing is appropriate. Any submissions objecting to a written hearing must be received by the Board within 7 calendar days of the publication date of this Notice. If you wish to participate in the written hearing, you must forward three copies of your written submis- sions to the Secretary of the Board and one copy to the Applicant at the addresses below. All submis- sions must be received no later than 10 calendar days after the publication date of this Notice. If the applicants wish to respond to any written submis- sions, such response must be received by the Board no later than 21 calendar days after the publi- cation date of this Notice. All submissions must quote file numbers RP-2004-0203/EB-2004-0520, clearly state the sender's name and address, and be received by the Board Secretary by 4:45 p.m. on the required dates. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OBJECTING TO A WRITTEN HEARING OR DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARING BY FILING WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD MAY PRO- CEED WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO FURTHER NOTICE IN THIS PROCEEDING. ADDRESSES Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street 26th Floor Toronto, ON M4P 1 E4 Attn: John Zych Board Secretary Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (toll free) Fax: 416-440-7656 Festival Hydro Inc. 187 Erie Street P.O. Box 397 Stratford, ON N5A 6T5 Attn: Jac Vanderbaan Vice President of Engineering and Operations Tel: 519-271-4707 x 241 Fax: 519-271-7204 DATED at Toronto, December 15, 2004 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Peter H. O'Dell Assistant Board Secretary