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TMa HURON XXPOSSTOR, OE AGER 14, 1983 — Pi3
'Energy study will be
done in Huron County
County commiss•
ionors
The 1980s will sea different types of fuel
complement, rather than compete with each
other, Dr. David Drinkwalter of Ontario
Hydro told members of public utilities
commissions across Huron County in Sea -
forth on Wednesday.
It makes sense to use' the electrical
system when it's there and fill in with other
sources when it's not," he said, citing dual
energy systems such as the plenum heater as
an example.
As electricity takes a greater role in the
1990s, electricity rates will stay at half the
rate of inflation: Power rates have increased
this year over five . per cent because of
construction of new facilities such as th
Darlington( plant. he said. •
"Our corporate strategy is driven by the
desire toteep costs down. if you think we like
rate increases, you're nuts. 1f our load grew
at the same rate as our production, we
wouldn't have rate problems. Butt the things
that are driving the increases will be gone by
1986," he said. °
Ontario Liberal leader David Peterson said
Ontario Hydro is not accountable to no one
but Dr. Drinkwalter defended the attack
saying Hydro is accountable ,to everyone
through the Cabinet of the controlling party
of the provincial government.
"We're not doing anything the govern-
ment doesn't want us to do. Peterson means
we're not accountable to him in the way he
would like to see us. Mabe he wouldn't be so
worried if he was prem er."
Ontario Hydros deb of $17 billion are
being used to build new assets; they are not
Dr. David Drinkwalter
deficits since Hydra's revenue more than'
covers its operating costs, he said.
The Darlington power plant is one of those
assets whose power will be needed before the
turn of the century even though it isn't
needed now. Planned back in 19711 during the
fust . OPEC problems, electricity from
Darlington wase�cpe�;ted to fill in when -oil
priced itself out of the market.
"Darlington was built to provide a
mammoth quantity of hydro we thought we'd
need but haven't. But, we didn't start in
1983; it takes about 15 years to plan for a new
hydro plant."
Hydro continues to build Darlington
because it's cheaper to continue than shut it
down and rebuild in three years, said Dr.
Drinkwalter..
The ways and means of conserving
energy in Raton County will fie closely
monitored ed daring the next,fewgrouch$.
At its Dec, l meeting Huron County council
approved hiring the firm of Mark Dorfman
Planner inc.. of Waterloo to carry out an
su-study of the county at a cost of
s.
County planning director Gary Davidson
said the consul firm will consider Huron's
official plan and how it relates to energy
conservation practises. The consultants will
identify energy conservation methods then
narrow them down to what is practical for
Huron County. The Last task is to determine
what is acceptable as aconservation method.
The exact format of the study has not yet
been worked out said Mr. Davidson. but he
expects meetings with municipal representa-
tives and the faint community will be held
over. the next few months. The study is
expected Lobe finiskted by the end of April. A
report will be presented to county council.
Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle asked the planner
if the aim of the Study is to regulate, through
the official plan and zoning bylaws, new
development. The reeve was concerned that
regulations would prohibit certain types of
development which would result in an
individual municipality and the county to lose
the potential benefit of another. iedustry.
Mr. Davidson emphasized that the purpose
of the study isn't to regulate future or existing
development but will provide educational
information that will promote energy conser-
vation. .
Asan example, Mr. Davidson said anyone.
from the present homeowner planning to
renovate to industries considering locating in
the county. could be shown how to. save
money on a long term basis by adding
conservation techniques to a structure which.
is under construction.
A lot of the information from the study will
be aimed at building inspectors -and construc-
tion compitnies said Mr. Thiviirlson and they in
turn would pass the information on to
individuals or companies planning to build.
.The planning director added that the new
Planning Act requires mucidpp to have
energy policies in theirdfticialclHe
said the proem providing 1 dung tor
such stu silk . re
The entire energy conservation program
for the county will involve more than the
consulting firms study. The entire oust is
*beat 550000,
The province, 'through the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing will pickup 75
per .Dent, of the cost up to a maximum of
$35.000. Mr. Davidson said that would cover
the cost of the actual study, with the
remaining 55,000 to pay part of the estimated
520,000 to be spent in planning staff time.
Those voting in favor of the study were:
Grey reeve. Leona Anmsttong Ashfield
reeve John Austin. Goderich deputy -reeve
James Britnell, Seaforth reeve William
Campbell, Exeter deputyreeve Lossy Fuller.
Bayfield reeve David Johnston. Colbourne
reeve Russel Kernighan, Wingham reeve Joe
Kerr, Hensall reeve Harry Klungel, Exeter
reeve Bill Muckle, Usborne reeve Gerry
Prout. Goderich , Township reeve Grant
Stirling, Zurich reeve Don Van Patter,
Stephen reeve Alan Walper, Stephen deputy
reeve Ralph Weber. and Goderich reeve
Harry Worsell with two votes.
Those voting against the study were: Hay •.
deputy reeve Tony Bedard, Tuckerssmith
reeve Robert Bell. Blyth reeve Tom Cronin,
Hultett reeve Tom Cunningham, Morris
reeve Bill Elston. McKillop reeve Marie
iBcknell,rnbeny reeve Brian McBurney,
Howick ree a Jack Stafford, Stanley reeve
° Paul Steckle, East Wawanosh reeve Neil
Vincent, and Hay reeve Lionel Wilder.
Absent during the .voting were West
Wawanosh reeve James Aitchison, Clinton
reeve Ernest Brown and Brussels reeve
Calvin Kreuter. -
PRI.NCIPL/FROM
PAGE ONE
they are often unable to be pa of this
World."
"Teachers have to be able to recognize
problems," says Paul. "Problems when they
set a child hasn't had a meal, when parents
have problems or when a hockey player
scores his first goal."
"We want to teach kids respect and
tolerance, but the best way to do it is not by
teaching but by living it. This applies to
morals and values as much as reading,
writing and arithmetic. This has helped
knock down that fourth wall."
The new principal at the Seaforth school
will be Gary Jewitt of •Brookside public
schdol, Wingham.. "Gary has much the same
attitudes 1 have, but his style and method
mayy differ," says Paul
Having Worked frit ; Mr! JewittMaty Says,
He's a fine'fetlow'to work fear he's'gtdMt
with the kids and he and Paul are much
alike."
As superintendent of special education,
Paul will be making S55,000 a year and
speaking about his salary makes Paul'
chuckle. "1 told my wife (who is a special
education teacher at Brookside) when we
were married that when i made $100 a week
she could quit work. It shows how naive 1
was."
HUSBAND IS BOSS
In his new position, Paul will be one of
Mary's bosses. "My wife is an excellent
teacher and wife and I'm lucky to have her.
But i've always said that." he says.
As a boss, "1 can't see where it will cause
any problems." says Mary. "We both share
the same interests so,people's'yjew9 wont
change because of it. When he visits my
class. i'll call him Mr. Carroll." •
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS — Mouse,
Luke McMillan was warned by the Christ-
mas tree, Jill Wood mot to nibble on the
TUCKERSMITH/FROM PAGE ONE
and all legal requirements being met. The
proposed land, if purchased. would be used
for the site of a new township shed.
Council will put a notice in the local
weekly newspapers in Clinton and Seaforth
advising the residents of the township that it
is illegal to park cars on township roads
during the winter months and that the
township will not be responsible for 'any
damages to cars that are left parked on the
streets and roads.
Council spent considerable time discus-
sing two drain reports --the Wallace Drain
and the Williams Drain and deferred both of
them for further discussion on the next
meeting of council on Jan. 3.
Engineer Henry Centen of Stratford, of
the R.J. Burnside and Associates engineer-
ing firm read reports on both drains.
Concerning the Williams Drain. Peter
Pulham, Canadian National Railway, attend-
ed and advised council that the CNR would
prefer that a drainage ditch be constructed
on their right-of-way and a berm be
constructed to eliminate Ken Williams'
problem of overflow water coming off the
CNR right-of-way onto the Williams proper-
ty. He further advised that CNR was
prepared to pay the full construction costs of
the ditch.
As Mk,'» Williams was not in attendance
council suggested that the report be
deferred dntil the next meeting.
There were three ratepayers at the
meeting Who are involved with the Wallace
Drain including Douglas Wallace, Red
Vantygheti and Jim McIntosh. Mr. Van-
tyghem advised council that although he had
signed the o 'ginal petition to help Randy
Wilson obtain n outlet for his water, he was
opposed to t e assessment schedule as
proposed by the ngineer. He requested that
his name be wi hdrawn from the petiticit
since he would ive no benefit for the
amount that he as been assessed.
Mr. Wallace a vised council he was
opposed to the asses went schedule since he
pays a fair substanti I amount, and receives
no benefit from the ain. The other owner
present requested th drainage report be
deferred to the next -co ncil meeting on Jan.
3 in order that M Wilson can be
approached concerning he construction of
the drain.
Council will inform Adrian Timmermans
on Lot 17, concession 4, London Road
Survey, that it has no objections to the
severance application he has requested for
his property.
LONGER/FROM PAGE TWO
funeral home. The only problem was that all
the men patted me heavily on my broken
shoulder. and all the women hugged me„
further increasing the agony of that wing.
My brother-in-law delivered one of the
finest, most honest eulogies I've ever heard.
Phone calls came from all over North and
Central America. Donations flooded in to a
scholarship in my wife's name for piano
students. Readers of my column who don't
know me, nor 1 them, wrote consoling letters.
My son. Hugh. came up two weekends in a
row from the city. just to keep' me company.
and did. in his good-hearted. ham-fisted way.
He carefully put away in the tool -shed my old
lawnmower. which had been left out to go to
the dump. He shovelled the sidewalk for the
first time in 18 years.
And my grandboys were great. They knew
what it was all about. They knew their
beloved Gran was gone. They stayed out of
the way. didn't fight once. and only showed
their feelings by taking my hand. or curling
a little arm about my neck.
Broken shoulder in September. Broken
heart in November. But don't worry.
Shoulders heal. Hearts are just pumps. I'll
survive. But it's lonely in the big. brick
house.
The days are very long. And the nights are
longer.
branches. They performed in a skit at the
Christmas concert at the First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth on Sunday. (Hundermark)
photo)
Students write
Raised in Goderieh, Paul and Mary
Carroll and sons Karsten and Kalen moved
to Seaforth in 1973. Paul is well known in
Seaforth, involve 1 in the Lions club, the
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee and chairman of the Van
Egmond Foundation.
Before moving to town, Paul was
Goderich councillor for two years. reeve for
another two and served on Huron County
council. He is also a staunch NDPer having
been a three time candidate for the party
and a member of the NDP provincial
executive. "1 like to keep busy," says Paul.
As Paul's responsibilities increased, his
involvement in the community decreased.
He has resigned his chairmanship on the
Van Egmond Foundation effective Dec. 31.
Correction
Mistakes are made and the Expositor was
the leader last week. In the front page story
of John Jew and his problems of sponsoring
his mother as an immigrant, we inadvertent-
ly reported that his mother was a resident of
Korea.
Mr. Jew's mother is actually living in
Hong Kong. The Canadian High Commis-
sion in Hone Kong. (not Korea) turned down
the sponsorship application on the grounds
that Mr. Jew and his mother could not prove
a family relationship.
Over 300 Seaforth and area people have
shown their support by writing and signing
tenets supporting Mr. Jew's application.
This week. The Expositor learned that the
numberOf-local supporters has risen to over
400.
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letters to principal
"i've taken a four month leave of absence
off the board." But he hopes to continue to
be part of the foundation as a member of
the board,
`A tirfiety. Rro_ l" tiiaf "$jade Jji1 76
'(restoring the an Egiiion house tis"
reached conclusion last week. We pulled
together full range plans to restore the site
and phase one is now finished and paid
for.'
"It's time for the foundation to assess
leadership and direction," says Paul.
Keeping busy has been Paul's way of
life. "1 feel I give 100 per cent
committment. My job has to come first
next to my family.
Married 18 years. Mary is accustomed to
her husband's schedule. "it's hard to get
him to sit down," she says.
Paul Carroll will leave the Seaforth
public school on Friday. Students, parents,
teachers and the general pubhc have
expressed their thoughts on his leaving.
Hete are some student letters:
Dear. Mr. Carroll: 1t is sad you are
leaving the school. I wish. you wouldn't
leave but it is your decision. You are one of
my favorite teachers. 1 hopeyour new job is
nice and I hope you will come and see us.
Your student, Debbie Nolan.
Dear Mr. Carroll: Everybody in 5B is
going to be unhappy when you leave the
school this year. We hope you can come
back to SPS again. Your friend, Darlene
Calhoun.
Dear Mr. Carroll: I have only known you
for three years. My other principal was
Mrs. Toll. i want to be your friend. i will
miss you when you go. From Tonia.
Dear Mr. Carroll:l hate to see you leave.
You were a great principal at SPS. 1 hope
you like your new job. I'm sure you will.
From Andrea Moore
"I didn't think it was such a big deal that
1 was leaving," says Paul, "but apparently
it is. It reflects the fact we had a good
positive time at the school and I hope it will
continue. 1 didn't really expect that much •
' of a reaction."
Collegiate publishes first yearbook in
DECEMBER 7,1883
Thorhas and James Dorrance, sons of Mr.
James Uorrance of the Sth concession of
McKillop returned home on Saturday after
having spent three years in Dakota. They
intend going back in the spring.
The concert in aid of the Forresters' Band
was given in Cardno's Hall on Friday
evening. and was a very successful and
pleasant affair. There was a large attend-
ance. the hall being well filled.
On Saturday evening last. James 1. Carter
and Mr. L. Reinkie were starting out for
Hensall. The town lamps in the rear made the
darkness ahead even more intense, and the
horse instead of keeping to the road walked
square into the ditch near Jackson's store in
Egmondville. The buggy and horse were both
upset. Mr. Carter was uninjured but Mr.
Reinkie suffered a fractured collarbone. Tltc
horse was not injured but the buggy was
pretty well wrecked,
DECEMBER II, 1908
The new Presbyterian Church in Brucefield
which was erected during the past season and
just completed was formally opened and
dedicated on Sabbath last. The services were
On dm* your @Ugone
conducted by Rev. Dr. McKay. The following
Tuesday the dedicatory tea was held. A
musical program was given by the church
choir.
William Scott, treasurer of the building
committee, gave the financial statement. The
entire cast of the new church including
seating, lighting heating and pulpit furni'
ture is about 510,000.
Short and appropriate addresses were
delivered by Reeds. Urquhart of Kipper.
Davidson, of Varna, Larken of Seaforth,
Brown of Varna, Martin of Exeter, Fletcher of
the Thrones Road and M.Y. McLean M.P. of
Seaforth.
DECEMBER 15, 1933
The first annual year book published by the
Seaforth Collegiate Institute Alumni Asocia-
tion has been completed and will be available
to the public on Friday.
The Home and School Club provided a rare
treat for its members and friends when it
brought Dr. E.J. Pratt of Victoria College,
Councillors get raise
$79,000/.M
PAGE TWO
Canadian taxpayer to be cqnfronted with another batch of bills for the
renovations of 24 Sussex and Stornoway - again?
Besides being angered at the money squandered on facelifts for these
official residences however, no doubt many Canadians are disappointed
in the lack of political savvy exhibited by our leading politicians.
Just imagine the positive response that would have occurred if the
Mulroneys had stated that while there were some features of Stornoway
they didn't like, due to the tough economic times they weren't spending a
dime on the house. It probably would have been good enough for another
25 PC seats come the next election,
The fact that no prime minister or leader of the Opposition for the past
dozen years has recognized the political merit of official frugality Is an
Indication of Just how out of touch they are with a majority of the people
they claim 10 represent In the big House on the hill. •
- The Listowel Banner
Huron County councillors gave them-
selves a small salary increase at their Dec. 1
meeting.
Committee and session pay for the coming
year will increase from 567 for a full day
session to 570. The pay for a half day session
increased from S45 to 547.
Toronto, on Wednesday evening to speak at
Carnegie Library Hall. Following the lecture
recital. a violin solo was given by Eugene
Duncan and a vocal solo by James Scott.
Skating will commence at the Palace Rink
on Friday if the present cold weather
continues. Mr. C. Holmes has had men
flooding the rink for several days.
Constable Helmer Snell has turned horti-
culturalist and is producing winter roses. He
has a bush growing in his garden that is a
mass of buds, and each bud when picked and
brought into the house, opens in a day or so,
revealing a beautiful rose.
DECEMBER 12,1958
William N. Ball was elected Reeve of
933
Seaforth on Wednesday. He succeeds Nor-
man Scoins who retired after six years in
office.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, John Street,
Seaforth celebrated their 63rd wedding
anniversary'on Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Enzensberger, now attend-
ing the University of Toronto, received her
associate of Music Performers diploma on
Saturday at London on the occasion of the
annual convention of music in Convocation
Hall at the University of Western Ontario,
Ken Wilson. 18, an employee of Frank
Kling Ltd., suffered an eye injury while
working with's crew laying the sewer line to
the(Seafotth Shoe Factory on Tuesday. He
was admitted to Seaforth Community Hospi-
tal but released on Wednesday.
COWAVII1Tif CALENDAR
NDA
Wednesday, December 14
But, while councillors receive an increase,
the warden's annual honorarium of 54,000
will remain the same.
The meal allowance for conventions was
also increased at the county council meeting.
it increased from S22 per day to S25 per day.
the first increase in a number of years.
Seaforth police surprised
at fine increases
Increased fines tor offences in the
Highway Traffic Act which became effective
Dec. 9, came as a surprise to the Seaforth
police department.
"We just received a telex message a little
while ago; it was pretty rushed. And, the
increases haven't made us any more
popular," says chief Hal Claus.
The increased fines for more than 500
offences include a 353 fine (raised from S28)
for not wearing seatbelts, going through a
red light or stop sign and making unproper
turns. A fine of 5128 will be charged to
anyone driving without a licence or with an
improper licence.
This doesn't affect people with a proper
driver's licence. You can see why they did it
528 wouldn't really make you go out and get
1-3 p.m. Parents & Tots Skating
8 p.m. Competitive curling
8:15 Jr. Farmers vs CCAT
9:10 Winthrop vs Queens
10:00 Chlselhurst vs Perth
1:30.4:30 p.m. Shuffleboard for senior
citizens.
Thursday, December '15
a proper licence it you didn't have one."
Chief Claus says the police still have the
option to let someone have 48 hours to
produce the licence before being charged.
Drivers not wearing their seatbelts is a
problem Seaforth police have noticed in town
and that's because they haven't begun
charging offenders yet. says the chief.
The fine for riding a bicycle without
proper iighis jumped from S5 to S13; riding a
bike without a bell will cost S53.
The Seaforth police haven't charged
anyone with offencek involving the increased
fines yet.
"We don't mate the laws; we just enforce
them," says Chief aans. "But, I think if we
start hitting the pocket -book. people will
start following the rules."
7 & 9 p.m. Mined Curling
7:15 Egmondville vs Jr. Farmers
8:05 Slabtown vs Grads
8:55 Winthrop vs Bendix
9:45 Parr Line vs Hawks
10:35 CCAT vs Dumpers
11:25 Easy Riders vs Chisethurst
Saturday, December 17
Friday, December 16
Mitchell and Stratford Junior Farmer
Christmas Dance at the Mitchell Commun-
ity Centre. Music by "Professional Rock
Sound" Friday, Dec. 16. Dancing 9-1.
Semi -formal.
8 p.m. Mired Carling
8:30 p.m. Exeter vs Centenaires
7:35 a.m. Kings vs North Stars
8:30 a.m. Bruins vs Nordiques
9:35 a.m. Oilers vs Canadians
10:30 a.m, vs Jets
11:35 a.m. vs Penguins
1:30-3 p.m.Public Skating
4 p.m. • flora Logan vs Noylce
5:15 p.m. Brussels vs Atom)
6:30 p.m. Mitchell vs Pee Wee
Sunday, December 18
3:30 p.m. Blyth vs Pee Wee 112
4:50 p.m. Stratford 82 vs.Tweens
7 p.m. Rangers vs Flames
8:30 Penguins vs Bruins
10 p.m. Hawks vs Canadians
Monday, December '19
4-6 p.m. Junior Carling
7 & 9.m. Mens curling
Tuesday, December 20
Figure Skating &45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m. Public Skating
6:30 p:m. Clinton vs Bantam
8:15 p.m. Blyth vs Midget
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