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returned from a, five month trip
around Europe.. kre. :-.was.„=;
accompanied '0$ his.'. sister
Margaret and prt ItkPliine, by
Joe jattiensoo of Gragg opdPeter
Jansen. of Egmortdville.
In the accompanying photos
and cutlines, Joe describes part of
their travels in Greece in
November.
Joe and Margaret McLean
returned to Canada on December
4 • and Joe Jansen is still in
Europe, visiting relatives in
Holland. ..
More photos of their. European
trip will appear in future issues.f
the Expositor.
Non-Nibblers
Xmas party
. PROCLAMATION !
TOWN OF SEAFORTH
By resolution of the Council, I hereby
proclaim
Monday
December 27
Boxing Day
A Public Holiday
and respectfully request the Citizens
and Businessmen to observe the same
ELIZABETH' CARONO
MAYOR
"GODSAVE THE QUEEN” ,
Seaforth Public Commision
1977 HYDRO RATE
The Utilities cost of electrical energy purchased from Ontario Hydro will go up
30.3 per cent next year. This increase will be reflected in higher rates to our'
customers effectiVe January 1, 1977. The average increase for all customers is 24.2
per cent, which will mean approximately $5.00 to $7.00 for the average user per
month.
Residential Rate
for metered energy on a one month basis will -
Minimum bill (up to 75 KWH)
First 50 KWH
Next 200 KWH
Next 500 KWH (preferred block)
Balance KWH
1976 rate
$4.00
6.4/KWH
3.2/ KWH
1.75/KWH.
1.85/KWH
1977 rate
$4.00
7.8/KWH
3.9/KWH
2.35/KWH
2.35/ KWH
_General Rate
for metered energy on a one month basis will be: -
This new rate will be applied to all energy used
commencing Januaryl, 1977 and will affect
all February 1, 1977 billings
Minimum bill (up to 50 KWH)
First 50 KWH
Next 100 KWH
Next 9750 KWH
Balance KWH
Demand Charge over 50KW
Transformation Discount
1977 rate
$4.00
7.8 /KVii
4.2/ K(WH
2.85/KWH
1.7/KWH
$2.30 / KW
$ .15/KW
1976 rate
$4.00
6.4/KWH
3i5/ KWH
2.35/KWH
1.2/KWH
$2.30 / KW
$ .15/KW
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THE TERRIBLE THREE —This is the only.photo.that was taken of the three of us
togethar, left Joe McLean, Mag McLean and Joe Jansen. The large building in the
background is the Acropolis, the ancient Greek building that sits high on a rocky hill
surrounded by the City of Athens. It has attracted tourists, historians and others
.;'s from around the world for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the Acropolis is
literally falling'apart. One end is smothered in a maze of scaffolding and has been
under restoration for some time. The mood at the Acropolis is one of majesty and
complete respect. It is a national monument and any one who steps too close is
quickly whistled at by the many guards on duty there. I'll never forget the
Acropolis; the view, the atmosphere, the building. It's hard to believe that it was
built 2500 years ago in 600 B.C. Thanksgo to Peter Davis from New York, who took
the picture. (Photo by D. McLean)
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REAL BREAD — That's something you get used to
after travelling around Europe for five months. 'In
all countries, people strolling down streets with fresh
bread tucked under their arms were very common.
;This lady was typical of most women in Greece. After
witnessing several mean incidents on busses and in
bars in Crete we all came to the conclusion that
women come between man's mules land his dogs.
Many old' people like this lady are still walking,
working and playing a role in the Community. As far
.4as I could tell there are n o Nursing homes in Greece.
There is little need.
The gentleman below is obviously a very proud
man. Proud of his position, his regiment, his army,
his country. That dascribbs, t think, the. Greek's
attitude and outlook, cp1iM,„ (Photo by D. McLean)
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IN THE 'PLAKA —This street is about as typically
Greek as any ether we saw in our month and-a-half
there. Shops and characters abound, selling
everything imaginable and a lot of things you never
dreamed of. Day after day we came back to this area
of Athens but we never seemed to get bored. The
plaka (market) area of Greece's capital was just the
best darned part of the city. Business then wasn't too
good for the shop owners as all the tourists but a few
had long since disappeared. Naturally ,,we were,
constantly being harrassed and hustled but after the
first few days it didn't bother us at all. Fortunately
we didn't come across as being- loaded down with
money and therefore they didn't bother us too much.
Athens was much like two separate cities,' the Rake,
and the modern European section. The differences
were mostly in architecture and atmosphere; the
people throughout Greece remained the same. Even
thoughlhe language barrier was huge every Greek
we met tried his hardest to be .friendly. For all the
material luxuries and standard of living the Greeks
lack they possess other qualities long gone on this
continent. (Photo by D. McLean)
Monday, Dec. 20 will be the
last meeting this year of the
Non-Nibblers, when gifts (to
31/.25) will be exchanged. It is
hoped that all members and
graduates will come and help
make this a jolly social time.
If you can't come before
Christmas, bear in mint that this
is the time to think of warm
beaches and swim suits. The first
meeting of 1977 will be on
Monday, Jan. 3, so if your figure
is not becoming to you, maybe
you should be , coming to the
group.
Learn how to be a happy loser.
We're looking forward to seeing
You, same time, same place,
S.D.H.S., Monday at 8 pan:
SEAFORTH
JEWELLERS
for
DIAMONDS WATCHES
JEWELLERY. FINE CHINA
GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION
All Types of Repairs
Phone 527-0270
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KIDS — They're the same everywhere, and these two were playing house. From
the moment our boat landed at Corfu on the west coast of Greece we couldn't
believe the number of kids we encountered. They seemed to ooze out of the
woodwork wherever we went and usually they were the cutest most `trnspoiled,
funny and happy kids we met. These two live in Galini, a village on the southern
coast of Crete, We endea up there because it was the hottest and most southerly
point in Europe. There wasn't much there but the three of us didn't mind in the
least. We had been trying to catch up with the warm weather since September. Two
months later after just a little bad luck, of which you might have heard, we found
our paradise. I'll n ever forget the feeling I got when. I stepped off the bus in the
village square. Bright sun, clear sky, a hillside of brilliant lixhite houses and heat.
heat. After two months of walking, living' and sleeping in rain and cold, it was
actually hot.
Not only kids were in abundance in Galin'. The place was simply crawling with
Canadians. For the previous four months I believe I met one or two countrymen.
Mind you I have nothing against the Aussies, Yanks, or Kiwis. (New Zealanders)
that made up the majority of travellers elsewhere. It was nice for a change to meet
people from your home ground. What attracted us all to Crete? The sun for sure
but also because it was the cheapest place to live in Europe. Anyone, including
those used to living it up, can live like a king (almost) for $3.50 a day. We never
tired of the two restaurants in Galini because they were both excellent. One place
doubled as a bar and several nights we stayed quite late mostly because the owners
wouldn't let us go. After 10 o'clock all the raki (like schnapps) we could drink was
on thahouse. Even when it wasn't free, rakl was only about 13 cents a shot. Greece
is more famous for a licorice flavoured liqueur called ouzo. Crete has some of the
best, beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world. If you ever get a chance, gol
See for yourself. (Photo by D. McLean)