The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-05-01, Page 21 (2)•Less than Ont. Hydro bid
Expect hydro rate increase
Any increase in the cost of
electricity to the Exeter Public
Utilities Commission will be
passed on to the consumer ac-
cording to manager Hugh Davis
but the effect won't be as costly
as it may appear at first glance.
Ontario Hydro is seeking a 29.7
percent increase in rates for
municipal utilities.
Mr. Davis explained that
buying and selling of electricity
totalled only about 60 percent of
the utility's gross revenue and as
a result, a 29.7 increase by
Ontario Hydro, if granted by the
Ontario Energy Board, won't
mean a 29.7 increase to the
average Exeter consumer.
"There is no way we would be
passing on the entire percentage
increase to the consumer," said
Mr. Davis. He said he was
hesitant to make any predictions
on what the increase might be for
local consumers.
"The matter still has to be
reviewed by the energy board,"
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said Mr. Davis, "and they might
not grant Ontario Hydro the
increase it is looking for. The
whole matter is still very un-
certain and more details and
decisions will be needed before
anything definite will be decided
upon."
Mr. Davis said that in the past,
the Exeter Public Utilities
Commission has been able to
absorb slight increases in power
cost due to increased revenue
from new services brought about
by an expanding economy. He
intimated.that with an increase in
energy rates, plus the general
increase in the cost of materials
which is being met by every
industry, there would definitely
be an increase in costs to the local
electricity consumer.
'But it will not be as high as the
percentage Ontario Hydro may
be granted," he assured the T -A.
Soaring costs in materials are a
problem to the utility. Mr. Davis
said that when a transformer was
needed for the senior citizens
apartment complex recently, a
Canadian source needed forty
weeks to deliver. The PUC
decided that it couldn't wait and
ordered through an American
firm which promised 12 week
delivery.
"In those 12 weeks," said Mr.
Davis, "the cost went up 10
percent."
Other costs ae also jumping.
Wooden hydro poles have doubled
in cost in a little over a year. All
other materials are increasing by
similar amounts.
"The question of a rate in-
crease hasn't been discussed by
the commissioners as yet and we
will have to wait until we see how
big an increase the Ontario
Energy Board grants Ontario
Hydro," he stated. "We couldn't
even guess at a local rate in-
crease right now."
Ontario Hydro submitted its
request to the Ontario Energy
Board on Thursday April 24,
asking for an increase of about
29.7 percent to the 353 municipal
utilities which buy in bulk and in
turn supply 2.5 million users in
Ontario.
Rate changes for Ontario
Hydro's own retail customers,
about 700,000 consumers in rural
Ontario served directly by
Ontario Hydro, will be announced
at a later date according to an
Ontario Hydro source.
Industrial users throughout
Ontario will be hit with a 29.9
percent increase if Hydro's
present bid is approved by the
board.
Ontario Hydro's new chairma,.
Robert Taylor, who took over as
head of the Ontario Hydro Board
in January, called the increases
regrettable" in this period of
inflation.
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McCURDY DANCERS IN ACTION — During Education Week of McCurdy school at Huron Park, students
showed their talents at assemblies. Above, Dennis Johnston, Lori Acton, Robert Black and Kim Schell move
through a dance routine. T -A photo
Clandeboye girls accept jobs,
another at bible graduation
By MRS. DAVID KESTLE
CLANDEBOYE
Miss Dorothy Ann Cunningham
was one of the group that at-
tended the graduation
ceremonies at the Bible College
Toronto, on Sunday evening.
Miss Susan Hardy who has
completed her two year course at
Centralia Agriculture College
(Veterinary Dept) has accepted a
position in St. Marys at the
Veterinary Wholesale.
Miss June Donaldson has ac-
cepted a position in London as a
secretary.
Clandeboye was well
respresented when the dancing
classes presented their annual
show Thursday evening.
Joanne Carter & Tracey
Harrison gave a fine per-
formance of their skills in tap
dancing:
Lisa Carter, Shelly & Chris
Lewis, Monica & Jackie Rosch &
Carol Cunningham performed in
the ballet dancing.
The cancer canvassers who
have completed their canvass
would like to thank everyone for
their great response.
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lewis
Goderich called on Mr. & Mrs.
Arnold Lewis on Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr. & Mrs. L. Trottier who live
in the former Carter home, had
the occasion • to call the fire
department from Lucan on
Sunday when sparks from a trash
fire ignited a driving shed. It was
quickly extinguished before any
major fire developed.
ladies plant
ool trees
The annual meeting of
Hurondale WI was held in the
Usborne Central School at 6:30
with a pot Luck supper and 47
members present.
Following supper, gifts were
given to the secret pals and
names drawn for next year.
Mrs. Lena Kirkland was in
charge of the program when Mrs.
Lorne Porter gave the motto -
Friendship is the cement that
holds the world together. Mrs.
R.E. Pooley reported the rum-
mage sale will be held in the
arena on May 30. Mrs. Robert
Mauer will be the representative
to Huronview Auxiliary.
Mrs. Wm. Dougall and Mrs.
R.J. Keller presented gifts to
Mrs. Carl Mills, retiring
president and Mrs. Myrtle
Bike licences on
sale Saturday
Licences to operate bicycles in
the town of Exeter will go on sale
Saturday May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. at the town police office.
The bicycle licence fee is 75
gents and owners are asked to
bring along the old registration
along with information on the
make and serial number.
Owners of mopeds and other
motor assisted bicycles will be
required to obtain a licence.
Stag
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Stewart
Brown
Sat., May 10
9:00 p.m.
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Everyone Welcome
Passmore who is being married .
Hurondale WI voted to help
with the meal for the 50th an-
niversary of the UCW of Thames
Road United Church. All reports
were given by the various con-
veners.
Mrs. Mac Hodgertwas in charge
of the election and Mrs. Lena
Kirkland installed the following
officers: past president, Mrs.
Carl Mills; president, Mrs. Harry
Dougall; 1st vice-president, Mrs.
Gerald McFalls; 2nd vice-
president, Mrs. Glen Stewart;
Secretary -treasurer, Mrs. John
Pym; Ass. Sec'y treasurer, Mrs.
R.J. Keller; district director,
Mrs. Carl Mills, alt. district
director, Mrs. Garnet Hicks;
branch directors, Mrs. Charles
Kernick, Mrs. Wm. Dougall, Mrs.
Edna Caldwell; hospital rep.,
Mrs. R.E. Pooley; emergency.
Mrs. Wm. Lamport, Mrs. Frayne
Parsons, Mrs. Hedley May, Mrs.
Bev. Alexander; Mrs. Harry
Strang, Mrs. Olive Thomson.
pianist, Miss Ann brodie, Mrs.
Norman Brock; song leaders.
Mrs. Wm. Dougall, Mrs. Ray
Cann; Auditors, Mrs. Lorne
Porter, Mrs. Mabel Stanlake;
nominatinfl committee,Mrs. Roy
Johns, Mrs. Lena Kirkland;
press rep., Mrs. Alma Rundle.
Executive meeting will be held
on Monday, May 12 at the home of
Mrs. Harry Dougall.
Due to the inclement weather
on Wednesday evening several
members gathered at Usborne
School on Saturday, April 26 and
planted two bushes.
Mrs. Harvey Ovens has just
returned from St. Joseph's
hospital where she underwent
surgery.
Mr. & Mrs. H. Rosch and
family visited with Mr. & Mrs. A.
Keys, Hyde Park, Sunday.
Miss Debbie Williams, Fergus
is spending a few days visiting
with the Robertsons.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Robertson &
Janie very ably helped with the
Sunday evening service at the
Lucan United Church.
Mr. Tom Kestle & Lynn Ross
were Sunday evening visitors
with the Kestle's.
The fifth meeting of the Lazy
Loafers No. 3 group 4 -Hers was at
the home of the leader Maria
Vogels. There were six members
present.
They made Hamburg Stacks &
Cheese puffs. Roll call was to
show the bread made from sour
dough and judging of the same.
Discussion was on a good loaf
of bread and uses of bread; &
bread from other tans.
The group made Swedish Tea
Ring, Hungarian Bubble Ring
and Chelsea Buns which turned
out excellent.
Working on the book covers
was also done and a review of
judging bread.
The High Risers had their, 7th
meeting at the home of their
No decision
on street
No decision has been reached
yet on the proposal to open
Alexander St. behind the in-
dustries on Highway 83 East, but
Exeter council were given
several reasons Monday night
why the project should not be
attempted.
Erik Gravlev of JF Farm
Machinery stated in a letter that
the project would be technically
difficult and therefore expensive,
the street would be difficult to
maintain because it would be
subjected to heavy loaded trucks,
traffic jams would be created at
the Highway 4 intersection, firms
in the area would be unable to
increase in size and therefore
jobs would be jeopardized and it
would be an inconvenience to JF
in the operation of their
warehouse.
"It is a must for us to oppose
expropriation," Gravlev con-
cluded in his letter, noting that
other firms were also opposed to
the suggestion of opening the
street.
Deputy -Reeve Tom MacMillan
reported that planning board had
met Saturday and considered the
matter and it would be some time
before they had a recom-
mendation to make to council.
At the last council meeting, it
was indicated that planing board
had originally recommended the
opening of the street.
The planning board asked this
week that they be kept informed
of any changes in the status of the
street and also that any building
permit requests for the area be
referred back to them.
Mayor Bruce Shaw said that
one of the problems in the area is
due to the fact it contains three
different types of zoning -
residential, industrial and
agricultural.
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leader Mrs. A. Hodgins.
Convenience snacks served
were pizza, popcorn, lemonade.
Marilyn Groenewegen ex-
plained how to make dutch puff
mini cakes.
Book covers were finished and
the club is complete.
Gerry Noyes who recently
underwent surgery on his back is
able to be around again, and is
recuperating at his home.
Lorne Derbyshire was moved
Tuesday to the new Home at
Ailsa Craig from Delaware
Nursing Home.
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Cun-
ningham are residing at the new
nursing home in Ailsa Craig.
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Simpson &
family London were Friday
callers at the Wm. Simpson
home.
Mr. & Mrs. A. Charron &
Jennifer Windsor, were weekend
visitors with Mr. & Mrs. D.
Kestle & Janis.
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