Wingham Advance-Times, 1978-12-13, Page 1• ,
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Hydro rates won't ris
though rebate) will end
Hydro rates charged to
Wingham Public Utilities
Commission customers won't
change in 1979, but a 4.9 per cent
rebate included in hydro bills for
nearly a year, will be dropped
early in 1979.
"Although the rates will not be
changed, the customer will
automatically see about a five
per cent increase in his bills,"
Tom McConkey, Ontario Hydro
consumer service represen-
tative, told the utilities com-
mission a„t its Dec. 5 meeting.
The anti-inflation rebate from
Ontario Hydro passed on by the
PUC, will run out in February or
March, causing hydro billsto go
up by about five per cent, he said.
A similar rebate of about five
per cent will be given to
Wingham PUC for the following
12 months, Mr. McConkey said,
but the commission decided to
absorb the rebate.
The Ontario Hydro rebates are
a result of good short-term
financial performance of the
provincial utility.
In absorbing the upcoming
rebate of about five per cent the
Wingham PUC will also absorb a
9.8 per cent bulk hydro increase
by Ontario Hydro.
Mr. McConkey 'said the
Wingham PUC might be forced to
make a substantial increase in
rates in 1980 but that Ontario
Hydro probably wouldn't allow a ,
rate increase for 1979:
Where to buy
Kinette Book
of Memories.
La0 week The Advance -Times
suggested 'editorially that the
Kinettes would be well advised to
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publish the names of their
members from whom the history
of the town published recently
under the title "One Hundred
Years of Memeries" can be
secured. Here they' are:
Mrs. Bob (Ann) Crawford, 326
Minnie St. 357-1667.
Mrs. Russ (Anne) Wylie, 297
Frances St. 357-1223.
Mrs. Terry (Jo-anne) Eames,
Maitland Estates.
Mrs. Ron (Susan) Coghlin, 330
Summit Drive. 357-3315. ,
Mrs. John (Paula) Brisson, 250
•Shuter St. 357-12,l$;
Mrs. Rick Hill, 18
Turnberry Estates. 357-3258.
Mrs. Don (Evonne) Carter, 264
Centre St. 357-3406.
HONORARY . KIN,ETTES
Mrs. Brian (Mary Lou) Cam-
eron, 210, Shuter St. 357-1565.
Mrs. Bill (Shirley ),Hanula,•134
Charles St. 35724O5..,
Mrs. Gary '(Marion) Watcher,
85 Sunset Cres. 357-3173.
Mrs. Mac (Marilyn) Ritchie, 96
Charles St. 357-1034.
Mrs. Leroy (Janice) Jackson,
360 Summit Drive. 357-1305.
Christmas play
will be held
this Thursday
`Windows of Christmas', a play
presented by the children's live
theatre group sponsored by the
Wingham Recreation Com-
mittee, will be staged , here
Thursday night.
The entire cast of the Christ-
mas fantasy is made up of local
children.
The story revolves around
Christmas cards which come to
life and hope to change children's
minds about burning the' old used
cards.
Both children and the
Christmas cards learn about the
spirit of helping others at this
time of year with the aid of a
magical being called the
Christmas Spirit.
Poetry and Christmas
carolling are also part of the
play, which will be held in the
Wingham Town Hall at 8 p.m.
Thursday. Members of the
Wingham Towne Players are
helping the children present the
play by directing it and providing
the backatage help.
'Windows of Christmas' will be
presented just the one night.
Tickets are available at the door
and cost one dollar for adults and'
so cents for children.
The PUC hasn't -decided what
to do about the Western Foundry
large user rate. The foundry is
presently on a large hydro user
rate implemented 'in September
which takes into account the 4.9
per cent rebate which is to be
dropped. In order to drop the
rebate for the foundry, the
commission may have to apply
for a new large user rate 4.9 per
cent higher than the present one.
COMMISSIONERS
WANT RAISE
Public utilities commissioners
want a raise for the first time in
four years. The commission
decided it will ask Wingham town
council for raises of $300 for
:utilities chairman Roy Bennett
and $200 each for commission
members Rod Wraith and
William Walden.
"According to some of the
other towns around, we must be
working for nothing," Mr.
Bennett claimed.
If the increases' are approved
the chairman's salary will in-
crease to $900 from $600 and the
other commission members will
make $700 a year, up from $500.
CHLORINE REDUCED
A letter from the ministry of
the environment informed the
PUC it could reduce the level of
Herb Phillips
helping Sant
He might not look much like
Santa Claus, but Herb Phillips is,
in the same line of work. For the
past 22 years this member of the
Wingham Salvation Army Corps
haiS;been "busy - trying to -m
other people's Christmases a
little happier.,
Every year since 1956 at about,
this time Mr. Phillips has ap-
peared on the main streets of
Wingham and surrounding
communities with the familiar
Salvation Army kettle, inviting
donations' from Christmas.
chlorination in town water to .1
parts per million from .2 parts
per million.
The ministry recognized that
two bad water samples taken
June 21 and June 28 this year
may have been due to a chlorine
pump which was out of operation
and a result of the, chlorine
supply running out overnight and
on weekends.
The letter acknowledged that
the water supply was problem
free in the third quarter of 1978
and that chlorine was added to
the water at all times, not just
weekdays. It recommended a
minimum of .1 parts per million
as the chlorine concentration, and
that the concentration be doubled
if any problems are found.
Wingham PUC Manager Ken
Saxton reported the chlorination
was reduced Nov. 27 to .1 parts
per million.
In other business, the com-
mission is checking into a
discrepancy between hydro
consumption charts at Western
Foundry. Mr. Saxton said the
seal had been broken on the PUC
meter at the foundry and it was
found to be 12 hours out of syn-
chronization with, a nearby
has been
a 25 years
shoppers. He rotates among
Wingham, Teeswater, Brussels
and Lucknow, but spends
weekends and the week leading
uP ,t9 Christmas here,
The money raised in this way
goes to help 'needy families,
around this, area celebrate a
happier Christmas and any left
over is used to help those in need
throughout the year. Keep this in
mind when you pass him on the
street. It's the best kind of gift-
foundry meter.
According to foundry charts
produced by its own meter, the
foundry is entitled to a $4,300
hydro rebate under an off-peak
usage agreement, Mr. Saxton
said. According, to the PUC
meter, there should be ,no
discount.
"We'll assume honesty until
proven otherwise," Mr. Wraith
said.
Foundry officials are presently
studying when the 12 -hour
discrepancy occurred and the
utilities commission didn't
decide what it will do about the
case.
Mr. Wraith recommended that
in .the future a Joundry official
initial the meter reader's form as
proof that the PUC meter is
properly sealed before and after
the meter reading.
l'''' '0 iniu.recl in
Hy. 4 collision
Togey Wetly of Francis
StrFet, WinghnIn received minor
injtaties Saturday when the car in
whleh she was riding was in-
vpl*ed in a collision north of
WO. The driver of the car,
Rebarah MacDonald of
Tetwater, also received minor
fairies, Ontailio Provincial
go ge,Teport,
e11::•accident occurred when
t.,1*Ma9Donold car and a vehicle
ven by Kenneth A. Smith of
2, Wingham collided on High -
4 southof the Huron -Bruce
kir undary road, Turnberry
aranship. No further details are
atAilable.
;There were a total of five motor
Vgbicle collisions during the week
4t' Dec. 440 causing an estimated
$8,600 in property damage, OPP
report.
Tenders called
Tenders have been called for
resurfacing Highway 87 from
Wroxeter east to Harriston, a
distance of about 14.5 miles,
transportation minister James
Snow announced recently.
The tenders on the project will
be opened at ministry
headquarters in Downsview Jan.
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DREAM COME TRUE --Sitting on Santa's knee ,Was a dream Virile true for 240arzO1d"..:'
Developmenl to continue Sarah Phfllips. She was wide-eyed with excitement when she got the chance' Saftirday . •
the Wingham Armouries.
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followinig stop -work order
Developer Hans - kthwmaseasn.
uyvenhoven Histodcal Society member
e CliStso
Mr. Chappell, whose duties
is hoping to resume Work in
wake of a stop -work order isamed
by town works commissioner
Maitland Estates this week in the
spector, was instructed to issue
the stop -work order by the sta. rs in Ag. d Foo
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Include those of building in -
Mike Chappell Wingham planning board, acting • -
Mr. Kuyvenhoven said MondayRobert Campbell, on the advice of Gary Davids,on,
his solicitor,
head of the. Huron County
who also represents the "town of planning department.
At a meeting of the planning
Wingham, is working en an
agreement with 'the town that board Dee. 6 Chairman Tom
would allow him to continue
Lyell 'and 'Vice Chairman Jim
a,a
building pending Ontario att notedMr. Kuyvenhoven had
Municipal Board approval of a rted pOuring foundations for
special zoning.bylaw. I go houses in Mainsail Estates
As far as -11r. Campbell is -'he'' thtiliard t's,wSaillils dihngoldiirg"tre 41allpg;
concerned everything is OK, he ••.1. .
. piinations for the permits pen -
reported, adding he has signed ving,m--.-MB•aPproval of the bylaw
paper agreeing to accept or
responsibility in Case the OMB ovkling for construction of
ad -1. ditional 'single semi' homes on
does not approve the bylaw. He small lots. •
said he hopes to'resume con- Mr. Davidson recommended
struction this week to avoid
having to lay off workers during ((iontinued on page 9)
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SALVATION ARMY -It is Christmas time again so Herbert
Phillips, Salvation Army color sergeant, is on Josephine
Street again accepting money for local work by the Wing -
ham corps of the,Salvation Army. He has been helping with
the Christmas fund-raiser in town since 1956.
A film entitled "Growing
Together" was the highlight a
the annual meeting of the.
Wingham Horticultural Society
held Thursday evening of last
week. A small but enthusiastic
crowd viewed- the film, a color
production produced by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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known in Wingham
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The film starred Mrs. Daisy
Connell, a society member, as
'Daisy Child', a kindly grand-
mother instructing her grand-
children in the manner of caring
for a garden. The production
Santa pays visit to Wingham
Santa Claus came to Wingham
Saturday afternoon and hundreds
of people.either lined up to greet
the white -bearded fellow or to
join the parade in celebration of
his visit. •
The, Wingham Junior Citizens,
sponsor a of the annual parade for
Santa Claus, called the parade a
big success, despite fewer float
entries this year than last.
Whigham Public School,
students outnumbered parade
participants from any other
group as 100 children toured
down Josephine Street carrying
signs printed with every year of
Wingham's history.
Of course the big attraction
was the man in the red suit at the
end of the parade. Accompanied
by three elves, Santa blew kisses
and waved to children during the
parade and then set up shop in
the Wingham Armouries to hear
what local children want for
Christmas.
After filing through a line
where the Junior Citizens were
handing but Christmas goodies,
the children crowded around to
have their chance to giye the jolly
fellow some last-minute advice
for his gift list.
Children and parents were so
eager to see Santa, he was soon
mobbed by them until the elves
organized things.
PARADE WINNERS
The Wingham Cubs won first
prize and $50 for their children's
category entry in the parade and
Wingham Public School picked
up second prize and $25 for their
work on the signs.
The Wingham and District
Snowmobile Association's
display of various makes of
snowmobiles won first prize in
the service club category and the
Wingham Kinsmen Club placed
second with its How the Grinch
Stole Christmas float put
together under the supervision of
Don Carter.
In the commercial category,
Holiday World captured first
with a float inhabited by unusual
animals. Jack King's float was
second in the category and won
$25.
Groups which haven't received
their prize money yet can expect
it shortly, Junior Citizen Sandy
Brenzil said Monday.
There were many groups
participating in the parade
besides winners, as the Wingham
Canadettes were featured despite
the cold and snow. The Wingham
Beavers had it easier as they got
to ride on their float over the
parade route. The Cubs' color
party marched behind, the
Beavers.
The Wingham and District
Association for the Mentally
Retarded took advantage of the
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big crowds in town for the parade
and held a Christmas bazaar and
craft sale in the IOOF hall. The
goods were made by trainees at
the Jack Reavie Opportunity
Workshop and were almost sold
out.
.Connie Jamieson of the
workshop said the group made
about $525 profit with it'S sale
though some crafts were unsold.
Anyone wishing to buy
Christmas gifts at the workshop
can do so from 9 to 3 weekdays at
the John Street workshop.
Stores also took advantage of
the big crowds in town for the
Santa Claus parade and did a lot
of business both before ,and after
the parade.
received commendation across
Canada for its Content and those
who saw it praised it ilighly..
• These present were 'Welcomed'
the president, Mrs., 1. E.
Withrey, who thanked them for
coining despite the unpleasant
weather. Thi minutes of 'the last
annual meeting were read and
letterse correspondence,,
eluding a letter from the district
director, Mrs: Maisie Bray of
Lion's Head, dealing with coming
Gordon Baxter, treasurer;
events.Go
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presented the audited financial
sLaLement.'report snowed
income in the amount of $2,006.23
and expenditures of $1,846.66,
'leaving a net surplus for the year
of $159.57.'
Frank Madill, reporting for the
membership committee, stated
that the past year saw the largest
number in 'the history of the
society, at 265.' Roy Bennett gave
a detailed account of the local
plantings at different locations
around Wingham. Mention was
made of the possibility of starting
again the tree -planting program
which has been dropped for the
past couple off years. The society
will take this matter under
consideration in view of the fact
that next year is the 100th an-
niversary of the town of
Wingham.
Stewart Beattie reported for
the flower show committee and
Mrs. Ena Ritchie for the social
committee. '
Mr. Madill also presented the
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report of the nominating
mittee and this. repot was ;•
adopted after duly Caine for ,
nominations ,from the fleor. •
following Will be the Officers and
directors for , the corning itent; , •
president, Mrs Morrey, first
''vice-president,.hti4t. 4
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directors, StewartReattie; Frank !
rMepaldaiclel; liugbMandell,'-WayneEstiiMrs.
Ena
Ena Ritchie, Miss Merle WilSinn,
two-year directors, Roy Bennett,'
John Donaldson, Mrs. Catherine
Forsyth, Mrs. Annabelle Hoy,
Jack Walker; auditors, Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Ellacott. The
secretary and treasurer' will be
• appointed by the, directors at a
later meeting. ?
Delegates to the annual district
meeting to be held in Tara the
middle of April are Mrs. Krug,
Mrs. E. Kibby, Stewart Beattie
and Ed Fielding.
Before adjournment and a
social time, those present were
reminded 'of the district
photographic competition ending
in January. Mrs. Morrey also
mentioned the large part played
by the local sciety at the recent
International Plowing Match.
She gave a short resume of a
flower show she attended at
Eastbourne, England, early in ,
November and a visit to the Kew
Gardens •in London, England.
Planning bd. to hold meetings
for input into plaza proposal
The Wingham planning board wants to
investigate further a developer's
proposal to build a small shopping plaza
here and plans to held a series of
meetings on the topic early next year.
The meetings' have not yet been
scheduled, but anyone wishing to attend
or make a presentation should contact
Bill Renwick at the town clerk's office.
The motion to pursue the matter fur-
ther came during the planning board's
meeting last week, following a presen-
tation by Ian MacNaughton of Kitchener
who is the planning consultant for
developer Jerry Sprackman.
At that time Gary Davidson, head of
the county planning department, told the
board it had two options: to say `no' now
and end the matter or to ask for a site
plan and more information and then hold
a series of hearings.
"You're almost beholden 'to give it a
chance," he told the board and, atter a
committee of the whole discussion, board
members agreed.
Mr. MacNaughton, who had previ6Usly
met with town council, told board
members he wanted to discuss possible
uses for the site. The prime tenant would
be a 20,000 square foot supermarket, but
there would also be a further 14,000
square feet divided into smaller shops
and Mr. Sprackman wants to know what
sorts of businesses would be allowed to
occupy them.
The area proposed for the plaza, south
of the Canadian Tire store, is currently
zoned C-5, highway commercial, and Mr.
MacNaughton indicated he would be
satisfied to have the zoning left the same,
with an extension of uses to include the
supermarket. The other option would be
to assign it a special zoning with a list of
specified uses, Mr. Davidson said.
Mr. MacNaughton said Mr. Sprack-
man is interested in uses including eating
eStablishments, offices, a veterinary
clinic, auto supply store, barber shop or
beautician, and financial establishment.
He does not plan to include retail stores
such as clothing or furniture.
One dissenting vOice at the meeting
came from Patrick McLaughlin of M.
Loeb (London) Ltd., parent company for
IGA atores, who told the board he feels
the town is well satisfied right now and
there is no justification for another
supermarket.
He claimed his company can document
the disruptive effects such developments
have had in other southwestern Ontario
communities and urged the planning
board to take this into consideration in its
decision.
In response to a point by Mr. Davidson,
who noted the board is primarily con-
cerned with land use and not with the
possible viability of the stores, he argued
that the job of planning goes beyond just
land use.
"I agree," Mr. Davidson responded,
"but unfortunately the provincial
legislation doesn't."
The board agreed to allow represen-
tatives from M. Loeb to make a formal
presentation during a later meeting.
Mr. MacNaughton claimed that studies
carried out for Mr. Sprackman over the
period of a year have established that
there is a . market for this type of
development in this area and Mr.
Davidson appeared to agree. He said
when people are asked whether they
want another outlet they generally say
`yes' and added one thing that came out
in the recent survey by the Rural
Development Outreach Project is that
people want another food outlet in the
area.
The planning board will hold its next
meeting Jan. 17.
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