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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-04-20, Page 5Ca Continued from Page 1 capacity utilization has improved — unless we can, as the saying goes, 'Make them an offer they can't refuse.' And that's exactly what we're aiming to do. "We want to make buying steam from Bruce a very INCOME T, Specialists at H&R Block are specially trained to provide you an accurate and complete RETURN and to check for all deductions, credits and exemptions so you pay the lowest legitimate tax. Our work is GUARANTEED and if your return is questioned we will represent you to the tax department at no extra cost. IT PAYS TO BE PREPARED so see us soon. This year, have your tax return done by H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS 328 Josephine St. Open 9 AM - 5 PM Weekdays. 10 AM - 1 PM -Saturdays. Phone 357-3006. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE EVENINGS et a roves attractive prospect. And we want to work with industries to find practical and cost- effective applications for using Bruce steam within their individual operat ions." Ontario Hydro estimates construction of the second stage • pipeline and distribution system will cost $14.7 million, calculated on an as -spent basis. The financing of the second stage pipeline and distribution system has already received Cabinet approval, Energy Minister' Robert Welch announced. The money will come from the province's Board of Industrial Leadership and Development (BILD) program. The same BILD program last year provided $1.2 million, the full cost of oversizing the first stage of the steam pipeline which was laid to the power development's maintenance facility. The cost of the transfer of assets from BEC DevCo and the Ontario Energy Cor- poration to Ontario Hydro was $2/.2 million. Both Energy Minister Welch and Mr. Nastich said they hoped the second stage of the pipeline could be built by the fall of 1984, but con- struction, they said, will depend upon the response of private developers. Once all eight "giant reactors" at the Bruce plant are in operation by 1987, said the energy minister, the total quantity of steam produced will be a million tons per day. "I don't know what that means," Mr. Welch said, "but I've been told one million tons of steam generated daily is the heat equivalent of 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day. And that is twice the rate off production of the Shell- Alsands project in the western part of our coun- try" Hydro president Milan Nastich sees the project as being_ beneficial to both developers and Ontario's power consumers. "Hydro has always been supportive of the project and we're pleased to be taking a more active role in it now," he said during the morning press conference at the Bruce site. "Our involvement in the Bruce Energy Centre fits perfectly into our new corporate strategy for the 1980s." Part of the strategy, he said, "calls for developing our entrepreneurial talents — diversifying into areas related to the business of electricity." "Like selling Cobalt -60 from our nuclear units or the consulting skills of Hydro's staff," said Mr. Nastich, "selling steam from Bruce means that we can squeeze a little extra revenue out of our existing assets. And that means a better bargain for the electricity consumer in Ontario." Hydro's president and interim chairman also assured those at the lun- cheon that Hydro has always been concerned about em - 1 ployment in the area and will do everything it can to offset the problems which will be caused by construction layoffs at the Bruce plant. Representing the seven investors of the Bruce Energy Centre Development Corporation, chairman of the corporation and the president of the Ontario Energy Corporation, Malcolm Rowan said a great deal has been accomplished since 1977 when the Bruce Agripark was first con- ceived. "Land has been assembled for future development with a significant amount already rezoned for industrial uses," he said. "A steam use survey has been undertaken with ex- tensive contacts being made with industrial and agricultural users. "A successful -greenhouse demonstration has been undertaken, confirming that high yield greenhouse food production is possible under the Bruce County climatic conditions. "Engineering studies on all aspects of this major development, including land use, rail access, roads, water, sewage, etc., have been completed. "Financing for the steam pipeline has been arranged through the BILD program. And a harbor study has been initiated." 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STORE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Saturday 8:00 - 4:00 Terns; Cash If littff IiIi'I:'fl The Wingham Advance -Times, April 20, 1983—Page 5 it continues with the development of a world-class energy centre." While the mood of Hydro and government officials could be described as one of cautious optimism, many of those attending the luncheon appeared to take a more wait-and-see attitude. "I'll believe it when I see the shovels in the ground," was an often repeated remark. Recognized At the luncheon ceremony honoring the pioneering efforts of those individuals and organizatiois involved in the development of the Bruce Energy concept, Mr. Welch presented plaques of appreciation to: Anderson Flax Products Limited, The Consumers' Gas Company, MacNaughton Planning Consultants Limited, Resolute Development Corporation, TransCanada PipeLines Limited, Weston Energy Resources and the Ontario Energy Corporation. Besides Mr. Welch, Mr. Nastich and Mr. Rowan and Reeve MacKenzie head table guests included Bruce County Warden Jack Cumming, the deputy minister of energy, Glenn Thompson who chaired the luncheon; Bruce -Grey MP Dr. Gary Gurbin, Huron— Bruce MPP Murray Elston and Rev. James Reed of the United Church. Farmers Continued from Page 1 program "the biggest snow job ever put onto farmers in this province." Bill Jongejan of Goderich Township, vice president of the Christian Farmers, noted, "Our federation has been advocating the removal of education taxes from property tax for years. Education tax is a people tax; it should be gathered in other ways." He strongly urged the Huron Federation of Agriculture to join forces with the Christian Farmers in continued opposition to the 100 per cent rebate scheme. During an open -floor discussion, Doug Garniss of Morris Township voiced support for the 100 per cent rebate. "I don't feel that farmers have been getting a share of the economic pie," he explained. However hundreds of other men and women at the meeting clearly showed their opposition to the proposal. The extra $20 million which would flow to the farming community under the new program did not win their favor. Instead, the majority voted to continue the present 50 per cent rebate, which returns $65 million annually to farmers in taxes paid on productive land, buildings and homes. Huron federation member George Underwood, chair- man of a task force studying the issue, stressed, "We are convinced that there are other methods we can pro- pose that will be acceptable to more farmers." Harriston club hosts meeting Harriston Senior Citizens club recently hosted a meet- ing of Lake Huron Southern Zone 33. The zone consists of Arthur, Clifford, Fordwich, Gorrie, Harriston, Lucknow, Wingham and Wroxeter. The meeting was held at the Seniors' Hall on Friday afternoon April 15 with a good attendance. Jack Ferguson, president, opened the meeting with a welcome to everyone. In the absence of the secretary Evelyn Parker, Minnie Shel- ton took the secretary's books. The first item of business was the Spring Rally. An invitation was received from the Clifford Club to this rally at the Clifford Community Centre on Thursday, May 26. Theme is: "Grow Old along with Me, the Best Is yet To Be". Registration will be at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Melanie McLaughlin, of Hanover, recreation consult- ant, was in charge of nominations. Officers are: past president, Ruth John- ston of Fordwich; president, Jack Ferguson of Listowel, formerly of Gorrie; vice- president, Minnie Shelton of Harriston; secretary, Evelyn Parker of Harriston, and treasurer, George Tay- lor of Wingham. WONDEROUS COW -Snowball, a Shorthorn -Holstein cross cow owned by John and Kevin Johnston of Jamestown, performed a miraculous feat recently by deliver- ing two calves— a week apart. The two calves, both healthy and strong, are a male and a female and have all the markings of their Hereford father. The eldest` calf, Esther, was born Easter Monday and her brother, Peter, was born April 1 1. Wonder cow 'Snowball' gives birth to twin calves a week apart Snowball, a Shorthorn - Holstein cross cow, owned by John and Kevin Johnston of Jamestown, recently made cow history when she gave birth to twin calves — a week apart! The likelihood of such an occurence is a *Ilion to one, according to Wingham veterinarian Stewart Leed- ham. If it did happen, he said he would expect to have one dead calf and an extremely sick cow. But Snowball is no worse for the wear and she has two healthy cows to boot. The first calf, a female, was born Easter Monday in a routine birth for 10 -year-old Snowball. If the cow still was big after delivering the calf, Mr. Johnston said he never noticed because she's a big cow anyway. Everything was pro- gressing nicely until last Monday. when Mrs. Johnston phoned her husband at their other farm and told him Snowball had just given birth to another calf. Mr. Johnston dismissed the idea as ab- surd, but lo and behold, when he returned home, Snowball Winners at card Party Thirteen tables were in play at the Senior Citizens' card party held in Fordwich on April 15. Winners of prizes were: high lady, Miss Minnie McElwain; low lady, Mrs. Mary Kelly; high man, Peter Brown, and low man, Mrs. Jean Clarkson (playing as a man). Special prizes want to Barbara Stevenson and Mrs. Roy Kennedy. Next Institute card party is on April 29, and the next Seniors' card party is on May 13 RESULTS you'll applaud with WANT ADS 357-2320 was there with another calf, a male. Mr. Johnston is the first to shake his head in amazement at the miracu- lous births, but he's not complaining: with the price of calves these days, he has just doubled his profits. As of last Friday, Snowball, Esther (named after the Easter holiday) and Peter all were doing well. The two calves have the 'markings of their Hereford father George, another Johnston herd member. Snowball, who always has been a good milker, is feeding both calves with ease, and Mr. Johnston reported they are very close to the same size. Before the twin calves were born, Mr. Johnston said he had considered selling �,�....� COMMUNITY CALENDAR Snowball, but now he cer- tainly would never dream of parting with her. - "Because I offer life, boat, home and car insurance, I get to know my policyholders and their needs." CALL ME. R. W. (RICK) GIBBONS, Agent 25 Alfred St. E., P O Box 720, Wingham, Ont NOG 2W0 • Bus. (519)357-3280 State yarn, insurance Comoanses Canad.an Head Othces Scarborough Ontarno 1 INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Insurance - All types. Home, business. auto. farm. life WINGHAM 357-2636 GORRIE 335-3525 Thurs., April 21 to Wed., April 27 Thuis. 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