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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-06-20, Page 2f . F*p 2-11e WiWb&m Advance -Times, June 20, 1979 Porter Commission t Continued from Front Page operational and the export points sumers of Ontario should not be a.forced to shoulder-" i of an already -committed bulk of view; facility, namely units T and 8 of s. That studies relating to the The report suggests more 'a Bruce GS B. incorporation of Bruce Y Ping P in summary the conclusions Generating Statign B should Preval of needed facilities. Such apd recommendations of include a re-evaluation of the delays would result in lower economic and social implications reliability of service in South- _ commission's report on the need of delaying the completion of western Ontario and the rest of for additional bulk power for Southwestern Ontario are as units and 8; the Province, since Southwestern 4. That because we foresee Ontario is part of an integrated follows: serious social as well as ea- system. The report is prepared to 1. That because the existing vironmental and economic accept reduced reliability in the load projections have limited problems associated with the face of industry ., .. tatives credibility, high priority should possible construction of a second who appeared before the com- a., be given to developing forecasting methodologies 5U<1 kV line from Bruce following mission and emphasized that predicated on end-use any route that crosses the prime they are dependent upon a ��•� econometric models. The foodlands of Ontario, all other reliable supply of electricity," alternatives, including those W. Taylors release stated. pacts of energy conservation, in "Reduced reliabilit will not load management, solar energy, proposed � recommendation 2, Y '. and the possible accelerated use even it there are apparent Drily reduce job opportunities but of natural gas for space and economic penalties, should be willadversely affect Hydro's water heating should be ides_ explored fully before further exports which resulted in a consideration is given to such a reduction of $245 million in the tified and reflected in the load ro costs to customers over the last forecasts. We recommend fur- proposal; the, that the load forecasts be 5. That only when the above three Years." `� ? _ studies have been Mr. Tay completed will or also stated that viewed in the light of possible 1 an adequate evaluation of viable while the commission has \e financial constraints and new alternative electric power recognized that special attention energy pricing policies, so that scenarios be meaningful; and should be paid to the problem of '' �`► viable electric power planning strengthening system in that during the conduct of these g g Y 4 scenarios can be formulated; studies, which will provide an terconnections with the U.S. , "It 2. That detailed studies of the excellent information base for does not appear, however, that :.• potential capability and appropriate environmental this has been taken into account reliability of bulk power facilities Assessment Board hearings, the with respect to timing of the h in Southwestern Ontario, public should be kept informed additional system facilities iw. upgraded where necessary, and through seminars, workshops, without which the in - operating in a variety of modes debates, etc. of detailsof the terconnections could not be fully (but not necessarily predicated scenarios and of the load- utilized." \� on minimization of the cost of forecasting processes, and The final report of the com- energy), should be undertaken provided with basic information mission is expected sometime urgently. These should take into late this year. g Y relating to specific planning Y account the possible in -processes. corporation of several dual- _ \...,. • purpose (electric plus thermal Hydro's Reaction Whitechurch WI power) generating stations of, Ontario Hydro's reaction to the SUMMER CREW—Heather Currie and David Reid are two members of a summer crew say 200-400 MW(T) capacity at report was immediate. oy 1 Even en's bus tour working on projects downtown this summer. They, as well as a third member, Adrian Van strategic locations. Special at- before Dr. Porter had completed 1 Veen, were hired under the Experience '79 program through Ontario Housing Corpora- tention should be paid to the a two-hour news conference, Whitechurch --On Wednesday, tion- Last week, assisted by town caretaker Gordon Carter, they poured a concrete base problem of strengthening system Hydro officials were distributing June 13, under ideal weather for mounting the town cannon in front of the Wingham Museum. interconnections from both the a statement from chairman conditions the Whitechurch Robert Taylor. Women's Institute members, "We are surprised by the lack husbands and friends enjoyed a of importance given to the bus trip to a few of the many overall economics of systembeauty spots in Bruce County. uStdeloraltcrew carries out operation," Mr. Taylor noted in They visited the Chatsworth •, the release. "No serious Fish Hatchery, Ingles Falls and recognition has been given to the enjoyed a noon lunch at Harrison potentially large increases in Park. They then went on to view customer costs that could result the blue waters of Georgian Bay specia o s a ro u own either from failure to incorporate L Cape Croke,, Hope Bay and the Bruce generating station as Lion's Head. All enjoyed the quickly as possible into the power evening meal at Topnotch system, or from delays in con- Restaurant, Wiarton, before A new crew is making itself hired for 14 weeks under the students are allowed to spread home businesses. They will also structing a second line from the returning home by Sauble Falls useful around town this summer. auspices of the Experience '79 their attention to other sections of be responsible for decorating the Bruce station. Dr. Porter himself and Southampton. - ' Hired.under the broad headifig of program, with the bulk of the the town once the downtown town hall in preparation for the recognizes that the economic The members and their guests `downtown redevelopment', the funding coming from Ontario projects have been completed. centennial celebrations. penalties would be in excess of are extremely grateful to the bus crew members have already Housing. During the short time they Mr. Chappell noted that this $100 million a year and as much driver, Allan Nicholson, and the found themselves employed on 1 Town council agreed to put up have already been working they Project enables the town to ac- as $400 million a year (20 per cent branch directors of the WI, Mrs. have done a survey laying com lish tasks its r em- of the total cus mer,costs over g Mrs, Fred Tiffin projects as. diverse as doing $`1,000 toward their salaries while Y y ng out the P regular Elgin Johnston, topographical surveys, working the province chips in with $5,000. grades and elevations for the ployees wouldn't have time for or the whole syptofn for 1978) . This and Mrs. Russell Gaunt, for on a parking study for the Mike Chappell, 'town works sewer replacement on Charhes which would require bringing'in . is a burden{ th t the power ot$41- .'pigg this enjoyable day. business community and building commissioner and overseer of Street and have commenced outside professionals. work on a parking "They Set experience and' e.. a concrete mounting pad for the the project, explained that under P g study. '�' venerable town cannon. the terms of the grant the team is Recently they have been save money,"he commented. The three students who make supposed to centre its efforts on Preparing to mount the old town The parking study, for in - cannon, which had been rusting up the team, David Reid of the downtown core. Among the g stance, had been talked about for Wingham, Heather Currie of RR project ideas are assisting away for years in the yard of the Years, but no one had ever got works department, on a concrete around to researching it' 3, Wingham, and Adrian Van municipal staff to develop a P thoroughly, he said. So far the Veen of RR 2, Gorrie, have been downtown plan; carrying out base outside the Wingham students have visited main street surveys such as consumer sur- Museum• veys, physical surveys or traffic Future projects include a businesses to find out how many and pedestrian surveys; working topographical survey of Edward Parking spaces they have Like ft gm)d Street to on promotions for the business prepare for its future available and how many they community; education; and reconstruction and a survey for require for their own employees. the count 1 architectural design including y planning department They are -trying to evaluate how d n w a facade improvements and street on the number of houses in town how man are realistically many spaces there are now an State F111,111facelifts, compared to the number of required and compare this to the However, specific projects are apartments, the vacancy rate for number required under the left up to the municipality and the apartments and the number of Z zonong bylaw. with he*for your The results of the survey and . iii %. r some preliminary recommends - i tions will be presented to the o Wingham Business Association F. at its next meeting. N�; See me. ,y , y;> Also the topographical surveys Eire Charles and Edward streets R. W. ..RICK..GIBBONS ld normally require the town 25 ALFRED ST. E. a crew of surveyors. 519-357-3450 �. For all three students the +iy projects this summer are right in STATE FARl1A y , line with their programs of study. Heather is enrolled in a con- sumer studies course at the INSIiRANCE i/�b' ; b"r't ;✓�� r� University of Guelph while both David and Adrian are studying STATE FARM w �R surveying at Georgian College �, and Fanshawe College respec- Canadlan Head Office: tively. a Scarborough, Ontario F�2 r Ir. or, so** He NOW' N For Your Farm Drainage Requirements For Free Estimates Call Toll Free 1-80©-2"-8319 I IA, Flea market attracts 1,500 BRUSSELS—More than 1,500 people attended the flea market and antique car show in Brussels last weekend. An arobatic flying display was put on by one of the pilots who brought antique airplanes to the show. Other highlights of the weekend included the car h' y judging, a frog jumping contest, �! f a model airplane show, car games and the two-day flea ' market. The weekend of events was v t sponsored by the Maitland Valley Region of the Historical v Automobile Society of Canada. 40 Max Watts, show chairman, reported the flea market was la excellent. There were displays of everything from antique dishes to car parts and a few pilots even found airplane parts among the wares for sale in the booths of the 46 vendors. "They could buy anything from a cotter key to a car," he said of HYDRANT PAINTING—Sylvia Beard watches as Linda people attending the annual flea Taylor transforms a hydrant at the corner of Josephine and market and car show. John Streets Into a little man in centennial garb. All the Winners of the frog jumping hydrants along main street have undergone a transforma- contest were Bradley and Shelley tion In a centennial contest sponsored by the Wingham Miller of Listowel, who won it PUC. with a pair of well-fed bulltirgs. TMVELWAYS Swnnw Bw Sd19��A Etladw .1M ?L 1!H DIRECT DAILY SERVICE to and from TORONTO (Via Toronto International Airport) ip Pick up your Pocket Size Copy at your local Travelways Agent HARRISTON - CRYSTAL DAIRY —M2514 TOGETHER TO SERVE II � T�� I r �� ��tj%Lll I AG Buy your home, life, boat, and auto insurance from a friend The Co -Operators your credit union sponsored insurance company Co-operation among Co -Ops. Located in the Credit Union Building. 8 Alfred St., [corner of Josephine St.] Wingham, Ont. North Huron Credit The Co-operators Union 357-2311 357-3739 Wingham Centennial 1879 1979 1879 1979 y , WINGHAM P rade WINGHAM CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL I I. Saturday, August 4, 1979 = Commencing at 1:00 P.M. 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