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SecondClass Mail Registration Number 003f68 Published Every Wednesday at the offie of Publication Main Street, Orono Roy C. Forrester. Editor The proverbial cat We've all heard the phrase "Kicking the Cat" and that proverbial cat could well be Canada Post, Bell Canada and possibly Ontario Hydro. Ontario Hydro does come to the limelight at the pre- sent time with their packets.of folders, glossies and staff pro- moting their twenty-five year plan, "Providing the Balance of Power". At this time in history there is a great move to protec- tion of the environment and meaningful conservation. It is in this theme that this corner would look to Ontario Hydro for leadership in their move into the 21st century. Hydro does have a bundle for the conservationist with a price tag of some $10 billion to be spent over the next 25 years. It is a long time to keep a project on the move with in- itiative and dependibility. The responsibility however rests not only with Hydro but with each individual in the spectrum served by the utility and of course all across the world. Truely Hydro cannot do it themselves without the support of other elected authorities throughout our system and again, of course, the individual. Hydro must build confidence with the general public and that their program is seen to be one of conservation. Cer- tainly their brightly lighted building-christmas tree on Univer- sity Avenue during the grey-outs in December was not one of their glowing moments in calling for conservation from the genera) public or building confidence in their words. It was interesting that last week Ontario Hydro held one of their first Open Houses to promote the Balance of Power in the spanking new Bowmanville Recreation Centre. Perhaps it was appropriate when considering conservation of energy for the community room is no symbol of conservation of energy. A rep from Hydro quickly estimated that energy costs for lighting alone could be cut in half and it was evident that most of the lighting costs were being used for decorative means. It would require no high tech means and there would certainly be savings for the taxpayer and in conservation of energy. It was an interesting fact for a couple of years ago the Town of Newcastle authorized an energy efficiency study with some fanfare that they were on the move in conserva- tion. That movement must have fallen through the cracks and badly so when it came to the new arena complex. But the Town is fnot alone for municipalities operating such facilities do not have a good record, so stated Hydro, especially in pumping in sewage plants etc. The Durham Board of Education certainly showed the way recently with their efforts and savings to their supporters. So Hydro does need help and as we said earlier in this article is must also come from the other elected authorities. One could include in this those that run our Hydro Commissions and Utilities, all elected-member from the com- munity. But, here, and Hydro has admitted it, such utilities see a loss of revenue when conservation is exercised and put in place. They paid on peak load and when consumption drops below normal so does revenue and the bottom line in their financial statement. Although Hydro admits to the pressure from the utilities Hydro over conservation, Hydro itself, operates in the same latitude or framework. There are many pressures against conservation but we must be sure it is kept in mind and in progress. There are more players in this game of conservation than Ontario Hydro. Bump population to 800,000 in new plan A draft, over three years in the making, of a new Official Plan for the Region of Durham was presented last week by the director of plannin& Mofeed Michael. It spelled out a format for the next thirty years when it is expected population in the Region will more than double. Population, according to the draft, would reach 800,000 by the year 2021. The major portion of residential development would be in the urban areas of Seaton Place, Whitby- Oshawa, Courtice and Bowmanville along with considerable develop- ment in the Village of Newcastle. The plan would add a further 4630 acres for residential develop- ment and some 3850 acres for in- dustrial, commercial development. Of interest in this area Newcastle Village would grow to a population of 15,000 with employment for 6,000 through industrial develop- ment. The Town of Bowmanville with presently close to 40,000 would grow to 65,000 with employment for 30,000. Courtice is expected to reach a population of 30,000 with employment for 9,000. Seaton Place, yet to be placed on the map, would be a community of 90,000 with employment for 67,000. Brooklin would become a com- munity of 25,000 with employment for 12,000. Port Perry is expected to reach 10,000 within the thirty year period. An area west of the present Hydro Plant in Darlington, is slated as a special study area down to the lake from 401 Highway. The preliminary report will be given considerable further study before cominig into effect possibly sometime next year. The rural areas north of the ma- jor urban areas are not slated for any real expansion. The Ganaraska watershed area is slated for very lit- tie development until a suggested study is completed which could be a number of years in the future. Kendal News Sunday, January 14th started out bright and sunny, there was a steady stream of cars heading for the ski hill and on my way to church, 1 could see that the parking lots were filled. There was a good turn out at church, the choir sang the anthem; "Why should he love me so," Rev. Ransom told the children the story of another kind of candle, and how during the war families kept a candle in their win- dow to show the soldiers the way back to their home, it was an act of faith, that they would return safely. Don Peddar, the Sunday School superintendent, presented the quarterly attendance prizes. The sermon was based on, "Getting our witness of Christ into perspective." Rev. Ransom talked about how we should learn to understand the words and terms of Christianity, how when Doctors, Lawyers and even Ministers get together the terms they use are not understan- dable to us, they are like a foreign language. Witness, is one who has put his faith in God and shows that faith to others. Plans have been made to hold a Bean Supper at the church on Saturday, February 10th and a Pan- cake Breakfast on Sunday, February 25th. I will have more in- formation about these at a later date. Following an excellent lunch, the Annual Congregation Meeting was held, any committee that doesn't have their reports already turned in please do so as soon as possible. Recently the property on the west side of the road, across from the church, was severed into lots, and on Saturday, when in Kendal I noticed that each one had a sold sign on it, looks like the village will be growing more, but what I notic- ed on Sqnday is that all of these signs have been vandalized, surely Turbulance at Town Council (Continued from page 1) that due to committee commitments and his job at GM he did not have the time to serve as deputy Mayor. Counc. Hooper said he didn't get too excited about newspaper reports. Mayor Hubbard said confidential matters should not be discussed with the press. "We know the game and the players . . . council has always had one (player)," she said. The Mayor said that Hamre had served well and that council had better come together. "I'm alarmed at the press for this kind of stuff," she said. Although Hooper and Hannah had lost the tabling motion they then tried to have the Striking com- mittee restructured by presenting a motion that all members of council be members of the committee. At the present time the committee is composed of three members of council along with the Mayor. The motion was again lost with Hooper and Hannah the only affir- mative votes for the restructuring. Following the meeting Larry Hannah said he felt there was a need for restructuring as the com- mittee over-rules council having four members which is a majority over council. He said it was not, to his mind, democratic. Counc. Hamre was appointed deputy Mayor for a term lasting un- til such time as the Striking commit- tee makes a future recommenda- tion. Rural development is intended to be directed to the hamlet areas that could be provided with municipal services. There could well be some major changes in the draft when thc pro- posaI' is debated throughout the next number of months. the ones who did this unnecessary act, could find better things to spend their energy on, it seems that more and more destructive acts are being performed every day, I'm sure that they would get more satisfaction out of doing something constructive. No matter where you walk or drive you see signs destroyed, bridges written on. They say our children do not know how to speil properly these days, but they certainly know 'how to spell what they paint on the property they deface. In time, they, like their parents now, will complain about all the money they have to pay in taxes to replace or repair, the damage done by unthinking people. Would they like their skidoos or dirt bikes damaged? Then why do they ignore the boundaries of other's property and ride all over it? It is easy to see that they haven't taken to heart the commandment, "Do unto others what you would have them do unto you." The Kendal W.I. Held their first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Helen Couroux, with seven members present. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, followed by the Mary Stewart Col- lect. Minutes were read and ac- cepted. Correspondence read, Thank you cards were received for the Christmas fruit baskets, of which the U.C.W. will share in the expenses, as in other years. Also acknowledgement of donation re: Mrs. Annie Cathcart and our an- nual donation to the church was received. It was suggested that we obtain pictures of our bursary reci- pients and forward them to the Home and Country Magazine. Mrs. Margaretta Stevens gave an interesting thumbnail sketch of life in a small Asian university town, which included herds of camels raiding and roaming free, and caus- ing much damage. She told of the severe penalty for breaking laws, one of which was eighty lashes for a woman intoxicated in a public place. The date for our upcoming Pen- ny Sale is May 5th. Meeting closed with the singing of O'Canada, after which a delicious lunch of sand- wiches and cake, provided by our hostess and Mrs. Lovaline Cathcart, was enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was given to them. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Barb Holland on the second Wednesday of February, this will be an afternoon meeting. by P. Lowery FOR R.S.P. & TERM DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS Phone Wakefield Insurance St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET, ORONO, ONTARIO SUNDAY SERVICE and CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. ORONO GA TES OF PRAISE BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Rev. Lyle L. West Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry Rev.-Margaret F. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling .~9<9s. -a t0 o Minister: ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. 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