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2-Oronflt Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 1st, 1976 Letters THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES MADE We were informed this week by Mr. Doug Moffatt'S office that the Minister of Transportation and Communication Communication had announced in the legislature last Friday that the price of gasoline at Imperial Oil Service Centres along the major Ontario highways had dropped from 9 to 5 cents per gallon. We were also informed that the Newcastle Centre had dropped their price by five cents per gallon. Mr. Moffat! following g study of transportation problems in the province during the summer pointed out in an article the unfair practice of higher gasoline prices at service centres compared to other outlets. We certainly supported his view and held that this practice was a copout of the free-enterprise system and was no more than highway robbery. There is no reason why service centres along the highway should not be competitive with other outlets as they are in prime locations to serve the travelling public and should as a result have an economic operation and not one that requires inflated prices. It was time the government did something about, something they created in the first place as a service to those travelling in Ontario. CAMPAIGN NEARINÇ END The local election campaign is nothing else has been a war of paper at the local post offices throughout the Town of Newcastle and many candidates have in fact conducted quite an active campaign with the posting of pamphlets, nailing up signs, travelling door to door and now, in few days left conducting telephone campaigns. " Never before in this area, to our knowledge, has such happened over an election. Of course the climate of Clarke Township has changed and with a sizeable increase in population everyone does not' know their neighbour a few doors down the road. Candidates are aware of this change and they have been endeavouring to reach they do not know personally . It has all made for a much more active few weeks prior to the deadline on December 6th. ' • In general one must say it has been a clean campaign with only a few barbs being tossed and a few unwarranted rumors started. Even the candidates meetings, especially the one in Newcastle, was well self disciplined by. the candidates themselves. : In this area there seems to be no poiorization to any one candidate over another in any of the divisions. The mood of the electorate seems to be an unknown quantity. i The race for the Mayor's seat has, no doubt, created the greatest interest and has been before the public for a time longer than in any of the other municipal or board of education races. Garnet Rickard has waged a strong campaign which has been well organized. It has met the criteria of most successful campaign. On the other hand Ren Lyall has not been far behind with his plan of attack over increased taxes and services. In 1$72 he ran successfully in Ward 3 for a seat on the Board of education and was well hear the front runner. In his Battle for the Regional council seat he won out over tried and true politicians within the area. There appears to be some depth to his support, at least in the past. In the other races both municipally , and for Board of , education there are good candidates in the fray and all haye pretty well placed their names before the electorate. It is now up to you the voter toanâke your choice at thç polls come this Monday, December 6th, 1976 with polls open from 11:00a.m. to8:00p.m, in theevening. JUST A BRIEF WORD One could not but be impressed last Saturday evening at the Clarke High School commencement over the maturity and conduct of our young people leaving the school through graduation. This Same feeling also appears to come up through the ranks from; the earlier,grades. To gain such a feeling is well worth the effort to attend the annual event. ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION CONSUMPTION RISES Below normal temperatures temperatures together with an improved industrial picture resulted in a large increase in the province's electrical consumption consumption during October. 'Ontario Hdyro reports primary primary energy totalled 7,594,- 079,000 kilowatt-hours during the month, up about 12 per cent from October, 1975. Totals for the first 10 months of the year are 6.5 per cent ahead of those for the corresponding period in '75. Peak demand during October, October, 1976 was 13,082,000 kilowatts. More than 32 per cent of energy made available during during the month came from water power; 26.1 per cent, coal; 17.1 per cent, nuclear; 6.8 per cent, gas ; 2.4 per cent, oil; and the remainder, purchases. purchases. The third of Lennox oil- fired generating station's four 575,750 kilowatt units was declared in-service October 14 and the final station unit delivered initial electricity to the Ontario power system October 24. This was also the case with unit six at Nanti- coke coal-fired generating station. DEWAR WILL SEEK TOP JOB IN REGION A third member of Durham regional council has announced announced his intention to seek the position of regional chairman - but unlike the other two candidates, Coun. Alan Dewar Dewar will first run for a regional council seat in the Dec. 6 election. Coun. Dewar 32, a former high school teacher, had WHITE'S FENCING INSTALLIONS ALL TYPESfOF FENCING RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL POOL ENCLOSURES FREE ESTIMATES 576-5606 WE SPECIALIZE _ M comem. wiring MtteC REPAIRS -YOU ÂTAIOW- SO... JUST GIVE THE WORD AND AWAY WE GO..Ill . room FAIR PRICES ff F O, Chatterton Electrical Contracting Phone 983-5546 or 983-5940 OrOno, Ontario , Dear Sir: The Kirby Senate is à group of citizens interested in current current affairs at all levels of government. The members represent "as many political persuasions as there are parties . . . perhaps even more. In respect to the upcoming municipal election we have entertained any candidate who saw fit to discuss the issues with us. Many of those were really listeners. The main issue we saw coming out of this election is "taxes." We are as aware of this problem as all ratepayers of the former Clarke Township. Township. The "problem is the Equalizing Facotr applied to our assessment. The incum- earlier announced he would be interested in the chairman's chairman's job if first re-elected. Also running for the region's region's top position is incumbent incumbent Walter Beàth and retiring retiring Mayor Allan McPhail. The regional chairman will be selected by the new regional council on Jan. 12. has given us a good hearing and acknowledges the problem. problem. It is essential that a more equitable system be established. We have the Mayor's assurance to tackle this problem. Lowering taxes under the present system would bring little relief:. Chaning the Equalizing Fact- St. Saviours ANGLICAN Established 1869 Regular Sunday Worship Service-10:00a.m. Holy Communion First and Third Sundays Morning Prayer - Second and Fourth Sundays Supply Minister Rev. Grant Schwartz Chaplain, Ontario Hospital Whitby or would make more significant significant reduction in taxes. It •' for this reason we feel May. Rickard would be the best choice for Mayor, ' 'The Kirby Senate" UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. B.E. Long B. Th. ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Dewell SUNDAY, DEC. 5TH, 1976 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 10 a .m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday Church School 11 à.m. Dial-A-Thought 983-9151 jUOTg NURSERY STOCK CUT FLOWERS POTTED PLANTS PHONE 987-4670 2 MILES EAST OF ijfe NEWCASTLE ON HWY No. 2 r ■ i ; ELECT Edward R. WOOD YARD Regional Councillor Ward 3 M. e Why ... . .. Edward R. Woodyard, or Ted as ' t He has been termed by many as a he is known to many, has a" vast natural-born negotiator, with the background of knowledge relating to ability to understand the thinking of Ward 3 and the Town of Newcastle the public in general and to act as a whole. responsibly on their behalf. 1 Qualifications and. Municipal Background 1. He has lived in the Town of Newcastle for 50 years. 2. He has resided in Ward 3 for 40 years. 3. He has served over 20 years in municipal and public offices. 4. 1944 - Elected Deputy Rëÿve of Clarke Township. 5. 1945-51 - Elected Reeve, Clafke Township. 6. 1951-55 - Elected to Board of Police Trustees and Orono Hydro Electric Commision. Resigned 1955 due to business activities. 7. 1965-72 , - Elected to Orono Hydro and Water Commission and Board of Police Trustees.- 8. 1972-74 - Elected Reeve of Clarke Township. 9. 1973-76 - Appointed by the Governor General of Canada in Council, as Chairman of a Board of Appeal. i 5. 6. Business Background As a young man, worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Factory, Bowmanville. Worked as salesman for a local Hardware. 1938-59 - Operated own Appliance Stores in Orono and Bowman- ville 4 1960-76 - Was a bonded represer afivefora large Financial Groui- and Trust Company. Past President of Orono Chamber Chamber of Commerce. Was for several years. Secretary Treasurer of Orono Hydro Elect- . ric Commission. Priorities in Council Full-time representation. Honest and truthful co-operation with fellow Councillors. A more commonsense approach to local and regional regulations. More thought and consideration for the rights of the individual. A complete in-depth study of the financial structure of both local and regional councils. on December 6th VOTE EDWARD R. WOODYARD Si