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CO Rd, AT EN SA NE oR --- Tr ae a 3 3 Cae 2 So > Re A a Sr 12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Apr, 12, 1978 Durham water bills go metric If you're still trying to figure out those metric road signs, just wait until you get your water bili; ~ Durham Region is now beginning to convert to the metric system, and in the near future water and sewer bills will be calculat- ed in the cubic metres in- stead of gallons. While * Durham's metric conversion officer R.W. Price says the conversion will not be sudden or abrupt, the timetable calls for exclusive metric termin- ology as of January 1, 1979. Even the method of writing dates will be changed, so that the above date, Janu- ... headache -or--two, ary 1, 1979, will appear as 1979 01 01. If that doesn't give you a transactions will be done in hectares, rather than the present acres, and the pav- ing of streets and sidewalks will be done in metres rather than feet and inches. To make the transition a little easier, however, all correspondence from the Region as April 1 of this year will have the appropr- iate metric measurement, and the equivalent Imperial measure following in brackets. Commenting on the changeover in a news con- land: Unlike you have every seen. Just Body, Body & More Body. Formulated by & exclusively at Richard's Beauty Studio 985-7991 APRIL SPECIAL '25.00 We Have Devised It! You Help Us Name It! Fill in name suggestions at Richard's Winner will receive $30 Worth of Services FREE! ference last week, Durham Regional Chairman Walter Beath suggested that Dur- ~ham must keep-in'step with 'the commitment Canada has made to go metric by 1980. ' R.W. Price, who is con- struction manager with the Region will head up a team of workers who will help "ensure that the transition goes as smoothly and as economically as possible. Workshops will be set up with films, discussions and a written test for staff members. For the moment there is to. be no wholesale purchase of metric equipment. Imperial measure water meters will continue to be purchased and installed until next year. When meters need to be replaced, they will be replaced with those that measure in cubic metres. The same goes for cook-* ing utensils at the Region's Homes for the aged. As they wear out, they will be , replaced with metric utens- ils. All by-laws in effect after January 1, 1979 that have standard measures in their wording will be changed to the metric system, and will have to be passed by Coun- cil. Mr. Price does not foresee any great problems during the changeover, and sug- Why not have ... REFINE WATER Clean, Clear, Refined , Soft Water! A FEW WATER FACTS REGARDING YOUR AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER. FOR INSTANCE ... Soft Water eliminates sticky curd which previously left that undesireable ring around the bath tub, toilet bowl, etc... The smoothness of your skin after a shower or bath is the smoothness of your natural body oils. Coffee grounds and tea leaves are no longer coated with lime and magnesium salts allowing the soft water.to draw forth more flavour from less coffee or tea and still give you the strength you prefer. Your tea and coffee will look better (no sediment or cloudiness) and taste better. Bleach should no longer be necessary for cleaning fabrics. recommend it only for removing stains. Soft water and soap will clean cleaner than: any other combination. Blueing, which is simply a luminous dye, is no longer necessary. You FREE yourself from RUST STAINS in your toilet bowl, bath tub, sinks, etc... and corrosion of pipes, water heaters, tiles, etc... gested that most of the staff are enthusiastic about going metric. Once a person gets -used-to- the new system;-it is-~ easier to work with. Road signs and water meters are fine, but what about those metric hammers? ALLL le ES STANDARD TRUST COMPANY INVEST NOW! 4% INTEREST PAID ANNUALLY FOR 5 YEARS DON FORDER Insurance Agency Ltd. . 24 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY Phone: 985-8471 We | FREE TRIAL vutit 5omo 1978 NO INSTALLATION COST - LOW RENTAL/PURCHASE PLAN COLLECT: CALL TODAY AQUAFINE 101 Mary St. W,, Lindsay 705-324-6888 General Motors appointments The following appoint- R. J: (Bob) Smith has been ents in the Traffic Depart: _appointec HESICCnt SOM i I £ "troller at the Windsor Trans- ment were made recently by R.A. Fry, Director. R. W. (Rob) Wilcox is pro- moted to Assistant Director of Traffic' effective April 1, 1978. In his new assignment, he will have responsibility for all component freight and finished product movement. J. R. (John) Manley is appointed Divisional Traffic Manager, Oshawa, succeed- ing Mr. Wilcox, with the responsibility for all com- ponent freight movement. Mr. Manley was most recently Traffic Manager, Scarborough. appointed Resident Comp- mission Plant, effective April 1, 1978, according to J. D. Thornton, Comptroller. Mr. Smith joined General Motors in the Payroll Department at Oshawa in 1962. Since that time, he has held various analytical and supervisory positions within the financial organization. Prior to his appointment, he was General Supervisor in Factory Accounting. He is a Registered Indus- trial Accountant and Cer- tified General Accountant. 12,419" DEL 820 a SRN TA v HP SAE {RN T MODEL 520 70 HP SAE Interest free financing to June 1st 1978 for approved purchasers SPECIALS: Model 250 - 33 h.p. "| Diesel tractor with 3 pt. hitch. 13,705" ALCO FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SALES - PARTS - SERVICE 230 Mackenzie Avenue, AJAX -ONTARIO 683-2557 7692" 9 ve Wh ee . : '"MODEL 420 58 HP SAE Model 1500 - 175 h.p. Diesel 4 wheel drive tractor. $26,828 (Model 1500 interest free to September 1, 1978.) Belarus the four wheel drive specialists AM prices inclpde * Front weights * Swinging draw bar * Tachometer ® 8.3/8 x 20 front tires Ip futaris Equipment of Canada 214 Opening. new doors to small business Financial assistance Management counselling information on government programs for business ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20th, 1978 one of our representatives MR. N.J. McGRATH will be at The Uxbridge Municipal Offices, Uxbridge From 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For appointments call 416-852-3301 If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the SA EDEL EL EY RE A rr | counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. / /