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rE pa Res > Fo hs 0) os ard », od Ce ) Ja SOL 2 CPN ne ~ Se ~ 3 x hl SO oy RAE VE, (A ol AA Lhe ne CRASSA 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. March 14, 1979 Twp. requests study of hydro expansion ..Scugog Township council has made a formal request to the provincial Minister of Energy for a study of an expansion of Port Perry Hydro into Prince Albert and other urban areas just out- side the Port Perry town boundaries. The move to request the study came at the regular meeting of council Monday afternoon when it was learn- ed that portions of a rural service area can be incorp- orated into an existing hydro commission. This information was contained in a letter tabled at the Monday meeting from Energy Minister James Auld and appears to contradict information provided by Ontario Hydro officials who told Council at a meeting in January that provincial legislation does not allow piece-meal expansion of a Hydro Commission. The letter from Mr. Auld was dated December 8, 1978, and was addressed to a Prince Albert woman who had been instrumental last fall in raising a petition among Prince Albert resi- dents requesting that the community be included in the Port Perry Commission service area to help lower hydro costs in Prince Albert. The letter from Mr. Auld 4a WILLIAMSON For the Best Deals on New G.M. CARS or TRUCKS RICHARD HUNT at MOTOR SALES Uxbridge 852-3331 Thinking of Leasing? Give us a Try!" J , PHOTOGRAPHY: THE SCHOOL O { CREATIVITY Ontario LOB 1P0O SPRING COURSES MIXED MEDIA: Starting March 27, 7-10 pm TAPESTRY WEAVING: Starting March 28, 7-10 pm A LOOK AT HERBS: Starting March 29, 7-10 pm POETRY: Starting March 29, 7-9 pm SPINNING: Starting March 31, 1-3 pm WATER COLOUR: Starting March 31, 1-4 pm CALLIGRAPHY: Starting March 31, 1-4 pm GOURMET COOKING: Starting April 23, 6-9 pm "What to Buy", April 4, 7-10 pm "What to Do With It", May 2, 7-10 pm "Equipment" June 30, 7-10 pm "Macrophotography"", July 4, 7-10 pm "Critique", July 25, 7-10 pm DRAWING: Starting April 14, 9-12 am OIL PAINTING: Starting April 19, 7-9 pm For Information and Registration call 985-7115, 985-8001, 985-2381 or drop in at the School of Creativity, 350 Simcoe Street, Prince Bent. 350 Simcoe St., Prince Albert, 1 EIVIiVI says in part that "restructur- ing can result in incorpora- tion of portions of rural service areas and thus provide one mechanism for all alleviating disparities in electricity bills in adjacent areas." The petition signed by the Prince Albert residents claims that hydro costs there are considerably higher than those in Port Perry, although Prince Albert is actually a part of the Port Perry urban area. Electricity to Prince Albert is supplied directly by Ontario Hydro, whereas Port Perry users receive their hydro from the local com- mission which buys the power in bulk from Ontario Hydro. Members of the Port Perry Hydro Commission have expressed strong reserva- tions about expanding the Commission service area Into Prince Albert because it would mean purchasing' existing equipment from Ontario Hydro and could result in an increase in rates to users in Port Perry. Officials from Ontario Hydro had told a joint meet- ing of Council and the Port Perry Hydro Commission on January 17 that any expan- sion of the Commission would have to include all of the Township as legislation does not allow piece-meal expansion. $30,000 error The figure of $353,000 cited in a report in last week's Star as the cost of reconstruction of Queen Street in downtown Port Perry was incorrect. The total estimated cost of the project over three years 1979-81 is $323,000, with half of this amount directly sub- sidized by the province, leaving the Township's share at $161,500. Although council has not yet given formal approval to the entire project, the engineering and design phase has been approved for 1979, and it appears likely that the actual construction will get underway in the spring of 1980. Traction Unit Port Perry Lions president Lloyd Jaynes [left] presented a traction unit to the Port Perry Hospital last week on behalf of the Lions Club. Accepting the unit are Betty Hodgins, physiotherapist, and hospital administrator, Dave Brown. Mayor breaks tie, allows mobile food truck in Scugog Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor was forced to break a tie vote Monday afternoon to allow an Oshawa business- man to operate a mobile food vending truck in certain areas of the Township. The applicant, who made the initial request for the mobile licence several weeks ago, had been asked at that time by the council to prove that there are businesses and industries in Scugog who want the service, and a list of 18 such companies was tabled at the regular meet- ing Monday afternoon. While council granted the application, councillor John Williams put forward a resolution that the food service truck not be allowed to service the plaza on Water Street or Siebarth Auto Body on Mary Street because these businesses are both in commercial zones and the food truck could have an adverse effect on restaur- ants nearby. Councillor Williams got support from councillors ERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 193 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY 985-7306 our insurance a love you ts don't just leave you. "ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE Rose and Crosier, but his resolution was opposed by councillors Jackman, Drew and Wolters who argued that the food truck should be prohibited from operating at a housing construction project near the Brewers Retail store because there is a restaurant on the same corner that could suffer a loss of business. The opposing councillors felt that if exemptions could be made intwo areas of the Township, another one could be made for that area. However, when the vote ended in a three-three tie, Mayor Taylor cast a yes-vote to allow the mobile vending Did You Know.....that Scugog Community Care needs more drivers for Seniors and the handicapped in the Port Perry area to provide transportation for shopping, doctor's appoint- ments and errands? Can you help? Call 985-8461. 5 YEAR 0% Semi-Annually family wh Trust 1 10% STANDARD TRUST COMPANY YEAR Vn Annual Interest 10% Semi-Annually the munidpal savings & 10aN NPoratonN 5 YEAR 10 Annual Interest N 10% Semi-Annually VICTORIA | AND GREY | macdonald-cartier | TRUST trust company « | Since 1844 5 YEAR 5 YEAR 10-- 9 3/4% Semi-Annually 0Y/> Annual Interest 10%% Semi-Annually NCEE) IL, AN - licence, which will bring the Township $80 a year in fees. MILL HOLLOW Did you know we have a special school break program for kids? They can learn how to make yoghurt, granola, sprouts and deli- cious goodies. Taste them too. Come to one class or all four. The chauffering mums will be treated to a delicious herbal tea. Call today for details. Things have changed a little out at the Mill - all our gift items have been marked. down 20% or more. And in the food line, we've in- troduced many new items. Come out and see us soon. Did you know we are now open Friday nights till 9 and closed Saturdays. 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