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{ 3 eR Sra dns TS inn. Galley owner Phil McBride with an order of fish and chips. That's halibut and chips, and the price has been going up and up. (See story) Fish and chips price not what it used to be Fish and chip lovers, you may be digging deeper in your wallets. The reason is that west coast halibut, by far the most popular kind of fish and chips, has been moving steadily up in price, and there are signs it may go even higher. Phil McBride, owner of the Galley on Queen Street in Port Perry has already had to hike the price of halibut and chips from $3.25 to $3.50, and he told the Star last week he may have to hike it again in the near future. "So far, I haven't had any com- plaints from customers, but who knows." he said, adding that the price of the less popular cod, blue fish and tarbut fish dishes has stayed the same Mr McBride said the price he pays his supplier for halibut has jumped from $5.01/kg. to $6.68 in less than a month. And he points out that some industry analysts are predicting the wholesale price could hit $8/kg by Christmas For fish and chip lovers. halibut is the filet mignon. accounting for more than 75 per cent of all orders at the Galley Presently, the store is going through some 200 pounds each week Mr McBride points out that he buys halibut in large sizes and must cut and trim away 40 per cent before the filets are ready for the batter. "When you consider the waste (from trimming), my time, and the increased cost, I may just have to put the price up,' he said. Although he's not totally sure just why the cost of halibut has jumped so dramatically in the past few weeks, Mr. McBride speculates that fishermen are selling direct to Japanese and American processors who are willing to pay a premium. When Canadian supplies run low, wholesalers are forced to import from the States and that means an automatic 30 per cent price hike because of the exchange rate differences. While Mr. McBride is concerned about the rising cost, he is not pushing the panic button the way one fish and chip store owner In Toronto did with predictions that the higher costs could force 30 per cent of the corner shops in Ontario out of business. "I don't think it will come to that People will pay more for halibut. If they don't, they'll buy haddock or blue fish." he said One thing 1s for certain There was a time not too many years ago when fish and chips was considered a relatively in-expensive meal Those days are gone forever RAREN HUNT ELECTROLYSIS [J 3 Electrolysis - Permanent Hair Removal Waxing - Free confidential consultations 0 DISCOUNT ON ALL SERVICES 10 0 For the Month of October Day or Evening Appointments available 985-9085 FURNITURE - TV - PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 16, 1985 -- 17 APPLIANCES . presents . INTRODUCTORY VALUE *499* SUPE * Colourful 20" picture *Iluminated channel indicator * Detail picture crispness control *Wood cabinet *Earphone jack *3 Year Warranty 20" model 48CB413 *Full function wireless remote control *Cablemaster 139 channel tuning : *Quartz Accutron tuning $ 95 ¥, *Blue Optic picture tube - Mainpage e. *Wood cabinet : Tn SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ® Microprocessor controlled operation in Cabinet Styling. 26" CONSOLE On casters, wood mn 3] QI SPECIAL SPECIAL S448. PLUS FREE" 18 Movie Rentals For the best selection of Quality 26" T.V.'s with Traditional Electrohome Excellence ® ]0-function wired remote ® 3-event, 2-week programming ® One Touch Record Timer ® Convenient front loading ® LED digital clock/counter ® Speed search and still frame (A) YOUR CHOICE (B) or (C) 26" Blue Optic full function remote control $ 95 console (B) contem 999 porary. on castors. SPECIAL (C) swivel base 2212 Queen st. PORT PERRY ) 985-22 241