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Visitors show an interest in the production of color television tubes produced at the RCA plant in Midland. Employees were invited to bring their families to the plant last week for a tour and for refreshments af- Three millionth anniversary terwards. Tours like this are held every two years. This one was to celebrate the third millionth tube produced at the Midland plant. Some big mistakes, customer complaints PUC may quit centralized computer billing After just over a year be going back to doing it _ the billing out of London system investigated. The unit, Smith termed the system ago of handing over all themselves, with their There have been some big called Basic 4, said the "Cadillac for its billing to the computer own computer. mistakes, lack of com- Alt Monday night's Smith, will handle all of type". This Cadillac will system with the London munication, growing meeting, Controller Bill the PUC's billing and run $50,000 to set up but PUC, the Midland Public The commission has customer complaints and Smith detailed the many other clerical Smith noted il won't Utilities commission may been less thanhappy with in general an inadequate computer system he has duties, some 40 separate demand a yearly raise Soe SR {kl < . operations Commissioner Herb One of the first con- Carpenter sounded a note cerns voiced was cost of caution. He said, Smith said currently the "We're always buying the sets overdue bill policy ©) 5 "= With the Basic 4 the cost work out when we get it." would rise to 42 cents per Smith was instructed to bill. Bul there would be continue inquiries into the The Midland public court action to obtain replacement. Chairman thought the tab a little added benefits. If mon- system and others and ulilities commission back debts and the last Quilty demandeda report steep for the work being phy billing is used, the report to the commission waded through one hour resort was the owner. for next month and _ done cost drops to 24 cents for next month's meeting MAD MURRAY' of talk at Monday night's meeting to officially set a policy down on _ paper. Commissioner Richard Platt stated his concern over the PUC's ability to come to an apartment owner to demand payment of a bill that a renter had left behind. Platt noted that while both the owner and the tenant are equally mission was astounded to responsible he felt the learn that it cost them PUC was perhaps un- $875 to install water lines fairly going after the from their main to landlord and ignoring the real offender. General manager Art Evans said this was not the case that all avenues were explored including Midland youths back in custody Two Midland youths are back in custody after escaping from the Midland police while being transported to Barrie last week. The pair made their run Mayor Boyd said the PUC had no responsibility over tenants and the PUC must be able to collect. Chairman Paul Quilty cast the deciding vote to accept a motion that first the PUC approaches the tenant and then the owner. Meanwhile the com- property lot lines. These figures came from last summer's Russell street reconstruction and therefore did not involve any pavement detention centre' in Barrie. The two were facing a rash of charges including car theft, break and enter, theft and wilful damage. One was wanted Your old clothes are worth money at Mad Murray's for freedom when the ona warrant for being at Approached PUC police car was stopped at large. Both now face a traffic light in Barrie. charges of escaping F E | . The handeuffed duo custody. or xamp e Your old Leather Coat rolled down the window nglers want reservoir stocke ath Sl WS ole ete and Sports Jacket the back door of the police Bates refused to reveal 3 s car. the name of _ the ARE WORTH It was a rare night at originally from the opportunity for a one or those who come to fish The youths were policeman who was the Midland public Ministry of Natural twoyear effort. Members and at the same time recaptured an hour later driving the police car at ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW ON utilities meeting Monday Resources, is to stock the of thecommission were in pollute. Therefore some and returned to the _ the time of the escape. night as some members town's reservoir ponds on favour of the idea, but the form of supervision of the public were in Vinden road with trout practical aspects are becomes _ necessary, | Your old Blue Jeans ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PAIR attendance. A half dozen andthenopenthem tothe liable to create some government approvals BUS SE RVICE d Cc d members of the Hunters _ public. roadblocks. are needed and the future an ordas $2.00ea OF LEVI'S, GWG, H.11.S CARHARTTS ' » FU.S., i and Anglers club were present to _ officially suggest a rather different project. The idea, The club said they are looking for a good con- servation project and this provides a worthwhile ! There is nothing wrong with having fish in the reservoir but the problems are created by use of the reservoir area must be considered. The commission voted unanimously ~to~ further study to the idea. give ..10 Toronto International 'BINGO CENTRE ARE WORTH) save BRITANNIA, ROADRUNNERS, WILDWEST, BLUEJEANS ETC. PUC. wa te rworks budget ee et . From eo Midland Your old Dress aa aah hy 5.004 LibR RMSE DE shows *76,000 profit es Penetang- Midland Your old Dress and Evening Gown He NG ee Me nitey Maneater: se see | pumpeand Coach Lines ARE WORTH ON THE PURCHASE ete ee eee wes ae army iota meet |" Water Operates a Weekly wdihaina +i lid Dearth ee aw See PHN Rane "acre eames |) ystems Return Bus Service like much but in the department to realize a off Midland power for up DORITY ; Your old T-shirt, Halter waterworks industry it is approaching a wonder. Over the past 10 years the waterworks industry has had about the worst possible record for in- juries. At Monday night's commission meeting a profit of some $76,000. Unfortunately the PUC finished last year with a $160,000 loss. In other financial news the first quarter report of to seven hours is almost in. For the PUC, the cost is $3,000 plus some $1,300 expected from Ontario Hydro. Insurance will be paying the tab. FARM SERVICE 428-2346 Main St.W. Stayner Every Thurs. Evening Contact Our Agent: Sharon Laurie 526-6976 Your old Shirts and or Belt ARE WORTH SAVE ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW ONE ON THE PURCHASE OF Blouses ARE WORTH $2.00 ea. letter was tabled from the American Waterworks A NEW ONE BILL GRAY FRANK MAIERHOFER DAN HERBERT Association commending Midland and asking for information on how they RETAIL Bye NESS OPPORTUNITY BAYFIELD MALL BARRIE -- Limit of one trade per item -- MAD MURRAY'S PROMOTIONS --OF THE WEEK-- Women's T-Shirts assorted prints compare to *5.00 NOW 1.49 Ladies Dresses, Skirts and Gowns T lf, PRICE atl/ PRICE "For those who appreciate perfection" Praham Souler Oeutlenen's Clothier MIDLAND -- 526-2021 en. AS Blood donor clinic There will be a blood donor clinic on Thursday, June 17 at the RCA plant in Midland. The clinic runs from 1.30 p.m. until 5.30 and will be held in the con- ference room at the plant. NOW $1.99 Boat Women's Halters & Shorts compare to *8.00 Men's Dress Pants AT lf, PRICE Men's Casual Shirts- downstairs only ! Retail and professional space is available in units of 500 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. at excellent terms. EXCELLENT LOCATIONS FOR: Hardware -- Millinery Stationery & Travel Agent Ladies Wear Business Equipment TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY WEEDS Optician Sporting Goods TV & Appliances Gatice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land in Furniture Books Candy Store accordance with the Weed Control Act 1972, Sec. 4.14 and 20. Lingerie Medical-Dental Offices Photo Studio Watch Next Week for more of MAD MURRAY'S PROMOTIONS EXCLUSIVE TO MOSTYN'S ( MIDLAND ) ONLY ! 258 King St. LAND 526-5871 Wednesday, June 2, 1976, Page 3 That unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Nnineiheueam faiteuecesctul aetallers including Miracle Food Mart and the new Canadian Tire Store in Central Ontario's largest mall. ENQUIRE TODAY! 'For complete information, call: WILLIAM BUCKLEY, MANAGER Municipality of Penetanguishene are destroyed by date of June 20th. 1976, and throughout the season, the Municipality may either enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes as set out in The Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Midland Limited Barrie (705) 726-7632 Toronto (416) 270-0330 -W. Linn Weed Inspector, Municipality of Penetanguishene MID Montreal (514) 282-1155 OS CL OS Ss er re eee ee