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Once bitten, twice shy? Tiny Township council is reluctant to follow the recom- mendation of the Ministry of Environ- ago for ment to initiate a clean- up program of the stream outletting at Nottawaga Beach. Councillor Ron Hamelin says, the township had "their knuckles rapped'"' by the Ministry about a yea: doing reclamation work on a creek at Kettle's Beach. "They told-us to keep our hands off the creeks, Any clean-up would be done on private township" usually becomes involved in because it is the the staff of Tiny Stream, the report stream maintenance if property and should Ministry's jurisdicti- Township or the recommended. the Roads Department have the consent of the on,"' said Hamelin. residents in the area Deputy-reeve John feels there is a problem ratepayers. Lackie conduct the clean-up, Lackie said, the withroads washing out. _ added. Ministry staff con- ducted a field in- vestigation and Water Quality Survey of the stream this summer, and recommended that Debris should be removed from the banks and stream bed through the build-up area in the lower reach of the The recently announced Hydro rate in- creases demonstrate the Ontario Govern- ment's commitment to hold the line on cost increases. At the beginning of the year, Ontario Hydro proposed a rate increase of 13.9 percent. The Ontario Minister of Energy, the Hon. Robert Welch, submitted this proposal to the Province's Energy Board, the committee that oversees the cost of energy to consumers. In August, the Ontario Energy Board rejected Hydro's demand for 13.9 percent and recommended that increases be held to 8.8 percent. The following month, when the Provincial restraint program was introduced, the Minister of Energy told Hydro to take another look at their budget and their proposed rate increase. As a result of the restraint program, and the recommendations of the Ontario Energy Board, Hydro re-evaluated its rate changes downwards. For the average consumer, Hydro rates will increase 8.4 percent rather than the originally proposed 13.9. It's worth comparing Ontario's record in holding down energy costs with the ex- perience of other governments. For example, the Federal Government's restraint program exempts all energy costs. This means the cost of oil and gas will continue to climb well ' Queen's Park report BY AL McLEAN, MPP SIMCOE EAST Despite the 8.4 pencent rate increase, Ontario Hydro's rate structure is com- petitive, expecially when compared to the price of electricity in many of the American | T2 ke beyond 6 and 5. y Open 7 days a week igs Wighlaad \<Motel & Restaurant King St. 4 Hwy 12, Midland 526-9307 with something for everyone *2.99 Breakfast Special Features: Ham, Eggs Toast And Coffee Served all ds Honeymoon ) At The Highland Motel & Regfaurant We will serve FREE Honey. Breakfast in Bed. The Highland introduces PRIME RIB at a price you'll 4 find hard to beat! A dinner includes a 2 Ib. serving of slow roasted, tenderly aged and perfectly seasoned PRIME RIB. With our great service and celebrated atmosphere, no other restaurant can compare. EVERY SUNDAY ONLY Page 2, Friday, November 12, 1982 States. ; 1 Year 3 Year The reduction of Hydro rate increases from Annual Rate Annual Rate 13.9 to 8.4 percent represents a real saving of Min. $1,000 Min. $1,000 approximately $165 million to electricity users. R bj si ates subject t n Hydro rates are only one example of how \\ eB oe see the Ontario Progressive Conservative YES Government is getting tough with govern- S33, IS (= mi Li n j Cif Pal | ment spending. Over the past five years we YA, T5559" ; ; have kept the size of the public servic under nS SAVINGS & loan LG rporation control. Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation 2, 248 King St. (Just South of Dominion) 526-4296 22 aa a TE * FALLWAREHOUSE | 'e) CLEARANCE SALE YAY Stupendous Savings oY %, throughout the stores g & Sf ae Sale ends Dec. 25/82 og ae Toe' oe 3g os of ee God Wer Vee = 5 HARDING EXTRAORDINAIRE Super Saxony Plush, gorgeously decorated., 100% ANSO IV $35 8A a Sq.M. NYLON Only at Carpetland 999,97 save ¢ Largest selection of in-stock carpeting in Simcoe County ® Lifetime installation guarantee ® Personal & Professional Sales Staff CARPETLAND«. WE GIVE LOW PRICES A GOOD NAM M IDLAN D On Hwy 93, next to Zellers Plaza 526-4231 On Hwy 11, just north On Bayfield St., ORILLIA ofthe Sundial Motorinn 326-1201 BARRIE opp. Georgian Mall__ 737-5662 Investment Certificates nT Ra Pr RET a TTS TT eS Sore es