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During storm No serious problems for Hydro or Bell Despite the 15 cm to 20 cm Six to eight inches of snow and winds gusting up to 80 kilometres an hour 50 miles an hour which hit the Barrie area ltiesday Ontario Hydro and Bell Canada say there were no serious service interruptions Ted Johnson spokesman for Ontario Hydro said Wednesday there were few problems in rural areas outside the city and repair crews in some cases had to use snowmobiles to get to the customers Only skeleton repair crews were on duty during the storm and Johnston said they were able to handle the problems But for two Hydro employees Tuesday was long day Johnston said Walter MacIllan and Art Armitage operators at the Essa Control Station on Highway 90 were forced to stay on duty from midnight Monday to midnight Tuesday because relief operators couldnt get into the station The Essa station must be manned 24 hours day because it controls power distribution throughout Hydros Georgian Bay region he said MAIN PROBLEM Bell Canadas main problem Tuesday was an unusually heavy number of calls in Barrie during the early morning hours according to Bell spokesman Sharon Bray The strain on Bell equipment showed up in the form of delays in getting dial tone and the company issued plea to local residents to confine their calls toemergencies only she said But once people got where they were going and got their kids settled it began to slacken off she said Mrs Bray said that by noon Itiesday the delayed dial tone problem had disappeared as the demand on the system returned to normal She also said the demand for directory assistance and operatorassisted longdistance calls was up slightly over normal levels CFB Borden weathers crippling snow storm Although most of Simcoe County came to an abrupt hall with the storm earlier this week spokemaii at Canadian Forces Base Borden said the base continued operating fair lynormally Lt Col Sam Bunbar base technical officer said military schools messes and kitchens were operating normally Civilian schools wereclosed Tuesday because most of the teachers live in Barrie and could not make it in Highway 90 between Barrie and the base was closed most of the day Most of our civilian workers didnt make it in and those who did were advised to return home Dunbar said Base transportation facilities were operating on limited basis but Dunbar said the snow removal crews were keeping up with the storm Fred Wormsley dispatcher at Muriels Taxi on the base said taxis were still operating during the storm but very slowly While most businesses in Angus remained closed some were open during the day catering mainly to snowmobile operators By pm there was not quart of milk left in any of the four grocery stores which were open Plows were not out to do village streets until late in the evening and heavy drifting kept many streets closed OML busy answering calls from motorists The phone was ringing off the hook at the Simcoe and Muskoka District office of the Ontario Motor League OML in Barrie Monday but the ML wasnt able to provide statisfaction in all cases Parttime Like other vehicles the 12 OML towtrucks abided by the police directive to stay off the roads during the storm which hit the County earlier this week They were out of circula tion until about pm Tuesday COU ISGS offered by college As part of its winter program of evening and parttime courses the continuing education department at Georgian College is offering irstruction in more than 50 parttimecourses The purpose of our department is to attempt to satisfy the various needs of people in our community says Al Macmillan Assistant Dean of Georgians continuing education department New parttime evening courses at Georgian College include such areas as astrology accounting indoor Drivers haveto adiust Barrie drivers caught spinning their tires uselessly in snowbanks running into the back of stopped cars and losing control on city streets are creating their own problems say police Sgt Bob Thompson of the Barrie city police says problems are being caused for police and innocent drivers by people who dont adjust their driving to poor weather con ditions lot of people are not trying to adjust their driving habits to the slippery roads and the ruts in the roads and theyre creating their own problems he said today Weve had very heavy snowfall and they have to take that into account Sgt Thompson said police untangled fenders in 13 minor accidents Wednesday and overnight and had their hands fullagainthis morning He reported badlyrutted conditions on some Barrie roads and said surfaces were very slippery in most sections of the city Roads are reported slippery and snowcovered in most sections of Simcoe County say area police but there have been no serious accidents reported Sears transport truck jack knifed on Highway 400 at Highway 88 near 10 am Wednesday in poor driving conditions says spokesman for the Bradford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police There were no injuries reported second transport jack knifed on Innisfil Beach Road at about 1140 am say police but again no injuries were involved and damage was minimal Police report road conditions in Stayner Wasaga Beach Alliston and Bradford are slippery and snowcovered with snow falling All detachments say there have been few ac cidents with only minor damage DAIRY CATTLE MUST JOG United States Dairy Associ ation researchers have devised jogging program for flabby heartdiseaseprone dairy cattle mechanical exerciser keeps the animals walking at controlled pace while moving tailgates push them around fenced ring tennis pottery cooking welding and teacup reading Georgian College also offers something for the young Saturday art for children begins Jan 24 and offers choice of four courses during the winter term There will also be unique course offered entitled The Middle Years Challenge or Crisis which is designed for those approaching middle age There are approximately 2000 students participating in the parttime evening courses at Barries Georgian campus this winter says Macmillan While our parttime courses depend on the number of students who register for them we have had great success in this are ove the past few years Macmillan says Florence Paget owner of Ci ty Answering Service which handles the OML calls estimates that over 1000 calls made to the OML Tues day Just soon we would hang up the phone would ring againshesaid The ML trucks returned to service at pm Tuesday and have been on the go steadily through the night and morning she added To facilitate the ML drivers in their tasks members are asked to stay with their cars and plow them out as much as possible prior to trucks ar rival hillsdale by Ruth Lea 835231 Miss Jane Hallyburtoii had the misfortune to fall on the ice and break her leg She was in the Penetanguisheiic General Hospital for some time but is home now but has to remain in bed for several weeks We all wish her speedy recovery Nelson Browning was an employee of the Innisfil Township public works department for 14 years He is shown standing with his wife Florence after being presented with cheque by May each reader have hat py and prosperous 1978 Little Hill Womens Institute held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Little Florence reading and prizes were award Downing gave postpone euchre due to icy road conditions NEW DAUGHTER Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jim Donaldson nee Sheila Sutton of Baxter on the birth of daughter on Dec 27 SYMIATIIY Sympathy of the district is Vvwv readers of this column The viillage welcomes Mr and Mrs Gary Kloosterman and Christopher back again after couple of years living in Little Rock Arkansa The Ivy Rangers Dance held is in good health looks after her own home and flower garden cuts her hedge in summer and shovels path in the snow in the road She cooks bakes and all wish her good health in 1978 thornton is Over at Trinity United Church bV bY Eifiryomlevlenjoygd the duetsl MrsG Downing Mrs Jennatt by 155 arie omas an Terry Stapleton as well as the 728561 4240238 13 Choir numbers Happy new year Two baskets of flowers were placed in the sanctuary in memory of Mrs Arthur Reid PASSED AWAY Word was receiVed that former resident of the village Mrs Harvey Gordon passed away on Dec 30 at Scar in Iv Hall on New Years Eve borough Shiiergfginlgmom at the Clox was ywell attended and all Funeral service was held at CONCERT reportagmdilmev Long Branch on Jan 3WILI1 Faith Missionary Church BIRTHDAY burial at WeSlmlmStel held its annual Christmas Con COUgratUlallons 10 Mrs Cemetery cert recently having had Minnie Arnold who celebrated Condolences go out to her her 87th birthday on Jan She three daughters Doreeny Lauretta and Myrna and one son Donald FIRST MEETING Thornton Womens Institute will be holding its first meeting of the New Year Thursday at the home of Mrs Spencer with Canadian Industries as the theme Innisfil Township Reeve Bill Gibbins on the occasion of his retirement The envelope Nelson extended to Mrs Morrow by Please come prepared to is holding contains cheque for his accumulated sick leave Examinerlhoto and family in the recent pass Mrs Holt 3wer the roll call on An In ing of Mr Morrow 92 dustry completely owned and 14 years th 1m Mr and Ms Morrow nved 458 98 operatedbyCanadans for many years on Highway 27 sympathy is extended Visitors are welcome elson Browning hard to replace BARCLAY reSident of Churchill who is Staff retiring after 14 years with the Innisfil Township public works department as truck driver was presented with cheque by Innisfil Township Reeve Bill Gibbins on Wednesday The cheque was presented to Nelson Browning in the council chamber of the In nisfil Municipal Office and contained his accumulated sick leave Lighting system part of renovations The Simcoe County Board of Education has set aside 388900 for alterations to the Prince of Wales Public School in Barrie The work alterations at Prince of Wales school will consist of revamping the electrical and lighting systems repainting of the schools IIIItiiIIIISHOWN It lfl WP An exhihr tion of photographs by James Klosty about dancer Mercc unniiighaiii and the artists dancers composers and musicians who have been iii volvcd With the Merec un niiighaiii oiiipany is being shown at the Art Gallery of Ontario The Sale Youve Been Waiting For STOCK ITEMS $301199 Qnogsonliefld Boytielil Mall Barrie 7262380 Qtogeomlietld China 680 Maple Barrie 7371319 While presenting the Youve been one of the to me in at the corner of Concession 13 where they operated market garden They were familiar to patrons of the Barrie Farmers couple were married for 62 years Sympathy is extended to San their mother Wilma Peggy King market during those years The dra Robie and Sonya King and other relatives in the death of who passed away at George Watson in the passing of his father George Watson of Barrie at the Royal Victoria Hospital on Dec 25 He was 91 Funeral service was held at Steckleys Funeral Home on Dec 28 with burial at Barrie Union Cemetery On Jan Rev Rice spoke on When the Celebrating NEED REPORTS All of the Trinity United Churchs treasurers were urged to please have their written reports into Doris Clark at Cookstown no later than Jan Also Trinitys annual con gregational meeting will start with potluck supper on Jan 21 Junuory Special SAVE $100 DUMPER Royal Victoria Hospital on Dec 30 Funeral services were held last week from Jennets Mineral Home with burial in St Pauls Cemetery WINTER OVER The Hall Board will be having jmt intend have good Winter Dance at the hall on time and enjoy myself he Jan21startinsalttpm said Tome and enjoy an evening of dancing Tickets may be ob taincd at the door Everyone welcome cheque Gibbins said that Nelson was very valuable man and it would be hard to replace him biggest helps learning my job and Id like to thank you very much said Mike Dempster public works superintendent DeputyReeve Blake Constable said hope your health in the future will be as good as it was in the past and added Youll be big loss to the municipality dont think you were sick one lay in the past 14 years Browning has four children and has no firm plans for the future at the present time °Wheechoirs Convolescent Aids Ostomy Supplies Surgical Garments R899579500 The DUMPERS what you ve been waiting for sturdy boltedon unit that turns your pickup into dump truck Fits all makes of 34 and ton trucks For demonstration see Auto Truck Accessories 224 Bradford St Barrie 28901 Surgical Stockings Breast forms surgical bros Trained Personnel PF Mailing Service IP lugI 1235401 128 Ponotang St at St Vincent Barrie second floor upgrading of two basement washrooms and in bringing the schools general purpose room within the fire marshals regulations said Gary Alex superintendent of plant operations for the Simcoe Board Fitting Room From the Oshawa Connection Snow Plow Special I978 GMC TON WHEEL DRIVE SALE Stock Number 8238 Features 350 CID V8 engine 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