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Whitby Free Press, 3 Nov 1982, p. 12

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PAGE 12, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3,1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS THE HYDRO COMMISSION SPEAKS Efficiency and rates are hydro issues By KEVIN J. TUNNEY Kevin Tunney, former Planning Director with the Town of Whitby, is seeking election as one of four Whitby Hydro- Electric Commission- ers. Kevin has twelve years experience deal- ing with local, regional and provincial govern- ment agencies. Having represented Whitby on the Public Utilities Co-ordinating Committees, Kevin pro- IN THE MATTEF HERITAGE ACT CHAPTER 337 vided the committ with technical inform tion on the staging such developmentsj West Lynde, Ott Creek, Pringle Cre and Bluegrass Me dows. Kevin, a planning co sultant, is 36 and livesj Brooklin with his wi Cathy and daught Sarah. Tunney believes h eight years employme with Whitby provid THE CORPORATION C THE TOWN OF WHITE R OF THE ONTARIO , R.S.O., 1980, AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby Intends to designate the property, including lands and buildings, at the following municipal address as property of archi- tectural value or interest under Part IV of The On- tarlo Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 337. Hood/Hare House 301 Centre Street South Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIGNATION (a) Architectural The Hood/Hare House is an excellent exam- pie of the vernacular Gothic revival style of architecture. The most outstanding feature of this white clapboard house is the finely de- talled bargeboérd and treillage work which surroundé the house. Also of Interest are the transom and sidelights of leaded glass which surround the front door. (b) Historical The Hood/Hare House has had a number of owners since it was built in 1875, the most prominent of whom are Mr. William Hood who had the house built, Mrs. Florence Metcalfe and Mrs. Kathleen Hare. Any person may, before November 19, 1982, send by Registered Mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Whitby notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a state- ment of reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a notice of objection is received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby shahl refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. DATED at the TOWN OF WHITBY this 20th day of October, 1982. DONALD G. McKAY, Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossand Road East Whitby, Ontaro Li N 2M8 tee la- Of as er ek Ba- n- in the background to offer fresh, progressive thinking to the Whitby Hydro-Electric Com- mission. fe By BOB CAWKER ,er Bob Cawker has ser- ved on the Public Utili- iis ties and present Hydro ýnt Commission for 20 es years. He has been chairman of the commission for the past two years and has served six terms as such. He is also second vice-president of the Eastern Ontario Munici- pal Electric Associa- tion. Bob was a Whitby businessman for 25 years. Whitby Hydro Com- mission has a $12 million annual budget and a capital invest- ment of approximately $8 million. This ,srequires consi- derable ongoing management on the part of staff and com- mission. The commission is presently building a new service centre and warehouse on Taunton Road East valued at ap- proximately $1 million. Whitby is a growing community, and we will be watching the Brook- lin development over the next few years. By LARRY NORRENA Larry Norrena is a homeowner of Whitby, a parent, an OHEU union steward, and an electri- cal operator for Ontario Hydro. Norrena, one of 500 operators who con- trol the electrical sys- tem grid in Ontario, has controlled the high volt- age system supplying Whitby. Norrena says "I sup- port hand delivery of bills, and in Markham's case, the meter reader's preparation of the bill right on the spot. The utilities doing this are saving their customers tens of thousands of dol- lars...something we all can appreciate. Preparing for the future I would enact changes in the Power Corporations Act to allow municipal utilities to set their own, more equitable rates, to resi- dential customers who seil electricity back to the utility. A utility doing this would in fact open the market doors to a young industry already in the multi-million dollar bracket in research and development, world- wide. I believe Whitby could be a leader here with the results benefiting us all. Larry Norrena is a candidate for one of the four Whitby Hydro Electrie Commission seats. He feels Whitby H.E.C. should follow North York's lead of allowing only a 6 per cent increase to its customers after Hydro's announced 8.2 per cent rate increase. John served Hydro McKinney has on the Whitby Electric Com- mission for 12 years, and bas been chairman of the commission for five of those years. A niedical doctor who has lived in Brooklin for more than 35 years, Mc- Kinney was chairman of the committee that re- structured the distribu- tion of electricy in Durahm Region several yearsago. McKinney is commit- ted to providing electri- city at cost, and will continue to ensure the commission runs. effi- ciently. While he served on the commission, it won the President's Cup for safety, and has provided hydro at rates similar to or better than those in Ajax and Oshawa. By GERRY COX The Whitby Hydro Electric Commission is THE MARCH IS ON! Many physically disabled men and women need your help. Please give generously. a utility owned by its customers. Its mandate is to supply electricity at cost. Our 1983 budget is ap- proximately $13 million dollars. Nearly 85. per cent of that amount is used to purchase power from Ontario Hydro. The remainder is used to opérate, maintain and upgrade the distri- bution system to meet the ever increasing demand for electricity. In recent years, Whit- by has been fortunate in attracting several new industries. A prime con- cern for any prospective industry is the avail- ability and cost of power. Your com- mission has scored well on both counts. Let's keep it that way. I believe that my proven interest, coupled with expérience enables me to play a positive role in the efficient operation of your hydro commission. ABILITY FUND I OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS DESERVE BETTER ELECT MARCEL BRUNELLE CENTRE WARD COUNCILLOR 1. )F 3y RE-ELECT ALBERT RANDALL -for- WHITBY HYDRO ELECTRIC COMMISSION November 8, 1982 DANFORTH TYPEWRITER RENTALS Electric typewriters66nOOfor 3 months MAnual typewriter $60wOOfor 6 months (Latest models - maintenance Included - shor! & Icng term) 44 Available Service& Repairs 408 Dundas Street West 2940 Danforth Ave. Whltby Toronto 666-1131 est. 1930 698-2589

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