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Whitby Free Press, 9 Nov 1994, p. 4

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Hydro candidates speak out Extended Christmas Hours to December 23rd Mon. -Wed. 10:00-5:30, Thurs./Fri. 10:00-9:00, Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 12:00-5:00 Kenclalwood>c Plaza - Whitby tI (Next to Golden Griddle) (905) 435~0055 Residents were. given the opportfnity to listen to Hydro commissioner candidates and ask them questions. Newcomer Mark Michaihof proniised to work for the 'moet safe, reliable power at the lowest cost to you.' He is a 25-year resident who has a background in engineering and accounting. 1 Clthe Tha Mae Yu Fel s.. One of four incumbents, Don MacMaster,said, "Two days after the election, a zero per cent increase is what I will be working for." He has 27 years experience in the hydro industry. Bill Laler, who is seeking bis fourth terin in office, got some laughs from, tho crowd. Ho said that psychiatrists postulate that people romember a word if it is repeated often. Ho thon said, "Bill Lawler, -Bill Lawler, Bill Lawler," te enthusiastic response. John Hughes is also seoking election. Ho told Whitby residents that they asutoer own the utility, and that, "you need someone te be 'the watchdoff for manaqgement." Mike Cohen is a union steward who has been with Ontario Hydro sinco 1989. In his speech ho attacked Maurice Strong as being out of touch with the reality of hydro in Ontario. Finally, Ralph Blank gave a blazing speech which was finished just in time bofore his three minutes were up. Ho said that the most important issue that wil ho faciiw! Canadian industrv in the coming years is deregulation. "hImny opinion, the Ontario electrical power industry wilho forced down this road shortly after 1997," ho said. ,ArImdrewvas is ie'w gdirecto»r The Durhami separate school board bas chosen Grant Andrews as its new directer of education. Androws currently th' hoard's.- associate câirector in charge of business affairs, will take over from the retiring Earl Lagroix noxt April. Andrews joined the Durham board in 1968 as a principaâl. Ho was appointed associate spor- intendent of business in, 1981, associate. business superinten- dent in «83 te his current position in 1989. - * I w Customized Calendars copyzonow II ______________ * Provide 12 colour photos (birthdays, anniversanies, etc.> * Special occasions can be noted on the calendar (extra tee) * Alow 2 days to complete * 10% OFF 2nd calendar order using same set of photos Partner Business Prlnting Fax Service Bindery Service Self Serve Mac/PC Lamination Overnight Film Developing Mondav-Fridav 8:30amn-7pm e Saturday 12 noon - 5pm 1614DundsS. . Uni 11 TE: 3-21 244B .ckS.S at Dnlo St ..... f.. .......T.... MoÙe Ii~tra~r~ .........s...~ ............~ak r~ ac ra i. . . . . . . . ... COPIES~ rêxpreaJat1O/ .d ............R.O P U ... Wt upon ..pre Jn.. / 777-ý - ý ý ý 1 -11 ýý 1.ý - l_'l:"ý-'ýlý '77 7 l 9

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