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Babes In Bookland By Dorothy Robinson ALPHABET BOOKS Great A, little a, Bouncing B! The cat's in the cupboard, And she can't see me. Because of their simplicity, alphabet books are great for babies, and they remain useful into the early early school years. Such books rate right up there with nursery rhyme books as musts in the home library. It was an alphabet book that was the catalyst for a .program of enrichment for Dorothy Butler's special grandchild, Cushla Yeoman. The title was "b is for bear" by Dick Bruna. It is available also as a wall frieze. The choice of alphabet books is especially wide, so choose with care. Some sophisticated versions are better left to the adult collector, and what an interesting collectable they are! For little ones, one letter depicted on a page is plenty. Since children encounter more small case letters than large, it is a puzzlement that some alphabet books show only the capitals. "Sesame Street" also emphasizes emphasizes capitals. "B is for bear" on the contrary shows only the small case letters. The richly coloured ABC of Brian Wildsmith is a special artistic favourite of children. I always remember the brilliant copper kettle and the gorgeous lion. Jan Pienkowski's small square ABC is an especially good buy. Another intriguing alphabet book is the Shaker Abcedarius. This reprint of an old Shaker schoolbook is available at the Kirby Museum. Alphabet books along with some wall friezes and some alphabet workbooks are the August feature at the A for Apple Blossom Shop. Announce first stage at Memorial Hospital to begin The first phase of work at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, is to start this month states Minister of Health, Murray Elston. Construction of the new wing and renovations of some sectors of the present building are then to get underway in the spring of 1987, The first phase of the work includes includes cost of drainage and grading along with building a parking lot, roadwork and new water and sewer services. The cost is estimated at $200,000: The $6 million expansion and renovation plan costing $6 million gets underway in the spring of 1987. Sam Cureatz at Queen's Park Toward A Balanced Electricity System (coiit'd) In my last column, I gave some introductory ' background on the purpose of electric power, as well as discussed some recommendations suggested by the Select Committee on Energy, as outlined in their report on nuclear power. This week, I should like to continue with ,a discussion of further recommendations recommendations dealing with certain barriers that may inhibit progress in this area and action to be taken that" could possibly overcome such obstacles. The Commitee recognizes that there may be barriers which make good, long-term decisions difficult to resolve. Tp this point in time, Ontario Hydro has, considered movement towards conservation as risky, seeing it as less important in the marketplace. As well, its key decisions arc made before government government input. Ontario Hydro's Ue mandand Supply Option Study is a recognition of the increasing interest interest and heed for change in the field of energy, but it has so far failed failed to collect all the necessary data. In the opinion of the Committee, this public corporation, however, remains the best institution to deal with this matter as it has the necessary resources and tools, and is spread throughout the province. The intervention of government will be necessary to overcome some of these barriers. The Ontario government should outline a social, environmental and political framework by which Ontario Hydro can govern itself. The Ministry of Energy should assess provincial action in the setting of high standards for appliances and buildings and should also place more of an emphasis on anticipating anticipating future demand and alternative alternative resources. As well, the Power Corporation Act should be amended amended in order that options can be implemented implemented to encourage conservation. conservation. Many benefits can be derived from a program of conservation, such as: a more reliable, diverse system; increased flexibility, including including short lead times to' implement implement or stop a project; greater con- • trol, reducing uncertainty; creating higher standards of living as energy costs are reduced; reducing or preventing pollution. The benefits of conservation should be spread- among the province, and Ontario Hydro is not to use what is called a "no-losers" test, which would involve involve rate increases to compensate for the reduced revenue collected due to conservation. A series of recommendations deal with the increased accountability of Ontario' Hydro to the government and the public. Proposals include: bi-annual public reviews conducted by the Ontario Energy Board; draft plans and documents to be submitted submitted to the Ontario Energy Board to be published 60 days before the hearing, and publicized results of the DSOS 60 days after the final report is submitted; recommendations recommendations to be sent to Cabinet; such accountability accountability to be required by law; Ontario Energy Board Act to be amended to allow this board to regulate electricity rates. Open sessions sessions would be conducted before the planning issues were finalized to ensure full participation by . all interested interested parties. The final recommendations discuss the fate of the Select, Committee Committee on Energy, which put forward forward the above recommendations. It was felt that it should continue to' exist to review the formation-of the Consumer Advocate, an office which will ensure public representation, representation, and a part to be played by Municipal Utilities in accommodating accommodating demand-side activities. 1 would like to thank John Star- zynski for inviting me to the'open- ing of the fund-raising year for Durham House. Personal best wishes to Professor, and Mrs. Love of the Village of Newcastle in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. PORT WHITBY CHARTERS SALMON FISHING ON LAKE ONTARIO FULLY EQUIPPED 25 FT. BAYLINER ^ ALL TACKLE SUPPLIED M ■ Hockey Registration 86/87. Orono Minor Hockey Association GIRO NO ARENA LOBBY Monday, Aug. 26th, 7-9 p.m. Wed.,.Aug. 27th, 7-9-p.m. FEE: Tyke, Notice, Atom, PeeWee $1.40.00 Bantam and Midget $150.00 Registration Fee covers: Pat Stapleton Fundamentals' In action; plus players and family pass and team photos. Family pass until March 1, 1987 No Post-date Cheques. No Rebate on regsitration fee after December 1,1986 except except due to injury or moving out of the area. No rebate for any reason as of January 1st, 1987. Hockey registration fee must be paid before any player will be allowed on the ice. All hockey players "please" register on the above dates. Failure to register may forfeit player's chance to play this season. H Orono Amateur Athletiç Association Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, August 13, 1986-7 Of this amount $2.2 million has been raised locally through public subscriptions from individuals, organizations, businesses and the Town of Newcastle. Included in the expansion will be a doubling of the hospital's emergency ward with expansion of obstetrical services and a new physio-therapy department will be constructed. A new 15-bed chronic care ward will also be completed. OFF DEB'S Fashions & Fabrics OronoMain Street Cotton Yam Mon., Tues. 9-5 Wed. 9-12 Thurs. 9-6 Fri. 9-8:30 Sat. 9-4 I I Phone 983-9264 ! ------.--. j. 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