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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 15,1994 - 3 w \ Exchange students present hospital Rotary donation KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR Rotary Club members made a $160 donation to the Com- munity Memorial Hospital equipment fund recently. The money raised for a marathon dance, which subsequently did not happen, was presented to hospital board chairman Kent 'Farndale by Marja Soininen, right, Rotary Exchange student from Finland and her host sister from Port Perry Jodi Hunter. THE THIS WONDERFUL COTTON /LINEN 7 KEY COLOURS, IS A PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING 1994! Hydro utilities plan to form area co-operative By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star The marriage of 10 area hy- dro commissions could save tax- payers a substantial amount of money. The area commissions from the Central-Eastern area of On- tario are proposing to form a co- operative in which common ser- vices are provided to its users. Under the scheme, the utili- ties would share common ser- vices, equipment and knowl- edge. The schedule of common ser- vices include, metering, emer- gency response planning, rate setting, public awareness, pur- chasing, technical support and training. These various areas would be shared in a co-operative spirit by the groups under the name of the Kawartha-Simcoe Utility Co-Operative. Area commissions include Scugog, Brock, Fenelon, Lake- field and Lindsay Hydros. The various groups would buy into the co-operative at an initial cost of $100. The commissions have been under pressure from both the public and through various piec- JACKET IN Our | om = "UPSTAIRS LAUREN JEFFRIES PBR@CK'S Quality & Style Since 1881 Service, WAREHOUSE Pay NO TAXES {i downstairs. Sale ends Sunday; March 20/94. SALE" continues. es of legislation to provide ser- vices at lower costs. Many believe this co- operative would provide a means to save money by provid- ing the goods and services on a larger group basis. Scugog's Mayor Howard Hall, who serves on Scugog's Hydro Commission, isin supportofthe plan. "Anything thatis going tobe a benefit to employees and the customers is a good idea," he said. 30 Water St., Port Perry 985-4316 Mayor Hall sees many areas in which the township can bene- fit from the plan. As the large group will have more purchas- ing power, he sees a tremendous cost savingon supplies. Also, under the scheme, the various commissions' expertise in training and emergency pro- cedures would be utilized when needed. "I think it's a great idea be- cause it will save our people some money and make it safer forour employees," he said. "Hours: Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-8 & Saturday Hours 8-5 SALE ENDS SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1994. JUST BAKE AND EAT! Breaded 3.99" Chicken Tenders Delicious Smokies 2.49" Assorted Cold C Fine Meat Loaf, Coarse Loaf, Bavarian, Pork Salami, Veal Bologna 1.9 il $1.00/b. Premium Ham Sausage Assorted cooked Han 2.9 a, $1.00/b. I NEE -- mt ~~ - - Eye Round Roasts 3.99" Fresh Chicken Wings 1.29% Serving Durham Region with 6 Great Locations!