Oakville Beaver, 2 Jun 1993, p. 5

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F The first handles the generation and delivery of power. The second. energy services and the environment. The third will market Hydm's exper- use abroad and develop new tech- nologies. f Strong said a "task force on 'phange" has been assigned that will bow before no sacred cows, although he did explain that two areas remain lnviolate: public safety and long-term reliability. To accomplish these changes Hydm has been restructured into three divisions. _ "Each ha; a high degree of operat- ing autonomy." he said. "lt's not win. dow dressing. not smoke and minors l Enduring the "shifts and jolts" of 'the greatest changes in Hydro's 87.. 'year history. Strong admitted the utili- lty's “traditional pre-eminence in the marketplace" has been challenged by the same forces facing companies like GM and IBM. A debt load crisis and spiralling rates, which are well over the rate of intlation. have shaken con- sumer confidence. Strong took pains to explain that Ontario Hydro did not freeze its jncentive programs. but that - over- whelmed by the response to them - the utility simply exhausted the funds it had budgeted. Recognizing that Hydro must remain "an agent of con- tinuing changes," Strong said it will assume a "catalytic role" to accelerate market-driven programs. "We have an absolute and firm commitment to energy management," said Strong. adding that Hydro must still provide information and guid- ance for customers. "Energy conser- vation can and must play a part in re- vitalizing Ontario's economy." Strong said he was impressed by the Energy Forum's theme since con- servation and efficiency are directly related to the competitiveness of Halton‘s marketplace and the region's ability to attract new business. At the same time, Strong said Ontario Hydro is fully immersed in the "challenging task" of remaking itself in order to better serve Ontarians. Strong said energy conservation should be actively pursued at all times and "not just when someone gives you money to do it." Maurice Strong made his com- ments Thursday during the keynote address of the Third Annual Hulton Energy Forum sponsored by Halton's four Chambers of Commence. Strong told his audience that while he is proud of the success of Hydro's recent power-saving incentive pro- grams, it's time to move toward a more market-oriented system with business assuming a leadership mle. This public notice is to advise that Memorial Gardens Ontario Limited intends to make agplication to the Ministry of onsumer and Commercial Relations - Cemeteries Branch of Ontario to construct a niche structure containing 608 niches in several phases on the lands marked "Subject Property" on the map below, known as Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. Phase I .will contain 208 niches. June Dcspite the upheaval of ongoing restructuring tit Ontario Hydro, its t huirninn says the giant utility's com- Juitment to energy conservation and efficiency has not wavered in the slightest - criticism to the contrary notwithstanding, Maurice Strong, made his com- The proposal conforms to the provisions of zoning By- w 1984-63, as amended. nformation pertaining to the roposed niche structure is Available by conjiicti.n.g My HOWARD MOZrit "rkville Ham-r Stqlf Hydro boss wants utility run like a business 3. Provoét. Clerk's Department, 338-4179. ’ersons wishing to express heir comments may do so p writing to the Town Clerk, own of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario. L6J 5A6. _ ubmissions may be eceived no later than uly 2nd, 1993. NO PUBLIC NOTICE PLAr The chairman also said "We want a full board by at least September so the full board will be going ahead with hiring a new chief." All three will run on a strict profit and loss basis." Cost-cutting, he said, includes At Thursday's police services board meeting, the current five-member board received an Order-in- Council from the province approving two additional members, That request had been made by Halton Regional Council to which the board reports. Currently none of the five board members are from Oakville. "It's my desire to see the newest provincial appointee from Oakville," said board chairman and regional council representative from Burlington. Barry Quinn. Police board hopes to add local members By ANGELA BLACKBURN Oak ville Beaver Staff Halton's Regional Police Services Board chair- man hopes to add board members from Oakville before it hires a new police chief to replace retiring James Harding. Ontario Hydro Saturday, June 19, 1993 Turn years of accumulated, no longer-needed items into quick cash! Bring it all to Maple Grove Village on Saturday, June 19. Here is your opportunity to sell it for whatever price you can get. For a small cost of $20 (cash only) per table, you will receive one six foot table, free advertising and exposure to thousands of people you would never see if you held a garage sale on your own front lawn. Fill out the required information and return the coupon to "Toys, Games and Elephants" in Maple Grove Village before Friday, June 18, then show up on Saturday, June 19, 1993 at 9:00 am. to receive your table and your assigned location. -r-r-cr-rcrrcrirrrrr-, Dealers need not apply. _ _, Merchandise must be of general I _/ll!) A household use. No new i" - /' 'fit. dir merchandise allowed. Fllere's how you can participate slashing 25% of operating an: administrative expenditures as wel as staff reductions of 6,000 employ Chief James Harding, who suffered a heart attack late last year, has decided to retire, and Quinn said the board wants to move ahead with the hiring pro- cess as of the fall. Quinn said it will take several weeks for Halton Region to appoint one of its council members to sit on the police commission. Under the Police Services Act. Halton Region was recognized as a large municipality with a popu- lation of over 360,000, continuing to expand. and entitled to have a seven-member police commission. The chairman said a provinci the commission may not arrive months. Currently the board operates with five commis- sinners. They include Quinn, a regional council represen- tative from Burlington; Halton Hills Mayor Russ Miller, also a council representative; along with Milton provincial appointee Wendy Roberts; Halton Hills appointee Lucy Quaglia; and, Burlington provincial appointee Paul Lafleur. THE OAKVILLE BEAVER ll n d ll “This is unlinlunulc but inevituhle and will occur from top to hollow," said Strong. "Our objective clear across the board is to run Ontario Hydro like 'd business. We don't have to wait for privatization to run it like a business." However, Strong explained that these changes to Ontario Hydro will Maplggrove al appointment to for three to four Shopping Centre 511 Maple Grove Drive fillage Simply them is " Sunday Buffet Brvnck Sunday 'Buffet Dinner me at the cxpen just not ucce Enjoy our sungtuous Sunday fht et Brunck or Dinner in t unique setti 0 Glen Afliey (ioff Cftd Restaurant overbogng the 18tk ka. ‘We offer an extensive Hot ey cofd tiefet talia induding roast beef, omefettes made to order, and fwmernade desserts. dll tMMP 1800for reservations In NOTICE: I understand that the cost to participate In the Maple Grove Village Garage Sale is $20 per table and I will pay in cash upon receipt of the table. I further understand that If I do not attend after booking a table I will be invoiced for the cost of the table. 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