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To further its committ- ment of French language services, the provincial government launched a marketing program aimed at Ontario's Francophones. According to Robert Keir, an information of- ficer with the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, the program in Ontario is an extension of the pro- vince's marketing program aimed at Quebec francophones. However, Penetanguishene likely will not feel the impact as much as Ottawa and French communities in Northern Ontario, he admitted. Francophones here will not see the jazzy commer- cials that promote "Ontario Irrestible". Keir said his ministry is well aware of the culture in Penetanguishene and Brightest Day! And the winner is... Winnie Ballam (right) of Penetanguishene had the honours of pulling the final number in the Penetanguishene Lions' Club's Annual 200 Club Draw at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68 on Fri- Sincere best wishes of the season, Lafontaine, but he said, John Eakins, the Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation, wanted to start the program in an area with a large French com- munity and with French- language media. Keir added this is the first time the provincial government has tried this. "We're trying to reach a segment of the market we haven't reached before. This is the first time we've advertised in French in Ontario," he said. The French-language services will be increasing once more, when a French version of the Traveller's Encyclopedia, the ministry's main publicity tool, is released in March. Currently, ""Fran- cophones across Ontario are being served and pro- vided information through along with our thoughts of thanks for your delightful friendship and goodwill. Midland Public * Utilities a Commission 647 Fourth St.. Midland 526-9361 Ie ( ~ day. After all 200 numbers were drawn. from the drum, the winner of $1,000 is Mrs. Irene Pilon of Penetanguishene. Lions Club member Art Lizotte was also on hand to help with the draw. French programs grow, but not here the Ministry's French telephone inquiry service and our bilingual travel | counsellors," said Eakins. | "We are directly encourag- | ing all Ontarians to see and visit more of Ontario Ir- resistible."' The toll-free number to reach a bilingual tourism counsellor is 1-800-268-3736. Warm wishes from the management & staff at Hydro begin Big Chute expansion Ontario Hydro is looking at the feasibility of a $25 million facelift for the Big Chute Generating Station on the Severn River. According to Ontario Hydro's Georgian Bay Regional Director Al Pert- tula, Hydro will be prepar- ing all the necessary studies on the 77-year-old hydraulic generator in order to come up with possible designs for a new plant. Perttula said Ontario Hydro will be examining a total of 37 other hydraulic generators across the pro- vince as part of their redevelopment. "It is part of Ontario Hydro's plans to look at older hydraulic plants," said Perttula, adding this will be the first one completed. The work on the redevelopment, which is to begin in the early part of next year, is expected to be completed and operational by 1991. Although all of the design plans have yet to be completed, Perttula said Hydro is looking at a sta- tion with three times the capacity of the existing station. "The Big Chute Station has been generating four megawatts of electricity for 75: « With the years. redevelopment and expan- sion we are considering, the station could more ful- ly use the site's potential for at least another 75 years," he said. "A lot has happened to the Muskoka Watershed since that was built 77 years ago," Perttula ex- plained. "'It is not using all the water possible and a Township Officials from Tay Township have established the chairmanship for the various subcommittees of council for the up coming year. At their last session, Tay Township Council passed the necessary bylaws to set up the committees. Councillor Kay Chambers will head both the General Government Committee and _ the Finance Committee. Councillor Doug Rose is the Chairman of the Plan- ning and Development Committee. The Transportation and Environmental Commit- tees will be chaired by township Deputy-reeve Tom O'Hara. Councillor Lynn Morton will chair the Protection to Persons and Property, THE ¢ China * Stoneware © Crystal ° Flatware ° Nurseryware And so much more... 711 Yonge St., Midland -'We've got what you're looking for... ¥ PLACE SETTING ¢ Figurines ¢ Handpainted Jewellery ¢ Scarves * Picture Frames and Albums * Gunds Stuffed Animals HE HOLIDAY. - ONTO YOU!..- Vs FRENCH DRY CLEANERS '-497 Dominion Ave., Midland 31 Main St., Penetang | new system would involve twice as much water being used. At the present time, an- nually, the station pro- duces the equivalent of one-twenty-fifth of the energy used in the City of Barrie. Perttula said the new power house would pro- duce the energy equivalent to one-eighth of the power used annually by Barrie. The Regional Director added if Ontario Hydro had not decided to redevelop the generating station, Orillia Water Light and Power Commission have expressed interest in purchasing the station and refurbish and expanding it themselves. strike committees Health Services, Social and Family Services and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committees. As ex-officio Tay Reeve Bruce Tinney holds a posi- tion on all standing committees. -> 3 F Seasons®™ =: Greetings : from Royal City Realty Ltd. See you in the New Year. 8 Joe Rzepecki ALES REPRESENTATIVE "gay Moreland Ken Ralph Laurel Nancy Isabel Maureen Go fa and cherished new, go sentiments, along with from all of us at Huronia Services ithful old friends our best holiday our thanks. ¢ Linda Bob Rob Tom Paul