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Regional goverment nibbling away at municipalities Neither do residents who are intimidated by Regâ€" ional _ government, _ she added. "That really disâ€" ‘"Gradually, I see our function becoming less and less. I don‘t like to see Mayor Carroll is conâ€" cerned that the authority of local government is beâ€" ing nibbled away, leading to a de facto oneâ€"tier govâ€" ernment system jn Waterâ€" loo Region. Page 8 â€" Waterloo Chronicie, Wednesday, Octaber 28 1977 . ‘"Are we (the local muâ€" nicipalities) being phased out?" she wondered durâ€" ing a panel discussion on Regional government held at Wilfrid Laurier Univerâ€" sity last Saturday. The autonomy of local turbs a lot of citizens." Young; Durham West MPP municipalities is being One‘ example she gave +George Ash, parliamentary nibbled away by Regignal was Regional chairman assistant to Oftario Treaâ€" government, fears Waterâ€" Jack Young‘s proposal for â€"surer Darcy McKeough : loo Mayor Marjorie Carâ€" a Regional industrial deâ€" apd Jocal u"%"m"‘ consulâ€" roll. _ > .__ velopment corporation. tant Ian McNaughton. The ‘"Are we (the local muâ€" In effect, such an instiâ€" dlsc;epsion was sponsored nicipalities) being phased tution would tegeWaterloo by Ontario Progressive out?"" she wondered durâ€"â€" when â€"it could develop its Conservativé Youth Asâ€" What are some of the ways to cut your heating costs? What types of insulation are on the market" How should you choose an insulation contractor? What does "Râ€"value" mean‘ What is a vapor bartier‘ Those are just a few of the important questions you‘ll find answered in free publications now available from the _ Proper home insulation and heat conservation will save you money. This is what Ontario suggests tohelp youcut _ your home energy costs. . Mayor â€" Carroll _ called forâ€"a~ redefinition of the purpose of Regional govâ€" ernment in both a political and administrative sense. The two ‘levels of govâ€" ernment in theâ€" Region should stick to their own responsibilities. **Someâ€" body‘s toes are always beâ€" ing stepped on," she said during an interview followâ€" ing the meeting. . government as far as I‘m own industriah land, stated Mayor _ Carroll. _ ‘"That‘s not the intent of Regional Other panelists were Mr. Larry Grossman, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations . Mayor Carroll stresses concern â€" Facts about insulation are included in the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations‘ interesting bulletin "Insulation: Heat in Your House, Money in Your Pocket." It covers such matters as: & ® the meaning of Râ€"value and vapor barrier ®© proper ventilation ® types of insulation material @ how to check your home for existing insulation â€" e finding a reliable contractor ® information to help you understand the customerâ€"installer contract e how to check the completed job For a free copy of the bulletin, write to: Consumer and Commercial Relations/Home Insulation, Queen‘s Park, Toronto, Ontatio M7A 2H6 The two ministries are cooperating to inform Ontario residents about how proper home insulation can help offset increasing energy costs, and to point out other ways of conserving energy. Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations and the Ontario Ministry of Energy. Province of Ontario Hopefully, inequities will balance out, but some municipalities are losing their patience,‘she said. Mr. Young agreed. He pointed out that Waterloo, with 50,000 population, pay 19 per cent of the Regionâ€" al bill while Cambridge. with 70,000 people. conâ€" tribute only 21 per cent. Waterloo _ residents®~ are anxious to know when it apd local %[nnmg consulâ€" tant lan Mpc aughton. Theâ€" d lon was sponsored : mmmfo Progressive Conservativé Youth Asâ€" sociation. Mayor _ Carroll _ noted some municipalities, due to Regionalization, "have / suffered. _ They‘ve paid niore for Jess."* James Taylor, Minister of Energy William Davis, Premier Waterloo North hydro _ budget over $16 million The commission, which assumes duties Jan. 1, takes over the former utilities in Waterloo, and the <ownships The newlyâ€"formed Waterâ€" loo North hydro commission passed its first budget Thursday, to the tune of $16,233,600. ties on Regional council are is their turn to reap the benefits, he feels. _ â€"~â€" ; Other ideas on how to save energy and money are included in the Ministry of Energy‘s booklet "Energy Conservation: The Choice is Yours." Among the moneyâ€"saving suggestions: ®© lowering daytime and nightâ€"time temperatures *® installing storm doors and windows ® replacing air filters on warm air heating systems once a month ® closing window drapes on winter nights For your free copy, write to: _ Ontario Energy Conservation Program Ministry of Energy . 56 Wellesley Street â€" 12th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B7 theâ€" growth; feels Young, is the adve of Woolwich and Wellesley. The budget compares to the $10 million figure set by Waterloo Hydro for the city alone last year. * deal with it. finds.. While feeling parâ€" Prior to passing the budâ€" get, commissioners® approvâ€" ed an impact study on rural customer rates. This enâ€" for ‘‘We expect great success from our presentation," he added, predicting as many as 150 to 200 residents will attend the meeting. The petition was delivered to Woolwich Township counâ€" cil last night Almost 100 per cent of Breslau‘s population plus 100 residents in Kitchener‘s Eastmount subdivision, which lies across the river trom the proposal‘s site. signed the petition. ‘"‘We were amazed ourâ€" selves from the fantastic response we received," deâ€" scribed Jack Materne, a member of the Breslau Area Citizens Association. A petition with approxiâ€" mately 540 signatures will be presented to council obâ€" jecting to the $8 million proposal which would be built near the Grand River. Breslau against dump In comparison, the comâ€" mission expects â€"its 1983 budget to nearly double, to $29,918,100. _ Breslau and area resiâ€" dents tomorrow will call on Regional council to scrap plans to build a garbage proâ€" cessing plant near their homes. The commission expects to finance these through an Ontario Hydro finance plan, funds on hand, and contriâ€" buted capital from subdiviâ€" sion service installations. Also included in the disâ€" bursements is the purchase of Ontario Hydro assets, in areas formerly served by the provincial hydro body, for $3,708,200. Capital exâ€" penses will total $1,345,700 in the commission‘s first year of operation. Of the expenses, more than $13 million will go toâ€" wards the purchase of power from Ontario Hydro, treasâ€" urer Don Black said. â€" is parochial, many meimâ€" bers of his council will be too, said Mr. Young. With the 1978 budget, while revenues of more than $16.2 million are expected to be generated, expenses will total $15,674,900, leaving the commission with a $558,700 profit. review which causes some municipalities to polarize their ‘positions so they can get their point across. However, it is expected that rates in urban areas of Waterloo, Elmira and St. / Jacobs will climb slightly : to offset lower rural rates. Also contributing is the | nature of local leadership. > If a municipality‘s leader sures that customers in difâ€" ferent categories will pay equitable rates throughout the service area. ~ Establishing the rates will be done at the commission‘s next meeting Nov. 3.