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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-01-08, Page 5Times-Advocate, Januar S, 1975 Fag The Mayor's Report Compare results with expectations By BRUCE SHAW 1976 The beginning of the year is an excellent time to make promises, establish goals and prepare ourselves psy- chologically for a conscious effort of improving our situations. We can evaluate ourselves fairly and honestly only if we compare our expectations with the specific results. On that basis, I would say that 1975 was a good year. On that basis, as well, it is necessary now to look at the coming year and state clearly what we hope to ac- complish so that we will be able to evaluate our perfor- mance in December 1976. Our streets will definitely be worked on this year, The Public Works Committee has already prepared tentative objectives, and it is hoped that the streets to be reconstructed and paved will be given priority and listed publicly, This committee will also examine the areas where storm sewers need to be constructed and present a programme to expand the system. With Mrs. Bell working as hard in '76 as '75, we should be able to deal with most of the by-laws that are out-dated or non-existent for our purposes. We will seriously attempt to remove any doubts that might exist as to whether or not taxes will be raised. With a system of priorities, we should be able to estimate the mill rate .until definite word comes from the Provincial Govern- , merit (usually in the Spring) outlining the revenues we will receive through various grant programmes. The Official Plan and Zoning By-Law will definitely be sent to Toronto in the immediate future for approval. If all goes well, we should be operating under the new Plan by early spring. With the revised by-laws, we should be able to move more quickly in granting permits and signing subdivi- sion agreements. The Property Committee will be working with the Town Hall Committee with regard to the disposition of the building. Hopefully, we'll be seeing results of their efforts by the summer. If we can work out the details, and the new town offices are completed soon, we will have an open-house before the end of the month, All the committees will be presenting programmes to Council in an attempt to plan for the year, but all of them are open to your suggestions. Elsewhere in the paper today, you will find the names of the committee members. If you have a concern, give them, or me, a call, and we'll make an attempt to solve your problem or consider your suggestion. The Parking Authority is undoubtedly looking for action during the year to resolve the difficulties uptown. RAP will have its own unique problems, and it too will have to pre- sent to its members and to Council an outline of its inten- tions for the year, LipOne of the more interesting developments that will be initiated this year will be the establishment of an area com- mittee to deal with mutual problems of Stephen and Usborne townships and Exeter. We are all looking to the success of their deliberations. There will certainly be controversial issues raised dur- ing the year, and Council will certainly not have ready- made answers to all questions put to it, but we will attempt to deal with each issue fairly and consistently, • • AUTO PARTS AT REASONABLE PRICES • Antiques O (Bought & Sold) Farm• Machinery • Scrap Metal • Newtelse& Used Steels • Towing Service MILLER'S AUTO WRECKERS & ANTIQUES RR 2, Creditors 234-6343 Open 7 a.m. -9 p.m. AGNES CUTTING EARL SPROAL ETHEL SCHROEDER BOB DALE Senior citizens note changes in lifestyle advents of the automobile. been "a One facet of change that all life." agreed with is the minimum wage law, Miss Cutting said that she once worked in a canning factory for ten cents and hour and Mr. Sproal added that he shovelled gravel during the depression for $2 a day. There was mixed feelings amongst the four of them on the advantages of the change to the metric system of measurement. Mr. Dale feels that it is about time Canada moved towards it. He was brought up on the metric system in Europe and sees it as a much more viable system than our present one. Mr. Sproal doesn't mind the new Celcius lot of changes in 411111111F Permits now available for sewer connections on all sewers installed in 1975. Olen Kells Works Superintendent Town of Exeter AMSIMMATAKALI Fresh Oysters Available Here by Fred Youngs New Year's is a time of reflection for many people, when they look back over the past year or the past years to see how their lives have changed and the society that they live in has changed. Those who are young have a limited perception•of change, the scope of their vision narrowed by the constrictions of youth. The older one gets, the more per- spective one has on changes and those with the best insight into our changing world are our senior citizens. With three-quarters of the twentieth century behind us, the Times-Advocate sought the opinions of four senior citizens who presently reside in the new Helen Jermyn- Senior Citizens apartments on Sanders Street, Each of the four agreed that there have been changes, mostly for the better, but each one had a differing opinion on what had changed. Beckett's Community Comment — Continued from page 4 different things please different people. + + + Lower drinking age Insurance companies will be happy to hear all the publicity given to lowering the drinking age. A recent program on television pointed out the number of ac- cidents and ruined lives has risen dramatically since it became lawful for people to consume booze the moment they reached their eighteenth birthday. It seems strange to me that any government that can pass a law making it mandatory for all of us to strap ourselves in our cars is marking time in making any decision on a matter that could affect the lives of thousands of young residents of this province. Of course, if you consider the fact that a large percentage of the province's coffers are filled with the taxes from alcohol it may be easier to understand why very little is being done to reduce the sales of this popular product. Do you agree? This column is called Com- munity Comment because the writer trys to report on things that will be interesting to people who live in this area. If you do not agree with any of the statements or ideas that will be expressed from time to time, please feel free to write a letter to the editor, This newspaper is in business to serve our readers and we are always interested in what you think. If you don't have time to write please give me a call at 235- 1331. ADAMS Heating & Cooling r;-* • Heating Systems E. of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED F.1 and MAINTAINED F. • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning rj • Humidifiers Ventilation 235-2187 ▪ 133 Huron S t,, East, Exeter 'einem imintiolitimintim int i titer: Bob Dale felt that the "young people, old people and middle class income people are better off today" then they were in the past. "'['wenty to thirty years ago" he continued "there was no pension plan, unemployment insurance or benefits for senior citizens." Earl Sproal echoed his feelings and added that one of the better improvements is the innovation of OHIP. He estimated that the young people of yesterday "might not have had as many advantages." He also spoke out strongly against the lowering of the drinking age, which he said By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS KIRKTON Kirkton United Church and St. Pauls' Anglican held a combined communion service Christmas Eve, at St. Pauls' 4..nglican Church. Rev, Blake of Huron College was the celebrant assisted by Rev. Dawson of the United and Rev. Mrs. Mills rector of St. Pauls'. The choir rendered an athem. Terri Paul sang a solo during the Offertory "0 Holy Night". The collection was given to 'Save The Children Fund'. Personals Saturday evening dinner guests with Miss Ethel Copeland were Dr. Albert Berry of St. Marys, Mrs. Maurice Blackler, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Urquhart and Heather, Mr, & Mrs. Garth Blackler and family, Miss Cathy Hall, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Blackler and family. Christmas visitors with Mrs. Joan McCormick and Mrs. George Hall were Mr. & Mrs. Bernard McCormick and Megan of Lucan, Mrs. Mildred Klahre and Martha and Mr. Rob Veal of London, Miss Shirley Switzer of Edmonton Alberta spent the holidays with her parents Mr. & Mrs, Jack Switzer. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Campbell and Harry Jr. of Toronto visited NU Qemstamat causes "more accidents and hurts older people as well as the young." He added that he felt some young people took advantage of the new benefits, particularly unemployment insurance. Both Mrs. Ethel Schroeder and Miss Agnes Cutting felt that lifestyles had changed con- siderably since their youth. Miss Cutting said that young people in her youth "dressed neater" in reference to the popularity of jeans. Mrs. Schroeder added that the pace of life today seemed faster and attributed much of the quickening in its pace to the last week with Mrs. Howard Bearss. New Years' visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Rea Stephens were: Mr. & Crediton personals By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR CREDITON EAST Mr. Eli Sims spent Christmas with Mrs. Irene Foster and a 1,friend in Elimville. Mr. & Mrs. Keith Strang and family, RR 1 Hensall, and Mr. & Mrs. Ed Glavin and girls, RR 7. Lucan, were New Years visitors with Mrs. Jacque England. Mr. & Mrs. John Glanville of RR 4 Walton and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Glanville spent the weekend with Mrs, Dora Ringland in Rushville, New York, Mr. & Mrs, Orville Pearson of Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island, returned home after spending a months holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Glanville and family. Dianne Beavers, Brenda Glanville, Shellie Glanville, Crediton and Donna Preszcator, RR 1 Exeter, spent Friday evening with Katheleen Bushfield who celebrated her twelfth birth- day. Ms. Elaine Foran, Robert England and Robert Jr., Huron Park, spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator and girls. Mrs. Earl Carroll of Exeter, Mr. Jim Stephens of St. Marys, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Stephens and family of Anderson. Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Burgin at- tended the funeral of his brother Gordon in London on Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Foster and Karen spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fisher of Toronto, temperature readings, but qualified his statement by adding that there are "a lot who don't understand it." Miss Cutting was straight forward about the new system, she plainly "doesn't like it". Her opinion was countered by Mrs. Schroeder, who said that she "has it figured out." Although each had their own opinion on the benefits and liabilities of today's lifestyle, each one agreed that apartments like the Helen Jermyn building are an important and valuable change that has been helpful to senior citizens. All four clearly enjoy the life there, saying that grocery delivery, the plan and appearance of the apartments and the friendships to be found inside are real advantages that this change has brought about. The changes that have taken place are too many to chronicle in Such a brief interview because, as Miss Cutting said, there have Bob Swartman's fantastic SALE CONTINUES Because pricesare so low we must tharOe a nominal tee (or any alterations, MAIN tt, Mugs.Shoppe Extra Potatoes 10 lbs. 79c FRESH PRODUCE Combined service at Kirkton 24 oz. 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