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Transportation seen as key problem for local seniors
HENSALL - If there is one issue
that truly affects the quality of life
of local seniors, it is the lack of
transportation options open to those
who can no longer drive, or no
longer wish to drive:
A community meeting aimed at
Hensall senior citizens was held
The water's Ane - Karen Buchanan, head lifeguard at the Stephen
Township Pool in Huron Park tested the water Friday aftemoon. The
Ontario Development Corporation recently spent $40,000 to reno-
vate the pool. However, as of Friday only 60 people had signed up
for lessons which is down from about 200 last year. Buchanan said
registrations will continue Thursday and Friday at the pool.
Thursday evening by Town and
Country Homemakers representa-
tives Sallie Lawton and Tammy
Antaya. The meeting was inspired
by concerns that the Queensway
Nursing Home's Meals on Wheels
program was not being used
enough in Hensall. However, a sur-
vey sent out to the community
showed that home delivery of food
was not yet a prime concern of vil-
lage seniors, but a lack of transpor-
tation options was.
Lawton told the group of two
dozen people at the meeting that 10- .
cal seniors expressed the same con-
cerns as those all over the county,
that they preferred to remain inde-
pendent, to be able to go shopping,
or visit the doctor without having to
rely on family members for trans-
portation.
Even though the elderly are re-
quired to take a yearly driving,test,
observers have noted that many ex-
aminers are reluctant to fail rural
seniors with poor driving skills be-
cause that would automatically cut
them off from many activities and
friends, effectively making them
shut-ins and more susceptible to
loneliness. City -dwelling seniors
have less of a problem finding pub-
lic transportation alternatives.
Antaya noted that the recent loss
of the bus service along Highway, 4
has also made it harder for seniors
who were used to travelling that
way to London hospital appoint-
ments.
Lawton and Antaya, with the
help of tttoae at the meeting, made
a list of all the services that were of
particular use to seniors, including
the home delivery services of local
drug stores and supermarkets.
They then compiled a list of ser-
vices needed by seniors, with trans-
portation heading the list. A tele-
phone assurance program was also
cited as a possible benefit to aid
those who, for safety and medical
reasons, would like daily telephone
contact.
Some of those at the meeting said
that more part-time employment
would help to keep seniors active
as well as supplement pensions.
One man said Hensall definitely
needs a crosswalk on Main Street,
and complained that traffic was too
quick for many seniors to feel safe
crossing the street.
Lawton promised that the issue
would be presented to village coun-
cil.
As for the transportation prob-
lem, Lawton agreed with the notion
that village seniors could pool their
resources and help find drivers for
each other, but warned it was easier
said than done.
"There's going to have to be some
kind of organization," said Lawton,
but added that the Town and Coun-
try Homemakers would gladly co-
ordinate the plan once volunteers
came forward. •
"We have the phone number, the
office, and the person, but we don't
have any drivers," said Lawton.
Antaya and Lawton thanked
those who attended the meeting at
the Legion, but said that now they
have better information on what is
needed in Hensall. everyone has to
take steps to make sure something
positive comes of it.
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EXETER - The Justice of the Peace court held
in Exeter last Tuesday heard a light docket of
charges all related to traffic and vehicle offens-
es. A total of $1058.25 in fines was issued to
those convicted.
Wrong plates
Jacqueline Postill of Exeter pleaded guilty to
using license plates not authorized for her vehi-
cle.
Police told the court that a computer check
showed that the license plates on Postill's Cama-
ro were actually registered to her Horizon.
Postill told the court that forgetting to legally transfer the personal-
ized plates to her summer car was an oversight on her part.
The court fined her $78.75 with 30 days to pay.
Young offender
A 17 -year old young offender wdi'fiiied a total of 3753.75 for vio-
lating several traffic laws at once.
The' Huron Park youth pleaded guilty to driving without license
plates on his vehicle, driving without insurance, having no muffler
on the car, and not having a valid driver's license.
Amended charge
The court amended a speeding charge to 95 km/h in an 80 km
zone for Joseph Deturse of Etobicoke, down from the original
charge of 102 km/h.
Police, however, told the court they had clocked Deturse's vehicle
at up to 112 km/h on April 26 in Hay Township.
Deturse's fine was $86.25 - the same as a 102 km/h speeding
charge.
No permit
James Saldivar of RR 1 Exeter pleaded guilty to driving without a
current validated car permit.
Police stopped Saldivar's vehicle in Exeter on June 4 for having a
noisy exhaust. While he had a valid license, the car's registration
had expired in December.
Saldivar also did not have current insurance, but police chose not
to lay a charge due to the accused financial hardships.
Justice of the Peace Doug Wedlake fined Saldivar $78.75.
No test
James Briggs of RR I Dashwood pleaded not guilty to failing to
bring in his vehicle for a police inspection.
Police told the coup that Brigg's 1981 vehicle had appeared a
good candidate for a safety inspection, and had charged him to bring
in the car at 1:20 p.m. on May 1. Briggs however did not appear at
that time nor before 4 p.m.
In his defense, Briggs told the court he had been making repairs to
the vehicle and had interpreted the police order to mean bringing the
car in after 1:20 p.m. He said he did bring in the car at 4 p.m. and
eventually spoke with an officer.
The court fined Briggs $60.75, a reduced fine because he did re-
port to the inspection site, albeit late.
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