The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-13, Page 21If Notice of Rate Iwrease Exeter Public Cemetery Effective January 1, 1996, all rates for plots, interments, flower beds and other services at the Exeter Public Cemetery will increase. Regardless of whether you pre -arrange your funeral, you can purchase preneed services (pre -purchase of lots and interments) at the cemetery at any time. Those wishing to purchase lots at the 1995 rate may pick out their preferred location next spring. To inquire about prices and services offered, please contact either of the undersigned. Harry Knlp, Manager or Exeter Public Cemetery mat Cemetery 235-0317 Elizabeth Bell, Sec. Tress. Exeter Cemetery Board et Municipal Office 235-0310 O B. Skinner, Commissioner B. Hoogenboom, Commissioner PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTORY Cl l ) j ITY Times -Advocate, December 13,1995 Page 21 Your Views Letters to the editor Cutbacks affect single mom "I am sick of being stereotyped as useless because I need assistance." Dear Editor: Some people say they are sick of paying for peo- ple like me, and listening to us whine about not hav- ing enough. What would they do if they needed help? I'm writing in regards to the changes Mike Harris has brought about, concerning getting people off of social assistance and working. I'm a single mother of two children. Right now I am going to school full time to get my grade 12. The way our employment is, I have to in order to get a job making enough money to support me and my children. I had to go through many appointments and services to get help with costs for a babysitter for my youngest, two to three days a week. I have to pay for gas and school expenses for both me and my children. I am also trying to get a part time job. I'm a willing and hard worker, but it's almost impossible to get one with- out a grade 12. In my math class I learned the estimated percent- ages your gross income you're supposed to spend on living costs. Housing 20 to 30 per cent, food 15 to 25 per cent, transportation 10 to 20 per cent, clothing eight to 12 per cent, medical seven to 10 per cent (which are classified as non -discretionary spending), recreation and entertainment five to sev- en per cent, savings and education five to seven per cent. Right now I spend almost 49 per cent of my net income on housing costs, and I live in a very low cost community. For food I can't afford to spend 15 per cent of my income which is hard to feed three people, especiali} when you have to send lunches to school. On transportation I spcnd 43 per cent of my net income which includes my car loan but not licence and plate renewal, insurance, gas and repairs. For clothing I only spend money once a year for winter clothing, which I always buy at a second hand store. For any summer clothing I try to use old clothing (i.e. clothes that are too short are turned into shorts and t -shirts). Medical needs for the kids are usually covered. So in total 1 need 107 per cent for just my discretionary spending needs. Before Mr. Harris's cutbacks I was able to man- age my budget. I've tried many ways to cut corners, but there's only so much I can do. I can't sell my car because I wouldn't get enough to pay off my loan. (Right now it has two useless tires, needs a new ex- haust and stickers etc.) I need it to go to school, and to look for and go to work. I could cut down on food costs by eating less, but I'm lucky if I eat twice a day now. I'm not going to feed my children less, al- though Mr. Harris would probably think that was a good idea. Unfortunately I haven't seen the grocery list that Mr. Harris and his associates have made for people on assistance, but I've heard enough about it on the radio etc. I'd like to see the groceries etc. Mr. Harris and his associates bring home with money he gets from our government, for working for us. I'd also like to comment on the people that have tried this budget for a month. They talked about going without things like "coffee" for a month. What about things you have to buy monthly or bi-monthly like: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, deo- dorant, woman's necessities, band-aids, cough med- icine, laundry and dish soap, light bulbs, gas and up- keep on a vehicle, plus any emergencies that come up, and they always do. I am sick of being stereotyped as useless because I need assistance. There are people like me that would love nothing more than to take care of their families without help. --•••Jacqui Whyte, Huron Park junior Kindergarten debate continues "Implementation of JK is the perfect exam- ple of an NDP fix, for something that wasn't broken." Dear Editor: With the increasing Tory government cuts to publicly funded programs, it would appear that the Junior Kindergarten (JK) debate will continue. Since the implementation of wholly publicly funded JK pro- grams, nursery schools and playschools, both privately sponsored and cooperative establishments, have struggled with significant de- creases in membership and attendance. Many nursery/playschools have pondered their existence, whether to remain struggling, whether to simply close their doors. Others have managed to stay afloat by lowering their age requirements for acceptance into the program. By lowering age requirements, the nurscry/playschool staff (and parents where cooperative) then had to consider diaper - changing services. JK has increased costs in transportation for the student's atten- dance in both the Catholic and Public schoolboard systems. Schools already brimming with students can ill afford thc addition- al costs of providing added rooms or buildings, either temporary or permanent additions. An entire school day and bussing is just sim- ply too exhausting and frustrating for many three and four year- olds to endure o- flourish on. JK has also lowered thc educational standards of senior kinder- garten programs where the implementation has meant a 'split' class. Prior to JK, kindergarten students produced school work on paper. With the addition of JK, these 'split' classes are not just playtime for the 20 -some children who attend them. Yes, 20 -some students per one teacher. it would seem to follow their, that with lower enrollments in the nursery/playschool settings, your child may get a better quality ed- ucation with the lower teacher/child ratio offered by the nursery/ playschools. The nurscry/playschool programs are funded by way of govern- ment sponsored grants and tuition fees which arc paid by the par- ents. The nurscry/playschool programs arc generally supervised and directed by graduates of Early Childhood Education (ECE) pro- grams, who offer equally challenging and instructional program- ming. Cooperative nursery/playschools encourage the participation of parents/guardians in their programming. Nursery/playschools offer more flexible programming, providing a 'choice' for students and their parents, whether it he a morning or afternoon program, or both. Implementation of JK is the perfect example of an NDP fix, for something that wasn't broken. Sincerely. Terri Marro 4xxxixxxz xxXX XXUXXiAv tl We are now receiving 14 t 1 14 monthly shipments of ;; tl 14 /Best Saler14 14 14 14 Intowells ►? ►4 t; at t4 jr► v►1 1i ___„„ .. ►t ii or ►1 0 Exeter 235-1381;1 ►4 Z r.Pg Afew bad apples "Only a small group of students at S.H.D.H.S. are inconsiderate of our neighbors. Dear Editor: As responsible students at South Huron D.H.S., we were disappointed with the negative press our school received in last week's paper. The front page story on the smoking area problem was well writ- ten, however, we would like to stress some of the positive things that happen at South Huron. Only a small group of students at S.H.D.H.S. are inconsiderate of our neighbors. Many groups and in- dividuals are working hard to improve the school environment. We, as students, are respectful of the school, the community, and other people, and we try to pass that on to our peers and others outside the school. Student Council is working hard and fo- cusing a lot of attention on the issue of students fit- ting into the community. An example is Anita Wein's weekly column in this newspaper, informing residents of school activi- ties. The Music Department is active in the Exeter area, performing at local parades, concerts and com- munity events. Peer support offers guidance to younger students, and many other clubs involve stu- dents in the school and the community. Athletics bring spirit and recognition to the school. So, as a resident of the community, the next time you feel that the school is a negative part of the area, please attend a school function that is open to the public. There are many, including athletic events, drama productions, and music concerts. Yours truly, Brad Hartman, Jackie Morgan, Stephanie Pearson. Rural hospitals eligible for hourly fee HURON COUNTY - Hospitals in small/rural communities have had great difficulty ensuring full coverage by physicians in their emergency departments over the last few years. Sonie have dipped into their operating budgets to top - up for physicians while others have limited the hours their emer- gency department is open. A growing number of physicians in these communities are working less or not at all in hospital emer- gency departments during off -hour shifts. The fee-for-service system doesn't adequately ensure that emergency health services are available for communities. The $70 -an -hour fee and the eli- gibility criteria for communities was recommended by Graham Scott in his March 1995 report on physicians coverage of small and rural hospital emergency depart- ments. Physicians choosing to partici- pate in .this new program must guarantee to provide full emergen- cy coverage. Sixty-seven hospitals are eligible for the hourly fee. Eligibility is based on: • emergency visit volumes of less than 25,000 in 1994-95/ • more than 40 kilometres or more from the nearest major hospi- tal; I t • only onaipu);ilic jtospital in the: community • physicians not already covered by an alternative payment arrange- ment. Hospitals in Huron County eligi- ble for the program include; Clin- ton Public Clinton, South Huron, Exeter, and Alexandra Marine & General, Goderich; Seaforth Com- munity, Seaforth; Wingham and District, Wingham. To the Customers of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission The Commission is pleased to advise the customers of the Electrical Department of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission that they are reducing rates effective January 1, 1996 subject to Ontario Hydro approval. The average decrease will be 2.2%, however, this will vary with the various classes of customers and will affect all consumption used on or after January 1, 1996. This rate reduction has been made possible through cost reducing measures and spending restraints. Comparison of Domestic Rates for Residential Customers Kilowatt Hours (KWH) Existing Rates Proposed Rates First 250 KWH All additional KWH Minimum monthly bill 12.67 cents 7.03 cents $7.90 12.08 cents 7.03 cents $7.15 Exeter Public Utilities Commission 379 Main Street South Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 235-1350 C. Livingstone, Chairman Roth, General Manager AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS • Quality Pre -owned Vehicles • Electronic Tune-ups • Electronic Diagnostic Testing • Brakes • Wheel Alignments • Safety inspections for all Trucks & Cars • Walker Exhaust Dealer • Competitive Labour Rates • Quality Service tor all Makes and Models of Vehicles • Environmentally Friendly Oil Spray I ROB DALE MOTORS Hwy. #4 Centralia 228-6810 Sales & Service AUTOMOTIVE and SMALL ENGINE REPAIR GENERAL REPAIRS • OIL CHANGES TUNE UPS • SAFETY INSPECTIONS • Guaranteed work at guaranteed prices MURRAY'S SERVICE CENTRE 51. Canada Ave. Huron Park `28-6654 For all your automotive needs, contact the professionals listed here for their quality advise and workmanship SPRING AND SUSPENSION SPRINGS FOR TRUCKS TRAILERS HEAVY EQUIPMENT BUSES • CARS Air Ride Suspension Leaf Springs Specialist of all types K -W -SPRING & SUSPENSION LTD. Fast • Reliable Service Large Inventory Sales • Repairs Installations 872 COURTLANO E KITCHENER BLOCK ON COURTLANO OFT CONESTOGA PKWY (HWY. 7&ej/ 744-3141 AUTOMOTIVE GAS TANKS & RADIATORS RELIABLE AUTOMOTIVE TANKS Retail and Wholesale Largest Inventory & selection of Gas Tanks over 450 models offered Lifetime warranty available on an products 1-800.265-5125 Available: • Radiators • Oas Tanks • 011 Pans • Fuel Sendi Units 1 Norpark Dr. Mount Forest 323-2711 C CELLULAR - 2 WAY COMMUNICATIONS r MEETING YOUR COMMUNICATION NEEDS / Cellular ✓ 2 Way / Pagers / Cordless Phones / Full line of accessories 0 MoroRou •,Mob, M ••r •r, 0•rb 1-800-565-9983 273-3300 89 Lome Ave., Stratford Bell Mobility' AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE • New Car Sales, Service & Leasing • Guaranteed pre -owned vehicles • Factory Demo Specialists WE SERVICE ALL MAKES Friendly People to serve your automotive needs EXETER TOYOTA) 242 Main N. EXETER 235-2353 AUTO/FARM/TRUCK TIRES HAUGH TIRE INC. 265 Thames Rd., Hwy. #83 E. Exeter 235.3752 262.2926 Carl Hicks Rob Rrvcnn EMERGENCY SERVICE TOLL FREE 1416-551-1860 1IN HELIM - •ir•'.�«,+.-raw. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PERFORMANCE PARTS VILLAGE AUTO SERVICE and PERFORMANCE PARTS 32-81 Crescent, P.O. Box 412 Grand Bend, Ontario NOM 1TO RON MUIR (Proprietor) 238-6863 Complete Car & Truck Repair TRUCK and FARM REPAIRS Make us Your #1 Muck Service Centre gird PROMECHANICAL TRUCK AND FARM REPAIRS • Safety inspection Station • 3 Medianica On Duty • Diesel Engine Rebuilding 88 Main St. R. 03 Lucan, Ont. Phone: (519) 227-0077 Fax: (519) 227-4179 Pete Van Gelet.tken - Owner