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Times-Advocate, 1985-07-17, Page 5The readers write Continue condemnation of group home oP1wneels Centralia, Ont. July 10, 1985 The Editor, Times Advocate Re: Group home controversy Being a very interested party as well as a long time employee (seven- teen years) of the South Huron Assoc. I would like to voice my opinion to these people who are opposed to hav- ing a group home in the neighbourhood. It is very sad that these people are too selfish to take time to spend with some of these families which we have worked with all ttiese years. I must say it has been the best years.of our lives. - We have been so happy to serve and work and volunteer with these children and watch them grow and 1 can assure you we have never been hurt by any of them. It has been a real pleasure with both children and trainees. They are the same as the rest of us, they need lots of love -and understan- ding. I must say I have only the greatest respect for the South Huron Assoc. and for the families of these children and trainees. Having driven them miles three times daily we will continue to sup- port and work as long as we are able. All I can say 1 feel very sorry for the people of Exeter who are opposed to the group home and they will never know the happiness and love and satisfaction these children can bring to parents and workers. I do admit along with some struggles and hard work. I'm sure having a group home and schools can bring nothing but the best to a community. Healthy people can be very thankful. We could be the same way some day with a stroke or an accident. So it is good to have an open mind. Living near a group home is a small issue!. Yvonne Dietrich Earl's Taxi Centralia * * Dear Editor: 1 have a retarded son, but, thank goodness. 1 am not fighting for a home for him because he already lives in a beautiful home on Commis- sioners Road near the Highland Coun- try Club in London. A slum area, no sir. I am amazed lit what my son has been taught in this home surroun- dings like mixing juice, making toast, setting a table. I could go on naming things forever 1 figured he would never do. I can only thank his super- visor and co-workers for helping him. He is supervised 24 hours a day. Who knows who will have a retard- ed child one day. Many a tear has been shed by doctors, lawyers and their wives. You see money doesn't ensure you'll have a healthy son. daughter or grandchild. Thanks for letting me have my say because whether some of you Exeter residents think it or not, these retard- ed adults are people too, most of them very lovable and very seldom do they talk back. Can you say that about your kids? Labelle Toppin l Webb) To the editor: After reading your articles regar- ding the new Group Home, I feel com- pelled to write. I am shocked to learn that I live among so many "perfect" people! I am angered to hear that you don't want your precious children subjected to someone who is a little different. I take it that .ve wouldn't be welcome in your neighbourhood either as my daughter is physically handicapped. Yes, she walks a little differently and has difficulty climb- ing stairs but so what?! She has so willingly contributed, to Exeter through her music and by being "Tammy" for four years. Haven't you been listening?. In this enlightened age. the concentration is on abilities, not disabilities. We all have some kind of handicap - you are showing yours loud and clear. These people that you are trying to alienate are kind, loving individuals whom 1 would be proud to have as neighbours. How dare you judge them so unfairly! Maybe you would like motorcycle gangs and child molesters instead! This is a perfect opportunity to teach your children compassion and love, not to mention the golden rule. What makes you think your families are immune to physical and mental handicaps? Would you like your children treated the way you are try- ing to treat these special people? I sincerely hope that your attitudes represent a minority in Exeter or the happiness and acceptance we have felt here has just been a big facade. You have put a dark cloud over Ex- eter and caused problems andhurt where there should have been support and kindness. Our roadis rough enough and you have no right to make it harder. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Julie Easterbrook Dear Sir: On June 18, The Hon. Jack Riddell, (Minister of Agriculture, and Liberal MPP for Huron -Middlesex), made his opinion known 'about Mr. Larry Grossman. 1 would like to take this opportuni- ty to say that the Progressive Conser- vative party believes in judging in- dividuals by their capability and com- mitment to the betterment of society as a whole. Biases against an in- dividual, for any other reason, shall not be tolerated. Thank you for your time and attention. Yours very truly, Deanna Such YPC Secretary Huron -Bruce (Federal ) EASY ACCESS - Josh and Rhonda Dougall found an easy way to get into the South Huron Rec Centre Thursday after a playground ses- sion. They simply went through where a window had been broken. Won't make change in school districts There will be no changes to the Falconer is the present trustee. school electoral districts in Iluron Joan Vanden Broeck now county. . represents the townships of Goderich Huron county council, at its July 3 and Colborne. Together the hjve_��.. fneeli ,pass .b.ylawzsetti ag,the 18:39 f3 Tit ki o e assessment, school districts. County council just .28 percentelow the Seaforth reviews the boundaries in the year of - and municipalities which have two a municipal election. The boundaries lump municipalities so that, based on assessment. there is equal represen- tation across the county. There is a total of $1.3 billion equalized public school assessment in Huron county. This is divided up on a percentage basis to determine the number of trustees to serve that area. The combined municipalities of Seaforth, McKillop Township and Hullett Township is 10.67 percent of the public school assessment while Wingham. Turnberry Township and Howick Township with 11.36 percent each have two trustees. John Jewitt and Graeme Craig now represent the Seaforth area while Art Clark and Murray Mulvey are from the Wingham area. Alf other 'areas •have• one trustee. Stephei, Township is on its own with 7.96 percent of the equalized assess- ment. Harry Hayter is the trustee. The combined municipalities of Ex- eter and Ushorne township equals 9.81 percent of Huron's assessment. Clarence McDonald represents this area. Hay township. Zurich and llensall combine to make up 7.13 percent of the assessment Kase. Dr. John God- dard represents the area. Robert Peck represents the com- bined municipalities of Stanley township and Bayfield. They make up 7.45 percent of the assessment. Clinton and Tuckersmith township combined make 7.52 percent of the equalized assessment: Frank Onocl ation or Studio Bart DeVrie' PHOTOGRAPHY • COAM1(ROAI - WIDONGS - PORTRAITS - GROUPS PUSI ICTTY Telephone 215-1298 1 t7 Thames Rd., Fasl, bleier, Ont. Best Interest 11% • Guaranteed Investment Certificates subject to change Gaiser•Kneale GEInsurance Brokers Inc Exeter Grand Bond 235-2420 238.8484 Clinton Ooderlih 482.9747 524.2118 trustees. Goderich makes up 6.33 percent of the equalized assessment. Dorothy Wallace is the present trustee from the county's largest town. Tony McQuail is the trustee representing Ashfield and West Wawanosh townships which have an equalized assessment of 8.43 percent. The townships of East Wawanosh and Morris and the village of Blyth have an equalized assessment of 7.47 percent. John Elliott is the trustee front the area. Donald McDonald represents the smallest area. that being Brussels and Grey township which have an equalized assessment of 5.48 percent. All together there are 14 public school representatives on the Huron County board of education. There are also two trustees who represent the Catholic secondary school supporters. Dennis Rau represents such sup- porters south of highway 8 which dissects I luron County. Current board chairman Eugene Frayne represents the Catholic secondary school sup- porters north of Highway 8. 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