Times-Advocate, 1985-02-13, Page 5Readers write
About zoning, heart
Dear Sir,
Judging by the concern over the
proposed re -zoning, perhaps a few
comments might be appropriate at
this time.
First, for those of you readers who
did not attend the public meeting, I
would like to explain the process:
i) according to the Planning Act of
1983, every municipality in Ontario
must review its planning documents
every five years.
ii) Exeter has a Planning Advisory
Committee of local taxpayers who
give Council advice on planning and
zoning matters; this body, in turn,
receives professional advice from the
County Planning department and
others competent in the field
iii) one Planning Advisory Commit-
tee reviewed the official Plan and the
Zoning By -Law in the spring and sum-
mer of 1984 and presented its sugges-
tions to Council a few weeks ago.
iv) Council advertised in the local
paper, as it must, stating the propos-
ed changes and calling a public
meeting to receive reactions and sug-
gestions from the ratepayers to these
proposals of the Committee.
v) at the public meeting, residents
were encouraged to ask questions and
offer comments; they were also ad-
vised that they (and anyone else)
have a month (35 days) to object, in
writing, to the proposals
vi) Council will assess the objections
in relation to the proposals of the
Committee
vii) Council and the committee will
draw up a final proposal and circulate
its 'new' official Plan and Zoning By -
Law after giving it two readings at a
regular council meeting (it might be
significant to point out at this time
that all council meetings are public)
viii) if, after the final proposals have
been circulated, there are still objec-
tions, the residents affected may ap-
peal to the ontario Municipal Board
for a hearing and a 'judge' will decide
in favour of the Town or those who
object.
ix) once all concerns have been settl-
ed, Council will give third reading to
the documents, and they become law.
x) the process must be repeated
within five years.
Now, in general, it has been my ex-
perience that Council does not want
to go the OMB for deeisions for two
reasons: the cost and thepossiblity of
a loss. As a result, Council will solve
95 per cent of all objections after the
first public meeting.
What Council says, in effect, is that
Times -Advocate, February 13. 1985 Page 5
to heart, family and children's services
the planning principles are useful and
necessary, but the implementation of
them may not be appropriate for the
moment. Council, of course, can draw
that conclusion only after seeking the
public reaction.
At the public meeting, some one
raised the question of the usefulness
of petitions. They are, in my opinion,
not a useful alternative. People often
do not fully understand what they are
signing, and they often sign under
duress. One good, well -reasoned let-
ter from a resident on Andrew or
William streets, for instance, will con-
vince Council that it should re-
examine the reasons for zoning those
areas. As well, council cannot
possibly be perceived as 'giving in' to
pressure groups. 1t must examine a
matter carefully and decide a course
of action that is reasonable and fair
to those involved.
All of us understand the surprise
and shock that was felt by some of the
readers when these changes were
advertised, but contrary to what some
may think, in the heat of the moment,
most councils, and certainly this one,
prize the democratic process. Many
hours usually go into any decision
whether it is a personnel problem,
department planning, policy creation
or budgetting. (Very seldom can
council be accused of acting, rashly.
In all honesty, there is no cause for
alarm, no need for undue concern.
Council will listen to the comments
raised and will extend, modestly, the
commercial and industrial zoners to
provide for our immediate needs.
Bruce Shaw,
Mayor
* * * * *
Dear Readers:
Soon to be set into motion in Huron
County, is a . programme, called
"Heart to Heart", which is function-
ing in other counties and across the
county.
1 appeal to every citizen to par-
ticipate fully in any one of the pro-
grammes that the "Huron County
Chapter" of the Heart and Stroke
foundation has for the citizens of this
county.
Have any of you, read the Article
page 7 in the T.A. January 23, or the
Recent Focus?
Have you ever been in contact with
someone who has had a stroke, heart
attack, by-pass operation?
It is a very traumatic time for that
TO SKATE AT CARNIVAL — The three Exeter precision skating teams will be performing at Saturday's
annual carnival of the Exeter figure skating club. Shown in action are junior team members Kerry Lynn
Dietz, Tracy Spencer, Catherine Davison and Julie Tieman. T -A photo
Shipka residents play euchre
By MRS. HUGH MORENZ lone hands (six) won by Jean Walper, United Church for a lunch of hot dogs,
Dashwood. and hot drinks.
There were eight tables of pro- The east group was in charge of Drop in visitors with Eva and
gressive euchre in play last Wednes- lunch refreshments. Milton Sweitzer, last Saturday and
day night at the Community centre. There will be another euchre in two Sunday were Sandra and Kim Camp -
winners were ladies high won by we935&-On Febn ar3+-y— -bell-of-Excter-tten-
Ce hsse p dk ng a adles card; Personals Erickson.
ladies . low Mary Gibson, Shipka; Another winter storm hit this area Lori Vincent spent this past
mens high Harold Harness, Exeter; last weekend. School bus service was weekend in Exeter, babysitting with .
mens low Earl Ratz, Shipka; most cancelled last Friday. our former neighbours children,
Harold and Lucille Vincent, Lori, Becky, Sarah and Amanda Wuerth.
Mike and Michelle, spent the . Their parents, John and Linda, en -
February 2 and 3 weekend in Evart, joyed some cross country skiing.
Joan Finkbeiner and friend Betty
Pellett from St. Thomas returned on
the week -end from a week's holidays
in Lakeland, Florida.
Donna Webster and Jean Simpson,
Exeter who travelled down with Joan
and Betty are remaining for a longer
holiday in the south.
On location or Studio
Bart DeVrie
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Doug and Cathy Walper, along with
about 30 young folks and children, en-
joyed a toboggan party, Sunday after-
noon in the,Brinsley area. Afterwards
the group gathered at Greenway
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Mr. and Mrs. Claire Sparling,
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Della Sims and Mrs. Gordon Morlock.
Crediton Summerfest is having a
rummage sale, April 13. Those
wishing to make donations of
clothing, china, jewellery etc. please
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By ALICE DICKENS
Congratulations are extended to
Mrs. Ella Tweddle of Craigholme who
will be 95 on Monday, February 18.
Won't you join the Activity Centre
committee Friday evening at 7:30
p.m., in the Craigwiel Activity Cen-
tre to see three films?
Mrs. Olive Currie visited last Sun-
day with her son, Arthur, and family
in London.
With Mrs. Ida Bice, Craigholme, on
Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
(Marjorie) Ward of Scarborough.
The Charlton orchestra of Ilderton
entertained the January birthday par-
ty of the Craigholme recently. Ern-
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with them.
Mrs. Addie Anderson recently mov-
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Craigholme.
The community extends its sym-
pathy to Mrs. Vesta Effer in her re-
cent bereavement.
person and their (amities. A complete
change of life style in most cases for
all.
Don't you become a statistic: Make
your goal ( Heart Month - every
month) .
I know what I am appealing to you
about, as I am one of those persons.
Harold Sissons
Huron Park.
Dear Editor:
Family and Children's Services
would like to extend appreciation to
the many volunteers who helped
make it possible for us to operate the
Huron County Christmas Bureau.
Throughout the year Family and
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services to families and children. The
support of the community for a more
tangible expression of concern for
others is gratifying.
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years of age and over to cast a vote
at all general and special meetings.
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as to whom you wish to formulate the
policies and programs best designed
to meet the needs of the families and
children in Huron County.
Once again thank you to the citizens
of Huron County who so generously
contributed to making Christmas for
their neighbours a happy time.
Yours tryly,
(Ms) Sheila McCaffery
Acting Local Director
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