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Zurich Citizens News, 1977-10-27, Page 4Page 4 Citizens News, October 27, 1977 "If the Canadian dollar drops any lower, the Queen will get the bends." :rrluirnlrrlllrllrrrrulrlarrrlllmrullrrrrarrlllllularulnlllrnaulllrnlrrnnrllirurulruuaiallllraalrllnalalllaluuanrllnrualllalanunrlrlralurinalnilrq� Vie point �aIII111111I1111111111110111111111011111111111111111111111111111111111111I11111111III 1111IN11111101111Intl 0111111111111N111111011111111111111110111111111111i1101111111111111P Affects others too One notes the interest in the impending arrival of a shopping plaza in Exeter. While it is reasonable to assume that Exeter could support such an enterprise with little effect -on the downtown core, the ramifications for the centres surrounding Exeter are not so clear. What we have in the South Huron area is a miniaturization of normal urban growth: a large metropolitan area in the centre with smaller centres forming a ring around the core settlement. In this case we have Exeter at the centre with Kirkton, Hensall, Zurich, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Crediton, Centralia and Lucan all within about a 15 mile radius of Exeter. Any planner worth his salt will tell you that a certain percentage of the shopper's dollar will always be spent outside his im- mediate area. Exeter merchants have always depended on people coming in from these areas. With a shopping plaza offering a wider variety of stores and services, more and more people could be induced to do more of their shopping in Exeter and therefore less shopping in their home towns. It would appear that the area as a whole and not just thecitizens of Exeter should be concerned about the contents of Exeter's Official Plan since it is the official plan and the subsequent bylaws that have something to say about the shape and form of commercial development in Exeter. One of the controls is the minimum amount of floor space that a store located in a shopping plaza can have. The down- town area does not have land available for such things as a grocery store or hardware store that require a large floor space to be economically feasible. This is where a shopping plaza can serve a useful purpose. Stores that require little floor space would• be attracted to the down town core or to surrounding municipalities. As of the present moment there are no zoning regulations in force, in Exeter, with regards to -shopping plazas or the minimum amount of floor space for stores within such a complex. When a building permit is issued, it is under the zoning regulations that were in force at' the time of the issuance and is usually valid for a one year period. Three weeks ago a building permit for the construction of a shopping plaza in Ex- eter was applied for by Hawleaf Developments Limited. Public input into official plans and zon- ing bylaws from citizens of the affected community or from people of the im- mediate periphery is a must for regulations that are enforceable and fair to all people. Watch those spooks Soon children across the country will undergo a mysterious and magical change from child to ghost, goblin or any number of other beings from the imagination in observance of a special holiday just for kids — Halloween night. Therefore motorists, if you must drive on Halloween night, keep a sharp eye out FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS Ott i for trick -or -treaters walking in the dark. Young trick -or -treaters sharing the streets with motorists and ghosts walking through unlit streets °and yards, wearing masks that may obscure their vision makes for a potentially dangerous night. Their safety depends, in part, on vision and visibility. :.•: i::%::3%!:•`'::.:rl:�:':rri,.i M:::;:2G::•':�'.`••r,'.2':`:::;x,.;ii `:•:R%;:•.'•;i Published Each Wednesday By J.W. Eedy Publications Ltd. Member: •CNA Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Manager — Betty O'Brien Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385. Subscription Rates: $7.00 per year in advance in Canada $18.00 per year outside Canada Single copies 20¢ 75 Year's Ago October 1902 It is reported that the Bell Telephone Company intend to extend their line to St. Joseph this fall. The prohibition convention called for Tuesday in Miller's Hall (at Hensall) did not seem to be very enthusiastically at- tended. Mr. Abel Schilbe purchased Mr. Sam Dietz' residence in town for $1300.00. Mr. Roswell O'Brien recently brought a red mangold'to Charlie Fritz, measuring 40 inches in length and weighing 27 pounds. Mr. Cantin purchased it and sent it to a friend in Montreal. There is a notorious scarcity of dwellings in town at present. A number, who would like to become residents, are unable to do so. A dozen or two comfortable houses would find occupants at good rent. It also appears there 'are rio residences for sale. 50 Years Ago October 1927 Ideal fine weather has greeted us the past week, in fact it is almost unseasonable. Most of the flowers, on the various plots are practically as green as a month ago, as there has been so little frost that they were not destroyed in this way, in fact we do not remember such continuous fine weather during October, and we feel safe in talking for us all that we appreciate it immensely. We have been advised of another very interesting horse deal that was put through last week, when Mr. J. DecTer Jr., our noted Standard Bred horseman, sold to Messrs. Fraser and Shepperd of Forest, 3 spring colts for the handsome sum of $1,000. This makes a total sale of $2,000 within a very short time, and Mr. Decker claims it costs no more to raise the best than inferior stock. The apple crop this year in this section is a failure and only a few orchards in the community have a crop. Only those who spray and give their orchards good atten- tion are reaping the reward of their labours, as the fruit is sell- ing from $4.50 to $5.00 for good clean hand picked fruit. Have you procured lights for your horse drawn vehicle yet? If not you may be getting into trou- ble, if not with the police, then with somebody's power -driven conveyance. That little point of light will be a great protection to you. Years Agom 25 Years Ago .October 1952 A new barn is being built by Mr. , Elgin Thompson on the former Pepper farm, on the se- cond concession in Stanley Township, to replace the one recently burned. The barn rais- ing took place the past week. For the fourth consecutive year, the Star Weekly Free Concert will be presented at Calvary Church, Dashwood... This year brings a change in the program and the featured artists will be The Four Gentlemen and The Enchanted Strings. Don't forget the public meeting to be held in the Com- munity Centre on Tuesday even- ing October 28, for the purpose of re -organizing the Hockey Club (the Zurich Flyers) for the com- ing season. Last week we mentioned the change in the personnel of the local staff of the Bank of Mon- treal. Now this week there are more changes. Mrs. Barbara McNabb,(Gascho), who has been ledgerkeeper for a few years, has resigned and will in due time accompany her husband to the eastern coast, where he is in the Forces. Mrs. McNabb's vacancy is being filled by Mrs. Keith Thiel of Zurich, who has had some years experience in bank- ing in Parkhill. 10 Years Ago October 1967 It was all work and no play at the Zurich Arena last Thursday as about 50 volunteers showed up to assist in pouring the cement floor. Almost 30 loads or 170 yards of ready -mix cement were used. Hensall-Girl Guides enjoyed a change of pace at last week's meeting when they visited the polling centre in the Town Hall and had election procedures ex- plained to them by the deputy returning officer....The previous Saturday afternoon Girl Guides and Brownies descended on 66 homes o'f Hensall residents to perform a "good turn". Although they found only half of these peo- ple home or ready with a job, they cheerfully washed windows, swept sidewalks, raked leaves and ran errands to a total of 40 tasks. Another landmark has dis- appeared on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Avila Ducharme, a mile south of St. Joseph. The old house on the Ducharme farm was built perhaps in the early fif- ties of the last century, of logs which were cut down nearby where it stood for those many years. It has housed many families since its erection. I'd like to help you Kids buf... When you're only six years old and it's your first Hallowe'en for UNICEF, those "buts" can really hurt. Like "I meant to get some change but ..," Or "Sure l care about kids but ..." Those little spooks and goblins know that 301 collected in their orange and black boxes often means the difference between life and death to a small, friendless human somewhere in this world. So at Hallowe'en, when the young voices call "Trick or Treat for UNICEF", please don't give them any "buts." Help them to show their concern for the world's destitute children by putting a few coins in the UNICEF box. That kind of caring is desperately needed in our world today.