The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

44q Woman tells seniors the examiner Monday Oct 29 1979 Elderly no different By LORI COHEN Of The Examiner Senior Citizens are no diftemt from anyone else in society it just so ha pens the re bit older and sometimes bit slowerp Sodont treat them differently says Phyllis Atwell speCIal prOJects coordinator with the ministry of community and social services Most people dont realize that the majority of seniors arent institutionalized but live in the com munity and are active in variety of ways says Ms Atwell who spoke to about 150 people at the Simcoe County Senior Citizens Association annual conference Saturday Its youthoriented society that preaches the hor ror of wrinkles and growing old and causes people to treat older citizens as though they have nothing to of fer or worse ignore them she says Ms Atwell who is verging on 70 says its bless ing to be senior Its an achievment to have survived and gift to be healthy and old says woman who wears her age like crown and would not consider it compliment to be told she looks younger than she is TOUCHED BY LIFE would consider it an insult to have walked through all those years two world wars and not Show it as if had not been touched by life she says Young adults and senior citizens have lot in com mon she explains Youth has its physical strength and the elderly have their spiritual strength Anyone who has survived two world wars knows for example how to make new clothes from old ones He or she knows all those things that are now considered crafts for they were once necessities Ms Atwell says and can teach others to can fruit dry vegetables and bake Canada is transient country with people con stantly moving and consequently there are many who have never knowu senior citizens children who have never met their grandparents Its difficult to find volunteers she says They never got used to running errands in return for homemade oookies she says Responsibility to the community is no longer way of life On the other side seniors are often too critical of the young or expect too much says Ms Atwell But she has confidence in societys ability to learn and change With theministry for the past 15 years shes seen opportunities for seniors grow tremendously with con tinuing education courses senior citizen apartments which she classifies as godsend and the birth of special centres where seniors can pursue any number of interests ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES Because there were no pensions in the old days most seniors learned to be independent saved and established themselves She says most are managing interesting and have stories to tell But above all senior citizens have always been individuals and will remain so They may have retired from their jobs but certainly havent retired from life havent retired says Ms Atwell Ive jut changed the scene of my life And everyday and The Lot family from South Viet Nam arrived in Barrie Friday under the sponsorship of Collier Street United Church Examiner Photo PHYLLIS ATWELL bread Guidance need for our economy slightly lower interest rate with cheaper Canadian dollar may mean more domestic inflation at first but will reduce reliance on foreign capital and strengthen the Canadian economy says George Grant local economist Lowering the interest rate which has increased 11 times over the past year and half to 14 per cent is the best way to avoid the very real possibility of recession Grant told about 20 peo pic at an economic workshop sponsored by the South Simcoe New Democratic Party Saturday This will lead to reduced imports therefore forcing Canadian businesses to expand That means more jobs for Canadians more exports and less foreign borrowing he said And with determined guidance meaning the imposition of controls the net result could be independence from foreign capital or only selective acceptance of foreign investments CONTROLS Grant recognizes that reduced interest rate even if by mere onequarter per cent could create problems calling for consumer controls such as restriction on travel dollars leav ing the country an excise tax on luxuries or surcharge on im ports But those controls are minimal next to the prospect of recession he says If we continue to rely on foreign borrowing our rates will have to increase until theres recession for domestic reasons ie people wont be able to purchase homes or cars and com panies will go bankrupt in addition to the world economic slowdown he says Traditional policy he says calls for Canadian interest rate as high or higher than that of the US as an incentive to bring money into the country But that only causes spiral of more foreign borrowing higher inflation and larger deficit There is now nine billion dollars more each year leaving the country than coming in he says PREVENT RUN US DOLLARS Because of the US situation the government is keeping our rate up to prevent run on Canadian dollars encouraging other countries to stop lending us money he says Grants gradualist approach combined with longterm industrial strategy to encourage Canadian owned companies to expand and export is the NDPs answer to fight the economic slowdown and avoid recession Paul Wessenger vice prcsidenl of the South Simcoe NDP told the group Grant urges Canadians not to look to control of capital dollars as means of strenghthening the economy until it is absolutely necessary GEORGE GRANT ofyourp ersonal energyc PHILLIPS use warm blankets am energy con scious only drive when need to which is usually just taking my wife to work and back We use electric heat but it costs more than oil We dont turn the heat on upstairs until it gets colder we just use lots of warm blankets SALLYULLEY we try We try to keep the lights off as much as possible without breaking our necks always have full load of clothes before wash it possi ble We use washer that conserves water an energy saving dryer propane stove for cooking and we drive small cars every person meet is new opportunity toda Gifts for Aunty Margaret Cumming or Aunt Margaret as shes affectionately called celebrated her 104th birthday at Grove Park Home Saturday native of Medonte Township Miss Cumming has been at the home for the past to years More than lOO friends and relatives attended the party Examiner Photo Citizens sought Committee openings People are being sought to fill positions opening shortly on Barrie and Simcoe public boards and commissions The Barrie planning board has two openings coming up says Peter Westwood deputy clerk Chairman Ken Byles and Roger Oatiey will complete their terms of office during the month The committee of adjust ment which reviews land severences and variances on land within the city has one opening he says Central Simcoe Area Plann ing board which reviews plans as it affects the county has one Township seeking road superintendent Vespra Township is seeking road superintendent to assume all responsibility for construc tion and maintenance along the municipalitys 115 miles of road Clerk Dennis Wilson said the township has been advertising for applicants to fill the position left vacant when former has dc GROUT not worried cannot see the need for the electricity conservation campaign as we have lots of that We have enough natural gas to last lifetime But they should keep Petro anada to make sure we have enough oil The energy crisis is one big scare so they can make bigger profit opening coming up says Westwood So does the property stan dards committee which reviews the enforcement of the property standards bylaw withinBarrie superintendent lvan Cairns retired in September Cairns retired after some 34 year with the municipality the last 12 as road superintendent The successful applicant must have several years of municipal or related ex perience Wilson said JOIIN BLRNS turn down heat Yes we try around the house to have the kids turn off the lights We turn the thermostat down to 19 degrees when we go to sleep Its cool at night but we use extra blankts We also use white vinyl blinds to help insulate the window when the sun is not around The Library board also will have one opening soon Westwood says All of the committees and boards mentioned have three year term attached to the ap pointment The market committee which determines the rental of the farmers market building has two openings for period of one year only he says Persons whose terms hve run out are advised they are eligi ble to apply again for re appointment says Westwood In addition most of these committees run on stag gered system he says That means there is never com plete turnover on the boards which always leaves some form of experience at each one he says Applications with brief resume attached can be filed to the city clerks office no later than pm on Nov The striking committee will recommend appointments later inthe month MARllI JAMES try hard definitely believe we should all be energy con scious We all do things that waste energy but some peo ple will wake up when it is too late do laundry only when there is enough also keep after the kids to turn off thestercoandthc Lai family arrives in time for lst snow By NANCY FIGUEROA Of The Examiner Barries newest residents the Lai family from South Viet nam are warm friendly affectionate and anxious for new life in Canada tletired Toronto bus to Barrie LIKE IIOME The family whose start here is being sponsored by Collier Street United Church arrived in Barrie Friday In broken English Phi Long Lai father said the children enjoyed their plane ride from Malaysia to Canada but they are all lit After fleeing Vietnam and staying in camp in Malaysia five months the family left Malaysia Oct 23 and flew on 21 hour trip to Japan from Japan to Vancouver from Van couver to Montreal from Montreal to Toronto and from The family Lai his wife Lua their three daughters Van Binh Mai Phis sister Tien 18 Phis brother Chau 13 and Luas sister Linh Trinh 14 live in four bedroom townhouse in the south end of Barrie They like their new home very much Helga Churchward who did much of the organizing for the familys arrival said the church was apologetic about the refrigerator they had for the family Its so old we were anxiousto touch it has almost embarrassed to put it in his house she said But they said it was just fine They were glad to have it Also they were impressed by the size of the stove lt was Fridays snowfall however that most impressed them The children who had never before seen snow were By DENNIS LANTHIER Of The Examiner Barries annual Santa Claus parade termed the largest north of Toronto is already guaranteed larger turnout this time around says John Beischer chairman of advertising and publicity for the parade This years parade again sponsored by the Barrie Jaycees will be held Sunday Dec Beischer told The Examiner While the exact number of float entries is not yet known en tries and inquiries already outnumber those of last year says Beischer The entrants all come within 10 or 15 mile radius of Barrie as entries beyond that radius are not encouraged Beischer says that every other small community in the county has parade of its own However bands do come all across Ontario and about eight or 10 have already been booked Beischer says Bands that will be coming in play at Santa Claus parades all across Ontario Beischer says If city council approves the move the parade route will be shortened this year because of frostbite experienced by some people last year he says If approved the parade will start at the Wellington Plaza golt Only fourday wait for Bell service The manager of Bell Canada in Barrie says the companys basic service is now in pretty good shape some seven weeks after technicians and repairmen ended sixweek rotating strike at company of fices throughout Ontario and Quebec Bob Welch said Monday basic onserving efforts PAT WILSON small cars Yes am definitely energy conscious especially with electricity around the house We make maximum use of the washer dryer and dishwasher We also have ex tra insulation on the base ment walls and in the attic and we drive small cars installation serVice can be pro vided by Bell within four work ing days of request to the Bar ne office This service would include customers who are moving into new home or apartment he said Welch said repair service is also keeping up to date but the company is still facing backlog of about 2300 cases of miscellaneous service in Sim coe County which cant be given specific dates for atten tion by technicians These miscellaneous ser vice requests include such items as additional phones moving phones to different locations and installing new jacks he said These customers however are seeking additional services and are not waiting for their first phone Welch stressed He said the company an ticipates the backlog problem will be solved by the end of the year and temporary staff hired during the summer will be kept on until this is achieved Another first for them was seeing cross country skier In particular Tien Lais sister who speaks little French is anxious to learn to ski Lai said she had been told everyone skis in Canada Although the Lais are slowly being introduced to families in Barrie they are not totally alone in Canada Lais brother Hong Hongs wife Lan and their three sons also arrived in Barrie Friday As well Lai has an un cle who has lived in Montreal for about 10 years Lan an electrician has already received job offers but Lai mechanic does not yet have any job offers CHURCH WILL HELP Until both men get jobs and get settled Collier Street Church will continue to help them said Mrs Churchward But our aim is not to make them dependent on us she said The families will be encouraged to use public transit rather than depend on church members for rides and will be encouraged to help themselves in many other ways Although Mrs Lai and the children do not speak any English Mrs Churchward is certain the children Wlll soon have both friends and an understanding of English The children have already been introduced to some Barrie children including Mrs daughter Tobi Churchwards 11yearold Tobi says Mrs Churchward summed up the Lais perfect ly when she said Anyone who doesnt want the boat peo ple here doesnt know what theyre missing they re jUSl lovely Barries Santa Claus parade guaranteed large turnout ing along Anne Street right through Dunlap Street and stop just past the Lakeview Dai Those wanting to enter float are advised there is no charge In some cases the Jaycees will provide towing power for in dividual floats as well he says For more information phone Ron Jones at 7373555 Fire breaksout in Halloween candies short circuit in an elec trical extension cord is blam ed for weekend fire that resulted in $15000 smoke and water damage to clothing at Georgian Mall Barrie OPP said today fire broke out about 145 am Saturday in display of Halloween candies located at the Sears entrance to the mail The fire was discovered by an OPP officer while on routine check of the building Citizens get input The reconstruction of Dunlop Street East and public in formation meeting is on tap at Barrie city hall tonight The Dunlop Street project from the Lakeview Dairy up to Blake Street will be discussed tonight at pm Various city council representatives led by Ald Gord Mills are expected to of fer alternatives to proposed fourlane widening of the street Residents have objected that fourlane widening of the street could destroy the quiet residential flavor in the area ing in January SEW 2001 session planned Groundwork may be laid in March for new official plan for Barrie says Marshall Green chairman of the civic affairs committee of the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce 150 students to go Some 150 elementary school students in the Barrie area will be spending three days at the Leslie Frost Natural Resources Centre early in 1980 Sixty from Prince of Wales Barrie 33 from Sunnybrae Public School lnnisfil and 50 from Allandalc Heights Bar rie will attend the Dorset centre at different times beginn tonight on widening Meanwhile what could be the last in series of informational meetings outlining the preceding few months at city ball will take place at pm Mayor Ross Archer initiated the sessions early in the year but public response has been poor to date Most of the people turning up for the meetings are already in formed as to what is going on mayor Archer told The Ex aminer last week There is no regular council meeting tonight because tonight is the fifth Monday of the month The first week physical changes would be discussed Included in that category would be proposed street changes Green said Economic factors would then be discussed The Chamber is planning 2001 con ference in which interest groups in Barrie will get together likely for four weekly seminars Green told The Examiner It will be follow up to the mayors con ference on growth which was sponsored by the city of Barrie early last spring The mayors conference was an opportunity for groups to say what theyd like to see happen in the future The upcoming session would be to determine how people think the city could accomplish some of those goals Green said followed by conference on the human ele ment with subjects such as welfare and recreation he says The final meeting would include guest speaker and some conclusion would then be drawn The idea for the conference also comes from model to be unveiled in late November which will depict what Barrie is expected to looklikein 2011 an Malcolm and Len Boyko are the two local architects who have been working on the model over the summer