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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2015-08-05, Page 44 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, August 5, 2015 I I I www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com iron Expositor PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 P.O. Box 69, 8 Main Street Seaforth Ontario NOK 1 WO phone: 519-527-0240 fax: 519-527-2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor LJ POSTMEDIA Set NEIL CLIFFORD Advertising Director neil.clifford@sunmedia.ca SHAUN GREGORY Multimedia Journalist shaun.garrity@sunmedia.ca DIANNE MCGRATH Front Office seaforth.classifieds@sunmedia.ca NANCY DEGANS Advertising Rep. nancy.degans@sunmedia.ca MARIE DAVID Group Advertising Director Grey Bruce Huron Division 519 376-2250 ext. 514301 or 510 364-2001 ext. 531024 SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 YEAR $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 2 YEAR $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) SENIORS 60 WEEKS $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 120 WEEKS $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 69 Seaforth ON NOK 1W0 For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns: phone: 519-527-0240 Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement wit be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to set and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canada editorial The first of the month There are only at most 31 days in the month. What makes the first out of all those days, so hec- tic and busy in every city in Canada? Is each Wal-Mart ever built, in the midst of a mas- sive sidewalk sale? Did eve- ryone receive a free Big Mac meal coupon in their mail- box coincidently, on the first day of every month? Last time I reviewed the unemployment rate for this country, Canada was stag- nant and if anything the pro- gression of the country's financial situation was mov- ing backwards. Back to my question at hand, what is so special about the months changing that has businesses every- where in a whirl? Would you like to know why fast food, grocery stores and various industries throughout Can- ada are filled with pedestri- ans? One thing comes to mind, cheque day, you reply what is cheque day? This does not apply for all, but for some this day is glorifying. Cheque day refers to citi- zens who are on social assis- tance, which is projected to safeguard recipients an existence with human self- worth and likely allow them to live independently. To John Smith the local drunk, being employed is last on the to-do list. Cheque day is when he marches his mid -aged behind to the closest Beer Store and pur- chases himself a fresh 24 -pack. Smith's neighbour across the hall also received $600 from social assistance. Instead of buying beer like Smith she likes to walk on the wild side, so she buys herself an illigal prescription in the range, of 100 Per- cocets. Once again I empha- size, that this does not apply to all Canadians, like the ones who benefit from the government and use the support diligently. This is for the woman with four kids collecting multiple baby bonuses, sitting in front of the social assistance building exhaling second hand smoke in front of her children. What can we do as taxpayers, as providers to these free loaders who take social assistance for granted. The problem is not being solved, according to the Ontario Works statistics, the number of caseloads are increasing drastically every year. A couple years back, the Ministry of Community and Social Services gathered in Toronto for a six -roundtable discussion. The meeting was meant to improve social assistance and create employment opportunities for those in need. At least I know, I am not the only per- son who knows that Canada as a whole are in dire need of a facelift when choosing who receives an unrestricted cheques in the mail. Frances Lankin, who co -lead the meetings, sent a letter to the ministry outlining the prob- lems and had a plan to mini- mize case loads. "For the vast majority of people receiving social assis- tance who can work, there will be the right supports and better incentives to become employed," said Lankin. As the years progress more and more people are manipulating the system and raising taxes for hard working men and women due to their laziness or addictions. The only solu- tion in my eyes is screen more and maybe organize drug testing, they attempted it in Florida, why not try in Canada. I know the taxpay- ers of Canada would appre- ciate it. —From a concerned taxpayer Letter to the editor: I have been a resident of Sea - forth for the past 13 years. On the whole, I really enjoy living here. It's a great feeling going into the local businesses, treated and served by staff being helpful, kind and respectful. There are many people from all walks of life I've met. They include wealthy, middle-class, the working poor and also peo- ple on fixed income from retire- ment. People living on or below poverty level that suffer from physical disabilities as well as mental disabilities. I have found unfortunately, that a few of these people have been taken advantage of. They of course get frustrated with differ- ent situations that have arisen in their lives. Unfortunately when this hap- pens, they automatically feel they won't get a fair shake in general, because they have been beaten down time and time again. It has been brought to my attention several times over the years that there has been the odd landlord that has kicked people out of a place to live without any notice. Or have gone into people's places with- out 24 hours of notice. Locks are being changed, etc. I've also heard of heat being cut off early. I, in turn, phoned the Landlord Tenant Act to find out that if the heat wasn't turned back on, that the landlord would be held accountable of a hefty fine. This problem was rectified immediately. Whether you are indepen- dently wealthy or come from old money; does not give you the right to treat people in a manor less than the way you would like to be treated yourself. Landlords and tenants if you are having a problem, please find out the proper course to follow. I recommend the Land- lord and Tenant Act. They are eager to help with any prob- lems you may be having. I think it is better all the way around to do this privately and professionally. Please do not do your busi- ness verbally in front of custom- ers shopping at the business. Customers do not need to hear every word made to the tenants. I found this to be extremely inexcusable and rude behavior. How might you feel like, if you were treated in this manor in front of your customers? It is far better to rise above and do what is really right. I personally try very hard to live my life this way, occasionally with a slip because of pure frustration. 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