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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-07-09, Page 3promotk jump in. Huron • Tirries-Advocate, July 9, 1980 Past • Welfare increase on. General Welfare Assistance, This is par- ticularly true with respect to shelter allowances and related shelter costs, especially utilities, According to the documentation supporting the association's report, poverty lines indicate the insufficiency of baiie needs. In 1978 the Senate's poverty line indicated a family of four required an annual income of $11,876. Scats Canada show the income level, as $9,531 per annum and the Canadian Council on Social Development uses a figure of $10,605, A General Welfare Assistance allowance in. 1979 for two adults and two dependents is $5,376. (heated ac- Charge man Imgms o da ti n) Family p 1;71 wOallnIcPe , that they .concur with a report Orepared by the Ontarie Muticipal Social Services Association (01V1SSA), which asks the Ontario Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services, to increase the basic needs calculations for general Welfare assistance. The report also asks that the General Welfare Assistance Act be amended, to provide an increase in the budgetary allowance up to on amount which reflects reasonable cost and which takes in to account local conditions. Municipalities are especially concerned about the inadequacy of basic needs allowances for people. Insurance costs May come down vY • Suits • Shirts • Blazers • Summer Coats Etc. By SHARON DIETZ Huron County Council learned at their July 3 meeting, there has been a. dramatic increase in the number of people receiving general welfare assistance in June this year compared to the number of cases in June 1979,, According, 'to the ad- ministrator of the Huron County's social services, John McKinnon, there is usually a customary decrease of the number on welfare in the month of June but is hasn't happened this Year, He said he believes this reflects the general state of the country's economy. Last year he noted, several people, who had been on welfare rbles for a con- siderable length of time, found jobs working on the construction of highway 21 south in Goderich. But this year he commented there just seems to be no work. There were 47 employable people on welfare rolls this June compared to only 21 last year, The rolls are usually much lower in June; there are 341 on the rolls this June compared to only 185 in June, 1979. • The numbers on welfare rolls are up across the province this year said McKinnon but it is the first year Huron County has been up. Of the county's total population normally .4 percent are receiving welfare assistance, This rose to .7 percent in December 1979. Huron County's social services committee recommended in their report , to• county council on July 3 Name final member Exeter's property stan- dards committee has now been completed. Monday night, council ratified the appointment of Steve Mack to the committee to join Dave Newton and Jeff Pierson who had previously volunteered. As yet, no inspector has been named to administer the controversial bylaw. Hay camp Continued from front page Tinney told council that the quarterly payment of the education levy would cost the township money as it would have to borrow from the bank to pay for two of the requests. At present, taxes are collected twice a year in the township. Tinney stated that while the board may save on carrying charges, a percen- tage of the carrying charges are paid for by the provin- cial government. There was no reason why the township should help subsidize the provincial government. councillor Lionel Wilder stated. Council made it clear that they were not in favor ,of the request with Wilder saying "we're not ,going to collect taxes four times a year." Bedard urged the township's representatives at the county level to voice very strongly Hay's opposi- tion to the proposal. In another matter concer- ning education, council dis- cussed a resolution from the town of Latchford which called for the ministry of education to avoid the in- creased centralization of the school system and that same thought should be given to a 'revamping of student busing within the province. "They make a hell of a lot- ta sense." Bedard said. He, noted the duplication oft school bus routes by the separate and county boards of education. .[TOVORg. Thne for fitness is time on Your Side. 44110 P8117717P3177011 tw,011...Anernint Per Ow.. tin«. over theft A Parkhill man, Brian John Monroe, has been charged with theft after be- ing apprehended by Exeter OPP Constables Frank Gif- fin and Al Quinn. Saturday. The officers arrested the man while investigating the theft of gasoline from a truck parked at Centralia Farmers' Supply). Police are looking for a dark green van in connection with a breakin at the residence of Brad Mousseau, concession 5. Hay Township. Thieves entered the home on Thursday and made off with some wine, a piggy bank' and a cap. The van, which has a clear glass opera window on the side, was seen in the area at the time of the incident. Tax Credits, and other premissive benefits. "Obviously," says the report, "welfare provides a very minimum living (survival?) allowance. Proposed increases in 1980 will not significantly alter this situation." Several studies completed by various municipalities, indicate there is a serious deficiency in 'meeting private . market rents because the shelter com- ponent is so low. A family of two is allowed.$130, a month for rent and• a single person is allowed $80. Because of inadequate allowances, says the report, social assistance recipients are, forced, to use money needed for food and clothing on rent. If families are using food money to pay rent, utilities and other realistic expenses, a`hazardto health exists, states, the report, "This inadequacy of allowances has an impact of family relationshiPs and Most certainly contributes, to health and social. problems such as malnutrition, anxiety', stress related 'illnesses, child abuse etc, In addition families relocate. frequently and sometimes involve themselves with minor activities leading to frauds and over payments." .',County council concurred with the OIVISSA report which I'S being forwarded to the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Reunion is. planned Thanks to the efforts of a member of the armed forces who was stationed at CFB Centralia, a reunion of former Centralia personnel both civilian and military, will be held at CFB Trenton on August 9. John McCarroll of Strat- ford said Major Roger Paty has been the primary mover of the reunion which could involve several hun- dred people in the district; McCarroll extended an in- vitation to the many living in this area who were associated with the base dur- ing its almost 26 years of military operation to travel to 'Trenton. More information on the reunion can be had by writing McCarroll at 589 Mornington Street, Strat- ford. Exeter council reviewed their insurance program with Dave Reed of Frank. Cowan Insurance and local agent Mel Gaiser, Monday, with the rather surprising effect that this year's policy costs could be about $2,100 lower than last year, The total cost, including the portion to be paid by the South Huron rec centre board of management, will be $22,820. However, Reed had several suggestions for areas where the protection should be increased and this could eat up those savings. The matter was turned over to the finance committee for further study and recom- mendation. Reed said he was making no major changes in the protection, but did recom- mend that the liability limits on many policies be in- creased from the current $3,000,000 to $5,000,000, He explained that court settlements were getting higher and reported his firm had one current claim they were handling for a municipality in the amount of $4,500,000. Local claims over the past three years have been fairly limited. A list included with the report showed that $83,172.72 had been paid out since 1977, the major one being the fire loss at the former police station. The new coverage includes a rider for heart attack coverage for members of the volunteer fire brigade and the replacement values on contents and equipment owned, by the town was In- creased from $388,398 to $417,498 and the replacement values on buildings was. adjusted up to $2,042,009. The previous „ figure was $1,907,800. Suspect is nabbed Exeter OPP "Constable .Jack Straughan didn't have to go far to nab a suspected thief this week. Thursday night, he ap- prehended a man stealing items iron': his . motor vehicle, It was parked outisde the officer's home on William Street. The thief was turned over to Exeter police and charged. He will appear in court this week. Jim Jarrett, 140 Huron Street reported the theft of a, tape player from his van on Monday morning, The vehicle had been parked' at his residence. The dash was damaged in the incident. On Saturday, a stone was tossed through the front window of Stedman's store on Main Street. The incidents are being investigated by Constables Robertson and Coutu. • If an angel brought a message containing all wisdom, few would be im- pressed. A great speech is one that tells us what we wish to hear and ,already know. SMOKE RINGS -- Bob Ratcliffe, RR 1 St. Marys, delighted the crowd at the Ilderton Heritage and An- tique show with this monster which blew smoke rings. The pquipment was used in the Woodham grist mill and operated by ,Wes Shier until 1922 and then by Harry Webber. Staff photo • It's our first anniversary in our new location We're celebrating the first an- niversary in our new location by bringing you reduced prices on nearly everything in the store plus an exceptionally good price on these quality Nash dress slacks. It will pay you to make, your selection now from Huron County's largest range of quality men's wear. SPECIAL SALE PRICES ALSO ON: Buy as many pairs as you like. SPECIAL FACTORY PURCHASE Don't miss this exceptional value on NASH , vD ESS SLACKS Over 350 pairs to choose from Our Reg. Price is $45 Each 1/z .PR CE OR TWO PAIRS FOR 3995 Alterations extra at this Cow price CHARGEX Matter charge WIDE RANGE OF SIZES AND COLORS