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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-08-28, Page 30Page 30 40-tJozA-ii. 4tfi"i • , 4t,y4wr lit Times -Advocate, August 28, 1991 f'nMMUNIT Exeter agency gets annual funding for help line '�. By Sharon Wurm, Administrator EXETER - Huron Safe Homes for Youth, now in its fourth year of operation, has been formally recog- nized by the Ministry of Communi- ty and Social Services (MCSS). The new annualized funding gives the agency a firmer base from which to operate its county -wide services. On August 19, 1991, the agency welcomed Leslie Bailey to the pro- gram in the position of social work- er. Leslie brigs a wealth of knowl- edge from both her educational and work background to her new posi- tion. Leslie will join Anita Taylor in providing services to youth over age 16 in Huron County, Rounding out the job desctiption will be the ongoing recruitment and support of Safe Homes families, the backbone of the agency, and raising aware- ness of the program and its goals and mandate. The agency continues to be en- vied by surrounding counties. Dur- ing the past year, the agency has been approached by no less than nine other counties as they seek to address the gaps in service for ado- lescents over 16. Results of a recent countywide survey point to the agencys suc- cess. Of students surveyed, 46 per- cent indicated they would contact the Safe Home agency if they were experiencing ditty. The goals of the agency centre on the needs of youth in Huron County over the age of 16 and their parents. Agency services include: short term counselling, referrals, advocacy, or Safe Homes for Youth - Sharon Wurm, left, reviews the Safe Home objectives with Anita Taylor, centre, and new staff member Leslie Bailey during an orientation session. Restrictions lifted Water meters have desired effect in Lucan LUCAN - The installation of wa- ter meters has had its desired effect, said village council before they vot- ed to lift the ban on outside water use in Lucan. Council compared figures of last year's village water use, also under tight restrictions, to this year's use under metered billing. "The revenue is down," con- firmed clerk Ron Reymer Monday evening. Councilor Tom McLaughlin agreed, noting that planned revenue from the billing for the water pro- ject was a few percent behind plans. The village currently has the tightest watering restrictions in the region due to an overtaxed water supply system. A $4 million con- nection to the Lake Huron water supply system is in the works for 1992. However, for past summers, Lu - can residents have been unable to water grass, flowers, or even wash their cars. McLaughlin suggested that once restrictions .were lifted, billed reve- nues would rise - "Once start washing cars and sue Hotson said that since usage was down, water restrictions could be lifted right away. Council relaxed its water restrictions on September 1 last year. "We wanted to see if the meters would bring down consumption like we thought they would. If they did, good." said Hotson. Lucan residences are presently billed a $6 flat rate, on top of which is a 500 per cubic metre for the first 25 cubic metres of water, rising to 600 up to 35 cubic metres, and 700 above that. However, works superintendertt Doug Johnston cautioned council to keep lawn watering still on the pro- bated list. "Still keep the lawn watering ban," asked Johnston. "I don't think they should be al- lowed to water their lawn," said Johnston. "We can't handle that." Council agreed, and noted that with seasonal rains on their way, few would complain at this late date. Council also debated whether or not the water rates would have to be revised, particularly for com- mercial use once the water line is connected and Biddulph connec- tions are billed. "Farmers in Biddulph could nev- er afford the commercial rate the way we have it set now," said McLaughlin, but said the residen- tial rate was likely not far off the mark--- McLaughlin said the subject might be set on a future agenda for council. Hotson agreed and said studies should be done to find out what those farmers would be paying un- der present commerical rates. "The water off the line is prob- ably cheaper than what it costs to pump it," speculated Hotson. kit NOTICE Preliminary List of Electors 1991 Village of Lucan Notice Is hereby given that l have complied with section 24 of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1980, and that I will post up at the Municipal Office - 161 Main Street, the Lucan Post Office and the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, Lucan on the 3rd day of September 1991 the list of all persons entitled to vote in the Village of Lucan at the municipal election, and that such lists remain there for inspection and I hereby call up all electors to take immediate proceedings to have any errors or omissions corrected according to law. Revisions will be received at the Municipal Office from Septem- ber 3rd to 5:00 p.m. October 11th, 1991. The place at which the revision will commence Is the Clerk's Office at 161 Main Street. The time at which the revision will take place is between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dated this 7th day of August 1991. R.J. Reymer Clerk Village of Lucan short term accommodation in one of the licensed private residential homes. Five days is the normal stay while a plan of care is developed and implemented. During the 1990 calendar year the agency handled 218 calls, served 49 newly identified youth, and made 122 referrals to other agencies. Homes are available to serve each community with a sec- ondary school in an effort not to disrupt the student's school atten- dance during times of social stress. Transportation remains one of the greatest obstacles to service provi- sion in a rural county. Often access to service and access to transporta- tion are synonymous. Flexibility and mobility are two of the keys to the success of the Safe Homes program. Assessments are done promptly and in a location accessible to the youth and/or the parents. The Referral Network Huron Safe Homes for Youth has received referrals from high school guidance departments, police, doc- tors, lawyers, probations, the Chil- dren's Aid Society, mental health professionals, hospitals, relatives, neighbours, together with youth and/or their parents. The Board Executive and Directors The current volunteer board in- cludes: President, Ric Graham, Vice -Principal of Central Huron Secondary School; Vice -President, Dr. David Hodder, G.P., Exeter, Secretary, Dianne McGregor, OPP Constable, Exeter; Treasurer, Jon Gaiser, Gaiser-Kneale Insurance, Exeter. Directors include: Bev Rob- inson, Staff Associate, Exeter Unit- ed Church; Kim McLean, Ray- mond and McLean, Exeter, Jack Harkness, Chief, Exeter Police De- parunent; and Dave Cox, Head of Guidance, South Huron Secondary School, Exeter. How you can help... The agency has a variety of Safe Homes parents and recruitment is ongoing. If interested in becoming a Sale Home parent, it is important to keep in mind that a youth needs to have private sleeping arrange- ments within the Safe Home. Pri- vate donations arc tax deductible and speakers can be arranged by calling 235-0433. PREUMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS FOR MUNICIPALITY TOWNSHIP OF HIBBERT This preliminary list of all electors prepared as required by The Municipal Elections Act, will be publicly posted in the office of the Municipal Clerk on the—ard Day of September 1991 Electors should examine the list to ensure that their names and relevant information are correctly shown. Application for inclusions, additions or corrections to or dele- tions from the list may be made by an elector by completing and filing a form obtainable at the office of the clerk. The last day for filing applications conceming inclusions, addl tons, corrections or deletions: October 11th, 1991. Patricia Taylor Clerk, Twp. Hibbert DINNEYS SUMMER AUGUST 21 -Aug. 3 HURRY IN DON'T MISS OUT! 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