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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-05, Page 23• • Property tax grants have been mailed By Jack Riddell, M.P.P. Huron-Middiesex On October 31 the Ministry of Revenue will mail over half a million Property Tax Grant cheques to eligible Ontario seniors who have filed their 1986 applications. After that date, 1986 Property Tax Grant cheques will continue to be mailed once a week. Seniors who did not receive an applica- tion and believe they are eligible for the 1986 Property Tax Grant should contact the Ministry. The amount of the Property Tax Grant will depend on the sllior's occupancy costs for 1986, the amount of the interim Property Tax Grant received in the spring and any necessary adjustments required to reflect changes in the senior's account. For seniors who received the grant last year, the fall cheque is the final install- ment of the 1986 Property Tax Grant. The interim grant paid in the spring equalled one-half of last year's total grant entitlement. The amount of the final or fall grant is calculated as follows,: For tenants, 20 per cent of rent payable in 1986, to a maxiumum of $500. For homeowners, the actual amount of property taxes for 1986, to a maximum of $500. In both cases, less the Interim Property Tax Grant paid in the spring of 1986. Eligible seniors applying for the first time will receive a Propety Tax Grant in one payment, based on their occupancy cost for 1986. Those who turned 65 before July 1986, received their applications in the late summer. Those who turn 65 later in the year will receive applications by January 1987. To qualify for the Propety Tax Grant seniors must have incurred an occupancy cost in 1986. Ineligible seniors include those receiving a government subsidy liv- ing in nursing homes, homes for the aged and chronic care facilities, as well as seniors residing in institutions that do not pay propety tax, or living rent-free with relatives or friends. Most Property Tax Grant applications have been processed smoothly. However, • some contain errors or omissions. These include the lack of a signature, principal residence address and occupancy cost. The importance of these details cannot be over emphasized. In instances where the application has not been fully completed, a "Request for Information" letter is sent to the senior. This letter explains what information is re- quired and is accompanied by i structions to carefully fill in the information re- quested and return the letters promptly. To, be eligible, the 1986 Property Tax Grant application must be returned by December 31, 1987. This information has been included on the bottom of this year's form. The majority of seniors' complete, their applications and return them quickly. This is to their benefit, for the sooner .the ap- plication is returned, the sooner their eligibility for the Property Tax Grant can be determined, and payment made. ., On November 28th the Ministry of Revenue will mail $50 Sales Tax grant che- ques to Ontario seniors. No application is necessary for seniors who receive federal Old Age Security. or who have previously established their eligibility with the On- tario Ministry of Revenue. Their grants are sent automatically. Those who turn 65 between October and December will receive the Sales Tax Grant early in the new year. In cases where the grant is not paid automatically, a request to establish eligibilty must be made by December•31st of the following year. For example, seniors who haven't established their eligibility for the 1985 Sales Tax Grant have until December 31, 1986 to do so., Seniors who require further information about Ontario Tax Grants should contact the Ministry's Information Centre free of charge from anywhere in Ontario by call- ing 1-800-263-3960. Hog Marketing Assistance Last week, I announced details of the Marketing Assistance Program for Pork (MAPP) offering incentives to the slaughtering, processing and packing industries. The program, one part of a $54 million Fees are inereased By Wilma Oke TUCKERSMITH — Council here approv- ed an increase in fees for all children atten- ding the day care centre at Vanastra, effec- tive December 1. For a child attending for a full day, the rate increases from $11 per day to $12, while the half day rate increases from $5.75 to $6.50 per day and half day with lunch from $7 per day to $8. For a second or third child in the same family the rate for a full day increases from $7.50 to $10 for a half day, $5.50 to $6 and for half day with lunch, $6 per day to $7. Council increased the rates because enrol- ment is down at the centre and also income as a result. The R.J. Burnside and Associates engineering firm was appointed to prepare an amending maintenance schedule for the B and E Branch of the Rehorst Municipal Drain. The decision on the tender for the half ton truck was tabled until the next regular meeting on November 4. Council here amended the tender of the Egmondville Water contract completion dates as recommended by the engineering firm of B.M. Ross & Associates of Goderich as follows: 1. All of the underground water mains and services are to be completely in- stalled and operational by December 20. 2. All driveways, gravel shoulders, road cross- ings and other gravel or paved areas are to be completed to the finished granular "A" grade, compacted, and left in a clean and neat condition by December 20. 3. All lawn and other topsoil areas are to have topsoil placed and graded so far as weather condi- tions will permit prior to December 20. 4. Asphalt paving, touch-up gravel, topsoil trimming, sodding, and seeding are to be completed not later than May 30, 1987. Levis Contracting Company Ltd. of Clin- ton was awarded the tender for the con- struction work on the extension of the Egmondville Water system to the residents south of the Bayfield River. Deputy Reeve Robert Broadfoot presided over the council session in the absence of Reeve Robert Bell. Two school girls from Vanastra Public - School, Kim Dixon and Tammy Bell, attend- ed the council meeting to view the pro- ceedings to be better informed about local politics, which is part of their school studies at this time.. Klompen Feest receives grant TORONTO - Question: What may a diabetic East Indian woman need in addi- tion to a meal plan and, perhaps, insulin? Answer: A meal plan for diabetics based on East Indian foods instead of Canada's Food Guide. In a multicultural province, good health care means more than just medicine. It also includes a working knowledge of the pa- tient's cultural background, said Minister of Citizenship and Culture -Dr. Lily Munro to- day. She had awarded the Multicultural Health Coalition a $10,000 grant for three workshops and a symposium called Part- ners in Health running November 19 to 21 in Toronto. The grant was one of 106 totalling $791,295 given to community groups promoting multiculturalism. - "Multiculturalism means 'many cultures' and 'cultures' in this context includes literature, music and heritage as well as lifestyle, family relationships and social at- titudes," said Dr. Munro. Locally, the Clinton Kompen Feest Com- mittee received a $4,167 grant to stage their annual event. Other organizations, such as the Multicultural Health Coalition and Women Immigrants of London Resource Service Centre, help fill more basic human needs such as good health care and interpreter, language and settlement services. "What we hope is that every person in On- tario will feel at home in this province and will want to be a contributing member of our society." she said. 4e*,„ The Best Place to be is a TAe RUST 5 year term: Interest paid annually. zs Member ado deposit lnsuralce CO" 138 The Squats Goderich, Ont. N7A 3 BEAMSVILLE 6 BLENHEIM 6 BRAMPTO • HAMILTON • MARKHAM 6 MONTREAL • NE • SASKATOON • TORONTO • VANCOU Mtnum deposit 5500., inject to change without notice. 70 CALGARY • CHAT ARKET • PARIS o WALKERTON 24.7385 e ESSEX 6 EXETER 6 G00ERICH ' - I H 6 PICTONA PORT PERRY* REGINA 1N iHAM • WINNIPEG 6 W000StOCK initiative for the pork industry I announc- ed last June, is aimed at enhancing the market for Ontario hogs by encouraging a modern competitive slaughtering, packing and processing industry. This program will provide some $10 million over the next five years to identify the domestic demand for pork products, explore new export opportunities and pro- vide grants for upgrading and moderniz- ing plant facilities, and incorporating new technology: The first components a consumer at- titudinal survey to determine consumer perceptions and develop appropriate marketing strategies, will be completed in year two of the program. A follow-up survey will be completed in year five. Incentives are available to eligible slaughtering/packing and further process- ing operations. for plant upgrading and rehabilitation, the introduction of new technology and the development of new products. A variety of export initiatives will be made avariuble to hasp penetrate new ex- port markets, acquire new technology and develop new products. The program provides capital funding of 25 percent of the total cost of an approved project to a maximum of $2 million. An in- dividual company is limited to a total,cost of $3 million in grants during the five years of the program. This program was developed in close consultation with the pork industry with in- dustry input in the program implementa- tion ensured through representation on a steering committee to guide the overall direction of the program over the next five years. Serving on the committee are: chairman - Russell Duckworth, Executive Director - Marketing Divison, OMAF; Tom Smith, chairman of the Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board; David McDonald, vice- chairman of the Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board; Larry Campbell, secretary -treasurer of the Canadian Meat Council; Grahame Richards, director of the Market Development Branch, OMAF; and Brian Slemko, director of the Food Processing branch, OMAF. FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 524.2773 1-800-265-5503 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1986—Page 3A Mary. McLeod of Seaforth was one of the exhibitors who took part in the weekend spinn- ing and weaving show held at The River Mill, Benmiller. The show was sponsored by the Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers Guild. (Shelley McPhee Hoist photo) VOLUNTEER KNITTERS Wool supplied year round to people willing to knit mitts for... Family and Children's Services of Huron County CHRISTMAS BUREAU Please pick-up wool at, THE DUTCH STORE and return mitts by December 1, 1986 to the same place. NOTICE Ratepayers of The Town of Clin= ton are reminded that the Four- th instalment of 1986 Taxes are due and payable by Nov. 15, 1986 at TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE or to Box 400. Clinton. Ont. NOM 11.0. 1 1 1 1 A PENSION PLAN is changing for the better. egantem, NV° On January 1, 198Z your Canada Pension Plan will change. These changes put your Plan on a solid, long-term financial foundation. It's irriportant to know what benefits are available because your Plan provides you and/orour fam- ily With a basic level ofearnings protection when you retire, become disabled, or die. You will, however, have to apply for the benefits when you believe you are eligible. The information that follows highlights the the major iniprovements. It's good news! Financing a better tomorrow New financing arrangements will make and keep your Plan more secure than ever. Right now you and your employer each contribute 1.8% of your earnings up to a maximum amount. Eachyearuntil 1991, the contribution rate will rise by 0.2% and from there until 2011 by 0.15%. if you make the maximum contribution, you will pay about $26 more in 1987. . A choiArt AOeretirement options After January 1st, you can begin receiving your CPP pension as early as age 60. You could qualify even if you are not fully retired. If you begin your pension before age 65, your benefits will be less because you will have contributed less and will get the bene- fits fora longer period of time. Or, if you choose not to stent your pen- sion until after age 65, (up to age 70), your monthly benefits will be greater. Your pension would normally be pay- able the month after your 65th birthday. For each month between that date and when your pension begins, your benefit will be adjusted by 0.5%. This adjustment will apply for as long as you receive the benefit. — awes® mimeo mom s® I'd like to know more about my new Canada Pension Plan. Please send me the 'good news' in English 0 in French 0 about 0Retirement Pension ❑Disability Pension ❑Death & Survivor Benefits :Pension Credit Splitting ['Flexible Retirement 0 Financing your CPP Health and Welfare Canada increased disability benefits If you qualify for disability benefits, your monthly payment will now be significantly increased. For example, the maximum disability pension in 1987 will increase from $487 to more than $635 per month. As well, anyone entering or returning to the work force will have disability coverage after contributing in 2 of the last 3 years, in which contributions could have been made. Survivor benefits continue on remarriage If you receive survivor benefits, they will now continue even if you remarry. If you remarried and had your survivor benefit discontinued, you can have your benefit reinstated. ' Splitting pension credits If your marriage ends in divorce, each spouse will be entitled to one half the "pension credits" you earned together. Aker January 1, 1967, the credits can also be divided it your montage er corn= mon-law relationship ends in separation. Sharing your pension When you and your spouse receive your CPP retirement pensions, the benefits you've both earned during your life together can be shared if either of you makes this request. Additional benefits ,for dependent children n the pasf, dependent children were lim- ited to one flat -rate benefit, even if both par- ents had paid into the Plan and died or • became disabled. Should the same happen now, your children would be entitled to double bene- fits. improved 'Combined' benefits If you are entitled to a com- bination of survivor and disability benefits, the maximum monthly amount you could receive will now be greater. As for combined survivor and retire- ment benefits, these will now be more gen- erously awarded to those who qualify. Building on a solid foundation Being financially prepared for the future is a responsibility we ail share. Your new Canada Pension Plan now gives you a stronger foundation. it's a sound hose, and it's up to you to build on —flits foundation, it's never too soon, or too late, to begin building for your future. We hope yo,.'ll start today. You may need further information to better understand these changes. For booklets about your Canada Pension Plan, call the toll- free number below or fill out the coupon and mail it to: CPP -INFO P.O. 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