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Huron Expositor, 2009-07-01, Page 6Neg 1 Social Services seeing rise in ,ijedthrobgheut the county Cheryl Heath Things are tough all over. That was the word from social ser- vices director Dave Overboe June 17, during Huron County's committee - of -the -whole session. In releasing stats oil Ontario Works' recipients, subsidized housing wait- ing lists and related issues, Overboe reported all numbers are up. Though only three new cases were added to the Ontario Works' roll for the past month, Overboe said that figure could be more of an indication of available seasonal employment rather than the halt to a steadily in- creasing caseload. "The recovery from that 504 (col- lecting QW) may take awhile .... a small gOwth is still a growth," he said. Barb Hall, housing -services man- ager, reported there is a 20.15 per cent increase in demand for subsi- dized housing in the county as the waiting list now stands at 232 peo- ple. "We're going to see those numbers spike," she said. Hall also reported that county -run housing arrears now stand at 2.96 He advised administrators to work In all, $125,910 of the allotted per cent, up from the usual two per together so the county is prepared to funds were used to help out new ho - cent. meet the need created by plant clo- meowners. She added that the current hard sures. Overboe added another wave of.. times can also be credited for the Grace suggested the county should funding is anticipated. number of landlord and tenant board perhaps consider socking more mon- New appliances hearings under way. , ey away for social services "and less Tenants of 62 units of county -run Indeed, said Hall, the tribunal is so in roads because of the situation apartments in Goderich will soon en - busy it has increased the number of we're in," joy the benefits of new, environment - days it sits in order to meet the de -,Used up friendly fridges. mand. It's gone. The public tender was awarded to Coun. Ben Van Diepenbeek (Ash- That was the good news delivered appliance Canada in the amount of field' Colborne Wawanosh) wondered by social services director Dave $32,800.95 to both remove the old re - whether there was any 'assistance Overboe in relation to the $126,000 frigerators and install new ones. available to thosen private housing allocated via the provincial - govern- It was noted the units' fridges are that can't make end§ meet. ment to assist lower-income families nearing 20 years of age. Hall noted there is a rent -bank to purchase homes. program but it can only be accessed --___-' ----_-_--- -_ -- once every twoopinlofl. years. Plus, there area number of' criteria that must flagat �awilly 1 ana ian be met m order to Reader lf Coun. Johnmast toprotest abuses qualify for it. Grace (Goderich) 4. predicted things From Page 5 will get a lot worse before there is an economic turn- around. You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit Sunday, July 5. Woiship at 9:30 am Everyone Weitz ere MomingPrayer&Olikehours Friday 10 -noon Congregational Meeting Tires. July 7 at 7:OOpm Atmembers of Vesbypiease attend BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Sunday School • All Ages • 9:45 am Sunday Worship 11 am Youth Group & 8&G Club Wednesday 7 pm Pastor Mark Kennedy EVERYONE WELCOME NORTHSIDE UNITED SUMMER HOLIDAYS .July 1 - August 2 Come out Friday, July 1? Main street Mayhem Serving sausages/hot dogs/drinks 4:00-8:00 p.m. Same location: Main .& John Corner Sponsored by Christian Education ` Committee 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth 519-527- 635 wd ww,cavannortt►sideunite ca ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Saturday Mass 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. ST PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sunday Mass 11 a.m. FR CHRIS GILLESPIE EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor: Steve Hildebrand Summer Worship • Time Changes To 10:30 Guest Worship Leader Dave Williams Worship July Sth: 10:30 AM Sunday School to Resume M Septembsir Everyone is most welcome to Come and Worship with us Elevator and Ear Buds Available FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W Seaforth 519-527- 0170 PLEASE NOTE CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY E • ne Is invited to attend. to pedestrians. Households that wish to be counted,.rs participants must fill out the reply card indicating their participation and mail it back to Ben Lobb's office. No postage is re- quired. " You are quoted on your web site as saying: "My hope is that the campaign will get people excited about Canada Day and give my constit- uents a means to voice their pride in this great country," said Mr. Lobb. "I'm optimistic thatthy Canada Day, nearly every household in this riding will have a flag on display. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Canada Day." Well, as far as a better way to celebrate Can- ada Day I would like to make a few sugges- tions of my own: First of all the paper flag kit should be trashed. It is a waste of taxpayers' money, it yellows in the sun and most people already get one in their local paper or ad flyer package. By the way, most of these fliers you sent here to Mildmay I noticed were trashed in the blue box at the post office. ( Which is per usual with about every political flyer we get.) I would also add, that if you really wanted to show your support for this coun- try that you don't cheapen our pride with paper flags. NON -DENOMINATIONAL WEDDINGS CHRISTENINGS our ocabon or • rs Rev. Chris Morgan Pastor Paula Morgan 519-524-5724 CLICK COMPUTER REV. CHRIS • R AN I would suggest that you ask your leader M` Harper for more money so that real flags be sent out to local residents and that no credit be sought by you for others who use such a flag to display their patriotism. I note. from your web site ticker that the tally for Huron -Bruce is only 1,913 Not much of a response when you count nearly 80,000 eligible voters in this rid- ing. Finally let me say that I will be flying my flag on Canada Day but I intend to leave it at half mast. For until your government recognizes that it is obligated to protect the Charter of Rights and Freedom of all Canadians, I feel little pride in my country. So long as Mr. Harper continues to legally fight court orders which oblige. him to recog- nize those rights, regardless of whether that - citizen is of the Islamic faith, is kept as a pris- oner in another country or may be suspected of terrorism, their rights, as with all Canadian born citizens should be protected. It is part of the reason many in this coun- try went to war and why for that reason many Canadian's in Huron -Bruce will fly the flag on Canada. Such patriotism will not come in a do it yourself flag kit. And one last thing. Should your government pay for real flags next time around ... make sure they are not made in China! David Wood Mildmay, On. NEVI PHOTO SERVICE SONY PHOTO 111 PRINT YOUR DIGITAL PHOTO'S FROM USB MEMORY, SD/MMC, MEMORY STICKS, xD PICTURE CARDS, COMPACT FLASH OR CD's PETE'spr OFFICE •ir Who Know YOUR FRIENDLY HOMETOWN DEALER FOR AU. YOUR COMPUTER ANO OFFICE SUPPLIES AND PROFESSIONAL PRINTING: • • DOWNTOWN SEAFORTH 51 MAIN STREET • 519-527-1681 • On Friday June 19 THE HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE held their annual golf HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE tournament in Mitchell. We ALLIANCE would like to thank all who floron '``"°""'tiovit4 have generously contributed Seam* C•fit liarits1 Smitinel to our tournament especially all the local businesses. Special thanks to the many who have supported us over the yeas!! OUR SINCERE "THANKS"!!1!