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Clinton News-Record, 1987-07-08, Page 21making new rental units accessible for disabled occupants. The units can be located in a single-family home or in a non- residential property that is being converted to rental accommodation. This special financial assistance is in addition to a $7,000 per unit loan available through the Convert - to -Rent Program when new rental units are created. •Forgivable loans of up to $5,000 for landlords of older low-rise buildings under the 1.ow-Rise Rehabilitation Program. Landlords who are upgrading low-rise apartments built before 1960 may qualify for a forgivable loan of up to $5,000 to make their rental units more livable for disabled persons. This amount is in addition to a forgivable loan of up to two-thirds of the cost of upgrading a unit to municipal building standards, to a maximum of $5,000. Program enrichments announced by Mr. Curling are part of an interministerial effort unveiled by Minister Responsible for Disabled Persons Tony Ruprecht last January. In addition to housing initiatives, Mr. Ruprecht's plan calls for enhanced sup- port services for disabled persons in the community through the Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services and develop- ment of a strategy for the longer term. Persons interested in program details should contact their nearest Ministry of Housing regional housing programs office in Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Hamilton, or call the Ministry of Hous- ing, Rob Dowler, (416) 5854503. Twin City- School itySchool of r 4.1 Hairstyling t‘ . .1\ "' ,Waterloo, Ont. 404, *Hairstyling •Barbering dEar Piercing • Make-up 55 Erb St. East �� 886-6305 %`%, Monday to Friday CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1987—Page 3A MON Ready lower than Our price is muc last year due to a bumper crop. * New picking machine available for your convenience * Plenty of Black Sweets available by the baskets * Pails of Pitted Cherries Available middle of July 882®3100 Open 7 Days a Week ROCK GLEN MARKET Ark, Ont. SELL Havea garage sale and turn those unwanted items into extra cash. Shropshall elected Master of Clinton Masonic Lodge C'LIN'I'ON - On June 24, Don Shropshall was installed as the Worshipful) Master of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 84. The in- stallation service was conducted by Wor- shipful' Brother Bud Walker. Other executive members who will ,lead the Clinton Masons for the next year include: Master - Don Shropshall; I.P. Master - Michael Falconer; Sr. Warden - George '1'honipson; Jr. Warden - Bill Cook; Sr. Deacon - Larry Daw; Jr. Deacon - Brad Morgan; Inner Guard - Dave Wallace; Sr. Steward - Dave Thomas; Jr. Steward - Paul Holmes; Chaplain- John Wise; Organist - Doug Morgan; Historian - Don Watson; Treasurer - Art Aiken; Secretary - W.G. Bud" Walker; Tyler -Steve Miners; Direc- tor of Ceremony - Guss Boussey; Auditors - 1' d Harrison; - Gord Steepe; Trustees - Rt. W. 'Thompson: - W. Bros. Pickett and - W. tiro. Lobb. This year the main project of the Clinton Masonic Lodge will be working to establish new lodge rooms and continue to enlighten- ed leadership in the community. MVCA hosting shoreline management seminar On 'Thursday July 23, the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority will be hosting a Shoreline Management Seminar for the general public, starting at 7 p.m. at the Livery Theatre, South Street in Goderich. This seminar will be ul' interest to landowners along the Lake Huron shoreline; especially those who are thinking of building shore protection works. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the natural processes that occur on the shoreline and how these processes limit the effectiveness of shore protec- tion works. For cottage Owners and permanent residents living along Lake Huron the problems caused by high water levels in 19811 are fresh in their memories. Many landowners are now undertaking shore protection works to prevent future problems. Unfortunately, many of these works will be improperly designed and con- structed and will be likely ineffective as long -tern) protection. Speakers at the seminar will outline the most cost-effective alternatives for shore protection in light of the natural processes on lakeshores. Great Lakes water levels will also be discussed. Speakers at the meeting will include Gary Boyd, a Geographer for the Depart- ment of Fisheries and Oceans and Craig Bishop, a coastal engineer for the Na- tional Water Research Institute. For more information, contact the Maitland Valley C.A. at 335-3557. 4 -Hers in horse show 1-11 members from the four clubs in Huron County will be competing in a Horse Show. The annual show will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at the Dungannon Fairgrounds. Showmanship and equitation are the two major classes, but the members will also be involved in trail, gaming, and fun classes. There will be prizes. Attendance at this event contributes to horse club members' total score. This event promises to be a lot of fun. Twilight tour offered The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association invites producers to attend their twilight tour on Wednesday, July 22. The tour will begin at 7 p.m. at the farm of Bey Hill, located half a mile west of Varna on County. Road 3. Points of interest on the tour Include hard red wheat variety corn- parison, solid seeded Ex Rico white beans, barley variety trials and other soil and crop projects. Everyone is welcome. For information contact the OMAF of- fice. Clinton. Hallett receives $6,000 for athletic field The challenge of the changing face of recreation in Ontario continues to be met by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation through its $15 -million Tottery grants program for new recreation facilities, Minister John Eakins announced. Approximately 135 projects across the province will receive financial assistance under the ('apital Grants for New Recrea- tion Facilities program," Eakins said. •This program helps people throughout On- tario by providing support for the develop- ment of new and innovative sports, fitness and recreational facilities." Locally-. the Township of Hullett received $(000 for Mullett Central School's athletic field LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH Jack Riddell MPP HURON -MIDDLESEX CONSTITUENCY OFFICES: EXETER """o"o"""oe"""""..235®0170 GODERICH o.",00"""."0524®9444 If you're outside the toll-free area: call free of charge by asking the operator for Zenith 14730. BEST INTEREST 1O1/4% Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Exeter 235-2420 Clinton 482-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc. Grand Bend 238-8484 Goderich 524-2118 Municipalities or groups that meet the program's financing and public accessibili- ty requirements are allocated funds for their projects. "The traditional 9 a.m to 5 p.m. work day and leisure habits are changing. People are recognizing the benefits of increased recreation, our senior citizens are living longer and the special needs of the physical- ly challenged have come into public focus. That's why my Ministry considers the fun- ding of innovative new recreation facilities a high priority," Eakins added. Major projects that will receive $250,000 or more will be announced in the near future. Disabled get housing boost with $5- million Housing Minister Alvin Curling recently announced details of increased provincial funding to assist in renovating homes and rental units for disabled persons. More than $5 -million has been set aside to increase housing options for disabled per- sons over a two-year period. Funds are he- ing channelled through the Ontario Home Renewal Program for Disabled Persons, the Convert -to -Rent Program and the Low -Rise Rehabilitation Program. These measures reflect our commitment to make suitable, affordable accommoda- tion available for disabled persons," Hous- ing Minister Alvin Curling said. "We are sensitive to the needs of our disabled citizens and recognize housing options must be available to enable disabled persons to live independently in the community." Enrichments to the three programs include: .Forgivable loans of up to $15,000 under the Ontario Home Renewal Program for Disabled Persons. Loans are available to disabled homeowners, or homeowners with disabled family members living with them, for modifications that make a home more ac- cessible'or suitable for a disabled occupant. The range of eligible modifications include wheelchair ramps, permanent stair glides, anti other structural changes, such as widening doorways. There are no income restrictions for applicants. •Interest-free loans of up to $5,000 through the Convert -to -Rent Program. Loans are available to landlords who are NEED Ontario ..1 THEY YOUR SUPPORT. NOW. four ( hildren need your support. Your financial support. They need it fo)rall the basic thingschil- dren require: clothing, food, and shelter. Importantly, thry need your support on a reg- ular basis. "Fhev need to know that they can count on vou. As of ,July 2, 19f7, the Support and Custody Enforcement Program will he in place to ensure that support and custody responsibilities among family members arc met. The well-being of your children depends on it. For a free booklet on the Support and (;ustodv f,nfirrc c'ment Program, contact: Communications l;r-n,ich, ,\linistry of the Attorney C;cucral, 18 Kim ,S(re ct 1,a.s(. 18th floor; 'Tbrorito ,\1.5C; /CS Mini'ar', ni rhe' A11 rn, „ r Ian 5:;cr>i1 An( xney (w,,,,,,r flAvirl PPier',,>n Prr'n'11nr „f nl.inr ®• 211$41 4 Support and Custody Enforcement Program