By Carol McIntire
Editor
September 23, 2008
Carroll County residents affected by last week’s power outage may qualify for assistance from the Carroll County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS).
Lorrie Cline of DJFS told county commissioners last Thursday there are three programs available.
Cline said the department received $55,000 in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds and $11,000 in non-TANF funds to assist residents.
The programs include the following:
Food Stamp replacement program- This program provides funds to replace spoiled food that was purchased with food stamps. Requests for this program must be received by 4 p.m. this Wednesday.
TANF-eligible families -Prevention Retention Contingency Disaster Benefits - Families with minor children in the household or a pregnant woman with a monthly income under 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Deadline for this program is Oct. 17. The household cannot be receiving food stamps.
Adults and disabled individuals not eligible for TANF - Adults 55 years of age and older without minor children or individuals without minor children who are receiving disability benefits are eligible for this program. The person cannot be receiving food stamps. The deadline to apply is Oct. 17.
Cline said additional information on the programs is available at the Carroll County DJFS, 95 E. Main St., Carrollton. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:45 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
In other business, commissioners:
-WERE updated on the county’s emergency declaration by Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Cottis. Cottis said the Carroll County Volunteer Fire Station was open as respite center where residents could take a hot shower and obtain water. Cottis said both power companies brought in additional crews to assist with restoring power.
“Everyone involved did a super job,” Cottis said. “Churches provided meals, the fire station opened and neighbors helped neighbors. Everyone pitched in and helped. It was a very good effort.”
-MODIFIED the language in the levy for the sheriff’s department that will appear on the November election ballot to reflect the money will be used for criminal justice services instead of criminal justice system. The change was requested by the Ohio Secretary of State.
- AGREED to allow the Golden Age Retreat to administer flu shots to county employees who are not covered by the county insurance program at a cost of approximately $2,400 for the nearly 55 employees. Commissioner Tom Wheaton said flu shots are covered for employees on the county’s insurance program.
-SIGNED a proclamation proclaiming Sept. 21-27 as National Child Passenger Safety Week in Carroll County at the request of the Carroll County Safe Kids Chapter. A child car seat safety check is scheduled for Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Huebner Chevrolet. The chapter is also conducting an educational program for 11 and 12 year olds about the importance of wearing a seat belt. The Safe Kids Chapter will honor the first baby born the week of Sept. 21-27 as the County’s “Be Safe Little Buckeye” baby with a variety of gifts.
-RECEIVED the weekly dog pound report showing 26 impounded, 24 tagged and four redeemed.
-Announced Autumn Rd. will be closed Oct. 10-12 from 7 a.m .until 5 p.m. 500 feet east of its intersection with SR 332 for the Algonquin Mill Festival The road will also be closed Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. for setup.
-RECEIVED a letter from Golden Age Retreat Superintendent Ollie Hawkins commending her employees for their efforts and patience during the three days last week the facility was without power. Even though the facility has generators, Hawkins noted several services were not available.
-AGREED to accept quotes from auctioneers until 4 p.m. Oct. 1 for those interested in conducting the county surplus auction.
-ANNOUNCED the office will be closed Sept. 26 so the clerks can attend a training session.
-LEARNED from Commissioner Larry Garner he spoke with personnel from the engineer’s department concerning issues raised by Larry Hawk regarding Brush and Bellflower Rd. pavement and signs. |
