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Aid applications up; could be the economy By Holly Edwards County Editor The number of Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDQ applications has increased 50 per cent in one month, and Brunswick Comity social services director Jamie Onock said he is not sure why. But, Grrock told the board of so cial services Monday, he expects the trend to continue. "With the high unemployment rate in this area, the number of applica tions will continue to grow as the population increases. We’ll see the same trend with all the programs," he said. One reason for the increase could be that it has become increasingly easy to apply and get approved for AFDC benefits, Orrock said. In or der to process AFDC applications quickly, he said social workers are now taking the applicant’s word at face value and are conducting fewer independent verifications -- which also increases the potential for fraud. Orrock said he believes one of the worst changes has been that AFDC workers can no longer conduct home visits to verify the number of family members without Gist sched uling an appointment "The state's efforts to protect client's rights has precluded our rights to do verifications,* he said. "And each time the program is altered to accommodate more people, it gets easier to defraud the jrgency." The social services department must process AFDC applications within 30 days in order to avoid .being penalized by the state. As more and more AFDC applications .come in, Orrock said the processing time will naturally increase. Cur rently, Brunswick County AFDC workers process applications in an .average of 13 days, which is one of the fastest averages in the state. If the number of AFDC applica tions continues to increase rapidly, Orrock said he will soon need more staff members to keep the process ing time within the 30-day limit "Everybody’s having to see more people, but it’s not so bad they can’t keep up," said AFDC supervisor Lois Carter. But Carter added, if the Land use hearing Tuesday A public workshop on Brunswick County’s proposed 1992 Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) land use plan update will be held Tuesday, Oc tober 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the public assembly building at the county govern ment center near Bolivia. The county’s land use plan is required to be updated every five years. It provides information on the local economy, population growth, environ mental features and land use trends. The purpose of the plan is to provide a foundation upon which local government can base its decisions on budgets, ordinances and zoning regulations so that land use conflicts can be kept to a minimum. ‘The state's efforts to protect client's rights has precluded our rights to do verifications. And each time the program is altered to accommodate more people, it gets easier to defraud the agency Jamie Orrock Agency director number of appBcacioas; wti—es to increase, it will become incieasacgh difficult for workers K> keep up until the pace. "Fall usually is tie busiest time of ^ forAFDC. Aksefthsthasio with aDJ ttSne seasonal etnpknTnent in due conwy,’’' Carter said. "And m die winter moncJts expenses may be higjtei, due kids midst need some new clothes.' In other business discussed by the board of social services Monday: •Orrock told the board that the number of children placed in foster care is increasing, and said that ad dictive drugs and alcohol play a role in most of these cases. Orrock also blamed the increase on the fact that relatives are becoming more reluc tant to take custody of the children when parents abandon them. 'The grandmothers are fed up,' he said. "They’re just not going to do it anymore." Statewide, Orrock said the number of children in foster care is explod ing, and that the situation is becom ing a very expensive preposition. In Brunswick County, foster parents are paid S265 per month for each child in their care. •The county’s Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) program has exceeded the state’s 11-percent panic ipalion rate for the fust time. There are currently 119 participants in the program, which is 18.68 per cent of the total number of people in the county who are eligible to par ticipate. •Onock said he expects to soon have the preliminary results of the time management and employee reclassification study being per formed for the social services de partment, and other county depart ments, by David M. Griffith and As sociates of Raleigh. "It will be interesting to see what a supposedly unbiased, outside agency has to say," Orrock said. Revaluations are required to be completed at least every eight years. Data collectors evaluate about 40 to 50 parcels of property each day. and leave a dated marker on the door of each house they assess. Ttey should not ask to come into the house, they should be able to produce identification and their vehicles should be marked. Williamson said. The main dungs they will be looking for. he said, are changes or improvements in the property. Property owners w ho are not satisfied with the revaluation of their property can appeal the appraisal informally in a meeting with county officials and the data collector. Property owners who are still not happy can appeal formally to the Brunswick County Board of Equalization and Review. Beyond that, property owners can appeal to the N. C- Property Tax Commission and, beyond that, to the N. C Court of Appeals. 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Sykes Marine Captain Steve Sykes, Owner Commercial and residential waterfront construction calls for the specialized knowledge and experience of a marine contractor. When your building plans include marine structures, call the local experts at Sykes dm. Located on Long Beach Road in Southport, they may be reached by calling 457601 Svkes Marine can send someone out to your property to give you a free, noobiigario® estate on the building or repair job you want done. When you contract with them, vou can be sure thatthev wffi complete vour job as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Their skilled workmen and supervisors are proud of the fine work they do and of the excellent reputation they have earned in the area. SykesMvaeconstructs docks, floating docks, piers, bulkheads, decks and ramps for commercial or residential use They provide other services such as pile driving and erosion control as well as boat salvage and boat repair. 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Keeping this in mind, petite refers more to height titan to size. The wofiwffl minder 5T will encounter the latest fashions and accessories to accentuate her smaller feuensMts in sires 2 thru II and small to ext ra-large The Petite Quarter is a unique shop that provides the petite woman rf thus area with the current stvles she expects and demands, with none of the problems associated with eemeitiwal sang. Whether you're planning on updating your current wardrobe or creating an entirely new ensemfcfie. the MswBKianscious staff at The Petite Quarter will gladly assist you in selecting just the right item. Ttwex«pc*e selection of sportswear and dresses that can be classic'to contemporary, casual to cocktail are made expressly for tire woman who has found it difficult to find up-to-the minute fashions in her size. If you' re a "gpxl tiling ® a small pactage". stop in at The Petite Quarter where fashion sophistication for the shorter woman is am enable reality. Oak Island Century Hardware & Tbol Rental bdi smith, owner Oak Island Centarv Hardware & Tool Rental, located at 200 Yaupon Drive in Yaupon Beach, phone 27032, kts betreme Stow® as tire do-it-yourself headquarters in this community. Whatever vour hardware requirements item fee. \w are sure jo find what you want at this well stocked store. They feature hand tools, electrical and pfemfeiK tixtwres. power tools, kitchenware, lawn and garden supplies and much more, all at very reasonable prices Ttwse and mamv other types of mere handise are offered in a wide variety of colors, sizes and grades. Sewraer or later, a! of us must patronize a hardware store for something'we need. At Oak Island Centurv Hardware & Tool Rental, the service is always courteous and quick, and you can count on their help in selecting tie most apwropriwe items for am application. Whether you're building a cabinet or staining the backyard fence, their experienced personnel will assist you in selecting the proper tools and supplies. The management of this well respodneti scare Hates jo feel that its good reputation is based on personal service as well as durable hardware items. Quoity name brand products, sensible working man s prices and superior service are three great reasons to rely on Ibk IstiwI Ottxry Hardw are & Tool Rental for all your hardware needs. Why not stop in soon0 Manpower Temporary Services Many business owners are now taking advantage of the temporal employment services offered bv XLafmerTttnporan Services Ser\ ing the entire area, they are located at 450 Fountain Drive in Wilmington, pfewrae 7H>»ti Yew will find a professional service here featunng dependable temporary personnel. 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Anyone interested in the fte5ab®fcy and career oenefits that temporary employment offers is also encouraged to call Manpower Itapravv Smites today Their representatives keep the wheels of business running smoothly. ive Home Health Care Co Seningthe Area For 12 Years When it causes to health care for a loved one-there s no place like home! When a patient requires basic day fcMhv nursing care or must have a prolonged convalescence, they’ are frequently happier and recover more quksty n their on home At CompnfhfMsivc Home Health Care, located in Supply' on US. Highway 17. phone 754-8133, they are dedkafeed prafessjcnak specializing in providing quality' home health care. They feature a complete in-the-nome musing service. RXs. physical ana occupational therapists, speech pathologies, medical social workers and home health aides are all av ailable Their qualified, competent personnel are carefully screened and tested under the supervtswc of a Registered Nurse, and they are banded and insured for your protection. Hourly and * " nr ^ a * n* — — ^ — a — .. r s v i Ci—nkmr lIwuHtaitf^w'Shand^ vour particular requaremerts in a prefesar«^ »iTf¥tprtialmarw-r Every pattern and family has unique needs, and the dedicated personnel here can provide them with an indivi dnfad care plan reflecting theuneeds as a whole. Fbr that extra special attentat you deserve, and that touch of escdfcnttjrmespea cal CmapreheuroHiune Health Care. Remember, peace of mind begms with personal care.
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