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b "We all have some difficulties with the Social Contract," she said. v"Hopefully there can be some flexi- bility to deal with this so we can protect our taxpayers in terms of the money we have to find within our budget." 7 which includes staff, elected om- cials and union representatives - to brainstorm cost cutting ideas. To date, the Town has identified more than $800,000 in savings and staff has been requested to find Joys to offset the remaining $500,000. Part of this process was the formation of a special task force , At Council Mulvale admitted the GTA mayors' meetings have no real empowerment but added "We do seem to get the premier's attention." In the meantime. Town staff are working fast and furiously behind the scenes to find solutions to NDP deficit reduction measures which, according to Town Manager Harry Henderson, have created a "serious impact" on the 1993 budget. These include new retail sales taxes on municipalities to generate revenue; an "expenditure control plan" which reduces provincial grants to municipalities and the Social Contract which further reduces unconditional grants. Total impact on the town is approximate- ly $1,314,000. j Ihformation from all sources will be turned over to the 1993 Budget Committee which reconvenes Tuesday, July 6th. . ' Monday night, Council voted in favor of a motion by Ward 5 coun- cillor Liz Behrens to endorse the GTA resolution. i "The provincial government fails to take into consideration the restraint that has happened in municipalities to date," said Peter Robertson, mayor of Brampton and host of Friday's meeting. "In the City of Brampton employees have Wen 10 days off without pay prior to the Social Contract." women and Human Rights Committee. At the core of the discussion was a May 6 decision by the Policy Committee of the Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) to change the guidelines of adult sex films to per- mit the inclusion of activities previ- ously disallowed. As a result of out; side pressure the OFRB will re- examine its decision this fall but Williams was on hand to seek Jhkville's assistance in keeping up the heat. There is a long list of municipalities that have already taken up the fight. In blunt terms Williams explained to Council the kinds of activities that Mulvale said some cities and towns - such as Stoney Creek and Hamilton - are well ahead of the province and have already imple- mented similar measures. Mulvale said the NDP govem- ment must recognize the "com- pelling legal and moral liability" of delivering essential services at the municipal level. The "vast differ- ences" in size of the province's municipalities .. and therefore how they deliver services - make it dim- hult to have blanket legislation pi'ove workable. Mississauga mayor and GTA chair Hazel McCallion agreed say- ing. "Every municipality is different and many cannot afford to have staff off for up to 12 days without a serious impact on services." Councillors may not be able to explain precisely what Oakville':; standards are when it comes to obscenity but Monday night they made it clear there's a line a caring community just will not cross. Free speech, censorship and everything in between were issues mised during a lengthy debate initiat- ed by Dr, Linda Williams, chairman of the Canadian Federation of University Women's Status of Women and Human Rights (Continued from page 1) tion "safely and effectively." Town approves resolution By HOWARD MOZEI Oakville Beaver Saw“ Iouncil opposes easing of adult film censorship would be permitted if the OFRB had its way. calling the Boanrs decision "appalling." In her comer from the start was Ward 2 councillor Kathy Graham who was similarly disgusted by the list of acts. "They are sickening to see on paper, never mind to see on film," she said. "Society has to stand up to the federal and provincial govern- ments and put an end to this situa- tion." its way. call "appalling." start was IN Graham wlu bv the list of At Williams' urging - joined by impassioned pleas by other council- "It's quite common for people to knock on the door and if it appears nobody is home, to break in," said Acting Det. Sgt. Peter Hodgson. Police said someone knocked on the front door but the woman ignored the knock, Minutes later, a side door leading to a laundry room of the home was kicked in by two men. The woman didn't think the callers would be thieves testing to see if someone was home. Fortunately. the two thieves were also surprised and ran off when the woman confronted them. No one was injured, said Hadron Regional Police. The incident occurred at 12:30 p.m. while the 39- year-old woman and her 9-year-old son were in their Fleetwood Road house. An Oakville woman who ignored a knock on her door Friday was surprised when minutes later two men kicked in a side door to her home. Woman confronts burglars after door kicked in adopt a Stoney Creek resolution to petition the government for "tougher and tighter" obscenity and morality laws resulting in the eventual elimina- tion of the sale and rental of X-rated videos. The unanimity Graham had called for, however, was not to be, Ward 2 councillor Fred Oliver - the lone dissenting vote - questioned motion by Graham to petition both the provincial and federal govern- ments to bring the OFRB into align- ment with the Criminal Code and to )unc At The officer advised anyone caught in a similar Cir. cumstance to immediately dial 911. "Don't do anything that would put yourself in darr. get. Don’t challenge them. In this case there was noth~ ing else to do because they were just there when the woman came along the hall," said Hodgson. Such a can is considered a priority by police and officem will respond immediately, Hodgson said. Police are hoping the two men involved in Friday's break-in may have knocked on other doors in the neighborhood or were seen by someone. The first man is described as white, 16 to 20 years, five-feet ll-inches tall with a thin build, short curly red hair, and freckled. He wore a baseball cap and black pants. The second man was also white, 16 to 20 years, five-feet 10Anchet tall with dark hair. He was wearing a baseball jacket, dark pants and a dark hat. In taVor rrlr and who sets them?" he asked. Graham responded by saying that while she could not set these stan- dards down on paper, she projected that the population of Oakville would agree as to the perversity of the list. Ward l's Ralph Robinson agreed saying, "It’s time that we seize every opportunity to make a statement. We have a conscience that tells us what the mean md me what is not. What are our who sets them' Nhi 'utr b: and mty my palitics have either endorsed Stoney Creek's resolution or passed one of their own. Until Monday night, Oakville was not among them. "We must be careful not to ignore the recommendations in the fall and 'tlf mdards are." cording to William Buy a 6 oz. Homemade Burger and a regular soft drink at regular price and receive a ii oz. Homemade Burger FREE.' (OFFER EXPIRES JUNE 2993) 6 OZ. HOMEMADE BURGER BEBE BENNY'S r St Pla e) 849-6969 8 Famous Deli mum k new standards but cautioned against making a decision based solely on Williams' information without first seeing the Board's policy in its entire- ty, (with coupon) it slip through," she said. Ward 5 councillor Sean Weir said was' not in favor of the OFRB'a am Mon.-Sat 1O