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4-Orono Weekly Timies, Wednesday, 'March 23rd, 1977 DOuG OFAT, .PP.DUHA ES This week I think we should deal with the problems of the Region of Durham with regard ta increases in costs ta local citizens. Over the past number of weeks we have received at the offices in Bowmanvîlle, Oshawa, and Toronto a great number of camplaints regarding regiôi_ý al government. Alil of these complaints seem ta deal with increasing costs which resi- dents feel are a direct or indirect resuit of regional government in aur area. 1 arn sure that every persan is aware of the kinds of increas-, es in water and sewer rates which have been occurred as a resuit of the region, under the Region of Durham Act, being required ta set up a regional works department and having a regional sewer and water system. There appears ta be a great deal of aiclty in dealing with this particular questinx, and no- boy 'seems ta be able ta provide the kind of answers we want. 1 note, with interest, that Sne group of people are gaing ta begin a series of protests about this in the Town of Whitby and are reported in the press cantemplating not paying their taxes. 1 note as well that other graups are planning information sessions and the Oshawa and District Labour Council has placed a notice in the local press and on Mlarch 23, 7 p.m. at the UAW Hall on 44 Bond St. E., in Oshawa, that a meeting will be held ta which regional representatives and the pub- lic at large are invited ta discuss this issue. Ilt may well be that these meetings will see the begiýnning of some action ta change the present situation sa that people will have more contrai over the ways and the amaounts of money spent by regional gavernmient. 1 mnust stress that at tais point from rereadîn.g the Region of Durham Act the present members of council have merely been cornplying with the legisiation as it was set down by the provincial gavernment. Ta change the Region of Durham Act is nat within the power of the regional cauncillars or the regional couneil itself. t reste salely with the legielation and that is one of the areas where we wîll have ta, press further ta make changes. To date we have had na luck in getting changes in regional gavern- ment acts but we intenld ta continue with this because it appears that the whole sys- temn is camfing ta a haît because of high caste. High costs at this point is of particular concern especially ta a lot of people who are an fixed incarnes. Pensioners and others are-writing lettere regarding the price of hydro, especialiy in rural areas; the high cast of food which in most cases has. gone up drastically, and the rise in municipal taxes and includ- ing the water and sewer rates. One minor point on this which should be brought ta regoional council's attention is that when the sewer and water rates were separated from the tax bill this meant that tax rebate program for, senior citizens would flot apply to the total amount of the tax bill. In some cases this meant a loss in taxable dlaim for seniors of $10.00 to $15.00. 1 arn sure this was flot the intention of the change in billing processes but that is what did happen. It appears to us that at some point down the Une that regional government's req- uest of, the Treasurer of Ontario to provide transition- ai grants in the area of seven million dollars should be looked at much more closely, The Treasurer, if you recaîl, respond ed that he felt that something in the'area of one to two million would be appropriate and 1 would like to, know just why regional council's request was reject- ed out of hand and the Treasurer's amaunt substi- tuted înstead, t seerns that what happens in such cases is that every time you have a shortfall in provincial funds the- local taxpayers must make up the difference. Police budget seeks 23.6 percent increase The Durham Region police commission presented the regional finance committee today with what could be- come the most contraversial budget the region has ta deal with this year. The commission wants to spenid a total of $10,451,753, which is a 23.6 per cent increase over the 1976 com- mission budget. Regional taxpayers have been asked to contribute $6,- 654,252 towards the budget, an increase in their share of 20.5 per cent. The proposed increase prompted the committee ta decide ta reopen the contra- versial issue of the Whitby police station. The committee asked the commission to present it with information about the ramifi- cations of either closing the station or having it operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p mn. daily. Last year an atternpt by many regional councillors ta close the station was unsue- cessful largely because of strong opposition from Whit- by councillors and residents. The commission's budget includes an additional 45 new positions ta the 348-members Durham regianal police f orce. Twenty-five new offict-ýi' would he required to fulfili an arbitration award requiring two-man squad cars at night. Another 18 more officers are required because the department wiIl be expanding into the former Clarke and Darlîngton Townships. Two civilian support staff will also be hired. WaIk it to m!A IL"hXSERV-n lMI r1C E S TA TION: Highway 25 and 115, just north of Newcastle I * - q~ Premoumin Quahity Pooducte * At the Most Reasonableg ~~ prices - Stove %011 U * ~ Diesel 0OH Available i an qantity Phonle 987-4215 Kefndal News F rom the First of March, tili the 17th of March we enjoyed perfect Spring like weather. Then we had aur equinoctual gales and snow storme. On March .21 the snowmobiles were out in the Kendal Provincial Recreation Park. On Sunday morning we enjayed. a tria by Robin Ibbotson, Conine Turansky and Terry Moffatt entitled, "I have mnansion Juet over the hilltop In that bright land Where we'll neyer graw ahi." Terry accampanied the sang on her guitar. Rev. A. Tizzard read St. John 7:32-53, choosing as hie topic, "As they saw Jesus - the Sinners" The Pharisees fohlow the ceremonial tribal iaw and kept the tradition of hundred of man-made rules. They had rules as ta whom a young man should marry, if a hen laid an egg on Sunday it would be thrown away etc., etc. They stuck ta the-doctrines of men and they called everyone else sinners. Now the sa called "Isinners" invîted Jesue into their homes and he went, "11e ate with publicane and' sin- ners ". "Neyer spake man likè this man", said the officer. They followed him because he came ta be their friend. He was the good shepherd going out ta seek the lost sheep. H1e challenges us today to, follow Him. Next Sunday's themne will be "As the disciples saw Hlm". On Saturday, March 19th, Mr. Harvey Aikens, hie son Tom of Pontypool and ïriend Miss N. Edmunde of Toronto vîsited the sugar bush of Mr. Allan Downes and enjayed the pancakes and mayple syrup. Then they had supper with Mr. and Mrs. G. Cathcart.. The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Rocs Patton was celebrated im the Oddfellowe Hall, Orono an Saturday 'evening, March 19. Their family af seven and four son-in-laws were there. Ar-, round exghty gueste attended. The carnmunity gave them carpeting for the living room, and the family gave them a farty-five piece dinner set. The gueste enjoyed the even- ing dancing. Mr. Edward Carscadden took a býus load of K<endai and Newtonville folks ta the New Toronto Eaton centre an Wednesday of last week. Lt is a very interesting place. The dining raom on the sixth floor is made ta represent a ship. Lt will seat one thausand diners. We ate at the captain's table. CONSTrRUCTIVE COMPANIONSHIP . s what Big Brothers is ail about. THE ONE MAN ONE Boy principle of understâttding and trienidship has been the basis of the success ot the Big Brother program in Canadla for mYorea than 60 years. THE BIG BROTHER . . . is a THIE LITTLE BROTHER -. . is a mature and concerned man 18 or boy, usually between the ages ot 6 over otgood character. He may be and 16, who, because of death, marrled or single, and may corne divorce, desertion or separation from any walk of lite. He is a lacks an adequate maie figure in voluniteer, willing to invesi a fewi his life. Without the com- hours a week In the futur e ot a boy panionship and guidance ot a who needs a frlend. mature maie adult, he is otten more vuinerable to social and emotional pressures. INFORMATION REGARDINO: Little Brothers Who are these boys? They are fatherless boys, usually living in their own homes. Where do thes e boys corne fromn? MAany are reterred to the agency by their mohers. schools and Cther social agencies acquainted with their situation. FOR MORE INFORMAVION: 623-6646 TOGETHER.. . the Big and Little Brother share mutual interests, or hobbies. A sporting event orlbLrary visit, a tlshing trip, or work project mnay occupoy the time they share .. . together. in thîs manner. the boy is given an opportunfity to become a happier, better adjusted person,w1hlle theman partîcipates n one ot the rnost rewarding experiences of his lie. Big Brothers What type of men become Big Btrothers? Men who care, who undlerstanid and appreciate the art of friendship. These VOILunteers are 18 yeers ot age, or over and are eifher marrled or single. What are the responsbiities of a Big Brother? A Big Brother is expected to see his Little Brother regularly once a selkfoir an everae ot Ithree or tour hours. This appeals to many busy people whose free time varies each week. A Big Brother is expected to keep in contact with the social worker once a month a-nd ks invlted to group meetings throughout the year. Bm I Brother,"ifteresteu inibecorning a ~i 13ohr"piease Send to, Big Brother Associat iong Bowrnanville,cint. of lNewcostleàAdes.-ý.... «... ..... tal ýîke.ý say "Thank you- t a ah participants and ............ ...... ..... . sponsors whe holpod durinmg theI Postal Code. T ... eL.No ...I... 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