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6,Orono Weeklv Timles,- Wednesday, October 20, 1982 Around the Rçegion with Julie, BRy: Joîlie Rzeczycki k United Way reaches Region lal or f nhinIctiva could E W 5WW WU E W W W The United Way' can- vassers have reached 10 per- cent of their goal, a sum of $145,582. They 'ask that al workcing pieople donate 15 minutes of their work pay per week to the fund. Some groups mnaking con- tributions are local unions which have achieved 53 per- cent of their objective, raising si 800. Durham Region employees have reached 55 percent of their goal and Provincial employees have contributed $ 10,000. Other varjous fund raising projects have been organized to raise further for the United Way.. Scê,%hool janitors refuse 7 pMc, wage increase 330 Janitors emplôyed by Durhamn Board of Education, and which belong to CUPE local 218, have refused a 7 percent pay inecase. Ross Backus, Superinten- dent of Business of the Board, says if the contract is unsettled, the workers will be -imnited to a 9 percent increase which was ruled by legisiation for unsettled. contracts. Bill Dingman, chief negotiator for the Union says the provincial legisiafion bans strikes for ail public employees, but it is flot law Yet. "We still have the right to strike," said Dingman. (Bill 179 states it would limit increases to 9 percenit on con- tracts not yet settled and would restrict increases to 5 Percent in the second year.) Whitby and Cobourg Centres could close Ontario Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services recommends the closing of six provincial failities for the developmentally hanidicapi- ped, says the St. Thomjas Times Journal. It hias been reported that the ireport will be submitted to the cabinet for approval this fall. . Institutions which are recommended to close are St. Thomas Adult Re- habilitation Centre, St. Lawrence Centre in Brockville, Pine Ridge in Aurora, Blue Water Centre in Goderich, D'Arcy Place in Cobourg and Durham Centre in Whitby. IING PROOF US NOW AVAILABLE AT ritional Meal Replacement For Weight Reduction fYou Are Serlous About SING WEIGHT - IT WORKS Iso Double Spring Toning' Bounders For & Trimming Ànd General Weil Being Use Indoor Or Out end year with surplus 1A -report from the Finance Commissioner -for the Region of Durham states that Durham Region could end up with a surplus of $97,000 this year. Gary Herrema, Regional Chaîrman, says the report shows this region is in a "Good Financial Situation" despite deficits in some departments. A deficit is expected to be in the general welfare assistance program estimated at the suma of $250,000. The works department which bas a $75,739 surplus at the time being, could be subjected to a deficit if the winter weather is bad. The work and equipment necessary to clear up after major wînter storms could put the departmnent under strels says Gartley Finance Commissioner. Economy impro vin g: Sta tes Ashe George Ashe, Ontario Revenue Miister says this province is under going economic recovery because of the Govemnments five percent wage restraint. At a recent interview, Ashe defended the Davis program and attacked* opposition critics and the federal govern- ment for not declaring a na- tional wage restraint program which would cover the public and private areas of the economy. Ashe commented 'on the rising of stocks on Bay Street and Wall Street, also stating, "If there is anything we can do to get things going again, we'll do it and with our pro- gram now in effect, we think we've taken the right step. Ashe' believes if the economy is still improving by next spring, but not com- pletely, they should extend the restraint program to all sectors of the province for another year. Clarke Commencement this Saturday evening Clarke High Schôoo will be holding their annual comn- mencement ceremnonies on Saturday, October 23, 1982. The address of welcome will be forwarded by Mr. Taylor, Prinicpal. The first part of the even- ing will be the presentation of 39 awards for the high Province plans cut in welfare rolls Provincial government of- ficials are planning a trial programn set to decrease welfare roils in the region, and is planned to start next year., This prograin is designed to help people on welfare get into theworking world and keep their jobs. It will be, undertaken in three regions, Ottawa, Durham and Toronto. Robert MacDonald said no one helped these people to go out and get jobs but the pro- grain will do just that when people apply for assistance. The Provincial Ministry of Social Services is very confi- dent the programn will turn out asuccess. Newcastle's counicil member Diane Hamre ex- pressed the fact that local tax payers would flot be able to finance the program if the government did not continue to fund. Pleased with new GO proposai People who usually comn- mute on buses say they would rather ride rail. Ken Pearson of Toronto comments the niew rail systemn should be extended into Newcastle and especialy into Bowmanville. "I don't like the buses, they're just not as good as the 'trains." Richard Weir, also of Toronto who works in Whit- by said he likes the idea of the train stopping right in Whitby, which is very conve- nient for him. Diane Wilkinson of Whit- by, also likes the-plan comn- menting, "It's less of a hassie than buses, -but there could be a problemn in the parking aspect of the situation." The parking lots are over crowded. inicluding Whitby's and she wondered if they were planning to expand the parking spaces at the south end of Brock St. ~Oshawa member Chris Manson comments "training people for jobs is fine but having jobs for them is another thing. 1 achievement to individual students. Secondary School gradua-_ tion diplomnas will be presented by Mr. Dawson, Vice-Principal, for the 144 graduating grade 12 students. Secondary School honour graduation diplomas will be given to the 46 grade 13 students presented by Mr. Taylor. The aniount of students graduating with Ontario Scholars, are 17. The, Valedictorian address will be given by Sharon Chidley in the closing ceremonies. Refreshmnents will be serv- ed in the Library following commencement exercises. Public Welcome. Northumberland and Newcastle BOARD 0F EDUCATION MAKE ONE VOTE FOR W$1 .(Bl)Camr ,,~on Mody ovme t KEPHWm H (iN FRmn (AVO-Iaersoli- Octoer 3ot,900adm tr om00 p m IM Nutr if 1 A Re ------ lui