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Miss Dyana Layng, director of the Clarke Musuem located in the upper rooms of the Clarke Library in Orono is shown above making the last minute changes to the hair sb ling of the mannequin in the sewing room. The sewing room is one of many such rooms in the museum that will open to the public this coming Friday with the yearly official opening on Sunday, May 25th during the reception and garden party being held in honour of Mr. A. A. Drum mond of Orono. Regional departments to cut budgets On Thursday of last week Durham Region Departments were told to cut budgets so that the increase in the ~~i erall regional budget would -><ot go beyond 24 percent. The finance committee hopes to reduce the proposed budget by $1,279,000 bringing the total down to $11,970,000. This still would be an increase of 24 percent over that of 1974. The first proposed proposed budget for 1975 showed a 37.5 percent increase over the 1974 total budget. This increase increase was unacceptable to the finance committee. It was pointed out that there are two main reasons for the large increase this year. In 1974 not all staff had been "X.. hired as it was the first year of operation. Also it was not until earlier this year that the Region took over certain roads in the city of Oshawa as regional roads and a substantial substantial road debt. The reduction is not a request but rather an order. If departments do not make the necessary reductions then the finance committee will make the cuts for them. The public works department department is to reduce their budget by $500,000, the police department department a cut of $389,000, the social services $121,000, for' finance $130,oOO and the planning and development department a cut of $61,000. It can be expected that the regional rate will increase by the 24 percent for 1975. commends citizens Fire Chief Jim Hayman of the Town of Newcastle prais ed the efforts of two Bowmari- ville men who aroused six apartment dwellers early last Wednesday morning when a fire was detected coming from window above The Pet Shop in Bowmanville. The Pet shop is located at 32 King Stree. The two rushed into the building calling out fire and aroused six residents in two apartments above the shop. Damage to the building has been estimated at more than $25,000. The building is owned by John Van Munster of Oshawa with the Pet Shop being operated by Hans Lamers of Orono. A number of pets were lost in the fire. Going to highest court The Town of Durham which has been fighting the use of the name 'Durham' for the Region of Durham has now asked that the highest court in Canada entertain an appeal against a decision which allows the local region to carry the name 'Durham '. Yesterday, Tuesday, the' Town sent representatives to Ottawa for an appearance before the Supreme Court of Canada in a final attempt to dose out the use of the name Durham by Durham Region. The battle started back in Decmeber of 1973. The Supreme Supreme Court of Ontario first approved in favour of the Town of Durham. An appeal by the Region and the Province turned this decision around. Later the Town was unsuccessful before the Ontario Ontario Court of Appeal and the, last move in Ottawa will certainly close the matter. ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE LIFE An accident Friday morning morning on Highway 115 just east of Orono claimed the life of 69 year old Emma Hunter of Toronto. The car in which she was a passenger was driven, by her husband. The second car involved in the accident was driven by Robert Drew- ry, also from Toronto. Both Mr. Hunter and Mr. Drewry were treated at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville Bowmanville apd la ter released. The accident took place at 3.10 a.m. A ehihnahua dog disappeared disappeared from the scene of the accident but was found six tours later by an OPP officer at the exact site of the accident. ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, MAY 21st, 1975 To honour local artist on Sunday ..Mr. A. A. Drummond, a noted artist and musician of Orono is to be honoured this Sunday afternoon, May 25th at the Clarke Public Library where a showing of his paintings are on exhibition. The affairs is of an informal nature and everyone is invited to attend to meet Mr. Drummond, Drummond, to view his paintings that hang in the library and to enjoy a program of music, lemonade, cookies and the atmosphere of a garden party. Thirty paintings by Mr. Drummond dating back to the early 1900s are on display in an excellent setting within the library. The works include both oils and water colours with the latter being more numerous. The Rebehak Lodge members members will be serving cookies, cakes and lemonade throughout throughout the afternoon, 2 to 4 p.m. A program of music is also to be provided on a special stage outside. This program will include the popular Country Country Four Quartette and the Concordia Pops Concert Orchestra Orchestra of Oshawa. The orchestra orchestra has a membership of some forty musicians and has a full range of string, woodwind woodwind and brass instruments. They will play popular, well- known scores during their program. Other features will include a visit through the Museum as well as a small display of antique cars and Miss Patsy Reid with her horse and buggy. There is no charge for the afternoon and the committee in charge is hopeful that everyone will take the opportunity opportunity to be part of the activities while honouring Mr. Drummond. The program will start at 2.00 p.m. and continue until 4.00p.m. OHAP too costly states Potticary Province turns down CP dump Lyall now sides with Mayor Rickard Last Monday morning a report was tabled in the provincial legislature to the effect that No CPR dump will be approved for a site in the south of Hope Township. The report was tabled by William Newman, Minister of the Environment, The statement was made following almost two and a half years of debate, confrontation confrontation and an extensive environmental environmental hearing. "Certain unspoiled lands, because of their potential benefit to the public and to the environment in their natural state, should not be violated", stated the Minister. He said that the development of 1 major, long-term disposal sites on these unspoiled lands is not in the public interest. He also intimated that there were more desirable alternatives. The proposal involved a 250 acre site to be developed as a land-fill site of a total land area of 470 acres, south of Highway 401 just east of the Service Centre in Hope Township. Township. Mr. Newman stated that the government has committeed itself to establishing waste recycling plants in various centres throughout the province. province. The decision by the government government delighted such groups as HOPE, (Help Oust Pollution Escalation). F I EXCEL IN LATIN AMERICAN DANCES Mr. and Mrs. Len. Guy of Orono on Saturday in a dance competition held at Club Lorely won the most points in the ' "tin American segment of the competition. Competitors \ " e from Oshawa, Rexdale, Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Guy placed first in one division of the dance and second in a couple of others. A GOOD TURNOUT AT MOSPORT ...... Not only was there a good'turnout on Monday evening for the Tyrone fireworks display at Mosport but the park was busy all week-end with a number of races held throughout the week-end holiday. It has been reported tnat Councillor Lyall has now sided with Mayor Rickard over the proposed purchase of the Honeywell plant in Bowmanville Bowmanville with the building to be used for town offices and public works depot. Councillor Lyall has stated that he no longer supports the move to purchase the building. building. He said that although it was a good deal it is the wrong time. He cites a possible tax increase of 37.5 percent at the regional level, a 12 mill educational hike and a further further 20 mill municipal mill rate rise as the reasons for changing his mind. He states that the taxpayers will nave their hands full with these increases let alone adding more. Mayor Rickard was the only member of council to oppose the purchase when it came before council over a week ago. Although he opposed the proposal council did give a first reading to a bylaw to make the purchase. However they are to await, a report from their own department as well as giving some time for public input. The 40,000 square foot plant is to cost $615,000 and with renovations the total cost could be above the one million dollar mark. OSHAWA MAYOR STATES Oshawa Mayor J. Potticary of Oshawa condemned the provincial OHAP program as being too costly to local taxpayers. . , , He stated that each new house built in Oshawa cost $4,163 to service and that the maximum that the province will pay under their OHAP scheme amounts to only $600. Further he said this is only a one-time grant while services must be continued along with the life of the building. In speaking on housing he said he was well aware of the need for housing but said that the City did not want to sign an agreement with the pro vince for thousands of homes "which would become a burden for present-day taxpayers. He said even with the high levies obtained by Oshawa that taxpayers had to subsidize each home by $1,469.00. The Mayor questioned how long could they keep business and industry in the municipality municipality with extra burdens coming onto their assessements. The Town of Newcastle plan for the Courtice area is under the OHAP scheme. The Town of Bowmanville study and the Village of Newcastle study, yet to be made public, both come under the. OHAP scheme, scheme, which Mayor Potticary states is costly. Mr. O&car Skeidmg (left) along with Mr. Clare Martin )right) admire a ring that has 1 been presented to Mr. Skel- ding in recognition of his 82nd birthday on Sunday. The ring was presented by Mr. Robert Chater on behalf of the Leskard community at a reception held in Mr. Skel- ding's honour. The reception was held in the Leskard United Church with some fifty friends being in attendance. Ladies of the community served cake, ice cream, and tea to those in attendance. Mr. Skelding was a life-time resident of Leskard area -where he farmed. He is now a resident at Strathaven Lodge where he is active in doing craft works and keeps physically physically fit by walking at least three times a day.