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More than $1 million ojf from *76 budget Durham Region's five standing, standing, committees, ;iiv police commission and health unit , appear, to have succeded in cutting the net, regional budget, budget, by more than $1 million, Only the police commission did not meet the goal set. by regional council last week, to cut. its spending by $250,000. They were able to cut $211,000 and the finance committee appeared pleased with the police commission's efforts. Only the public works ••••••• UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev, B.E. Long B. Th. >RGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR Mr. Douglas DeWell Sunday, March 21,1976 Orono United Church Church School 10:06 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Group immediately after Church Upper C.E. Auditorium Kirlîÿ United Church Morning Worship 9: 45 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Dial-A-Thought 983-9151 St. Saviours ANGLICAN Established 1869 Regular Sunday Worship Service -10:00 a.m. Holy Communion First and Third Sundays Morning Prayer - Second and Fourth ' . Sundays Holy Baptism by appointment with Rector 987-4745 Rev. H. Robert Hayne, B A., L.Th. Don't leave It to Chance Be sure your home is truly protected by a good policy Call us now Mil Ison Insurance Agency Office: Corner of Church and Cobbledick Street . 983-5032 budget was referred back to the committee by the finance committee during its day long budget delibertations Thurs- day at regional headquarters in Whitby. Regional council last week asked all standing committees committees to contribute to the $1,1 million cut,in net regional spending in an attempt to reduce the region's portion of the tax increase from 28 per cent to 18.5. Tlie finance committee voted, voted, to dump the public works document hack in the laps of the committee due to the lack of attention it had been given. Public works had been asked to pare $500,000 from its 1976 costs. Coun. John Aker (Oshawa) said the committee had jugt endorsed the recommendations recommendations made by commissioner Bob Richardson and hadn't properly reviewed it themselves. themselves. Apparently the committee committee told members to review the commission suggested suggested budget cuts. The works department also used the increase in lot levies as a cost saving measure, which the finance committee earlier indicated would not be accepted. The amount public works used for lot levies amounted to $185,000. They must now find another area in which to, cut that, amount and have it before the finance committee Tuesday. Mr. Richardson pointed out his department had been placed in a difficult position in' cutting nine per cent off its net budget. He noted other areas such as planning 3.7 per cent had to becut, social services, 6.6 per cent and health unit 2.2 per cent. , .The finance committee received received and concurrred the planfiinjJ and development, social services, finance and management committee budget budget cuts. | Planning had been asked to pare $50,000 from its budget and came up with a recommended recommended figure of $50,243. Finance was also asked to PROPOSE COMMITTEE ATTEND 32 MEETINGS IN LESS THAN THREE' Months 1 a'half^nonths. When no real action was being taken by council on the schedule Counc. Cowman asked if, the matter was to be filed into file 13 and forgotten. The matter was turned over to the Hydro Liaison Committee Committee who are to be asked to attend the meetings and report back to council. ■ Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 17th, 1976 .3--- William C. Hall, B - Comm. Chartered Accountant Phone Newcastle 987-4240 . ALL DAY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY * John Gibson (right) endeavours endeavours to make a point at the Orphans re-union with John Shetler, Howard Quinney and Carl Flintoff. No doubt boosting boosting of all the goals he used to score for the club. Homes for aged won , t be impaired The latest $200,000 cut from the region's social services committee budget will not in trim $50,000 and it come up with a figure one dollar less than planning, $50,242. Social services came up $93 short of its $200,000 goal, however, finance committee members concurred with the recommendation and complimented complimented commissioner Doug Doug Johns for his efforts. Although the committee concurred witli the planning and finance budgets,, Coun. Gerry Emm (Whitby ) said he hoped more saving could have been made in these departments. The committee will, meet again Tuesday to make its final consideration for the final Region of Durham 1976 budget. any way impair the present level of service at Durham's three homes for the aged, social services commissioner Doug Johns said Thursday. The cuts will meari, however, however, a $1 a day increase for intermediate or residential care residents and a .,$2 per day increase for 40 per cent bf residents in extended care. Daily rates for intermediate intermediate care will now be $13.75 while 40 per cent of the residents in extended care, who require IV2 tô 2Ç 2 of professional care each day and can afford the increase, will now pay $8.15 per day. The increased revepue by implementing these rate' hikes hikes will be about $78,000.: -, Cut From The Hip TQWN OF NEWCASTLE ONTARIO HOME RENEWAL PROGRAM Notice to Town of Newcastle Homeowners PURPOSE OF THE ONTARIO HOME RENEWAL PROGRAM ( O.H.R.P. ) The purpose of O.H.R.P. is to provide financial assistance to owner occupants of residential properties to rehabilitate their homes to local standards as approved by the Ministry of Housing. The program is particularly directed to the rehabilitation of substand : ard dwellings, with emphasis on faulty structural and sanitary conditions, and the up-grading of plumbing, heating and electrical system. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOME OWNERS A system of loans (repayable and foregiven) to pay for flie property rehabilitation is available to Town of Newcastle homeowners whose "adjusted family income" does not exceed $12,500. The interest rate of the, loan, and the amount of the forgivable portion or grant of the loan, is geared to family incomé. The maximum amount of the loan shall not exceed $7,500.00 apd repayment of the loan, excluding the forgivable .portion or grant, commences after completion of improvements. FURTHER INFORMATION RE O.H.R.P. Brochures explaining the program in greater detail are available at the Town of Newcastle Municipal Offices. Those residents wishing to apply for Ontario Home Renewal assistance should do so in writing. All I inquiries should be directed to: Mr. J. M. Mcllroy, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk 40 Temperance Street BOWMANVILLE, Ontario. NO FURTHER ACTION TAK EN ON CHANGE OF NAME particular' measure now depends depends on the Town of Newcastle Newcastle council notifying the minister as to the acceptable designation in their view. He also stated that the change in name would then be authorized authorized forthwith. Counc. Entwisle stated that council had passed their decision a year ago. Mr. Entwisle also pointed out that people still live in Darlington or Newcastle whatever the case may be. Mayor Rickard stated he followed this through with the MPP and the Ministry and pointed out to council that a committee of the Region was studying changes to the Bill 162 and that at this time if changes are to be made this could then be considered. The council took no action on the Moffatt letter other, than to receive it for informa- , lion. * . ' ROUND STEAK ; lb. $1.32 ROUND STEAK 1 ■••• lb. $1.42 Meaty "Bone In" * RUMP RO*AST lb. $1.32 "Maple Leaf" Boneless Smoked - , - DINNER H AM " lb. $1.88 "Devon Brand" 16 oz. Pkg. ' ■ RINDLESS BACONea.$1.49 Ideal for Meat Loaf or Burgers ■* GROUND CHUCK lb. .88 "Rride of Canada" 16 oz. Pkg. i Skinless Wieners ea. .78 Meaty Pork Hocks lb. .69 i * , "Maple Leaf ", Lunch Meats 12 oz. Pkg. Mac ea piGk,e g, Cc1, & Cheese 88 Pimento CORNISH'S