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Members of St. Saviour 's ACW Asks major review of Social Services liliil St. Saviour's ACW celebrated their 70th anniversary anniversary in Orono last Sunday at a special Sunday Sunday morning service followed by a reception and social hour following the day of recognition. Pictured above are some of the past presidents'of the ACW: (top row, left to right) Mrs. Bourne, Mrs. Mary Morris, Mrs. Gloria Gray, (bottom row) Mrs. Beryl Clarke, president 1983, Mrs. Doreen Swan, Mrs. Irene 1 Murray, Mrs. Vi Morton and Mrs. Bev Chrisomalis. f ■ Published 1 -SSî.... •••-- ™ -- , I avggy weaiiesciay --, ^ ^ ~ = r r Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 16 1983 J Diane Hamre, Chairman of the Region of Durham Social Service Committee, calls for a major review of Social Services in the PrOr vince of Ontario in order to better align costs and to correct correct a system that allows abuse., Hamre said the higher levels of governments are cutting cutting back in programs and funding effecting higher taxation taxation on property assessment. The chairman points to the Ontario's j de- institutionalization as a very worthwhile endeavour as to humanization but the closing of the institutions is forcing many to now go on welfare and placing a greater burden on property owners. She said local taxpayers cannot adequately adequately fund such costs. Thé chairman states that the higher levels of government government should totally fund all welfare costs as it is a problem problem beyond the bounds of any particular area. Social Service costs in the Region of Durham have, increased increased from $10 million in 1974 to $29 million in 1982 and a projected $40 million in the prescrit 1983 preliminary budget. General Welfare costs in Durham are expected to increase to $22.5 million in 1983 from a figure of almost $14 million in 1982. Chairman of Social Service, Service, Hamre, also points out that it is difficult to get Regional Councillors to serve on such as the Social Services Committee and states there is a lack of understanding of the needs of the department at council level. Hamre states there are many, who through no fault of their own, need help and are legitimate cases for • welfare and assistance. On •the other hand there are abuses and here she mentioned mentioned students leaving home to go on welfare. "For the past ten years we have taught the rights of the individual in our society but have forgot to point * out the responsibilities," she said. The $40 million projected budget is now being considered considered by the Social Services Committee and later will be further considered by council in the development of the 1983 Region of Durham Budget. , Orono Downtown request to staff Fire arm discharge creating concerns In a letter to Town Council, Council, Mrs. Catherine Sampson, R.R. 2, Orono, refers to a very hazardous situation west of the Village of Orono due to the discharge of fire arms., The letter refers to the popularity of the Forestry property which is used frequently frequently by adults and children for walking on the scenic foutes. It is pdinted out that others on occasions, do use the area for hunting and target practice creating a dangerous situation, Mrs. Sampson states she is aware that it is a most difficult difficult situation to police due to the amount of land involved. involved. She also points out that shots could frighten horses. The letter asked that.coun- cil discuss the matter and suggested suggested that appropriate signs be posted on the roadways bordering the Forestry noting no hunting allowed. "Although this will not stop these occurances altogether, it might help to > deter would-be hunters from using these lands as a hunting haven and at the same time " endangering other people and livestock. A motion by Councs. Harare and Hubbard referred the letter to staff to consider ways and means to control the hazardous practice and to report back to the Town committee. 1 ■ Counc. Hamre also said that she has received similar complaints from other areas in the area including the Lockhart area where parents *are concerned over the same conditions and the safety of their children. She said she was aware that council hands were tied in the matter. Njayor Rickard said hunters do need permission from land owners to hunt on their lands. IT HAPPENS IN KIRBY TOO TV Ontario spent last Friday filming at the Kirby Schoolhouse Museum. The feature, Les Ontarians, depicts a 1915 schoolhouse in the Sudbury area where English is being brought into the French Schools. The series will be shown in 1984. Twelve students from the Kirby Public School were also involved in the production and the local museum had set up the school with desks and artifacts of thé period. * ' Orono just cannot seem to get ahead of Kirby. Will ask for change in Hamlet plans 1927 Investment Limited, proposing a plan of subdivision subdivision for Enniskillen, has .had the plan referred back to Staff rather than having council accept a recommendation recommendation that the sub-division application be denied at this time. The Town does have a site plan agreement with another • devèlopèr for-an Enniskillen development which does require require the developer to install a municipal-type water supply. supply. The development has not proceeded up to this point • but the planned water system has been a requirement for the 1927 Investment development development and is a requirement of the Hamlet Plan for the Town of Newcastle. Zygocki pointed out to council that installation of a municipal-type water system was too costly and that after speaking to the nieghbouring developer it would be the intent intent of the two developers to ask for an amendment to the Hamlet Plan to allow building with individual wells. He said they would be agreeable to a larger lot re- ' quirement. The issue has been referred to staff who will meet with the proponents and report to the Town's General Purpose committee. On Monday the Town of Newcastle council received a request from .the Orono Downtown Businessmens' Associatibn asking that the Town undertake a parking " survey and study in the downtown area of the Village of Orono. The Association also re quested that the Town continue continue with the parking attendent attendent service until such time as positive action could be taken relative to parking in the downtown area. The request has been directed to Town staff .for a report to be considered by the general purpose committee. An Orono Extra in Dead Zone David Mercer was the first to be afccçpted as an Ôr'onoi extra last Saturday for the filming of a political rally for The Dead Zone being shot in the Orono Town Hall. Over 125 were chosen and ' many are now quite excited with the experience over the past two, days as they take their places in the audience of this $10 million movie. • Everyone we have • spoken to acclaim Martin Sheen as a . most talented actor as well as being most personable. Lynn Brown, Orono, states- the extras are being well looked after by a considerate'crew considerate'crew and that the •whole thing is àn experience he would not want to miss.