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1 Win Championship at Campbellford tournament Orono Weekly Times, Wednèsday, April 6, 1983-5 Pictured above is the Matthews Matthews and Hill PeeWee hockey team which recently were winners of the Championship Championship at a PeeWee tournament tournament held in Campbellford. (Back row) Dennis Mumford, Bob Bourne and Dave Bailey, coaches, (middle (middle row) Doug Bedford, Brent Hutton, Brian Hill, Ted Gaudet and David Bailey, (front row) Kevin Mumford, Brian Goodwin, Jeff Martin, Todd Hutton and Patrick Wood. The season has closed out for Orono Hockey and none of the local teams are pursuing pursuing any championship, all having by now been eliminated from further play. Around the Region (Continued from page 3) Education did have their transportation committee investigate board policy and the request but when the issue came to the board only two trustees voted in favour of providing the requested transportation. ESTIMATE A 25 PERCENT INCREASE The Region of Durham Social Services Committee has revised its anticipated welfare costs for the year 1983. In late 1982 the committee had estimated an increase of 48 percent. This figure was revised last week to a 25 percent increase due to an improvement improvement in the economic conditions in the area especially with GM now back to full production. production. > If the increase in case loads does reach the 25 percent figure it is .expected that 49,000 would be on welfare iri the Region in 1983. This would be up 10,000 over that of 1982. The program mainly funded by the province province would increase to $14,7 million. About 20 percent of the cost is provided through the Region of Durham. EXPECT FIVE PERCENT INCREASE The Region of Durham is now expected to be within a five percent increase on 'its annual tax bill. The figure is in line with the Federal and Provincial guidelines. Earlier this year the Region increased water bills by five percent and weeks later found they had a surplus of almost $2 million from their 1982 operation. Some of the surplus is to be used to correct cellar flooding conditions ,in the City of Oshawa caused by storm water being directed into the sanitary sewer system. STILL BELOW PROVINCIAL AVERAGE Although drop-outs from the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education system is greater this year to the end of January 1983 than in the same period in 1982, the average drop-out is still lower than the Provincial average. The Board has been told that 289 students dropped out from secondary education in the Board's jurisdiction in which 7,080 students are enrolled. The yearly Provincial drop-out average runs around 8.2 percent while for the entire schdol year 1981-82 the average in the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education area was seven percent. A report to the end of January 1983 showed 23 students had dropped out of a total enrolment of 604. NOT SEVERE ENOUGH Inspector Brown of the Regional Police «pertinent in speaking to the Oshawa Board of Trade stated that in his opinion sentences being handed down to criminals is not severe enough and that the judicial system is unfair in some cases involving murder. He said judges never see the victims victims of murder or the scenes. "They only see the trial scene." he said. The Inspector spoke of the use of the polygraph machine and told of its value in solving crimes. He said he was amazed that such tests are inadmissable as evidence. MISSING OUT ON LOW-COST HOUSING HOUSING Claude Bennett, Minister of Housing, has stated that Oshawa is losing out in providing providing low-cost rental'units in the City. He further points out that such rental units are entirely funded by the Province and the Federal Government. Oshawa does not qualify because it does not have a non-profit housing corporation. Oshawa considered such a proposal in 1982 but took no action in setting up such a corporation. corporation. V It has been reported that there is a need in Oshawa for low-cost rental units and as well senior citizen units geared to income. MAY HIRE NEW RESOURCE TEACHERS FOR CURRICULUM The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Edupatiqn has given tentative approval approval for the hiring of three new resource staff at a possible cost of $120,000 annually to co-ordinate curriculum and activities in the areas of computer studies, primary and junior studies, up to grade six. The Board does not, at this time, have a computer resource teacher. The trustees were told that there are more, than 100 microcomputers, in use in the Board's schools and there was a need to integrate computers in with curriculum. Bob Wilsher, Ward 3 trustee, stated the committee in their recommendation had not provided the trustees with enough information information or to justifying the hiring of the consultants. He further pointed to restraints in funding at this particular time. Ian Wilson, Board Chairman, said it was not the responsibility of the committee to consider financing such a program and that such would be considered in setting the budget. Bill Carman, Chairman of the Finance , , Committee also stated that although Boarji may give tentative approval to adding extra staff at this time it did not mean it would gain final approval in setting the budget. He said he doubted there would be.any add-ons to staff this year. « Asthma Information meeting at Whitby There is still time to register for Durham Region Lung Association's Asthma Information Series at the Whitby Public Library. This four session program will begin at 7:00 p.m„ on Thursday, Thursday, April 21st, and will continue continue on Friday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 28th, concluding on Friday, April 29th. Speakers will include a family physician, pharmacist, public health nurse and physiotherapist, who will coyer topics including the physical causes of asthma, use of medications (including inhalers), allergens in the environment environment and various coping coping techniques. Registration is $6.00 (individual (individual or family), and will include one copy of the Lung Association's "Breathe Free" book and record package (suitable for six to nine year olds). For more details, or to apply apply for registration, please call Durham Region Lung Association (the Christmas Seal People) at 723-3151. WORK WANTED D & R, Custom'Fencing ■ and , ' custom chain-sawing, # 983-9627 ' or 6237353 Orono, Ont. (Continued from page 4) Grafton's last goal of the game put them ahead for a while but Orono worked hard and scored two more goals to win the game. Jason Helts scored unassisted for Grafton. Grafton. Orono's Brent Stapleton from Laurens Kaldeway and Todd Thertell assisted by Derek' Zander scored the winning winning goals, Orono played Newcastle in their last game and won it 4-2 also winning the "B" Championship'. Championship'. Orono went ahead by three goals in the first. Scoring was Brent Stapleton assisted by Richard Bouwmeester, Goran Zager from Stephen Hardy, and Brent Stapleton again, this time assist going to Laurens Kaldeway and "Troy Young. Newcastle's two lone goals were ■ scored in the second, both by Tyrone Sluymers unassisted. Orono scored one more in the third to go ahead by two. Tim Bailey scored this one assisted by Laurens Kaldeway. . * Brent Stapleton and Laurens Kaldeway played well throughout the tournament tournament with Brent scoring 5 goals, 1 assist and Laurens with 2 goals, 4 assists. The team, awards were given out marking the end of the season. Troy Young received one for being the "Most Improved Player." Congratulations guys, you deserve it! Special thanks to goalie Jeff Graham who came through for us in many . games. We had a good season and a lot of it is due to the dedication dedication and patience of coach Jerry Garnett, and assistant coach and managers Chris Robinson, Ivan Jones and Bruce Thertell. We hope to see you all next year! Tennant Atoms close out with win Orono Tennant Fuels closed closed the book on the 1982-83 hockey season this past week with a 6 to 2 exhibition game victory over Ops. The final 'chapter featured a three goal performance by Anthony Webb, two goals by Kevin Roberts and one by Blaine Souch. Blaine Souch, Todd Gray, Brian Jtodd, David Sheridan, Jeff Hartwig and Anthony Webb picked up assists. ' I'm sure I speak for all the coaching staff in saying that .we've enjoyed working with the memjbers of the Fuelers team this year, it has been fun. We've had a very successful successful season compiling an overall record of 34 wins, 23 losses and 3 ties while winning winning the Lindsay District "D" Championship and the Man vers Atom Tournament "A" Championship. I'would also like to send out a special thank you to Francis Tennant, our sponsor, sponsor, for his support and to our parents for theirs. • Don't forget the upcoming banquet to be held on Wednesday, April 20,1983 at 7:00 p.m. at Mom's Kitchen in Orono (team members only). only). ORONO WEED CONTROL GOVERNMENT LICENSED LAWN SPRAYING - WEEDS INSECTS - FERTILIZING (CIL) DRIVEWAY SEALING .Work Completed By Licensed Professional FREE ESTIMATES " PHONE BOB 983-5267 BOX 277, ORONO Orono.Figurg Skating Club presents Carnival '83 9 9 "Our Musical World Saturday, April 9th 1 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. GUESTS - DANCE TEAM: * . DEBBIE.& JIMMY HUTTON 'FEATURING: SCOTT MAY9EÉ STEPHANIE HOOD Adults $3.00 . *-• Under 12 $1.00 Pre-Schalers Free