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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 22, 1989 From Around the Region Needs boost in hospital funding The administrator for the Port Hope and District hospital anticipates anticipates a shortfall of $60,000 for theTtospSal for the coming year. He has said the board will have to increase its revenue by $60,000 through more private beds or increased increased charges in the cafeteria. He said the short fall will not affect affect the quality of care being given at the hospital. Wants summit for children Northumberland MP Christine Stewart states that the heavy debt burden of Third World countries is forcing these countries to cut back on the expenditure of health for children by as much as fifty percent. percent. She said the children will be paying paying the cost of this burden and is calling upon the federal government to live up to its commitment to help the poorest people by calling a sponsoring summit for children, Stewart is the Liberal critic for the Canadian International Development Agency. Planning committee OKs 10-lane expansion The Region of Durham 'planning department has given their approval to a proposed 10-lane 401 highway between Pickering and Courtice as planned by the province of Ontario. The committee is asking that the province provide a new interchange at Stevenson Road, purchase up affected affected property, and look at the needs for a further interchange east of Harmony Road in Oshawa. Rabies could again be on the rise in Durham Environmental Health Director, for Durham, Brian Devjtt, has 1 said he expects the incidence of rabies in the region to increase this year. In- 1 crease in the number of cases of rabies is expected to happen between between Metro and Belleville. The area has been on the downside of the number of cases for the e past three years. Devitt said rabies is always a problem problem in Durham. On Monday at the Town of Newcastle council meèting council supported a suggestion by" Counc. Hamre that the Town enquire into the possible need for rabies vaccination vaccination centres this year through the co-operation of the local veterinarians and the department of health. # Cobourg to purchase , the Dressier House The Town of Cobourg has authorized the purchase of the Marie Dressier House which was recently damaged by fire. The Town is loaning the money to what is being called the Marie Dressier Fundraising Foundation. The total cost of purchase and restoration is expected to amount to $400,000. Rebuked by council will start own recycling plan Richard Shapcotl, Gore's Landing, Landing, when approaching Hamilton Township council for the appointment appointment of a local recycling committee was told he should consider joining an already, established committee which represents eight area municipalities in Northumberland County. Shapcott states he is investigating the county-wide organization but will go on his own in Hamilton Township if the county-wide system is not applicable. Still waiting for third harbour appointment. The Oshawa Harbour commission commission has operated with two appointees appointees instead of the normal three. The federal government has taken no action in replacing Dr. Peter Zakarow who was the former chairman of the board. The Board did however appoint Jean Achmatowicz when Jack Snedden was fired. Rising welfare figures no cause for alarm Although the number of people on welfare in Durham Region continues continues to climb there is no cause for concern. tiver the past year the number have increased by 16.6 percent, January to January, but as a percent percent of total population those on welfare in Durham is less than the provincial average which stands at about 2.5 percent. In November Durham's percentage was 1.64 percent. percent. Program offers skills for to-day's workplace A program sponsored by the Northumberland United Way and Durham College and funded by the federal government is proving successful successful in that it is training social assistance recipients in skills to return to the workforce. The program includes four weeks of classroom work with a remaining 40 weeks in job-placement internship internship at local non-profit organizations organizations as Big Brothers and YWCAs. The plan teaches basic skills and allows for the expansion of communication communication skills with other participants. participants. Whitby taxpayers face 3.9 town tax increase The Town of Whitby urban taxpayers taxpayers face a modest 3.9 percent tax increase for town purposes in 1989. The Regional and Educational rates have yet. to be set. Whitby has approved its largest capital budget ever with a $9 million ' start on a Rossland Road Recrea- ' tion complex and a $5.2 million expansion expansion of the public works department department complex, Hamilton to consider assessment update Following complaints- from Mobile Home owners as to their taxes the Township of Hamilton is to investigate the possibility of municipal assessment update. Council is asking the provincial assessment office to prepare a report based on market value assessment which is recommended at this point in time. The current assessment base in , Hamilton dates back some forty years. Calling for return of wolf bounty A Crammahe Township farmer is calling for the reinstatement of the wolf bounty after losing three Balance peace at home with co-operation calves to wolves. It has been pointed out. that the province has ' no intention of reinstating the wolf bounty and some Ministry personnel state that organized hunts are more effective in controlling the animals when out of balance. Suggests more flexibility in setting school year The Ontario Public School Boards' Association is suggesting that local boards be allowed to devise their own school schedules. At the present time the schedule includes includes 185 days of instruction per year. The Association suggests the local board could be allowed shorter school days in a year-round format or longer days in a shorter school year. The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has asked for a report on the suggestion from their staff. Eating their way out of favour? It has- been suggested that the Canadian national bird, the Canada Goose, may be eating its way out of favour especially in southern Ontario Ontario along the lakes. The population of the bird in this particular area is estimated to be doubling every three years. John Finlay, Durham East agricultural representative, said it is difficult to estimate what damage can be attributed solely to geese. Hunters are now allowed a daily bag limit of five birds during the hunting season from September 24 to Daceember 31st and from January 16th to the 21st. This may be reduced this year. The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is gearing up to their annual SPRING EVENT; a seminar for parents, educators and others interested in enhancing family relationships. This year Sharon King will be presenting PEACE AT HOME: BALANCING COMPETITION WITH CO-OPERATION. She will examine the effects of competition on the behaviour of children. Our needs regarding competition and being a "Good" parent will be explored; explored; how a child's perceptions may interfere with useful behaviour and practical techniques to improve behaviour and lower competition related stress in children will be introduced. introduced. Sharon King is a family, marriage and personal consultant. She has over 25 years experience as a parent educator and teacher/counsellor in Elgin County. She has presented workshops internationally across the continent as well as for the Alfred Adler Institute in Ontario. The seminar will be held at the Ministry of Revenue, Michael Starr Building, 33 King Street West, Oshawa from 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. on ' Saturday, April 15th 1989. Tickets cost $20.00 single or $35.00 per couple couple and can be obtained by calling the Family Education Resource Centre at 579-2021 or 686-4353. All Seasons Holiday u d . R.R. 1 Orono - Highway 115 North of the 401 R.V. 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