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Money i Is main Regional concern g A review of Regional activities last week shows that money...or the lack of it...continues to be the main concern by both Regional council and officials. Included in last week's action was the referral back to Regional departments of their individual budgets in an effort to trim $1.1 million off the region's net budget of more than $15 million. ; The move, recommended by the finance committee, calls for seven cuts ranging - from $500,000 for public works to a $10,000 proposed chop in the Durham Region- al Health Unit-budget. Other proposed cuts include $250,000 for the Board of Commissioners of Police; $50,000 for Planning and Development; Finance -- $50,000; Management Com- mittee for the clerk, person- nel and colicitor's depart- ments, $40,000. Finance Committee Chair- man George Ashe said the hard line approach was necessary because 'it was time now for the region to dig in its heels and say we are not going to pick up any government shortfall". Council has been concern- ed with the ministry of com: - munity and social services announcement that it would -only allow an increase of 5.5 per cent in provincial sub- sidies this year. Ashe pointed to the Wel- fare Act as a binding docu- ment, for the province, as well as the Region. When Social Services Chairman Ruth Bestwick asked where she should begin making "cuts, Coun. Ashe answered: "Cut out all the expend- itures above the 5.5 per cent." POLITICAL SPEECHES Grappling with such unpopular items as budget (continued on page 8) Scugog behind 8- ball We've got tennis courts, a. new baseball diamond, a bowling alley and a brand new arena on the way. The newest addition to the community for the more sedentary aficionado is a Billiard Room for Lakeview Plaza. Scugog Township Monday 1] and a 1.6 ltr. engine, front wheel drive, rack & pinion steering, steel belted radial fires, rear window defogger, reclining front seat backs, folding rear seat, dual diagonal braking system and the Volkswagen Owners' Security Blanket. The Amozing ° OWASCO VOLKSWAGON LTD. 401 Oshawa Hwy. No. 2 (J *OWASCO Whitby Thickson Rd. 1425 DUNDAS ST. E., WHITBY, ONTARIO. - bowling alley night gave their blessing to - the newest addition to the local sports facilities. Seems council actually has little authority over allowing pool tables in the township. It could charge a licence, but that's about all. Pin ball machines, ever, are different. has the authority t them out. Bu road has pin ball council saw no reason to descriminate. By Jean Jeffery On Sunday evening several from Epsom were pleased to attend service at the Baptist Church in Uxbridge when our minister the Rev. Archie Scott conducted baptism by immerson service for Miss Esther Houghland. The lovely music was so much appreciated as it adds so much to the service. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baster were Saturday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bushell. Our sympathy to the Asling family in their ber- eavement in the loss of a loved father and grandfather Mr. Wm. Walter Asling, who was laid to rest on Friday. Our sympathy to his widow Alma of Whitby and also to his sister Katharine Cawker of Epsom, * The Communion Service was held at Utica Church on Sunday with the Rev. Archie Scott in charge. There was a good attendance. Service will be at Utica next Sunday also, as Epsom Church is getting its Tentennial face lift, a bit of major and minor surgery and we are pleased' Manchester area news By Mrs. Ruby Fielding Manchester UCW On March 4th the Man- 'chester UCW met at the Church. Mrs. Bernice Dob- son opened the meeting with prayer and hymn 388 was ~sung. Mrs. Pat Kingstone chose the Scripture lesson from Luke ch. 4 verse 10-14. Bernice gave the topic on "The Fellowship of Prayer', hymn 16 followed by prayer. In the absence of our Presi- dent Mrs. L. Wilson, Mrs. Margaret Ann Lamb took over and in the absence of our secretary Mrs. Jeanne Elliott, Mrs. Diane McKen- zie filled in. The roll call answered by 15 members. Good reports of the active committees reported. The Tuck Shop calendar passed around. There is to be a Pot Luck Supper March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at our church. The Committee served a delic- ious lunch and a social hour enjoyed. Mrs. Joyce Vandervoort 668-9383 668-9384 has returned home after a holiday,dn Holland visiting A EA Port Perry to occasions. ANNOUNCEMENT Vic and Millie Ives would like to announce that they have sold their greenhouses at R.R. [2 Mr. and Mrs. Art Lerch , of Prince Albert. The Lerch's will continue to grow spring plants, tomatoes etc. as we have done in the past and we wish them every success. We would like to thank our valued customers who have supported us at the greenhouses and hope you will continue to patronize the Lerch's at this location. . We will continue to operate Ive's Florist in Lakeview Plaza as a retail outlet supplying floral arrangements for weddings, funerals and all Vic and Millie Ives, Ives Florist NS SOL of J NLT ro relatives. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Art Fielding were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hirst, Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Art Anness and family Little Britain and Mrs. Fern Field- ing. Mir. Dave Kuhn spending the weekend with the Lamb families. 'ORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Mar. 10, 1976 -- 7 with the progress. Mr. Lionel Drew is still a patient in Uxbridge Hospital. Many neighbours dropped in to see him. Hurry and get well for we miss you. Last week UCW had to withdraw their meeting due to adverse weather condi- tions but we plan to meet at Utica Church this Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Don Asling called to visit Dr. John Davies and Mrs. Davies who look well after their holiday in Florida. Pastor Floyd Wilson and Mrs. Wilson of Oshawa were dinner guests on Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson who have just returned form a six week vacation in Florida. Elmer's mother was able to fly down to be with them for three weeks. psom and area news Mr. Allen Ashton, Michael and Sandra of Sonya called on Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashton on Saturday. The Epsom Fellowship group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashton on Mon. evening. ~~ We are sorry to learn that Peter Breznikar is in Port Perry Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Clow were pleased to have Jo'.n's father from Kingston to spend the weekend with them. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wilson hosted a shower for their friend Miss Leslie Richardson on Friday even- ing. Keep March 21 an open date for the UCW Spring Pot Luck Dinner at Epsom Church. Responsive to members The Scugog Ratepayers Association is attempting to get more membership input into the operation of the organization by circulating a questionnaire to members designed to find out just what kinds of things mem- bers are interested in, and how the association should deal with them. The questions range from content of up-coming meet- ings, to what the member thinks the philosophy of a good ratepayers' association should be. "It also covers the amount of meetings desirable and just what the individual gains from ratepayers meetings. Outgoing president Bev Muir said the organization has accomplished much over the past year. She sees the organization as a valu- able one in the community, in both the information- collecting role and as an action group. The organization had 65 memberrs registered last year. During the year, groups from Brock and Mariposa Townships have contacted the Scugog group for infor- mation about setting up their own associations. 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