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146 Baker emphasized that the chart was prepared to show all cuts that may have an effect on the County. Willhoit indicated that some of the programs that are funded on a yearly basis would not be able to be continued with local funds. Soil and Water Conservation and Aging will be reviewed to determine to what extent these programs may be funded with local funds. Baker continued that in the Social Services Chore Program, a $13 , 000 cut is proposed for 1987 fiscal year. The County would need to fund this $13 , 000 to continue the program. The proposed cut in the WIN program of $5600 may be made up from another funding source. Day Care cuts total $37, 000. The State may absorb this cut. In the low income energy assistance program, $2400 will be cut. In the Title XX, $78, 000 would be cut which would mean a loss of four (4) positions in that department. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. VIRGINIA GREGORY, Director of the Community School for People Under Six, stated she represented a population that is 85% funded by the Title XX Program. Her parents also are recipients of AFDC. She asked that the County continue their support so that the quality of daycare now offered for working parents or those attending school can be continued. Chair Willhoit pointed out that the State plans to pick up the funding for daycare. HENRY ATWATER of the Senior Citizens Board talked about the importance of transportation for the senior citizens. The increase in the senior citizen population places a high priority on services for the senior citizens. Another person in the Senior Citizens Program asked that the nutrition program not be cut. She enjoys all the programs that are offered for the senior citizens and asked that they not be cut. These programs are especially important for those who live alone. PEGGY POLLITZER presented the final analysis of the services assessment that was done by a committee of the Human Services Advisory Board. One hundred thirty eight services were surveyed. She indicated that the results of the survey will be publicized and distributed to the agencies and to the towns. KAY TAPP, President of the Volunteers for Youth, expressed concern that one third of their budget comes from the State which monies initially come from the Federal level. She asked that Orange County continue to support their organization. Commissioner Shirley Marshall suggested that the agencies, when they are preparing their budgets, show a breakdown of the number of volunteers and the number of volunteer hours the County gets per dollar of contribution. 2 . SCHOOL CAPITAL BUDGETS-SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT County Manager Kenneth Thompson stated the purpose of the reports is to provide to the Board an update on the capital needs for each school system. Dr. Dan Lunsford, Superintendent of the Orange County Schools,