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Compliments To A Playwright The exceedingly narrow margin practically splits the board down the middle. That is an unhealthy situa- tion. On top of that it must be point- ed out that there is strong opposition outside the board itself -â€" opposition which, because of experience, should not be ignored. Reeve Wilfred Dean of Markham Township served on the Such consideration might well govern the thinking of York Central District High School Board. By the exceedingly narrow margin of six to five that body has decided on the appointment of a superintendent of educationâ€"a move which would cost taxpayers of Richmond Hill, Vau- ghan and Markham Townships and Woodbridge a MINIMUM of $20,000 a year. Opponents of the appoint- ment on the board recorded the fact that the superintendent would not even be able to inspect in classrooms without the invitation of the teacher in charge. On the face of it, there- fore, the board would be paying out money for services which it could not utilize. A letter read at a recent Rich- mond Hill Town Council meeting, from 3 Richmond Hill resident. paint- ed a. glowing picture of improved garbage collection, with modern ve- hicles and more efficient service tak- ing over. The letter asking for a chance was an informative and busi- ness-like one. Whether the glowing promises made therein can be carried out is a matter which must lie between town council and its relevant committee and the man who wants the contract. We see no reason to doubt that, when the right time comes, council will in- vestigate the claims of the would-be disposal contractor. There is every reason to expect that the interests of citizens will be adequately looked af- ter by the proper authorities at the prope_r_ time. It’s an accepted principle, under our democratic system of govern- ment, that the will of the majority shall prevail. Fortunately, in Cana- dian history, that principle has been tempered with consideration for the opinions and rights of minorities. On occasion. action which might have been taken by a majority has been deferred because the size of the min- ority group left grave doubts as to whether a proposal would be work- able with such a solid body of public opinion against it. That a citizen or group of citi- zens of Richmond Hill or its neigh- bouring townships should earn hon- ours in the field of cultural activities is nothing unusual. Without undue boasting â€" and perhaps without any false modesty either â€" it can be honestly claimed that residents of town and district have held their heads high against all comers in many areas of culture from A to Z â€" from art and architecture to zymurgy â€" a field of culture in which some resi- dents are definitely interested. Jokes to one side, it is indeed satisfactory to see that once again the Hill has scored. this time in a hitherto untried field. The Curtain Club’s successes in the line of drama- tic activities are well known. It is a pleasure to note that the personal achievements of a member of that body have been recognized. As re- corded in the news columns, the club scored a distinct success in the Cen~ tral Ontario Drama League with the Those charged with administer- ing Ontario’s unpopular sales tax have pointed out on several occasions lately that the system employed is the envy of a number of the United States, where a similar tax has been collected for years. The Ontario sys- tem, it has been claimed. is the most efficient of the lot. That may be. We are not in a position to decide. Good, bad or indifferent as the system may be, there is little doubt as to its popularity. That is zero â€" minus. The public admits that if it continues to demand more and more in the way of service somebody has to foot the bill. But it feels that simple fairer methods could have been adopted in place of the irritat- ing, nagging sales tax. Obvious flaws in the system have done little to popularize the tax. Take one about which this newspaper can speak with authority. It concerns Improved Garbage Pick-up THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, October 26. 1961 An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 9‘}â€"-â€"-."\" U l. A Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c single 0 ' Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Editor and Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor F. J. PICKIN G, News Editor “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa” Room For Reconsideration This newspaper believes that the , ...... pm..-" "mm" ...., iodesty either â€" it can be I claimed that residents of nd district have held their igh against all comers in many Fculture from A to Z â€" from architecture to zymurgy â€" if culture in which some resi- re definitely interested. :es to one side, it is indeed tory to see that once again 1 has scored. this time in a ) untried field. The Curtain luccesses in the line of drama- vities are well known. It is ire to note that the personal ments of a member of that ave been recognized. As re- in the news columns, the club a distinct success in the Cen~ tario Drama League with the Mr. Rabinowitch has contributed a good deal to Richmond Hill in his sixteen years of residence. He has rendered service to his fellow-citi- zens through his membership in the Rotary Club. He has been prominent in the musical and art world. Im- portantly, he has rendered distinct service for six years as a public school board trustee, a job which has been an arduous one as the Hill’s school system has boomed with grow- ing population. and- which has been performed as a labour of love. He may not yet be threatening the sup- remacy of George Bernard Shaw ~â€" but it's a real pleasure to see him making a start this way. May there be more from his pen â€" or type» writer. Taxing Taxes ls Rough (It: lihzral The board’s activities should cer- tainly not suffer in the meantime. It has a more than ordinarily capable and experienced staff of principals who are doing a good job of running their schools and who under present conditions would not seem to need a shepherd. In addition it has a cap- able business administrator handling its four schools. The system. under present conditions, ought to be able to struggle along without the expen- diture of another $20,000 a year. There would appear to be several courses of action open at the present time. One Would be for municipali- ties to call before them the people appointed -â€" not elected â€"â€" to the high school board and thrash the matter out with them. The other would be for the board to defer ac- tion until the subject has been re- studied, preferably by the board which will be in office in 1962. As board members have themselves ad- mitted, the need for a superintendent will not be felt until the end of 1962. Therefore there would seem to be no particular benefit in steam-rollering the projected appointment through at the present time. time must inevitably come when gar- bage disposal will be looked after col- lectively by three municipalities at least â€" Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. Incineration will undoubt- edlv replace present disposal meth- ods. But, until that happy day dawns -â€"' and that might even be a target for those who are again preaching the doctrine of co-ordina- tion between local municipalities â€" the present system must be accepted. Surely, however, it could be much better than it is at present. Many citizens seem to think so, expressing complete dis-satisfaction with present rough-and-ready methods. board for eight years, and therefore should have more than a passing knowledge of the situation. He has declared the appointment to be pre-' mature. As head of a fastâ€"growing township whose taxpayers will have to provide a considerable portion of the large sum required for an appar- ently superfluous superintendent, his opinions should have considerable weight. The letter received by council in- dicates that someone is willing to try to improve on the present messy sit- uation. That’s a ray of hope, any- way. best production of a one-act play by a. Canadian author â€" the author in this case being Mr. Joseph Rabino- witch, with his play “The Trans- planted.” printing. As a producer of printing “The Liberal" is forced to collect and remit to the federal government a sales tax of eleven per cent. Then it is forced to add an Ontario sales tax of three per cent. That three per cent is added, NOT on the original price of the printing job but on the priceÂ¥of the job plus federal tax. The Joe Blow Construction Com- pany, for instance, gives us a print- ing job. The price to the company is $100. A federal tax of eleven per cent has to be added to that figure. making it $111. Now the Ontario sales tax has to be added. That makes it $3.33."I‘hus, by charging the tax on cost plus federal tax. the Ontario Government is making an extra 33 cents. It‘s bad enough to have to pay a tax on a product. But when it comes to paying a tax 011 a tax things are getting pretty rough. V” L h“ 10c single copy In last week's “Liberal” May- or James Haggart said that the taxpayers were willing to con- tribute any money needed for educational purposes. I am sure this is perfectly true. As one taxpayer both on home and bus- iness property I am willing to do my share, heavy as taxation is at the present time. Other taxpayers, I am sure, are in the same position. 1 Three picturesque ferries on days of '98 are not displayed in this route passed into history an orderly faShion. but rather in 1960, when the final of three just left to age and Wear away new steel bridges was complet- with time and become infested ed. crossing the Yukon, Pcllylwith long grass and weeds. A ‘and Stewart Rivers. The onlytfew historic things have been lremaining river crossing is on restored and are Well-kept. 5110}! the Yukon at Dawson City, as the original fire-engine and where a two-car ferry offers free the cabin of Robert W. Service. service. ithe poet. Original Buildings [Cm " Recovered But all of us resent the spend-'good taste, imagination and en- ing of money foolishly and un-!terprise. necessarily. That is what the With seating limited to one high school board appears to‘hundred, the audience becomes be doing. It does not appearlone with the actors on the stage, that the spending of $20,000‘most of whom have long since yearly on a supervisor as the passed beyond the limitations of board seems determined to do, amateurs. will assist to give better edu- “The Club,” moreover, is on a cation in any way at all. All iti'firm financial footing - it could will do is to provide a very be firmer - but the fact that the highly paid job for aiman whose thrilling costumes worn in the services do not seem to be re- play “Like It Or Not," were quired. This money has to come made by the performers them- out of the pockets of business- selves, at a cost of only twelve men and other property owners, dollars, shows that the members most of whom face considerable recognize the importance of difficultyain meeting the pres- thrift! ent high/taxes. Let no '}0ne fiy our town 4 l Dear Mr. Editor In historic Dawson City many‘ The original Grand Theatre original buildings still stand -has been torn down and the and stand is about all. Don't askleartrh underneath it. to consid- me why or how. but they are‘erable depth is being put Back to Alaska Highway againi‘still there. They lean at var- to continue upward from Mile ious angles. and are heaved in 1422. By now we knew we just the middle. depending where wouldn't have lime to travel on the effect of the permafrost all the highways in Alaska as struck them. we had planned. We had to deâ€" The Mile-Post says that Daw- cide which routes we would el-‘son is far from being a ghost- iminate. We based our decisionsitown because nearly 1000 busy on what we heard from other people work there and call it tourists. Seward and Fairbanks home. I think it is practically a are large cities much like any ghost town. considering that the metropolitan city, which for us population has dwindled from held little interest. We wanted 35,000 in 1898 to just over 800 to see the country, so we head- at the present time, and more- ed off on the loop drive toover all the old forlorn, aban- Dawson City in the Klondike. ldoned buildings, relics of the This was a most remarkable‘past, are all mixed up with those drive. being just at sunset, and still in use. It is extremely dif- taking us along the famous sky- ficult to distinguish the ones line road along the top of the in use from the abandoned ones. This was a most remarkable drive. being just at sunset, and taking us along the famous sky- line road along the top of the world. We felt that if we could but look over the next ridge we'd surely see {he sun still shining there. Mayor ’Haggart spoke for me, and I am sure he spoke for a good many other taxpayers, when ht: protested this waste of money. Can nothing be done to stop it? ‘ )QCOI’IJ jfiouqéb o A Weston teaching authority says that the ideal teaching ratio is one-to-one â€" or one teacher to one pupil. And one whale of a. tax-rate! (In recent issues Mrs. Margaret Gilbert. resident of Concord and teacher at the MacKillop Public School, Richmond Hill, has described a motor trip which she, her husband and two daughters, took to Alaska this summer. We left her last week at Valdez â€" where milk was thirty cents a glass and a steak cost $5.50. This week the trip continues, with fabled Dawson City being a highlight. EDITOR.) Peter Whittal is in the news again with a com- plaint against his home activities. VOur cqgncil _wis_e- iy decidgd not to lay a. charge â€" he could probably fix it. PROTESTS HIGH SCHOOL I APPOINTMENT A US. scientist suggests a national food cache with two years’ food supply within easy walking dis- tance of any American . . . Somewhere between the house and the garage? The wife of a Muskoka publisher is supposed to have said: “Just what I’ve always wanted,” when her husband gave her a 120-ton locomotive . . . Something with a little steam in the boiler? A woman worker claiming she was fired for objecting to a compulsory U.A. contribution was acâ€" tually fired for making a speech, according to a dir- ector of the firm . . . The director is none other than “Silent Fred” Gardiner. And F. G. says he once doubted Metro would work, but: “We must take things a step at a time. We must stop, look and listen so we don’t throw a. wrench into a well-oiled machine and build a monu- ment to our stupidity.” . . . Well, if Metro can muddle through that metaphor, it can muddle through any-~ thing. ‘ “Dear Mr. Editor ” A broken water main in the head office of the Toronto-Dominion Bank flooded the basement floor with three feet of water . . . And less than half the staff made jokes about their liquid assets. In a Windsor interview, Liberace says he wants to forget his candelabra and have a try at serious dramatic acting . . . Something he can get his teeth into? Ontario’s Minister of Lands and Forests threat- ens a “rude awakening" for careless hunters . . . And we thought they went to the happy hunting grounds. A report on Canada’s “Golden Mountain” of sur- plus butter says that 144 million pounds is a "conser- vative estimate" . . . . So even they aren’t sure how much they have. The T.T.C. has turned down a suggestion that its ‘ passengers be allowed to smoke . . . But they can’t stop them from burning-up at the service. If Mr. K. goes through with his 50-Megaton Halloween trick-or-treat, we won’t know if we’re opening our door to a shell-out or a fall-out. Q Proving that yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. George Hill Richmond Hill We Travelled The Alaska Highway on? , CONGRATULATES ‘ CURTAIN CLUB IDear Mr. Editor:- I believe people trade on the ‘fact that their city is old and; run-down looking and wouldn't‘ have it otherwise. Relics from] days of '98 are not displayed ini an orderly fashion. but rather just left to age and wear away \with time and become infested The charming little theatre has the atmosphere of an old- world me'ws. complete with mysterious doorways, and court- yard flares. Congratulations to the theatreiou“ group in Richmond Hill, called W The “Curtain Club!” Well established in their new home, they celebrated their op- ening week, with two excellent one-act plays. Inside seating is evidence of good taste, imagination and en- terprise. still there. They lean at varâ€" ious angles. and are heaved in the middle. depending where the effect of the permafrost struck them. Let no 'EOne fiy our town lacks cultuz‘e - here is a venture that deserves support. and that is fast becoming an integral part of Canadian thgatrg. “ Good luck, “Curtain Club by George Mayes Mrs. R. D. Little Arnold Crescent Near Whitehorse we took a scenic trip to Myles Canyon, where the headwaters of the Yukon River bail through a nar- row rock-cut, and where many‘ a Klondiker lost his life. Jack London made thousands of dol- lars guiding boats down this. canyon at $25 each. Then a wooden railed tramway was built on both sides of the can- yon so that Klondikers could by-pass the canyon. Police re-‘ cords show that 7,124 boats‘ with 28,000 gold seekers pass- ed this polnt in 1898. ‘ The return trip from White- horse to Dawson Creek was non-stop as far as sight-seeing was concerned, mostly on ac- count of rain, which We rather welcomed as it settled the dust -: and also we had already seen‘ this area on the trip up. We finally arrived back at the point where we left the trailer and suddenly realized we hadn’t‘ :....1 IL L, , Auaul u "nu uuu .- JV” unsung for him at Anchorage, at such time as he arrived there. Only Dog Left He had set out from Californ- ia with considerable gear and a companion, but neither lasted very long. The companion “chic-I kened out” he said and wanted to turn back. When 2e refused, the companion gathe ed up the gear in the dead of night while his comrade slept, and set off on the return trip. All the young fellow had when he awoke was his dog. But. he said. there were advantages - now he had no gear to carry! He happened to be riding with us when the trailer wheel came off the se- cond time and he proved a great held to us in that emergency. He joined us in a well-earned supper that‘ night, which he welcomed most. I think. as a change from his daily fare of “barbecued rabbit!”" We also met three lady teach- one of the earlier river steamers or sternwheeler was brought down the Yukon under her own power. pulled ashore by bull- dozers. to be completely refur- nished for entertainment a! vis- itors. We were not able to go aboard as renovations were not yet complete. ‘uut (VCAJ "-5ur uuu LUURL‘U Continuing from DaW50n Cily‘their own meals. They expected on the “100p drive" towards‘to make the trip for $400 per‘ Whitehorse the highway passes couple. I wonder if they did! through country traversed by Then. there was the hitch- many trails of Klondike gold hiker with his little fox-terrier stampeders and occasional evi- on a leash. We first met him at dences of their passing remain the garage where we bougnt in the mills Of Old 108 bliildings our first new tire. Later we met by the roadside. some of whichihim at intervals, as he hitched were erected over fifty years‘rides with different tourists, get- ago. We travelled for miles a-iting out and walking for a long Lake La Barge. which is stretch whenever they made a famous as the site of “Crema-‘stop. He was a likeable young tion of Sam McGee” as describ-‘fellow - a college graduate from ed in Service's poem. llndiana who had a job waiting Near Whitehorse we took a for him at Anchorage, at such scenic trip to Myles Canyonfitime as he arrived there. where the headwaters .of the only Dog Left ‘1..I--_ “an.” I, - There are many kinds of tour- ists on a thorough-fare such as the Alaska Highway. Some bring a house on wheels with them - trailers which range in price from 5 to 7 thousand dollars; some come by car with the in- tention of patronizing motels each night: others have the best of tenting equipment, while others get. along with very little, and still others hitch-hike with not so much as a coat. through a sluice box to wash out elled with a huge house trailer? the gold dust that disappeared behind their truck. They were in the cracks in the floor in from the southern States and those good old care-free days‘had toured Arizona and Califv of '98, when gold changed hands ornia before heading north. by the ton! The results are kept'They too intended to travel; secret, of course. except to let'east across Canada and hoped it be known that the processing to be in Florida by the time is worthwhile! winter set in. They were forI In the fall of 1960 the “Keno"[all the world, so like Grampst one of the earlier river steamers McCoy and Tug-boat Annie of or stemwheeler was broughtiradio and T.V. fame. that I just! down the Yukon under her own‘HAD a finagle a way to get power, pulled ashore by bull- a snap of them. dozers, to be completely ret'ur- Swap shots “la-kn]! Fa.- Antan|-:__.__.a a. These sternwheelers were in regular service on the Yukon River as late as 1955. Since completion of the highway. the need of their services had lesâ€" sened and finally since steel bridges have eliminated use of ferries, the huge river boats can no longer ply up and down the rivers. as they are too large to go under the bridges. They, too, now belong to the past. Follow Old Trails and still others hitch-hike with| not so much as a coat. A very popular camping set up is the Alaska Kamper, whrich‘ ls as complete as any house trailer, but is mounted behind With this set-up they toured Alaska for 21 care-free. plea- sure-packed days, at the end of which they turned in their cam- per at Haines. boarded the boat far Juneau, flew back to Sea- the cab‘of_a half ton truck. Afttle, and presto, in a .few hour.- hydraulic lift ralses the roof of they were back at home, without it for occupancy at night and lowers it to cab level for trav- elling. Many elderly people use this type of camper for its con- venlenc-e and comfort. We saw a converted bread delivery-truck, with all the mo- dern conveniences, (even to flush toilet and septic tank), which accommodated a family of slx. three children, ages six to ten, father and mother, and __-_.lz_u_,, u. . any concern over the hazards along the 1500 mile stretch of Alaska Highway, or even the sightest wear and tear on their car. What could be more pleas- ant! Who-knows, maybe next time we’ll save a few more “green backs” and do it that way too! .As for the way we did it this time, it was quite a unique set- up - original to say the least. ”... Luv \rvuAu Ivy nun» yum-u We saw a converted bread ant! Who-knows, maybe next dellvery-truck: with all the 1110- time we’ll save a few more dern conveniences, (even to “green backs” and do it that flush toxlet and septic tank), way too! which accommodated a tamily'.As for the way we did it this of six. three children, ages six time, it was quite a unique set- to ten, father and mother, and up - original to say the least. grandfather. We saw the fam- as we didn’t see another one 11y m it - all set to go - and like it! The trailer was put in there was plenty of room to storage at Mile-post 635, to be snare! picked up on our return trip. Girls Travel Alone How were we to manage without I was amazed at the number it, or the comforts of the foam 1t girls who travelled absolute rubber mattress and the screen- ly alone..They were mostly in ed in annex bought especially small cars, in which they could for the Alaska trip to keep the arrange for sleeping space if flies out of our soup a: meal- necessary, but as long as the weather permitted it. they threw their sleeping bags on the ground and crawled into them. That’s all there was to it - as simple as that! One gentleman. in his late 60's drove from New Hampshire in a Jeep with a crude cover- ed box behind the cab For sleeping. He had left home in May, travelled across the US. and after touring Alaska, in- tended to drive East across the Trans~Canada Highway in time to see the colofired 'leaves in Ontario in the fall. He was having the time of his life. Never did he eat alone in camp. Someone always invited him to join them. whether it was breakfast, dinner or supper and he, in turn. always brought with him a contribution to the meal. On the boat to Juneau we met an elderly couple. wim two cats on leash, who trav- MAPLE â€" RICHMOND HILL CARS 8. TRUCKS FOR RENT REXDALE CAR & TRUCK RENTALS LTD. R. R. 1 MAPLE ALpine 7-1461 (Sherwood Motors) FLOORS - WALLS - WINDOWS JANITOR SERVICES TU. 4-3714 Also try our Floor Cleaners & Wax for sale to anyone - large and small quantities RICHMOND HILL COMMERCIAL CLEANERS BY THE DAY â€" WEEK â€" 0R YEAR ALL POPULAR MAKES AND MODELS DOMESTIC â€" COMMERCIAL 13: 511109 Steely Two young brothers and their nmafied use 0flwives travelled from Idaho on :e rlver boatsimotorcycles - one couple on v Up and down‘each machine. They held their V a!” too large equipment down to a minimum - urldges. They, sleeping bags, fly. a few uten- to the past- sils. with which they camped 3 . out every night and cooked thQ'WSOH Cl‘yitheir own meals. They expected “five towards‘to make the trip for $400 per “ghway Passes couple. I wonder if they did! traversed by Then. there was the hitch- Klonqlke gold hiker with his little fox-terrier Juneau, where they took the boat to Haines. At Haines they made use of a “Do As You Please" travel service, which rented out Volkswagen Camp- ers, with 170 cubic Ieet‘of liv- in: room. bedroom and kitchen, completely equipped right down to four fishing rods. Five or six can travel for one low price of $15 per day plus 12 cents a mile including gas, oil and insurance. Free From Worry Before long we struck up a conversation and eventually I got the snap I wanted. Then “Gramps McCoy" said. “While you’re at it, will you take one on my camera. of me and the midget" Of course. I was glad to oblige but with my tongue in my cheek. time. as well as to serve as a fool-proof protection against those mosquitoes which were al- ledgedly as big as wild ducks. Well we did manage. Perfect Weathvr Of course, the girls gave up their air mattress to their e1â€" ders - and as for mosquitoes and black flies there were none - ab- solutely none on the whole trip. Our 10 x 12 tent fly, fastened to the rain gutter along the side of the station wagon, pro- vided privacy for sleeping, and as the weather was almost per- fect, we needed no more pro- tection than that from the ele- ments. So friends. choose your set- up and head out. You’ll -enjoy every minute of ‘it just as we did. It's just as Mr. Harper said, “It's here for us to see. so let's see as much of it as we can." I hope to go again someday. and see what we missed this time! Richmond i LOUIS PRIMA Phone 'I‘Urncr 1-1212 ‘ “ h 1" ' 7 FREE PARKING REAR 0F THEATRE ENJOY SUNDAY MOVIES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 ALSO MON., TUES., WED., THURS OCT. 30-31 - NOV. 1-2 5 DAYS and that at that time all timepieces will be set back one hour, to Eastern Stan- dard Time. Jas. Haggart Russell Ly Mayor Clerk Continuous Daily from 7 p.m. (6 pm. on Saturdays) Saturday, Children‘s Matinee 2 pm. AlEXlS SMITH MARY ASIUR M-G-M Passems ELIZABETHTAYLDR lAURENCE HARVEY EDDIE FISHER cc-Ilaning JOHN O'HARA'S BUTTERHElD DINA MERRILL " CinemaScope m METROCOLOR PROCLAMATION STANDARD 1m: Town & Country’s food-and-freezer plan assures you top-quality-name-brand foods at lowest prices your family ever enjoyed. TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD PLAN If yogr weekly food bill is now: 210 Markham Rd. - - RICHMOND HILL AV. 5-5401 â€"â€" AV. 5-5402 â€" WA. 1-1445 $20 . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . $35-$40 . . PHONE COLLECT Notice is hereby given that Daylight Saving Time will terminate in the Town of Richmond Hill at 2 am. Only best-Selling ‘rlulhor John O'Hara kwauld dare to tell Gloria's story! ....from first man to last! ' FRI., SAT., OCT. 27-28 COMPARE IN “THE WILDEST” III'I MAI" Am“ ESTELLE wmwooo A UNIVERSALINTERNATIONAL PICTURE 1'0 PERSONS ‘I YEAIS 0' AG! 0! OVEI ADMIT‘IANCE -plus - KEALY SMITH . . . $13.40 $14.65 .. $18.00 - . $20.00 ESTAB. 1950 Russell Lynett Clerk Under our plan it will be only: