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gYou Might Spark A New Industry llBERAl CLASSIFIEDS â€" GET RESULTS â€" PHONE TU. 4-1105 B THE LIBERAI}, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, May 23, 1968 , Later at the general meeting of the Ontario Educational Association in Toronto the minister said the cost of education is bound to go up and people must get used to the idea. At the Newmarket meeting Mr. Davis said “we might have to sacrifice other things for our educafiona] future.” Our people are quite willing to make sacrifices in order to ensure a good educational system providing they know our schools are contin- ually being improved and our tax dollars are being spent wisely. The education tax on the home- owner has been climbing steadily during the past decade. While the present system of financing educa- tion in Ontario might have satis- factory prior to 1945 it certainly needs a major overhaul if it is to meet the rapidly changing conditions of the ’60’s. In most muncipalities today nearly 60 percent of the taxes collected go to support of our educa- tional system. Apparently the provincial gov- ernment doesn’t intend to ease the present heavy educational burden on the property owner. 'Education Min- ister William G. Davis has made it clear on two separate occasions that no relief is in sight. Speaking at Newmarket during the federal elec- tion campaign Mr. Davis said he didn’t think there would be any easing of the educational cost load on.the property owner. But he did promise that the province would attempt to keep expenditures at as ‘freasonable a level as possible". The Ontario education budget this year is a record high $380 million: In it’s lengthy report tabled at the last session of the legislature the That one of the rights of a democratic country is not exercised frequently enough has been witness- ed recently in Vaughan Township. The right referred to is the right to let elected representatives know that you, the ratepayer, are not in favour of proposed legislation or in- novation. If a ratepayer' disagrees with such proposed legislation it is not only his privilege but his duty to present to the legislative body or a member of it his views in a calm and logical manner. In this way “pres- sure groups" will have little success in promoting ideas which are not sup- ported by the majority of the rate- payers. In many cases this silence was not from indifference. One group of parents did not wish to jeopardize their chances of securing transpor- tation for children exposed to dan- gers of heavy traffic, others remain- ed silent because they did not be- lieve that the board was seriously. considering this addition to the cur- riculum. These ratepayers were 0p- Last year Vaughan Township School Area Board received a request from a group of parents to introduce the study of Oral French in town- ship schools. Those residents of the township who felt that the time was not ripe for the introduction of this subject remained silent for the most part. When a manufacturing firm de- cides to move a branch plant into a small town it is not uncommon for one of the executives of the firm to take a short tour throughout the area. He may look over several communities, taking note of the loca- tion, transportation and other ser- vices. These items can be noted without too much trouble. If you could help bring an in- dustry into Stouffville, wouldn't you you do so? If you are as keen as the average citizen should be you would spare no effort to help along the Q;od_uctiv_ity of your town. In the end he will narrow the choice down to two or three, and then It has been pointed out not once, but several times, that indivi- duals have more opportunities than they realize to help the future of the community. An Indefiendent Weekly: Established 1878 '4 EJ‘V Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c single copy ' Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Editor and Publisher W. S. COOK. Managing Editor THOMAS W. LAZENBY, News Editor A Privilege And A Duly "Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department. Ottawa' (GUEST EDITORIAL) 013m liberal No Relief In Sight select committee on municipal law recognized the need for a basic change in the whole matter of muni- cipal financing. The report in part said, “the underlying and persistent fact, which penetrates the whole field of assessment and taxation, is that the number, kind and standard of service that the municipality is called upon to provide is vastly dif- ferent from those municipal services provided when the assessment legis- lation was rewritten in 1904." “While the basis of municipal taxation is inseparable from real property, there are in fact two distinct types of service rendered by local governments. Firstly, there is the servicing of real property by providing such services as water, sewers, sidewalks, roads and fire protection. Secondly, there are the services provided to persons, such as education, administration of justice, parks and recreation. Services pro- vided to property should be financed by the owners of property and ser- vices provided to people should be financed by the people who reap the benefit.” It would be well indeed if Premier John Robarts and his cabinet gave careful consideration to the recommendations of the select com- mittee. We need a new approach to the whole question of financing the cost of education. Something must be done to relieve the heavy burden now being borne by the property owner. A change in the present system of provincial grants would help to alleviate the situation but would offer no real solution to the problem. Only major surgery will give any lasting relief to the home- owner. posed to the additional financial bur- den entailed by the proposal believ- ing that many physical needs as well as educational needs, particularly in the smaller schools, should take pre- cedence over Oral French. After the board had reached a decision to introduce the subject at the grade 5 level in September 1963, a hastily organized committee circul- ated a petition asking the board to reconsider its decision. In a few days more than 1,700 signatures were secured, from all sections of the township, with indications that many more could have been obtained. In view of this Weight of eviâ€" dence of opposition the board re- versed its decision and the introduc- tion of Oral French into Vaughan Township school curriculum has been postponed indefinitely. Had these same people voiced their opposition to the board, backed up with their logical objections, last fall, the board would have been aware of the large number of people who were not in favour of the proposal and no doubt would have reached the conclusion that this was not the time to start Oral French classes at an earlier date. This would have saved board members and ratepayers many, many hours of discussion and study. Is business good or bad â€" would the merchant move if he could sell out, would be some of the questions he might ask. The answer he gets may iargely determine whether or not he is ever seen in the town again. It should be quite clear that no one in the community can afford a pessimistic attitude about the town and its future. No industrialist is go- ing to give much thought to a town where the residents are discouraged and unenthusiastic. Let’s make our attitude bright and optimistic ab- out the town in which we spend our lives, and where many of ourchild- ren will spend theirs. H The moral is, if you don’t agree, say so, it is your right and duty. he will begin to look a little deeper, into things which don’t appear on public records. His best way to find out about the spirit of the commun- ity is to start dropping in on a few merchants. (Stoufi'ville Tribune) I Rambling Around One of the certain signs of spring is the dazzling yellow patches of dandelions on the green lawns. Unfortunately in this day and age, there is no time to linger on the golden yellow of the little growths. Thoughts almost immediately turn to the more mundane problems of how to remove the dandelions from the yard. Modern man has introduced many certain methods for their destruction; spraying. sprinkling, or pulling an intricate weed-bar across the lawn. The main object, of course, is to eradicate the European-born dandelion forever from view. At the risk of being labeled a hinderer of progress, isn’t there another aspect to the entire dandelion question? Something on the credit side of the ledger. Have we forgotten that the leaves of the dandelion can be eaten in a salad or served much the same way as spinach and other greens? Or the flowers of this graceful plant can be used to make a wine, that is if somewhere in the distant past you have acquired a taste for dandelion wine and still have the know- how of wine-making. Perhaps you didn’t know that dandelions also serve as food for silkworms in the oriental countries when mulberry leaves are not to be had, and the Encyclopedia Brittanica declares that the root is used for medicinal purposes. - There are those who know that the root of the dandelion can also be roasted as a substitute for coffee and this was done by the Germans in the Second World War. The Russians (who also have dandel'ions) have successfully created a substitute for rubber from the milk of the dandelion and this was also done by the Western world back in 1942. If none of these reasons are enough to convince the householder that the dandelion ought to be spared, let it be viewed from another angle, that of pure exercise. Certainly the labor involved while stooping over a dandelion plant and thrusting a garden tool into the earth to sever the root should go to the plus side of the ledger. And the exercise, the muscles involved, in taking the dandelion from the sod and placing it in a container is also labor not lost. Despite these little benefits, man will not be swayed, but will continue his struggle to erase the yellow from his lawn. If there’s any consolation to those who would preserve the dandelion, the dandelion will always be back, despite the efforts to eradicate, just as goldenly obnoxious and endear- ing as ever. Anyone visiting the House of Concord on Dufferin St., cannot help being impressed with this fact, that here at least, is the answer to the disturbed youth anywhere in the world. In such a place as this you can almost feel the compassion in the air. This is how the strong men of the Salvation Army govern these boys who at one time would have been con- sidered as misfits in society . . . with compassion . . or as some might say, they try to demonstrate God’s great love for all men. One cannot help but feel that this is the kind of compassion that should be demon- strated by armies of people everywhere. It is the kind of compassion that can salvage human beings like these misguided or frightened boys and provide them with a pattern of normal co-operative living in a controlled environment with the hope that they will return again to the [community as normal useful citizens. (I understand that the House of‘ Concord is the only rehabilitation centre of its kind in Canada). Everything that can be done is being done for the residents in the way of psychological and psy- chiatric treatment as well as necessary medical aid. Training programs are provided so that young men coming to the home may be trained in some skill to assist them in their successful return to the com- munity. The remarks of Dr. R. D. Buckner, the psychi- atric consultant, Major McCorquodale and staff are very encouraging. “These boys are frightened and insecure when they come here,” they said, “but with discipline and tender loving care, much progress is being made.” During the four years the home has been in operation, three hundred and forty-nine boys have passed through the home and fifty-seven point nine per cent of these officially admitted were discharged satisfactorily. The program has been instituted to develop (1) spiritual qualities (2) personal hygiene and appear- ance (3) trade training and satisfactory work habits (4) psychiatric and psychological assessment (5) physical fitness through the medium of a recrea- tional programme. The House of Concord, in co-operation with the Ontario Department of Educa- tion offers the following courses. (1) farm training course (2) service station training course (3) and a kitchen helper’s course. There are many needs to be met, however, and plans for the future include (1) increased trade training facilities (2) a swimming pool, and (3) a small greenhouse. As for the training itself, this describes the activities in a typical day in the House of Concord. All residents are expected to take part in the spiritual program. So every morning from 8 am. to 8.10 am. the boys gather for daily devotions. They are also expected to attend the Sunday services. Each Sunday morning 10 am. to 11 am. the boys also have a Bible study group. This is not compulsory but a good number of boys attend the class. A Bible is provided for each boy through the courtesy of the Gideon Society. Although no effort is made to force the matter of religion on the boys, Major. McCorquo- dale and his staff are happy to know that many show a keen interest in spiritual training and that during 1962, thirty boys were endeavouring to lead a Christian life. . The gymnasium; the T.V. room; the lounge and game room . . . ping pong and billiards are available. ‘ When the weather is seasonable, the boys play base- ball and football. The boys not involved in courses, attending school, working in the community are expected to engage in the work program of the home. ‘ Training in good work habits is a vital part of the program. The work program includes: maintenance, . painting, carpentry, general repairs, cleaning of the buildings, care of the grounds, laundry etc. Some' of the boys have outside employment and a quota- ‘ tion taken from the fourth annual report of the House ? of Concord, declares: “We are grateful to many; employers who offer employment opportunities tot our residents. We are always happy to place one of I our lads in work. We have had an excellent response ‘ to our request for residents who complete trade training courses and we are grateful to all who have assisted us in this way.” 7 ; THE WAY OF THE HOUSE OF CONCORD BY ELIZABETH KELSON SHARE THE DANDELION In a recent issue we publish- ed a story about the historic old Thompson bus being used in an anniversary celebration by York Masonic Lodge in North Toronto. The Thompson bus, preserved for posterity in the T.T.C. museum for many years was the stage coach used to carry mail and‘ passengers between Richmond Hill and Toronto. This week we came across an interesting story in our old files about the historic bus which played such an import-’ ant role in the early life of this district. “The Liberal" of Jan- uary 14th, 1897, contained an article reprinted from the "To- ronto World" describing a trip from Toronto to Richmond Hill. A motor trip from Toronto to Richmond Hill today is through a built up suburban area of homes, apartments, shopping centres and factories. Here’s how a writer described the trip over the same route just sixty-six years ago. “What to thousands of Tor-i onto citizens has been an un- explored territory will no doubt be opened up by means of the new extension of the Metropolâ€" itan Railway during the com- ing summer. The trip under existing circumstances may not be all that may be desired. but the grand weather of Saturday went far to create a very favor- able impression of what might be expected when the entire journey can be made by trolley. Richmond Hill. but the end of whose days is now in sight with the coming of the Metro- politan Railway. which has for so many years plied between the city and Seated on the front with the driver. behind a good span of horses little time is lost in reaching the other side of the hollow. We are now rustling through a country for some miles as level as a plateau. with fine farm houses and well tilled farms on either side. The many styles and forms of ar- chitecture for some distance are probably the most attract- ive pictures - here a neat small frame dwelling and on the other side a fine fascimile of an English castle, allowed to become dilapidated perhaps the more to imitate the origin- al. Engaged in thus contrasting we pass through the villages of Lansing. Willowdale, and Newtonbrook, and having but faint impression where one ends and the other commences and then reach the brow of the ascent into Thornhill. The view from here is probably bolder and of larger expanse than at York Mills and the impression created by the pretty dwellings and surroundings in passing through the village is that of a happy and successful com- munity. A stiff climb is necessary fer the horses to get out of Thorn-‘1 hill and from this on to Rich-. mond Hill the grade is gradu- This week we came acrOSS an interesting story in our old files about the ‘historic bus which played such an import- ant role in the early life of this district. “The Liberal" of Jan- uary 14th, 1897, contained an article reprinted from the “To- ronto World" describing a trip from Toronto to Richmond Hill. A motor trip from Toronto to Richmond Hill today is through a built up suburban area of homes, apartments, shopping centres and factories. Here's how a writer described the trip over the same route just sixty-six years ago. “What to thousands of Tor-i onto citizens has been an un- explored territory will no doubt be opened up by means of the new extension of the Metropolâ€" itan Railway during the com- ing summer. The trip under existing circumstances may not be all that may be desired. but the grand weather of Saturday went far to create a very favor- Leaving the CPR crossing. Yonge Street, at 9.45. a rapid passage through Deer Park and the town of North Toronto lands one at the summit of York Mills ‘hill. Here an excel- lent view of a gorge of peculiar grandeur is spread out to view, dwellings of many descriptions dotted here and there through- out the valley and nestled cosily on a prominence at the other side of the ravine the pretty little English Church of St. John’s. A transfer is here made to the Thompson bus ally north. Between Thornhlll and Richmond Hill one cannot help noting the many handsome farm residences, equalling if not excelling many of moment in the city of Toronto. As the stage is drawn up in Richmond Hill at the Palmer House in the centre of this busy little community one‘can-i not help thinking that with electric cars running Richmond Hill will assume more the character of a suburb of Tor- onto than an outlying country village.” .Sjeconc! jfiouqfib . The Music Box... Quebec’s F.L.Q. organization demonstrated their anti-British sentiments on Victoria Day by NOT setting off an explosion. Toronto’s Villagers are accepting the advice of a. woman author who is credited with saving New York’s Greenwich Village from demolition. She advises: “Under no circumstances give in. The hull- dozers may come but you will be there” . . . and there . . . and there. . . , and what were YOU watching around 7 pm. last Thursday? Cooper’s landing in the Pacific? Or Lester’s launching in Ottawa? Richmond Hill has asked the Liquor Control Board not to issue licences for liquor outlets in the Hill until they have parking space for thehf patrons2 The negro millionaire who put up all the bail for the boys in the Birmingham Jail is described as having run such businesses as: insurance, real estate, motel, undertaking, business college, and a. dfiu’g store . . . So the old Kingfish finally made it e . Mr. Diefenbaker claimed he could get atomic war-heads for our Bomarcs in two hours; but now that the Americans like us we can get them in four months. If Prime Minister Pearson gets any more friendly with President Kennedy, we can forget about the whole thing. A 99-year-old man in Reading, England is believed to have made medical history. He has the mumps . . . and there goes his virility ! After winning a “stay-dry” decision on the toyvnship’s liquor vote, Vaughan’s “Vote No Com- mittee” says it intends to “carry on with increasing intensity until this dangerous substance is under control” . . . So they MUST have a FEW bootleggers! Toronto may have as many as 600 surplus civic employees. Controller Orliffe says the mayor’s latest figure is 285. but they have no idea how many extra staff they have . . . Well why don’t they hire some- body to find out? A Canadian brand of cigarettes is now enclos- ing coupons redeemable for such items as a football (426 coupons) or a poxver mower (9544 coupons) . . . And with this gimmick they could even capitalize on cancer and start the smoke-anyway types savmg for a personal tombstone (15, 775 coupons). QUESTION OF THE WEEK With Oral French cancelled in Vaughan Townâ€" ship, and oral vaccine cancelledin Toronto; how long will it be before Hamilton’s Channel 11 cancels Oral Roberts? A Quebec MP has announced he will table a Commons request to make all signs in federal bu11d- ings bilingual. Like; “Men’s Room - Oui, Oul.” Summer Is Icumen In Even in the year 1240 when the above music was supposed to'have been com- posed, summer came as it always has. and so with sum- mer coming on we find that it is necessary to close down the lid of the ‘Music Box' until the fall. Looking back over the first season of writ- ing the local music scene plus the added article of personal expression. I am pleased to reallze the great Items gleaned from files of “The Liberal”, the home paper of this district since 1878. . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. . Well, théy’re nof supp6seil to drink and DRIVE! 3m 19mg @011: 1319 Dug fwhich has for so many years plied between the city and ‘Richmond Hill, but the end of ‘whoso days is now in sight with the coming of the Metro- politan Railway. Seated on the front with the driver. behind a good span of interest shown in music in this general area. At least the interest is here for a start. Music in Richmond Hill is almost negligible though. It exists in very small re- spectable portions but makes no attempt to elevate itself above the most humble pos- ition as though there were some element of shame or self-pity. When I first wrote in this column I felt that we had no church choirs worth by George Mayes n; Rlcbmnmd Phone TU. 4-1212 Richmond Hill, Ontario SATURDAY, MAY 25 Children's Matinee, 2 PM. Only Please Note: Feature Presentation For This Engagement THURS, FRI., MON., TUES., WED. “The Miracle Worker” shown at 7:15 p.m. only “The Manchurian Candidate” shown at 9:00 pan. only SATURDAY, MAY 25 “The Miracle Worker” shown at 8:00pm. only “The Manchurian Candidate” shown at 6:00 pm. and 10:00 pm. SUNDAY. MAY 26 “The Miracle Worker” shown at 7:15 pm. only “The Manchurian Candidate” shown at 5:00 pm. and 9:15 pm. EKIT Color Cartoon and Comedy Show” a mention but this illusion has long gone\ We do have excellent church choirs. Small in numbers but ex- tremely good in texture. Music in the schools has not been at all impressive. The public school choral groups under the supervis- ion of Herman Fowler and with the leadership of a few good musicians such as Gra- ham Shantz, John Peace and a few others. has proven that we do have good lead- ers available. .th 3 Miraglé The high school situation is not so healthy. Richmond Hill High School music is very much behind that of most high schools that I personally know of. and that takes in quite a few from Halifax to Victoria, however, this seems to be more of a matter of local ‘attitude‘ or disinterest rather than mus~ lcal leadership. No good being a captain of a ship unless the powers to he give you the water to sail on. Bayview Secondary seems to be making considerable progress under the new supervision and also a more practical approach to music in the schools, so next year we might see a little bit of competition between these two schools music wise. "' “’I persona! drama a brilliant bolt of bold motion picture entertainment... beyond the usual! starring ANNE BANCROFII intro- ducing PATH DUKE with VICTOR JORY Dick Edmunds. and his Choraliers, have not slowed down in their activities, and Frank Smart with his choral society of course is only in the first and problematic steps. Starting Thursday, May 23, Through Wednesday, May 29 The symphony orchestra under Arthur Burgin is pro- gressing and the results will he certainly felt in the Hill next season. Our Hilltoppers Trumpet Band is still struggling on but is still a long way from You may keep all the dimes and the dollars, The parental advice in good measure; You may hold in your heart whatever the part We have had in your life that you treasure; You may always cleave fast to the momenta That brightened your life’s treasure trove, But just one request, as you leave the old nest, Don’t forget to return us our love! 7 4-121; .- FREE PARKING AT REAR 0F THEATRE Parents To Children Recommended as Adult Entertainment Plus a flash of intensely By W. Ray Stephens par. That’s about the com- plete picture locally. And I repeat. it's quite a humble one at the very best. A Humble Picture? Shall we blame the board of education? Certainly not. Should we accuse town council? Why? Then whose fault is it that musically we are withdrawn? It's our own fault. We the musicians and music lovers. This is a new town of 18.000 odd whereas only ten years ago there were but a few thousand. The people in the schools have their hands full open- ing new schools to keep pace with the increasing young folk. The town coun- cil is up to its neck trying to solve the tax situation and keep up to the demand of our citizens. I for one would prefer having a side- walk on my street than a town band supported by the town mill rate. So we really can’t bother these peOple because they really haven’t time for music. Some of them wouldn't have music if they did have the time. The truth is that they couldn't care less. And the awful fact is that the music- ians and music lovers care even less than that. if that's possible. We might wall against the weeping wall, We should stop weeping and start pro- ducing. Music is entertain- ment and entertaimfiont is show business and there's no business like show busi- ness, now or at any time. It Happens Again John Peace. vice-princlpd of Walter Scott Public School and also one of our (Continued On Page 16) â€" Robert D. Little