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2 THE LIBERAL. Sad Comment On Democracy Beautiful Christmas Lighting‘ Mr. Hutchinson’s concern was even more heightened when he said the public school budget alone was $1,045,000 with separate and high schools adding more mills to the tax running nu. ........ H13 pomt was even further strengthened when former trustee Margaret Southwell, in an attempt to make sure all four trustee seats were filled, offered to stand in Ward 4 if there were no other nominees. Sueh a move should not be neces- sary in a community of 18,900 where approximately 7,200 of the popula- tion are children either pre-school and soon to be attending school or already enrolled in public, separate or high; schools. ‘ u _-___ ....... Anny. Richmond Hill School Board Tr‘wtee Walter Hutchinson hit the nail on the head at the town’s no- mmation meeting November. 25 when he said he was discouraged about the scarcity of people interested in running for trustee. ' ' A » - â€" u fnuHr‘nu rate. lam" In nomination and ratepayers‘ meetings, several of the candidates for election December 7 blamed rising school costs as the reason for higher taxes. They said council has no control over education‘costs. v-v ” Thigwnilvayi have resulted from a lack of rapport between town council and school board. wuu â€" It may be assumed that when the school budget is presented to coun- cillors, there is a dearth of discussion over its pros and cons mainly because Yet 95 per cent of those eligible turned out to the polls despite the real threat of sudden and violent death. Not so in Canada where democracy is a heritage and the people have always decided who they want to run their affairs, either nationally or in the tiny hamlets. Some of the peqple, anyway. 7 Recent poor showings of eligible voters at area community polls are a sad commentary on a general lack of interest in things both political and close to home because they involve so much the daily life and the state of health in the community. In Markham Township 30.56 per cent of those eligible cast their ballots, in Stouffville, 39.13 per cent; m Newmarket, 41.7 per cent; in Thinking Canadians should cringe when they read how Caracas voters faced bullets with their ballots during that mentyenezuelan city’s electiph. "And the glory of the Lord shone round about them,” and “we have seen his star in the east” â€"- these phrases from the story of the first Christmas are an indication that, from the very beginning, light has played an important part in the ce- lebration of Christmas. Before the advent of electricity wax candles provided the illumination for, countless evergreen Christmas trees to be followed by strings of coloured electric bulbs which comâ€" memorated the “glory” and the "star in the east". Richmond Hill's citizens have this year perfected the art of Christmas lighting outdoors. Coloured bulbs in all colors of the rainbow give a really festive air to the residential areas. Only five shopping days left be- fore that wonderful day, Christmas 1963. “Never again" sighed a tired Christmas shopper as she alighted from a North Yonge Street bus, the other day â€" after contending with a day of shopping in the city, and the more than usual crowded bus conditions because of the TI‘C slow- down. The lesson she learned that day, Whlch we should all learn, is that her hometown merchants have well stocked shelves and counters from which she could do her Christmas shopping without the expense and Subscription Rate $3.50 per yea Member Audit "Authorized as second Christmas Shapping Member Canadian lock Of Interest In School Boards? An Independent Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 19th, 1963 ’â€"______'__________ mm liberal endent Weekly: Established 1878 4\â€"â€"/\' cULb‘ 0 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c single copy >er Audit Bureau of Circulations nadian Weekly Newspapers Association . SMITH, Editor and Publisher V. S. COOK, Managing Editor class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa" Their problems often appear more urgent when a newly built subdivi- sion or apartment building suddenly thrusts on them the decision of where and how to cope with the inevitable number of additional stu- dents. councillors do notl feel they are prepared to comment on trustees’ recommendatlons. Trustees, too, are elected repreâ€" sentatives of the people. They are not infallible in their decisions or recommendations for the spending of the tax dollar. Long-range projections of antici- pated school populations have helped somewhat to make their conjecturing a more tangible thing but the schools still have to be built in the wisest and most economically sensible way. It has been only recently town council’s planning board has asked the school trustees for their opinions on projects which will surely increase the school population. The case in point is a planned Trayborn Drive 56 suite apartment building which school trustees feel will add a full classroom to Mac- Killop School where there just isn’t any more room at present. _ If the taxpayers are truly con- cerned with their education dollars, they should take a more vital interest in school boards both by attending trustees meetings and taking more active part in the formation of the board to begin with. King, 29.6 per cent, and in Richmond Hill 43.08 per cent. Those who do stay away from the polls can usually find some excuse like weather or pressure of other business. For this reason many civic officials have held elections on Sa- turdays, particularly in a commuter community like Richmond Hill. Electors and even those who did not bother are now charged with the responsibility of keeping an eye on their representatives to get the best possible results for their community. Public participation in weekly coun- cil meetings has always been encou- raged and will continge to be so. Ironically. it seems election results are generally determi‘ned by those who didn’t vote. At next December’s election, we would hope more people will vote on the basis of being informed about their community through an active interest in their respective councils. highlighted with cutouts of choir boys, Santa and his reindeer angels, the manger scene, to make many attractive pictures on the Christmas theme. Outdoor lighting is rapidly becom- ing a Christmas tradition and cer- tainly it adds much to the appear- ance of a community and bolsters the spirits of all who see this seasonal display. A tour of the residential areas of Richmond Hill is recommended as a very pleasant way to spend a winter evening â€"â€" you will return home with a greater pride in our commu- nity and a greater appreciation of the contribution of so many of our citizens to this season of goodwill. The local merchants have a variety of goods not only at Christmas but throughout the year which in quality and price compare favorably with those of the city. The home merchant is 'an important part of life of your com unity. He supports your sch s, your churches, charity and community enterprises and on his record of good citizenship as well as with dependable personal service in merchandizing deserves generous patronage and support. fatigue of a trip to the big city For ybur shoppifig needs at Christ- mas or any other time of the year, don’t forget your home community merchant. » Rambling Around Who Puts Christ In Christmas? By Dr. MINTON C. JOHNSTON There has been considerable talk during the past years about “putting Christ in Christmas”. It is a catchy phrase but also a little confusing. Who is supposed to do it? Then you and I are the ones who have put Christ in Christmas, or rather to recognize that He is there. It is easy enough to call on other people to do it, storekeepers, manufacturers and everyone else whom we accuse of “commercializing Christ- mas” but what they do or do not do does not need to affect us. We don’t have to buy their offerings or follow their suggestions. The responsibility is ours and ours alone. Well... what do we plan to put in Christmas? The answer is quite simple. It is what we put in the rest of the days. If Christ is in them, He will be in our Christmas too. God first of all, I presume. After all He started it, and he started it with Christ. The whole meaning of Christmas is simply that it is the celebration of the day when “the only begotten Son of God" was born in a manger, when God came down to take His place with us and for us. If that is true then we have Christmas with Christ at the centre of it. If it isn’t we have not only to take Christ out of Christmas. we have to take Christmas out altoge- ther. By all means let those who prefer it that way have a holiday with turkey, trees, presents and all the rest of it, but don’t call it Christmas. Dr. Johnston says in the book: “To me, there are three things which make a life as opposed to existence... a leader worth following, a task worth doing and a meaning and a purpose to life itself.” The little addresses in this book have pointed the listener and now the reader to Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life. Dr. Johnston ver- bally draws a blueprint to show us how we may be able to make the most of God’s gift _of life. . IAURORA : Aurora and District lswimming Pool had 23,649 ad-l Emissions this year. A profit of‘ 15446.20 was realized before de-§ 'preciation. 387 children took‘ lessons. 222 won swimming aw- ards and 36 competed in meeksJ It is an honour to bring you a Christmas message from Dr. Minton C. Johnston, author of “Twenty-four Hours To Live”. Dr. Johnston and his family have lived in Thornhill almost four years and during that time, Dr. and Mrs. Johnston have conducted a very active ministry at the Thornhill Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnston is an accomplished pianist and directs the church plays that her hus- band writes. The Johnstons have a family of four grown-up children. For twelve years Dr. Johnston has served on the religious advisory council for r This is not Dr. Johnston’s first published book. In 1941 he wrote “The Romance ofiTeaching Jun- iors” in conjunction with the Baptist Religious Education Board and he is the author of two volumes of poetry. Dr. Johnston has written many successful church playsi C. B.C. For the past three years he has conducted an inspiring radio ministry. The program “Lift Up Your Heart” will be heard at a new time, 4.20 pm. on Mondays. Listeners of this program will be glad to know that “Twenty-four Hours To Live” contains in permanent form many of these popular and ins- piringr messages. _. , . .. . «.nu II I, MERRY XMAS 1 Dear Mr. Editor: â€" Driving north on Yonge St.‘ towards Richmond Hill, a big‘ lighted greeting caught my eye‘ -â€" Merry Xmas. 1 Perhaps we have all put an‘ x where Christ should be. It certainly looks awful in lights. As a resident of Richmond Hill I can't say I'm very proud of that particular decoration. Yours truly Mrs. B. T. McNaughton 303 Demaine Crescent Richmond Hill W “ilhfieflheefi 660k. I can trufhfully say that it contained many personal messages for me. Dr. Johnston goes right to the heart of things and his style is easy and _cor_1versational. 1 ' 1 -1!“ 1.. It is not a big book... not too big to slip in a lady’s handbag. She could read it while she sits under the dryer at her favorite salon or at anytime during the day when she needs a. pause for “re- freshment”. And it’s not too big to slip inside a man’s coat pocket, to be taken out and read while waiting for the bus or during the long subway ride home. is a practical book that deals with the pr; tical problems of every day life. I recommend it! “Resolve to edge in a little reading every day, if it is but a single sentence.., If you gain fifteen minutes a day, it will make itself felt at the end of the year.”7H. Mann. S1 “Twenty-four Hours To Live” MINTON C. JOHNSTON “Twenty-four Hours To Live" is available from Merry Christmas To Everyone HIGH ASSESSMENTS Dear Mr. Editor: Recently I have tried to sell my house. having paid $16,000 for it and am assessed for that amount. I am informed by the real estate firm that my house is worth only $14,000 and their commission is 7 percent. Have the real estate men brought the price of houses down. because they are doing no business? If not, then we are overassessed, and it‘s time the owners got together to have their assessments reduced. It does not take much to have your assessment increased. now it‘s time to have it reduced. Let‘s have your opinion, home- owners. by Elizabeth Kelson T. S. OUive. ‘ 202 Norfolk Avenue. ‘ prac- fies/Ionic NOTICE Please Do Not Steal Will the people who usually steal their Christmas trees in the Township of Whitchurch, please buy them this year, or steal them somewhere else. Our editor commented that this was a reasonable request. but as “somewhere else“ may conceivably be one of the neighbouring townships. he suggested to anyone wishing to brighten the Yuletide season by a stolen Christmas tree, that the best and biggest ones grow at the North Pole. cessible that year. and mer- NEWMARKET : The annual chants claimed sale of them Christmas party for the child- was excellent. ren attending the Newmarket “' "‘ * * Co-Operative Nmrsery School The Richmond Hill Lions en- will be held tomorrow (Fridayl tertained their own children at from 2 to 4 pm. On hand will a turkey dinner. The report of be a familiar gentleman. Santa ithis annual event said. “The Claus. It was also recorded that 30,662 Christmas trees had been shipped from Canada's mari- time provinces that year to the warmer ciimes of the Caribbean Islands and Central American countries. The market In these southern countries. it was point- ed out. was limited to those people who are former norther- ners. High ocean freight rates precluded any increase in the demand. it was reported. “The Liberal's“ King City correspondent recorded that transportation of Christmas trees was a common sight in that area. On the Sunday be- fore Christmas many motorists were seen carrying home ever- green trees of every size, shapeand variety. The fall of snow,‘ she continued. heightened de- sire to make ready for Christ- mas. She also recorded that tree decorations were more ac- cessible that year. and mer- chants claimed sale of them was excellent. Scone! jAoqulA . In Chicago, last week. old news was still making the wire services as a municipal court jury was dismissed after failing to agree on the possible obscenity of nude photos of Jayne Mansfield in the June issue of Playboy... In the June issue? We’d say forget it, only, in our copy, Jayne looks like she’s still holding her breath. A Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. no matter how it smell-s -â€" like the “news” just broken by an American sports writer that Jack Dempsey was drugged when he lost his title to Tunney back in September of 1928. But sometimes â€"- like the news from Premier Robarts that Ontario taxes will rise â€" yesterday’s news is not' even necessarlly news. Now that the Hill’s parking meters have been covered for the Christmas season what CAN you get for a nickel? > * g. Mysterious earth movements at Ste. Joachim De Tourelle, Quebec, are sending houses sliding into the St. Lawrence... And as they sail away into the sunrise we hear the parting cries of the natives as they shout “Help”! and “Vive 1a secessione”! The Star may claim it “incorrectly reported” that bars, night clubs, liquor lounges and beer parlors would close at 6.30 New Year‘s Eve and remain closed New Year’s Day; but any psycholo- gist, familiar with the Star’s policy, would recognize the error as a perfect example of a Freudian slip. GENEVA â€" (UP) â€"- The World Health Organiz- ation says danger of cancer exists in air, food and water as well as cigarette smoking, alcohol and cosmetics... So if you’re making any New Year’s resolutions, why be half safe? Frank Sinatra Jr. has recovered from his recent kidnapping and returned to his singing engage- ments... Like, man, he’s safe and sound. Egan Chambers, national president of the Pro- gressive Conservative party says his party is gathering its best brains to institute a woo-Quebec policy... That “best brains” calls for a thoughtful, “Hmmm”, as we read rumors that Dief intends to arouse anti-French sentiment for his support. Ontario's grade 13 legal course -â€" intended to encourage respect for the law â€" could be a bit of a boomerang when student-types who refuse to respect it greet police with: “I know my rights!” Question of the week â€" Could this biculturalism business to include a bit of instruction from how to handle a. six-inch snowfall? At Christmas time in 1948 “The Liberal" reprinted the following notice from the Stouffville Tribune: Items gleaned from files of “The Liberal”. the home paper of this district since 1878. In years Gone By BY GEORGE MAYES . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead Poi Pourri! SOMETIMES When a man and his wife See eye to eye It’s, often because Both are six feet high! When asked my opinion, I am prone to retort, That the best way to bring up Some children is short. Money talks, But often it’ll Talk a. lot, but buy a little! TRY IT SOME TIME INFLATION? look of joy and excitement on every young face during thel‘ Punch and Judy show instilled joy into every heart. The sing- ing of Christmas carols brought to all the joy of Christmas and ‘the glad tidings that this season of the year brings to all the world." The e i g h t h consecutive‘ Christmas Candlelight Service‘ at Trinity Anglican Church,: Thornhill. was announced for the evening of December 21. The advertisement said. “This service is conducted in a man: ner that is safe. reverent, and beautiful. It is well attended by those who like to hear good Christmas music and to take part in singing favourite car- 015." Christmas music and to take Speculation about the future part in singing favourite car- surrounds every new addition. 015." be it a new baby. a new cow. 3 0 t 3 ‘0 new machine, or a 'new year. Also advertised were an an- The 'questions are always the nual turkey rattle, euchre and same â€" will it produce? what draw by St. Mary's Roman are its prospects? Catholic Church; a euchre and These are the question for annual fowl draw under the 1964. auspices of the Richmond Hill Industry has predicted that Veterans‘ Association; and the the diapered baby of time will Maple Recreation Association bring with it a boom in busin- December Dance. ess. Export markets will rise; STOUFFVILLE: November re“ port of the Stouffville Police Department shOWed a total of‘ 547 occurrences and complaints‘ checked out by the officers dur- ing the month. There were 28 business places found open at night and reported to owners and proprietors Robert D. Little be extended Montreal on The snow-covered spires of the Parliament Buildings are a strikingly beautiful reminder that Christmas is now a short time away. Tinselled trees and gay Santa Clauses smile from windows throughout the Capit- al. telling us that 1963 is soon to be replaced by the baby of l1964. Industry has predicted that the diapered baby of time will bring with it a boom in busin- ess. Export markets will rise; domestic sales will be higher next year than this for most firms; profit forecasts are op- timistic; capital e x p a n s i o n programs will increase spend- lContinued On Page 12) { BENEFICIAL Please Note MNY KIRH- PMIYMCCORMACK Holiday Matinee Mon. Tues. December 23 - 24 1.45 pm. Christmas Day lst Show 7 pm. Last Complete Show 8.30 pm. lElF ERICKSDN-NITA mm mm: mm mun Mom ; and PAUL ANDERSON - A umm-Jmmmow mm [m 3 i Please Note Sat. Matinee Dec. 21 â€" 2 pm. Only “Once Upon A Horse” Continuous Sunday December 22 from 6 pm. the ONE place to call for Open Friday evening to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays Mon. Tues. Wed. 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