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Subscription Rate $5.00 per year; to United States $6.00; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Ca Published by Richmond Hill Liberal Publishing Co. Ltd. “Second class mail, registration number 0190" Protect Early In warned the town's parks tion committee that unless a roof is constructed soon over the Centenâ€" nial Pool. it will become in the ground". Mr. Philip pointed out that the had been constructed as the first phase of a fully enclosed. year- pool round recreation facility. the concrete in the pool will not stand up to severe outdoor winter weather. The committee council should be approached again with revised and realistic figures on the cost of. the undertaking. It is now June â€"â€" the 1969 town budget has been accepted rate has been set â€"â€" and no provision has been made for roofing in the In fact, as far as we can determine, council has not been asked recently to make any provision for this major undertaking. Local Architect Douglas Allen has spent much time in providing altern- ate plans for enclosing the pool, with cost estimates running from $150,000 pool this year. to $200,000. Since a in hit more than $38,000. the pool roof would require a levy of from four to five mills if paid in one year at these figures. March Angus THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday, June 12. 1969 nadian Weekly Newspapers Association W. S. COOK. Publisher Pool Investment Philip and recreaâ€"v Recently Toronto Controller Fred Beavis reported that plastic domes could be built over the city’s outdoor pools for about $100,000 each. He claimed the coverings would enable pools to be used all year and could he removed in summer if desired. This new approach to the problem would hear investigation by local authorities. It might well prove a practical and economical solution to closing in our pool. Richmond Hill’s Centennial Pool was one of the first municipal Cen- tennial projects to become opera- tional in Canada â€" and in the four summers since then it has proved its value by teaching hundreds of young- sters to swim and by providing healthful recreation for all age groups in the community. On a year-round basis these benefits would be multiplied many times. The federal and provincial governâ€" ments each contributed $1 per head of population to the project â€"â€" a total of $38,000. Residents and inâ€" dustrialists added about $45,000 and town council picked up the rest of the $120,000 price tag to complete the first phase. Surely, it makes good sense to pro- tect this investment by completing the job started back in 1964. just “a hole Therefore agreed that and the tax ill raises a ‘ Attention: Young Cyclists The Richmond Hill Police Com- mission’s decision to crack down on bicycle riders in the town who break traffic rules has been taken out of deep concern, for the safety of the The fact that these child- ren will grow up to be car drivers with the attitude that traffic laws were made to be broken probably in- children. fluenced the decision. Every child in Richmon mentary schools is given indoctrination in the rules of the road 'by Constable Douglas Young, safety officer. But once some of them acquire “wheels” these lessons are quickly forgotten. The majority re- member and observe the rules. There are young boys on the way to school who come to a stop at a stop sign, watch for a traffic and carefully walk across the intersection, again only when they have reached the other side. They remember and practise their safety instruction. It has been appalling to see a young girl pumping a hi the sidewalk with a younger girl balanced precariouslv on the bi- the two-wheeler cycle seat as wavered from side to .wrong move and both could have been thrown wheels of oncoming traffic. had forgotten their instruction. It is illegal to ride a bicycle on the town's sidewalks â€"â€" in illegal to propel any wheeled vehicle (including a baby carriage) on these cement surfaces which were built for pedestrians. However, it is realize heavily travelled four lane highways on Yonge Street, Markham Road and Bayview Avenue are too hazardous for young bicyclists. The public accepts the fact that, for the childâ€" ren’s safety, they must, if they ride their bicycles to school, be allowed to use the sidewalks. But if they do, it is their responsibility to remember that sidewalks are primarily for ped- estrians and they must be concerned about the safety of other people using the sidewalk. Incidentally, with the exception of some grade 7 and 8 pupils at Crosby Heights Public School, is it necessary for any child attending an elementary school in Richmond Hill to bicycle to school? ‘Then there are the daredevils who take a delight in plaguing the motor- ists -â€" who shoot out of driveways d Hill's ele- a thorough break in and side streets, who (often in their bikes gangs) purposely weave from side to mounting side in front of a motorist and greet the blast of a born with laughter and cries of derision. They are gambling with their lives and will continue to gamble with their own and other lives when they get into the driver's seat of a powerful motor- ized vehicle unless they are‘ stopped now. cycle along side. One The schools are doing their part in youngsters safety education. Constable Young is under the doing his part. the other members of They the police force will do their part -- but they can’t do it all. Parents also have a responsibility to teach their offspring to obey the traffic laws which have been passed in the inter- ests of safety. The best method of teaching is by example. If father and mother ignore stop signs. park- ing regulations, speed limits and try to run traffic lights, their sons and daughters will do likewise. fact it is d that the Flood 0f Pupils Descends 0n Ottawa Danson Hosts 15,000 From York N. By the end of June. York' Unfortunately with suchling with Conservative Leader North MP Barney Danson will large numbers of students des- have played host to between eending on Capitol Hill within- 12.000 and 15.000 students fromla few short weeks. the mem- his riding. The students makeihers are finding it difficult to the. trip to Ottawa with teacher give as much time to the stu- chaperones to see government dents as they would like, and in action. and representation it has not been possible to pro- from York North has been vide meals in the parliamentary greater than from any other cafeteria for them. so great constituency in Canada. have been their numbers. There haVe been groups from Mr. Danson solved the prob- Richmond Hill High School. lem by arranging buffet style Bayview Secondary, Woodland lunches for students in the Rail- Senior and Royal Orchard Pub- way Committee Room and the lie School in Thornhill, Park- Confederation Room at the na- view School in .Unionville. tion's capital. Markham District High Schools; Popular spots to visit in Ot-‘ Charles Howitt Public School in laws are the House of Parlia-l Richvale. and St. Joseph's Nor-.ment, the Mini and War Mus? row Park on Rayview Avenue‘eum. ' South. i In their two day VISII, RO sillâ€"l In June grade 51 pupils from dents from \Vhitchurch Town- Mark II School in Markham ship also managed to work in Township will make the trip and an 18 mile cruise on the Ottawai so will 170 students from Rose- River and a tour of the Na-‘ lawn Senior Public School in tional Museum of Science and Richy-ale, Vaughan Township. ‘Technolngy where they saw, And 80 students from Armit-hundreds of items from Can-y. age, Lemonville. Pine Orchardfada‘s scientific past. from al and Vandorf schools went to=365 ton locomotive to tiny tran-I OttaWa in Ma)’. as did several sisters, exhibits dealing with groups from North York SChOOlSuphySlCS, astronomy. marine tech- While Mr. Danson was play- nology. meteorology, atomic en- l_ng host to groups from York ergy. aviation and space, and North. John Roberts MP \vas‘agriculture. greeting students from his: Both Messrs. Danson and: riding. York Simcoe. He wet-Roberts found that the highl corned visitors from Holland school students in particular‘ Landing. Sharon. Mount Albert. were interested in the opera- Park Avenue and Maple Leaf tion of the federal government Public School: In NewmarthKRnd are full of questions. \li’. and King Senior Schools. .Danson even arranged a rneetwi .spend with them. and facilities' Robert Stanfield for a student who showed interest in thatl political party. Beleaguered MP's, although they welcome their young con- stituents, have suggested that the visits be spread out a bit â€"that they would have more time to give to the students, and the students would have a chance to see more of the capi- tal. If visits were spread out a bit â€" i.e. April to June and Sep- tember to November. Members would then have more time to would not be so crowded. d-lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIlllllll\lllllllllllllllllllIll|\llllllllllllllllllllllll\lllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Back one or Tags: Days “U51. (101 To err ‘ Rambling around by Elizabeth Kelson One Day At A Time When so many of us are caught up in the bustle of a society that thinks it's going somewhere . . . when so many regret the passing of the “good old days” . . . when so many are fearful of a future that hasn’t arrived yet, it is rather refreshing to hear a person say, Jesus said, “Sufficient unto the day thereof”. Do you agree? “I just live one day at a time.” is the evil [World-famous Canadian Physician Dr. William Osle ‘ lived his‘ life in “daytight compartments” and a distinguished English thought this day-to-day living s wrote a book about it. author. Arnold Bennett, 0 important that he Dr. Minton Johnson of Thornhill has also written a book called “Twenty- four Hours To Live”, on the same theme. It seems that really this fact and act accordingly. discerning people realize This probably ex- plains why they accomplish so much. The Eric Hooks of Rumble Avenue, Hill live one day at a time. and I believe her. * s: AS THE DAY, S0 at Richmond Jean Hook says so â€"â€" 18 it! THE STRENGTH In August. 1953, a young man was happily engaged in building a house. ing a home for himself, Eric Hook was build- his wife Jean and two daughters, Sharon and Marilyn. Somewhere in the interva 1 between then and now, the famous Salk Vaccine was discovered but not in time for Eric Hook. He is a victim of polio. It paralyzed and ravaged his body and Eric has been flat on his back for fifteen years. ' Since that fateful day in 1953, a new epoch of heroism and courage began for the family of the stricken man. The big blessing was that Eric lived and had a family which loved him dearly. He also had his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hook of Thornhill, sisters Mrs. Wib Smith (Jean) of Thornhill and Mrs. Clarence Westall (Jessie) of Willowdale and a brother Gordon Hook of Thornhill. A man flat on his back with the sure knowledge that he is wanted and loved has everything to live for. Eric fought, for his life and with the help of those he loved became spiritually strong and sure. Those who know him testify to his great faith In the goodness of life. .lean says that Eric's greatest incentive to live has been the joy of watching his children grow up. Sharon is 17 and Marilyn 15 and these two young girls do their best to keep their father in touch with the outside world. Eric eats his meals with his family and this is possible because Jean wheels his cot to the table so he can take part in the food and conversation. When the good weather comes, Jean wheels him outside to the yard where he can enjoy the out-0f- doors. Even though Eric was unable to finish the house (Continued on Page 16) yttl, To The Swimmin’ Hole? ,that places greater stress on flours Teachers’ Pay Needs Merit Principle . (I ,nndon Free Press) In terms of economic indices1 increases in living costs and productivity w the higher pay‘ package negotiated by London's high school teachers and the board of education is a reasonâ€" able one. The 7.3 per cent increase re- flects almost exactly the con- sumer price and productivity rise of the past year. It does not. however, include the automatic pay increases teachers gain by way of incre- ments â€"â€" experience pay, in other words â€"â€" that are not subject to annual negotiation. The increment levels are estab- lished initially by bargaining but once set they are added au- tomatically to teachers' salaries, regardless of what other in- creases they obtain. The increment system con- sequently bears no relationship to ability. The poor teachers fare just as well as the excel- lent ones â€" and it is in this‘ area of merit that the teaching profession‘s public image re- quires the most bolstering. London's high school teach- ers are now being well paid â€"â€" and justly so, for it wasn‘t al- ways the case â€"â€" for the heavy social responsibilities they bear. It is difficult, however, to jusâ€" tify a system that makes no distinction between ability and incompetence. Perhaps some day the increment arrangements will be replaced by a system individual. merit but it doesn't appear imminent. , And the so-called “congratula- tory bonus" of $100 for teachers who have or get their perman- ent. secondary school certificates is hardly likely to trigger an outburst of spontaneous public acclaim. It enlarges, however slightly. upon the mechanical principle that is the main flaw in the increment policy and it has nothing to do with class- room performance. lt also opens the door to all kinds of questionable fringe in- centives that are no substitute for proper recognition of abil-j itv, especially when public funds are involved. lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ‘ .own peculiar idiom. I would call CITIZENS SHOULD PROTEST SMELLY WATER IN THORNHIIJ. GREEN Dear Mr. Editor: It is with extreme interest, that I read in the .lune 5 publication of "The Liberal" that “Markham Township Council is not sure whether it wants anâ€" other fuel oil pipeline stinking like a polecat in the i township. Councillor Allan Sumner said he'd visited a similar installation in North Thornhill Green last. week and it. was reeking with oil and stunk like a polecat." Some four weeks ago. after wasted discussions with the township. my husband called Councillor Sumner to inform him that our water (if I may use the same expression) also “stinks” but this gentleman disagreed and said he had never heard of this situation. The township is fully aware of the condition of the water in North Tornhill Green, they spend tax- payers‘ money “flushing” twice a week, and if any of your readers have this problem and have been informed “their‘s is an isolated case", don't believe it. The water we use in our homes is more import- ant than the oil we use in our burners, and if any residents of North Thornhill Green would like to bring this matter to the attention of our Ward I Councillor (Mr. Sumner) perhaps they would be kind enough to let him know. If any one cares to contact me to organize a meeting to discuss this dreadful situation. perhaps they would care to telephone me‘ at 889â€"8279 at their convenience. MRS. MERVYN McCAR’l‘HY, 19 Shady Lane Crescent, Thornhill. * a: no: t t SEWER CONNECTION CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS Dear Mr. Editor; How many home owners (sewer-joiner; if you will! know they have the choice of where the “feeder” line. enters their property? Having learned this‘ too late I have written to Mark- ham Township to request. that this information be included on the notices announcing the in-‘ stallation or on the assessment, notice. Avoid handwringing as it ‘ ments and the brass section marched in. The programme told us that artillery. Mr. Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor came next. Waiting his turn. a little later, was Mr. Wagner and, I could see very clearly the reason for the heavy Mr. Mozart. who never seemâ€" ed to care over much for any- ‘thing at a pace less than a gal- lop. challenged the ability of ithe musicians with his celebrat- ed Number 40. But I am con- fident that Wolfang Amadeus would have happily patted every head in that determined orches- .lra. They did him. and us. well. ‘It was a fine performance. l But you know, Mr. Editor, it: was the next selection that wove 1a special fascination for me. I :had never before heard the ‘Tnccata by Frescobaldi and I ‘found it utterly devastatin! in ‘its eerie. ghostly beauty. It was played with great delicacy and understanding. A superb selecv :tion for moments of quiet re- ‘t'lection between the vigorous Il\lo7art and the fire-breathing ‘Wagncr. Wagner and the Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra gave lus a magnificent finale and a remarkably short two hours of sheer pleasure. It was my privilege to thank a tired and perspiring conducâ€" tor for a wonderful evening. Mr. Budd was pleased that I had expressed my pleasure. He informed me that his musicians regard their playing as a labor of love. Financial reward is not a consideration. Mr. Budd said to me. “You know, we need people like you." I knew what he meant. This fine orchestra needs the positive support of all who like good, well-flayed music. These musicians need to be shown that the end result of their self-sacrifice and freely offered talent fills a public need. And the only way to make that need apparent is to get out. to those concerts and fill every chair. This orchestra deserves least. that. To all lovers of good music. who were not. at. that concert, I would say You should have been there. you know. You have no right to miss so much. Thank you, sir, for your sym- pathetic ear. VICTOR. ATHERTON, 109 Walter Avenue. Newmarket. at goes in under your favourite tree at the wrong side of your lot where your plumbing isn't! MRS. GWEN DUGAN. 37 Johnson Street, Thornhill. ***x HIGH PRAISE FOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dear Mr. Editor: Something more, I feel. should be said. On June 2. in the Richmond Hill High School. the Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra gave a concert. To say it was good would be an undeserved understatement. So many expressions of ap- proval have a triteness about them that has a limiting effect on enthusiasm. No need to go‘ overboard. either. But in my :8 that concert- 3 lulu. And if lulu has shape, style and beauty and tells you that along with her charm she attributes her de- lightful whole to damned hard‘ work with little thought to fin- ancial reward. then there is no better word than lulu. The auditorium was small. The audience was small. But it was evident that most knew their music. Not. once was it necessary to wince at applause As a setting for adventu coming home just as gru this week from the Ri YWCA, announcing the s be held in the park and lnlhe Spotlight By MARY MONKS Having lived for over ten years within sight of the Mill Pond. it has always surprised me to hear children complain that there is nothing to do in Richmond Hill during the long summer vacation. re, this area would satisfy the Huck Finn in every boy, and I’ve seen many girls bby and contented as their brothers from an hour or two “down the road”. I was very pleased, therefore, to rece1ve a notice chmond Hill and District etting up of a day camp to bushland surrounding the pond. The “Y” is co~operating with the Richmond Hill Recreation and Parks Department in this pro- ject. not in place of, but as an addition to the exist- between movements. The ap- - or . plause was mu and sturduy mg slimmer playgroufndlsmeme. appreciative. My hands were program Of "all"! sore at the end of the concert. I know that my applause was lusty Aâ€"i my wife wore cotton- wool in her weather-side ear. But allow me to tell you. Mr. Editor (unless you 'were there. and you should have been. you know), that Richmond Hill Sym- phony Orchestra gave us a won- derful evening. Beautiful music. of the pond. cleaving its v-shaped tra mets shining in the sun, tion of the place. A real feature of the (Fred Thomas). custodia magnificently played. From Handel-like Pergolesi to the ‘ , . , , flamboyant and breath-taking 13151112. the birds- He ls Wagner, who seems forever youngsters, who affection. Nature crat't will not for the day campers. Oi drama, arts and crafts plateau above the pond. a bent on overwhelming you with a tidal-wave of harmonics that leave you wondering how the people who play together. stay, together. ‘ Then that dilly for flute and SCARBORO: Centennial. ,at the southeast corner of High-‘ ‘way 401 and Markham Road for future expansion. Dr. Regiâ€". the board of governors. said, May 29. 1972. to be approved Scarborol Council by was bought for 51.800000 at :81600 per acre. regard him lto In his address to the college's Eleanor convocation. Stackhouse hoped times when I became conscious the main campus of the college that she played a magnificent will be located on the site by flute. too. If you were there. sir, (and you would have seen, and planning board.lplain as pic, that this orchestra. nler- in reinforce- The new site, which has yet,you nate our modern world. A treat d, but‘ I must add that there? . nald Stackhouse, chairman of‘was a treat for the eye. ton. Ii Contact the “Y” for their brochure on “Park Y" by i all difficult Mrs. were for the ear. as l have sai in this. did not. find it a watch the Braun. soloist. There should have been, know) you meant business after the I val. They called ll 'tllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllltlllllllIllllllltllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll-F j ifted Children Need Help Too, Says Educator It is not just the slow learners. the physically. emoâ€" tionally. or intellectually handicapped that need extra help in the school system. The gifted child. too. needs special attention. In a report to York County Board of Education on May 26. Maynard Hallâ€" man, superintendent of special education and student services told the trustees that 45 special education classes will be conducted in county schools in 1969-70. servinz more than 600 children Four primam education diagnostic classes will Assess the problems of kinderearten children who do not appear to be ready for grade 1. Are they slow learners. perceptu- ally handicapped, or just socially and emotionally im- mature? Do they suffer from speech or hearing problems. and how can they best be helped? Should they be in special classes. or integrated into the mainstream of the school system? .Vlr. Hallman anticipates that six primary opportunity classe: will be needed to aid many of these children Resinnin: September 1. the board will have 17 remed. Ial teachers \1'Ol'klnfllhl'flllgh» out the county. ll full time and six part 1im9,aldln£‘. Stu» dents who have difficulties in particular areas. Three speech therapists and four speech teachers will also be travelling from school to school aiding those \vith speech problems, giving special aid to those with the greatest difficulties as well as being available as consult- ants with other teachers. Mr. Hallman told the l’mard. there will be proviâ€" slon made for 19 junior op- Dfll‘llll’llt) classes. ten inver- MPdlaio opportunity classes, and four senior opportunity Classes for slnu learners and those who cannot adjust to the regular academic proâ€" gram. A back-up team of staff especially qualified in coun- selling, guidance and psycho- logical support in special education will work with these classse. Throughout the program. said Mr Hallman. an effort will be made to bring the <tudents up to the level of the remilar (‘12:: so that they ma) be integrated mm the mainstream. Man) who might fllhOl‘\\l<Q he destined for the senior opportunity classes. will in- stead be going into the new Don Head Secondary School on Vaughan Road west of Yongc Street. which has been designed as a junior vocational school to provide training in trades and skills that will equip students to work in \ocalions and ser- vice areas. Many who are not other- wise handicapped. will be given help in remedial read- In: "5.1 all times, (Continued on Page 16) how ever.” strings by Telemann. A most soothing treat for ears battered: summpr. Col- by a cacophony of nerve shat- Thp s(.h‘mw is on?" 1 leg? has bOUghl a fill-acre Sheltering noise that seems to domi- fee: per two sessions, July 7-18. calling 884-4811. Who needs a lake Pond ‘.’ a One does not usually * Leaf Gardens. the Curtain Club in his ‘ l l (Continued residents. $15 for out-ofâ€"towners. lore, camp craft and wood- land hiking will be conducted in the immediate area Anyone who has watched a muskrat il through the still water, or counted as many as 57 turtles at one time lying along the fallen logs, looking exactly like steel he]- will appreciate the fascina- Mill Pond is “Uncle Fred", n of the ducks and geese, and a storehouse of knowledge on all aspects of a great friend to all the with respect and be the only type of activity itdoor classes in puppetry, will he conducted on the nd sports. games and sing- songs will round out what. promises to he a real fun o youngsters 8-13. and the session will be $12 for Richmond Hill There will be and July 21 - August 1. when we've got the Mill it It ‘1 associate a science teacher with show business, but Tony Hiscoke, who teaches at Zion Heights Junior High School in North York has been involved in many areas of entertainment. from Spring Thaw to the lighting rigs at. Maple He is also a Ions.r time member of ‘spare" time. Recently he showed his students what. he could on Page. 16) _‘._u-i up."-vuâ€"n-mu-u-4'n-n-n."w--o-u-u-0--uc~«-aâ€"uc ‘l l. . .V.. l BUSINESSME : “'e will start to serv l' versary, Friday, June it June 15th. ! ! ! l l Richmond Hill ii “an "Special Menu" in celebration of our 11th Anniâ€" CATERING TO ALL KINDS OI“ BANQUETS & PARTIES Recervat ions phone SSA-1273 “a m-e -â€"-, «e ~ev-1â€"wâ€"guâ€"s, wg. wen-J. oâ€"A_.'~a---J. S e our customers with a 13, from May 30th to ! l l i ! t l l l .2