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Firstly, I am opposed in principle to more than one system of public education. The division of our society into two or more groups on the basis of relig- ious beliefs is a certain way of developing a degree of division in our communities at an early age. However, Ontario did in fact grant Roman Catholics the constitutional right to have a separate school system supported by public funds. Liberal Leader Robert Nixon’s recent announce- ment that l£;he Liberal Caucus recommend full tax support for Roman Catholic Separate Schools has concerned many people in the riding. Because there has been some misunderstanding about our position, I believe it important to explain why, after nearly two years of careful consideration and study, I gave my full support to this decision. By denying full tax support to these people, now that the vast majority of youngsters attend beyond grade 10, and now that we are introducing the un- graded system,we are depriving children attending Roman Catholic Separate Schools the same oppor- tunity others have. There are now more than 400,000 youngsters in the system in the province, which is about 30% of the total school population. In effect, we are agreeing that they have the right but we are trying to force them to give up their system by depriving them of tax support needed to exist. In mv view, unde1 these condi- tions, the Roman Catholic Sepa1ate School suppmt- as will become mo1e militant and cause a seiious rift in cm society. However, if we grant Roman Catholics the responsibility for deciding whether or not a separate school is needed or sensible, I believe few additional schools will be built. I also believe that in this ecumenical age, all Christians and Jews will soon find a. better way of presenting a spiritual emphasis and meaning to life than through divisive elements in our school system. By giving Roman Catholics the full responsi- bility and 0nus for developing the best solution for their children we shall achieve greater co-operation and eventually a better solution for all. Deacon Answers Critics Liberal Party Promise Full Tax Suppor Roman Catholic High Schools COMMERCIAL COURSE u Allbull Vv‘. .. v took place onwlglloczfie'rhbeyrré’f in St; Mary‘s Anglican Church. 'A highlight of the 3rd Richmond Hill Brownie Pack‘s Mother and Daughter Banquet was the presentation of badges and enrolment of new Brownies. Pictured above Brownies salute as Gillian Cornwall (left foreground) and WendyNSawyle‘r are enrolled. The banquet and ceremonies FOR ADULTS Big Moment For New Brownies Don Deacon SENECA COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING 24 WEEK COURSE COMMENCING JANUARY 19. CONCLUDING JULY 3. 1970â€" Subjects Requirements Fees NOTE THESE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DAY PROGRAM ONLY. AT THE SHEPPARD CAMPl'S (AT YONGE STREET). For further information please contact: The Associate Registrar Business and Industrial Training Division. telephone 223,9661 Reports President SENECA COLLEGE T. Newnham MLA York Centre OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY CLERKâ€"TYPIST 43 Sheppard Avenue East, Typing Business English Bookkeeping and Business Machines Office Procedures Grade X or equivalent. and Typing knowledge You may qualify for a training allowance under the Occupational Training for Adults Program. t0.T.A). Contact your local Canada Manpower Centre about the requirements. $72.00 payable in two installments Willowdale. Ontario “Observer". while praising the new rapport among Protestants and Roman Catholics, claims that it may be endangered by Mr. Sand was visiting in Sault Ste. Marie at the time of his death. He was a teacher at David Kyle and Campbell Pub- lic Schools there prior "to en- listment in the RCAF during World War II. On his return to civilian life. he became princ- ipal of King George Public lSchool, also in Sault Ste. Marie. An official United Church publication has charged that the Ontario Liberal Party‘s recently outlined policy advocating tax support for Roman Catholic separate schools may create a serious breach in Roman Catho- lic-Protestant relations. An editorial in the December 1 issue of the United Church The late Eiler-t Sand, planning officer for York County Board of Education, who passed away suddenly on November 2. is to be honored by former students in Sault Ste. Marie. where he was a teacher and a principal before coming to York County. Sault Plans Memorial To Late Eilert Sand Calls The Liberal Support Roman Catholic High Schools Divisive Due to Mr. Sand's interest in' music and the present musical program in his f o r m e r‘ school, the Sault Daily Star re-‘ ports that the memorial may} take the form of something for1 the music department. It isl understood that the possibility; of renaming the school in his? memory is also being discussed.‘ A native of Sault Ste. Marie; and a graduate of the Univer-‘ sities of Toronto and Western Ontario. Mr. Sand served as} principal in schools in Vaughan; Markham Township and for; several years, supervising prin-} cipal. secretamr-treasurer and( business administrator forl Markham Township School! Area 1. : United Church Following the integration of the area boards to form one county board. Mr. Sand was appointed officer for the new board. E W. Minkler. Chairman of the Board Dec. 11, 1969 “reactionary ecclesiastics in search of privilege and oppor- tunist politicians in search of votes." “The Observer" adds that “al- though the exploitation of reli- gious differences has often proven tempting to politicians" no opportunism is imputed to Ontario Liberal Leader Robert Nixon. “But we are dismayed by the signs that he has been badly ad- vised. He has imputed motives to United Church critics of the plan. ‘because no government support is given to their private schools‘. He says he ‘supports them every week through my donations to the church.’ He thinks that such United Church schools should be closed.” The United Church does not seek public support for its three private schools in Ontario (Ladies, Albert and Alma Col- leges) which are self support- ing, “The Observer” says, and adds that Nixon does not sup- port them through his contribu- tion to the church collection plate. 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