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THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursaay, May 7, 1970' 11‘ n WWW“WWW“Mill“MI“\lWNW![WWWMMMNWWWMWMNWW'5 I. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ - ‘ ‘ ‘ " 'v EWWWMMW “WWW ,, _ I‘ mun _ l _- _ - _ _ mummm !" Where Does Roberts ” Prime DutyLie ? Bht iri the Canadian system the recourse the 1éndrrrsflhééddentficcupanns. 1 citizens have is not to “recall” their MP but simply tures of the buzldings would vote against him at the next election. And that is most Welcome, however a .4 ' . - . . ' ' - rent photograph will be ta certamly a vely effective factm 1n guldlng the MP. if. . y_ In this way gnu!\m\xmummmmuummmugmmmmuwummnuummmmmuummnm‘mm[mullmemmmummuuml Library haves to be able By JOHN ROBERTS MP, YORK SIMCOE In my discussions of the tax reform proposals at various meetings in York Simcoe I_ am .sonietlmets; asked if I will support tax reform legislation if most 0f the citizens of York Simeoe are opposed tio 1 . People are surprisedâ€"sometimes angryâ€"when. 81y that the first duty of an MP 18 not ‘necessarlly k0 foilow the wishes of his constituents but to wor , Speak and vote for what he believes to be the national interest. The question of whether or not an MP is bound to follow the views of his constituentsâ€"whatever his personal opinionsâ€"is an old and thorny one. The voters, who know that they have put the MP there expect him to do what they want. The MP5, however, are reluctant to look upon their job simply as that of a messenger boy. “Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiâ€" ness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constitu- ents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him: their opinion high respect; their business un- remitted attention. It is his duty to sacrifice his repose, his pleasures, his satisfactions, to theirs; and above all, even, and in all cases, to prefer their inter- est to his own.. But, his unbiased opinion, his mature judgment, his enlightened conscience, he ought not to sacrifice to you, to any man, or to any set of men living. These he does not derive from your pleasure; no, nor from the law and the con- stitution. They are a trust from Providence, for the abuse of which he is deeply answerable. Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.” -_-v~_ -__o -â€" Mérr'lBeâ€"rs of Parlianlérlt usually refer to Egl- mund Burke’s speech to the electors of Bristol m deience of their independence from'th’e wishes of the v0 ers: In the United States there has been a stronger tradition that the representative is more of a dele- gate. This is the reason for the short term of Con- gress â€"- two years â€" and for various “reca]1”-pro- visions which enable a certain number of' voters through a petition to force an election. “To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion, which a representative ought always to rejoice to hear; and which he ought always most seriously to consider. But authoritative instructions; mandates issued, which the member is bound blindly and implicitly to obey, to vote, and to argue for, though contrary to the clearest conviction of his judgment and conscience â€" these are things utterly unknown to the laws of this land, and which arise from a fundamental mistake of the Whole order and tenour of our/ constitution.” What Members of Parliament usually forget is that this speech was delivered after the election, not before itâ€"and in the next election Burke was rejected by the Bristol electorate. “Parliament is not a congress of ambassadors from different and hostile interests: which interests each must maintain, as an agent and advocate, against other agents and advocates; but parliament is a deliberative assembly of one nation, with one interest, that of the whole; where, not local purposes, not local prejudices, ought to guide, but the general good, resulting from the general reason of the whole”. ‘ ' ‘ SAM COOK, Chairman 56 Yonge St. North Richmond Hill Hydro-Electric Commission In preparation for the Cen- tennial of the town in 1973, the Richmond Hill Public Library Board is appealing for assist- ance in the compilation of a directory of the older houses in .the Richmond Hill postal area built in the period of the 1800‘s and eariy 1900. If you are the owner of such a property the iboard would be most grateful .if you would supply them. Ithrough a review of the deeds. lvn'th the name of the builder or original owner of the house, and subsequent occupants. Pic- tures of the buildings would be most welcome, however a cur- rent photograph will be taken if necessary. In this way the l The Nice of Richmond .Htil has undergone many changes during the past few years with a gradual progression from the old to the new â€"- many of the familiar and well loved land- marks have been torn down to make way for newer modern finildings and there is a sudden awareness that in order to pre- iserve the history of our town for future generations we must imake haste to record the names :of former settlers and the dwellings they have occupied. county and has reached its highest peak at Thornlea “Secondary School in Thom- hill. Trustees agreed with a staff suggestion that Rich- “The people ’I have talked to are 40 to one against the experimental school,” said Mrs. Simpson, who was pres- ent at meetings with both students and parents. “They the ball more in the public forum, and not rely so much on the director." ' Aurora Trustee Keith Nisâ€" bit agreed, “Too often we put the onus on the director to dividuals’ learning styles . . . It is. therefore, necessary to examine and re-examine a1â€" temat-ives in the climate for our schools: the attitudes and values to strive for in Honsberger seconded by Roâ€" man Catholic Trustee Con- rad Thompson of Richmond Hill that the study he made received unanimous approval of the board. mmmmmmmummmmmmmmmmlmunmmmmmmmmmmmmnummmnummnnumualuminiumnmummmuummmumuummuumInuwmummmwumumuumuummmuuu“mullan County Trustees Plan Show More "Muscle" In Setting Board Policy Mrs. Simpson's outburst came during discussion of a staff report concerning a study of the feasibility of es- tablishing an experimental school in York County. “I resent me feeling (of the public) that this board is not functioning as it s‘hould, that the administration is dictating to the board. I re- sent it on behalf of the ad- ministration and on behalf of the trustees. It is a miscon- ception that the trustees have to do as the administra- tion says." ’ The board in general had shown considerable enthusi- asm for the idea introduced in February of a school which would pres‘ent a more formal teaching atmosphere than is the trend in most secondary schools in the county and has reached its highest peak at Thornlea Elecondary School in Thom- ‘11. “I am deeply concerned at misconceptions of people in my area," declared Rich- ‘ nd Hill Trustee Deena Simpson. . . Evidence that York County Board of Education is not: getting through to the pub- lic as well as it hoped was demonstrated at the board’s meeting on April 13. RICHMOND HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY Board Seeks Owners 0f Early Town Homes WILLOWDALE â€"-«Police said a man stopped for speeding on Finch Avenue April 29 attempt- ed to bribe {he radar operator, Constable William Henderson, with $12. compile an historical record that would be of immense value to students and residents wish- ing to delve into our local his- tory. and would complement other historical materials safe- guarded in the local public library. ' Pictures of houses that were standing in 1872, but since de- molished are also being sought to provide background material for students of local history wishing to erect scale models of our town in that era. Antonio Manchis-iT 19, of Ca]â€" edonia Road, has been charged with attempting to bribe a police officer. It is hoped that, with the per- mission of the owners, plaques will be installed to mark the historical significance of the older homes. Such a project has already been undertaken. in neighbouring Thomhill. Mrs. Simpson pointed out that the trustees had made it very clear that it was only a study that in addressing meetings of students, parents and staff at Richmond Hill in March, they had gone to great pains to emphasize the point that no action would be taken before the study had been completed, that it would be 1971 before any ac- tion could 'be taken. “But students and parents have taken it for granted that this (the ‘hard’ school) is going to happen. mhat We are being dictated to by our director, that we have no control over what happens in the schools. , mond Hill High School would be an appropriate starting place for the study of a “hard school” because of its proximity to Bayview Secondary School, which 0!- fers a vast panorama of opâ€" tions and programs, and it would make it easier to students to choose thei sabooL I‘Wé have been pre-judged. It is an insult to the board, and this has brought it to a head. FOR BIG BARGAINS CONSULT THE LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS dazzle her Most gifts can make a woman smile. But to make her eyes glow with thanks, to make her remember the gift and the giver for years to come, make it an electrical gift. Modern electrical appliances make a woman’s work easier and her life more pleasant. They help her do more things, enjoy more things. So dazzle herâ€"With an electrical gift! with an electrical‘gift! LIVE BETTER ELECTRICALLY A car stored about; a month ago behind 254 Newer Road, Richmond Hill. was found last week to be completely destroyed by persons unknown, Morgan Davis of Morgan Davis Printing Ltd. hold “The Liberal.” "I don't think there’s a thing left that’s any good. The tires are slashed, all the glass is smashed, the roof jumped on, the doors and trunk lid torn off." Parked Car Wrecked Entirely 0n Newkirk EFormer Aurora United I am not a rubber stamp, and as far as I am concerned, no one here is a rubber stamp of the director. Newmarkdc Trustee Jack Hadfield suggested, “Perhaps the trustees should carry the ban more in the public forum, and not rely so much on the director." ' do not understand that this is a study, that the board will act on research. There has been so much antagonism, and a feeling that the com- munity should be involved. The implication is that we are operating under a dic- tator. although he may be a benevolent dictator.” Vaughan Trustee Warren Bailie countered, “In my opinion, no defense is re- quired. Everyone knows that “The general attitude of the public is, ‘don’t tell me. show me,’ and so far this board has shown consider- able independence of thought”, Mr. Bailie declar- At all meetings, Education Direcmr Sam Chapman and Superintendent of Planning and Development Stephen Bacsalmasi made the major presentations and answered the majority of questions from the floor. "You wouldn’t believe it BERTA SERVICE CENTRE all their many customers and friends for their past patronage and would appreciate their continued support to the new owners Mr. and Mré. Sam Orfanakos and their four sons Tommy,.Andy, Bill and George. Half Way House Restaurant ZOLI, RITA, GORDON AND LIZ VICTORIA SQUARE - GORMLEY WISH 1'0 ANNOUNCE Al. HORWOOD, Superintendent After 14 years in the same location they have sold the 'business AND WISH TO THANK your hydro 884-4466 and There’s literally nothing left,’ he said. The 1960 Morris Minor had just been equipped with new tires and new brake drums. It was valued at more than $150. Mr. Davis said he also has had three flags stolen from his premises. “We try to beautify Richmond Hill, but there’s no point. In- stead of a beautification prize. the town should give an award to the one who puts up with the most ‘guff’ all year,” he said. speak for us. We should start to answer back.” “We cannot study in I vacuum, and we do not have the staff to make a study in three different communities. I do not think the good people of Richmond Hill re- alize we have to get involved to get the reaction of the people of a communi ." The boa-rd could conduct the study in a community other than Richmond Hill. he ad- ded. “I have never changed from giving full support to the feasibility study." Mrs. Simpson declared, “but I am deeply concerned at the mis- conception of the people in the area.” In its report a week later on the study, the staff de- clared, “To educate ‘individ- uals’ rather than ‘masses’ re- quires variety in type of school, in school programs, in teaching methods if these are to be matched to the in- dividuals’ learning styles . . . It is. therefore, necessary to examine and re-examine al- ternatives in the climate for our schools: the attitudes and values to strive for in Commenting on the em- phatically negative reaction of students and parents at meetings in Richmond Hill High School, Mr. Chapman said, "‘V‘Minister Died Friday‘i Rev. Bertrum Newnham, 82, former minister of Aurora Un- ited Church, died Friday in Willowdale after a short illness. A clergyman since 1919, he was a pastor in Harriston. Southampton. He was also de- puty district governor for the Lions Club. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Marianne Stone of Windsor, and a son, William, of Toron- to. “Since we believe in the matching of program and teaching method with the learner (and since learning must include all learners), this study is to be directed toward the needs of those who appear to obtain less than optimum benefit from the presently accepted trends and innovations in education," the report states. , Markham Township” Trus- tee Louise Aimone comment- qd. “It should be reassuring to people to know that what we are ‘going to look at is what is relevant, what is im- portant in our schools." The board agreed that the committee making the study should include teachers from both elementary and secon- dary schools. three trustees and at least three other per- sons representing parents along with two students who would serve as consultants. The principal objective of the study is to examine pos- sible alternatives in school climate. attitudes. values and programs. v A motion by Markham Township Trustee John Honsberger seconded by Ro- man Catholic Trustee Con- rad Thompson of Richmond Hill that the study he made received unanimous approval of the board. our students I‘ OVER 90 KINDS AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM SMOOTH FINISH N0. 1 GRADE 24” â€" ALL COLORS PLANT A LITTLE SPRING . . BEAUTIFUL HANGING s I BASKETS Pansies 3 boxes $1.00 Potted ROSES 51-99 SLABSs JUNIPER SPREADERS GIANT EVERBLOOMING â€" 6” POTS -â€" VARIETY OF COLORS Geraniums ROUND PATIO I-49 51 KEELE ST. NORTH MAPLE PHONE 832-2455 Open 7 Days a Week 9 am. to 9 pm. â€" Sun. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.111. 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