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The membership is growing older Veterans of the first world war. are. on the average. 75.5 years old while second world war vets average 51.4 years. Re- latively few can be expected to be active participants in the legion in 25 years. Further. i'. seems improbable that Canada will again be in- Yet, behind this appearance Many Canadians. said Mr. 01' DI‘OSPPI'I'W and permanence Kohaly, have become so con- lics a fatal flaw. Barring some cerned with what they mistakenâ€" radical changes, the legion could 1y see as the legion's military Virtually disappear within a face that they forget the 0r” quarter of a century. ganization’s efforts in the field .’.Fhe_.membersmp i5 gl'OWingIof scholarships and sports. The organization has won a firm place in Canada's social structure. 11‘ enjoys important political influence. Members are tied together by emotional ties that have held firm throughout the years. . Commander Frank Barrott and Ottawa next week Comrades Gordon Mills, John This objective v Ogden and Jack Sanders -â€"tained easily. he Editor) Lpp'inn will face The membership, nowat more than 300,000, never has been higher. They shave assets spread across the country worth almost $80 million. (The Royal Canadian Legion held is annual Dominion Conâ€" vention in Ottawa during the first week in June. The followâ€" ing interview with Retiring Naâ€" tional President Robert Kohaiy QC by Writer Jim Hayes was published in the May 30 issue of the “Ottana Citizen". At first glance, the Royal Canadian Legion seem to be in splendid shape. Dglegates from Branch 375 at.{shi;1 must be broadened if it _is tendmg the convention included to survive. It will be a key top}c Eresment Douglas Hopson. Zone at the national conventlon 1n Dominion Convention In Ottawa Legion Plans Broaden Membership TREMENDOUS SAVINGS 0N QUALITY IMPORTED MEN'S & WOMEN'S SHOES FACTORY OUTLET ‘I “As we see it. the nation made a contract with those who ‘served in the war. These people didn't have much choice about entering into that contract but, once caught up in it. they agreed to do their best and hoped that would not include giving their livesi tevan, Sask. “We know that the Legion's function and member- ship must be broadened if it is to survive. It will be a key topic at the national convention in Ottawa next week.“ This objective will not be at- tained easily. he added. The Legion will face a measure of apathy from outside and hosti- lity from within. “The Legion has never faced a less sympathetic population. We are, in fact. regarded with outright hostility by some and with indifference by others. “They see us as a' symbol of militarism. We remind them of war and death. Yet, the truth is that ours is a peaceful face. No- body is more opposed to war than our members who know from experience what war can mean." “We will not accept as nroper a program that allows a veteran on full pension only about twoâ€" ‘thirds the amount paid sweepers land cleaners in the House of Commons," Questions involving the treat- ment of veterans and of their widows and orphans will conâ€" tinue to demand the Legion's primary attention for years to come, the dominion president said. The possibility that the or- ganization. like an old soldier. should just fade away is not even contemplated. “We have facilities across the country. They and our experience can make a very important contri- bution to life in Canada in the future. You just don’t abondon all that." The Legion‘s_ determination "We are wholly aware of this situation," said Dominion Presi- dent Robert Kohaly. QC. of E5- tevan, Sask. “We know that the volved in a conflict involving: “If you ask if Canada has ful- masscs of men, \xlu'ch would filled its part of that agreement. provide an infusion of new the answer has to be absolutely veterans into the organizatlon. no and it will continue to be no “We are wholly aware of thisiuntil positive and acceptable situation.” said Dominion Presi- action has been taken to im- dent Robert Kohaly. QC. of Es- prove pensions and allowances. “Hmrever. We recognize that there is no real alternative. The basic requirement for survival, he noted. is opening membership to younger people who are not veterans. As a first step. sons and daughters of vet- erans might be invited to join. The Legion‘s determination and confidence in its survival, said Mr. Kohaly, is shown in the fact that it is involved in pro- jects, including housing develop- ments. that demand manage- ment and financial obligations extending 50 years into the future. The possibility that the 01'- gvpnization. like an old soldier. should just fade away is not even contemplated. “We have facilities across the country. They and our experience can make a very important contri- bution to life in Canada in the future. You just don’t abandon all that." In spite of the rather cool weather, swimming and games were enjoyed. Sunday morn- ing a church service was con- ducted by Peter Hughey with Ted Gerber reading the lesson. Stephen Wilton the psalm and Paul Mashinter a story chosen by Rev. Earl Gerber. A camp- fire was enjoyed Saturday even- ing. Church News I The annual camp of lst Jef- ‘ferson Cub Pack was held from ‘Friday to Sunday at Bass Lake Prpvincial Park. The camp was attended by 19 Cubs with Scout- master Stewart Bell, Cubmasters Peter Hughey and Robert Say- ers and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Winje and Scout Bob Beavan along for supervision duties. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday. June | :kmuuu\\nun“!\muumnumuum\nmummmwmmmummmuummmutmuulunumuummmI\ml1"ltmumtux‘uuumumummmuuuuumuummImtmlmuuxttIuumuumIttuuutxt1itlmumuuumumuumuumammall{u1ntxlmuuuuuuumuuuunmun-s f. Cubs a-mmnuuuummnumnnmmm“mun\nmum“mmun“n\m\ulmu“nullmmnummmummmmmmll\Immm““mumuummmmuumnm«mum!mmummmmnumumummmummnuumuummuummmunun“mmlnmuuImumuu“\uwumummulv3 The cost of the land at the present campus at Finch and Woodbine Avenues had born out their contention. said Mr. Piaxton. but the density of population in North York had been a de- At a meeting of York County Council on June 4, Mrs. Buck and Aurora‘s Dep- uty-reeve William T r e n t moved that the county ap- proach the college‘s board of governors with an offer of the property at nominal cost. Reeve Donald P I a x t n n a member of Seneca Col- lege’s 12-member board of governors and a member of the College‘s planning comâ€" mittee, said that he and York County‘s other repre- sentative to the board, Vaughan Township Planning Board Chairman Norn Gar- riock, had not supported the location of the present cam- pus in North York. If availability of land is a deciding factor in deter- mining the location of a sec- ond campus for Seneca Com- munity College. Aurora Reeve Evelyn Buck is in favor of deeding the former York Manor 200 acre farm on Yonge Street north of Aurora to the college. County Offers Seneca New Campus Site Elgin Mills And Jefferson News Choir members held an infor- mal social to mark the last practice for the summer. It was held at the apartment of Sheila Norton in Richmond Hill June 24. At the service of Holy Bap- tism last Sunday morning, Paul Charles, infant son of Gary and Janice Grierson Of North Tor- onto, received the rite. Grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holmes and other friends of the family were present for the ceremony. and one mile north on the con- cession road. Price of admis- sion is 15 cents per person. Dress for the church service will be informal so picnickers will not have to go home to change. CORRESPONDENT: LEONARD LOMAS â€" Phone 884-3000 “Seneca is not just for young people. but the dis- tance is enough to discour- age most of those who would like to take special courses.” said Mr. Trent. The college, he continued. helps people on welfare to gain skills through its Man- of the borough. However. said Mr. Plax~ ton. the board is not un» aware of the transportation problems faced by prospec- tive students from York County and of the consider- ably lower cost of land. Mr. Trent said that a site in the Jane Street area south of Steeles Avenue is being considered. but that representatives of Aurora Council have met with Dep- uty Minister of Education John McCarthy asking that no move on the location of the new campus be made until Aurora had a chance to make its presentation. tel-mining factor. and since the majority of the board of governors are from the Met- ro area, pressures to locate a second campus in North York are strong. At least three sites are now under consideration, in- cluding a $4 million parcel of land in the western part The young peoples‘ groups held a party Saturday evening at the parish hall to mark the end of the season. The rector is relinquishing the organiza- tion of the two groups and it is Monday of each month from 8 to 9 pm. The first vigil will be held June 29. “There is no direct cost to the municipality for comâ€" munity colleges," Mr. Plax- ton assured him. “The cost is born by the provincial and federal governments." North Gwillimbury Reeve Wallace Donnell added. “Ed- ucation is costly, but ten years hence, with a 27 hour work week, education of ad- ults and children will be the most important part of the life‘ of our society. This is something that is going to cost us nothing. but it will justify the existence of the old County of York and will make life worthwhile power retraining program which would make it pos- sible for them to earn a liv- ing. The Aurora people, said Mr. Trent, will be meeting with York County Education Director Sam Chapman to prepare a brief to present to the college's board of gover- nors and to the Department of Education. “We are already overburd- ened with the cost of educa- tion," protested East Gwil- limbury Deputy-reeve Ray Twinney, “and now we are talking about giving away half a million dollars.” (Advertisement) MALL NEWS RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND HILL ENGLAND VS. SCOTLAND The “Mixed Blessings". St. John's new combo group, travel- led to Cedar Glen Conference Centre to sing at a United Church picnic Sunday after the morning service. hoped to arrange for another in- terested person to take on this responsibility. Commenting on the loca- tion of York Manor Farm, Mr. Plaxton said, “If I were to be parochial, I would press for a site further south, closer to the centre of population. but if you re- ject this proposal we will have a hard time convincing them (Seneca College) to buy land in York County rather than in the Borough of North York." for both children and adults It is worthy of our support." He asked council to con- sider the many. many ad- vantages to be obtained by having a college in the area. “Manpower retraining will be available to any industry in York County. It will build a course around the needs of any industry provided the course is open to others than just employees of one company." Reeve Clare Salisbury of Newmarket also supported the resolution. “Seneca would be an as- set to the whole county, and we would still have our property as a memorial to York County." All but the representatives of East Gwillimbury sup- ported the Aurora resolu- tion. (Advertisement) Those wishing to participate may do so by contacting Sterl- ing Reid at 884-6056 after 6 pm. We also extend an invitation to all people living in the area to come out and support their favorite competitors. Host Chairman Sterling Reid. and District Chairman Major Harry Kerrison are looking for volun- teers to act as officials at the event and I’m sure that our Our branch has the honor this year in hosting the Legion Track and Field meet which will be held at Thornlea Secondary School on Dominion Day. Our district stretches from Steeles Avenue on the SOUth.‘tO Hunts- ville on the north. so We can expect between 500 and 600 athletes participating in this meet. Thte winners will represent t t t it our district at the provincial Past President Frank Barrett, finals being held in Waterloo 011 was given a surprise at our last AUEUSt 1531.1“? Dominion Day general meeting when the memâ€" meet is Open to 811 tl‘aCk and bership presented him with a field athletes under the age of cake complete with candles. It 15 years- We expect a g00d seems Frank was celebrating his turnout from the Richmond Hill birthday on the same evening. area. ,3 a: :0: * Richmond Heights Centre: Dominion Day Track Meet Your legion Reports Branch 375, Royal Canadian Legion By George Wood -â€" 884-2479 Sports Officer Gord Mills has entered our branch in the Zone E-2 Golf Tournament at Sharon on Saturday. Any regu- lar or life member wishing to enter this tournament may do so by contacting Gord at Legion Hall. members wxll not Down. Also at our last general meet- ing it was agreed that our branch would not hold any re- gular meetings during the summer months of July and August. Our next meeting there- fore, will be held on September 21, at which time the member- ship will be asked to approve amendments to our bylaws. These changes are necessary to bring them in line with recent dominion and provincial com. mand policy decisions‘. Past President Frank Barrott, was given a surprise ‘at our last general meeting when the memâ€" Open Daily ’til 8 pm Thurs. & Fri. ’til 9 pm at, our last general meet- was agreed that our would not hold any re- meetings during the r months of July and 1970 let them