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By Rev. Ellard Corbett, Richmond Hill Baptist Church Somehow it is not difficult to be- lieve that the future is now. An American Bank advertises itself as “the bank poised on the edge of to- morrow.” Tomorrow is quickly to- day. The future is now, and we dare not put off what we should do today for what we are as human beings today writes the history of our times. But in biblical terms most everyone feels weighed in the balances and found wanting. ers know what they believe or why they believe. Our young people are being raised in a day devoid of religious training in the schools, in the home, and when even the quality and the content of religious instruc- tion in places of worship is held in question. Few children know much of their religious text, be it the Bible, the Torah, or the Koran! But the bright side to our period of history is our young people. The _ 4-3.1..-“ .1: "Ar..." Iann‘lr nvn This realization shows up whether or not we like to admit it in our attitude to world events. Through modern communication the wars and wants of the day are brought into our living rooms daily, but the exposure has little altered our interest. Per- haps we sailed through Christmas and its feasting without mu ch thought as to human suffering and want and deprivation the world over. Perhaps we offered not so much as even a prayer for men and govern- ment grappling with these problems. Consultant Forecasts County Government Dead In It shows up in our attitude to world evils. Too much testimony exists as to the questionable merits of smoking and liquor and drugs. Yet society puts the lie to any positive effort in dealing with these influences by the increasing use of all three! Our delinquency shows up especially in the matter of morals. A gay day seems to have arrived. And at what a cost in welfare, broken homes, dis- oriented children and an upcoming generation to spawn more of the same. But in no level of consideration is our position more wanting than in spiritual matters. The religious dimâ€" ension to living is little considered. Most every place of worship has suffered in attendance. Few believ- “County government in Ontario as we have known it is dying of natural causes. It will be dead in 20 years," warned Donald King, in op- ening the 12th annual confer- ence of the Association of Counties and Regions of On- tario, held in Sarnia in late October. The week of January 2 to 9 is Big Brother Week in North America, and most particularly in the Region of York. With a very small budget and limited staff the Big Brothers of York are proud of their achieve- ments. More than 40 “fatherless” boys eagerly look forward to the four or more hours they will Spend each week with the Big Brother who will share with them their interests in sports, hobbies, their hopes and their fears, and provide the man and boy relationship that is so necessary to the healthy development of the man of the future. Mr. King is a principal with Stevenson 8: Kellogg Limited, management consul- tants located in Toronto. He reminded the more than 200 delegates that he had made the same prediction four years ago and is still of the same opinion. He suggested that the future of the coun- ties and therefore the future of their association depended on the initiative individual counties take in strengthen- ing their own futures. 30 Boys Need Big Brothers 130 me neaitny ueveiupuicub 01 um: man of the future. The Big Brothers of York are not, however, proud of the fact that there are more than 30 boys â€" 14 of them in the Richmond Hill area â€" who need a Big Brother and do not have one. The volunteer board of directors is grateful for the support it receives from the region, from service clubs and from interested individuals. But it is worried about the boys it has not been able to serve. The board is delighted with the service given by social workers each Saturday in three locations -â€" Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket. But it is not happy when it hears that Johnny is still waiting for a big Brother. Deserted by her husband, Johnny’s mother works hard to support her son and two daughters. Last sum- mer Johnny appeared in court on a charge of vandalism and is now on probation. He is outgoing and well liked by his friends, but they are the wrong friends. Johnny’s mother is hoping Big Brothers can find a man who will help to redirect his exub- erance and his energies. There are many more boys six to 16, some solitary, some Sullen, some guy». ‘vvu-.. -y- -- assig‘rhhent when a Little Brother goes out on his own or when the mother re-marries. Men of good character from 19 up are always in demand, however, and Big Brothers will continue to seek them out as long as there is a boy who needs a friend. Men who are interested but do not have the time can support the move- ment by becoming members. Memâ€" berships range from $2 a year for associate members up to $100 for honorary membership. Women, too, can become members. The people of York have always been quick to rally to the support of a worthy cause, and what can be more worthy than helping to develop con- fident, self sufficient citizens for tomorrow? Big Brother volunteers should con- tact the local case worker, Mrs. Dor- een Wright, any Saturday at 225 Yonge Street North, telephone 884- 9121. For membership send your contribution to Cam Smith, Bank of Nova Scotia, 43 Yonge Street South, Richmond Hill. As the saying goes in Big Brothers, “NO MAN EVER STANDS SO STRAIGHT AS WHEN IggYREACHES OUT TO HELP A AVLWIIJ [eel J. luuab Juan: hullllnnynlu w rectly to you. I am surprised that a local paper and you as an editor would take two full pages to report on an inquest which re- sulted from an occurrence in our local hospital, the findings of which could only recommend that possibly the hospital ad- mitting laboratories procedures should be done more immed- iately after a patient’s admit- tance. Your article however seemed to imply that the hos- pital, physicians and nurses con- cerned were on trial for .a death which even an expert couldn’t have predicted. The part which was most distasteful to me however is that your art- icle should identify each wit- ness, his or her position and his or her private address. In my position as mayor of this mun- icipality I expect my private life to be exposed as one of the conditions of my position. Il can however appreciate how physicians and nurses cherish their private life once they have left their offices or the hos- pital to relax and unwind like other human beings. I can see no justification for the nearly two columns of names and private residence addresses. which you and your reporter used to expand an article which ameliorate the hospital’s pos- ition in this incident. I would ask you to allow me to sign this request for “considerate” re- porting as a citizen concerned by the impact which the press is creating on our community and country. Mayor WILLIAM LAZENBY, Town of Richmond Hill a: * a * CONTROL RABIES â€" STOP DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE Dear Mr. Editor: Regarding the articles in neWSpapers concerning the cur- rent outbreak of rabies, may I say that much of the hazard to the public, especially in urban areas, could be reduced or al- iminated by enforcing the pres- ent bylaws regarding dogs runâ€" ning at large. Many dog owners, including myself, keep their pets in ten- ced-in areas or walk them on a leash but there are too many who merely turn the dog loose to roam everywhere. This is extremely unfair to those who control their pets and, indeed, to those who do not own pets. The problem is more complex regarding cats, but if it were made mandatory to have all dogs and cats immunized against rabies and the by-laws strictly t with my dog. I do this not only to prevent her from annoying my neighbors but also because I am concerned for her wel- fare. If other dog owners were truly fond of their pets, they would do the same. Since many of them obviously do not care, it is up to the local authorities to force them to do so. STAN HILLAR, 225 Essex Avenue, Richmond Hill. * x 4: x: BUSES SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED Dear Mr. Editor: I have just arrived home from a trip to York Central Hospital by bus. I paid 20c on boarding the bus and had to pay an addition- al 20c when it arrived at Rich- mond Heights Centre. My home is not in the Richmond Heights area; it is closer to the Bay- view Shopping Plaza in Rich- mond Hill East. I do feel that the buses should be plainly marked as to their destination or else have a more pleasant driver who would do the COURTESY of explaining to the passengers ithat they must either wait for the next bus or pay the extra fare. AN IRRITATED PASSENGER. l LIS McLINTOC Guest Conductor Ellis McLintock, music teacher at Thornlea Secondary School, led the Band With feeling from a conventional start in “God Rest Y_e Merry Gentlemen” into a Rock interpretation of this carol that had the audience foot-tapping and hand- (Continued on Page 12) -llllllllllllllllull\llllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllll\llllll\lllllllIllill“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllmull\lllllllllllllllllllllllll[lulllullllllllllllllllllllllul“1mmlllllull“lilll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllmll1llllll“llllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllmllllllllll\llllllllllullllllllllllllllllllllllllllhllllll\llullMum“unulllulullllllllll\\lllulllllllll\\\lllmulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlull\\\\lul\llllllll\llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\\\llllllnlllllllllmlllllll“\lllll\\lllllllll1lllllllllllllllll“\\lll\llll“lllllllllllllllllllll\llllllllllllllllull“\lll“lululllllll\llllllllllllllllllllll'9 __ -â€" A His predictions this year were specific â€" that by 1981: Ottawa-Carleton, will go The Big Brothers of York are not, however, proud of the fact that there are more than 30 boys â€"- 14 of them in the Richmond Hill area â€" who need a Big Brother and do not have one. The volunteer board of directors is grateful for the support it receives from the region, from service clubs and from interested individuals. But it is worried about the boys it has not been able to serve. The board is delighted with the service given by social workers each Saturday in three locations â€"- Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket. But it is not happy when it hears that Johnny is still waiting for a big Brother. Deserted by her husband, Johnny’s mother works hard to support her son and two daughters. Last sum- mer Johnny appeared in court on a charge of vandalism and is now on probation. He is outgoing and well liked by his friends. but they are the wrong friends. Johnny’s mother is hoping Big Brothers can find a man who will help to redirect his exub- erance and his energies. \___J An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 "'c u L A‘ Subscription Rate $5.00 per year; to United States $6.00; 15¢ single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Published by Richmond Hill Liberal Publishing Co. Ltd. W. S. COOK, Publisher “Second class mail, registration number 0190” THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE ZEbe liberal through a reorganization of boundaries and responsibilit- ity for services; Toronto, Niagara, York and Muskoka will remain as re gional governments with minor changes; There will be new regional governments in Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Ontario County; Mississauga, Bramp- ton. Oakville, Peel (part of Halton); Hamilton â€" Burling- ton. Wentworth; Waterloo County; Haldimand-Norfolk. He also predicted that there will be fewer special purpbse bodies at both prov- incial and municipal level; that there will be major re- structung of Ontario gov- ernment departments based on an increasing need for more integrated government planning and co-ordination: effective regional economic planning will start to be ef- fective because it will start But the bright side to our period of history is our young people. The problem children of years back are turning full circle. From anti-estab- lishment and the experiments of liberty there is encouraging evidence of a turning back to the basic princ- iples of life and spirit. Initiated by way-out hippy-like pioneers in all levels of society the young are turn- ing to the Bible and many, even men and women of name, are giving wit- ness that they have found in the Scripture the answer to the needs of their lives. Through its message, young people have been turned on to Christ. With- out doubt its spiritual power has provided the strongest answer known to man for drug,r cure and home disaster. In all fields of religious interest and worship innumerable Bible study groups are leading men and women deeply into its resources. And people are claiming to have encountered Jesus Christ almost as Paul of the New Testament and are as completely changed. ,.,_,r,, The future is now and this refreshâ€" ing spiritual revival brings a dimen- sion of hope to man that is little publicized yet is open to all for exploration and faith. Hats off to many of your young people for their courage and faith in finding and pointing us to God’s unchanging way for man through the years of life. bright and eager. They all have one thing in common â€" no‘ man in the honm3u . V- a“? .79 Great care is given to screening and pairing Big and Little Brothers. That is Why the social workers are so busy. That is why Big Brothers need the financial and moral support of the community. That is why they are launching a membership drive as well as a drive for more men to be friends to lonely boys, Those who serve as Big Brothers have found that they receive as much as they give. Many return for re- assignment when a Little Brother goes out on his own or when the mother re-marries. Men of good character from 19 up are always in demand, however, and Big Brothers will continue to seek them out as long as there is a boy who needs a friend. Men who are interested but do not have the time can support the move- ment by becoming members. Memâ€" berships range from $2 a year for associate members up to $100 for honorary membership. Women, too, can become members. The people of York have always been quick to rally to the support of a worthy cause, and what can be more worthy than helping to develop con- fident, self sufficient citizens for tomorrow? Big Brother volunteers should con- tact the local case worker, Mrs. Dor- een Wright, any Saturday at 225 Yonge Street North, telephone 884- 9121. For membership send your contribution to Cam Smith, Bank of Nova Scotia, 43 Yonge Street South, Richmond Hill. As the saying goes in Big Brothers, “N0 MAN EVER ay, Dec. 30, 1971 to be rational, involving, realistic and patient. Mr. King believes that the May 1970 edition of the Tor- onto-Centred Regional Plan will be “a treasured and un- used antique by 1981. Noth- ing much will have happen- ed. The document is not clear about where it wants to go, and even less clear about how to getthere.” He further predicts that provincial payments to muni- cipalities will be less on a conditional basis. They will be based more on stated plans (official and other- wise). programs and clearhy7 identified needs of municip- alities. A further forecast is that “it will be increasingly real- ized that municipal govern- ment is where the real action is â€" that this is the point of major influence for plan- ning, types of development MAYOR LAZENBY CRITICIZES NEWS REPORTS OF MALLORY INQUEST Dear Mr. Editor: In the past as a politician I‘ have wanted to take umbrage with press reports which were either inadequate in explana- tion regarding the conclusions headlined above them or which were over emphasized in some aspect to completely overshad- ow the actual action or incident which was being reported. This I have only done by verbal comment previously but I now feel I must make comment di- ‘rectly to you. and the character of the com- munity." “I believe in strong first- tier and second-tier muni- cipal government. I believe in a stronger second-tier gov- ernment than the county rep- resents,” Mrs. King stated. He then challenged the delegates to help bring ab- out worthwhile changes, “Most will be in partner- ship but I see you as lead- ers. “I believe we will continue to have second-tier govern- ments for a long time.” he continued. “The point is: they will be different from what exists now. Not only in the heavily urban areas but also in other areas you rep« resent," he said. “I believe that changes are needed (planning, develop- ment, financial base, re-ar- rangement of responsibility for services, etc.) I think you It was a very merry time on the morning of December 18 when the children of Victoria Square and district gathered at the community hall to welcome Santa Claus. Lion Dave Tinker served as master of ceremonies and Bobo The Clown led the children in games. Magician Michael Ross from the Agincourt area amazed and confused the youngsters and their parents with his illusions and feats of legerdemain. After refreshments were thoroughly enjoyed, Santa arrived and held each child on his lmee while they confided their list of gifts. Not only the children got into the act as is evident in the above photo, which shows Leslie Baker and her mother, Mrs. Ross Baker both enjoying Santa’s hospitality. lolly 0ch Man In A Red Suit should have originally been minimized to protect the pat- ient’s family as well. Nothing consequential actually came out of a necessary inquest but an injustice was certainly perpet- rated on many innocent victims by your article. Since I am a pharmacist you may wish to negate my remarks which you will probably con- sider as a defence to the medi- cal field in which I am a mem- ber of the team. Since I am the mayor of this municipality and thereby a director of the local hospital board you may justify my retort as seeking to ameliorate the hospital’s pos- ition in this incident. I would Regarding the articles in newspapers concgrnipg the cur- a leash but there are too {many can give the leadership to bring about these changes. I think the alternative is prov- incially imposed changes or provincial takeover. I believe you strengthen municipal government when you give leadership on changes and work to bring them about. I believe that every time you fail to give real leadership (and then get mad at the province because they set up new policies and legis- lation) you are taking a step backwards in strengthening municipal government," was the speaker's warning. Mr. King described the booklet “Guidelines For Ac- tion” as containing “the seeds of potential destruction of strong county government in Ontario. But stronger county government can also grow from the same seeds. This document talks about 20 Years From Natural Causes; enforced, the situation would be far less serious than it is at the present time. This community needs some- one who will enforce these reg- ulations. A fancy uniform, long and meaningless title and a de- sire for publicity will not ac- complish this. We must have someone who will do the job efficiently and conscientiously. my neighbors but also because I am concerned for her wel- fare. If other dog owners were truly fond of their pets, they would do the same. Since many of them obviously do not care, it is up to the local authorities to force them to do so. STAN HILLAR, rejuvenation of the county system to bring about more effective local governments. It specifically ca_lls for: “Active involvement by local government (first and second tiers) in the planning and development of their specific areas; “Consolidation of muni- cipalities into more viable units of local government with more equitable repres- entation at the second tier; elimination of so many spec- ial purpose bodies. “T116 head of each muni- cipality to head representa- tion at the second tier; “Review and re-allocation of services best performed by local municipalities and the second level, then clarifica- tion of financial implications; “Two year term for warden and selection of most effec- tive person; (Photo by Photique Studio) “Conscious efforts to re-in- at Rich- Family life Centre Has Deep Roo ts No w In its three years of operation com‘ the Family Life Centre in Mark- the ham has become deeply involved ling in the community. In apprecia- ta], Lion the community has under- blen taken a number of projects to and raise funds to keep the centre F1 yin operation. cent In November the volunteer women's committee sponsored a snack luncheon which was at- tended by about 250 people. Funds raised by the women's A Gift Of Music It was standing room only when Bayview Sec- ondary School Band and the Pleasantville Element- ary School Choir presented the “Sounds of Christ- mas” to a very appreciative audience in St. Mathew’s United Church, December 18. n 1 n “-01.-.. Conductor of the Bayview Band, Roy Barton, who is head of the music department at the second- ary school, is to be complimented on the excellent performance of the student members of his band. The only regret one might voice is that this band in 7101'. heard more often: for it is faultless in its is not Heard! more often; for it is faultless in its presentation and the players, while concentrating on their playing are at the same time natural and un- assuming. u, -_ . u .1 1-,,A_L:-.. A: acouuuus. The Pleasantville Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Judith Wales, added to the enchantment and loveliness of the Christmas Music with the exception of their final offering “0 Holy Night” when their voices were lost in the swelling music from the band. However their interpretation of the Huron Indian Carol and the clear annunciation of the Twelve Days After Christmas and ’Twas The Night Before Christ- mas, were a joy and delight to music lovers. In the Spotlight volve cities and separated towns in the second-tier gov- ernment. Open up areas for city and county coâ€"operation. “If four years from now â€" â€"â€" in 1975 - individual counties and local municipal- ities have not th 0 u g h t through, taken action or pushed for action on these points you will have further weakened the very municipal government that you should be strengthening,” Mr. King emphatically declared. He also told his audience that some counties are using the fear of regional govern- ment as an excuse for lack of leadership in the desired direction. In closing he challenged those present by stating, “You can make changes in representation on your coun- ty council to make it strong- er, fairer and leadership-or- iented. You can make a dec- We have turned the key in the old year‘s door, And firmly closed it and called it quits, With never a pause to count the score, 0r name the errors or call the hits; As we look toward the Newborn Year A freshened song has called the dance. So with hope that is shining and crystal clear, We have asked Old Time for another chance. Another chance at the goal ahead -â€" A chance to gather the prize we lost, To make old failures success instead, And in the effort not count the cost. For we only keep that which we give As the hurrying years perform their part; There’s another page for each day we live As the clock chimes out for a brand new start. The year that is gone is gone for aye, But tomorrow is fresh as a morn in May! A t Year's End By MONA A. ROBERTSON committee go to further work of grant. But the grant was the centre. It provides counsel- one year only. ling in flu! field of family. mari- ARRANGES LECTURES ling in the field of family, mari- tal, personal and budget pro- blems for residents of Markham and surrounding municipalities. For most of its short life, the centre has depended on local church groups, town council, service clubs and the women’s committee for monetary sup- port. The work was spurred on in 1971 by a provincial research ROBERT D. LITTLE, 54 Arnold Crescent, Richmond Hill. ision to devote a third of your time, talents and ener- gies to work for the future, not with yesterday‘s and to- day’s problems. You can give leadership to change the role of the warden from one of chairman and official host to one of leadership. You can streng- then your county administra- tion. you can develop an of- ficial county plan that inte- grates with plans of local municipalities. You can un- dertake co-operative pro- grams with nearby cities. You can open your minds to new ways of attacking prob- lems of planning, develop- ment. attracting new indus- try, keeping industry. deal- ing with matters of pollution. police protection and fire protection. -u r _ . . . . _ , , “I beliei/e these stéps will move you forward into a bet- ter. stronger future.” The centre's education com- mittee arranges for lectures. panel discussions and group dis:- cussions on a variety of topics. for example: School for Brides and Grooms, Budget Counsel- ling, Drug Use and Abuse. Proâ€" blems of the Single Parent. Executive Director Mario Bar- toletti spends most of his time in counselling. but has found time to lecture to students of Markham High School and other schools in York Region in the family life education cour- ses. He is also active in the 30 Council and serves on the re- gional health and social service committee. Counselling at the centre is not confined to the office. Bar- toletti often goes into the homes of clients when it is not possible for the family to come to him. All counselling, he points out, is strictly confidential. CONCERNED CITIZENS The centre is the brain child of a group of concerned citizens. They in turn interested clergy. medical and legal professions and others in the community. During the period of January 1 to October 31, this past year. 615 counselling sessions were held. Of these 62 percent of the problems have been marital, 33 percent family, 2% percent per- sonal and 2% percent budget- ting. ' During this period 95 Mark ham families visited the centre. Another 35 were from Stouff- ville. and 31 Were from Union- ville. Of the remainder 68 fami- lies live within 10 miles of Markham and 87 travelled more than 10 miles. There were clients from Sutton, Keswick. Klein‘berg, Aurora, Richmond Hill and Newmarket. Won't Cut Fee Below $100 Rate 0n Vaughan .Town Cemetery Plots Vaughan has five municipal cemeteries: Carrville, Maple Un- ited, Maple Presbyterian, Nash- ville and St. Paul's on Conces- Vaughan Council has agreed to charge a flat $100 rate for lots in municipal cemetel'i@_.‘sZ sion At a meeting December 20 third and final reading was given to a bylaw incorporating some minor amendments re- commended by the Cemeteries Branch of the Department of Financial and Commercial Af- fairs. Councillor Robert Kirk, chair- man of the cemeteries advisory committee, said that in setting the $100 fee the committee re- duced the price of some graves from $120. The department wanted the municipality to put ‘a $50 price tag on some lots. In giving approval to the by- law council rejected a depart- ment suggestion that some graves be sold at a reduced price. A charge of $3 a year will be made for care of graves on which perpetual care charges have not been paid. Under the Cemeteries Act a cemetery owner is permitted to reclaim the unused portion of lots sold without perpetual care if there have been no burials for 20 years and no maintenance charges paid for more than five years. The annual charge clause in the bylaw will permit the municipality to reclaim and use the unused portion of such lots. Industrial Commissioner Jim McDonald said under the bylaw the municipality may buy back plots not wanted, reimbursing the owner for the original price lpaid. People will not be able to make a profit on unused plots, however. One owner of eight lots is now “going around like a Wet hen", said McDonald. He bought the lots for $24 each several years ago and now wants to sell six of them back to the town for $100 each. “No way,” McDonald said, adding that the party in question had recently sold his farm for $100,000. [(1 Hill - 884-4690 was for