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Does being a school ;eacher and a member of a ward of education. at the same time, constitute a :onflict of interest? York County Board of Education has been challenged on that score and IS a result will seek an inâ€" ;erpretation through the )ntario School Trustees‘ Bouncil. The suggestion, the two night be on opposite sides ofi :he school fence was con- nined in a letter from Michael Bailey, president of I‘hornhill Parents Council. The parent group was concerned about the board having any active teachers n its ranks. Both Trustees Robert oughton of Richmond Hill nd John McMurray of itchurch-Stouffville hold caching positions outside ork Region. In his letter, Bailey said he council would like to see policy instituted excluding uch people from voting “when the matter is ap- ertaining to a conflict etween the board and any teacher federation." Shouldn'tvote . Trustee Margaret Coburn “It is the people who don’t vote who elect ia poor government that makes unemployment, welfare and inflation," charges H.H. (Bill) Fuller of Oak Ridges, a candidate for one of the two regional councillor seats on Richmond Hill Council. I FuHerruns for region He asks the voters to ask themselves several questions Are we satisfied with our present mayor and council? Did they hire the right people: in the tcwn offices? - Are they for he taxpayer or for the gove'nment?_ If they cauldg’t run their own businesses should they be running ours? Should they be sponsored, or does that create favoritism as My put their sponsors first‘ - Have they one law for one and different laws for others? Teacher trustee interest conflict debated in York public ‘schcgjcherd Do you believe they should be bonded to ensure proper handling of our (the tax- payers') money? Hillcrest area meet tonight Do they recognize after an election like did two weeks before? The Hillerest Residents Association‘ are holding a meeting tonight (Wed- nesday) in the auditorium of Hillcrest Mall. The main topic for discussion will be the prfposed community centre 'nd how the residents can participate in the planning and operation of the centre. All residents are asked to at- tend. 'Ifhe meeting starts at 8 pm. QOffee will be served. r_. unnn:nn future Brown (223-0618) or at me door. There will be decoupage, pottery, copper enameling, candles, fine European toys, antiques, stocking stuffers, Montessori T-shirts, knit- ting and sewing crafts as well as home baking on sale. Proceeds will be used to News from next door 'KESWICK: The Harold King Farm is to be sold. The 44-acre farm operated for 12 years as a halfway house for A bowl of rice would seem like a feast to millions of starving people in the world today. To give the people of Richmond Hill some idea of the privations which so many in other countries are suffering, all churches in Richmond Hill are com- bining to offer an Ecumenical Rice Bowl at Richmond Hill United Church December 3. Ecumenical n'ce bowl December 3 Featured will be noted Canadian artist William ‘Kurelek and the Rev. Bruce McLeq‘d. former moderator of th United Church in Can; .at the piano. All offerings and proceeds «ull go to the World Relief Fund. Dinner is at 6:30 pm and tickets are $1. available from any church in town. ' -nunciflor Markham «W105: Bayw'ew/Romfiald Plan 2‘ NE: 889-91151 or 297-3202 (res. 889-8069) muldr'é" you they of King, whose husband is a teacher, moved the board ask staff to develop a policy whereby teacherâ€"members would not vote where it was primarily an issue between the latters’ federation and the board. Trustéé V Doreen Quirk of Markham, a former teacher, seconded the motion “with a fair bit of sadness.” She said she didn't like what had happened to society. She was disturbed by literature from the teacher federations calling for members to support only those who supported them. She said she felt they put children at the “bottom of the heap.” The board couldn’t have those conflicts of interest. Ultra vires Markham Trustee Don Sim just returned from a session before the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa that afternoon. At his eloquent best, he shot the theory down in short order. terming the matter “ultra vires" board." "fi‘e'said if it were felt the federation was in conflict of Make them answer Ask the candidates these questions and make them answer, he advises the voters. Then vote and hold them to their promises. We need strong, honest- minded people to help us save our home and small businesses from un- scrupulous politicians and their employees. Fuller continued as he offered the Fuller Auditorium in Oak Ridges free for public meetings at any time before the election of December 2. Fuller will be holding open house there and invites all electors to drop in to air their views openly. and discuss their problems. The parents” guild of the Toronto Montessori Schools will hold their annual pre- Christmas Hollyday Lun- cheon Tuesday. From 11 am to 2 pm there will be handcrafted Christmas gifts suitable for children on sale at the Heintzman House, 135 Baythorn Drive, Thornhill. Luncheon tickets, at $3 each, include the cost of a glass of Sherry and are available from Phyllis Brown (223-0618) or at the door. Montessori School holds crafts lunch There will be decoupage, pottery, copper enameling, candles, fine European toys, antiques. stocking stuffers, Montessori T-shirts, knit- ting and sewing crafts as well as home baking on sale. convicts BLDG. SUPPLIES “beyond this [EDNA STONE SAVE UP TO 331/470 mum RENT-A-CAR TOWN AUTO BODY Yonge SLY North Oak Ridges interest, and if teachers shouldn‘t vote, they shouldn‘t be elected. If elected, they were full- fledged members of the board, “so we can’t tell them what to vote on. “It the Parents Council feels strongly, they should have the legislation changed," Sim said._ ‘ Mrs. Coburn said the matter had to come out on the floor. She felt it was an issue. Trustee Houghton, who teaches upholstery in North York, said such a motion as that proposed by the council would destroy the board. which was made up of people from all walks of life. Trustee Ross Jolliffe of Vaughan, said he felt the board should approach the Ministry of Education to “clear the air." Hard liner Trustee McMurray, the other active teacher on the board, said he objected to the attitude expressed by the Parents Council. He felt he had been a “hard-line trustee," and people had a right to have their representative vote as they directed. 173 Yonge Street N. Richmond Hill 884-2139 Building Materials Fireplace Furnishings “Angelslone” Dealer Adequate supplies of feed for birds wintering in this region will be assured by bird feeding stations set up in all conservation areas operated by Metro Toronto Conservation bird feeding stations Conservation Authority. Five tons of the a'uthority's own feed formula â€" 20 percent sunflower seeds, 40 percent wheat and 40 percent cracked corn â€"â€" will be provided throughout the winter. Eight areas are open for recreation during the winter months. There bird watchers can observe and photograph chickadees, nuthatches‘ cardinals. pheasants and other bird species that inhabit this region. buy books for the school library. St. Matthew's film showing “The Cross and the Switchblade”, an explosive motion picture which will ‘fput you through the wringer of raw emotion", will be presented at St. Matthew’s United Church, Crosby Avenue. Richmond Hill Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are 50 cents if purchased in advance and $1 at the door. The film stars Pat Boone with Erik Estrada, Jackie Giroux, Dino DeFilippi and Jo-Ann Robinson. The screenplay was written by Don Murray and James Bonnet, the music by Ralph Carmichael and the film was directed by Don Murray. Also'showing will be “The Eternal Ticket”. FREE DELIVERY 773-4251 The same applied to groups outside the school, such as WEB (Watchers of Educational Bureaucracy). Sam Chapman, director of YOU HAVE THREE VOTES FOR SCHOOL BOARD REMEMBER "MOTHER" 0N DEC. 2nd FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, TELEVISION, STEREO MUST BE CLEARED IMMEDIATELY! ALL TOP NAME BRANDS! COME IN TO-DAY, CHECK THE "WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE" SALE TAGS ..... EVERY ONE’S A BARGAIN! e T0 ELECT CATHY MacDIARMID MARK ( x) ONE FOR “MOTHER” OUR GOOF! Our Big Central Warehouse is not ready, our old ones are full, suppliers cannot hold back on orders, de‘liver- ies keep arriving. The goods must go into the stores - and now the stores are full education, suggested the board take it through the trustees association, rather than have it misinterpreted. Right now when you reach for a hankie, they think you've got a gun," Chapman said. Jdlliffe agreed to the change. 884-3905 FOR VAUGHAN COUNCIL “WE LISTEN TO YOU" RE-ELECT COUNCILLOR JIM CAMERON JACKSON YOTE FOR lORNA 75m: OPPORTUNITY! We’ve got to clear our inventory! Everyâ€" thing off the floor is at BARGAIN PRICES! Floor models, one of a kind, odds ‘n’ ends, AS WELL AS OUR REGULAR WAREHOUSE â€" Aâ€"vA‘tâ€" J VVLLI. Iâ€" STOCK STILL EVE/160m CARTONS THE LIBERAL. Wednesday, Nov. 20. 1974â€"‘