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Not every police officer is a Dudley Do-right who can nab every criminal, solve every crime, or be a number one perfectionist. On the other hand, they’re not all crooks, either. But some officers who drive cruisers should at least obey the rules of the road: Police should set example for motorists You couldn’t quite call their discussion a tetea-tete, because it took place in a corridor at the provincial court house during a morning recess, although they weren’t exactly speaking in hushed tones. There are a few inside problems but the operation seems to be living up to its motto: To Serve and Protect. We believe the police should strive to protect the innocent citizens of the community, but we also believe the force should at- tempt to set an example for adults and youngsters alike. To wit: Why, when an officer pulls a motorist to the side of the road, does he leave two wheels of his cruiser parked on the pavement? Why, when the officer gets out of his car, does he not bother to look to see if there are any cars coming? His speech, as it is with many of the young today, blocked from any free flow of thought by all the “rights?” “likes” and “you knows” along the way, so that those being spoken to had to be both listener and interpreter of unfinished sentences. In the courts, this youngster got a break He looked like a lot of other youngsters his age, his hair neither short nor long, his dress_“in,” but not “out,” his look, a mixture of sheepishness and “wot the hell.” “I said: If you did it, you did it; if you didn’t, you didn't.” The listener, in this case, was a York Regional Police detective, part of many of today‘s modern cops, just as short as his prisoner, although several light years ahead of him in experience and savvy. Generally, the York Regional Police force has settled into the district and is functioning reasonably smoothly. 7I‘he speaker was a youth of 17 or 18, short and chunky, the adult in him still hiding behind a baby face. “Okay, but I’ve been thinking it over. Like, I never caused you guys any trouble, right?" “What do you mean? You’re a 5â€"â€" disturber." ' right?” “Okay, okay, that‘s one. But for the most part . . . " He braced himself again for a different form of attack. The youth braced himself after that one. Obviously. that wasn‘t what was expected and some reconnoitering was going to be required. “You_ were 5â€" disturbing over on John St." He folded his arms in a defensive stand and leaned back against the wall. “Where? â€" What? â€" Why do you say that? Give me some examples." Policemen have notoriously good memories and this one was no ex- ception. He didn’t even have to pause to come up with one. ‘fYou advised me to plead not guilty, regional viewpoint 'Pem Line - Cirwiation Direcon Norman Stunden ~ Production Manager Lany Johrslon ‘ News Edilon Markham - Vaughan EdinOn Ross Hudson - Circu|alion Surwviso. Home delivery 0! The Liberal is 80 cents every (but weeks; by mail $10.00 a year in Canada, 52000 a year outside 0' Canada No local mai| delivevy where carriec sevvice exist: CLASSIFIED A Bat-1105. 881â€"3373 The Libeval is published each week by Menospan Community Newspapets Limited. This newspapet is a member at the Canadian Community Newspapel Association and the Audit Bureau of Cuananon PUBLISHER ROBERT MAXWELL PAGE A4 The Liberal is published every Wednesday by MerOspan Communiw Newspapers leuled Nonh Division, which also publishes The Bannev in Auvova, Newmarkel, The Woodbndge Vaughan News, and the Gallon Enterprise‘ Robe" Maxwell - Genetal Manage: John C‘ Fetgus - Advertising Direct?! Ray Padley Jr. ~ field Sales Manage METROSPAN - NORTH DIVISION Ely Wilma! El]: Zl‘ihrral 10101 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill L4G 4Y6 Ontario The contents, bath edixorial and advemsing o! The Liberal RIChflIOfld mu. are protected by copyright and any unauthorized use is prohibked. 10101 Yong: Streak. P.O. Box 390. MC 4Y5. Ontario TELEPHONE ~ “+8177. 881-3373 Second Class Mail Reguslralion No, 0190 VOLUME III], NUMBER 5 “Okay, but, like, do you think I should plead guilty?” Besides, hadn’t he seen those two girls in court earlier? No doubt, they had a few worries of their own. “I’m not going to tell you what he said.” “I’m not going to advise you how to plead." The youth took time out to glance at a couple of girls going by, but it’s doubtful if he really took them in. He was up against the wall, both literally and figuratively, and he wanted to move away from it. say “Now, you‘ve been talking with the crow}; attorney about this. What did he “Okay,” he stretched to his full height against the wall, “well, like I was in the right place at the wrong time.” Does the officer not like working for York Regional Police? Is he trying to commit some form of suicide? “I always wonder how these things get to trial. “The case is withdrawn." The short, chunky, “sâ€"â€" disturber" was smiling happily for the first time Why, when cruisers turn corners, don’t the signals work? Are they broken? Why, when a cruiser is south- bound on Yonge Street in the curb lane, would the police officer suddenly, and without signal, turn left across three â€" yes, three â€" lanes of traffic and enter the Dairy Queen parking lot? If this is the example a motorist is to follow, it’s easy to explain why there are so many morons behind wheels of cars. Hopefully these incidents are rare within the York Regional Police. Hopefully, they’ll become obsolete. “Or the wrong place. Why did you do such a stupid thing?” “Because I wasistupid. “I’ve never been in trouble before â€" never been charged before â€" and I don't want to be now.” “The crown has discussed this matter again (with the police) and has decided to have it withdrawn." “No evidence?" asked the judge. “More or less,” replied the crown. The judge sat back in his high-topped chair and surveyed the scene over his glasses. that day Why, when the officer is talking to the offender, does the officer stand in the middle of the highway? When court resumed, the youth's case was the first to be called and the crown attorney stood up and made a brief submission. “You‘re asking for a break. Why should I give you a break? You’re a s-- disturber.“ “Okay, I’m a s--- disturber." Perhaps having made his point, the detective left and headed down the corridor. All these events occurred within the last 10 days between Richmond Hill and Newmarket. All involved York Regional police cruisers. 9H CIRCULATION - 884-0981. BSI-JS'IS EDITOR HAROLD BLAINE ASSOCIATE EDITOR HON WALLACE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. 1977 The visit of the Dutch Scouts was the second phase of an exchange program which began two years ago when our own Scouts and Venturers spent three weeks in Holland and Europe. Twenty-five Dutch Scouts and leaders left for Holland last Saturday concluding a memorable visit with the King City Scouts, Venturers and their families. Among the memories of the Dutch Scouts are: the breathtaking majesty of Algonquin Park, spec- tacular Niagara Falls, the seat of Canadian Government in Ottawa and much more. However, probably the most abiding outcome of the Dutch Scouts’ visit was the goodwill and friendship established with the Canadian Scouts and their families. Through the Holland Trip Committee, trip transportation needs were met, restaurant and c a m p i n g m e a l This year marks their 32nd get-together, which will take place September 23, 24 and 25. The event begins with a reception Friday night, a golf tournament Saturday morning, parade to a memorial service and flypast of wartime She was staring out the window, wondering when my father would come in from the field. It was nine o’clock. My father had waved as I drove in. He looked blissfully unaware of the time. He was driving up and down the cornfield with one son and two grandsons in tow. For the past 31 years, Royal Canadian Air Force personnel who were stationed at No. 6 SFI‘S during the war have gathered in Dunnville to celebrate their station reunion. The only thing I have against farmers is that they farm for a living. Other than that, they are really nice people. But they work dreadful hours and just when you are all set to take off for a three-day holiday and have finally found someone to do the chores, the wheat ripens or a cow gets sick or the well runs dry. That’s why I didn’t marry a farmer. That, and the fact that no farmer ever asked me. Dutch Scout visit “memorable” They also had homes to go to. But I doubt that they remembered. For corn season is here. It was last December when my father and brothers started to talk about planting sweet corn. Last night I drove out to Headford to visit my mother. That’s not the corn you buy in a grocery store. Sweet corn comes from the field the day you eat it. Letters He's looking for veterans sharon's sunshine The substantial efforts of even the little Beavers and Cubs on the nut sale and skate-a-thon were especially appreciated. The success of the community donation The latter included nut sales, catalogue sales, a manure sale, monthly bottle and paper drives, Scout dances and a skate- a-Lhon. The mainstay of all of these efforts was the fund raising necessary to support them. The fund raising efforts falls into three categories: the solicitation of community organizations and in- dividuals; the solicitation of grocery and restaurant donations; and, the projects conducted by the Scouts and Venturers themselves. If not now on their mailing list, contact Frank Scholfield, Box 187, Dunnville, Ontario, N1A 2X5, or call him at the Municipal Offices. requirements were satisfied and specific itineraries and ac- commodations were provided for the trips to Algonquin, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Kingston and Midland. Harvard aircraft in the afternoon, and a banquet Saturday night. All veterans of No and their spouses, invited. The weekend closes Sunday morning with a breakfast cookout. FRANK SCHOLFIELD Dog day afternoon. Dunnville, Ont Happiness is a cab of sweet corn Lions Club, Ontario Provincial Government, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Hugh Cameron Packaging, King Township, King City Fire Department, Men’s All Saints’ Association of King. Robertson Lodge, Mayor Margaret Britnell, Progressive Conservative Association, MPP William Hodgson, John L. Grew, Marvin A. Haggith, Eric Duke Scott, organizational and in- dividual donors include: program was a testimony to the widespread com- munity support for both phases of the Dutch Exchange Project. It is the corn with the delicious little golden kernels. It is the corn you boil as little as you can, and then slather with butter (never margarine) and cover with salt (never pepper), and grab in your fingers and munch from end to end. Some people eat their sweet corn before dinner, and some people eat it with dinner. I eat it as dimer. I can eat at least five cobs at a sitting, and would never dream of accepting steak when there is corn to be had instead. So when we sat around the Christmas tree and talked about growing sweet com, I thought they were onto a good thing. Since my family considers me to be Ms. Typical Suburbanite, they multiplied the number of cobs I can eat a day by the number of people in southern York County. Some people eat around the cob instead, but I’ve always felt there was something lacking in their upbringing. This spring they planted enough corn to feed us all. That’s a lot of corn. . Planting it took all spring. They put in a little each night so some could ripen each day from now to frost. By the time they finished planting, it was almost time to pick. During their visit to King City. Scouts from Holland spent three and a half weeks learning, and touring, the province. But it wasn’t all business as Dutch Scout Frido Beringden, left, Inevitably, in an ex- change program of this duration (three years) and magnitude, some contributions may have gone unrecorded, while other donors asked to remain anonymous. However, the First King Scouts and Ven- turers express their heartfelt thanks to all the generous donors in the Mr. and Mrs. John Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. J .M. Day, Oriole Lumber, Beaver Lumber Com- pany, King Town Travel, King City Community Centre, Glen and Marg Fergusson, King City IGA and Edward’s Pharmacy. The merchants in Rich- mond Hill were especially generous in their donations of food used for the six-day Algonquin campout. merchants and national Aletteris being sent out grocery companies went to all Scout and Venturer beyond all expectation. parents listing all the Out of a budget of ap- donors and asking them proximately $1,800, some t0 makea special effort to $1,350 or fully three- support the generous fourths of the food costs merchants and com- were defrayed by panies that made the donations of food and memorable itinerary of supplies. the Dutch Scouts a The merchants in Rich- reality. community who made the Dutch Exchange Program the superb success that it was. The Holland Trip and ] Committee found that the Centre generosity of the local Foods merchants and national Alel grocery companies went to all: beyond all expectation. oarenl feeds trick hot chili peppers to First King Scout Leader Jim Macey and King Scout Chris Johnston. Accompanying letter thanks com- munities for their assistance during the visit. Last Christmas, my brother the inventor was confident that he could perfect a corn picker that would go down the rows and take the cobs off the stalk and deposit them gently in the wagon. I noticed last night that the picking seems to be done by walking down the rows with a sack over the shoulder. One grasps the cob in one’s hand and tears it off and places it in the bag. Farmers seem to believe that if they do the planting and growing and picking, the least their wives can do is put on their best dresses and go out and smile at the public. Not as quick, but fairer. That way you and the raccoons are on an equal footing in the race for the choicest cobs. Except that they can work at night without irritating their wives. That’s why my mother had just come home from the com stand on Yonge Street last night, and that’s why her feet hurt. At that point in the corn season she was less than enthusiastic. At midnight that night, I was sitting in my kitchen finishing off my last cob of sweet corn. I was still glad I hadn't married a farmer. But I was also glad there are still some around Included in the donors were Klees Meats, Con- cord Produce Company, Loblaws in Hillcrest Mall and Richmond Heights Centre, and Warehouse Chairman, H o l l a n d T rip Committee First King Scouts 'JOHN DAVIDSE