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As a social worker who has made several hun- dred visits to Italian homes in the past nine years, I am well aware of the fact that all Italian- Canadian children speak Italian first and English as a second language. I await eagérly' the third generation Italian- We simply do not agree with the teaching of Italian in York County schools, nor with the teaching of any other language, save French. In the first place, I find it ridiculous to label Jim Irving’s article as “Teachers have enough trouble with English”. That is not the point of the article. Although I address my letter to you, it is really addressed to the school board and the Italian community. Culture encompasses more than language, this reader states We are still waiting for Council to show why the Parks and Recreation budget programs in- Credit should be given to those in the parade, for, without their par- ticipation, there would have been no parade. It appears that the amount reported previously as overspent in the amount of $106,790 in 1975 is made up of the two items, Parks and Recreation overspent $23,136 and the Richmond Hill Library Board ex- penditures of $79,654. Many kind words have been said about the Santa Clalfs Parade this year and about the committee who took time to run it. Needless to say we are very pleased that it went so well. Committee member thanks particfioan ts in Santa ’s parade Letters With [098. 96m hydro watching G?! by For instance, did you The booklet. “Worth Watching" is yours for the asking from your local Hydro. Or write to Ontario Hydro. Dept. W 700 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, MSG 1X6 It lists many wise ideas for saving electricity in lighting, heating and appliances. In addition it shows you how to read your meter and keep a record of the progress you’re making in ‘ energy conservation. Keeping a watchful eye on your meter can help you save electricity around your homeâ€"and we have a_ free booklet to help you do it. Worth Reasons must be clear to explain abnormal increases, he claims I sincerely hope the York County Board of Education will spend money on exposing our children to the legislature, the courts and the municipal government rather than the formal teaching of a language to children who already speak it . A feeling for family, art, music, cuisine, wine and laughter need not be taught in schools. It’s a process by osmosis. As for the glorious literature, anything whorthwhile has long ago been translated (usually several times) and most excellently, into English. But culture en- compasses far more than language. Canadian citizen as one of the brightest additions to the Canadian mosaic. Why is a statement not given showing revenue and expenditures ap- plicable to these budget items rather than contain amounts in a con- solidated fashion. Some of the firemen spent all day Thursday looking through auto junk yards for a motor part. As you noticed, they As you noticed, they must have found it. Thanks, Richmond Hill Fire Department. This is only one in- stance of many that we know that the Richmond Hill No. 1 Fire Truck wasn't able to move on Wednesday. The Treasurer reported revenues in part offset this increase but did not disclose to what extent. creased 42.6 per cent and 73.5 per cent between 1975 and 1977. But like every other immigrant to Canada, they have come seeking jobs, better opportunities, tolerance and freely elected government. Has it7 not been a fair trade? Mrs. Ruth Cook. 79 Centre St. West. Richmond Hill. ED. NOTE: To clarify one point. the language issue was introduced at the York County Roman Catholic Separate School Board, not the York County Board of Education. The Italians have been the artists to the Western World. In fashion and furniture design, as well as the more traditional arts of painting and music, we have enjoyed their talents. Treasurer W. Darcy McKeough had advised Council has failed so far to do this. Your, enthusiasm made it, we hope, an annual affair in our town. It is the taxpayer who facts the bill so reasons for abnormal increases should be clearly put forth. All we can say is “Thank You, all parade participants.” Please keep November 19, 1978 open. heard about and possibly a lot we didn't hear about. We would like to know where funds are spent and a statement as to the reason for such an ex- pansion of the programs. Doug Hinchcliffe for the Santa Claus Parade Committee This appears to be a normal procedure in the presentation of ‘actual‘ expenditures and we feel that the Municipal Act should be amended so that the Library Board total expenditures of all the funds are included since the present method of accounting for these funds is undesirable. Gyproc Wallboard Easy to install wallboard thal's ideal lOr renovating your home or building a new one! One sheet is 4' x 8' x 3/3". late in 1975 that we were facing restraints in 1976 yet the council at that time (1) increased sub- stantially the monies to be spent in Parks and Recreation and (2) in- flated the Protection budget and Tran- sportation budget resulting in large sur- pluses in the programs. Council has not made any comments as to why the Protection and Transportation budgets are not brought into line with the actual ex- penditure. Mahogany. 2~77 lengithis. 1-393" length. Mahogany Casing ‘ Set 2-7', 1-3'r’2' lengths 1 Mahogany Jamb Set_ T h e f i n a n c i a l statements appear to show under ‘actual’ ex- penditures grants of $294,500 in 1975 and $320,218 in 1976 made to the Library Board rather than the actual ex- penditure of those grants. 4V2" thici. 2-7“ lengths 1-3‘12' length. 7 7171 Yonge Street Thomhill (north of Steeles) R. Marquis. 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