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Letters I must take exception to The Liberal editorial of February 14. I initially deliberated allowing myself a “cooling off” period before attempting a reply, but the fact remains that my rationale for presenting a motion for deferral to the York County Board of Education will not be altered. I am relating specifically to staff recommendations calling for closure of McConaghy and Jefferson Public Schools, and a change in structure and boundaries for Crosby Heights Public School. I don’t think that anyone can argue the fact that Richmond Hill ap~ pears to have more empty classrooms than are required. It doesn’t take much more digging to recognize that overcrowding situations exist in other parts of the County. And if we are extremely astute, we are sufficiently aware of the Board’s pressures to provide classrooms ‘ where necessary when there are spaces elsewhere. Your editorial begins with a very practical and philosophical statement: “The strength of any legislative or ad- ministrative body lies with its ability to make effective, expedient decisions using all the resources available and creating as little fuss as possible”. On paper‘ this looks great. But in practice, the well-intentioned direction of this statement becomes clouded. “Effective decisions" based on what ? “Expedient” at what cost Sunday afternoon at the Carnival, the Bayview Secondary School Band was creating some really terrific music. The sun was shining â€" but that was not helping the toes too much. However, the Bayview Band was just what the toes needed. It was hard to stand still â€" the music was so good. Good music is good music â€" whether a modern song or an older song is being played. If it’s played well â€" and you can’t seem to be still â€" then you know it’s good. I couldn‘t stop thinking how wonderful it is that young people in high school get together to create music. Bayview’s band kept toes tappin ’ Our heartiest Thank~ You for placing the notice on your front page “Girls invited to audition for next Curtain Club production", which will be “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man«in-the- Moon-Marigolds". The results were most gratifying. About two dozen girls auditioned. Front page story produced results Needless to say, the Director, Brian J. Moore and myself were delighted with the inâ€" terest shown, the quality of the readings and the See Page C-3 We’re not talking about apples and oranges, we’re talking about children, Breslowsays to the Editor More letters and for whose purpose? “All the resources available" by whose interpretation? “As little fuss as possible" for whose benefit? The Richmond Hill Study Committee was a Board-recognized body, composed of individuals acting in good faith, who in my opinion were fully cognizant of the enormity of their responsibility Much of the com- mittee‘s work was frustrated due in part to unsuccessful attempts to receive adequate in- formation relating to school utilization, enrollments, projected population growth, and various other pieces of information requested from time to time. To add further to this confusion, much of the information supplied lacked an acceptable degree of consistency. As a result, the final recommendations of the Study Committee were reviewed by some as an exercise in futility. The fact that the recommendations of the Study Committee. as opposed to those of staff (which are so widely divergent), is reason enough for me to believe that further justification of both positions is relevant. Trustee June Arm- strong, in her support of the deferral motion, did make the statement that perhaps Crosby Heights is the school to close. as you have reported in your editorial. However. what you failed to report, and which greatly alters the intent of Mrs. Arm- strong's statement. is the concern expressed that staff recommendations There’s so much talk about the bad that young people do â€" there’s not enough talk of the good. Young people need to be supported especially when they are doing something good. I appreciated it. I know others did, too. But I though more people could have been there. They néea to know that they are apprgciatgq. If people appreciate the good young people are doing then why don’t they clap louder? There could be one if not more potential musicians in that band. variety of choice One of the girls, Kim Thomas, of Richmond Hill. was chosen for the role of Ruth. Three other girls will become new members to work and learn backstage. It‘s marvellous evidence of community spirit, young people’s enthusiasm for theatre and an appreciation of our excellent locally located theatre. Marg Donovan 366 Browndale Crescent, Richmond Hill Marie Nickle. Producer. seem to relate only to the inherent utilization problem in the area. If the purpose of school closure in Richmond Hill is to deal only with the utilization of space, then it might appear more logical to some to have selected other than J e f f e r s o n a n d McConaghy for this purpose._ 1 Enough said on that I believe Mrs. Armstrong is quite capable of an- swering for herself. I’m not very good at playing games, and I have this unforgiveable tendency to call it as I see it. 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At least one group of Richmond Hill residents of course! $15 $25 had requested some time ago that they be per- mitted a delegation to the Board meeting at which the recommendations would appear. Because of timing, this request could not be granted to them. or to any others who had expressed such similar intent. It was also my feeling that some areas of_ in- formation were ignored in the recommendations that should have been included, in order to present a better overall view of the situation. I would like to see some projections relating to population growth in Richmond Hill, which may or may not influence these and future recommendations. I would also like to see a report on the alternate use of school space as it pertains to the present situation. I realize that the Ministry of Education does not credit such reports at this time; but it is certainly. in my opinion,an area that should be recognized by our County Board. For example, it doesn't make sense to me to list as “empty classrooms” the space presently being utilized by the Area 3 and 4 offices of the Board. We have several new trustees on the Board who have not had an op- portunity to become acquainted with the situation in Richmond Hill. Before they are asked to cast their vote on the staff recommendations, it is surely our respon- sibility to assure that all pertinent information is supplied to them. We‘re not talking about apples and oranges. We‘re talking about our children. And if careful deliberation over such sensitive areas as school closure appears as “procrastination” to How many times have yOu seen a great new look you'd love to wear, but oculdn't find in your size? Well, Simpsons is doing something about that. with Fashion in All Sizes to flatter every figure beautifully. Dresses and sportswear in styles that reflect the fashion trends and -col0rs everyone will be wearing. including you. Keep an eye out for Fashion in All Sizes. 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