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Ey _ of air or spring guns, and bows and at any time, without the express per- "between Highways 401 and No. 2.- drive-in and would run first rate pie- _ sidered land south of No. 2 on Valley _ their recommendations. THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE 3 A AS L, aaa FR AT I Fr ali MM vipa dhe his . al 3, as ame E Eat 44 id &) Foi 1) ich rout re Ais Thursday, March 16th, 1961 student's work. Fifty-five per cent of the pupil's time is spent on general education (Russian literature, language, history, geography, and foreign language) ; 11 per cent to phy- sical education; 36 per cent to mathema- tics, general science, chemistry and phy-- For the last three years, 41 per cent of all instruction of all Soviet pupils is in mathematics and science. very small fraction of our secondary school students receive the equivalent of science and mathematics that every Soviet gradu- sics. ate is expected to get. There are no elective courses throughout the Russian ten-year system. Our Problems The two greatest needs of the second "half of the twentieth century, as far as mankind is concerned, are and birth-control. curse of politicians. crisis are no exceptions.- Unfortunately, present madness is such that we will do almost anything rather than to come to- grips with the problems of how to ensure the one and begin the other. .; The stock-piling of nuclear bombs by both.the East and the West; the mutual reliance on massive retaliation ; diplomacy dictated by the chiefs-of-staff -and "the career generals! all these things partake of the most overwhelming idiocy, Time-serving, doing whatever has been the usual thing to do, is the perennial Ours of the present The minister of defense talks like all ministers of defense --as though the safety of the nation de- Notes and Comments . +» Russian Education A Soviet youngster at the age of seven enters a ten-year school where he gets his primary and secondary education (our > equivalent is the eight and five). cial feature of their general education is the uniformity of the curriculum and a general examination throughout the coun- try. This makes it possible for the gov- ernment to be really tough on grading free. A spe- the last three they may be ing on to the Only a dance at the University of subsidized up month. Attendance countries, pended on and ness. disarmament our in ourselves. until they are 4 for seven years of the Russian ten-year school, to the age of 14, is obligatory and A small tuition fee is charged for years, It does not in any' sense constitute a hardship on anyone. Students who do not continue for the last three years are put in the labour reserve schools for training as skilled workers or they are drafted into' the armed services. The draft law for the army is designed . to put pressure on students to stay in school for if they are still attending school exempted from the draft eighteen, or if they are go- university, until they are thirty when the draft expires. Unusual prestige is attached to atten- university, especially the Moscow. All students at- tending higher institutions of learning are to approximately $160. a Living expenses in Russia are considerably below those of the Western only on military prepared- Yet, every lesson of history has shown the utter folly of such monumental stupidity. France, in 1939, was the strong- est military power in Europe and her Ma- ginot Line reputed impregnable. happened to France? that has happened to every country that has committed the same blunder. What The same thing As a people, and as a government we are blind to the great problems that confront us and the world. Lost in the-details of the day's petty affairs we lay waste our powers in fretful activity that achieves little or nothing. . $ We need to find a purpose and a vision. At the moment we have neither, The fault lies not in our government but PROTECTION GIVEN WILDLIFE AT AJAX Ajax now has protection for the wildlife within' and adjacent to its boundaries, with the appointment of Police Chief George Dunn and Ken Smith as deputy game and fishery wardens under the - Department of Lands and Forests. A by-law approved by the previous board of trustees prohibits hunting, the discharge of fire-arms or the use arrows within the boundaries of Ajax mission of Ajax municipal council. PICKERING TWP. HIGH SCHOOL RATE--"GRIM PICTURE" BROUGHAM -- Reeve J. S. Scott described the 1961 high school rate as a "very grim picture" at a Picker- ing Township Council meeting--on Monday night. When the rate was struck last week, Councillors learned of a requisition of $288,478.31, or 16.96 mills, which compares with a 1960 requisition of $196,486.32, or 11.82 mills. The reeve ascribed the increase to the greatly increased county equali- zation assessment, 'and to the loss in grants, "The higher the assessment," said Mr.. Scott, "the greater the loss in grants, The Township of Pickering is subsidizing the Village of Picker- ing and the Town of Ajax. 300,000 MOVIE DRIVE-IN FOR: PICKERING TWP. If Pickering Township Plagping Board gives consent, a $300,000.00 movie drive-in may be constructed on Brock Road or Valley Farm Road, This would be a modern movie tyres, according to- Mr. Barry Allen, representing a Toronto firm who ate in the business of building theatres nd drive-ins. Mr. Allen first appeared before Plannig Board several weeks ago with his proposal. - At that time he con- Farm Road and had received Depart: ment of Highway approval. This parcel is designed as industrial on the zoning map.' The Planning Board turned the matter over to Project Planners for the person of Gladys Lane for het. District Doings SUTTON DRAMA CLUB WIN INTER-SCHOOL FESTIVAL At the annual Inter-school Drama Festival held in Brock District High School on Friday evening of March 3rd, the Drama Club from Sutton High School with its presentation of the one act play "The Brute" won the top award. Chosen as best actor of the Festival was Reg. Barnes of Sutton. The best. actress award also went to Sutton, in role in "The Brute". The Brock play "In the Shadows" produced the best supporting Beta, John- Veale. - Sharo ase of Uxbridge received the best supporting actress award. In competition were four plays from Uxbridge, Port Perry, Sutton and Brock. Mr. W. 8. Milne of Northern Voea- tional College and Technical School, Toronto was the Sdjaieator for the Festival. CHURCH GROUP BUY LAND FOR CAMP SITE NEAR STOUFFVILLE Less than three years-ago, the Le- monville farm of Mr. Charles Ratcliff, con. 7, Whitchurch Twp., was a scene similar to any other sizeable acreage in the area, Cows, pigs and chickens held sway on the property and the premises was buzzing with the usual, activity common to rural living. To- day, the activity is the same, but the picture has been drastically changed.' Fifteen acres of land, including the, buildings, have been purchased by and the site will be transformed into a holiday haven for young boys and girls, ranging, in age from eight to eighteen years. It is hoped that suf- ficient progress, will be made this spring in order that the camp may welcome its first influx of young visitors by August 1st. NEW WELL SITE IN CANNINGTON The Ontario Water Resources Com- mission has given final approval on March 8rd for the installation of watermains to the new well site and for the construction of a pumphouse with the necessary pumping equip- ment. The new well site and pumphouse will be located on dot 10, 354 feet the Canadian Sunday School Mission |' north of concession 12 on the property of Wm. English, with the 4 inch watermain being laid along the Sagi- naw Side road (18A) and connecting with the watermain on concession 12, FEAR CATTLE RUSTLERS IN LOSS OF VALUABLE BULL An all-out search for a valuable 1,200 pound Aberdeen-Angus bull that disappeared from the farm property of Mr. Albert 'Samarillo, Pickering- Uxbridge townline, two weeks ago, has failed to locate the animal. The owner fears that it may have been stolen from the premises by cattle rustlers. A $3200 reward has been posted for information leading to the safe return of the bull or to the ar- rest and conviction of persons res- ponsible for its disappearance. : The animal was last seen on Feb. 23rd. "The Ontario Provincial Police from the Whitby Detchment have been called in to-assist in the search, but to date not a single clue has been turned up. The 214 year old sire was raised from a calf and must be re- placed if not immediately found. Neighbours and friends in the Clare- mont-Altona are have been asked to watch for it in case it may have strayed from 'the property. HIGHER TAXES A CERTAINTY Stouffville municipal council will deal with the annual budget at the next regular meeting, March 16th. Reeve Ken Wagg stated last week I that an increase in taxes is a 'certain. ty. Just how great a boost will be necessary, is not definite, but all in- dications point to four mills or more. Chief reasons for the increase will be an increased county levy, several more mills for public schools, an ad- ditional police officer and a new works dept. truck. The increase in general administration salaries will be offset by additional assessment. TO FEATURE UXBRIDGE ON TV PROGRAM : Uxbridge is to be featured on a future program on: Channel 9 and Miss Rose Gibson was in n re- cently gathering information on both historical and present aspects of the community. The program is slated for April 28 and will be on the "Neighbours" pro- gram which is becoming a Sunday favorite. TV camera crews will be here later this month or early in April to take both movie and all pictures, Ad Anglican Notes By Mary Becker Traditional simnel eake was passed to members of the congregation at Morning Prayer service last Sunday, 'which was Mothering Sunday. Mrs. Fuller and Mig. Gardner made the cakes from an old English recipe. Service this Sunday will be Holy Communion and the sermon topic will be "Light of Light", the last in the series on the Ten Commandments in terms of today. "Spiritual Oasis" will be the title of the address at the Wednesday service of Holy Commun- ion next week. This 10 a.m. service will include the last in the series of addresses, "Towards Self Understand- ing". Holy Week services in the Church of the Ascension will include Matins at 11.30 am. on Palm Sunday; a 10 a.m; Holy Communion on Tuesday; a Holy Communion including the Lay- ing On of Hands on Maundy Thursday evening at 8 p.m,; the traditional Good Friday service from 1 to 3 p.m.; and Holy Communion at 11.30 on Easter Day. Last Thursday evening, the teach- ers of the Church School held an in- teresting meeting, when Mr. Fuller communicated to them some of the ideas and ideals which came out of the recent Christian Education Con- ference in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Fuller spoke particularly of teaching to a religious issue rather than just teach- ing curriculum, and of sharpening the focus of our teaching which tends to become fuzzy at times. A discus- sion followed on community beliefs and prejudices, and their effect upon the church and its instruction. There was a display of books, pamphlets and other materials.' --The group decided to purchase blinds for the large end room in the mew part of the building, to enable this room to be used for filmstrip pro- jection. Mr. Fuller showed the group | some filmstrips which have been given to our church by the widow of the late Rector of St. John's, Cartwright, An- glican church at Blackstock. Mus. Kenny and Mrs. Becker are going to view these, label them and put a list in the Sunday School cupboard indi- 'J eating what ages they are suitable for. At the next teachers' meeting a filmstrip will be shown on the use of filmstrips as a teaching aid. It was decided to ask all parents to please come into the church hall and get their 3, 4 and 5 year-old child- ren after church, as these small ones tend to run off if left to go out to the car by themselves. One or two Sun- day School pupils are to stand at the door of the church hall each Sun. day when Sunday School is dismissed to see that the little ones do not get out amid the confusion before their parents come for them.. There will be no Sunday School on Easter Day. It is hoped to arrange baby sitting service for all children up te and including 4 years of age, in the church hall. Mr. Fuller informed the group that there will be a five-week Deanery School of Religion in Oshawa com- mencing Monday, April 10th. "Topics this year will be "Teach; Yourself the Faith", "Living with the Bible--a life of Christ"; "Christian Behaviour" "Prayer and Personal Life" and "Bro« thers of the Faith". This last will be 'a study of some great Christians of recent times, It was announced at the Church School meeting that Miss Pat Clarke will be attending a Christian Educa- tion practice school in Toronto for a week in August; and Mr. Fuller hopes that one more teacher will also attend from our church. 'Some Diocesan funds are available for the purpose. At their recent meeting, the Even- ing Guild gave $160. to the wardens, to use as needed; $25. to the Church School; and a small gift to Mr. A. Allen for his invaluable asssitance with the two recent luncheons. It was decided net to'cater for the Curl- ing banquet this year; but instead all members' are asked to earn $2. talent money which will be due at the April 11th meeting, The date for the spring Rummage Sale was set as April 22nd, 'The next meeting will be this Tuesday, March 21st in the Hall. Confirmation class will be held at 4.16 p.m. today as usual. The W.A. met Tuesday of this week and a full report will be carried in next week's cofumn, | leaving in the treasury the sum of Report From Parliament By Michael Starr, M.P. Minister of Labour The Ottawa papers this week car- ried stories of a new Eastern Ontario Institute of 'Technology to be built in Ottawa at a cost of $2,000,000. It was pointed out that 75 percent of ithe cost would be reimbursed by thé Federal Government under the new Technical and Vocational Train- ing legislation. At the same time, according to the press, Ottawa was going ahead with plans for a $20,000,000 sewage project in order to complete the work before March 31, 1968, and secure a Federal remission of more than $2,600,000. The same work was going ahead in other provinces. All across Canada construction of new technical and vocational schools was being planned in order to take advantage of Federal Government as- sistance. Meanwhile, major sewer projects were being authorized for Vancouver, Toronto, Peterborough and Fort Wil- liam--all on the basis of Federal as- sistance and co-operation. Reports were coming in of contracts being financed with business organi- zations in other countries as a result of new export credit arrangements. In Ontario riding, winter works pro- jects had provided work in Oshawa, Ajax, Whitby and Whitby Twp. In Oshawa some 60 men received a month and a half employment on pro- jeets totalling $67,000; in Bowman- ville, 23 men worked approximately a month on projects totalling $53,000. In Whitby, three projects provided work for 22 men for some 80 days, at As announced in the "Baby Budget" by the Minister of Finance, double de- preciation was being allowed for tax purposes for new industries locating in areas or in municipalities where industrial emplowment was on the de- cline. Applications and viauinied had been received in the Labour Department from a number of areas this week and were under investigation. Once the. qualifications of an area were established on the basis of in- vestigation and the formula which had been drawn up to measure the degree of the decline in industrial employment, then that area or muni- cipality would be designated as un area eligible for the double deprecia- tion allowance for tax purposes. Clipped Commen pp Is TIME OF GREAT STRESS Municipal councils throughout this area have been meeting often recently as mill rate setting time approaches. Within the very near future, property owners, business and industry will learn the hard facts of life. At the moment, we would make a well-informed, cautious guess that the tax rate will certainly not be low- er than it was last year, Probably, this is a great understatement, be- cause when one considers what has to be paid for in the next few years, new schools, hospital wings, and so on, the impossibility of even main- taining last year's rates will be ob- vious. There is one consolation for local governing officials. They are not the only people in a similar situation. At the moment, all levels of government appear to be struggling to hold the line against ever increasing expenses. a total cost of $38,607. In Whitby Township, 20: men were' employed on three projects for some | six weeks. In Port Perry, 20 men were em- | ployed for some 17 days and in Seu- | gog, employment was provided for 5 | men for two months, . | In Ajax, 19-men received employ- | ment for 15 days. Total employment provided across Canada by the municipal winter works program reached 100,0000 on-site jobs this week--and an equal number of jobs were provided off-site. This estimate was made by more than 1,800 municipalities across Can- ada, with two months still to go for completion of the program this winter. Total worth of projects to date for this winter is over $260,000,000. Meanwhile, plans and schedules Were being drawn up for the designa- tion of municipalities and areas to re- ceive double depreciation allowance for new industry, 7 | {should go up but probably won't in At the federal level, there will be a deficit of at least $300 millions this year, so their tax rate, to balance, the face of lagging economy. Pro- vincially, the.government is in no bet- ter condition financially. Premier Frost came back from Ottawa with very little help after finding that cuphonid as bare as his own. It now {looks as though a provinieal sales tax of some 3¢¢ will be imposed this year to raise more funds and a poli- tical party doesn't take such unpopu- | lar action without real cause. All in all, it looks very much as though we taxpayers will have to! tighten our belts considerably in the months ahead to take care of the ex- penses: which we have been so free in demanding from our governments. We certainly can't blame them, al- though many will. They merely ac- ceded to our demands as well as tak- ing care of basic needs connected with expanding populations. home to us. You can't get something for nothing, especially if it comes from governments at any level. .8o, let's grin and bear it. We asked for most of it. Maybe it will teach us a lesson, but it is doubtful. Unfortun- ately, the ones who scream the loudest usually the same ones who howl the most when they have to pay. --Canadian Statesma DRY WINTER NOT ONLY REASON FOR SHORTAGE In"recent weeks newspapers have carried many pictures showing the various methods used to drought across Ontario and Quebec, A pleasant, fairly dry autumn followed by weeks of cold but snowless winter weather resulted in the dropping of water levels in streams, lakes and wells. On many a farm wells went dry, and even municipalities began to suffer, particularly in rural areas. At Charlesbourg, a suburb of Quebec City, the municipality began deliver- ing water from door to door. Farm- ers in this area have been buying water for weeks. The weather can be blamed only in part for the situation. The water table has been dropping for years throughout most of southern Ontario. Cities in the central portion of south- western Ontario in particular have been plagued by water shortages, so much so that plans for pipelines to carry water from Lake Erie or Lake Huron have been considered. The situation exists because of waste, because we have insisted in living off capital. The water in the earth can only be replenished from the sky. Nature has provided means of protection for the earth supply. Wa- ter is held in swamps and grudgingly released from these natural reservoirs; trees along streams protect the water from evaporating and the bed from silting; trees, bushes and other ground cover use what water they need but protect and conserve the moisture in the carth.--So -we-drain- the "Swamps; cut dow nthe trees, rip off the soll cover, and wonder why wells run dry and streams dwindle. Not content with this slow destruc- tion, we hasten the process of waste by polluting rivers, creeks and lakes. We cover the earth with concrete and asphalt and wonder why the dying streams turn into roaring torrents after a few heavy showers. We pour our sewage into the water and won- der why the fish die, the insects mul- tiply and beaches and swimming holes are closed. Now we are permitting our great lakes to be polluted. It may not be long before the water in Lake Erie becomes unfit for human consumption --aund southwestern Ontario can for- get about that source. The old truism is again coming ~--Oshawa Daily-Times District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect In spite of the stormy weather last week Wednesday evening, the Ladies of Scugog "Grace" W.A. gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cro- zier. It was such an evening when it would have been quite easy to have remained at home. The new Presi- dent has certainly taken hold and the Group will be very busy this year. Two new gas stoves for the kitchen have been purchased, and will soon be installed. It will be difficult to improve on the quality of the sup- pers; but there is no doubt that the new stoves will dispence with much trotting too and fro the Parsonage. From the roll call it was noticeable that the Ladies are getting ready for the New Women's Organization of thesChurch, namely that every woman connected with the Church was listed as a member. Te Official Board of the Pastoral Charge met in the Manchester Church last week Friday. The Fi- nancial Statement was presented and approved by the Board. Our total receipts including Balances brought forward, amounted to $12,860.22 and the expenses $10,267.66 leaving Bal- ances in the treasuries of the various organizations amounting to $2682.66. The Stewards were able to leave the allocations to the Central Fund the sanie. as last year, owing to the fact that. the balances brought forward was $639.26. It is interesting to note that the organizations of our Boys and Girls Work raised the sum of $782.08 and spent $7567.27, and still $271.60, The sum of $974.01 was spent on our Church Buildings and age. We gave to the Missionary and Maintenance Fund of the Church the sum of $833.47. Our allocations for Missions in 1961 is $1000.00 and we do expect to reach it thi: year. From a financial standpoint, the Report was an encouraging one, and the work this year for our Stewards is an encour- aging one; The congregations have kept up remarkably well; and right now, there are two Communicants Classes in session. The Church always is in need of new members. There would be no Church organization if no one thought it sufficiently im- portant to become a member of the Church. There will be a reception and ordination of members before the Summer. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the Minister. It was moved by our Recording Steward; and the thanks of the Board was extended to Betty Reader for typing the sten- cils for our Report. } The following were duly appointed to the Group Committee of our Boys Work: Raymond Fralick and Camer- on Aldred from the Island; Tom Don: nolley and John Hofstee from Man- chester; and Leslie Smith and Alex Diamond from Prospect, Quite a section of the Report is given to the splendid work amongst the boys and girls. Much patience and devotion has 'gone into the work, and in the name - of 'our 'Master-we say -to all: "Well done, good and faithful ser- vants.," William McCartney and Dor- othy Martyn were appointed as our representatives to the Bible Society; Mr. C. L. Fralick as our representa- tive to Presbytery and Conference, with Mrs, Myrtle Thomas as the al- Services were set as follows: Sept. 17th; Man- chester Church Oct. 15th; and Scugog Church Oct. 29th. The Minister will take his holidays in September. sary Prospect Church Good Friday this year falls on Mar. 31st, and an invitation from Prospect Church to hold the Service there was accepted. The Service will therefore be held at 8.00 p.m. We invite you each one to come and worship with us. The Statements and Re- ports _are now in the hands of our Financial Treasurers. We hope that you will all help by coming and getting yours. Without your help and support, there wouldn't be any Church, and Your Minister and Officials of the Church are very grateful for your support. Happy birthdays to Roy Pogue, Al- lan DeHart, Sandra Fralick, Carol Wilson and Ronald Nixon of the Is- land; and to Robert Holtby of Pros- pect. We hope that you will very shortly fully recover from your car accident. Nelson Reader and are thank- ful that yon escaped with so. few bodily harm. Our Congratulations to the Rodney Chandlers of the Island in the birth of a little boy, and also to the "Jim" Newmans in the birth of a little girl, gifts to our homes. We accept them as such, and then give them back to God, to serve Him in His Kingdom of Love. Many thanks Susan Roach for playing for us on Sunday. We extend a cordial invitation to all our People to come and worship with us on Sun Fixtures, and $476.22 on the Parson. ternate, The dates for our Anniver- day. for more government spending are' combat These are God's great § x i NRE A SN a DN CARY Q SR INE XN RAL Te AR i ' 1 RR Ry