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PAGE 2 - THE COLBORNE CITIZEN, APRIL 24, 1974 Committee investigating day care Con't from page 1 the Children's Day Nursery in Trinity Anglican Church. It is currently owned and operated by Miss Karen White and Miss Vera Burge who v ill soon be leaving the area. If the municipality takes over the operation they would recover 80 per cent of the operational loss on all expenses from the provincial government. The nursery, which opened innovember, 1972, serves an average of 20 children. Special visitors present at the council meeting were Mrs. O. Beattie of Toronto, a field supervisor from the Children's Services Bureau; Bob Carlow of Cobourg, from the Department of Family and Social Services; and Bob Tudhope from the Port Hope Children's Aid Society. Mr. Carlow told council that while his department had nothing in their budget for day care centres there was a chance that field workers could be supplied to assist. Mr. Tudhope offered council the support of the Children's Aid Society which would include supplying resource workers, counselling and referral services. He said no decision has been made yet about financial support but that "this would certainly be fitting." Mrs. Beattie praised Miss White and Miss Burge for their work at the nursery. "I feel you should be very proud of the day nursery here. They've proved there's a need for this service in Colborne," she said. Mrs. Beattie feels that day care centres should be thought of in terms of providing stimulation and activities for children rather than just a baby sitting service. "When you have good day care you are providing a great service to the community. There's no better way for a municipality to spend money," she said. Mrs. Beattie told council that day care centres present "an opportunity to find out who the disadvantaged children are at an early age" thus preventing future problems in the area of juvenile behavior. Mrs. Beattie feels that the first few years of a child's life are the most important ones as they will affect his future behavior. Councillor Ray Kelly didn't agree that a day care centre was worth the expense. He felt that many people would use the centre just to 'park' their children for the day. "For people who need it - yes. For people who don't - it's no damn good. Until my family's raised, I'll stay home with them. I've never seen the government take over anything yet that didn't cost a lot of money We're paying enough money now. The mother doesn't want to look after her kids nowaday," he contended. "If somebody wants to run this as a private business - fine and dandy." Miss White then told council that she never made any money and that a nursery is not really a money-making business. Mr. Kelly continued his criticisms of the proposed centre on the grounds that many of Colborne's citizens are old age pensioners who should not have to pay for an extra school. "Senior citizens are paying too much already. What money they have they should be able to spend on themselves", he said. Reeve Delbert McLaughlin suggested that council must first study the matter from a financial standpoint before making any decisions. He recommended that council also send a preliminary application to Toronto to explore whether the present facilities would be adequate. The floor plans of the nursery must be examined and approved by provincial government architects. UCW sees slides Visitors from Alberta The regular meeting of the United Church Women, was held in the Sunday School Rooms on Wednesday, April 10. Mrs. Linst-ead presided, and welcomed the group with an Easter message. Roll Call by the Secretary, Mrs. Packard, was answered with an Easter Thought. Committees were appointed for the Daffodil Tea on May 15,with Mrs. Redner as Convener. Mrs. Irvine gave a report of the U.C.W. Executive Meeting, which included long term plans for the coming year. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Dyer conducted the Worship Service, openning with the hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus". Mrs. Dyer . read the Scripture lesson, f ollowed by "The Legend of the Dogwood Tree". Worship Service concluded with a solo by Mrs. Irvine, "The Old Rugged Cross". After the benediction, the topic "The United Church at Work" was introduced by Mrs. Bausch. The theme was the mandate given by Jesus to his disciples, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every nation". Slides showing the work of our missionaries in Korea, Hong Kong, and Nepal were shown, and the Narrator gave an enlightening account of the important work that out missionaries are doing in every field of Mission and Service. "Where your wealth is. there will your heart be For The Best In Watches And All Your Watch Repairs. 355-2438 Colborne Men's 10 Speed Racer Reg.99.95 Now 89.95 "Busy Bea" Women's Garden Gloves. 87V-"Kar-Wash "Brush reg 2.59 *2.27 Special On Columbian Enamelware Double Boiler 10 qt. 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