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RR -3) ~ A ' officer. uth. If any citizen has suggestions to @-yxpRIDGE TO NUMBER HOMES i de / San 15. Hara TO RC IN aT a ane SAP BERANE I PIR SHEN THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE £m) that educational haviour and learning are better than in America. Particularily is thig is true in the technical colleges and the universities. Russia is now turning out bet- ter highly trained scientists engineering than are being graduated from the American, British and versities.- The total graduates of the leges in science in 1966 amounted to some 22,000; in Britain, 8,000; but, Russia grad- uated 60,000. - Their work And in far greater numbers. Aepaiss : NOTES AND COMMENTS Education and Disaster ° Some. of our scientists are taking an-- othey look at our H. G. Wells statentent' that the world was engaged in a race be- "tween disaster and education. six months we "have learned astounding things about education in Russia. Those who have visited the country say standards, methods, courses of study, and pupils' be- A In the past' teaching incomparably and direction in physics and betterment of Canadian uni- which we live. American col- satisfied: with was examined Government Short-Sightedness For some considerable time now Ameri- . can economists - have heen American government to take a really good look at farm surpluses. It that such surpluses are not cumulations of a too provident harvest. They are permanent surpluses resulting from increased use of machinery and the application of agricultural science to the land. They argue that unless the govern- "ment can devise wise legislation farm sur- pluses will increase and subsidies mount. such increasing surpluses will present queh problems of storage and posal that the government will be in serious straits to cope with .its fin " Furthermore, eventual dis ancial obligations. The tremendous increase duction of foods; the growing tendency for a large percentage of consumers to make use of freezers; the decline in the wastage and spoilage of food through new methods of handling and processing are significant factors in \ the urging the fa their claim accidental ac- and you have Here we truly which are demanding the ex larger and larger sums on- = sidies. This year the Canadian government will have to direct some thirty million dollars to the wheat farmers of western Canadas. to this the subsidies that we must pay on butter and cheese, and other farm products by a group of British and American, A ists who stated quite flatly that the qual- ity of the work of the Russian scientists . aud technicians was on the average super ior to the best that'we were producing. 'Our disaster may lie in the fact that Russia is outstripping us educationally. On the other hand it may be that with this tremendous upsurge in education, Rus- sia may be producing the type of 'grad: nate who will do much to change the spirit of the Communist experi- ment--directing it away from the ultimate idea of world conquest to the ultimate idea of a world federation in which the nations of the world work towards peace and the humanity and the world in In the meantime can we afford to spend ~ _ so little on education; can we afford to be the kind of education our _ people are getting ? piling up of huge surpluses diture of Add accumulated a terrific bur- den for the Canadian taxpayer. This is no temporary situation and the stop-gap measures adopted by the govern- ment to placate the western vote--a policy to which all political parties are committed --may prove to 'be a very disastrous one. see the worst results of an unplanned ecorfomy--the subsidizing of a in world pro- no mang and free: enterprise activity that is over-pro- ducing: at the same time that. the market is shrinking. Does our prosperity depend - upon supporting primary producers' for whose tremendous over-production we have no use? , District Doings STOUFFVILLE TO HIRE" SECOND POLICE OFFICER After considerable discussion on police matters, Stouffville Municipal Council agreed by resolution on Thurs- day evening, to engage a second police In addition, a resolution by councillors Laushway and Walters re- quested the clerk to advertise for ten. ders for a police cruiser. The police matters were nirodiived into the meeting by "Councillor Laush- way who is chairman of the police committee. Councillor Laushway stated in his report that second officer was needed immediately. He sald that the parking violating was very bad in town, and that one man couldn't be] gin to get around everywhere he was needed. BOWMANVILLE PUT OUT SAND BARRELS FOR MOTORIST'S USE As an experiment the Roads and Streets Department have placed six aluminum barrels filled with sand at various points in the town for any: per- gon who may want to use it as an aid in climbing slippery hills in a car, or on the sidewalks. The present loca- tion are 'as follows: Temperance hill, Division hill, junction of Ontario and 'Queen, intersection of Liberty and Concession, intersection of Prospect and Horsey and at King and Scugog make regarding the use of these bar- rols or their location the Roads and Btreets Committee chaired by Coun. Jack Brough will gladly consider them. The Uxbridge Chamber of Com- merce has decided that ite major pro. "ject for 1966 will be the numbering of all bomes and places of business in the wis TO ENLARGE WHITBY HARBOUR ENTRANCE Y, The Department of Public Works in Ottawa, last week announced that an pairs, and resconstriction of Whith harbor, this year, The announcement follows a great daa) of speculation ag {0 the reason for piledriving, and sounding operations, which have been taking place at the harbour for the past few months. Mr, W. A. McDonald, of the Infor- estimated $200,000 will be spent on He mation Service, Public Works Depart. ment, enlarged on the statement from the department. The reconstruction, he said, will completely alter both the east, and the west, piers of the harbor. One. hundred and aighty feet of the ehst pier will be completely renewed, and the pier will be extended for an- other 200 feet into the lake. This will mukd the total length of the pier over 600 feet. i NEW AUXILIARY PUMP FOR STOUFFVILLE ' Stouffville Municipal Council meet- ing on Thursday evening, approved the purchase of a new portable pump for fire-fighting use. The puichase of the pump was recormmended some weeks ago in a report from the local Fire Brigade. Cost of the new equip- ment is approximately $485.00. Chief Wm. Malloy explained to the council that such a pump could be of inestimable value in: fighting. out-of- town fires where it was difficult to get the heavy truck close enough to a water supply such as a creek or lake. It was pointed out that the surround. ing-townships contributed $900 a year in standby time towards the upkeep of the local fire equipment. Most of the. brigades in the neighbouring municipalities had such pumps, some of them two. . YORK COUNTY ASK SUBSIDY JUMP FOR HARD-TOP ROADS Encouragement of hardtop roads, in place of gravel with its heavy up- keep, was the motive behind a resolu- tion adopted unanimously by York County Council during 'its three-day session last week. Introduced by Reeve R. J. Pollock of North Gwillim- bury«and seconded by Reeve Clarence Davis of Aurora, the resolution asked the Ontario government to contribute an 80 per cent subsidy in place of the usual 60 per cent, where roads wera hard-topped. The motion met with practically no opposition, only com. ment being by Reeve Alf. LoMesurier of Markham Township, who felt that the same subsidy shonld be: given for gravel roads also, so that there would be no discrimination against smaller municipalities, but who voted for the resolution, = Back of the resolutien was the feeling that part of the in. crease in licenses should be passed Store Closing Hour LJ Scugog Scugog Home and School Associa. tion held their January meeting at the Head School. Mi. E. G. Brown from the Canadian National Institute for the blind was our guest speaker, and he also brought along three iu. teresting films. The attendance award-was won by the Head School with 12 points. Tt was decided to have a Pot Luck sup- per on Fab, 3 at the church, followed by a variety program. Committee in charge is- Mrs. Percy Jeffrey, Mrs. Jim Wilson, Mrs. Neil Lamont. Pro. gram committée--~Mr. Cecil Fralick, Mr, "Alan Martyn, Mr.- Here. Barry. The teachers then conducted a ques- tion and answer session which we cér- tainly enjoyed. Duets were sung by Misses Donna Collins and Carol Wil. son, and Misses Carol and Alison Bar. ry. Mrs. Art Fulford sang "Count your Blessings'. At the conclusion of our meeting, lunch was served. The February meeting. {8s at the Centre school with the program committee consisting of Mrs: John Beckett, Mrs. Maurice Fru- lick, Mrs; Alan Martyn. Don't forget the pot-luck supper on Friday at Grace Church. Everyore 1s welcome. Come and enjoy an evening with us. Mr. and Mrs. Welter Magson and Mrs, Walter Kuowles of Toronto visit. ed with Myr. and Mrs. Neil Lamont on Sunday. Miss Nellie Milner from Edmonton, Alta., has been visiting with her sls. ters Mra, Douglas Aldred, and Mrs. "Ralph Milner of Brooklin, for the past few weeks. On Saturday evening she was the'guest of honour at a farewell party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Aldred. On Friday, Feb. 17, there is to be an evening of entertainment at the community hall sponsored by Grace 'United Church Choir. Several num- bets, including a "Moc-Wedding" will be presented. Luheh will be served at the conclusion. Everyone is invited to attend. "ba re Xa Husband "Where are my, pants?" Wife: "They're right.in front of your eyes, in. my closet, back of my dresses, on' & hanger. under the old robe of mine." "How is your wife 7" the man asked ~'| an old friend he hadn't seen for years. "She's in heaven," Yoplied the friend. "Oh I'm sorry." Then he realized that was not the thing to zay, so hel' added; "I mean Pm glad". And that was even worse, Ne finally came out Saturdays 9 p.m. with "Well, *I"m surprised!" | Clipped Comments THEY ARE, SKATING THEY ARE NOT LOITERING It is true that the Recreation. Com Ailtee 18 expe 1sncing great difficulty a making"? the Kiwanis | Avena and itecreation tacilities pay. dividends in building healthy minds and bodies are many. Hundreds of boys. and girls cre allowed to skate and play hockey at the Arena every week absolutely without chumrge and many youngsters ure being taught how to funey skate "nd figure skate. While these yonng- sters are thus employed in their spare moments they uve certainly not loiter. ng on the streets and are not to be found in any but wholesome pursuits. Many boys are found at the Arena -arly Saturday, morning (while some adults are still in bed) and they are cnthusistically engaged in wholesome, organized recreation. Mon who are elving generously of their time, en- .rgy and talent for the youngsters of T.indsay- would appreciate more spec. tators at these Saturday games. Citizens would be amazed at what is transpiring. When ratepayers are | sometimes criticizing their tax bills it i= to be hoped that they are not be- grudging the money being spent on the boys of Lindsay at the] Recreation Centre. There is no chissior creed-- all ave on a common level and gain- ing in strength of body and mind. ~--Watchman-Warder --- Business Commandmonts Sir Willia ms-Taylor Eight Sir Frederick's banking caveer has been charted by eight principal rocks, shoals, currents and lighthouses. "Someone has said," he will tell you, "that 'he who would a pilot be must first himself the channel try." Asa plot of sorts, who has fried the 'depths, noted the shoals, found rocks-- sometimes by running on them--may I be permitted to present a simple chart,-a chart such as I would use had I that inestimable. boon, a second chance in life, equipped with the ex- periences of the first voyage. "First -- INTEMPERANCE is the greatest handicap with which a youne nian can-burden limself. Some may have clear ideas on the subject, some nay. be ivresolate, Sone may even in- herit a tendency in that direction, but there is not one who will not be temnpt- ed. Therefore permit me to puss on my worthy fathet's words to me on leaving home, 'If you touch stimu- lants before you are twenty-five year of age, remember my words, you aie a foo). "Sceond--CONCEN valuable in any career. 'Genius {8 but a prolonged attention." If you want ersy proof of its value try It in a jane Of tennis or golf, or any game, but above all in the game of life. "Third .-- OCCASIONAL INTRO. SPECTION iz highly advantageous, We all have defects--many of them can be overcome--but we must find them out and then apply the remedy. "Fourth -- THE CARE OF THE BODY automatically improves (he mind. The great majority of Cana- dians take ample exercise until they ne about thirty years of age, then cease, In England the average nan takes lifelong care of his horse, his dog, and above all of himself. Diet and exercise are essential for all three, not only in youth, but co long as life lasts. In playing games one gets mental velaxntion--physicsl yepuvena tion. "Fifth---MONEY MAKING i3 a na- tural tendency in these days, but never forget that the men who make the acquigition of riches their sole object in life are poor creatures at best, find honesty a difficulty and rarely accure the disinterested offection of their fel. | low men. : "Sixth -- PUNCTUALITY is the easiest and the rarest of virtues. "Seventh--WORK is the open se spe. to every porinl "Fighth-~THE OBSERVANCE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS forms the best basis on which & country or an individual can rife to real great- ness." TRATION is u- ' A id little pian 'walked into an income tax inspector, 8 offlcg, sat down and beamed on' everyona. "What can .we- do for- you?" the inspector . "Nothing, thank you," replied the little man, "1 just, wanted to meet the pasple I'm working, for" asked A ch edn in our tows. had a 'notice' oft {ts lawn bulletin of the sermon for| to the following Sunday that read: "Liqtior, 'the 'Eriem§ of Man.' + Right across the stroeta church wag annsuneing its sermon: for the' next Sunday: : "Love $ fiee Enemy." TWO-TON TESSIR "Memory Music Hall" continues us one of the high-lights of Saturday evening CBC radio. With Gerald Pe. ters, the show's master of ceremonies, Thursday, listeners ure given a glimpse each week at English music halls and the great stars found there. Here's one of them, comedienne Two-Ton Tessle O'Shea, chatting with Peters. Report from Parliament By: Mchael Starr, M.P,, Ont. Riding whole Throne Bpeech Debate has been the objection to the shipment of Har- vard Tainers to Egypt. It seems that in June of last year the Cabinet de- cided to sell fifteen Harvard Trainers to Egypt along with some other war materiale. Three of these ware ship. pd vecently and when' this was found out quite a burst of criticlam arose be- cause of the fact that there is great tension in that area, particularly be- tween Egypt and Israel. i When questioned in the House of Commons, members of the Cabinet, who presumably agreed to sell this ma- terial, did not seem to know or were loath to 'divulge any information, but the pressure from the Opposition ben- ches was too much and eventually they admitted the sale and the ship- ment. The Honurable Lester B. Pear. son in his speech endeavoured to ex- plain the situation and Canada's part in the sale of thie material but the Government was again severely criti- cized for the fumbling and evading of questions which were being asked in the House of Commons. The Liberal Party promised Nation- al Health Insurance to the people of Canada immediately after the Firat World War. To date nothing had been done despite the concentrated ef- torts fo many organizations and the Conservative Party. This 'pressure has been intensified in the last two or three sessions of Parliament and some action 1s now being taken to implement a plan of Health Insurance that would be acceptable to all con- cerned." During this week the Pro- vinces have been discussing this mat- ter with the Federal authorities here in Ottawa and it is hoped that some comprehensive plan will be agreed upon so that the people of Canada may be protected against this burden. The newly appointed Liberal Senu- tor, the Honourable David Croll, in hiz maiden specch in the Senate was very forthright on this'subject wher he called upon the Gost quit stalling and implement a. plan of Na- tional Health Insurance. : The debate on the Throne Speech ended on Wednesday und the Hous is preparing itself to take up the meat. ters which are presently on the ngen da sponsored by the Government as well as private Members of the House of Commons. Last week J had the pleasure again of being host to a group of Pickering District High Schodl' students from Grade 12. They seemed to enjoy themselves very much and found many interesting things here dat Ottawa. "Unfortunately two of the girls were confined to the hospital for a bricf period ae a result of an accident which occurred while they were in Ottawa. This is a sponsorship which should be nindertaken by other high school in Ontario County in order to give an opportunity to young students to see, first hand, how the business of the country 1s being conducted. Many in- teresting things are to be found in the capital city of a i such as Can- ada. Even though it may be early as yet, there are reports that Finance Min. {ster Walter Harris may bring down hie second Budget as early as late Feb. far There seems to be an effort 0 submit the Budget to Parliament as early as possible. However, it is not likely to be that early as it would fequire a great burst of speed in pre- parations. A safer guess on the date 'of the Budget would be sometime in March. Of Many Things By Ambrose Hills The mont interesting aspect of the | ~--T SNOW Someone should write a song for snow. [ts biting. whiteness and' its frost-squeal under foot. A mannish song {t would need to be, for snow is all man. Snow is kin to whining power lines and steel-blue skies, to frost clouds puffed from stallion nostrils. Corru- gated, tormented, thick-crusted snow turns prairie towns into rugged fron- tier outposts. Snow sorts men from boys in a hurry. Snow at Ernfold and Herbert and Chaplin cripples fancy diesels and brings stewm sweating and snorting into service again to do a man's work. The only real snow is prairle snow. Victoria's whitish substance is pallid, neuter stuff./ What Ontario and Que: bec call sifow is only an adolescent half-brother to the real thing. Snow cuts its teeth in the Maritimes before Qod turns it loose on the prairies, where 'men are men. a Snow needs the elbow room ouly- Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta provide. The corner of Portage & Main is where snow comes of age; from there it takes off like a too- strictly reared son to sow its wild oats across the West, Snow resembles vain only in that it falls alike on the roofs of the liv- ing and the graves of the dead. The whiplash of the blizzard plays no fa- vourites; it hurls snow at the gables February 2nd, 1956 ' during County Junior told Conference |. Ontario eld thei County Junior on Saturday, January 14th, The meeting got. under way at 2.16 - 'pan, with u tively sing song conducted by Alan Ball. lu his presidentinl dddigss, Norm Lyons, welcomed the delegates from the Junior Iarmer Clubs in Qutarie tivities undertaken by the Junlore during (the past year. Noun stated that very few people outside the Jr. Furmer movement realized the extent ol the various activities undertaken the year. A full report is being prepared at the present time and will be published in the neat fu- ture. _ A draft ¢onstitution was presented to the Juniors by John Gill, Asalst- unt Agricultural Representative. This committee under the chairmanship of Norm Lyons. The constitution was adopted with a few minor amendments by an unanimous vote, The report of the nominating com mittee was presented by the chairman, H. L. Falr, and the election of officers 1esulted as follows: Past President--Norm Lyons, . Uxbridge, R. 2 President--Marilyn Ross, Beaovrton, (B. 1 Vice-President-----Maustyn McKnight, Uxbridge, BR. 8 Sacrstury. Treasurer--Ted Lamb, Cannington, R. 2 An interesting period of group dis- cussions followed with Marilyn Boss, ton Werry and Audrey Stiver in charge. The meeting then adjourned. The Annual Banquet in the United Church, Uxbridge, featured Mr. T. R. Hilliard, . Provincial Junior Farmer Secrotary-Treasurer, as guest spesk- er. Mr. Hilliard stated that thie should possibly be the time when the Junior Farmers movement should e- valuate their past progress and make sure that their present programms - fitted the needs of Present day condi- tions. The Ontario County Soilor Farmer Choir under the direction of Mra. Blsle Dobson presented a medley of songe during the programme. As usual this choir attracted many favoursble comments. The presentations of the varioug Junior Farmer and Junior Institute trophies won. during the year were Ihe presentation of the Ontario Vet- erinary trophy won by the Ontario County Royal Judging Team Wea made by De. Don Davis, Uxbridge. FFollowing the banquet a lively Play Party under the direction of Miss Eleanor Saracuse, Community, Pro- grammes Branch, Toronto, brought the of the weulthy with the same fury it unleashes at the my4t humble shanty. days' programme to an end. 7 -- to survive. An appe CANADIAN ILLS pn 10 synTutrics ~Ontral Press Canadian Faced with severe foreign competition, Canada's textile in- dustry has had to 'turn to new methods and new products in order al to the government met with refusal te protect the ndusiey through high tariffs, and though the U8, British and other countries can sell their surplus natural here at very low cost, Canadian manufacturers now are t synthetics rather than natural fibres and finding that out oan retain at least part of the Canadian market. Here re samples of the industry's new product--draperies of spun roof and fireproof and will not wrinkle shrink when laundered. lass which are "sunlight nor ade Farmesa" Annual Meeting and Cons ~ ferencean tiié High School Uxbridge, : County, and outlined the various aw~- constitution has been prepared by a: made by H. L. Fair and A.J. Gill. ~.