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bog OW Be raat Member of ! The Canadian Weekly Newspapar Association THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Thursday, April 2nd, 1959 I ------------ Notes and Comments How Important is Our School? In 1928 Port Perry built a new school, The High School section at that time had 6 classrooms, a well Fytivped science room and a gymnasium, V of that school. In 1929 approximately a hundred pupils attended. Now we have well over three hundred students in our High School. In 1952 the public school section of the building was taken over and a new public school was opened in a separate building. This change gave the high school six addi- tional classrooms and a cafeteria. Now tenders will be let for an addi- tion to the present school which will add six more classrooms and an auditorium with a cafeteria at one end. The cost will be $260,000 borne by the township area over a period of twenty years. How important is the education of our children? Is it worth the expenditure of all that money ? but "Yes" in spite of all proper arguments to the contrary. The children keep on ar- riving, therefore we must have buildings in which to house them while they learn to be the adults of to-morrow. These build- ings must be constructed in such a way that. 'the children are protected from fire, Around the 0.E. A. The Ontario Educational Association Convention is spread all around Toronto. A delegate may visit a display of Educa- tional equipment at the Royal York at- tend a seminar at U, of T. campus or visit outlying schools or places like Ryerson In- stitute. At one time the convention was all confined to University campus. The key speaker for the convention was Davidson Dunton of Carleton University, Ottawa. He said that the sacrifice of a few bottles of Scotch would go along way to help buy educational benefits for our young people. We treat education as if. it were of secondary importance. We spend millions on our cars. Russia treats education as if it were first in importance. We do not like her meth- ods of teaching but we realize that she is turning out many more professilonally. trained people per year than we can "hope to graduate in many years to come, - 2 e were all very proud There can be no answer - from damage to their eyesight, from cold in winter and from accidents if at all pos- * sible. All this costs money before we even begin to thing of the salaries necessary to bring well-trained teachers to the school. It becomes more difficult each year to acquire compéfently trained teachers, If we are to have good teachers we must pay them a salary that compares well with what they are able to get in other centres. If we take poorly trained teachers our chil- dren suffer for at very least, a generation. A good teacher who is interested in his or her job, is an asset to the whole com- munity. 'He teaches more than academic subjects. His work hours are not confined to the regular teaching hours. He sees your child as a person and helps him to learn 'good habits of work and guides him toward good values in living. In the field of vocational guidance his service is often invaluable. If your child goes on to university or to technical schools he is dependent for basic groung- ing on the training he has had in High School. Each year jobs become more com- plex. Each year standards become more rigid in specialized jobs. Your child needs * a good school and good teachers. _ Dunton said: "We need to give higher priority to things of the mind in order to be true to our own fundamental beliefs in the principles on which our civilization is based." Good minds are in greater demand thon ever before and Mr, Dunton said he doubt- ed whether any more per student was be- ing spent on education to-day than it was a generation ago. R. C. King, a teacher at York Mills Col- - legiate said that students knew very little about religion. oo ¢ 'Teachers at the Ontario Educational Association Convention get together and talk shop in their holidays, over lunch counters and during recesses, in the lec- - tures and reports. Ideas are passed around that are carried back to the classrooms all over the province. Teachers come back to their jobs with a new sense of purpose. Your children receive the benefit. District WORK ON NEW ADDITION TO LINDSAY HOSPITAL 3 At a meeting of the Ross Memorial Hospital Board of Governors a ten- der for a new laundry was awarded to the Canadian,Laundry Equipment |. Co, of Toronto, the price being $12,955, bond from the general contractor, M. J. Sullivan and Son, of Arnprior, co- vering an amount of $250,000. BOARD DECIDES TO BUILD THIRD SCHOOL NEAR ORONO The Building Committee reported that options had been secured on three sites in Millbrook. Regarding op- tions in Darlington, the Committee would have a report later. Regarding the location of a school east of the Clarke line, considerable discussion took place, and after an amendment had failed to carry, a mo- tion was carried that a school be lo- cated just south of Orono on the Stap- les property or as a second choice the Hooey property north of the Village. A suggestion was 'adopted to -the effect that all the Municipal Councils be invited to a meeting April 1st at Orono and hear facts and figures on the need for the three schools, and to consider the approval of debentures. Ten ---- LINDSAY'S TAX RATE HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM 61.71 MILLS IN 1958 TO 66.69 MILLS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. THE SEPARATE SCHOOL RATE WILL BE SAME. The yearly Town Council Battle of the Budget came to an end Monday night and instead of laboring over a maize of figures long into the night, as anticipated, the Council adjourned abruptly around 11 p.m. after a someé- what hectic debate. Reeve B. C.. Maidens, Chairman of Finance, stated that estimates can only be cut by cutting services, If the people want these services then they will have to pay for them." STOUFFVILLE RATE IS UP ABOUT 2 MILLS OVER 1958 Stouffville's tax rate has been in- creased about two mills over 1958. Couneil had forecast for some time '| NEW BUILDING The Board received the performance | i g being required would necessitate some additional taxes this year. A quar- ter million additional assessment helped to keep the increase down to quite a degree. OSHAWA TIMES MOVES INTO The Times is moving. Monday, March 30, will see the first day of operations in the new building at 86 King street east. All this week equipment and sup- plies were being transferred from the present offices on Simcoe Street S. which The Times has occupied since 1916. The move will not be completed by the week-end, but most departments will be geared to function from the new premises by Monday. UXBRIDGE THIEVES TAKE TV The Uxbridge Legion was broken into in the early hours of Thursday morning and goods worth an estim- ated $225 including a television set removed from the premises. $15.00 in cash was also taken. Entry was made by a back door. Police are investigating. PICKERING INDUSTRIAL ZONE The 1,200 acres of land between the Liverpool Road and the east townline boundary in Pickering Township is the only zoned industrial land between Whitby and Hamilton that fronts on Lake Ontario. This information was provided. by Mr. W. A. Wilson, a re- presentative of the Metro Toronto In- dustrial Commigsion. He 'informed the members that Pickering's location close to Metropolitan Toronto and close to Highway 401 made it an ideal area for industrial promotion, Mr. Willson suggested that at least 500 acres of serviced land should be made available. ,He said that it was- n't premature to. embark on such a project. "I feel the time is right," he said. } FED. GOVERNMENT CALLING TENDERS FOR THE LARGEST WORKS PROGRAM EVER UNDERTAKEN AT WHITBY'S WATERFRONT The Federal Government will un. dertake the most widespread improve- ment programme at Whitby Harbour that has taken place in modern times, according to exclusive information reaching the Whitby Weekly News. Tenders are now being called for steeling-in of the Town Wharf and a general further deepening of the har- bour. In addition it is understood that work will be done on a breakwater and the two outside piers. The work is seen as a continuation of that done during the last three years at the harbour mouth, and with a view to enabling the port to handle the lar- gest in lake shipping. PICKERING PROTEST Dunbarton--Over 400 persons jam- med into Dunbarton School on Wed- nesday évening to hear representa- tives of the CNR explain in detail how the proposed rail line around Metro Toronto would affect the area. - Many came to register their protests. W. C. Bowra, general manager of the CNR, told the gathering that ex- tensive surveys had been made of the area to determine the best route to be followed. The study had shown that the Dunbarton area was the most economical. Some 20 homes in Dun- barton are affected and the owners have received notice of expropriation, The new railway will leave the main line just west of the Liverpool over- pass and run through Dunbarton and along the First concession. An over- pass will bridge Highway 401 and No. 2 Highway. Mr. Bowra said there will not be any level crossings on the hentire route. Marshalling yards will be built on 1185 acres between Keel street and Jane street morth of Steele's avenue and 33 miles of track will connect the access rail lines east and west of Tor- onto, A year will be spent in planning, and it will be five years before the entire project is in full operation said Mr. Bowra, Reeve Sherman Scott, as chairman, threw the meeting open and questions flew thick and fast. Wm. Newman, a local farmer and Conservative can- didate, wanted to know why the rail that all the new services and changes {4 . . 3 2H Er a ART TS A way could not be started further east re Clipped Comments WANT TO BE PREMIER? This is a question to ponder over. True it would be great to have the honor and the distinction, the oppor- tunity of attending an unlimited num- ber of important functions, the task of cutting the silk ribbons at the opening of super buildings, the turn- ing of a key, the tapping of a corner stone and the tremendous high honor of greeting dignitaries from other countries and dining with the Queen. These are but a few, a very small number, of important duties confront- ing a Premier. of other matters to attend to, one of | the greatest and one demanding afi the resourcefulness and diplomacy of a statesman, that of heading a gov- ernment and of leading a party. Here the task is exacting, nerve racking and in a great many cases thankless. A Premier must be on his best be- haviour at all times, attend functions and be at the beck and call of the people, listen to their woes and com- plaints. He must shake hands with all and sundry, smile even if it hurts, salute foes as gracefully and astutely as he does his best friends. He really never takes a holiday and seldom gets far enough away from his office and the burdens of leadership -even while in remote corners of the country. His task is hurculean in every respect of the word. Want to be the Premier, want to "grow old in the service," take on a haggard look, accumulate grey hairs at a youthful age or while in the prime of life, forget most of your home ties, your favorite lodge, scr- vice club, recreation activities? Then you are merely sampling a very small catalogue of a Premier's every day life. No, we do not think there are too many people who envy the Pre- mier his position in life. --Watchman-Warder. THE NEWSPAPER CARRIES AN ADVERTISING MESSAGE THAT LASTS y Roy Thomson, prominent news- paper publisher who is the owner and publisher of the Scotsman in Edin- burgh, Scotland, as well as a long list of dailies and weeklies in Canada, has this to say in the Scotsman Ad- vertiser: "Here is the only medium (your newspaper) that the public in surveys over and over have said they want with advertising, not without. Here is the medium that speaks a merch- ant's message with the emphasis and in the tone of voice he chooses, It is not at the mercy of someone else's diction or manner. It does not dic on a sound wave, disappear with the fleetness of passing traffic, or go dark at the flip of a switch. "Here is a message that will last in the hands of its recipients as long as they choose to keep it, to read and discuss and re-read. It is on hand in the home to be read at any hour of the day or night that suits the con- are 2 or 10 in that family they all may read when and as they choose. Or if they wish they may have family con- sultation when and as they choose-- for the advertisement lives until it is -| destroyed at their desire." --Stouffville Tribune. LATE DELIVERY MAKES DIFFICULTIES We dislike complaining but lately the arrival of news budgets leaves something to be desired. As a result paper publication is more often late than not, linotype operators and com- positors are literally sweating from the effort of getting the pile of last minute copy in print and making up advertiser's messages to the public. Part of the reason is due to the changeover in mail delivery and per- haps cannot be remedied. Part, how- ever, is due to late writing of reports by secretaries of various organiza- tions. It is to this latter group that we direct our plea. We are not so unthinking or una- ware of the manifold duties with < ad and avoid all the disruption that would take place in Dunbarton. Mr. Newman said there was more indus- trial land to the east. He was told that it was a matter of economics and topography. The grades were steeper to the cast and if this route was used lighter loads would be hauled, A volce from the audience asked, "Suppose we all band together and stop this project?" Mr. J. L. Carn, project director replied, "Let's not kid ourselves, if organized opposition arose from the majority of the peo- ple, the line could not be built, and in our view not in the foreseeable future either." | There are thousands which any corespondent contends that we would suggest sitting down. and getting a report in the mail within hours of a meeting. We do ask, how- ever, that when a meetng falls on a Wednesday or Thursday night that the report be mailed no later than Saturday to appear in the next issue. As has happened sometimes in recent months, reports of last week's meet- ings have arrived as late as Wednes- day noon and given the printers a headache of the largest calibre. We like our employees and want to keep« them with us. A perpetual Wednesday headache is not conducive to happy employment atmosphere. Will our numerous press secretaries and correspondents help us to help them have brighter mid-weeks by ma- king certain news budgets reach this office a bit earlier? The aspirin people will probably siffer a decrease of sales but you, our friends and readers, will benefit by having your paper delivered on time. And thank you so much for anything you can do in speeding up press time. ~--Uxbridge Times Journal, The Easter Season has come anc gone; but the Christ remains with us. One of the things we miss most when we are not well, is the fellowship of those we love. There is no other fellowship that is so understanding dnd that of Church; and that is a compensation for being laid aside for awhile. It is good to be active again, and many thanks for all your lovely cards, and wishes, and prayers. Thanks to Rev. Girard Graham for taking the Servi- ces, and to Joan Aldred for writing the Column, and to one and all for their continued interest. Sunday was a lovely day. It had to be, because ft was Easter, and though we cannot say that our three Churches were crowded; yet we had very good con- gregations. No doubt there would he some families who would be visiting friends and relatives; but we also had our share of visitors. And then of course there is sickness to be reckon- appreciative as the ed with. We certainly missed you Florence Fralick, as you are our con- tralto section of the Choir. At Scu- gog "Grace" the Choir sang for us "Christ is risen today" written by the daughter of one of our United Church Ministers who has gone on to his re- ward. The writer knew Thelma At- kinson, who many years ago, was the organist and Choir Leader in First United Church, Orangeville. At Man- chester Susan and Eunice Roach sang very sweetly "The Old Rugged Cross" and at Prospect, Marion Webster sang "The Holy City" and the Choir an Easter Anthem. What .a wonderful contribution to our wotship 'is 'music! The Minister's text was: "And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the sepulchre ? And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for the stone was very great." Here are a few excerpts: "Sorrow and anxiety becloud our vision. Like the women District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect difficult tasks to perform. With sink- ing hearts, and yet with a desire to do the very best, the women set off for the tomb. There are always dif- ficulties in the way; but nature has taught us that survival is possible. All of us are afraid at times; but if the goal is worthy we continue. Man cannot say to himself, Come now, let us be merry and banish care. We do not get happier in every way as the days go by, without the power of God. I think sometimes that we do not expect very much from God, Christ, the Church, our family, and our friends. Are you not glad that life IS full of surprises?" Yes! in spite of all the evidence that is piling up; this is the only world we know, and it is a wonderful world. On Sunday April 12th we have de- signated as "Elumenical Sunday" when many United Church Ministers will exchange pulpits with Anglican Ministers. Your Minister will have the privilege of preaching in The Church of the Ascension, Port Perry, and Rev. E. W. Fuller will be the preacher at Manchester United Church, This is a step in the right direction if we are really in earnest, that the Christian people of the world should be united. How wonderful if we all could go back to the simple Creed of the First Christian Church that "JESUS IS LORD". Surely life is full of surprises when Pope John 23rd will even consider inviting us Protestants to a Conference! Then and only then will the term "Catholic" apply, because to belong to the Catho- lic Church means The Universal Church. Many thanks to Cecil Fralick for taking charge of the Service on Good Friday evening; and to Catharine Martyn for showing the Moving Pic- ture Film "King of Kings". It waz a lovely Service and many attended. Service was such a success; and we hope to have at least one more before the Summer. Brownies, Cubs and Scouts are cancelled for this week. Our "Girl Guides" must be having a lovely time, because they had their meeting last evening (Easter Mon- day). Keep in mind that just as soon as we make the change over to our Summer Schedule, we will have a Church Parade of Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies. Our deepest sympathy and love to the Aldred Family in the passing of Mrs. Jonathan (Lucy) Al- dred, who was laid to rest on Satur- day. The flowers in Scugog "Grace" on Sunday were in memory of Lucy; and the flowers at Prospect Church were in memory of William Steele. How thrilled they must have been to take part in their first Easter Ser- vice in company with "those whom we love but see no longer, to whom God has given perfect rest, and re- lease from all suffering." Happy birthdays to Harold Leach of Man- chester; and to Denny Martyn and Darlene Michie of the Island. And a final word of cheer to all who are in Hospitals; and a prayer for strength and patience to all our nurses and Doctors. We invite you one and all to come and worship with us on Sun- day. LIVE BETTER Electrically .... with an..ELECTRIC WATER who went to the tomb, we too have We rejoice that our Young People's HEATER £ #9 THE PRICE OF GOOD LIVING venience of the reader, and if there |§ CANADIANS are still highest standard of living. enjoying the world's second They can do this because of the contribution of manufacturing to our national progress and prosperity. Perhaps Canadians can buy some things cheaper elsewhere than in Canada. to pay Ca i own Canadian receive the workers will nadian prices for Canadian not for Nor revenues they long be able wages. tax Canada's welfare programmes. There is a price to pay for everything, including the Canadian standard of living. MONTREAL eee: PA ee ee a ee THE i LIMITED GANANOQUE HAMILTON BRANTFORD | STEEL COMPANY OF CANADA Co | | | Products, our require to But if they are not willing to receive will Canadian Governments sustain TORONTO ----