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A ¥ NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF ey, CANADIAN WREBLY A THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Notes and Comments Sense of Values The Royal Bank in its monthly letters has just released an article, On Having a Sense of Values. It is well worth the read- ing. So much so that we have taken the liberty to reproduce here some excerpts which seem to carry the gist of some of the important things it has to say. "A gense of values is needed in private life as well as in the market place. All our life we are exercising choices, preferring this to that, deciding between what is bet- ter and worse." , ..... "Living in a democracy, we cannot ask that a committee of philogophers:shall meet behind closed gloors to decide for all of us the amoral and aesthetic values that are to guide our hopes and dictate our actions. We have-to face the questions personally, because what we are deciding upon is the kind of life we individually would like to live. . . ... "We need to stand on guard against being satisfied with shoddy and sham ex- periences. 'Our lives, like history, turn upon small hinges. Our day-to-day decis- ions ahout the things which we will allow to matter add up to the value or the worthlessness of our existence . . .. "Qur individual values have been formed little by little, like a coral reef. In child- hood our values are dictated by our par- ents; in youth we learn what teachers and leaders think is good for us; in our adult lives we are subject to the pressure of -" public people, the writers of newspapers and magazines, the selectors of the best hooks, Without tests of value of our own . we are at the mercy of every wind that blows. "We need the courage to ask and answer the question: "What are my values?" "A poll revealed that these are among ~ the principal things believed to be of value today: new experiences, recognition, secur- ity, health, something to do, a sense of , gladness, peace of mind, a centre of grav- ity, friends, satisfaction din.work done, zest. A writer put some of-these together and suggested four essential yalues: to Nuclear Weapons Some people say that Canada has no defense policy because she does not have nuclear weapons. They seem to think that in some strange way difficult to compre- hend that this is disastrous. It is now admitted by experts that it wouldn't make any difference to our de- fense if we did have nuclear weapons. The need of NATO is for conventional forces equipped with better vehicles, especially air transport. But the Department of National Defense has always plugged for nuclear war-heads. Perhaps, they feel that it would serve to make the Bomarcs less ridiculous if we could only attach some warheads to them. Prince Albert place card (made by a member). A hot luncheon plate plus sweets were served to all by five members. feel happy and at peace with the world; to feel worthy and noble; to feel effective and equal to events; to feel significant as a co-worker in the great on-going proces- ses of life, , "Building a set of values demands that we go behind the slogans and the easy phrases of quack reformers and look at ourselves as we are and not as we wish we were. Learning the truth will not des- troy or impair values that are worth in- vestigating. "People who live on the surface place their happiness in things external to them, in property, rank, society and the like. Their centre of gravity is not in them- selves, but is constantly changing its place with every whim and desire. As Coleridge so beautifully stated it: Joy is the sweet voice, the luminous cloud, That we in ourselves rejoice. And thence flows all that charms or ear or sight. All melodies, the echo of that voice All colours, a suffusion of that light. "Those who base what happiness there is on work, interests, friendships, the pur- suit of an ideal, and health, are in a pos- ition to anticipate the simplest pleasures with passionate expectation. They have an honest purpose in life, a just estimate of others and themselves, and they obey the rules they know to be right. They know that values are not in things, but in their thoughts about things. "Education should instil in us an active faith in the vital values which make life worth living. Choice of value is narrowed by ignorance and closed mindedness. "Values are lived, not talked about. . .. "From time to time we may be affronted by the reception given our sense of values, or disappointed by our failures to realize our values immediately, but these worries and burned fingers and disappointments are trivial in view of our goal. Our real business in life is to find something that is true for us, and to live by it." Canada has tried to play a significant rple in banning nuclear weapons and bring- ing .about nuclear disarmament. At the game time certain groups in this country have worked hard to get nuclear weapons for our forces. The government has chosen not to come to grips with the situation. It neither de- nies the move towards nuclear waepons nor turns its back on those who would have no truck with such stuff. Many people caught between the two opposing groups feel that the whole busi- ness is largely an exercise in futility. They may be right. BROCK ROAD TO CUT District Doings At Church Rev. E. S. Linstead con- ducted communion service assisted by elders Messrs. F. Vickery, E. Martyn, B. Snelgrove and G. Hunter. Offering collected by B. Martyn and D. Beacock. At Sunday School Mrs. L. Beacock and John Love deposited their birth- day pennies. The December meeting of the U.C. W..was held in the home of Mrs. B. Snelgrove. The living room was brightened with a cheery glow from the glitter- "ing Christmas tree which lent a cosy atmosphere for the 18 members and {wo visitors, Mrs, Huston and.Mrs. Lelhman, whom we were pleased to have with us, An impressive and rich Christmas story was ably directed and given by Mrs. B. Jeffs. A piece of prose by Mrs. B. Smith. Three ladies Mrs. Huston, Mrs. Pugh, and Mrs. Jeffs each rendered lovely vocal 'numbers in keeping with the theme. Offering collected by Mrs. Jewell, President Mrs, Pugh chaired the 'mepting. Secretary and treasurer re- ported. Several treats were suggested to be delivered to shut-ins, Nominating committee related the present execu- tive were willing to return to office for 1963. Few small committees to be named. A snappy round of carol singing was enjoyed, accompanied by Mrs, G. Hunter at the piano, All were invit- ed to the festive decorated' dining- room table to locate ones name on a - 1 Thus ended a plensant yuletide meeting. Our U.C.W. is now one year old therefore we have witnessed new and different experiences as a result, it is hoped we have gained sincere ispira- tion and achieved good fellowship. Holiday viistors with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heayn were her parents Mr, and Mrs. W. Greenwood, Toronto and Mr, and Mrs. A. Piccoli.and family, Scar- boro. All were pleased to learn little Al. Jan Skinner was allowed home for the holiday. He will be returning to Tor- onto General hospital shortly. The May family spent New Years with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lavender, Oshawa, ] Kathy Brown enjoyed a few days with Maryanne McNeil, Nestleton. A speedy get-well is wished Mr. J. Keizibrink, Sr. who is confined to Oshawa hospital. Mrs. B. Jeffs and Mrs. A. Martyn left last week motoring to Arizona. Misses Marilyn. and Sharon May .and Mr. David Little all of Toronto spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. H. May. Mr. and Mrs. L..Beacock and sons joined the family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Beacock, Nestleton. Better health is wished Mrs, Alma Doyle who has been quite ill in,the hospital. Mr, Joe Warren, Oshawa was a Je- THROUGH BROUGHAM The widening of the Brock Road will continue this year from the 4th Con. to No. 7 Highway. The Brock Road will run straight north through Brougham. The Geo. Mutch property has already been pur- chased by the County, and they are now. negotiating on the Annis proper- ty. This stage of the road program will continue in 1964, and will come out about 2000 ft. north of No. 7 High- way, re-joining the present Brock Rd., north of Brougham. This announcement was made last week by the County Road Engineer, YR. E. Sims. LINDSAY POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS SEEK WAGE INCREASES There will be wage negotiations facing the new 1963 council with members of the Lindsay Police Asso- ciation and members of the town's fire department, Members of the police department are asking an increase of $600 per year for a first class constable. This category now receives $4,200 yearly. A first class constable in Peterboro is receiving $4,911.60, The Peterboro Police Association is seeking an in- crease from city council this year, Lindsay police officers are asking the following salaries for their staff: Sergeant, 5,160., Corporal $4,976., Const. 1st class, $4,800, 2nd class, $4,600, 3rd class, .$4,400., 4th class, $4,200. The _ police association also asks cent visitor with Mr, and Mra, Albert Jeffrey. 'court attendance pay of three, hours for each officer, ee Wp ---- ~ -- |» -- Thursday, January 17th, 1963 ROOKLIN For Coming Events -- News Articles -- Advertising NEWS -- Church Activities The Inaugural Meeting of the 1963 Council of the Township of Whitby was held in the Council Chambers, Brooklin on Saturday, January Oth, 1963 at 1 p.m. with the -following Elected Representatives present: Reeve John G. Goodwin, Deputy- Reeve John Dryden and Councillors Fred Sturch, F. Thompson and Don Roberts. The Meeting was called to order by the Clerk, Mr. Murray Robinson who introduced Mr. W. Bruce Affleck, Crown Attorney for Ontario County, who administered the Declaration of Office to the newly elected Reeve, Deputy-Reeve & members of Council. Following the Declaration of Office, Mr. Affleck addressed the new Council and told them that in his opinion there are two heights of service to which a tax-payer could rise in the community. The first was to serve the Municipal Council and the second to serve on a jury. Both services require integrity and self sacrifice, a sense of respon- sibility and above all a sense of fair- ness towards one's fellow man. Deputy Reeve John Dryden thanked Mr. Affleck on behalf of the Council. Seven former Reeves of the Twp. were invited ag special guests of the meeting, Mr. Charles I... Mackey who =erved as Reeve from 1930 to 1932 is the oldest living former reeve of the Thp. Mr. Mackey is in his 90th vear. Mr. I. R. Kemp who scrved from 1937 to 1939 was unable to attend. Mr. Win. G. Manning, B.A. served as Reeve from 1945 to 1447 and now serves as County Clerk-Treasurer. Mr. Norman J. Anderson served from 1948 to 1950 and again in 1956 and 1957 and was unabie to attend. Mr. Wm. A. Heron served from 1968 to 1960 and was present. Mr. Morley M. Ross who held office in 1965 was unable to attend. Mr. W. Heber Down served from 19561 to 1964 and again in 1961 and 1962. er than that of any Reeve in Whitby Township History. W. Heber Down, past Reeve, passed on the gavel to Reeve John Goodwin and expressed his pood wishes to the Council. ) Reeve Goodwin then addressed Council and guests and outlined his views concerning some of the prob: < = They are also seeking time and a half for overtime at the discretion of the Chief Constable. The officers are also asking three weeks annual leave after ten years of service. Lindsay firefighters, along with salary increases are asking that all | PSI and hospital insurance premiums be paid by the town. They ask for the following wage ! geale: Captain, $4,750, Lieutenant, ' $4,6560., Fireman, 1st class, $4,350. 2nd class, $4,150., 8rd class, $3,950. '4th class, $3,760. This represents a $200 across the board increase for the firemen. START FISHING ON LAKE SIMCOE A report just received from Con- servation Officers at Orillia and Jack- son's Point indicates that Lake Sim- coe was completely frozen over on January 1st. Ice is still very thin in some areas and likely unsafe for tra- vel. Freeze-up dates for the lake during the past 4 years were Dec. 22 --1968-69; Dec, 12--1969:60; Dec. 28 --1960-61; Jan. 12--1961-62. There are fish huts already out on most of the bays and anglers are tak- ing a few fish, mainly herring. Many of the other inland lakes now have between 6" and 7" of ice and aircraft are landing on Lake Couchiching at Orillia. UXBRIDGE TO HOLD LIQUOR VOTE MARCH 4 Two letters received from the Li- quor License Board- and the Chief Election Officer re the liquor vote scheduled for March 4th, 1963, were received and filed. It was noted that to be eligible to vote on this question persons must be ordinarily resident in the town for two months and not the usual 12 months. TIT BP Ra Sb i Mr. Down's term of office was long- | Township of Whithy Holds Inaugural Meeting lems facing them in 1963. In closing Reeve Goodwin stressed that local government works best when Council forms policy and ap- pointed offiicals to carry it out and if this system were to be adopted ho knew that 1963 would be a successful VOar, Deputy-Reeve John Dryden, in his remarks stressed the policy of con- structive thinking and equality for all groups. i Councillor Fred Sturch stated that he would co-operate to give good gov- ernment for all, Councillor Frank Thompson said he felt that the large vote was possibly due to the fact that something was lacking last year in finding out the needs of the ratepayers. Councillor Don Roberts stated that although his first. year wag one of learning, nevertheless he had made decisions which were of benefit to the Township and would continue to give his best to all problems of Council. Rev. John Porter, Minister of West- minster United Church, in a short ad- dress pointed out to Council that De- mocracy starts at the Municipal level, which placed them as guardians of Democracy. He then offered the in- augural prayer. Councillor Don Roberts thanked Mur. Porter on behalf of the Council for taking part in the meeting. The Reeve suggested that the Coun: cil go into n Committee of the Whole as a Striking Committee with Coun- cillor D. Roberts as Committee Chair man. It was moved that Council adjourn to 2.20 p.m. During this interval coffee and doughnuts were served to the Council and guests. Council resumed at 2.35 p.m. D. Roberts gave his report on the standing committees for 1963 a3 covered by Resolution #1. On motion Minutes of Meeting #28 were adopted as printed. Carried. Business Arising from Minutes-- Deputy Reeve J. Dryden stated that one item arising from the min- utes was the Post Office Building and asked that same be referred to Gen- eral Business. Correspondence-- It was moved that items of corres- pondence he referred to respective Committees. General Business-- J. Dryden spoke to Council in re- ference to the proposed Post Office Building, Brooklin and suggested that a Committee be formed to meet with the Hon. Michnel Starr in support of the recommendations of the Planning Board re proposed site. This was discussed and finalized by Resolution #2. Delegations-- Mr. R. Parikhal was in attendance re: Plan 760, Lots 3, 16 & 16, and pointed out that the 40 ft. set back required was economically impossible. J. Dryden gave Notice of Motion that he would introduce at the next regular.meeting a by-law to form and appoint a Committee of Adjustment. J Members. It is, however important that all matters dealt with by thg Council which involve the Planning Board be specially brought to thei uttention. Much of Planning Board taken up by routine matter little time is available for the broad aspects of planning. | would suggest that this vear the Planning Board hold & series of supper meetings at which a guest would be invited to lead a discussion on some aspect of over all planning. Another recommends - tion would be to encourage Planning Board Members to attend conferences to stimulate their interests and broad- en their outlook. time ay and too It is my opuion that more overall planning should be done in small aren: with the objective of ncorporating these studies in an Official Plan These small area studies could take in possibly two or four municipal lots, a very peneral internal road pattern indicated and major roads, school sites and park sites as the municipahty might deem Nt also he indicated. tern and the lot aveangement be the final responsibility of the dee veloper, subject to the approval of Planning Board. Such studies have heen prepared in other municipalities, Darlington for one. These studies would be for Planning Board and Council information only. The por tions of the studies incorporated in the Official Plan should he of a very general nature. Work of this nature requires the services of professional and must be provided for in a budget An indication their wishes would be appreciated.' could be wich The internal road pat- would Council asx to tidie from regarding such Board have in the past supported the Osh. nwa Regional Planning Association. [t is my opinion that this support should be continued in the interests ot Area Planning and also as a mean: ol interchanging ideas among the asso ciated municipalities. [Ut 1s alo my recommendation that we support the Community Planning Association and make arrangements for our Planning Board Members to attend their Con: ference. Mi 1 or, gave a report on Assessment with in the Township during the past 10 year: Members of our Planning R. Heron, 'Township Assess. The asse-cment an 1953 wis $2,618, 7430 and the population was 2,837. In 1968 the assesment was $4,431,939 and the population was 4,601. In 106! the assessment is $7,120,617, includ- ing supplementary assessments added under Section 514. The population 13 6,722. The assessment increase in 1963 over 1962 is $326,742 and the population increase is 269. The school problem over the next few years is not going to give any relief. The number of children in 1063, 3 years old and under was 237. In 1963 this increased to 801. The assessment situation over the next few years is going to be changed considerably as the Dept. of Munici- pal Affairs is bringing out a new manual in April of this year. This manual will be ready for dis. tribution late this year according to latest information. This year in ow department we are starting to replace all our field sheets with new ones so Mr. Geo. E. Lofthouse, Chairman of | that when nu re-asgessment comes we Planning Board reported on the Bd.'s activities for the Year 1962, There was one change in the mem. bership when Mr. Murray Potts ten- dered his resignation in June and was replaced by Mr. J. Lawrence. The Board held 12 regular meetings and 2 special meetings. During the year 33 requests for consents were received, 8 on full lots and 24 separations, with 2 refusals. The Chairman gave a complete list- ing of applications received to amend the zoning by-law and subdivision ap- plications. Mr. Lofthouse then stated that the Planning Board is an advisory board will have a start on it, I would like to see the Council pin chase n new typewriter desk & steno graphers chair for our use, or replace the desk upstairs and we can use the one presently in use there. There is a great need for an additional adding machine as there are many times when work is interrupted in one department go that another department can com plete work which must be done at once. To give an iden of the work which goes through this office, according to information which | obtained there , were over 16,000 letters and notices sent out from this office last year. [.ast year we and their recommendations have to be operated Bradma equipment from the implemented by the Council, with tha Town of Whitby which has proven to exception of issuing consents. There. be in excellent condition. We sold fore it is necessary that the Planning ' our hand operated equipment to the Board and the Council work very Village of Pickering, and talking to closely together. This we try to ac- Bruce Hogarth, their Clerk-Treasurer, complish by having two Council mem. ; they are very pleased with the work bers on the Planning Board, as well it is doing for them. as making the minutes of Planning | Mr. R. Batten representing the Board available to all Council mem.' Whitby District High School Board bers and by having the Council min. presented the following report: utea distributed to Planning Board The Board consista of 9 members and Secretary-Treasurer. They have a staff of 62 teachers plus caretakers and cafeteria help. Their budget for the year was $687,000 of which $104,- 000 was Whitby Township share. This called for a mill rate of 14.69 com- pared to 14.8 in 1961, and at the pre- sent time there is a balance on hand between $10,000 to $20,000. I'he addition of a new wing under the Government Plan is underway, enabling the school to bring about the "Robart Education Plan" which con. sists of 1. Arts and Science 2. Business and Commerce 3. Science Technology and Trades. his will take care of an additional 640 students, bringing the total en- vollment to 16800 students. Construction of this wing started the lust week in August. The estim- ated cost of building $900,000 and equiptment $210,000. The building will consist of 9 classrooms, Library, typing room, husiness machine room, standard laboratory, industrial chem- try laboratory, drafting room, ma- vine shop, wood shop, electric shop, auto shop, boy's occupational shop, purl occupational shop, gymnasium, cafeteria, home and clothing rooms. economics, cooking The Board in future will require a they will have to tre 5 or 6 new teachers, At the pre sent time the monthly salaries amount to S1L000. This will be inereased to over $50,000 per month. higher budget ac The expected inerease in students I~ 200 per year, so that by 1966-67 will be required which could be taken eare of by one of threq methods 1. Addition to Henry St. High vo Shift system 3. New chool in the Township. Miro MLL Rose, Road Superintend- cnt presented the following report of the Road Department for 1962, I'he work of the Road Department 15 broken into two different categor- ies as far as Departinent of Highways 1 concerned. Ist is Maintenance, 2nd 1 Construction more spice We have no particular maintenance problem that 1 am aware of, unless we pret uo hip snow storm or ice storm We are equipped to handle snow rea- sonably well, an average storm that 15, if we have no breakdowns and ne plow pets stuck, then we can clean everything in approximately 7 hours. If we have a heavy storm then we hive to change our plan of attack and do whut we think is most urgent and necessary to keep open the roads un- An ice storm is situation. We have one One load of sand will aver- ave approximately 4 miles. Over the dv it will average ahout an hour to ul the storm lets up. a different ander. a baad. In Construction ne 1962 we laid 27% miles of asphalt. We have now v1, miles ready for asphalt, another 4 mile will be ready when gravelling io completed, whieh will give us 3 miles ready for asphalting this com- ng vear. ] There are some items pertaining to machinery I would like to discuss as soon as possible and would suggest setting up a road board meeting soon. I would like to see something done re the drainage problem in Meadowerest and also a by-law re policy and res- pon-ibility of maintenance on en- trance culverts. As our book-keeper Mr. Thompson i= retiring, my suggestion to replace him would be by hiring a man on a full time who would not only keep in the office but would heep records of all items in stock, cueh as culverts, gravel ete. and be time keeper, also at other times he would work along and do other re- This would work especially well in winter when we sometimes need extra plow drivers. At the time | am two men hort on the regular staff. De. J. HL MeKinney, Chairman of the Water Committee was called away and Mr. Wm. Manning, B.A. was ask- ed for Mr. Manning re- ported that there was only one prob- lem facing the Water Committee at the present time, and that was the proposal of meters for Commercial users in 1963 basis hooks gular duties on roads, present comments, purchased electric (Continued on page 6) Eye Examination or CONTACT LENS CONSULTATION ® by appointment @ F. R. Black, 0.D. 136 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA Phone 985-7460 Port Perry 2-- Feb. 14/63 7 a ry rd , rl - sy