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CYC volunteers see themselves as catalysts of social change, and By next April the Company of Young Canadians will have spent more than three million dollars of taxpayers m oney and have little to show for it. That, however, doesn‘t mean the experiment is a failure. A successful bazaar was held in Weston under the auspices of the Sharon Women‘s Association, Dec. 10, 1936. Down Memory Lane uullullll"llllllllllllImlllllllnuullllllrlllu1llnuuuuluununnmln||lulmlnllmulllull enmmoopentmcccmms NHBiFe on c mnears on t u> flsA ht it ~ itc i 00. I do believe that a woman should have the right to end pregnancy for a good reason, such as a damaged child, but the abortion is not only to avoid the discomâ€" forts of pregnancy and the pains of childbirth (which can be considerableâ€"even today with our high medical standards, a minority of women die in childbirth), but also to eliminate a woman having to devote the rest of her life to a child who is helpless in every way and who need not have been born. The main worry of any parent of a retarded or crippled child is "What will happen to him when I‘m gone?" But the important point to remember, Mr. Hackett, is that if the abortion laws are changed, as I think they will be because it is the wish of the majority, this relief from unwanted pregnancy, whatever the reason, will only be available to those who want it. No woman would be forced to terminate a pregnancy against her wishes, conscience or religious convictions, And this is how it should be. CYC Makes Things Move 1 L/ 4 U inanee ies e es m en e ced Li in e ol e Bior t One hundred thousand illegal abortions are comâ€" mitted each year in this country. This proves among other things that the law as it stands it totally ineffecâ€" tive because it is being broken by so many desperate people. It is reminiscent of the days of Prohibition when the law against drinking was just as generally ignored and flouted and which resulted in an era of unâ€" rivalled violence and crime. Mr. Hackett says, "You seem to believe that aborâ€" tion is a woman‘s natural right and prerogative, that only she must be allowed to decide. But she is not asked to sacrifice her life at any time, we have a law to cover that situation, At worst she goes through nine months of discomfort and pain and sleepless nights and worry. To elTin’}inite’a_a lifth(i avoid this is a poor bargain . . ." 1936 Bazaar Successful Affair If the odds are long against deformity occurring, then why did the Canadian doctors in Toronto hospitals who aborted for this reason, consider it necessary? As far as the vaccine is concerned, it is only effective if taken after exposure to the illness but before it develops in the pregnant woman (I know because I had to have it myself). If the woman does not know she has been exposed to German measles (and this is often the case) and becomes ill, the damage has already been done to the embryo. A doctor will not give you the vaccine at the lz«\eginr‘xing of pregnancy to avoid this danger. With regard to German measles as a reason for abortions, Mr. Hackett says the odds are high (between 10 per cent and 20 per cent) against such deformities taking place and says that the U.S. government scienâ€" tists have developed a vaccine against German measles. I agree that a cry of rape raised three months later is suspect, but for various reasons, not all victims of rape or incest can get to a doctor within six hours of the act. And true pregnancy takes place within six hours. If the girl is the victim of a gang rape, she is often detained beyond this period, or abandoned far away from help,. Because of the very nature of incest, it is often not reported at all; if the stepfather or uncle or big brother is the aggressor, the child is often far too terriâ€" fied to tell anyone, especially if it is a young girl under 14, who form the majority of the victims of this despicable crime. In his letter, Mr. Hackett says he is suspicious of these soâ€"called rape cases which are only reported three months later ; he says "each and every victim of rape or incest need only report the crime to the proper authoriâ€" ties, she is then submitted to medical examination, as evidence is required, at which time the seed of the agâ€" gressor can be removed before true pregnancy can take place. This eliminates the need for changing the laws or abortion (in this respect)." The Attorneyâ€"General of Ontario admitted on TV that the law needs changing and that representations have been made to Ottawa for these changes. The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Bar Assoâ€" ciation, the United Church and the Anglican Church have all asked that the law be changed and that aborâ€" tions be legalized when the health of the mother or the future of the child is at stake, or when conception is a result of rape or incest. . glmlmlmmnummlmnlmmmmumunmmuu|mu-|lmumumumm||m|unm|l--uu,.-umummmmmm[:: Therefore, we have the idiotic picture of a nation‘s hospital and doctors publicly breaking a law which they consider to be wrong; they must do or they would not risk disgrace and imprisonment. The Ontario Minister of Health (himself a doctor) told the provincial parliaâ€" ment that he agrees with therapeutic abortions and that a doctor‘s responsibility to his patient transcends all other responsibilities. The majority of the others were done because the woman contracted German measles or had psychiatric problems and a minority were because of rape. No doubt the situation is the same in other Canadian cities. _ _ In the past weeks it has been disclosed for the first time that at least 50 abortions were performed by reâ€" putable doctors in Toronto hospitals last year, and the total is closer to 100 since several hospitals refused to publish the number of abortions performed. Out of this total, probably only half a dozen were legal as the law stands at the moment (i.e. they were performed in order to save the mother‘s life). I must say that I thought her resort to the law unwise and doomed to failure, but I certainly applauded her attitude. In reply I received a wellâ€"written and thoughtful letter from John Hackett of Downsview. Unfortunately, it is too long to be quoted in full, but Mr. Hackett feels in essence that any amelioration of our present abortion laws would be a retrograde step which would lead to less respect for human life. He sums it up by saying, "Let us keep our laws without change in regard to abortion and not become inhuman in an effort to be humane." Some months ago I wrote a plea for sane abortion laws and mentioned the case of the young American mother who had German measles before her third month of pregnancy and whose child was born a complete idiot as a result; she sued her doctors because they had not warned her of this possibility but lost her case. ; Talkingpoint try to make people take action. They seldom find the going easy, running up against opposition and internal doubts. But the CYC is an investment in the idealism and ingenuity of the new generation â€" and Canaâ€" da, a nation where half the popuâ€" lation is under 25, should be bold enough to blaze a trail. Mr. George Grubbe of Emery addressed the gathering before officially opening the bazaar, and a short address was given by Mrs. 0. Rundle of Richview. By JOAN SEAGER He said further that if we had five men working Monday to Friâ€" day night enforcing parking reguâ€" Mr. Sounders said the police department is doing a good job on crime and speeders, but so far as parking is concerned, nothâ€" ing is being done. His resolution that five men at least be placed at the disposal of the Borough of York to enforce parking byâ€"law regulations was passed at council. York Alderman Walter Soundâ€" ers believes we need more men (or women) to enforce parking ordinances in York. The former village of Long Branch, which became part of Etobicoke in January of this year, had granted permission to Millgate Park Investments Limilâ€" ed to erect an 18â€"storey apartâ€" ment building on ilegal â€" fill How About "Meter Maids" Metro police are trying to avoid having men in blue doing the jobs of the men in green. He suggested that York urge Metropolitan Toronto police use women (traffic meterâ€"maids) on foot and Green Hornets on motorâ€" cycles. Police have done a splendid job, said Alderman Chris Tonks, but we should have more traffic control. lations we would get something done. Controller Phil White agreed, although he wondered if five men would be enough. It is vital, he reiteriated, that the House come to a decision before its adjournment. Metro _ Property Department contends that Metro plans civic projects that involve property acâ€" quisition, on the basis of the Sreatest public good, the econoâ€" mit feasibility and the least amount of injury or damage to a person‘s property. 1t a proposal of North York Mayor James Service is given consideration Metro would also have to pay any moving charges and compensation for emotional upset due to the need to move. _ Metro considers, however, that although it has the power to take over private lands the owner is protected to a certain extent by Metro having to pay at least a fair market price for the proâ€" perty, sometimes with interest from the actual date of expropriâ€" ation by Metro Council. Metro is also usually required to pay upwards of an extra 10 P.C. above the fair market price} for what is termed ‘forceable taking.> Consideration is also given, Metro says, to moving buildings from an expropriated site to a new location in any settlement with an expropriated home ownâ€" er. Metro is now required to make a firm offer of purchase within six. months after a property is expropriated. Metro claims that if only part of a total property is taken by Metro the purchase price takes into account any damage to the remaining proâ€" perty. Quite often home owners may see surveyors or other Metro emâ€" ployees in their neighborhood gaâ€" thering information for the proâ€" ject site. It wouldn‘t be long beâ€" fore a Metro representative calâ€" led at the house to obtain inforâ€" mation which would help estaâ€" blish a property valuation. A copy of the expropriation byâ€" law, along with a letter, is usually sent to property owners who may have part or all of their property acquired by Metro government. Later they moved to Toronto, | where Mr. Clarke worked for the ; CPR as a car inspector until he | retired and moved to Pine Grove. | After living there for 15 years, they came to Weston in 1962. Mr. & Mrs. Clarke settled on a farm in Finch, where their four girls and one boy were born. Born in Lancashire, England, Mr. Clarke came to Canada at the age of 12, and lived on a farm at Finch, Ontario, near Cornâ€" wall. He married Sara McRae, of Stormont County, Ont., in 1907. Congratulations are in order |_ A member of the Masonic for John Clarke, 85, and his wife, | Transportation Lodge AF & AM, 76, who celebrated their 60th | Mr. & Mrs. Clarke belong to the wedding anniversary on July 11. United Church. They have ten Born in Lancashire, England, | grandchildren and 15 great Mr. Clarke came to Canada at the | grandchildren. You would think that a building code that was good enough for the Toronto Metropolitan Home Builders Association and is called the National Building Code of Canada would be good enough for the Borough of York â€" but not so. to building conditions in local areas or localities. Difference in climate and variations in use of Because the code is a national one, J. H. Boland, solicitor for York, feels it is not designed nor intended to give special accent In the North York system he| has taught at Earl Haig and( Northview â€" heights _ secondary | schools and Wilson Heights Junâ€"| ior high school as chairman of| the history department. Mr. Tossell began his teaching career at Blenheim, Ont. Born in Toronto, he attended East York Collegiate, and in 1954 obtained his B.A. in honors hisâ€" tory from the University of Torâ€" onto. In 1955 he graduated from the Ontario College of Education. E. A. Tossell, viceâ€"principal at Milneford Junior high school for the past three years was appointâ€" ed princival of Ledburvy Park Junior high school by North York Board of Education, effective Aug. 21. He was principal of Broadlands Boulevard public school until his appointment | as princival of Brookhaven nublic school. Mr. Abraham is married with Mr. Abraham is two children. Before joining the North York system in 1959, Mr. Abraham was a principal for Sandwich West Township. He is a graduate of the Uniâ€" versity of Western Ontario with a B.A., and of the University of Toronto with an M.Ed. He holds an elementary school inspector‘s certificate. A native of Huron County, Mr. Abraham attended rural elemenâ€" tary schools, Wroxeter continitâ€" ation school and Wingham high school. J. E. Abraham, principal of Brookhaven Drive publicschool since 1962, has been appointed principal of Danesbury public school, by North York Board of Education, effective Sept. 1. Mrt.â€" Chisholm . has~ always y°‘VV. §NCC 1900, was on May taught in the North York system,| 2 appoinied Inspector in the starting at Harrison Rd., then| North York school system, effecâ€" Rippleon Rd., Broadlands Boule-‘ tive August 21. vard, Melody Rd.. and George A native of Brussels, Ontario, Anderson Dr. public schools and| NWâ€" Ballantyne was educated at was viceâ€"principal at Maple Leaf: Brussells and nearby Listowel. and Calico Drive public schools., He obtained his B.A. at the Uniâ€" Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm live in | VCNSity of Western Ontario. He Willowdale and have two sons,lhmd certificates for Elementary Stephen and Robin and a daugh., Sthool teaching, Specialist in Art, ter, Beth, attending North YorLJSpecmliSt in Agriculture and schools. “‘S(’Iience and High School Princiâ€" pal. Born in London, England, he was educated in Oakville, Ottawa, Geneva, Switzerland, and Newâ€" market, Ontario. He is a graduâ€" ate of the University of Toronto with a B.A., majoring in geogâ€" raphy. Brock R. Chisholm, viceâ€"prinâ€" cipal, Calico Drive public school, was promoted to principal, Yvonne Ave. public school by North York Board of Education, effective Sept. 1. THE WESTON TIMES â€" Thursday, July 20, 1967 75 at Clarkes‘ Party For 60th Wedding ‘Do‘ Code Not Good Enough Getting Ready For School |_ Their 60th anniversary was | celebrated at a party held at the \ home of their son, Hill Clarke, | on Royal York Rd. Although it was not a surâ€" prise, the party was, in the words of Mrs. Fred Howard, a daughâ€" ter, "lovely â€" just lovely." Seventyâ€"five friends and relaâ€" tives turned up to shower the couple with gifts and flowers. The event was topped with a wedding cake, served by the grandchildren. The York building bylaw inâ€" corporated a large part of the naâ€" tional code, says Mr. Boland, but to these are added provisions of local concern. Mr. Boland suggests that York Council wait until the completion of Toronto‘s building code, which if adopted by the municipalities in Metro, would achieve uniformâ€" ity of building regulations within the metropolitan area. building materials throughout the Dominion require that the Naâ€" tional Building code be general in nature. ‘ Mr. Ballantyne taught in eleâ€" | mentary and continuation schools | at Huntsville, Gore Bay, Russell |and Fingol, Ont., and was prinâ€" | cipal at Thamesford continuation school for 10 years prior to teachâ€" ]ing at Harbord Collegiate, Torâ€" onto, for 17 years. He served at ‘L-awrence Heights Junior High | School for five years and was | viceâ€"principal at Willowdale Junâ€" |jor High School for two years | before becoming principal _ at \ Donview Heights Junior High School. Mr. Newman and his wife Eva have three children: Douglas, who has just graduated from the School of Architecture, Univerâ€" sity of Toronto; David, who gradâ€" uated from Earl Haig secondary school this summer; and Nancy, who has just completed Grade 10 at Georges Vanier secondary school. He taught in York Township for 13 years before joining the North York system in 1951, at which time when he became principal of C. B. Parsons public school. He was also principal of Bannockburn public school for some time. William D. Newman, principal of Sloane Ave. public school since 1963, has been appointed principal of Cresthaven Drive public school by North York Board of Education. His duties commence Sept. 1. Born and educated in Toronto, Mr. Newman attended North Toronto Collegiate and the Torâ€" onto Normal School. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a B.A. and M.Ed. Mr. Ballantyne is married with one child. His main interests are woodworking and travelling. S. S. Ballantyne, Principal of Donview Heights Junior High School since 1965, was on May His wife, Stella, chairman of the mathematics dept. at Milneâ€" ford Junior high, has been apâ€" pointed mathematiecs consultant, effective Sept. 1. Mr. Tossell‘s interests include reading, golf, tennis and badâ€" minton. â€" Page §