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The public libraries in St. Vincent - one in Kingstown, five elsewhere on the island and a sprinkling to serve the St. Vincent Grenadines, have a long waiting list for membership. Although the total book budget for all of the libraries on the islands has just been increased to $10,000, children's books, specialized encyclopedias and books on science and geography are still desperately needed. To help bridge the literary gap, Humber College students and staff have started a campaign to collect The trio visited schools and photographed the island, its people and educational facilities. They distributed some 200 paperback books which had been suggested by the librarian at Humber College. Mr. Wragg and Mr. Trimble personally shiped several bundles of books as Christmas gifts to individual children whom they had met. Humber College involved with Caribbean island Humber College president Gordon Wragg, William Trimble, Dean of Professional Development and Jim Beatty, president of the Student Union, visited St. Vincent last October. They were invited by premier- elect Milton Cato (who had previously visited Humber), to take part in their In- dependence Day celebra- tions. PIA/VT 1kl0RLlit iiitt?i:i!ite'" fl THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1970 Educational opportunities and facilities, well-stocked bookstores and public libraries are taken for granted in Canada. But on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, these are both rare and expensive. ROSES 8.95 7.95 6.75 LOW CASH 'N' CARRY PRICES CARNATIONS Pink - White - Salmon. (Red Limited) White .. Pink - Bronze - Yellow Per Dozen 3 Sizes - 1 Quality - The Best 2.99 5.99 IVE OUR BEST TO Flowers . . . Perfect for Gifts . . . and Perfect Anytime POT MUMS Half of the 90,000 Vim centians are under the age of 15 years. There are 50 primary and six secondary schools on the island and a Technical Institute for trade training is now under con- struction. Only one-half of the kids of primary school age attend classes, and only one in five who start, com- plete six years. Schools Crowded The government grammar school takes only 650 students at a time and only the intellectual elite can go there to study history, languages, maths and a little Books and money are turned over to the Overseas Book Centre in Toronto for sorting, packing and ship- ment to the country's port of entry. The Toronto Branch of the Book Centre last year alone shipped more than half a million books to various parts of the world. The operation began in 1961 and is supported by contributions from organizations, plus a small grant from the Canadian Government. books and raise funds for shipment. Between five and ten cents per book is required to meet these costs. Students Contribute President Wragg sent out letters to 80 high schools inviting students to see a presentation of slides which were taken on the island of St. Vincent. To date, 300 hundred students have visited Humber (some have travelled from as far away as Parry Sound) and they have contributed a total of 3,500 books to the project. Dozen Richview side road between Royal York Rd. and Scarlett Road 't Ph. 241-9175 Delivery Anywhere Metro Toronto REEVES 1 bloom 2.45 3.85 5.45 2 sizes (North Side) In full bloom. Plant in your garden later. Have blooms all summer. POTTED ROSES 4 blooms 6.95 8.45 HYDRANGEA Pink - White - Blue 2 blooms ', 3.95 and 5.49 An Island teacher with 0 level education (Grade 12), receives a salary of $116 per month; with A level (Grade 13), $149 per month and with a degree $340 per month. A Locked Cupboard The library at the Government Intermediate School in Kingstown is a locked cupboard containing 200 books, most of which are out-of-date. Three hundred and fifty students must use them. Ryerson students rioted over a ratio of five books per student and Humber college students have a ratio of 10 to one. Students who attend the Intermediate Schools, must pay 18 Caribbean dollars (one dollar equivalent to M cents Canadian) for each thirteen-week semester; uniforms and books are extra. A paperback on the new Math costs $2.50 and appears to be out of the monetary reach of most students. Pupils at these schools are crowded on benches, and the distance between the black patch on the wall and the front desk is twenty inches. Partitions are two-thirds ceiling height. The com- mercial rooms contain three very old typewriters and nothing else. There are no projectors of any kind, duplicating machines or audio tapes. While most of the schools only allow ten square feet of building to each student, the Ontario community colleges provide 150 square feet. science. Students who do not qualify, attend the Govern- ment Intermediate schools. In is:iji)1': 5 blooms 3 blooms THE WESTON TIMES Canadian Help The national budget is badly out of balance. Total Government revenue is pegged at $13,000,000 with approximately half of this figure in foreign aid. Federal aid from Canada has totalled $2,000,000 in the _ To just keep up with this population explosion, production on the island will have to increase by $1,000,000 in the next 12 months. Although wider education is needed; the economy cannot support it and there is a scarcity of trained people. Population is increasing at an estimated four per cent annually, The birth rate is high at 40 per thousand (in India figures record only 22 per thousand), which prevents economic growth and education. two bedroom house costs about $30,000 to buy or $250 per month to rent. A Vauxhall Vista costs around $4,000 and a return bus ticket to cross the Island (18 miles each way), $4.00. We Welcome You "IT'S A DEAL" 1950 WILSON AVE. (West of Jane) 249-7901 1950 WILSON AVE. (West of Jane) 249-7901 to Our Family of Happy Customers in the new Technical In- stitute when it opens. Requests have already been received from the island's Director of Education for instructors to teach automotive mechanics, agriculture, mechanical technology, refrigeration, carpentry, plumbing, Humber College has a reserve of competent teachers but no external budget. Staff, however, is being encouraged to accept CIDA appointments to St. Vincent, particularly to help There are CUSO (Canadian University Services Overseas) and CIDA (Canadian In- ternational Development Agency) volunteers on the island. The CIDA has helped build the new deep water jetty; is now constructing three new schools and paying for Canadian teachers on two-year stints. past three years. The On- tario school-to-school program has fostered friendship and shipped desks, books and supplies. mechanics, mechanical refrigeration, plumbing, +++ More than one million units of blood are needed every year to meet the requirements of Canadian hospitals. This means that nearly two units a minute must be collected every day of the year. workshop practice, science, drawing and mathematics, commercial and hotel management. Branch scholarships were awarded recently to the following children: Laurie Cheadle, junior piano; Geoffrey Pickering, in- termediate paino; Kimberly Robinson, vocal; Christopher Morris, violin; Christine Surman, senior piano. V A Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association Etobi- coke Branch has won a provincial trophy for the best recital program for 1969-70 season. Music winners PAGE 3