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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), November 9, 1977, C01

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Section South Shore Class ifieds SUTTON HIGH STUDENTS WALK OUT IN GATE PROTEST Paul Hunt photo A group of students at Sutton and District High School carry some of the myriad signs that were paraded around the parking lot during the strike called to protest in stallation of gates to the parking lot A spokesman for the striking students rushed over to the photographer shortly after these photos were taken and said the signs did not indicate the students true feelings In other words the gates of the morning lugging placards around and around the would not be torn down if she could help it More than 200 parking lot to protest the closing of the lot during school students who staged the strike last week spent most hours Mayors report Dr George Burrows Township mayor REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES I had the honor of attending both Remembrance Day Services in the township last Sunday Both Services were well attended with the Coach men attending the Keswick service held at St Pauls The cadet corp was present at the Sutton Service held at the Cenotaph Park A day of remembrance for all the fine young men who gave their lives for our freedom during the wars Lest we forget SENECA COLLEGE The End of he Beginning celebration was held at Seneca College Nov 3 at Eaton Hall King Campus I had the pleasure attending on behalf of the township They celebrated the opening of new buildings and this was followed by an official dinner and dance A very pleasant evening KINSMEN The Keswick Kinsmen are busy on their ticipark Several of the obstacles are com pletion and hopefully the whole course will be com pleted before loo long I feel at this stage I should throw out a challenge to the Kinsman president for a run over the course when it is completed HERE AND THERE Royal Beach is nearing completion of the road building and new sodded ditches Club benches look very attractive on the main street of Keswick compliments to the club Steel framework for the large A store in Keswick is progressing quite rapidly Looks like they will have it enclosed before the winter blasts start Angel os looks smart with the new paved parking lot Sutton shipping plaza next to the Simcoe Theatre is being well dug up The contractor hopes to have it completed by midJanuary Salvation Army Camp near Franklin Beach is removing the old dining hall and arc in the process of constructing a large modern dining hall with ac commodation for winter conference use The Salvation Army is to be complimented on their efforts They have served the community for years from this site FAMILY LIFE CENTRE The Family Life Centre has a new director in the person of Pat who will be taking up the position vacated by Ed Meade who is taking over the Markham Family Life Centre will be missed and we wish him all the best in his new position We know Mr will be welcomed in our community and we wish him the best of luck NEW TO GEORGINA FAMILY LIFE CENTRE Pat Doherty ready to serve the community BELHAVEN Pat selling with the considers Region social and family himself a part of the services department Mr community comes to his He may just be a York post with a high newcomer but the latest regard for Family Life executive director of the Centres Georgina Family Life accept an offer of help if stressed proven- You sort of have to they feel they are doing and follow up deal with people where well in their marriage or programs are an theyre at he explained any other aspect of their portant part of the personal life he said Georgina Family Life But Pat Centre Centre is already settling into his new role While that role currently calls for him to operate out of the FIX office here about hours weekly the time allot ment is open to ex pansion as the need arises he explained last week Whatever the time allotment Mr said its important for both the centre and its executive director to be a part of community rather than imposed on the township Family Life Centres in York Region were founded on that theory he noted and that philosophy should con tinue Im there to be as much a part of the community as possible he said last week and to reflect the needs of the community Formerly a super visor of family initial establishment of Family Life Centres was done so well they have a very good name outside the region he noted While provision of counselling services was an part of his career in theres a difference to Mr Georgina role feel the emphasis is on preventative programs such as family enrichment and paren ting he said Well gel them before and after problems but to quote an old phrase An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure The preventative help offered by the Family Life Centre may not often be immediately accepted by a client the executive director added People ore slow to The centre should have a different focus in the community It shouldnt primarily be a problem centre but a centre for personal growth and enrichment What you do with those conflicts is very important said Mr Doherty More than just the individuals well being the centre concentrates on the balance within the entire family Every change in the Its a sign of Just a week and a health said Mr half into his new job the Doherty People in the new executive director community have a good who is also a trustee on feeling about the centre the Metro separate school In lis drive to serve board is busy getting to all of Township know the area Such growth and family system affects the enrichment programs total family the centre offers services on a fee based on a sliding scale determined ac cording to need At the same time will assist clients in dealing with the problems of daytoday life said the executive director Everyone whether theyre married or single has problems in their lives he explained The centres role is to and assessing community needs Already hes preparing plans for an equilibrium said the official In offering family oriented programs he said the centres ob jective is to help keep that balance and it With that aim there nobody Is turned away enrichment group for for lack of funds married couples early in stressed Mr Doherty new year THE BOOKWORM A report on happening at in KotwfcJi and teach the individual how is no stigma attached to to cope with those con- turning to the Family Life flicts Centre for assistance Towing contract long way off for Keswick man PATRICK New executive director of Family Life Centre Hatchery plan at early stage SUTTON Discussion of a hatchery for Lake Simcoe is in the very early stages a biologist based at Point Provincial Pork east of here has told The Era The whole thing is under review Ron Dcsjardine said last week Earlier published reports said Mr mode establishment of the hatchery sound almost inevitable but all set Dec 2 to 4 SUTTON is coming to Sutton arena for the seventh year committee workers are working hard toward opening night Dec when Santa and Mrs Clans will be on hand to greet children and a photographer will take pictures of the youngsters on Santas knee There will be no admission charge but organizers promise lots of surprises for the tots who attend For the adults there will be a bazaar table and lucky draws with hot coffee pop and chips for sale As usual there will be a mail box for youngsters to moil their personal letter to Santa Parents should keep in mind that Santa cannot answer a childs letter If there is no return address will be open from pm to pm Dec and am to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday Dec and Chairman of the organizing committee for Mrs Marion Medhurst would be happy to hear from any young adult or adult in the area who would like to help in the preparations for the event Her phone number discussion Is currently also opt to use existing very preliminary facilities with some The province is modifications he said currently awaiting results of a feasibility study on the status of he said Scheduled to be released in late winter or early spring the study will include the examination of the need for a hatchery to offset the declining whitcfish population Any decision he stressed will go hand-in- hand with steps to im prove water quality of ihe lake Its the key issue snid Mr The two water quality and fish population are to each other Should the need for a hatchery be established geographic location wont be important as a good supply of water the biologist said The province could Sutton Centennial Library the annual popular book sale will be held with lots of good bargains Family Him shows are continuing at Sutton and libraries The next one will be at Sutton on Nov at pm These shows feature two or three films of wide interest and are free branch reports it has purchased some new recordings for patrons to borrow The selection is varied ranging from rock to classical and country to speech Drop in to sec if theres one you would like to hear Cassettes are st ill available at Sutton and Keswick All three branches have most of current best sellers available others are on order Some other new books you may like to borrow Include Tolkien a biography by Humphrey Carpenter Tolkiens Silmarillion is currently number one best seller Working Wood A Guide For The Country Carpenter by Mike and Nancy BubeJ which shows the basics of recycling otd lumber and building useful farm structures Karen Ann by Joseph and Julia The Complete Guide To Total Fitness by Jan and and Joe Taylor Whos Who In Canadian Sports Nov Is by Bob Ferguson Solar a date for you to make Science Projects For A note of In Keswick at a Cleaner Environment by used for towing location to be announced Jr Natures emergencies the Young Peoples Healing Arts by Lonnelle Mr Tsiagos said Theatre will present two an excellent Monday he prefers that a Old Woman guide to herbal and folk Scheduled for in Room at the provincial call svst em be and The Pedlar and Cabin medicine including established in which oil Fever The latter Is from acupuncture and Individuals and groups wishing to make sub- Keswick towing Mitchells famous Elephants In The Living million should contact the legislature clerk operators receive an j The Kid Room Bears In The at The same day in Canoe by Hammond KESWICK The operator of a Keswick garage has been told hell have to be a resident of Township before he gets emergency towing colls from York Regional Police James Tsiagos sold Monday it may be some time before hes moved to the township While a residence Is currently being con structed above his Woodbine Ave garage he been unable to sell Georgina bill set for justice debate on November his current home in Toronto Mr said despite the fact his home is in the city he is still able to handle daytime calls out of his Keswick service station The Keswick garage owner said hes received police emergency calls during only the first of the three years hes operated the garage Since then another towing firm has been established and answers police calls in the Keswick area Mr Tsiagos claimed The garage owner who said he supplies gas to the police force complained to a recent police commission meeting Police Chief Bruce Crawford is scheduled to present a report to the next police commission meeting Nov Since the complaint was discussed earlier this TORONTO The provincial legislature Justice committee will sit here Thursday Nov to hear arguments for and against legalisation of Townships ward boundaries The committee will hear arguments while considering a private members bill sponsored by York North MPF William Hodgson If approved by the committee the bill which available for night calls already received first reading in the legislature will be sent back to the lor second and third reading Mr Hodgson said he sponsored the bill legalising the ward boundaries not to take sides In the Issue but to allow it to be aired publicly By FRAN FOSTER A horde of assorted characters invaded Sutton Centennial Branch Library one recent Friday morning but they were fortunately small and proved to be pre schoolers in disguise for Story Hour Halloween Party They listened to spooky stories and got their faces painted to suit their temporary characters Dozens of cookies provided by the mothers and juice and candies provided by the library made up the party treats We are pleased to announce that three volunteers have decided to provide Keswick Library with a Story Hour too It will be held every Friday morning from 10 am till am starting Nov Because of space limitations In Keswick Library only a few children aged three and five years can be ac commodated Is required so please phone the library at if you wish your preschoolers to attend branchs Story Hour began Oct 14 and will continue every Friday morning for pre schoolers Registration Is still open so you may call Library at for more in formation his service won I likely be

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