i, HI ri Help wanted - Adult... SEVEN PEOPLE attended the meeting at the Muller resi- dence fast week which was called to ask support: for the Thornhill Teen-Town. Three of those attending were not parents of teenage children. It would seem the community as a whole is either too busy or not concerned enough about our young people. Teen-Town is more than a club for social gatherings. It offers our young people an opportunity to develop lead- ership abilities which they will meed as adults. Through committee work and executive positions they learn how to organize and work together towards a common goal. These young people are our leaders of tomorrow, our reeves and councilmen, our MLAs and MPs, our labor union leaders and businessmen, The experience they gain in Teen-Town will be of benefit to them and to the commu- nity when they reach adulthood. Thornhill Teen-Town needs your support to fulfil its objectives, For Reading... “SUMMERHILL” by A. S. Neill, published by Hart Publishing Co. (Non-ficlion) Summerhill is a unique ap- proach to child rearing. This book is a must for all thoughtful par- ents and educators concerned aboul the education of our chil- dren. A. S. Neill, as an educator as well as a child psychologist, has run a privale school in England fur the past forty years. His meth- ods of education, considered radi- cal by many, appear to be amaz- ingly successful in rearing happy children who grow into self-confi- dent, imaginalive, industrious individuals. He advocates complete freedom withoul licenee. Children at Sum- merhill are free to do-as they choose so long as they do not en- danger themselves physically or infringe on the rights of others. He does place emphasis on the dif- ference between freedom and per- Missive ness, Children at Summerhill are not forced to attend classes. They at- tend only those classes they wish to ullend and only when they More Centennial Funds Needed Residents uf the Thornhill area who have nol been eanvassed by the Centennial cammitlee but wish to contribute, are asked to call either Mr. Rugy at VI3-6943 or Mrs. Swanson at VI9-2618. Conlribulions are still coming in but more will he needed if all projects in the park are to be completed. The Thornhill Centen- nial Park could be the focal point for most community activities but the Centennial commiltee can only make it as functional and as at- tractive as commanded by the funds at their disposal. choose to. Astonishly, it seems af- ter the first few weeks they at- tend classes regularly by choice. They usually choose a fairly well rounded curriculum, Rules in the school are made by a completely democratic self- gavernment, where a vote of either a member of the teaching staff or of a child of six carries the same weight. All rules on social or group life including punishment for social offences are decided by vote at a general meeting of children and staff, Neill explains his methods and reasons for them on almost all phases of child rearing from toilet training to behaviour problems. The book deals with lying, stealing, manners and sexual behavior among other problems. He says there are no problem children, only problem parents and problem societies. He clainw parents are generally dictators, raising their children by force and coercion, rather than by reason, and gives examples of this. He claims parents are more interest- ed in their own personal comfort than their children’s happiness or that their own personal image may be damaged by the actions of their children, In our automated socicty where changing circumstances create new problems for parents and edu- catars A, S. Neill has offered a thought provoking approach to the rearing and educating of children which I believe is worthy of our thought and consideration. —_—_—_—E— If you are forty or over, have a medical checkup and if the doc- tor has not attended you before, be sure that he has your medical history and family background. In ease of sudden illness or injury, your doctor will be familiar with any weakness or tendencies discov- ered during the checkup. fingers do the walking. / Munch, munch, munch... lot of nibbling vite? Find LOANS fast in the YELLOW PAGES, Where your | THORAHILL LAURIE ENGLISH —- CORRESPONDENT eW! PHONE VI 3-506 i. Page Four f Writing Competition Sparks Incentive The students at Thornhill Ele- mentary School recently partici- pated in a writing competition. Of approximately 150 entries, Mr. David Dosser stated he had a dif- ficult task choosing six winners. In the primary class David Thomson, grade two, won first prize with a short story titled “The Zoo”. Harry Stoba won sec- ond prize with his story titled “I am a Convict”, Third prize went to Debra Parker for her story titl- ed “Leap Frog.” In the intermediate class third prize went to Cherille Strasbourg titled “Adventure.” Second prize was awarded to Elizabeth Benson, grade 4, for her story titled “The Moving Mountain.” Fern Taron grade 4, won first prize for her poem titled ‘‘Moon.” Congratulations go to the stu- dents for their excellent efforts. The stories and poems printed in the school paper “Thornhill Times” were delightful. Following is “Moon.” MOON The moon is broken. Last night I saw it lying In the big bowl of the lake In a thousand shining, silver pieces. I asked the whispering wind To bring me the crystal chips That I might string them on a cord of gold; But when the wind stretched out its fingers To pick them up, They began to dance Up and down And ‘round about Like gleaming fairies; And they were all so beautiful I Jeft them there to play. grade 5, for her entry of poetry | Fern Taron's % Wednesday, March 9, 196) MANY 10-YEAR-OLDS ARE DREAMERS, ; tasies and beautiful concepts, but few have the talent :% for self-expression that Fern Taron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Taron of Old Remo Road, possesses. Her original prose entitled “Moon,” appears elsewhere on this page and won first place for her in a recently conducted writing competition at Thornhill Elementary. Fern, a grade four student, is a hard-working pupil and , her teachers told us her creative writing ability is con- @ sistently very good. After reading Fern’s delightful , "Moon" we can do nothing but agree wholeheartedly. (staff photo) Church Planned For Thornhill Reverend James H. Rose, pastor of Uplands Baptist Church, along with members of his congregation, will be calling on families in the Thornhill area Mareh 23, They wish to inform residents of their plan to establish a church here. Commencing April 3, Sunday School and Worship Services are to be conducted on a temporary basis in the Thornhill Elementary School. A church will be built in Thorn- hill as soon as a suitable site is obtained. Mr, Robert Spears will be super- intendent of the Sunday School program. Pastor Rose would like to hear from Thornhill residents interest- ed in the work of this church, He may be contacted at Uplands Bap- tist Church or by telephone at VI 3-6685. ———— thought for the week “Men are never so likely to settle a question rightly as when they discuss it freely.” from Southey's Colloquies by Thomas Babington {Lord Maéaulay) ATE, $$$ SAVE $$$ ALL PARTS for most cars. . , most parts for ALL CARS BRAND NAME SPARK PLUGS Each __... $56 THORNHILL AUTO WRECKERS Crescent Dr. on Highway 14 E. PHONE V1 3.5509 Stocktons To Leave At Month End Two well known residents Mur- ray and Jeannette Stockton are Jeaving Thornhill at the end of this month. Murray is an employee of B.C. Telephone and has been with the Terrace branch for six years. He is being transferred to the B.C, Telephone branch at 100 Mile House. Murray is past president of the Thornhill Rural Ratepayers. His wife Jeannette served as secretary to the Thornhill Centennial com- mittee. The Stocktons participated in Many areas of community affairs and will be missed by Thornhill residents, re re THRILLS Man the Daredevil will be one of the giant spectaculars featured in the. Expo Stadium during the World Exhibition. It will feature such stunts as high-wire and heli- copter acrobatics, ‘human cannon- ball acts and motorcycle, airplane and automobile acts... many of them never before seen in North America. The Expo Stadium, cap- able of sealing 25,000 people will be located at the start of Mackay Pier near the main gate. INSURANCE YOUR INTEREST is our first | concern, YOUR confidence is our greatest asset. #1 May we help you on ALL g your Insurance problems, # large or small? For personal, courteous at- § tention, call L, W, Clay at: Thornhill Realty Ltd. VI3- & ‘5655 or evenings and week- } ends at VI3-5181. Le Ornamental Welding STR WELDING Turn Left at Clark Road (i Just off Old Lakelse Lake Roadie Phone VI 23-2491 y..- q t! f Mortgage. 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