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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-07-16, Page 5THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1970 The International Scene (by Rayenoncl Canon) YOUTH HOSTELS When the olderkids get out of school for the summer, there doesn't seem to be too much work for a lot of them to do. It becomes a problem as to what to do for the almost three month vacation so that they don't get too bored or drive their parents up the wall. I have a suggestion which these students and their parents misht consider - some- thing that is different and yet a real education in itself, and does not involve going to school or reading books. My suggestion is to take advantage of the youth hostels that are located, in this and 45 other countries and have a holiday that is different, heal- thy and doesn't cost a fortune. A lot of people have probably heard of the youth hostel move- ment but I get the impression that they don't know exactly what it is. Perhaps a bit of the history of the movement will clear this up. It was an element- ary school teacher in Germany wht first thought of the idea in 1909. He wanted to get his city pupils out into the country and he start- ed looking around for ways to achieve this. He found a symp- athetic hearing, the idea spread, and people sent money or furn- iture, or offered houses, free of charge, to be used as youth host- els. By 1910 there were 17 of them, and in a few years the number had grown to literally hundreds. Other countries soon recogniz- ed the value of the youth hostel idea and by 1932 the first inter- national congress was held in Holland. A plan of uniformity was set up so that a member of the movement in one country could travel freely to any of the member countries and stayin hostels everywhere. Standrds of health, sanitation, safety and operation were adopted, the im- portance of suitable houseparents was emphasized, and the use of a sleeping bag by each hosteler was made mandatory. Alcoholic beverages were forbidden, and smoking restricted to recreation rooms. In 1934 the first hostel was set upin North America, and although we dont have as many as they do in Europe, the number is expand- ing, and those in Canada are located for the most part in areas of scenic beauty. Overnight fees range from about 40¢ to $2, 00 a night, depending on the country or location, and there are no less than 4, 200 hostels to choose from. Thehostel has been described as a minature United Nations, and I can vouch for this, having used the facilities of the move- ment extensively during my stu- dent days. I lost track of the num- ber of nationalities I met, and the many conversations I had with kids from all over, really broad- ened my outlook. Because of my languages, I usually had comp- any no matter what direction I was travelling, for it is nice, when you don't speak the lang- uage of the country you are visit- ing, to be able to talk to some- one while you are travelling ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS about. One year in Europe I put in no less than 1, 666 miles on a bicycle, and when it was all over, never felt better in my life. All this cycling really stood me in good stead a month or so of ter I finished it, but that's anoth- story. you want to see out of the wa •laces both in Canada and PAGE FIVE abroad, if you don't mind hiking, cycling, camping out and living simply, then hostelling is for you. You can start out in Canada, and as you get older, save your money, and go and see a few other countries. It will be an experience you will never for- get. If ou would where you can find out where the hostels are In North America, write to the National Headquart- ers, American Youth Hostels, 20 West 17th St. New York City, 10011. They'll probably send you a list of the overseas hostels as well, which you can put away for later (years. Hope you enjoy NEW REGULATIONS A regulation requiring commer- cial marinas to instal or to ar- range elsewhere for pump- out facilities for the servicing of pleasure boats has been made by the Ontario Water Resources Com- mission and approved by the Ontario Government. Commercial marinas are those which ordinarily provide services for pleasure craft with heads ;Toilets) and include marinas op- erated by yacht clubs. Addition- ally, containers for litter must be rpovided at all locations ser- vicingpleasure boats. Under the regulation, litter containers are to be provided im- mediately, with the pump -out facilities to be installed and op- erational by August 26. It is anticipated that an exten- sive network of pump -out stations will be completed and made av- ailable throughout the province as a result of the regulation. The provision of litter containers will make it possible for all pleasure boats to dispose of garbage at any marina in a satisfactory manner. Ontario incomes have doubled in 12 years. That's something your children can build on. ,oma -ffi Ontario youngsters can look forward to the future with more confidence than almost anyone. They'll inherit an economic giant with a remarkable record of accomplishment. Few places in the world, for example, can equal our .record for rising incomes. Our pay envelopes are twice what they were in 1957, yet prices have gone up just 33;x,. Ontarians earn more, perhaps, because we produce more. Our Gross Provincial Product (the dollar value of all the goods and services produced) has doubled in the last decade. By 1969 it had reached $32.3 hillion and projections show we could reach $52 hillion by 1975. Today we account for more than half of Canada's manufactured goods and $0y, of Canada's fully manu- factured exports. Nice work! Because of the way we work, Ontario is in good shape to face the future. We have an economy our children, and their children can build on ... an economy that can con- tinue to provide the 100,000 new jobs we need each year to accom- modate our growing labour force. Though, our dollar and our economy lace many challenges these days, Ontario has built the foundation to meet them. But, it's not our style to stand on our record. We must keep growing and keep building our economy. One tray you can he Ip put your money where your job is—when price and quality compare, shop Canadian. 1 3:w6�n£a Ontario's educational system is grow- ing to provide the skills and knowledge that are vital to a growing economy. The Province today has 16 universities with a student population that has doubled in the last four years. And we've created 20 community colleges in three years to give Ontarians the widest educational opportunities. Our growing places growing demands on electrical power. Nuclear generating stations, like the one above under construction near Pickering, will help supply keep pace with demand. This station will be one of the largest in the world. Wages aren't all that have been going up in Ontario. There's been a lot rising in steel and concrete to house our expanding population and in- dustry. Last year over one third of all the money invested in construc- tion in Canada was invested in Ontario. Canada's life style of tomorrow presents many challenges. But it's Ontario's style to meet these challenges today. M Government of Ontario Department of Trade and Development