0â€â€0099000090699060090.009090909000060...OOOOONO; tOOOOOO’ONOOO 00¢00WO60000000009000OOOOOOOOOOOWOOOQ VOL L‘XX THE HOME PAP} OF THE SlN( DISTRICT 1878 Several members expressed the op- inion that the bus stops at Centre St. were too close to that intersec- tion in view of the traffic lights being located there. N!) action was taken on this matter. It was decided that Mr. Buchanan of Aurora be granted a contract for garbage collection. He has been col- lecting since the former contractor had resigned his contract due to in- ability to dispose of the refuse in winter. At his request the date of collection will be changed from Wed- nesday to Thursday starting Febru- ary 2-1. Constable Moore Reports P.C. Frank Moore, the Provincial Constable who has been policing the village since the ï¬rst of the year, was introdqu to the council and citi- zens present. His rcport for Jan- uary was submitted to council. He reported that among other activities he_had recovered one stolen car, in- “No Parking†sign on the west side of Yonge St., north of Arnold St. It was felt this should be moved fur- ther north to provide more space for busses to pull into the curb for pick- ing up and discharging passengers at the Arnold St. stop. It was pointed out that busses at present have to pull in at an angle thus leaving the rear end projecting into the traffic lane. Councillor Wesley Middleton will survey the location of the present Council decided to ask the village solicitor to draw up bylaws govern- ing overnight and unnecessary park- ing on all streets in the village and covering the present stop signs on side streets. P.C. Frank Moore pointed out that as Yonge St. is a provincial highway, he has the authority to remove any vehicle parked overnight on that street but he had no authority to control parking on other streets un- til the necesary bylaw was passed. This also applies to “stop†signs goâ€" verning sidestreets such as at Centre W. and Elizabeth Sts., Church and Centre 13., and Lorne Ave. and Church St. The parking bylaw will also cov- er those sections of sidestreets near Yonge St., where “No Parking†res- trictions exist. Sundays and holidays. Failing the payment of the ï¬ne within the time limit, a summons would be issued. Fines are to be paid at the clerk’s of- ï¬ce. lBylaw will have to receive ap- proval of the Department of High- ways. Councillor Tomlin reported that the yellow backboards were ready to be erected this week. However, coun- cil felt that in View of the possibility of changing the present ï¬xtures, these backboards be not installed un- til something deï¬nite on modernizâ€" ation has been decided. Parking Ticket By-Law A‘ by-law, was, passed~ relative to the issuing of parking tickets for violation of parking restrictons. It provides for the issuance of parking “tags†which will be placed on the oï¬ending vehicle and the voluntary payment of a $2 ï¬ne for such viola- tion within two days, exclusive of It would cost in the neighborhood of $800 for the two new lights and replacement of the heads of the pres- ent signals. Installation would be extra. Changing of the heads would be necessary to convert the present sig- nals to a type approved by the De- partment of Highways. It was re- vealed that the manufacturer of these existing lights is no longer in businâ€" ess and that replacement of parts, etc., would be impossible from this source. ed in order to ensure immediate re pairs as and if necessary in the fu ture. Because of this, one manufacthrer contacted by letter suggested that the present controller also be chang- It was decided that it would be best if a pair of lights were erected, lacing north and another pair facing south. Thus, one set of lights would always be visible to oncoming; traf ï¬c. It was also decided that the present “heads†(lenses, etc.) might be changed for a larger type. It was pointed out that due to the present type, the beam of light is somewhat narrow, similar to that on railway signals. It was also pointed out that when busses and trucks stop at the intersection the light is hidden from following traffic. After discussion centring on sever- al traffic problems, Richmond Hi1. Village Council decided at the regulal meeting last Monday night that Councillor Ken Tomlin should contact manufacturers with regard to modi- fying the present traffic lights at Yong-e and Centre Sts. Traiï¬c Lights To Be Improved By More Modern Equipment "m Essentials. Unity; 1n Non-Essentlalï¬ RICHMOND HILL. ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. 1949 Report of the recent Boards of Health meeting attended by repres- entatives from Richmond Hill, Woodâ€" bridge and Vaughan Township was given. The report, concurred in by council, dealt with the hiring of Mrs. 0 Gibson as public health nurse. Mrs. Gibson is. a graduate nurse, but has not received special training- in pub- lic health duties. However, in view of the shortage of nurses, she will be employed until, and if, a fully qua- liï¬ed public health nurseis available Salary is $2,000 per year, plus $50 per month travelling expenses. The nurse commences duties March 1. Arena Sho‘vs Proï¬t Figures given to members by Clerk R. Lynett showed that so far the ar- ena has a proï¬t of approximately $500. It was the unanimous opinion (Continued on page 5) Authority was given to the water- works department to purchase a type of drill tool which will make it Im- necessary to dig u roadways for in- stallation of new water services. The tool permits drilling" at the required depth under the surface of the road. The solicitor’s letter discussing the proposed zoning bylaw was discussed. It was referred to a meeting of the Town Planning Commission to be held at 8 p.m., February 21. A reâ€" port will be made to Council on the proposal after the meeting. The water situation was reported as encouraging and a good flow from the new well reported. p- proval of the water is expected sligrt- 1y. The usual grant of $50 to the Agâ€" ricultural Society was increased to 5100 since this is the centennial year For the society and the May 24th Fair. Councillor Middleton, who is also president of the Society, indicâ€" ated this year's Fair will be bigger and better than ever before in the 100 years of the Society. To Seï¬l‘Fuse Boxes; Hydro system chain-maxi, Councill- or Tomlin said\~,f‘hat :in ï¬re near fuâ€" ture all main ‘,fus\e»'l3i)x/es will be sealed as per HE‘PC policy. This will require a survey“;to‘flétermine that the proper type and amperage of fusâ€" es are in use before sealing. A ï¬ne of S50 is provided for unauthorized breaking of the seal. He said it would cost‘about $1 to the consumer to have a main fuse replaced. Councillor Tomlin said that a new meter costs approximately $20 and, on the HIEPC proposal, the meter program would cost the local system about $6,000. Councillors Tomlin and Middletomklmovcd and secontlcd‘ a motion, which was carried, to inform HEPC we -.‘ wbuld participate "in this program under the plan outlined by Permission was given to the Cana- dian National Institute for the Qlind to hold the annual tag day on Sat- urday, May 7. The annual grant 0; $10 to the Salvation Army was also authorized. Reviewing the request of the Army for an increase, it wa: vestigated reported damage to postâ€" card rack outside a Yonge St. store; a common assault case which did not result in any charges being laid; re- ports of rowdyism at the arena which did not require any official action other than supervision and warnings and conï¬scation ofthe driving per- mit of a local resident arising- from an incident outside the village. D.S.’[‘. Same As Toronto It was passed that the village would abserve the same period of Daylight Saving Time as the city of Toronto which has been the custom for some years. Liberty; In All l‘hings, Charity He stated that his work of assess- ing" the East side would require ap- proximately 5 montlrstrom February to July. Regarding salary, Reeve Griffin, backed by Councillor Rae af- ï¬rmed that Council should not have highly paid officials on their hands. but Councillors Harry Barber and Fred Wicks protested that thorough work would not be done in either as- sessment or building inspection with- out sufficient remuneration. “If you get a man good enough to be :1 Buildâ€" ing~ Inspector, he’s good enough for carpentering, and you won’t hire him for peanuts these days,†said Harry Barber. Mlâ€. Arch Fleming, the Assessment Commisioner, was called before Coun- cil to advise the period of time for which an assistant would be required. The question of suitable applicants for the position of Building Inspec- tor and Assistant Assessor for the Township was next discussed. Rob- ert Rae was of the opinion that the position should be split up into two separate ï¬elds for two applicants, since each was a specialized job. De- puty Reeve Timbers held that only one man was required for the work. as it was his opinion that the need was for a Building Inspector, who could assist the Assessor when nec- essary. Reeve Griffin considered that greater demand would be made on the assessors with the installation of the new system, and suggested that plans be laid at once for organâ€" ization in order that a clear picture ould be had of the work required of the assessor. Councillor Rae object- ed to Council launchingr into the inat- ter at this point, as it would be nec- essary to procure more information on the subject, and a full hour of explanation would be required to do the matter justice. The resignation of Mr. W. L. Clarke Road Superintcmlent, was accepted, to be effective January 31, with salary paid until the end of February. It was agreed that Hal'- old Cowie be appointed Road Superâ€" intendent in a tempoai'i'y capacity until a new Superintendent be per- manently appointed. The bi-monthly meeting of Mark- ham Township was held at Union- ville in the chambers of the Town- ship Clerk, Monday afternoon, Feb- 1'al'y 7th. Markham Township To Pay - Taxes In Twoâ€"~â€" instalments A saving of possibly three to f0u1 thousand dollars in the installation cost could be achieved by employing local help. Mr. Richardson pointed out. Councillor Tomlin enquired ab- out upkeep costs and the speaker as» sured him that they would he light. A suggestion that a public sub- scription for funLls be taken up and that any balance be debentured for was put forward by L. H. Clement Councillor Tomlin pointed out that if the installation of ice should be a municipal project there would have to be a ballot taken in the Village and it would also have to be approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. After considerable discussion a committee consisting- of Councillor Mabley as chairman: Councillor Tom lin. A1 White, Lem Clement and Rifn Tests. and pl'esént them to another meeting to be held two weeks hence. ard Edmunds was set up to obtain more accurate estimates on the wholr m'oject including the reconstruction L. H. Clement suggested that i‘ might be more advisable to build 2 complete new Arena rather that patch up the old. “I would i'athei spend $100,000. and do the job right than spend $50,000. and do a piece- »vork job,†he said. Name Cammittee Re Artificial Ice Francis Aawer University in Anti- g'onish, N.S. Richmond Hill Lions Club are most fortunate in securing Miss Reynolds as a guest speaker and extend_ to her a very sincere welcome. From a very early age, she planned on becoming a teacher, and through the rural school fairs, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, took up Public Speaking as a Hobby. Other interestsy Community centres. Music and Writing. Miss Reynolds is much sought af- ter by educational institutions and has lately given a series of addresses at the Teachers’ Summer Schools at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Mount Allison University in Sack- ville, N.B., Annual Convention of Home and School Federation at St. Francis Xavier University in Anti- Principal of Hester How Public Sliool, following which was. appointed Chief Attendance Officer, 'Toronto Board_of Education. In September last became Co-ordinator of Special School Services in Child Guidance Clinic. Attended Beeton‘ Continuation School and Barrie Collegiate Insti- tute; Torcnto Normal School; Ontar- i3 College of Art and Toronto Con- servatory of Music, took special cour- ses at University of Toronto and at Columbia University. Joined Toronto teaching staï¬â€˜ at Adam Beck School. Spent one year on exchange in Van- couver. Principal’s assistant at (John Fisher) Davisville and John Fisher Public Schools. Lions To Observe Citizenship Night Miss Reynolds was born in Beeton, Ontario, of United Empire Loyalist and Irish parentage; belongs to a family of‘seven. On Thursday evening, February 17, Richmond Hill Lions Club will observe Citizenship Night and will have as guest speaker, Miss Bertha Reynolds. A request to open a Tourist camp on the 8th and 9th concessions, on the south side of No. 7 Highway, will be referred to the Township Planning Board. in April, \Vitï¬ twé“â€ot‘her shipments of equal size in' June and'Jnly at the latest. There is a possibility that a larger supply may be available later. It was deï¬nitely decided by Coun- cil to make a division of two install- ments of taxes . Although no dates were set, it is probable that install- monts of taxes . Although no date: were set, it is probable that install ments will be due June and Decem‘ bar. tario Workmetc‘s' Compensation Board. This Board by the way ranks very high throughout Canada in its ï¬eld. Here again in Ontario awards are given to Companies and Plants for the least number of accide'nts in Lion Bert Banber, Sales Manager of the Plastic Division of the Cana- rlian National Carbon Company Lim- ited, a new member of Richmond Hill Lions Club ï¬lled the breach by addressing the Club on the subject of Accident Prevention â€" a subject Accident Prevention Subject Address To Lions Club 0L1 )f The Canadzm Institute of The Blind as guest speaker but through illness Mr. Henry was unable to be pl‘ES1 ant. Last Thursday evening Richmond Hill Lions' Club had planned on ob- ;Crving‘ White Cane Night with Mr. :1. W, Hem-y, District Field Secretary Lion Bill Wagner) BERT BARBER GUEST SPEAKER ADVERTISING IN GETS RESULTS THE LIBERAL SMELLIE â€" Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smellic (nee Audrey Michell) are happy to announce the birth of a son. David Garï¬eld. at Grace Hosâ€" pital. Feb. 6, a brother for Bryan. WINN â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Harold l The psychology of the worker is I studied and literature is sent to help ithose in need of guidance in safety rules. About 6 am. one of the men doing early morning chores in the barn, smelt smoke and put through an im- mediate call to the Fire Department. Thd me; of the Brigade were able to lead out all the cattle safely. Only one cow, immediater beneath where the ï¬re started, was scorched. The roof caved in and the grain and hay crop stored in the barn was destroyed but the nearby sheds were saved. Mr. Leech was absent when ï¬re broke out, but returned to help extinguish it. COWLING The Richmond Hill Fire Brigade was called out early Wednesday mor- ning, Feb. 9, to ï¬ght a ï¬re at the farm of Mr. K. B. Leech, South of No. 7 Highway, on the 3rd intersec- tion running from Markham Road. It does seem reasonable, and we feel there is sound logic, in the sug- gestion that the location -be such that heating, supervision, carertaking‘ services, etc., could be‘ tied in with that now required for the Municipal Hall. Too, it would seem to be pre- ferable that all outdoor recreational ‘liacilitjlesi ,§geh .gé_,ehqseb§11‘.dl§nlogllg:l&,, "ten‘ni's‘" c‘ohfls’fibghfiï¬yfieém‘131533, : ground space and equipment, he lo- cated in the paljk‘zrea, and_not have /this encumlbe'red furthte by perm- anent buildings} 1 The annual meeting; of the Rich- mond Hill Branch of the Canadian Red Cross was held on Wednesday, February 2, at the home of the Pres- ident, Mrs. P. C. Hill. A group of representative ladies of the various departments of the branch decided unanimously to surrender the char- ter after a serious consideration of the matter. The branch incorpor- ated on September 8, 1939, was one of three of’ the ï¬rst branches organâ€" ized at the outbreak of World War 2, and has carried on its work with outstanding success. A cheque for the bank balance of $433 has been forwarded to the Ontario Division headquarters in Toronto. EARLY MORNING EIRE IN BARN Congratulations are due to- tile writer of the letter printed in issue of February 3d, Which itljs‘ felt, ex- pesses the views of the majority of our citizens. RICHMOND HILL RED CROSS SERRENDERS ‘C’HARTER LETTERS FROM . THE PEOPLE Editor, The Liberal, Richmond Hill. Dear Sir: We noted with interest the letter to The Liberal by 21 Richmond Hill Citizen, expressing views as to the location of the proposed Hall for All. At the conclusion of his address he was given a thunderous round of applause by his fellow Lions for his splendid and interesting address gi- ven on such brief notice and was further thanked by Lion Albert Hill. The guests attending this meetmg were: Mr. Stan Richardson of Gor- m‘ley, Mr. Gord Stevenson of 'Rich- mond Hill ‘and Mr. Stan Cook of were: Mr. Stan Richa m‘ley, Mr. Gord Steve mond Hill ,and Mr. Lisieux, Saskatchewan the year. Safety in the operation of machinery is stressed both in mechan- ical operation and in the color scheme of machines, various colors to point out to the operator dangers to be av- oided and care to be taken. It was pointed out that a concen- trated effort and study is constantly going on in each group on this all important phase of accident preven- tion. Furthermore he said it is the duty of every citizen both pedestrian and driver to use care and courtesy with his fellowman to aid in preven- ting accidents. happy to announce the birth of a son. David Garï¬eld. at Grace Hosâ€" pital. Feb. 6, a brother for Bryan. INN â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winn. Arnold Crescent, a son, born February 6th, at Toronto Western Hospital. Cowling' of Richmond Hill (nee Helen Brillinger) are very happy to announce the birth of a daugh- ter on Thursday, January 27, 1949‘ at York County Hospital, New- market, a baby sister for Jimmie. ARWOOD â€" Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Harwood are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Eve Eliz- abeth, on January 28th, at Wo- men's College Hospital. Toronto. BIRTHS â€"â€" Mr. and Mrs. James of Richmond Hill (nee Your truly, Wm. C. Wils Jn