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Expected to last two months. the restrictions were passed by village council. Mr .and Mrs. Sidney Taylor who have recently opened the WGlen-El-tee Kennels (Collies and Shetland Sheep Dogs) at Bond Lake are the proud own- ners of Quarrybrae Lindy Lou who was awarded top honours right through to Best of Breed in the Sheltie class at the Birchclifi Kennel Club held in Scarboro Arena recently. WORTH YORK I Construction is proceeding in collaboration with the Department of Highways on storm sewer on west side of ,Yonge. extending from Greenfield Ave. to Steele’s Ave. When work is com- plete. the Department will fill in the ditch. construct a curb and utter and will completely resur- ace Yonge St. “We don’t expect to run out. we still have lots of water left.” said Mr .Roffey. “This is just a precau- tion. We did the same thing for a few weeks last year." rWOODBRIDGE : Two Weston ! youths were arrested by Chief Weatherill last week when they Were found kicking the headlights out of a parked car. When taken to the local jail. they continued their destruction by smashing windows and tearing plumbing fixtures from the walls. The Magistrate fined them each $20 and costs. MARKHAM : Markham residents have been asked not to use garden hose between 7 a.m. and 7 pm. but Water Commissioner Ed Rot‘fey says the village won't run out of water. Funding Inspector, J. Garluk re- ported for the month of June, the total number of building permits issued as 287, for 509 units, valued at $8,941,425.00, compared with June of 1952 of $4.140,065.00. Blesidential dwellings total 33,9 9,- 050.00 industrial. $3,667,450. 0 commercial. $117,250.00; and schools ,$859.000.00. NORTH YORK 2 85 persons have received summonses for driving on the centre, unpaved strip on Yonge Street. The total value of permits from January 1 to June 30, 1953, was $30,286.203.00. six weeks ago EORTH YORK : The North York UXBRIDGE : The local fund to provide an ambulance service has 2 ne several hundred dollars over top of the $2800 objective set KESWICK : The Sutton Fire brig- ade answered an unusual call re- cently. when the pumper was re- quired to keep a 28 ton barge afloat in the main channel of the Jersey River. BOLTON : Residents have received a’ssurance from the Hon. Brook Claxton. Minister of National De- fense, through the local Liberal candidate, Al. O'Marra. that rich farm lands in Albion township will not be expropriated for a new rifle range as earlier rumoured. MITBY : The town is finally to have a new arena and if funds per- mit, artificial ice is to be installed. Club has purchased a television set to be loaned to especially deserv- ing bed-ridden shut-ins in the area. AGINCOURT : The local Lions AURORA : William Bell, 16. of Toronto and a member of the High- lands Golf Club won the Ontario Junior Golf Championship. LAKE SIMCOE : Whitefish from the Lake will feature in v'arious contests to be held at the ONE. this year. MWMARKET : Management of the King George Hotel has trans- .ierred to Sam Lavielle of Toronto. Mrs. Taylor is treasurer of the Collie and Shetland Sheep- dog Club of Canada and both Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are mem- E§r§ of the Canadian Kennel Club‘ SCHOMBERG : Two Newmarket fishermen, Leslie Boynton and Frank Jiruska. rescued a couple from drowning when their small boat overturned in the Schomberg river. The same female also took the Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex awards when shown in London on June 27. NEWMARKET : Council has had to pay only $263.65 for land re- uired for the widening of Main treet. The entire project (has taken only 51 days to complete. Local Kennels Wins High Honors AURORA : Town Council has de- fided to clean‘ up the matter of tax arrears in the town. Present arrears go back as far as 1944. Six properties are liable for tax sale. ONTARIO CTY. : The County Council has received permission to carry out a $100,000 road paving programme. WBRIDGE : A $200,000 fire des- troyed the fur firm of Beaverlamb and Shearling here last week. WARKHAM : A village resident since 1935, Mr. W. J. Turner pass- ed away in this 91$t year. Born in Pickering, he was a member of the Pickering township council for many years. WOODBRIDGE 2 The Open Valve column comments on the peren- nial question of skirts and trous- ers vs shorts. “Let your conscience be your guide, wear what is most comfortable for you. 'NCWS from Next DOOI’ ‘AURORA : Five coppers was all ‘the loot Ross Newton, of Newmar- ket, got when he snatched a purse from .an 85 'year old widow last Tuesday. Newton was caught in Newmarket about one hour later by Provincial Police after he as- saulted two women and snatched their purses. The accused was re- manded for a week by Magistrate Hollinrake on three charges of robbery with violence. in the entrance grade and more than 13 expected to start in Sep- tember. The assessment in the school section is $92,648. On this assessment, the Department of Ed- ucation will pay an 84% grant for the proposed two-room school. The Ifew school is to be Ibuifi on the 8th concession. 40 rods west of the present school on a four acre site. The School Board had arranged to open a class room in the old hotel owned by Mr. Earl Grosse, but residents of Cherry Street felt that a new school was the only solution. Last week, ratepayers who supâ€" port S. S. No. 6 Whitchurch at Vivian voted to build a new school which will cost between $38,000 - $40,000. At the meeting fourteen ratepayers voted in favour of the new school, while twelve residents cast a negative vote. At the end of June there were 57 pupils attending with only three Ratepayers Vote For New School 5.5. 5 Whitchurch Girls, 9 and 10? Margaret Ste- vens. Carol Mason, Marilyn Law. Boys, 9 & 10: Ronald Morrison, Jerry Batheson. Dennis Stevenson. Girls, 11, 12: Julie Morrison. Lil- lian Stewart, Ann O'Brien. Boys, 11, 12: Keith Morrison, Bill Law, Frank Legault. Girls sack race, up to 10 yrs.: Margaret Stevens. race. Mr .A. Couper. Men's clothes peg race: Glen The annual Doncaster Commun- ity Picnic was held Saturday at Greenwood Park. Over 150 people attended and it Ms considered to be the most successful picnic yet held. The Thornhill Lions Club supplied candy for the picnickers and Mr. C. Clifford of Seccomoe Street donated popcorn, peanuts and toys. A swimming pool is provided on the grounds at Green- wood Park for both tiny tots and older children. Every child up to the age of 8 years received a prize. Prizes It was pointed out that the im- provement will be useless unless the residents themselves agree to keep the culverts cleaned out and the water running. The ditch will connect up with the ditch on Elm Grove and carry the water to the stream running west of Fergus. Drainage Over 150 Attend The Annual Doncaster Community Picnic Four ratepayers from Fergus Ave., Lake Wilcox, appeared be- fore council with another petition asking for ditching of Fergus Ave. so that the street may be properly drained. This is the second peti- tion' presented to council for this project and this one included the cost of culverts which the ratepay- ers agree to pay under local im- provements. Councillor McCar- ron suggested that the cost of the work be ascertained before next meeting of cou cil so that some idea of what it ill amount to for each householder on the street will be known before the work is un- dertaken. In view of the many problems regarding roads experien'ced by Whitchurch Township, the Council is giving close consideration to all matters pertaining to township roads. The present question is whether or not to assume road res- ponsibilities before the subdivis- ions in question bring in any tax revenue. At present Council is facing‘a request for permiSSion to open a subdivision on the Marsh property east of Newmarket. Ratepayers’ Petition Councillor Delos Graham com- mented that such land would only be assessed as farm land until the lots are sold. According to town- ship and Department of Highway specifications, all subdividers must install proper roads 24 ft. wide and with all necessary culverts, etc. After the roads.are complete, they are assumed for maintenance by the township. Deputy reeve Timbers asked the Council, “Should Council take over the subdivision roads when they are built or when lots are sold and taxable homes built?” The subject of subdivision roads to be assumed by the Township was the main topic of discussion at the meeting of Whitchurch township council last Thursday evening. The general discussion began with the presentation of Deputy- reeve Fred Timbers’ report of the progress of the Planning Board. VOLUME Lxxv. NUMBER 5. Whitchurch Twp. Debates When To Assume Subdivision Roads Drainage Problems Mr. Wm. Doherty of the Beam- nUAIu UK RAFTS. This should provide a good op- 6â€"Prizes for contest as listed portunity to be a fisherman close below. to home for a day and the Lions 7â€"Contestants agree to act as wish one and all ‘good fishing” Good Sports and observe rules of and lots of nibbles. BOATS OR 4â€"Tag stubs to be attached to fish. per tag. 3â€"Tags to be worn by all con- testants. (Issued upon receipt of entry fee). In order to have control over the contest and those participating it was felt necessary to charge a nominal fee 4see advertisement in this issue) so that competition will be fair to all. The following rules and regulations have been laid down: 1â€"Officia1 time. 8 a.mâ€"1 p.m. 2â€"Maximum of TWO (2) Fish After much investigation and organizing it is finally possible to release details of the “Mystery Event" of the Richmond Hill Lions Club Carnival on Sat. Aug, 8. This event will take the form of a Fish Derby and is under the chairmanship of Lion Douglas Boyd. Lion Doug. felt that one of the natural beauty spots of this village should receive more atten- tion and so with the full co-opera- tion of the Lions Club, the village council and others, he struck upon the idea of building up public opinion towards the preservation and restoration of the waterworks pond on Mill St.. in the village; with 3 "Fishing Derby” held in conjunction with the Annual Carnival. Rules This picnic was made possible through the joint eflort of the Don- caster Ladies Club and the Don- caster Ratepayers’ Association. Mr. Cecil Russel and Mrs. A. Mor- rison were in charge of the games an'd Mrs. J. Peacock took charge of the refreshment table. Boys sack race, up to 10: Jerry Batheson. Girls sack race, 10 and over: Carol Bragan. Men's sack Fish Derby,Mystery Event To Feature Lions Carnival The community wishes to thank all who donated refreshments for this picnic. The cream, chocolate milk, ice cream, and pop were all donated. Sponsors Road maintenance for July 7-15 was $907.80. Short. Ladies nail driving con- test: Mrs .G. Drake, Mrs. Legault. Needle and thread race: Isabel Le- gault and Adam Bell. Bean contest: Mys. A. Couper. I, Road Superintendent Sandy Davis informed Council that num- erous complaints are being receiv- ed about dust on township roads. "The oil we have left won't go too far. and I don’t know what we will do for the balance of the season," said Mr. Davis. "We will have to cut some place else and buy more oil,” said Councillor Sid Legge. “Can we write the Department and ask for some of_that $7,000 they cut off our road grants,” asked an- other council member. Discussing the by-law called for under the Tile Drainage Act, the clerk was instructed to ask the following question of Mr. W. M. Cockburn, secretary of the Crop Improvement Association, “In view of the fact that only three people have come to the office in the past three years to discuss this subject would council be rendering a ser- vice to township farmers by pass- ing this by-law.” ~ Dust Problem 5â€"Shore ish Construction Company waited on council to ask about obtaining some of the $5100. being held back until the completion of the road projects at Lake Wilcox undertak- en by his firm last year. The cul- vert at the junction of the north road and Fairview Ave. and some ditches on both roads need atten- tion. Up for discussion once more was the culvert on Yonge Street at the King sideroad, which is pre- venting the drainage ditch con- structed last year from operating as it should. Mr. Doherty stated that he felt a line of levels should be laid along the ditch. Road Superintendent Sandy Davis said there is a four foot drop between the Yonge Street culvert and the bridge on the King sideroad, and once the culvert is dropped the whole project will function proper- ly. It was again pointed out that litigation over the corner propery is holding up the lowering of the culvert. Tile Drainage Act WEmL 3) ‘8? % m . fishing only RAFTS. 1:: Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty,- In 0” Things, Clarity. If at all possible it is hoped by the committee that Pete McGillen, Outdoor Life Columnist will be able to accept an invitation to take part and present prizes. An announcement to this effect will be made known as soon as Pete can give his reply. In case there are any doubts 100 or more fish of good size (well over minimum) will be deposited in the pond at a time prior to the opening of the Derby and of this number. 20 will be specially tagged to add interest and also the reward of a prize to any who catch a tagged fish. 9â€"Private property surrounding section of pond not to be damaged in any way. 10â€"Judges decisions are final. Prizes will be offered in the fol- lowing classes: The biggest fish; the smallest fish; the first fish; 3 tagged fish; last fish and any others that the judges may decide upon at time of competition. Prizes Donated To-date Lion Mel Maltby has offered a prize for the contest and more will be forthéoming with a list of donors and prizes to be pub- lished in next week’s Liberal. Pond Stocked 8â€"Contestant ma}7 have his tag taken away and fee refunded for poor sportsmanship. fair play at all times An increasing number of uncommon and even rare birds are now being seen in this area and many local citizens have taken a growing interest in wild life study. These birds are rather large with a brilliant red crest on the head and they are of par- ticular interest to local bird lovers as they are still com- paratively rare in this region. As a general rule, this species is rarely seen except in very heavily wooded areas and as a shy bird, seldom comes near inhabited localities. Several birds of the species. Pileated 7 Woodpecker have been seen on the farm of Mr. E. L. Clubine, Bayview, this past week. Joint Meeting ofiouncils & School Board. No Decision On Debenture Issue For New Thornhi” High School Dr. C: R. Reeds, president of the Speedway on July 24. Maple Lions Club is seen presenting wrist Fiveâ€"year-old Tec watches to Teddy and Alfred Knight of and 13-year-old Alfred Pine Grove, who cam in first in the sion. The Derby wa: Midget Class at the Soa Box, Derby spon- cess with over 50 loc sored by the Maple Lions at the Pinecrest the competition. Unusual Bird Seen On Bayview Farm RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., IHURSDAY, JULY 30th. 1953 rinners In Soap Box Derby l“It was not Council’s intention to ‘put anyone out of business. You can still feed your hogs other things beside swill”. In stressing that the by-law only prohibits the transporting of garbage from an- other municipality into Markham Mr. Timbers contended, “You can still use any refuse collected with- in the limits of the township". In reply Mr. Cosburn who has resid- ed in the township for the past 8 years and who carries as many as 500 hogs at a time claimed there isn't enough swill in Markham township, “It must be hauled in from Toronto". The members who were sym- pathetic to Mr. Cosburns position remarlfed on the cleanliness of his operations. Council has never re- ceived any complaints regarding: Mr. H. Cosburn, a large swill feeder located on No. 7 Highway east of Unionville in opposing the by-law stated. ‘I wonder if Coun- cil realizes the full scope of its action. If this by-law goes through its going to put a man out of business". In stating Councils position Repve W. Tiprers Vremarked that, The Municipal Board had pre- viously turned down a township by-law designed to halt the spread of swill feeders throughout the township. Mr. Cosburn Objects The Council has passed the by- law at the insistence of a group of farmers located in the Eastern part of the township who are strongly opposed to the swill feeding activ- ities being carried on on lot 2, Concession 7. With precision like speed Mark- ham 'township council Monday gave 3 readings to their new by- law drawn up by Solicitor J. D. Lucas and designed to halt the transporting of swill into the township. Just the week previous the members by a unanimous vote had passed a resolution prohibit- ing the transportation of swill and garbage from another municipal- ity into Markham. The by-law is primarilly designed to control the swill feeding of hogs within the limits of Markham township. It provides for a $50.00 penalty for anyone convicted of contravening the by-law. The by-law comes into force immediately, and it does not require the approval of the On- tario Municipal Board. Passed At Request 01" Ratepayers Markham By - Law Will Prohibit Transporting Of Swill Into The Township Five-year-old Teddy was the driver and 13-year-old Alfred provided the propul- sion. The Derby was a tremendous suc- cess with over 50 local children entering the competition. On suggestion of Councillor W. Clark the Building Inspector will check with Solicitor regarding the proper interpretation of his letter. Councillor A. Lennie maintained that Council had made certain of its position by first securing legal advice, and that on the strength of that advice had instructed the Building Inspector accordingly. Mr. Norton contended that the Solicitor had not listed any specific infractions of the building by-laws in his letter to Council. “He didn't ineed my autharii't; move it because its only 3 Con- tractor‘s shack.” In maintaining that the basis of Mr. Norton’s authority lies in the Building by-laws Deputy-Reeve A. LeMasuier quoted in length from several sections of the code. “Furthermore,” contended Dep- uty-Reeve LeMasurier, “A removal permit should have been issued before the building was moved”. In disagreeing Mr. Norton stated, Before embarking on any dras- tic action Council in April refer- red the matter to the Solicitor for a ruling. On the strength of the Solicitors advice that there had been an infraction of the township byâ€"laws Council passed a resolu- tion on May 28 instructing Mr. Norton to take whatever action is necessary to enforce the building by-laws. In explaining why he had not acted on Councils instructions Mr. Norton insisted that he has, “No authority to have the building removed.” “Highland Park isn’t zoned,” added the speaker. Reeve W. Timbers, “Is the building being used.” “No”, replied Mr. Norton referring to it as a “Tidy, well- built little building”. At the request of Council Build- ing Inspector R. Norton appeared before the members regarding the Contractor, S. Appleby’s small building located behind a block of 6 new stores erected on Yonge street in Highland Park. This is the same building which has been under discussion by Council and the Highland Park ratepayers dur- ing the past several months. his premises. In agreeing that, “Some swill feeders shouldn’t be allowed in the business." Mr. Cos- burn advocated that the problem be attacked through the Health of Animals branch of the Department of Agriculture. Quiz Bldg. Inspector Mr. Kinnee stated that last Ap- ril the Board had secured De- partmental approval for a GOO-pupil school, but that due to the rapid increase in growth, they had can- celled this approval in favor of an BIO-pupil school. Referring to tha fact that last February the De- In his opening remarks, Mr. Kinnee called for “a spirit of co- operation between the board and the councils, in attempting to se- cure adequate accommodation within the limits of the ratepayers’ dollar.” At the request of Reeve Timbers and by unanimous consent. Trus- tee Kinnee acted as chairman of the meeting. In the order of pro- cedure, the school board presented its case followed by the councils. Mr. Kinnee Speaks A majority of the councillors present stressed the great need for the municipalities to exercise ex- treme caution in handling today’s rapidly rising debenture debt. They also felt that school construc- tion should be kept within the limits of what the province will subsidize. Regarding the size of the school population, the June closing en- rolment figure for the present school was 446 pupils. This is a slight increase over the June 1952 population figure of 368 pupils. The Board estimates that the school population will stand at ap- proximately 600 students by this September. Mun. Must Exercise Caution The Board has already secured Departmental approval for the construction of an 810-pupil pure- ly academic school at an estimated cost of $720,000. The school would contain 24 class rooms. three labs, and a double gym. The $180,000 double gymnasium would not be eligible for a government grant. School Population W. Dean has strongly advocated the construction of an academic sellool yith ipractical options. Opinion on the school board has been divided as to what type of school should be built. A majority of the board favors the erection of a purely academic school. Trustee This joint meeting was called at the request of Markham Township, after they had been ap- proached by the High School Board to float the debentures to cover the cost of the new school. Since the 1331/2 acre school site is located in Markham it is expected that they will assume the respon- sibility for the debentures. Regard- ing the financial responsibility in the High School District of the four municipalities concerned. Vaughan leads with 48.6%. foll- owed by Markham with 25.8%, Richmond Hill 14.75% and Wood- bridge with 11.57%. n School Board Divided Of the two villages. Richmond Hill was represented by Deputy- Reeve K .Tomlin and Councillors W. Middleton, F. Perkins, and J. Rice. while Woodbridge was rep- resented by Reeve F. Armstrong, Councillors B. Bryant, S. Phillips, and Clerk B. Young. Markham Calls Meeting Markham Township was repre- sented by Reeve Win Timbers, Deputy-Reeve A. LeMasurier, and Councillors W. Clark. A. Lennie, and C. Hooper. Markham Clerk, C. Hoover. was also in attendance. Reeve M. McMurchy and Coun- cillors J. Robson, W. Agar. and J. Perry represented the Township of Vaughan. This meeting which was held in the Library of the Richmond Hill District High School saw repres- entatives of the four municipali- ties meet will eight members of under the chairmanship of Mr. M. the 10-member High School Board, Kinnee. Trustees J. Maw and R. Blake were absent. The Board was accompanied by its secretary, Mrs. J. R. McAlister, and Prin- cipal A. S. Elson. Thgse Attending The only major development of the meeting was a motion maved and seconded by two members of Markham Township council. Depu- ty-Reeve A. LeMasurier and Coun- cillor W. Clark. calling for the Department of Education to make a complete survey of the educa- tional needs of the district and a public meeting be held before the councils’ consent to any debenture issue. At Tuesday’s joint meeting of the four councils (Town- ships of Markham and Vaughan, and the Villages of Rich- mond Hill and Woodbridge) which comprise the Richmond Hill High School District, and the High School Board, no im- mediate decision was forthcoming on the necessary deben- ture issue to cover the cost of the Board’s proposed new High Schol to serve the Thornhill area. The main part of the evé ening was spent in a general discu sion of school costs and the type of school to be built in the hornhill area. Markham Resolution Requests Dept. Of Educ. Make Survey 0131):: Ritbmunh ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE Healthfully Air Conditioned for your comfort AUGUST 15 â€" Saturday. Thorn. hill and District Horticultural So- ciety Annual Flower and Vege- table Show, Thornhill United Church Sunday School Hall, 4-9 am. Everyone welcome. clw4 AUGUST 10 â€" Monday. General Election. Vote Tiny Cathers, Pro- gressive Conservative Committee Room, TUmer 4-1248. Authorized by the Richmond Hill District Pro- gressive Conservative Association. AUGUST 4 â€" The next regular meeting of the Township of Mark- ham will be held at the Council Chambers, Unionville, August 4, 1953, at 1.30 in the afternoon. clw5 Lake Marie Sports Pavilion under auspices Lake Marie & King Ath- letic Association. Good prizes. Ad- mission 35c. Starting 8.30 pm. AUGU§T '6 7 Thursday. Bingo, in Councillor A. Lennie of Mark- hom Township, felt the matter is very involved and requires the expert advice and comment of in- dividuals well versed in the field of education. ; “Some attempt should be made (Continued on page 3) Councillor W. Middleton of Rich‘ mond Hill, stated he viewed with alarm the rising mill rate. He re- minded those present that it is the councils who are saddled with the responsibility for raising the mon- ey for any new school. Mr. Middle‘ ton went on record as being op- posed to the building of anything on which the province refuses ‘to pay subsidy. Reeve F. Armstrong of Wood- bridge very forcefully stated his position when he remarked, "If Queen's Park hasn't the money for these “frills” I certainly know that Woodbridge hasn’t." on the financial position, stated. “No municipality can go on is- suing debentures indefinitely." Mr. Tomlin felt that school boards should hew to the very es- sntials until such time as there is a reallocation of school costs. “Any new schools should cor- respond to the provincial system of grants]: added thé speaker. Deputy-Reeve K7. Tdfiflin. fiich- mond HiAlL als_o_ focusing attention Reeve M. McMurchy of Vaugh- an Township, stated that the mun- icipalities, in realizing the in- crease needed in educational fa- cilities must also consider the cost. “If the Province in its wisdom won’t pay any grant on frills, then the municipalities must give close attention to the matter before reaching any decision," stated Reeve McMurchy. Reeve Timbers of Markham Township advocated the construc- tion of a cheaper type of school. basing his opinion on the financial position of Markham Township. With the exception of Trustee Dean, the other members of the school board all reiterated the feel- ings of their chairman in advocat- ing that a purely academic school be built and hope that special op- tions can be added once the school is in operation. Mr. Dean main- tained that the board has received no written assurances from the Department to the effect that such options may be added after con- struction of the school. -‘All we have ever received is a verbal say-so over the telephone," stated Mr. Dean. Copncillors Speak Mr. Kinnee estimated the new school, which the board hopes to have completed by September 1954, will cost between $12 and $13 a cubic foot. “We realize," stated Mr. Kinnee, “that a num- ber of schools are being built for a figure below $10 a foot, but u feel there is ample space between the approved figure and the ac- tual cost to take care of roads and water." partment cut off any further grants on the so-called “frills",, e. 8., gyms, cafeterias, etc., Mr. Kin- nee commented that this may only be a temporary measure. Coming Even ts clw5 clw5