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_ Farm boys and girls in York County are now looking to an- other season of 4-H Club work. A high percentage of former mem- bers will be back in the Clubs this year and it is hoped that there will be many new members in each of the Clubs. The official (emblem of the Clubs is the green 4-leaf clover with the letter H on each leaf to symbolize equal training of the 4-H's which stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. MYRTLE: 69 year old Chas. Pol- lard died of asphyxiation from coal gas at his home last week. Mrs. Pollard was found uncon- scious,but is now recovered. WHITBY : Ontario County Coun- cil has cut its road budget by $63,000 for 1954. The new figure will be $405,000 for road expend- WHITBY : Ontario County Coun oil has expressed objections to a section of Bill 80 which states that the Metropolitan Area may ltlave use of sections of the coun- y. ETOBICOKE : Salaries of all elâ€" ementary and secondary school teachers have been increased by $200. This will be applicable to 1tures MARKHAM : The Public School Board is considering the pur- chase of a $12,000 3-acre piece of property for a new school site. all categories ship police office has been open- ed at the Crang Shopping Cen- tre at Jane and Wilson. There will be 25 men and two cruisers and an accident car at this branch. The motto of Club work is “Learn to Do by Doing”. As a member of a 4-H Club. each boy or girl is responsible for a pro- ject. In a Calf Club for example, the member takes complete charge of the raising of his or her calf. He must keep feed records to determine the cost of raising the calf. He must fit, prepare and show the calf on Achievement Day. In addition, regular monthly meetings rare held at which time judging and all phases of livestock manage- ment are discussed. To be eligible for membership, boys and girls must reside on farms and must be 12 years old by May 1 and not over 21 by November 1. Calves used in the project may be pure- bred or grade but must be sired by a registered bull and out of a cow of the same breed as the bull. Calves in the Calf Clubs must be heifers born between January 1 and May 1, 1954. For the Baby Beef Club, calves may be steers or heifers born between May 1, 1953 and February 1, 1954. Calâ€" ves must be owned on the farm where the boy or girl resides. Organize Again NORTH YORK : A second townâ€" AURORA : An air compressor will be installed at the town’wells to improve the flow of water. The compressor will cost $2,300. MOUNT ALBERT : Through con- tributions from citizens and labor by the fire brigade, the district now has a new tank truck. The tank holds 1,100 gallons of water. NEWMARKET : The Public School Board is laying plans‘for a 2 to 4 room addition to Stuart Scott school. York 4H Clubs Other Clubs such as grain, po- tatoes and swine, may be organ- ized according to interest and potential membership. A Tractor Club will be organized for Mark- ham. Scarboro and South Whit- church while a Calf Club has al- ready been organized for Sutton. -Pa1‘ents are requested to give their boys and girls every en- couragment to join one of the following 4-H Clubs: Sharon, Schomberg, Woodbridge, Mark- ham Calf Clu 5; York County Baby Beef Clu ; Markham Trac- tor Maintenance Club. -A cordial welcome awaits all new members. Information about the Clubs may be obtained from any former member or club leaders or from Ed. Pearson. Associate Agricul- tural Representative, Newmark- et. The organizational meetings of the Clubs are held in April so those interested are invited to make’immediate inquiry. News 'From Next Door The Liberal takes pleasure in joining with Mr. McNair‘s many friends in wishing him “Many Happy Returns” and continued health and happi- ness A lifelong pioneer resi- dent on the 2nd concession of Vaughan Township, Mr. McNair is still a very active person and enjoys followâ€" ing local and world affairs in addition to his interest in the family flower business. One of the oldest residents q} the community, Mr. J. Scott McNair. Elgin Mills, will celebrate his 92nd birth- day on Sunday, March 14. Several hundred chinchilla breeders, furriers and visit- ors from Canada and parts of the United States attend- ed the show which featured 123 chinchillas from across Canada. ' Chinchilla Winner A Concord resident, Wally Freeborn. won the trophy for the Second Highest Ag- gregate at the Fifth Nation- al Chinchilla Show held in Guelph March 5 and 6. Mr. Freeborn, owner of one of the largest Chinchilla ranches in Ontario, is also a director of the National Chinchilla Breeders of Can- ada which sponsored the show. 92nd Birthday Built on an 11-acre site at the corner of Cameron and Hurontar- io Sts. in Collingwood, the new Collegiate Institute has been planned to accommodate 700 stu- dents from the Stayner, Cree- more and Singhampton districts as well as from "surrounding townships and Collingwood itself. Included in the deluxe planning are such features as off-street parking for teachers and visitors and provision for tennis courts. baseball diamonds, track and playing field. The general plan of the build- ing is cruciform in shape formed Richmond Hill Council Local Garbage Collection To Cost Extra $500.00 , Personnel problems constituted a large percentage of Richmond Hill council’s business Monday night. Councill- ors reviewed the policing of the Village and their present agreement with the Provincial Police. Under the terms of this agreement the village contracts with the Province for the services of two policemen. Council is advertising for a part-time Building Inspector to fill the vacancy left by the re- lease of Basil Fox, who was joint Plumbing and Building Inspector for the village. A Plumbing In- spector is no longer required for the village because council pass- ed a By-Law which agreed to have this work taken over by the York County Health Unit. It was felt there was not sufficient work for a full-time Building Inspec- tor so one will be hired on a part- time basis. The Health Unit has taken ovâ€" er the inspection of Plumbing according to a recent Provincial Law. Raise Salary Garbage Collector Accommodates 700 The matter has- been left in the hands of Chairman of the Police Committee, Deputy-Reeve Ken Tomlin, who will investigate the matter and report back to Council. Part-Time Building Inspector J. E. Buchanan. Aurora, was given a $500. raise in salary bringing his yearly stipend to $4,500. Mr. Buchanan pointed out the 70 extra homes from which he must collect garbage and related the help problem with which he is always confront- ed. “I’ve asked for an increase in salary because there is more work to do and because of the higher wages I have to pay my help,” he said. Reeve Taylor asked Mr. Bu- chanan how long it took to make one complete collection, Mr. Buchanan replying “two days.” A third man is put on the truck on Fridays to do the east side and sometimes we have to go back on Saturdays to finish." Council told Mr. Buchanan of the many complaints they had received about the collection. “One complaint we heard,” said Councillor Middleton “was from a man who said his garbage was not picked up for six weeks.” “I- didn’t fiear of that,” said Mr. Buchanan, “I don’t see how that could happen." Asked about the capacity of his dump, Mr. Buchanan said he had 50 acres of good land which would last him for 20 years. “What do you thing about in- cinei‘alors,” asked Councillor Middleton. "They're no good for a town VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 37 At a time when the subject of High School construction is one of vital con- cern in this community, it is of interest that a local architect has played an im- portant role in designing the school which has been selected as typical of by three major functional units. the classroom block, administra- tion area and gymnasiumâ€"audi- torium, cafeteria and service block. This arrangement lends itself ideally to the functions of a modern school giving full con- sideration to such important it- ems as free movement of‘stud- ents, noise isolation and multiple usage. Provision was also made in the construction to allow for a future auditorium connected by a covered passageway and an additional 10 classrooms on the west end to serve a student pop- ulation of 1,000. of your size,” said Mr. Buchan- an. “Your costs would be doubled. Kingston had one and stopped using it.” “Yes ,but I have a hard time getting the boys to use them, but I’ll certainly do my best to have the work done properly“, he said. Councillor Middleton moved and Deputy-Reeve Tomlin sec- onded a motion to give Mr. Bu- chanan a $500 raise. The motion was carried unanimously. Surveying For Water Ratepayers present at the meet- ing asked council when survey- ing would begin for water and sewers east of the tracks. A peti- tion had been presented earlier to council asking for these ser- vices. They were told the survey- ing was being done at present and a price per capita for same was being estimated by the vill- age engineer. No definite time was given as to the completion of the project but the ratepayers were told it should be “pretty well under way in a month.” Church Asks For Signs “Have you got tarps for the truck,” asked Mr. Middleton. A letter from Clerk of Session of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Dr. H. H. MacKay, was read, the Church asking for No Parking signs to be placed on either side of the church drive- way on Yonge as well as on either side of the church steps, and to restrict parking in the driveway which leads to the cem- etery. Council stated it was up to the police to stop people from park- ing cars in front of driveways and since the laneway was private property, it was up to the church to restrict parking there. They also recommended the church purchase the No Parking signs to be placed on either side of the steps. Reeve Taylor said he understood the police had advis- ed the Anglican Church to buy the No Parking signs which are placed when needed outside their church. The two-storey fire resistant mmmu, ME (Continued on page 5) “ln Essentials, Unity,- Honour Local Architect the best standards in High School build- ings in Canada by the Canadian Edu- cation Association and the Department of Education. Mr. L. E. Shore, 3. resi- dent of Thornhill and a member of the Toronto firm of Shore & Moffat, Archi- classroom block which measures 314’ x 62‘6" contains 11 class rooms, home economics. art, sew- ing. two typing, business prac- tice rooms. four science rooms, library, music room and in ad- dition, a book room, teachers’ room, toilets and health room. 18th Annual Seedfair On March 19th York County's 18th annual seed fair being held at Newmarket on Friday next, March 19, reminds us that spring and seeding is not far away and farmers are already looking for their spring seed sup- plies. The sixth annual Bacon Show to be held again in conjunc- tion with the Seed Show has its full complement of eight town- ship entries and the hogs for this are being marketed this week in preparation for the Fair. All se- ven townships in York County and Scarboro from the Metropoli- tan Area have each got three hogs entered. These will be shown as one side of bacon and the other half as wholesale cuts. The intersecting block is an 89’ x 28’ area containing the ad- ministration offices while to the north, 3 209' x 121‘ one storey area houses a combined Boys and Girls Gymnasium-Auditorium. as well as a Cafeteria seating 175 people. This latter area can be shut off from the rest of the building to function as a com- The directors of the Soil and Crop Improvement Association met on Monday to set up com- mittees and make finals arrange- ments for the Seed Show and Jr. Farmers' Seed Judging competi- tion. The prize list includes classes for all types of seeds in- cluding grain, clover, grasses, corn, as well as classes for table potatoes and‘turnips. A recent feature that is very popular is the various classes for baled and chopped hay. Guest speaker this year is Mr. Philip A. Wright of the Agricul- tural Economic department of the Ontario Agricultural College who will speak on Farm Manage- ment. Mr. Wright has a some- what diflerent approach to this subject which has been proving very popular. A native of Quebec, he has spent three years on post graduate studies in Michigan be- fore coming to O.A.C. The directors have decided that in the auction sale of regis- tered and certified seed, any ex- hibits of the new Simcoe variety of oats will be sold in bag lots rather than in ten bushel lots to give more growers an opportunity to get a start. Judging will be completed at 1 pm. and the for- mal part of the program will start at 1.45. NEWMARKET : Former Mayor Joseph Vale was presented with a wrist watch by town council last week in appreciation of his ser- vice to the community. BELHAVEN : North Gwillimbury Council has applied for a $35,000 issue for proposed new town- ship offices here. ISLAND GROVE : North Gwill- imbury Council has given approv- al for a Drive-In Theatre hem. In Non'euentiak. Liberty; In 0” Things, and". RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 1161,1954 Of contemporary architecture, the building makes ample use of reinforced concrete throughout except for steel beams and a wood deck in the gymnasium. Econo- my in construction was gained through repetition of construction patterns and methods. Other sav- ings were made through expos- ing the concrete structure in the interior. No furring of any des- cription occurs on classroom cell- ings and the accoustic tile is ap- plied to the underside of the cone slabs. Facing tile is used on lild- tects, has taken an active part in the ldu-' designing of the Collingwood District lent Collegiate which has brought honours 'esi- to both Collingwood district and to the the architects in being chosen as a repres- ‘chi- entative type for the whole of Canada. pletely independent community walls taking continual abuse, and centre. windows are double glazed, not ' ' t h. Economical Construction Eatngl'zgsssfigan sas by Mrs. R. Stuart In Edgeley Community Hall, recently ,a meeting sponsored by the‘Edgeley Farm Forum was held for the purpose of discuss- ing the formation of a Vaughan Township Federation of Agricul- ture. Mr. James Darlington was chairman and Jack Chapman, the secretary. The speakers in- cluded Frank Marritt of Keswick president and W. J. Buchanan, secretary of York County Federâ€" ation of Agriculture. Fred Wicks of Markham Township and Wm. Taylor of East Gwillimbury township branches. Emery Farm Forum and other interested per( sons to the number of about 50 were present. Provisional Board James Spencer, President Federation Of Agriculture Formed In Vaughan Twp. The meeting appointed a pro- visional board for the purpose of drawing up a constitution and named directors as follows: Jas. Darlington, Jas. Spencer, Mrs. Frank Chapman, Mrs. Norman Payne, Carl Boynton. Carl Shaw. Roland Keffer, Robt. King and Paul Snider. This board met at the home of Mrs. Frank Chapman to draw up the constitution. Adopt Constitution The organizational meeting. also in Edgeley Hall, was held February 22, at which the consti- tution was read and accepted. There was a representative ga- thering from the township. Cecil Belyea, fieldman for the Ontario Federation outlined the aims, objectives and some of the accomplishments of the Federa- tion at provincial, federal and in- ternational levels. Under the name of the Vaugh- an Township Federation of Ag- riculture, the usual duties of of- ficers and rules of membership finances and by-laws were drafted. Directors were chosen endeavoring to select one woman. one junior and one man from each rural school section in the township. Elect Executive Following the general meeting, the directors present named as executive ofiicers: President, James Spencer; lst vice-president, Wilbert Hadwin; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. George Foster, secretary treasurer, Paul Snider; and executive members, Mrs. George McDonald and Jas. Darlington. Township Dirctors The following township direc- tors were named: Norman Bur- nett. Robert Beynon, Norman Robson. Francis Redelmeier, Walter Mitchell‘ Wilbert Hadwin, Billy Thomas. Mrs. Harry Jack- son, Mrs. Roy Kefier, Laurence The school which contains 26 classrooms plus auxiliary rooms and. offices cost the ratepayers $735,000. and will accommodate 700 students. The school serves an area of 225 square miles and has an assessment of 13 million dollars. Keffer, Albert Foster, Bert Wit- ty, Mrs. Bruce Keffer, Paul Sni- der. Mrs. Cameron Boake, Jas. Darlington, Roland Keffer, Mrs. Archie Cameron Jr., Alex Mc- Neil, Alex Bishop, Jesse Bryson, Mrs. Chas. Robson. Mrs. George McDonald, Ross Bryson, James Marwood, Mrs. Ed. Castator, Ce- cil Smith, Bruce Watson, Mrs. Geo. Foster, Bruce King, Elwin Simpson, Carl Shaw, Howard Ag- ar. Bert Smithson, Mrs. Frank Chapman. Carl Boynton, Jos. Kersey, James Spencer. _ in the permanent exhibition at the Palais Wilson, International Bureau of Education at Geneva. Switzerland. Chosen for this high honour. a model of the Collingwood Colleg- iate Institute now holds a place The‘ hext meeting will be held in Edgeley Hall on Monday, March 22 at 8.15 pm. Winner Plays In Accordion Orch. When the Mundinger Accordion Orchestra makes an appearance at the Lions Community Hall early in April, one of our local high school students will be am- ong the musicians. Miss Patricia O’Brien, daughter of Mrs. M. O’Brien of 118 Hall St. Richmond Hill has taken accordion lessons for three years and is now one of the promising musicians in the Accordion Orchestra. Festival Winner Miss O’Brien’s talent brought laurels to the orchestra during the recent Kiwanis Festival in Toronto when she entered in four classes. Along with her friend, Miss Margaret Coulson of Malton, also a member of the orchestra, she received first prize in the duet class under 18 years, and was awarded two seconds in the solo class under 17, and under 19 years. She also took part in a quartette group which was aw- arded 3rd place. Playing with the entire orchestra, she shared in first place honours. Coming here two years ago from Downsview, Miss O’Brien is AURORA 2 Mrs. Jean Oldacker, 62, an employee at St. Andrew's College was killed on the highâ€" way at the College gates last week. She is believed to have stepped into the path of a car driven by Bernard Hoehme. Newâ€" market. as she alighted from a a grade 10 student at Richmond Hill District High School. PICKERING : The township gen- eral mill rate has been cut by 1.8 mills from the 1953 figure of 23.1. Building Committee Asks Special Meet»! To Select High School Architect In a comprehensive report on proceedings to select an architect for the proposed new High School at Thornhill, Trustee W. R. Dean, Chairman of the Building Committee asked Board Chairman Morley J. Kinnee to call a special meeting at the end of March at which time the Board would» select an architect. The request was made at the March meeting of the Richmond Hill District High School Board last Monday evening. Mr. Dean’s report showed that the Building Committee had met on February 25 to review the an- swers to the questionnaire sent to various architects applying for the job. After eliminating those whose qualifications seemed in sufficient for the project, the committee has begun to visit buildings erected by seven of the architectural firms. At a later meeting, the Board plans to re- duce this number to two. At the recommended meeting, the whole Board will discuss the matter with representatives of the two poss- ible choices made by the com- mittee and at that time, the en tire Board will make the final se- lection. The Board received 14 applications for the job. Receive 14 Applications Commenting on the question- naire, Trustee Dean expressed regret that the question sheet had been sent out by Mr. Kinnee to the architects without being re- ferred to the Building Commit- tee to see what type of questions were to be asked and to give the committee an opportunity to add other questions to the list. Mr. Dean felt that by engaging an archiect by the end of March. he would have an opportunity to have the plans completed by the time the bonds were issued. Mr. Kinnee said that he feared diffi- culty if the architect was hired before the matter was Settled, to which Mr. Dean replied that ma- ny of the architects were willing to absolve the Board of respon- sibility in the event that the school project was held up. It is estimated that the project will take 18/ months to complete and some members of the Board feel that every bit of extra time will insure the school being rea dy for September 1955. Personnel The Board considered a request from the principal’s secretary. Mrs. W. Dawson for an increase in salary. Mrs. Dawson has been a full time secretary for over a year. Mr. Klnnee commented that the Board had recently hired a part time secretary and added, "If we’re up to $3200 annually for secretaries. it’s going to make our administration cost exceed- ingly high.” As none of the members was sure of the exact duties of the secretary, the Board decided that it would be a wise move to take a survey of the work done in the office. “I’d like to know what these secretaries are doing,” added Trustee Victor McMullen. In re- ply to the chairman’s question, Principal A. S. Elson said he did not feel the Board was cognizant of the large amount of work han- dled in the oflice. He said that Mrs. Dawson had a large res ponsibility and that after a meetâ€" ing of school secretaries from the Toronto and suburban areas, it was found that Mrs. Dawson was the lowest paid secretary in the 'MARCH 19 â€"â€" Highland Park A:- sociation Spring Dance to be held at St. Andrew’s Grok Club sponsored by L.O.‘L. 2368 in the Orange Hall, Richmond Hill, at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. “ * * * tfcll MARCH 13 â€" Bake Sale. Satur- day, March 13, at 3 pm. at Me- Cowan’s house, Maple. Auspices Maple School and Community Club. c1w37 EVERY THURSDAY â€" Bingo MARCH 15 â€" Monday. Richvale Home and School Association at 8 pm. in Richvale School. Come and enjoy the very interesting program which has been prepar- ed. c1w37 MARCH 15 â€" Monday at 8 pm. Nursery Education Course, 3rd lecture entitled “Discipline” in Thornhill United Church. c1w37 MARCH 16 -â€"â€" Tuesday. St. Pat- rick’s euchre and draw at 8 p.m., sponsored by St. Mary's Catholic Church, Richmond Hill at the Masonic Hall. Good euchre prizes and door prize. Refreshments MARCH 17 -â€" Wednesday 8.15. Thorn’hill Lions Bingo Farmer's Market, Thornhill. Every Wed- nesday at 8.15 pm. Jackpot $300. MARCH 17 â€"â€" Wednesday 8.15. MAY 12 â€" Annual Spring Lun- cheon St. Mary's Anglican Church, time 1 pm. Lions Com- munity Hall; c1w37 MARCH 19 â€" Friday 1.30-4 p.m. Rummage Sale. under auspices of Harmony Group, Willowdale United Church at North York Vet- erans’ Hal]. Stop 12C Yonge St. Newtonbrook. c2w36 HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 COMING TO THE RICHMOND â€" Mon., Tues, Wed. â€" March 15, 16, 17 ’The Cruel Sea’ Coming Events Jack Hawkins c1w37 area. Mr. Elson said that many schools started with a minimum of $2200 and added that in com- parison with other schools, one secretary plus an assistant for such a large school was not over- stafiing. Trustee McMullen sug gested that the Board consider a requisition system ,for stafi sup- plies in order to relieve some of the work on the office. At a personnel meeting fol lowing the regular meeting. the Board considered applications for additions to the staff for next year. Accounts At an earlier meeting the Board considered a revised salary sche- dule for the caretakers and Mr. Kinnee reported that the care- takers were well satisfied. In passing the monthly ac- counts, Trustee Harry Sayers commented on the telephone bill of $29.55. The secretary said that when the staff members made phone calls they paid the cost of the call into petty cash. Trustee Sayers noted that the pay phone in the foyer brings a 12 percent profit and wondered why the stafi didn’t use it. Mr. Sayers also suggested that the board investi- gate buying light bulbs from local merchants rather than continue to deal with the city firm which in stalled the lights.g"Could they give us a good enough price?" asked Trustee Harry Charles. (Continued on page 3) In order to qualify for the con- test. students must be residents of Markham township; the con- test being open to students in grades seven to 10. The essay is to be of not less than 400 words and no more than 500 words. Seven worthwhile prizes are being offered: for elementary schools $20, $15, $10, $5 and for second- ary schools, $20, $15, $10. Essays must be submitted to secretary- treasurer H. M. Tandy, Union- ville, before April 15, 1954. To encourage interest in local municipal affairs among students in Markham Township, the Mark- ham Township Property Owners Association is sponsoring an essay contest on the subject “Markham Township." Essay Contest In Markham Tp. The Property Owners' Assoc- iation hopes for a good response to this contest as the members feel that it is important that school students begin to take an interest in municipal affairs as a part of their education, The Essay Contest has received the support of Maynard Hallman, In- spector of Public Schools for this area. on Friday. March 19. Dancing 9- 1. $2.75 couple. Call Vi John- son, AV. 3-2569 for information. c2w36 MARCH 19 â€" A joint recital will be given by Miss Patricia Coul- ter, mezzo soprano, and Miss Anne Stephenson, lyric soprano in the Concert Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto on Friday evening; March 19. Luke's Silver Tea, Thornhill 3 to 5 pm under the auspices of the C_W.L. Admission tickets now on sale $1.00. c10w32 MARCH 19 â€" Friday. Oyster sup- per. Ham and salad optional. In Edgeley Community Hall at 5.45 pm. Continuous. Auspices Edge- ley United Church. Adults $1.00. Children 50c. c2w37 MARCH 22 â€" $100 Jackpot. Bingo held in East Vaughan Com- munity Hall, Spruce Ave., Rich- vale, March 22, at 8.15 pm. MARCH 25 â€" The Night School Classes in Sewing, Dressmaking, Oil Painting. Leatherwork and Woodworking, of the Richmond Hill District High School are holdng Open House. Thursday, March 25, 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Admisâ€" sion free. c2w37 MARCH 26 â€"- Friday, at 8.15. Re- cital of piano and vocal music by pupils from the studio of Herman Fowler, Mus. Bac., R.M.T., in the Richmond Hill United Church. Offering for Choir funds. c4w36 APRIL 10 â€"- Saturday. A chance to win a complete Easter Outfit for the ladies, from Joan Rigby (courtesy of Joan‘ Rigby). Mer- chandise value $1,000.00. At St. Luke’s Silver Tea, Thornhill 3 to with Douald Sinden clw37 c2w37