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y The present ratel‘for scholars tickets run at a strip of 7 for 25c (3.57c). compared to the proposed rate of 6 for 25c (4.17c) and two zone tickets 10 for 70 cents (7c Children’s tickets are up one cent, the proposed cash rate being 4 cents to the present rate of 3 cents. Strips of 8 tickets will sell for 25¢ (3.13c each). and two zone tickets in strips of 10 for 55c (5.5c each) compared to the present rate of 10 for 25¢ (2.5c each.) This shows that for the through riders of the commuter class the increases are brought about by the increases in Metropolitan zone ratesv south of Steele's which they should be subject to in any event. North Yonge Fares (Fare per zone in each of 5 zones) Comparing the new rates with the present ones, adult cash fare will remain at 10 cents, four tick- ets will cost 30 cents (7.5c each), compared to the present rate of 25c (6.14c each). Two zone tickets sold in a strlp of 8 will sell at $1. (12.5c each), compared to the present rate of 35 for $1.75 (5c each). . (Continued from page 1) form length by moving their northerly limits as follows: zone 3 â€" from Stop 16 (Thornhill) to Stop 18 (Uplandsn; zone 4 â€" from Stop 22A ISpruce Ave.) to Stop 23 (Carrville); zone 5 -â€" continue at Stop 27A (north end loop). Also as a consequence of the fare changes in the Metropolitan Area it was pointed out passen- gers travelling on North Yonge buses south of Steele’s would be using the new suburban tickets and passengers for points north of Steele’s would have to buy a supply of two kinds of tickets. unless the new fare schedule was 1applied uniformly on the whole me. It was noted change in fares in zones 1 and 2 would mean in- creased fares for through PaSS' engers to the city from zones 3, Min. Rate To Present Min. Prop. S. North of Adult Rate“ of Steeles Steele: Total Richmond Hill 25.0c 12.5c 15c 27.54: Langstafi 20.0c 12.5c 10c 22.5c Thornhlll 15.0c 12.5c 5c 17.5c Inc. or Dec. Amt. % 2.5:: 10.0 2.5c 12.5 2.5a 16.7 * â€" on basis of use of 35 tickets for $1.75 only used by 42 per cent of riders north of Steele's. While this shows an increase of 1.‘8 cents or 32 per cent for single zone riders, a recent rid- ing count demonstrated that not more than 10 per cent of adult riders north of Steele's were sinâ€" gle zone riders, that the number R. Hill Joins Industrial Commission -__ Vufl uh“, _--., wE‘nd 5;vonly if they néw use 35 Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Ride Ride Ride Ride Ride AnnouncingNew Addition To Silver Mills? my: - mm: - 0% J LOWEST COS Present 5.7c 11.4c 17.1c 22.8c 28.5c and join in the evening’s entertainment. to inspect the modern addition to our mill On the basis of the “average” adult fare of 5.7 cents now paid by riders north ‘of Steele's. re- sulting from the fact 58 per cent pay 6% cents per zone and 42 per cent pay 5 cents, the follow- ing was submitted: It was said that for many through passengers north of Steele’s fche fare would be in- creased ln zones 1 and 2 in any event and the proposed rates for additional zones beyond 2 is 5 cents per zone or exactly the same as the cheapest rate now av- ailable to them. affected by percentage very small. To illustrate the effect on the fare for through riders to vari- ous points the following compar- isons were made: Council unanimous agreed to terminate its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police Mon- day night for policing the village. following a recommendation from the Police Commission that council terminate its contract. Council was not satisfied with the present set-up and felt it wanted more control over the policing of the village. Added to this is the rumoured increase in salaries of each). The two zone tickets are good for any two adjacent sub- urban zones. The adult fare for three zones would be one 12%c ticket plus 5c, for four zones 12%c ticket plus 10c; five zones 121/2: ticket plus 15c. Children and scholars will also enjoy a two zone reduced rate. It was pointed out the propos- ed change in fares involved a minimum of change, either up or down, for the majority of bus riders north of Steele’s. but that failure to adopt the proposed fares would lead to a very diffi- cult fgre collecting and adminis- trative problem for both the rid- er and the operator. Terminate Police Contract Proposed 7.5c 12.53 17.5c 22.5c 27.5c for $1.75 book tickets, whereas fares would be less if they use the 4 for 2_5 cent strlp tickets. Analy- sis of the adult fares north of Steele’s showed 58 per cent using the latter and only 42 per cent the former, Indicating more pasâ€" sengers would. get a reduction than would be Increased. We cordially invite you the relatively large increase would be Inc. or Dec. Amt. plus 1.8 plus 1.] plus 0.4 minus 03 minus 1.0 Larsen 1 9.3... ROY COOPER 8 SONS TES‘I‘ON :- ;- ONTAB 3.2 9.7 2.3 ~3.5 the Provincial Police which would raise considerably the outlay for police costs. Deputy-Reeve Tomlin. who is chairman of the Police Commis- sign which includes Councillors Perkins and Jones. reported on their decision. He stated “we have thoroughly discussed the situation and we are not satisfied with results because of our lack of control over the policing. We are therefore recommending the termination of our contract with the Provincial Police. We are suggesting the organization of our own police force to include the hiring of one senior constable at a salary of â€" minimum $3200., maximum $3500., and one police constable at a salary of â€"â€" mini- mum $2800., maximum $3100. As chairman of the Police Commis- sion we have had no authority to improve police conditions dur- ing the past and we feel a force of our own would be more bene- ficial. We have looked into the matter of a joint policing system with the townships but feel it is just as economical and can be dealt with more directly if we employ oui‘ own men. It would be a nice feeling to go to the police and ask for some improve- ment and get it." On a motion by Councillors Middleton and Perkins council agreed unanimously to find out how soon the contract with the OPP can be terminated. Purchase Pump On a motion by Councillors Middleton and Perkins ,council agreed to purchase a 25 h.p. pump for the pumping station on Ar- nold Crescent. Hear Auditor‘s Report “Have you ever gone to the police and asked for sqmething they didn’t look after,” asked Reeve Taylor. “Yes, once,” answered Mr Tomlin. “I was responsible for getting the Provincials and I am sorry to see them go," said Reeve Taylor, "but the OPP don’t seem to want to police the small munici- palities. I hear they have a shortage of men on the force. as wello" “Your financial position is good and you af‘e in a position to wea- ther any storm," Auditor S. S. Joscelyn told council in his re- port Monday night. He said the tax collections were coming in well and that "people in Rich- mond Hill seem to take advan- tage of the discount for early payment more so than in other municipalities. At the end of 1952.” he said, “$8,000 was ow- ing in taxes, but there was only $2,000 outstanding at the end of 1953 showing 75 per cent of this amount came in in 1953.” To rise and go to school at nine. They think a perfect waste of time, But â€" when they put their books away, They start to chatter bright and gay. In order to serve farmers in the commun- ity better we have just completed a modern warehouse addition to our mill. By means of this it is our hope that we can be of better ser‘viceuto our many friends and customers in the area. Our objective in the feed business is “to put the best possible feed into your barn at the lowest possible cost”. We are now in a better position to do this. On Wednesday evening, June 30, we would like to have you drop in to the mill to see our new set-up and also enjoy the even- ing’s entertainment. Acting on a petition of the ratepayers in the Duncan‘ Road area of the E. T. Stephens sub- division -in which information was requested on the cost of constructing roads in the area. Markham Township Engineer, J. Howard. Monday in a comprehen- sive engineering report listed the costs and the wor kinvolved in such an operation. Mr. Howard's survey covered an area lying on the south side of 16th Avenue between Yonge St. and Bayview Ave. “Adequate drainage is the big- gest problem as far as the con- struction of roads is concerned". stated Mr. Howard in his brief. “Most of the present ditches are blind and just form basins in which the surface water collects." As the cost of a first-claSS job would be prohibitive, since storm drains and drainage easements would be required, Mr. Howard based. his findings on what he described as a “second-class job.” Even such a job as this would in- volve (1) complete re-grading of the ditches; (2) not building on Elm or Fern Avenues south of Duncan Road, but using " these streets instead for areas on which to spill water from the ditches and other streets in the subdiv- ision; (3) not building Duncan Road west of Maple Ave.; (4) re- grading of the crown of roads where necessary. and an applica- tion of sufficient gravel; (5) con- struction of a new culvert across Runcan Road just east of Maple ve. The total estimated cost of the work based on the Road Departâ€" ment doing the job would be $10,698.00. The total assessed value of properties in the area is $29,050. The amount to be raised each year, based on a 10-year deben- ture issue at 41/2% would be $1352.00. Thus the mill rate would amount to 46.54 mills. The highest assessment in the area is $1500. and at 46.54 mills, this would be $60.81 per year. The 10west assessment in the area is $100.00 and at 46,54 mills taxes would be $4.65 per year. Improvements In Duncan Road Area To Run High Naturally, as the building in the district increases, the mill rate will decrease. The expenses covered in Mr. Howard's report did not include the construction of roads on Dunc can Road west of Maple Avenue, Elm Avenue south of Duncan Road, or Fern Avenue south of Duncan Road. ' ' It is felt the maintenance of the latter two as purely drainage spillways is essential to the ade- quate drainage of the rest of the roads until such time as other arrangements can be made. Further expense would be in- curred by the ratepayers in that each resident would need to in- stall a new replacement culvert WEDNESDAY, JUNE. 30 AT YOUR SERVICE subject to the township's stand- ard. Entrance culverts of this nature cost approximately $60.00 each. This matter of constructing roads in the Duncan Road area had its beginning several years ago, when the residents concern- ed petitioned council for a sat- isfactory system of roads. The whole matter has turned on the question as to whether or not a sufficient assessment to carry the burden is available. If the ratepayers decide to proceed with the project, it will be done on a local improvement basis. The council plans to hold a public'meeting with the rate- Dayers before a final decision is reached. Award Contract The members of council have awarded a contract to the K. Beamish Construction Co. for the resurfacing of three streets in Langstaff. Buggies. Essex and Sussex Avenues, the Kennedy Road (6th concession), and the main street of ‘Unionville. The Beamish Company‘s total price 0f $7,056.00 was slightly lower than that of Miller Paving Co., of $7174.00. The Beamish and Miller organizations were the only two firms to enter bids. The successful tender price for re- surfacing each of the streets was Ruggles Ave. $1062.00, Essex Ave. $765.00, Sussex Ave. $765., Kennedy Rd. $3589.. and Union- ville $875.00. The cost of the Un- ionville work will be charged ag- ainst the police village. Thomhjll Village Also at the request of Thorn- hill, Township Engineer J. Howâ€" ard will prepare an estimate as to the cost of sidewalks on a sec- tion of the north side of John St. If the work is later proceed- ed with. it would be done on a local improvement basis. Retarded Class The Board of Trustees of Thornhill Police Village has tab- led a request with council to pur- chase a small $448. tractor to be used by the village for weed- cutting and snow removal. The sum so expended will be charged to the police village and also must be approved by the Department of Highways. A request from the Thornhill Class for Retarded Children for financial assistance in the amâ€" ount of a $50.00 monthw grant for the five children from Mark- ham Township attending the class, was turned down by Coun- cil members. The girls delight in fancy clothes, Boy friends, and a sultry pose. They’d skip a class had they a chance. But try to keep them from a dance 8.00 RM. ONTARIO E53 Apparently some individuals are passing off ordinary clay from Markham Township as rich loam from the Holland Marsh by mix- ing lampblack with the earth, Markham Reeve Alfred LeMasur- ier stated last week in York Coun- ty councils first session at New- market. ' l “A lot of Toronto people are being fooled by this practice." the reeve declared. “They don’t know what they’re getting until the rain washes away the lamp- black and all they have left for that beautiful garden is clay." Before selling the clay. the op- erators first skim off the top soil and sell it. the reeve said. Depu- ty Reeve William L. Clark said, “the land is being stripped and the township is being left hold- ing the bag. What was once ex- cellent farm land is now little more than a desert." Kathryn Grayson. Gordon MacRae and AllynMcLerie are pictured in the artist's conception of highlights from Warner Bros Technicolor presentation of “The Desert Song,” which plays at the Richmond Theatre, Wednesday, Thursday, June 30, July 1. Some 600 acres have been skim- med in the township, said Mr. Clark. York County council de- cided to ask the province to enact legislation empowering munici- palities to prohibit the practice. Passing Off Clay As Loam Claims Markham Reeve This latest attempt by Markham township to halt the indiscrimin- ate removal of top soil fOIIOWS similar endeavours by the mun- You may be lucky enough to win one of the lovely door prizes to be given away. Refreshments will be served EVERYBODY WELCOME “143 a special feature of the evening’s pro- gram we will have with us Mr. W. K. Meyer, Chief Nutritionist of Shur-Gain Feed Ser- Service. He will discuss “More Profits From Balanced Feeding”, and also show some in- teresting movies on livestock production, Bring your dancing shoes when you come, because we’re going to have a real old ‘hoe-down’. Sally and her mates will be on hand to provide the music which is guaran- teed to keep you lively. DOOR PRIZES SPECIAL FEATURES THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thur-3., June 24, 1954 9 The removal of the topsoil is often forerunner of serious en- gineering and drainage problems. Further where the top soil is re- moved from new subdivisions. those individuals purchasing the lots are then required to buy back the necessary topsoil. Recently the Council as a means of checking the practice passed the resolution suggesting that the Planning Board consid- er as a condition of any future subdivision development the sub- dividers agree to not remove the topsoil. Markham had previously con- sulted both .their solicitor and the county in the hope of finding ways and means to curb its re- moval. ' This move will- not have any bearing on individual farms. The municipality will have to a-waih legislation from the Province in order to effectively control the removal. ,9 icipality during the past year and a half to stop this practice. Apparently the difficulty lies with the fact that at present the Province has never passed any enabling legislation granting the» municipalities authority to halt this practice. DHNCE Mrs. Mary Everett and her daughter Nancy from Weston en- joyed Sunday with Mrs. M. Holmes_and Mr. F. Sinclair. Birthday greetings are extend- ed to Mrs. Pete Savage who ob- served her birthday on Monday, June 21. Mr. Radley Pierson and son: Rickey along with Mr. and Mrs. A1. Ainley and children from‘ Toronto spent Father's Day with Mr. and Mrs. E. Ainley, Yonge< hurst Rd. W William Johnston of Mill Rd.. is convalescing at home after his recent appendectomy at the Sick Children‘s Hospital. Bruce Blackburn left for Ni- agara-on-the-Lake on Saturday to spend a week’s holiday and army training with the Royal Regi- ment of Canada. Reserve Army. Mrs. M. Holmes of Yongehurst' Rd.. spent Tuesday, June 22, at, Niagara Falls. Reservations have been made: for Stephen Sim of Avenue Rd“; to leave very shortly by plane. to} spend the summer with his grand- mother in British Columbia. Richvale School As vacation time draws near. special thank-you is extended tor the staff of Richvale School for all the time and effort they have given their pupils during the pasta school term. Thursday Miss Bryae, son took all her class on a hike and gave the children a wonderq ful day. On Monday, June 28; Mr. Brown and Mr. Kurita are taking grades 7 and 8 and part of grade 6 on a bus trip to Niagara Falls and several other historic places. During the year the tea» chers have joined in, as well as coached the children in all their! sports. Richvale school child- ren are very fortunate in having such a‘flne staff of teachers. “Btush my teethTsaid'Tuofiun‘ ‘ 'Why mom I basuch a cMrN He’s mes; now that he m m; m. nemegwmwm HERE’S HEALTH} NORTH RICHVALE Correspondent: Mrs. M. Blackburn Telephone TU. 4-2617 of National mm