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Following several special mee- tings a week ago, Wiiitchurch Township Council Thursday ev- ening finally came up with a satisfactory agreement with the township employees on a new wage scale. Road employees had been offered an increase of 10 cents an hour and $50 car allow- ance. However. the road commit- tee had found this offer to be unsatisfactory and presented council with a recommendation on Thursday of 20c an hour for the mechanic and 15c for other road employees .with $100 car allowance to each road foreman. Set Salary Scale There was a considerable per- iod of discussion over these fig- ures but the road committee re- mained definite in its recommen- dation and the resolution author- izing the increase was passed. The complete scale of salaries is as follows: Clerk $5,100; Assist. Clerk $3.600; Road Superinten- dent $3.600; Township officer $3,000; Assessor $3.400: Building Inspector $3,100; Road employ- ees increase 15c an hour; mech- anic rate increase 20c per hour. Withdraw from Pension The pension plan adopted by council for the office staff in lieu of a salary revision is now to be withdrawn. It was found too that since the road men were paid by the hour they could not be ac- cepted on the plan. Each party now in_t_he plan will receive his 5% paid by; him 'p'lds'Yfié'm paid into the fund by the town- ship. Aug-org School Addition Dr. F. VanNostrand, represent- ative of Whitchurch on the Aur- ora High School Board. present- ed plans to the township for a quarter million dollar addition to Aurora High School. Of this 013138 liberal An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 April is the month when the worst of our run down condition becomes ap- parent and after the grounds have been cleaned and raked, and the curtains washed and re-hung, the time has come to get out the paint brushes â€"â€" or buy some new ones -â€" and go to work on the woodwork both inside and outside the house. It may sound grim but in reality painting is a happy and reward- ing task and almost anyone can grow to enjoy it once the results begin to be As the area along Yonge Street in Markham and Vaughan Townships de- velops, this aspect of planning should receive considerable study. It would be highly illogical to allow the entire high- way boundary between these two mun- icipalities to fill in with development of a completely incompatible type. Having a residential zone on one side faced by Paint is a patent persauder when you desire to make the public think in terms of enthusiasm and a wish to improve their town. Almost, every spring some group, from Junior J.C.’s to Horticultural Societies is willing to sponsor a paint up campaign and it is remarkable how this will restore the morale of even a despondent little mun- icipality._ _ One of the foremost considerations in the development of urban municipal- ities these days is good planning. It is stressed at all levels of government and has been facilitated through the setting up of planning boards in most areas. But as individual municipalities develop, there should be considerable attention to the development of bound- ary areas so that there is no incongru- ity with neighbouring xnunicipalities. Men’s Black Dress Oxfords with neolite sole, sizes 7 to 11 Men’s American Welt Dress Shoes, leather sole, black and brown Men’s White Buck Oxfords foam crepe sole, sizes 7 to 10 Girls’ Straw Hats, asst’d styles and shades Girls’ Coat and Hat Set. gabardine with fancy trim, asst’d shades SIMPSON’S DRY GOODS SIMPSON’S DRY GOODS 12 Yonge St. South Richmond Hill ’1 Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.00; 10c single copy W. S. COOK, Managing Editor THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, April 4, 1957 DONALD S. LENO, Associate Editor Telephone TUrner 4-1105 “Authorized as second class mail, Post Ofiice Department, Ottawa” Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publisher Planning Board Liaison Patent Persuader amount the government would pay a grant of $160,000_ On the recommendation of Dr. VanNos- trend. council gave tentative ap- proval to the expenditure. Coun- cil added the proviso that the municipality having to market the debenture, was to be firmly assured of the sale of the bonds before proceeding with the build- ing. SADIE SMALL HAS A MOTHER WISE WHO NEVER TRIES . T0 COMPROMISE WITH SADIE'S SHOES. THEY MUST F IT RIGHT- NOT BIG OR LOOSE. NOR SMALL OR TIGHT. 0.9mm cl Naunnal Haw- Ind Winn Whitchurch Twp HERE’S HEALTH TU. 4-1651 $6.95 $7.95 $7.95 $1.93 $5.95 While the Metropolitan Planning Board has attempted to co-ordinate planning, it is on such a vast scale, em- bracing so many municipalities, that close co-operation is lost. For this rea~ son, it still remains up to the individual municipalities to work out close liaison and cooperative schemes with their neighbours in the interest of good mu- tual planning. The time is appropriate to establish closer liaison between the planning boards of both Markham 'and Vaughan to avoid this disastrous type of devel- opment. In addition, more co-operation in the planning of sewage disposal and water would prove an advantage. a highway commercial on the other is an example of insufficient planning and should be avoided. apparent. And in this day of wide choice and easily applied paints there is a whole new field to choose from. In fact it might be a good thing to set a national paint up week that could become a common custom throughout the country. Once in the older settled parts there were men whose chief oc- cupation was to post bills and to white- wash fences and old buildings and in- sides of covered bridges. They have vanished, with their whitewash and all the advantages of that medium of cov- ering dirt (for Whitewash not only covered the dirt but eliminated the germs in the process). But the need for something clean and bright, come spring, persists, and most of the long- ing for something to give a fill to living‘ can be satisfied by the perennial pot of paint. I looked from my window and lo! and behold! The sight I beheld left me speechless and cold! The garbage was strewn over driveway and wall And sorting it over. were large dogs and small! Now I have a dog. and I love Man's Best Friend, .. But I bought-a long chain, and put him on the end. .. I do not condemn the dogs that I see, Running. destroying a shrub or a tree. But, to these dogs' “Humans" I make my complaint, “Please, please, on your dog 'won’t you use some restraint?" I submit the following with hope that it will have some efâ€" fect on dog owners in the Rich~ mond Hill area., ' Dog Problem Brings Forth Poem Dear Mr. Editor: “Dear Mr. Editor” Favors Parks Program Dear Mr. Editor: A most heartening news item appeared in your issue of March 2151; which read in part that Richmond Hill Council had vot- ed in favour of forming a Parks Commission to set up a series of parks in our fast grow- ing municipality. This action by Council was prompted at a meeting with the Parks Com- mittee. The Pzrks Committee repre- sents all the Service Clubs in Richmond Hill, the Women‘s Institute and representation from the combined Ratepayers‘ Associations. Much credit is due this Committee who have spent a great deal of time and careful study drawing up a re- port with recommendations which was presented to Coun. oil. and as mentioned, was very favourably received. In a recent article in Mac- lean’s Magazine “The Changing Face of Canada" we can expect. the article indicates. that in our cities of tomorrow much of the asphalt will be replaced by lawned walks, in almost every square will be heard the relax- ing sound of splashing waters in fountains; that more than trebled will be the existing ar- eas for parks. playgrounds, the- atres under the stars. swimming pools, etc. I can hardly wait for this beautiful tomorrow where I can wander around and without getung mud on my feet. How- ever the Town of Richmond H111 must prepare for this de- haulun‘ UDIY :UREAU .IIMATII Sinceriely/ yours! Quality Workmanship at Reasonable Prices. B. Ei'wood'. Richmond. mu JOB PRINTING THE LIBERAL TU. 4-1105 Vaughan Twp. Gives Stand T. T. C. Issue At a special meeting of the Vaughan Township Council held Tuesday, Deputy-reeve Robert Kirk outlined to the members the basis of Vaughan's stand re- garding any proposed changes in the T.T.C. agreement covering the operation of the North Yonge Bus Line. Vaughan has opposed Markham and Richmond Hill‘s stand on the matter. In a breakdown of available figures Mr. Kirk stated that Vau- ghan which is a 11% shareholder in the line_ has a total investment of $22,702 in the line. Vaughan has collected profits of $59,974 to date and has only had to make up a deficit of $1,302. In addi- tion Mr. Kirk said Vaughan has received another $6,414 from the sale of assets from the line. Vaughan’s share of the 1956 pro- fits has been estimated at $10,- 000. The following morning at 7 am. the men removed the dam- aged driveshaft, had it repaired and had the truck ready for act- ion on the numerous Sunday calls by 9 am. “Therefore on an original in- vestment of $22,702, we have ac- tual profits of $66,389 and antic- ipated profits (up to 1956i of $76,389," stated the Deputyâ€" reeve. “This profit puts us in a favourable position to bargain with the T.T.C. for the contin- uance of the present service at rates favourable to our town- ship,” remarked Mr. Kirk. "Vau- ghan has advocated that now is the time to consider the future of the service instead of only considering the present day op- erations”. I feel the T.T.C. has intimated it is willing to co-op- erate and grant us an extension of the present agreement which is due to end in 1960,” conclud- ed Mr. Kirk. The season for grass fires has started and during the past week- end Richmond Hill Fire Depart- ment attended eight grass fires. A ninth call was also received during the wegk-end. The principal call was to the Selkirk Subdivision Saturday ev- ening where 50 acres of grass were burning. As the streets in the development are not com- plete, the fire truck had to enter by a farm lane and became deep- ly mired in mud. An attempt to free the truck caused the drive- shaft to break and it was nec- essary to call three tow trucks to haul the heavy vehicle out of the mud. The firefighters left at 7.20 pm. on this call and did not return until midnight. Hon, Paul Marti}! Endorses Cancer Campaign Dear Mr. Editor: As Minister of National Health and Welfare, I am hap- py once again to give my whole- hearted endorsation to the an- nual campaign for funds of the Canadian Cancer Society. Dur- ing the month of April, this or- ganization is seeking public support for its important activ- ities which include the promo- tion of cancer research and ed- ucational programs and the provision of needed welfare services. The objective of the Society's 1957 appeal is $2,200,- 000. This is an ambitious goal ‘iut one which can be met if we all minke a special effort to give generously. ‘jglitful City of Richmond Hill of the future by making plans and starting them rolling if we are going to be on time for to- morrow. I was delighted to learn that our Council is con- cerned with all of this. Cancer remains as a potential threat to the health and well- being of every Canadian. While science has not yet discovered a cure for this dread disease, there is greater hope for the cancer victim today than ever before. Because of diagnosflc aids for the earlier detection of cancer, major advances in sur- gery, improvements in X-ray devices, the wider use of ra- dium and the development in Canada of the Cobalt 60 Beam Therapy Unit, thousands of cancer victims are alive today who would have had little hope of recovery a few short years ago. This encouraging progress in the fight against cancer is the result of the combined efforts of scientists. the medical pro- fession, voluntary agencies and governments. Although in re- cent years government expen- ditures in the cancer field, as in other health fields, have as- sumed increasing importance, there is a continuing need for voluntary effort â€"â€" for the kind of activities carried out by the Canadian Cancer Society and its affiliated organization, the National Cancer Institute of Canada. By contributing to the current appeal for funds, Can- adians will be assisting the work of both these bodies which are dedicated to the belief that given sufficient determination and perseverance, a final vic- tory over cancer can and will be won. Busy Week-end For Fire Brigade Paul Martin, Minister of National Health and Welfare. MJ’ Ottawa Markham Council Critical Vaughan Development Metro Sewage Report During the tabling of a lengthy sewage report from the Works Committee of the Metropolitan Council at Mon- day’s meeting of Markham Township Council, the mem- bers again expressed criticsm of Vaughan Township’s rumoured development of 2,100 homes in a mass produced subdivision in the Spring Farm at Thornhill. Ward 1 Councillor Mrs. K. James maintained any such development “would, work a real hardship on Markham Township tax- payers. ’She felt it would create an educational problem for both School Area No.1 and the Richmond Hill District High School Board. In the matter of drainage Mrs.- James stated. The land on the Spring Farm slopes towards Yonge Street and without storm sewers there would be a definite run-OE into Doncaster.” In clos- ing Mrs. James called for some degree of liaison between the Vaughan and Markham planning boards in matters affecting both townships. In the Metro report. Metro Council came out strongly agâ€" ainst the use of package sewage plants in the area north of Steeles Avenue. Such package sewage plants are already in op- eration in Richmond Hill, Wood- bridge, Markham Village and Stoufi'ville. The report also'rec- ommended that all development north of Steele’s Avence shogld be confined to lots of one acre or more in size. Any lots below three-quarters of an acre in size require urban services. Metro also feels that an exten-' sion of the trunk lines would al- low it a large measure of con- trol over any urban development in both Markham and Vaughan Townships. Need Clarification “There are a lot of points in this committee report that need clarification before we can for- mulate any policy”, stated Reeve Clark. The Reeve wondered to what extent North York Town- ship would be agreeable to sharâ€" ing in the total cost _as it would allow them to develop the west- ern part of their township. Markâ€" ham would also have to ascertain Vaughan’s feelings on the mat- ter. The agreement to be signed by Dominion Stores and the Town- ship for the erection of a large supermarket at the corner of John St. and Yonge St. in Thorn- hill has been completed. Mark~ hams’ share of cost of widening John Street will be $900. It has “The proposed industrial area is to ’be located at Concord which Would be no help assessment-wise to School Area No. 1 whatsoever”, remarked Egrs. James. “The deâ€" velopment of 2100 homes on the Va ghan side of Yonge Street would be a serious blow to our municipality”, said Reeve W. L. Clark. Mr. Clark felt that if such 3, develop- ment proceeded, Markham would have a stronger case than ever for the dissolution of School Area No. 1 Mark- ham and Vaughan. For some time now Markham has I breakup of this School Area with each ponsible for its own educational system. Metro felt it was impossible to completely "freeze" all the de- velopment in the Yonge Street area of Markham and Vaughan Townships and so recommended extending the East Don trunk seWers north from Sheppard Avenue to Steele's Avenue. This extension would cost an estim- ated one and a half million doll- ars. Markham and Vaughan would be asked to share in the cost of this extension. In addi~ tion they would be asked to bear a share of the maintenance costs of the Ashbridge’s Bay Sewage Plant in Toronto. The Water Committee was re- quested to study the report fur- ther and report its findings back to Council. Supermarket Agreement R. Hill Council Adopts Police Committee Report A police committee report presented by committee chair- man Councillor H. Jones last Monday night was accepted by Richmond Hill town council. In his report, Mr. Jones said that the matter of the salary schedule for the Police Department had been settled with the police. Under the schedule, a recruit will serve as a probationary con- stable for six months at an an- nual salary of $3000 Following one years service as a third class constable at $3300 a man will be raised to second class for two years at a $3600 salary. After one year as a second class con- stable, he will be promoted to first class at a wage of $3800. An acting sergeant will be paid $3900 for six months and then advanced to sergeant to $4000 per year. Vacation allowance is two weeks for one to nine years of service. After ten years, three weeks holidays are given. NORTH YORK : It has been re- vealed that teachers' salaries ac- count for 57 nercem of on 2d“- cation tax dollar. ‘ The police will work a 42 hour week and will be entitled to mileage if it is necessary to use their own vehicles in the course of duty. Council heard a delegation from the Richmond Hill District High School Board regarding the sharing of debenture issues ac- cording to equalized assessment. ‘The accommodation problem was reviewed but as some confusion 1esulted in the matter of an ap- pointment with council, the mat- ter was not discussed. Council agreed that there would be am- The committee also agreed to rent a speed trap from Aurora Police Department on two weeks trial basis. High School Board The members took no action on two tenders for the raising of 500 pheasant chicks for release in the township. Six tenders were received for two new police cruisers and they were referred ‘to the Police Committee for study. ‘ been estimated the building will be assessed at $64,000. The attitude of the County re- garding the construction of gas- pipe lines on County roads is expected to be known shortly. A copy of a contract now being‘ negotlhted between the County and Consumers’ Gas Company will be sent to Markham for pstu- dy once it has been completed" The members‘will confer soon with their representatives. Messrs. C. Clifford and E. Harper, on the Metropolitan and Region Conservation Authority regard- ing Markham’s share of the Au- thority’s 1957 budget and also the cost of any plans for devel- opment of the Bruce M111 and property. The Authority has of- fered to assist the Township in the development of the Brucel property located on the 6th con-l cession into a public park. Mark- ham's share of the Authority’s 1957 budget is $2,677. On recommendation of the Planning Board. Council has turned down a request from the owners of the proposed Bayview Acres Subdivision for permis- ion to amend their plan from twoâ€"acre to oneâ€"acre lots. This subdivision is located in the southwest part of the township. The Water Comrnittee will re- examine the Townships agree- ment with the Richmond Hill District High School Board re- garding the water main extending from Highland Park into the Thornhill High School. The Board owns the line but Council has agreed to take it over. Ear- lier this year Markham secured permission from North York, who supply‘the water, to allow both the new Thornhill United Church and Separate School to secure their water supplies from the same source. Markham has agreed to at- tend a joint meeting of the rep- resentatives from the municipal- ities comprising the Richmond Hill High School District to be held in Thornhill on April 16. The meeting is being sponsored by the High School Board. Council has approved in prin- cipal a system of County mutual aid for the Unionvllle Fire Bri- gade. In the case of a serious fire brigades throughout the County would assist each other at no charge. The Unionville Village Trustees will be asked to rule on the plan. Reeve W. ’J. Taylor was ex- tremely critical of the way the Bell Telephone Co. has left cable excavations in the town. He made his comments following the reading of a petition from a number of town businessmen. It was agreed that representatives of council and the engineer should meet with Bell Telephone officials to discuss the matter. “The gas company certainly didn't do things like this," ob- served Mr. Taylor. ple time to discuss their ques- tions at a joint meeting being planned for April 16. Third reading was given to the bylaw for the $280,000 de- benture issue for the Beverley Acres public school. Council agreed to look into a recommendation from the Plan- ning Board that daylight cut- backs be obtained on street car- ners of streets entering Yonge Street. Road department sub-foremeni were given a 10 cent increase above the usual labourer’s wage of $1.42 an hour. It was also agreed to hire a truck driver- labourer for the roads depart- ment. A meeting is to be held with the engineer this week to go over a number of projects planned for the town Council agreed to sell the old vault in the offices to R. J. Brown Co. for $125. Half Loads Councillor Jones was asked to get some action of an enforce- ment of half loads following complaints from some residents of Arnold Cres. Road Superintendent Fred Bovaird reported that the fence that was erected at the mill pond at the request of the Pleasan- ville Ratepayers has been torn down on a number of occasions. It was agreed that the fence should be taken down complete- been advocating 5 l municxpallty res‘ rolohm Tana +1112 1 '“ " FREE PARKING REAR 0F THEATRE Show Times 7 and 9 pan. Continuous from 6 pm. Saturdays and Holidays hr. Richmond ’ an sum. JAMES WHITMORE - lam mum: sanctum»: an pom . '1 mm by HENRY BLANKE- mammal caucus 1. “UL". BITTER. I'AIIINO lEX BARKER MARA CORDAY STEPHEN McNAllY 5331.".‘1331‘3x Please note Thurs., Fri., last complete show 8:30 pm. 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