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Since September. Mrs. Evans has been instructing Mr. Bice‘s class in English literature and health. For two months last year the New Brunswick graduate taught Miss Eva Dennis' pupils two aftgrnoons a Week. Mrs. Lorne Scott of Kinghorn who has been teaching at Tem- peranceville, is the new part- timg teacher at. King City School Birthday greeiiiéas :E‘Zélei brants of the past few days â€" Barry Wilkins. Julie Cruickshank. Renise Wallace and Maureen Ann School children and their fami- lies are pleased with the lovely colored portraits professionally taken at school. but where. oh where are the group classroom pictures of yesteryear to be treasured as permanent remin- ders of school chums! “Nip” Armstrong displays in his store one such public school souvenir taken when he was in Miss.Doris Patton's room. Perhaps other parents would like to see_ the custom revived. After completing her training as a model. attractive brunette Gail Rigg has signed with Walter Thornton Model Agency. Launch- ing her new career. Gail appear- ed on television and had her pic- ture in Liberty magazine. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wallas ex- pect to be around King City after they vacate their North Keele St. house by May 31, until they build their new home on a tenâ€" acre lot on Aurora sideroad. They sold their house to Mr. and Mrs. E. S_lverns of Toronto. Grede 7 and 8 pupils of Mr. Carson Bice's class had a happy surprise for their occasional teacher. Mrs. J. H. Evans, when she completed her last after~ noons duty at King City School. On behalf of the class who signed a greeting card saying they had all “chipped in," Ralph Finch made a little speech of apprecia- tion'and presented painstakingly- wrapped gloves and a scarfi The boys and girls ‘romptly gave three cheers and joined in sing~ lng, “For She‘s a Jolly Good Fellow." John Tetley recorded the occasion with his flash camera. Through A. J. “Doc” Goraon. Mr. and Mrs.‘Murray R. Flook sold their Clearview Heights home to Miz'and Mrs. George Lawrence of Heritage Park. Mr. and Mrs. Flook and son. Glenn. will be moving by mid-March and would like to remain in the village so Glenn could finish his school year. Mr. Lawrence is employed by Dominion Helicop- D65! Presiding at the dishpans were Fargus Lawson. Frank Powell, Stan Roots. Ray Love. Jack Loughran and Joseph Houlton. Others asssting were John Dew. Ted Wallas, Wib Jennings and Gordon Orr. Lions’ wives con« tributed pies and cakes to the mehu. Lion Jack Parsons was in charge of the event. Honour Teacher 0.R.Home - School:i H_ears Safety Talkfi At King. City United Church 250 people sat down at well-filled tables where. Lions“ members served supper: At the door Her- bert Ross, “Doc” Gordon, Irving Scott, Ken Sutton. Jock Thomp- son and Dave Sutherland took 'tickets. Waiting on tables were Eric Abrahams, Bud Ham, B. J. Langdon. John Langdon, Mervin Wilson. Jack Walkington. Adam Davidson. Clarke Archibald. "Nip" Armstrong. George Ben- net, George Harvey ,Blll Heaslip. Quentin Hardy. Bill Gregg. Bill Drinkwater, Stan Kerr and Alex Knight. ctuuul association celebrated its 12th anniversary last Thesday at the Oak Ridges School. Mr. Bob Woolley. a past president of the Home and School read from the minutes of the first meeting. tracing the birth of the home and school. A general meeting was called by the principal. Mr. Orchard on November 20, 1946. to place before the people of the district the history of the home and school and its benefits to the community. From this first meet- ing a nomination committee was set up and the inaugural was held on December 3, 1946. Mrs. n“_ ., u n..- The Oak Ridges -Home : School association celebrated 12th aqnizgysary last 'hjesday ..u q- Frank Wilkins, the only honor- ary prnident. b1 ' out the can- dies of the gailywecoraled cake and cut it for the guests nresent, Guest speaker was Mr. John Swanson. the chairman of the aeronautical section of the On uric Safety Council. Two films were shown by Mr. Swanson. one “The Dangerous Stranger" showing the dangers of children talking to strangers. and the oth- er film on traffic safety. Mr. Swanson suggested the use of flashing yellow lights suspended over the highway on either side of the school be used to slow traffic during school hours. Let- ters have been sent to the De- partment of Highways by many ‘parents and it is hoped that some‘sort of arrangement can be made to safeguard the children as they 20 [0 and fl'nm snhnn‘ In spite of bad weather and short notice of postponement, King City,Lilons' Club fifth an- nual oyster supper was highly successful.. _ . . Lions 5th Annual Supper as they go to and from school. The parent count was again won by Mrs. T. Achemichuk. Starting next month only the parents who are paid up mem- bers in the association may take part in the nuent coung 8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario. Thursday. March 6. 1958 King City, Oak Ridges the Liberal ls nlwm planed M publish Items 0! In- . ten-en rezardinl people and event: in the Oak Ridges- bake Wilcox and K111: City dinricu. Our news col-reo- L nonaent in King City In Mn. William .l. Houston. tele- nhone King 205M; Ind In 0th Ridgevhake wucox. Mn. Ruth McFadden. Elmnovo Avenue. phone PR. 3-5567. King City Notes he guests present. at was Mr. John chairman of the Home and Twenty-three pupils of Strange School enjoyed a bus outing when they competed in the one« room rural school section of Kiwanis Music Festival in Toâ€" ronto. With 82 points they lost Grove Ave. last week. Guest of honor was Mrs. H. Hall. About 30 members of St. Paul's United Church and choir were present. Many lovely gifts were received by Mrs. Hall. a tie for fourth place. Markham New residents welcome on school came first with 85 pointsimm QFOVC AVE- 81'? MT- “Id and New sconand schooL sec- Mrs. Exorwood and Mr. and Mrs. 0nd. with 84. Ten rural schools F‘et(‘h€l‘..“'ho {noved from .T-or- competed in the singing of “pop- ; onto. Botn familles are resndmg ping Corn," Miss Helen Huntelqin the former residence of Mr. played the accompaniment [or t and :VII‘S- A. Bodle. Strange choir, in charge of then-l Friends and neighbours 0f Mljs- teacher. Miss Betty Arbuckle. Taylor, Maple Grove Ave» m1! Mrs. Henry Borden presided as a welcome was extended new active members, Mrs. J. Sparrow, Mrs. F. Swal‘d and Mrs. J. Crane, all of Richmond Hill, who are interested in the art group. and Mrs. Williamson of King City, who joined the ceramics group. Revisions to early bylaws were heard and passed. Art group convener, Mrs. A. E. Jarvis. reported 125 paintings. 81 of them framed. were shown at the recent exhibition and sale at Kingscraft House. Altogether, 27 pictures were sold. Mrs. Peter spoke of the combined Women‘s Institute and Kingscraft recep- tion honoring Mrs. Jarvis for winning the Lady Tweedsmuir trophy. Possibilities of leather are un- limited, Mrs. A. E. Peter told the general meeting of Kings- crafts.'As convener of the leather group, Mm. Peter revived the history of leather from the time Egyptians used 'it 5,000 years ago. “First American explorers found Indians skilled in tanning leather, especially buckskin." she said, describing the different types of hides. Mrs. Peter show- ed several sample skins, with patterns and completed bags. wallets, belts and key cases. The leather group is planning to visit a tannery this month. For the March general meet- ing, the hooking group will give a demonstration and members of the weaving class .will serve re- freshments. For the April meet- ing open to the public. it was planned to have Mr. Leslie Lak» ing of the Royal Botanical Gar- dens in Hamilton as speaker, showing pictures The smacking group was in charge of refresh- ments. Pal-ents' Night Mrs. James Wilkins of John St. decided her second time on skates was her last. She promptly gave them away when she broke her leg on the backyard rink. “I guess next time I‘ll take up ski- ing," she joked after having a cast applied in Newmarket Hos- pital. She expects ‘to have a new cast later this month. Canadians now, after coming from London seven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins and son, Barry, look forward to building their home this Spring on King Boulevard at the eastern end of the village. Kingscrafts The First King Scout Troop Group Committee has arranged its annual parents' night for March 13 in King City Masonic Hall. Following the program ex- plaining Scouts’ and Cubs’ ac- tivities. the Ladies' Auxiliary‘ will provide refreshments with Mrs. James N. Flucker as convener. Mr. Burwell Jackson of Spring- hill Road has been in York County Hospital. Newmarket, since suffering a heart attack over two weeks ago. , ,__ -av. With Mr. Stephen Campbell‘s appointment as station agent at Maple. he and his family have moved from South Keele St. to the agent’s residence in Maple. After ten years at Maple. Mr. Fred Martin has been transferred to Thornbury. Miss Blair Burrows has return- ed home after a four months’ holiday in Europe. ’ Newest equipment for the King City Fire Brigade is a $312 ex- tension ladder. When Mrs. Clifford Coutts stepped out the door of hex; James St. house to put out the garbage on Valentine night. she slipped on ice and broke her ankle in three places, necessita- ting a long cast. She is managing to walk with the aid of crutches, but expects to have the cast on most of April. Over the . weekend Mr. and Mrs. Irving Scott of South Keele St. left by plane from Malton for Florida. This is the eighth year they have enjoyed a mid-winter southern holiday. They expect to remain. in Tampa and Fort Pierce for three weeks. Ipy Mishaps Light green paint has pleas- anth transformed the former un- painted"'bais'e'ment of Strange School. ters Limited and Mrs. Lawrence is a bookkeeper for Langdon‘s Bus Co., succeeding Mrs. E. E. Harrison. Florida Bound Latest report of chicken thievery comes from Pottage- ville, where late last Thurs- day night thieves took 25 chickens and four geese from the henhouse of Mrs. Jane Archibald. a .vidow. The fowl were killed in the pens before being taken away. A good description of the car was given by neighbours to Vandorf OPP. Fowl Thievery At Pottageville Vews Notes of Strange Later a listening ratepayer. Mr. David Kerr. secretary of Clear- view Ratepayers Association. ask- ed Trustees what they decided about the hydro system. Mr. Findlay answered. “Nothing yet. This is a factâ€"finding meeting, one of several stages before it would come to a public vote.” The preliminary study which was discussed ‘.and is not to be construed as a firm commitment." according to Mr. Ireland, showed an estimated 335 customers in King City police village for 1958. The average monthly kilowatt load was placed at 442. The in- terim rate is $45 and the esti- mated maintenance per customer for the year costs $13.30. If the Board of Trustees de- cides to proceed with purchasing the utility. next step is to guarâ€" antee paying the Hydro Com- mission $500 for taking an in- ventory. The trustees would have to request township council for a vote by the police village elec- tors, approving the purchase. Usually at the same time electors are asked to agree to the money- borrowing bylaw. A debenture issue of $80000 was diseussed “and is not to be of the commission-owned distrib- uting system of $76,840, plus estiâ€" mated capital additions for 1958 of $3.160. Estimated revenue of $36,150 is derived from domestic use, $25,030; commercial. $5,070; pow- er, $2.410; flat rate water heaters, $3.070 and street lighting, $570. Yearly' expenses totalling $31,- 990 include power purchased, $18,800; carrying charges on de- bentures, $7,000: depreciation, $1,740 and controllable operation and maintenance for 335 custom- ers. $4.450. Trustees and hydro men disâ€" cussed in detail the preliminary survey submitted to trustees last October, estimating hydro figures for the village as of January 1, 1958, Under the new proposed rates if King City purchases its own power system, domestic users generally would have slightly lower bills to pay than at present. For 1,000 kilowatt hours they would pay about $15.66, instead of the present $16.90. A Fireside service was held at St. Paul‘s United Church last Sunday and proved to be so suc~ cessful that another is planned for late in March. A film “The Bible on the Table" highlighted the service and John Raiken played selections on the viola ac~ companied by Mrs. Len Harm den. The fireside was shared with Rev. Gordon Winch by John Mc- Lernon. after which refreshments were served. The estimated surplus at pro- posed rates comes to $4,160, or 111m: per cem‘of receipts. Own Power System “If you do incorporate. you will have no choice but to take over your distribution system,” Mr. Ireland stated. Asked if he had ever known it 'o be a barrier to incorporation, he said. “Not to my knowledge,’. and cited Grand Bend and Port Burwell as vil- lages of comparable size operat- ing their own power system. Hydro System Commercial users, would pay more for their power until they required a greater supply. For example. a company which might use at present 10 kilowatts up to 300 hours would now pay $47.52, At a meeting of the teachers of St. Paul‘s Sunday School. a decision was made to buy a slide projector for use in the Sunday School. The Sunday school is to finance most of the project and an appeal will be made for funds at the school anniversary in April. Enrolled in Guides last Mon- day evening were Donna Rennie, Shirley Mervier, Vivian Wride. Dianne Gould. Sharon Roberts and Cathy Cockerill. The girls were enrolled by the district Guide Commissioner, Mrs. J. Smith. Kingr City Village Trustees are interested in setting up a Public Utilities Commission. Last week when they met in the Fire Hall they questioned Toronto Region Hyâ€" dro representative D. B. Ireland, Don Ramsay. S. Urqu- hart and L. J. Roy about operating a distribution system and were told $80,000 debentures would be required. Mr. Ireland, a consumer service engineer for Toronto region, explained the debt was a “self-liquidating” one, but no great difference in power rates could be expected immediately. A baby shower was held at the home of Mrs. G. Winch, Elm Grove Ave. last week, Guest of hongr was Mrs. H. Hall. About 30 members of St. Paul's United Church and choir were present. Many lovely gifts were received by Mrs. Hall. Village Trustees Discuss Public Utilities Comm. Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox Socials Subdivider Mr. Alfred McBride told trustees up to the present he had never been pleased with Village plumbing work and said, "I’m ging to ask you to let me put in water and charge the buyer at cost.” He was told that ar- rangement would be "more than satisfactory" and fits in with plans for future subdivisions. Trustee Ronald Bolton prom- ised, he and Mr. Noakes would look into complaints of Clear- view residents. David Kerr. James Logue and Henry Cheetham, of low water pressure. One man said when his wife was doing the washing in the cellar there was no pressure in upstairs taps. To be sure of water in time for breakfast, he filled the kettle the night before. Gardens vs Dogs i The Clearview ratepayers were looking ahead to planting lawns and flower-beds when they asked trustees what could be done about all the stray dogs roaming over their propel-tie: Trustee Findlay suggested calling Con- stable Harold Russell. Secretary George Cruickshank of Heritage Park offered, “It won‘t do any good. Constable Russell is most co-operative but in the daytime he couldn’t find the dogs in our subdivision. People wait until dark. then let their dogs out.” Mr. Kerr remarked he would like to patronize local dealers, but they hadn’t reduced price of gasoline to compare with city rates. In the brief discussion it was thought village stations were selling mainly to local trade and missing the business of commut- ing residents. compared to a proposed rate of $47.70. If the company reached 400 hours for 10 kilowatts, the present rate is $61.02. but under the_proposed. rate the company would pay Only $52.20. All accounts, under present or proposed plans, receive ten per cent discount for prompt pay- ment. Appoint Village Plumber After submitting the only ten~ der for water installations, Harry Noakes was appointed village plumber, at $65 an installation and winter rates of an additionl $25. An extra $2 fee is charged the householder by the village. be glad to hear she has returned from the hospital after a short illness. Trustees directed a letter to be sent Township Council asking that expropriatin of the ease- ment over Folliott property for the installation of a covered drain be expedited. In September trustees requested Council to ob- tain the easement to facilitate flow of water from Valentine subdivision Mr. Logue asked if there was any bus system for tranSporting small children to King City school “in inclement weather.” Mr.-Findlay explained that was a matter for the school board to consider, and pointed out the new school site chosen bordering Valentine and Clearview sub- divisions might soon solve the problem. A meeting of the Lions Club was held at the Ridge Inn last Monday night. This was “Farm- ers‘ Night" with each member bringing a farmer friend. A film was shown by Lion Bob Woolley on milkers and modern ideas in farming. Discussion was held on the boy scout financial campaign now taking place and on a carni- val in June. Branch 570 of the Oak Ridges Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13, at the home of Mr. Ivor Williams. Plans will be dis- cussed on means of acquiring a hall which is badly needed for meetings and other social activ- ities. STOUFFVILLE : Following the visit to Whitchurch Council of a large deputation of ratepayers and a report from the Building Inspector on a number of build- ings which he said should be re- moved. Clerk Crawford advised council that Solicitor J. D. Lucas had made a search of each prop- erty in order that the proper owner might be contacted and fully advised of the proposed action of council to have the buildings removed. MARKHAM 3 A new Baptist scho Church will be erected in Mark- nasp ham Village in 1960. PrOperty has been purchased on Church Street in the vicinity of the A Markham District High school luck; and the proposed R.C.M.P. camp. cross. Markham Council AppointsMembers Court 01‘ Revision The 40-year-old engineer was employed at Standard Modern Trol Company in Toronto. He had b‘ought his family from England in March last year. Since Octo- ber they have been living in Kingsview Subdivision and com- pleting their new home. The couple had enjoyed being in the village square-dancers club and Mrs. Bryant is a member of All Saints' Evening Branch W.A. Neighbours responded quickly in ofiering their services to Mrs. Bryant, the former Joan Copley, and her two children. Jennifer, 16. a student at Aurora High School, and Rodney.11. who at- tends King City School. Mrs. Bryant’s sister-in-law. Mrs. S. Shoup from Ashland. Mis- sssippi. arrived in time to be with the family for the Monday after- noon service at Thompson's Funeral Parlours in Aurora. Rev, Dr. Bruce Jennings con- ducted the service in the pres: ence of family and friends and later, the brief burial rites in King City Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Mr. Alfred Hinton, Mr. James Fryer, Mr. Bernard Glass- ford. Mr. James Rowe and Mr. Richard McCleary. The Court of Revision for Markham Township this year will include Mr. Charles Clifford. Mr. Frank Robb. Mr. Christopher Russell, Dr. F. D. Mulholland and Mr. A. G. Little. Third reading of the by-laW appointing them was read on Monday afternoon at the regular weekly council meet- ing. They will receive seven doll- ars for a half day‘s sitting. Mr. Art Spence introduced the speakers, who gave a very com- plete report on grades 7 and 8 senior schools as incorporated in the Toronto school system. Mr. Loughlin, principal of Queen A1- exander Senior School told of the advantages to early adoles- cent children under this system. Gifted children and slow learn~ ers can be segregated, better to meet the requirements of all. More and better equipment can be made available in special class rooms. He urged the support of a senior school system here. Mr. Sager, inspector, showed slides of senior schools in Tor- onto and district. Both he and Mr. Mewhort. inspector, invited anyone-interested to come and see their district Tronto schools. Mr. J. Ewing thanked the speak- Provincial Police from Van- dorf detachment were at the scene a few minutes after being summoned by the nearest neigh- bour, Mrs. Archie Campbell, and they sent for an ambulance. Council also heard Mr. Norman Sitwell, game officer, state that the Department of Lands and Forests was considering releasing the land held as a crown hunting preserve in the centre of the township. A letter was received from 11 persons asking that the property be reserved as a preserve and council agreed to write a letter to the Department of Land and Forests, asking that it continue to be a preserve. Signing the pet- ition were: J. E. Harper, H. N. Weatherill, Dean Hughes. K. J. Salmond, B. E. Lunney. W. E. McKetny. Thomas N. Shea, H. G. Harper, Frank Harper. John Steven and Glenburn Farms Lim- ited, per K. E. Deacon. \No hunting is at present al- lowed in the preserve save that of foxes by the owner of the land. MacKillop H. 8. S. Hears Talk On Toronto Senior Schools At the February meeting of MacKillop Home and School held recently. a very interesting pro- gram on senior Schools was preâ€" sented by Mr. Dan Mewhort, Mr. E. Loughlin and Mr. E. Sager. William Henry Bryant of Mel- rose Ave., King City, was killed instantly last Friday morning when his car skidded out of con- trol and he plunged over a 20- foot embankment at Kinghorn. Mr. Bryant was alone. driving west on King sideroad toward Highway 400, when his car skid- ded on the slushy pavement and made a Uâ€"turn as it shot over the- south bank at Tannery Hill. Three people witnessed the ac- cident. EI‘S President Don Scott introduced Chairman R. Ross. and Trustee V. Sully of the local school board, who explained that the senior schools described were their ul- timate goal, not immediately pos- _::_1_ L,,,, sible sible here; In planning ahead, the Crosby Ave. school site was an ideal lo- cation for an eventual senior school. The inclusion of a gym- nasium-auditorium in the Crosby Lone Driver's Death Witnessed Ice Causes Skid On Tuesday, February 25. over 100 members of the executive of the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture met the Agricultural Frank Brumwell Pres. York Farm Federation Presents Rural Case A fouroleaf Jover is considered ucky because its leaves form a Unlike the home and school associations. the cen al executive sked its affiliated groups to in- vite interested parties to present both the pros and cons of con- structing senior schools and gym- nasium-auditoriums. At no time will the executive of any rate- payers‘ association make a decis- ion of this importance for its members, without giving the gen- eral membership an opportunity to express their opinions. We are seeking the truth. Yours Truly, A motion was made that the association support the board in its stand to include a gymnasium- auditorium in the Crosby Ave. school, and was unanimously ap- proved by‘ the members. _ .. r 7-7 ‘â€"'â€"""“b"“ to the community as well as to the pupils, in such a room in a public school. Mr. E. Gooding announced the first week in March is Education Week. Meeting closed with re- freshments being served. The central executive should be highly complimented in the dem- ocratic manner and policy in handing such matters. The same democratic system is used in federal, provincial, municipal, school boards. and various other elect administrations. SCARBOROUGH â€"- The formal signing of the Official Plan of the Township of Scarborough took place recently at the Guild- wood Hall, when the Hon. W. M. Nickle. Ontario's Minister of Planning and Development dined with council, planning and var- ious board members. May I explain the facts to the whole population of Richmond Hill including the fourteen per- sons who signed the letter. At no time did the Central Execu- tive of Richmond Hill Ratepayers’ Associations claim to represent Richmond Hill 100%. The cen- tral executive do represent a larger portion of the population of Richmond Hill than any other association or associations in the Town of Richmond Hill. Further- more the central executive de- manded that each individual rate- payers association call a general meeting and take a voteto arrive at a decision, ratepayers not con- tributing to public school taxes were omitted from voting, Ave. school was discusSed. Mrs. Sully pointing opt the adygntages ._ .L_ r - David McLean Ltd. Recent reference to a letter carried in “The Liberal" of Feb- ruary 27, 1958 signed by four- teen name§ unknown, no addresâ€" ses, Whom Do These Fourteen People Represent? Dear Mr. Editor: York County uederation was represented by Frank Brumwell, O.F.A. member for York and Fred Wicks, York County Feder- ation secretary. On Wednesday. February 26. a meeting of the Ontario Federa- tion executive members was held in the Royal York Hotel, at which time reports of the Canadian Fe- deration meeting were given and other business was dealt with. Frank Brumwell addressed the meeting on farm taxes and rural assessment, pointing out that far- mers were now demanding a new type of assessment in place of the 100 year 'old method now in use. Some of the items that the Federation requested the govern- ment to take action on were: Pipe Line, Legislation, Farm Credit. Research, Municipal Assessment, Farm Taxes and School Costs. Disaster Relief and Stabilization Funds for some farm products. Considerable discussion was held on the principle of voting on farm marketing plans. In the afternoon the Federa- tion delegation were guests of the government and attended the legislature to hear the Hon. Mr. Goodfellow, Minister of Agricul- ture. address the house on farm products marketing. Committee of the legislature and reviewed the brief that had been presented to the Ontario govern- mm at a previous meeting. Practically all county Federa- tions and Commodity Groups were represented at the meeting. Mr. Gordon Greer. O.F.A. presiâ€" dent explained the brief and then open discussion was held with the members of both the delega- tion and the committee taking part “Dear Mr. Editor” MORE Salesmen Needed Coal AV. 5-3941 JONES CALL FOR . G. (Keni Smith 115 Cascade Circle Crosby Heights Six thousand directional signs for provincial parks were made last year to guide tourists. Eight thousand tables and 7,000 grills ITUSIEES approved budget for 1958. The sum of Thornhill‘s Vaughan and had gone eve; house numbering maps. “They $14,500. set aside for roads an‘d‘have us over a barrel,” he re- general purpOses compares with 315.125 for those purposes last year. The library budget amounts to $1,397.00 for 1958 as compar- ed with $1,064.00 in 1957 and $1,256.00 in 1956. Included in the general purpose category are allowances of $3.- 000 for garbage collection, $1,000 for legal fees, $850 for garage, and $2,000 for village and park maintenance. 1 ‘ Cer roads are in- cluded $600 ft house number- ing, $450 for new equipment and repairs. $1300 for labor, $900 for sidewalk repairs, $1500 for road repairs. Culverts, oil ($800), gra- vel ($500), grading, snow remov- al, make up the balance. No a1- lowance is made for major road expenditure because of the pos- sibility of paving all village roads. Employee's Sick Leave The trustees discussed ways of budgeting for accumulated sick leave for employees and the question of vehicle fleet insur- ance. Trustee Frank Tucker and Chairman Allan Sumner agreed both questions should be looked into. and a small amount was inâ€" cluded in the budget under mis- cellaneous to cover these items. House Numbering The Thornhill trustees have received instructions .from Vauâ€" ghanTownship to clear up con- flict of new house numbers in the village with those on the same streets in Vaughan Town- I marked. He said the Vaughan nethod of numbering was a pure- y localized system which had not aken expansion into account. For example, one street which will one day be extended begins num- bering at its dead end. Another street begins numbering at both xnds. He advocated asking Vaughan 0 a meeting to discuss it, but Trustee Tucker felt he would ike to give the matter further thought. “This thing has to be ooked after in the most econom- cal way possible." he said. "The numbering system has to be the same on both sides of Yonge St. whatever we do on the Vaughan side, we will have to do on the Markham side, too." The trustees agreed that complaints about the new numbers had come in the main from non-residents living on extensions of village streets. where the numbers had not been changed. They decided to take the matter under consideration. Library Board Appointments Philip Whitehead's appoint- ment to the Thornhill Library Board was confirmed, in a motion by_Trustee Tucker. The village solicitor has drawn up a by-law to provide the Board of Trustees with the authority to license places of amusement. The trustees decided to study the draft and get the by-law into ef~ feet as quickly as possible. ’I‘he ’I‘hornhill trustees have received instructions .from Vau- ghanTownship to clear up con- flict of new house numbeys in the village with those on the same streets in Vaughan Town- In October 1954,‘the Division of Parks was formed, and Ontario then had six provincial parks. Al< gonquin Park was the first of these dating from 1893 with an area of 750 square 'miles. At the present time. there are 115 parks throughout Ontario occuping 50,- 000 acres. A board. comprising at chairman from the Niagara Parks Commission and an advisory com- mittee of four. decides on the policy, suitability and landscap- ing, etc., of these parks. Forty- four of these parks are fully equipped with camping facilities and admission is 75c per nightior $4.00 weekly. Thirty-nine, with out facilities, as yet, have no charge. Nine are still undevelop- ed and 23 sites have been pro~ cured for park areas. Some parks are the gift of wealthy donors. In 1956, all parks were taken ovâ€" .er from the Department of High- ways. with the exception of road~ side picnic areas. by Richmond Hill Horticultural ’ Society Inclement weather was res- ponsible; for many missing the talk of Mr. W. B. Greenwoou, chief of the Division of Provin- cial Parks, Department of Lands and Forests. \at the February meeting of the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society on Thurs- day, February 27, in the Lions Hall. Mr. Greenwood's knowledge and pictures regarding the estab- lishment and development of pro- vincial parks proved highly in- teresting and informative to those able to attend. Too few people who frequent and enjoy these beauty spots have any conception of the planning and work entail- ed in setting them up. At its regular meeting last ship. Chairman Sumner reported Wednesday night the Board of he had attended a meeting with Trustees approved Thornhill‘s Vaughan and had gone over their budget for 1958. The sum of house numbering maps. “They 314.500. set aside for roads an‘d‘have us over a barrel," he re- general purposes compares with marked. He said the Vaughan $15‘125 for those purposes last nethod of numbering was a pure- year. The library budget amounts y localized system which had not to $1,397.00 for 1958 as compar- aken expansion into account. For ed with $1,064.00 in 1957 and example, one street which will $1,256.00 in 1956. one dav hp pytpndnd hnuh-u- mm. Board Of Trustees Approves'SSBudget Tender for Deep Well Pump House Sealed tenders properly marked on the outside as to contents will he received at the offices of the consulting engineers. 11 Jordan St.. Toronto. up until four p.m., Tuesday. March 11, 1958, for the construc- tion of a deep well pump house in the Police Village of King City. Proctor and Redfern, Consulting Engineers, 1] Jordon St., Toronto, Ontario. Plans and specifications may he obtained at the offices of the consulting engineers. Lowest or any tender not necessarin accepted. Under new management â€"â€" Formerly McLaughlin’s Yofige Street - at “The Summit”, just north of Richmond Hill Caggins & Lancusler "PHOLSTERY Recovering and Repairs On all classes of furniture, Including Boat and Auto Seats Free Estimates â€"â€" Easy Terms 10A Centre St. E TU. 4-3203 _ COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE . VIC &, PETE'S FINA SERVICE POLICE VILLAGE OF KING CITY. ONTARIO (KG our yard an an Â¥ood Service Our Specialty” 'I'Il. 4-4101 Mr. G. R. Cruickshank. Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Police Village of King City. The annual convention ofrthe Ontario Horticultural Association is being held in Hamilton on March 13 and 14 this year. D812< gates from the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society are Mrs. Ivan Grant, Mrs. Ralph Kerslake and Mr, R. D. Little. Anyone in- terested in attending this conven- tion will be most welcome. A shrub guessing contest and social period concluded the meetâ€" ing. Mr. ‘R. D. Little was the win- her of the contest with seven cor- rect answers out of ten. It is expected that in 1958. three and a half million people 'wlll use the parks andehat can be expected in the next few years is fantastic. $1.00 entrance fee entitles car and occupants to enter any prov- incial park any number of times during the season. Last year 150,~ 000 entrance fees were collected, indicating that the same car vis~' ited several parks. The Division of Parks started development with a budget of $15,000. Last year, $2,700,000 was spent. Qne half million dollars maintains one half of the parks' upkeep. To ease the unemployment situation 800 men are being employed un- til the end of May this year. Mr. Greenwood was introduced by Mr. R. Tilt and thanked by Mr. R. D. Little. NEWMARKET : The Newmarket Lions club announced last week they will build a school for re- tarded children in Newmarket, to be completed by September, 1959. were made by reformatory In- mates. In 34 parks last year. 2,267,000 people visited and 120,000 regis~ tered at the museums. 165.000 averaged 2.3 days in various parks. Project No. E O 5635 'Lne