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‘ SpecialServicesFm‘ 3‘0Pening Christian Eéucation Buildn Special services at the Rich- mond Hill United Church marked the official dedication of their new Christian Education Buildâ€" sing last Sunday, with the church minister. Rev. Charles G. Higgin- son, officiating. Dr. George C. Pidgeon. former United Church Moderator, preached the dedica- tion service sermon. The church organist and choirmaster, Mr. H. G. Fowler, Mus.Bac., and the choirs provided appropriate mu- sic for the occasion. OCT. 2 â€" Thursda'y, at 2:30 pm. The ‘ Harriet Taylor Auxiliary W.M.S., Richmond Hill United Church Thankoffering meeting. Speaker: Miss Harriet Christie, Principal of the United Church Training School. c1w13 OCTOBER 2 -â€" Thursday at 8 pm. in Beverley Acres Public School, the Crosby Heights Home and School Association will hold theibfirst meeting of the season. The principal, Mr. E. Gooding and staff members of the Crosby Heights School will be introduc- ed. The chairman of the Public School Board will present prog- ress reports of the new school_ clw13 OCTOBER 1 â€"â€" Wednesday, 8 up.m. The Conservative Women’s Association will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. Bone, 34 Elizabeth St. Mr. Arthur Spence will speak on his recent trip ’to Israel. All ladies are cor- dially invited. *1w13 TOVARICH is coming! c1w13 OCTOBER 8 â€"â€" Wednesday. The Langstafi Young Women’s Insti- tute lucky draw to be held at 16 Fairview Ave., Langstaff, at 9 pm. Everyone welcome. c2w13 OCTOBER 4 â€" Saturday 1 pm. Rummage sale sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League. c1w13 Participating in the impressive ceremony of “The Presentation of the Keys” were Mr. Ed. Schwalm (contractor), Mr. Bruce Brown (architect), Rev. C. E, Fockler (member York Presby- tery), Mr. W. C. Wilson (chair- man of the building committee), Mr. Ross Scrimger (chairman, Board of Stewards), Mr. Lauder Glass (clerk of session), Dr. J. P. Wilson (representative of the trustees). and the Rev. Charles Higginson (church minister), who, on being presented with his key, said “With grateful appreciation of our people who have made this hour possible. I accept this key and ask you all to join me in the dedication." The acceptance of the "Open House" invitation to the congre- gation and United Church mem- bers resulted in a continuous flow of interested members throughout Sunday afternoon un- when it was a circuit of the Wes- leyan Methodist Church. Fol- lowing years of services held in a lo schoolâ€"house, the first actual church, a frame building, was erected. The present church was dedicated in 1881, following the destruction of the original build- ing by fire. This new addition is of brick and steel construction, the two sLJrey building utilizing three levels, with 20 classrooms, in clading a nursery and kindergar- t .. A 350â€"personâ€"capacity rec- reation hall with stage, large modern kitchen and serving hall The chapel is located on the mair floor, seating 70 persons. ;\15( on the main floor are the Vestry church office. choir rooms, ant church parlor with kitchenette On the top floor is a centrally lo. cated assembly hall seating 325. persons and surrounded by 1-! classrooms. OCTOBER 1 â€" Wednesday night and each Wednesday thereafter at 8 pm. Come on out with your soft shoes and folk and square dance with the Village Folk Dancers and their peppy music- ians in Buttonville W.I. Hall on Don Mills Road, 1 mile north of No. 7 Highway. c1w13 DECEMBER 6 â€" Saturday. St. Mary's (Anglican) annual Christ~ mas bazaar. Further details later. c1w13 SEPTEMBER 30 â€"- The Women's League of Health and Beauty will hold classes each Tuesday afternoon, beginning September 30. Enrolment class, 2.30 pm. at Wrixon Hall. St. Mary's Anglican Church. Richmond Hill. c1w13 SEPTEMBER 28 â€"- Anniversary services at Headford. Morning service 11 o'clock. Preacher. Rev. William Brignal), B.A.. B.D., 7.30 pm. Rev. W. J, Burton. Music by the orchestra from Fred Victor Mission. Rev. Wesley Hunnisett will be present. c1w13 R. Hill Unite! Church SUNDAY. SEPT. 28 â€" Richmond Hill Horticultural Society Garden vlslts â€" Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mc- Leod. 57 Arnold Crescent; Dr. and Mrs. C. Cowan, 47 Church St.; and Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollard, 55 Church St., from 3 - 5 pm. Members and friends welcome. c1w13 men's League Civic Action Com~ mittee Region No. 7. Garden Tea and Bake Sale at home of Mrs. V. DeMarco, Doncrest Drive. Thornhlll, 2:30-5:30 pm. c2w12 up: * * 4: SEPTEMBER 27 â€"- Saturday, at 2 pm. in St. Mary's Anglican Church. Rummage sale by Even- ing Branch of WA. held in Wrix- on Hall. c1w13 SEPTEMBER 27 -â€" Saturday 3-5 pm. Tea 35c. Vestry tea and bake sale at the Christian Education building, Richmond Hill United Church. Sponsored by Evening W.A. group. Everyone welcome. c2w12 SEPTEMBER 27 â€" Catholic Wo- WEDNESDAY evening bingo held in Canadian Legion Hall, Carr- ville Road West at 7:45 pm. prompt. tfc44 p.m. Bingo. Community Hall, Spruce Ave., Stop 22A Yonge tSit. . c r EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at 7:45 Coming Events local Public School Board No Charge Non-Profit Groups The Richmond Hill Public School Board decided at last week‘s meeting to continue its present policy of no charge for the use of rooms in the local schools after school hours by non- profit community organizations. However Trustee L. Clement cau- tioned. “Accommodation at the schools shouldn’t be taken light- ly.” Trustee Harold Sanderson wondered why small groups such as the executive of an organiza- tion, couldn’t meet in homes as many do at present. Supervising Caretaker Carl French. will be asked to see that the rules and regulations regard- ing use of the schools are carried out. Among these is a 10:30 pm. closing deadline. Any complaints are to be brought to the atten- tion of the building committee til 5:30 inn/Next Sunday after- noon, .September 28th, this “Open House" invitation is ex- tended to friends from other churches. Light refreshments will be served by the Woman’s Asso- ciation. ' The dedication of the church’s new $253,552.00 Christian Educa- tion .building represents the greatest milestone in the 153~ year history of Richmond Hill United Church. The history of the church dates back to 1805 when it was a circuit of the Wes- leyan Methodist Church. Fol~ lowing years of services held in a lo school-house, the first actual church, a frame building. was erected. The present church was dedicated in 1881, following the destruction of the original build~ ing by fire. Policy Unchanged This new addition is of brick and steel construction, the two- siarey building utilizing three levels, with 20 classrooms, in‘ ending a nursery and kindergarâ€" t .. A 350-person-capacity rec: VOLUME LXXX', NUMBER 13 Members of the key parochial com- mittee seen above are: Front row, Mrs. The Sector Project for York got underway this week with the first meet- ing held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Aurora, on Monday. Seventeen churches of Protestant denomination from Newmarket to Thornhill and from Stouifville to Maple, are participating in the Sector, which is, “An integrated every member visitation exercising pro- fessional methods but using your own Christian leaders. Each parish operates its own visitation calling on its own parishioners, however, the programme is planned co-operatively with other churches. Each Communion teaches the other. Briefly it is an every member visitation in a section or “sector” of an area organized by church people of dif- ferent churches with no fees.” D. Ball, Sector Secretary, Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill. Back row, 1 to r: Mr. Alan Weatherstone, Associate Counsel- lor, St. Leonard’s Church, Toronto; Rev. Edward Bragg, St. Andrew’s Presby- terian Church, Aurora; Rev. Wm. A. Askew, Director, Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill; Mr. Ernest F. Barnes, Dio- cesan Stewardship Officer, Sector Coun- sellor. ' Each year one out of every five families is new in its community, mak- ing a great demand upon a church that is alive to the challenge of a changing . and developing country. The Sector vis- itation is of great importance here. Re cently in a parish 37 calls were made in one district. Of these, 26 were to new peonle. 13 of whom ioined the parish. Chairman Ross stated the pol- icy of the board was not to al- low use of the classrooms on Sat- urday and to avoid use on Fri- day evenings due to the heavy cleaning by the caretakers at this time. The schedule for the care- taking staff has been drawn up so that overtime is eliminated. On recommendation of Fire Chief A. Stong, additional fire ex- tinguishers of a dry chemical na- ture will be installed in all the portables and a large size one in the boiler room at Beverley Acâ€" res School. (Chairman R. Ross and Trustee Sanderson). St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church W.A. has been granted the use of the store-classroom in Bever- ley Acres Plaza for a bazaar on November 2. surance premium for the newly drawn up subscription policy was received by the board. On motion of Trustee Clement, $2,000.00 will be forwarded pending rebates on the old policies. It is expected af- ter this year the annual payments will be approximately $1,478.00. The board has decided to pro- vide transportation for children in grades 1, 2 and 3 from_.Rock- port Crescent to Beverley Acres School until the Crosby Ave. School is ready for use. They will then be transferred there. Primary users-of school accom- modation are the Scouts. Guides, Brownies and Cubs. The local boys’ club meets once a week at McConaghy School as does the community swing, home and school association and ratepayers groups [meet in all the schools during the month. ‘ As the playing field at Rich- mond Hill High School is unfit for use this fall, the board is al- lowing the high school football team to practice on the MacKil- lop school grounds. NORTH YORK :The North York Board of Education Curriculum and Management Committee last week in a split decision decided that any student who stays in high school more than six years will have to pay a fee of $237.00. This is to eliminate disturbers and laggards. A bill ofA$2,956.16 for the in- Despite persistent pres- sure from Mayor Tomlin and members of council Rich- mond Hill is still waiting word from the Ontario Wa- ter Resources Commission on its application for approv- al of the quarter million dol- lar box drain project plan- ned to relieve flooding condi~ tions in Beverley Acres. Several weeks ago th e mayor requested action through the Ontario Minis- ter of Health and was prom- ised a decision at an early date. At the time of going to press the town is still with- out any word from the com- mission. ‘ Still Waiting QClOI‘ “In Essentiais Unity; in Non Essentials Liberty; in all Things Charity: Each year one out of every five families is new in its community, mak- ing a great demand upon a church that is alive to the challenge of a changing and developing country. The Sector vis- itation is of great importance here. Reâ€" cently in a parish 37 calls were made in one district. Of these, 26 were to new people, 13 of whom joined the parish. This is what good lay visiting can do. â€"â€"~ Photo by Lagerquist RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 958 ber 28, 1958, will mark the third anniversary of the organization of the church. The Bible School meets at 9:50 a.m., with classes for all ages. The pastor, Rev. Robert W. Irvin, will bring the message at the 11 am. morning service. Special music will 'be provided by Mr. Douglas Plum- mer, tenor soloist from Toronto. The evening service is at 7 p.m., with the pastor speaking, and Miss Sandra Martin, soprano soloist froin Toronto, singing. area, and a hearty invitation is extended to all to see it and to attend the church “where wel- come is more than a word!" Special services in the Rich- mond Hill Baptist Church at 50 ‘Wrig‘hf St. thisrisufiday, Septem- , ,VO“, A special feature of the entire day will be the showing at 8:15 p.m., of the latest Billy Graham evangelistic film, “The Heart Is a Rebel.” This is the first time that this outstanding full length colour film is being shown in the 3rd Anniversary R.H.BaptistChurch Sunday, Sept. 28 'rojecf Callers at the home of Mayor Tomlin Monday eve- ning were somewhat surpris- ed to be greeted by His Wor- ship decked out in chef’s hat and apron. The mayor was pinch-hitting for his wife in completing the family supply of chili sauce. Mrs. Tomlin had the project partly under way _when she suffered a fractured wrist. The mayor said blending the tasty in- gredients was pleasant and relaxing after grappling with drainage problems. Anyone who doubts the mayor's skill in the culinary- art is wel- come to drop around for a taste. Richmond Hill Town COun- oil has authorized the Mayor to confer with the Ontario Department of Highways of- icials re establishing uniform speed limits within the boun- daries of the town. At m‘vs- ent there are areas of Yonge Street North and South where the limit is more than 30 miles per hour. Council members expressed the opin- ion the 30 mile limit should ____._. -«uu. QAAvuLu be effective everywhere in Richmond Hill. ACCIDENTS I INJURIES 99 | 22 ACCIDENT RECORD RICHMOND HILL Want Uniform Speed Limit Mayor Makes Chili Sauce F ATALITIES 0 1958 Councillor Haggart said he has obtained information which did not agree with estimates pre- sented to council by Engineer Redfern. “The engineer told us a water-softening plan for the plant would cost $100,000,” said Councillor Haggart, “but informa- tion I have received is that it can be had for $40,000.” On the suggestion of Council- lor W. J. Haggart, Richmond Hill Town Council in special session Tuesday night ordered calling for tenders for the new quarter mil- lion dollar water treatment plant be delayed until further informa- tion is received from the engi- neer. Last week council author- ized the engineer to call for tend- ers. Councillor Haggart‘s motion that tenders be held up pending an answer from the engineer was seconded by Councillor Tinker and carried unanimously. ‘â€" Photo by Lagerquist will shgrtly erect an ultra modâ€" ern bulldmg supply plant on a Councillor Haggart also ex- pressed objection that tenders are being called for' a specific type of treatment, the Walker Process. “This narrows the competition, as only one firm can provide this equipment," said Councillor Haggart. The eduncil- .lor said he would pnefer to see tenders called for doing the job of treating the water, irrespec- tive of the method used. Answers The disposal plant addition is equipped with the most modern equipment and is designed to take care of a population of about 16,000. The estimated cost is $357,000. 'Engineering fees am- ounted to $23,004. Delay Tenders The‘ plant is financed by the Water Resources Commission and will be turned over to the muni- cipality. The municipality pays the capital costs in quarterly pay- ments over the 30vyear period and also all operating costs and interest charges. Richmond Hill’s new $357,000 addition to the municipal sewage disposal plant is now in opera- tion and nearing completion. Richmond Hill Town Council met in special session Tuesday eve- ning and discussed with represen- tatives of the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission details of operation. Three operators will be engaged and will be paid at the__rate of $3,240 per annum. The commission is advertishg in “The Liberal" this week for personnel for the operation of the plant. Men chosen will be employees of the Resources Com- mission. - Haggart Asks For Estimated Cost $357,000 Mr. Charlie Rowntree, vice- president and general manager of H. Jones Building Supplies Ltd., Sfation Street, Richmond Hill, announced this week a vast ex- pansion program for this pro- gressive local firm. Plan Ultra Modern New Buiiding Supply Plant DSposaI Plant Addition Is NOW Complete 1r. Rowntree reports the firm CHARLIE ROWNTREE FIRM T0 EXPAND Officials of the firm. in addi- tion to Mr. Rowntree, are: J. Raneri, sales manager; H. Bow- garrds, office manager, and J. Barker, materials supervisor. Mr. Rowntree’s father, who is now associated with the firm, brings 35 years’ experience in the build- ing supply industry to the organ- ization. “The Liberal" joins with I\‘r. Rowntree's many friends a..d customers in wishing him contin- ued success in the futuret ‘ NEWMARKET : Donald Cock- burn, 32, has been named to the dual position of town engineer and industrial commissioner at an annual salary of $8,000. There were eight applications for the position. Mr, Cockburn is a quali- fied engineer and is a son of W. M. Cockburn, York County Agri- cultural Representative.- new one-acre site located on the Kennedy Road in Scarboro Town- ship. Plans call for a ground level warehouse and depressed railway siding. Fork lift trucks will be used for all material handling. Describing the new plant as one of the most modern in the Metropolitan area, Mr. Rowntree stated “the firm will still continue to offer the same high level of service as it has in the past." 7 The head office and present 10- cal facilities will still continue to be located in Richmond Hill. Fu- ture plans call for an entry into the ready-mix field. The last two years’ operations are an in- dication of the phenomenal growth of the organization. In that short period of time the staff has increased from four men and two trucks to 20 men and 11 trucks and a tractor trail- er outfit. Additional warehouse facilities are also available at Ajax. Discussing long term plans for town expansion it was stated that the present plant is now at maxi- mum capacity and cannot have any further extensions. It was stated that if there is any further expansion of town borders it will be entirely dependent on permis- sion to construct a second dis- posal plant on the creek in the west part of town. Water Re- sources officials said it would take a good deal of study to de- termine whether or not permis- sion would be granted to estab- lish a disposal plant on the old waterworks creek. Richmond Hill population now is around the 12,000 mark and when existing sub-division agree- ments are completed the total will be very close to the 16,000 mark, which is the limit of -the capacity of newly completed dis- posal plant. SUTTON : Noble Munroe, North Gwillimbury, one of the original members of North York Health Unit, died suddenly last week. His funeral was held Saturday, September 20 Richmond Hill Fire Hall was the scene, of amusin‘, confusxon, yelps and tears, with a few wild meows thrown about on Tuesday, when an estimated 900 dogs, 500 cats, 4 rabbits and a deodorized skunk received their free anti-rabies shots. A caged squirrel and several budgie birds, also caged, which were brought along with other pets were not treated. Pet owners came from as far away as Port Credit to the Richmond Hill Clinic set up by the Dominion Health of Animals Branch. Dr. W. Allan Ripley, and a doctor from the Canada Department of Agriculture administered the serum to the pets; the inoculation program getting under way well before the official time of 3 p.m., since dog» owners were lined up, ready and waiting for action half an hour ahead of time. The line-up continued un- til well after 8 o’clock in the evening, and there was every kind of dog present, includ- ing tiny Chihuahuas, great danes, a muzzled Whippet and a dog with a scotch-taped mouth. There were as many as four dogs to a customer, and one woman brought her four cats, closely held in her arms. As the old saying goes. "They fought like dogs and cats", but there were no serious casualties. Almost 1000 Pets Get Rabies Shots R. Hill Fire Hall HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 If the town approves the rec- ommendation it is proposed to proced with the work early next The Metropolitah Conservation Authority Advisory Committee has proposed a development pro- gram for the area at an estimat- ed cost of $30,000, of which Rich- mond Hill will be responsible for $15,000. Representatives of the horticul- tural society, service clubs and other interested organizations as well as citizens generally are in- vited to attend the meeting. Deputy-reeve Donald L_ Plaxton. has announced that a public meeting to discuss the proposed improvement to the Mill Street Pond area will be held in the council chambers, Wednesday evening, Oct. 8th, at 7:30 p.111. Busy Session Three tenders totalling $65,104.90 were let by Vau- ghan Township Council Monday evening at its regular meeting. Township Consulting Engineer Keith Hopper stated the Sharp Company was desirous, he had been told, of rectifying the im- pression it had left in the town- ship, and he pointed out the company had had to sub-contract the work which had been unsat- isfactoxjy. Deputy-reeve Kirk felt the onus for getting the work properly done was on the company award- ed the contract. He remarked, “Once bitten, twice shy,” and expressed the opinion the second low tender of DelBrocco Conâ€" struction Co. of $45,825.00 should be accepted. He remarked work done by the company for the township had proved most satis- factory and the owners were hea- vy Vaughan taxpayers. “I think people in business in the town- ship should receive considera- tion,” Mr. Kirk stated. Vaughan Awards $65,104 Tenders Watermains for the Ball Subdivision, which embraces Uplands Ave., Fairlea Ave., Thornhill Ave., and River- side Blvd., approximately 8,500 feet, were the largest item contracted for and caused the most controversy in the letting of the contract. Of the five tenders submitted for the work, high was Jas. McKay at $52,156.90; Carl Sharp Construction Ltd. was lowest at $43,397.00. However Deputy-reeve Robert Kirk who was chairman of the Water- works when the water area first was created, was critical of the company’s installation work then. It was contended ninety water services had to be replaced. There was disag- reement with the company over removing stones left on the road following construction, and that jobs were some- times left until the convenience of the contractor. Public Meeting Will' Consider Pond Proposals Councillor V. Ryder believed the $3,428‘00 lower tender should be accepted. he argued the con- sulting engineer, “could handle the contractor." When it was moved by Councillor J. Bryson, seconded by Councillor E. W. An- stey that the DelBrocco bid for $45,825.00 be accepted, Mr. Ryd- er asked that his opposing vote be recorded. Mr. Kirk, who pre- sided in the absence of Reeve J. Perry, instructed Clerk J. M. McDonald to do so. The estimated cost of the we- termain . had fibeen $41,570.50, however the tender submitted in- cluded 3 $1,000.00 contingency fee, and $1,500. for a water con-. nection for the Thornhill Golf Club which is to be paid by the club if it desires the service. Sidewalks on Yonge St, Sidewalk construction will be carried out by George Porter Construction Company which was low bidder at $10,927.50. There were seven tenders received with Beamish Construction C0,, high- est at $13,935.00. The estimated cost had been set at $18,765.00. Mr. Hopper pointed out the pro- ject will probably cost $12,000. as $1,000. for the raising of wa- ter shut-oi? valves had not been asked for on the tender forms. Of the cost $7,655.00 is eligible for the provincial Department of Highway subsidy._ Councillor Anstey Eommented, “The sidewalks are cheaper this year than last”. Thornridge Drive Paving The paving,of Thornridge Drive from Brook St_ to the west lim- its on local improvement was the third tender let. Miller Paving was the successful low bidder at $8,352.00. Of the six tenders sub- The sidewalks to be built are along Yonge St. from Steele’s Ave. to Loblaw’s, from Thornhill Golf Course to the Langstaff School, fromLangstaflF Road to Rosevelt Drive. and from Carr- ville Road to Vaughan Road. Wed" 0d. 8": Single Copy YOUR HOME PAPER {ALL THE NEWS OF THE DISTRICT All interested are urged to at- tend the Oct'ober 8th meeting as the opinions expressed will in large measure influence the rec- ommendation to be made to council. It is expected represen- tatives of the Metro Conservation organization will be in attend- 81108. year, and supporters of the scheme declare that the pond and neighbouring grounds can be made into one of the choicest spots in the whole Toronto area. ,1 ,udzLA -r - -.. Town council took no definite action on the proposal when it was presented at a recent meet- ing. Deputy-reeve Plaxton, chair- man of the Parks Commission, asked time to study the proposal and said he would consult with members of his committe and in- terested local organizations. mitted, Geo. Porter Construction was high at $9,965.00. In July Engineer Hopper estimated the cost would be $10,240.00. The township road department is do- ing the reduired ditching and gravelling prior to the laying of the asphalt base paving which Miller Paving is expected to start by October 15. Three interested Thornridge Drive ratepayers were present. They thanked the council for its help in getting the matter of paving the street through the “red tape" this summer. They asked that a “Not 3 Through Street” sign be erected at the entrance to Thornridge Drive to discourage motorists who erron- eously believe they can get through to Bathurst St. from Yonge Street. House Numbering Councillor Bryson, who with Deputy-reeve Kirk, serves on the Metropolitan Conservation Au- thority, called attention to the pioneer festival to be held Sat- urday afternoon, September 27, in Dalziel Park, Edgeley, and stated the public was cordially invited to attend. West Scott Ratepayers A letter was received from Mr. W. J. Williams of the West Scott Homeowners“ Association. asking council what the cost of having their road paved or double chip- ped under local improvement would be. It was agreed to ask the association to let the coun- cil know the roads involved and the engineer would be instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost. __ Councillor Jesse Bryson told the council the township “dog situation" seemed to be well in hand with the full time dog cat: cher and truck. Complaints have been answered immediately and the dog catcher has been visit» ing the various parts of the town- ship, periodically, and also sell- ing dog licences to those persons who have neglected to purchase them this year} In reply to a question concern- ing house numbering by the Thornridge ratepayers, Deputy- reeve Kirk stated a uniform sys- tem had been decided upon by the committee, Mr. Kirk. Coun- cillor Anstey, and Engineer Hop- per, which would include the en~ tire township. However, the wa- ter area and Thornhlll Village will be the first to be renumbered: under the new system. Markham Township is co-operating in the project along Yonge St. and in Thornhill. Correct numbers will be sup- plied to householders by the township, and they will be ln~ formed of the project by letter. The local postmistress will be notified of the changes. ‘ Dogs - “Well in Hand” __ (Continued on page 3) SINGLE COPY 10c 10 Cents