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Richmond Hill Public School Board met for its in- augural meeting on Monday evening, January 5, in the at- tractive board room at the L. M. McConaghy School. Trus- tee L. D. Clement, who was elected chairman in late Nov- ember to fulfill the unexpired term of former chairman, and now a town councillor, Robert Ross, was re-elected chair- man for 1959. He was nominated by Trustee Joseph Rabin- owitch. Mr. Clement has served on the board for the past three years and has been especially interested in long range planning for school accommodation. Inaugural M eeting L Clement '59 Chairman Local Public School Bd. secretary of the board, Mrs. Dorothy Street, presided for the election. Trustee Mrs. Margaret Souhtwell was nominated by Mr. Clement as vice-chairman. For the past several years Mrs. South- well has served on the Personnel Committee. Committee appoint- ments for the current year have not been selected as yet. Rev. James O’Neil of St. Mary’s Anglican Church opened the first meeting of the new year with prayer, calling upon God for guidance and assistance for those elected to head elementary edu- cation for the boys and girls of Richmond Hill. Councillor Mumberson Heads Roads Committee Markham Township There will be little change in the makeup of the 1959 Markham Township Committees. In ‘the one major shift Councillor L. Mumberson will take over the chairmanship of the largest gov- ernment department at the mun- icipal level, the road committee, succeeding Councillor S. Watson. Mr. Watson will remain a member of the committee.» The committee appointments were announced by Reeve W. L. Clark at Monday’s inaugural meeting. In announcing the change in the chairmanship of the road committee Reeve Clark stated he felt it was a good thing to rotate the chairmanship from year to yea The third member of the com Vittee will be Coun- cillor J. MacNeil. Councillor MacNeil will again head the important water commit- tee. Serving with him will be Deputy-reeve W. Dean who like Mr. MacNeil resides in Water Area No. 1 and Councillor Mum- .berson. ‘ The other committee appoint- ments are as follows, (the first name is the chairman). Finance -â€"Deputy-reeve Dean and Coun- cillor Wa‘tson; Police -â€" Council- lors Mumberson and MacNeil; Fire ‘-â€"- Councillor Watson and Deputyâ€"reeve Dean; Property and Parks â€"- Deputy-reeve Dean and Councillor Watson. Planning Board Appointments were also com- pleted to the seven member plan- ning board. The two new mem- bers will be Mr. Stan Richardson of Victoria Square and Mr. Alec Maynard of Thornhill. They will replace Messrs. A. LeMasurier and C. Laurin who recently re- signed. The other members of the board are, H. Sissons of Box Grove, H. Brennan of Thornlea, and F. Brumwell of Victoria Square, Council representatives will be Reeve Clark and Council- lor Mumberson. Metro Conservation In a year end report to coun- cil Mr. C. Clifford of Doncaster one of Markham’s two represent- atives on the Metropolitan and Toronto Conservation Authority stated a half a million people made use of the various parks in 1958. The expanded work of the authority which was an outgrowth of Hurricane Hazel in 1954 in- cludes flood and pollution control, R. H. Poiice Set Five Year' Record The Town of Richmond Hill has every right to be proud of its police force under the direct-ion of Chief R. P. Robbins. Since Chief Robbins took over the force in 1954, it has set a record that has not been broken by any other police department. For the five straight years from 1954 to 1959, between December 24 and January 1 of each year, the force has not had to make one arrest or charge to do with over-indulgence or drinking and driving due to too much celebration of the holiday season. From December 29 until Jan- uary 6 this year, the department investigated 76 occurances, inclu- ding six minor thefts and five ac- cidents. Again, most of these hapâ€" penings could have occured at any time of year; not just at New Year’s. *At 1.00 pm. on January 3, at the intersection of Yonge and Centre Streets, a two car collis- ion occured between cars driven by Gordon Varley, 30, of RR. 1, Richmond Hill and William Wier, 18, of RR. 2, Maple. There were no injuries and only minor dam- age, but Wier has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with having a dangerous vehicle Richmond Hill Lions Hall Monday, Jan. 12“: WHEN YOU NEED IT WILLIAMS SECRETARIAL SERVICE TU. 4-2208 HELP There is now a total enrollment of 2,588 pupils in the five local schools with an average daily at- tendance in December of 2,165. School with highest enrollment is MacKillop School with 641, next Beverley Acres with 633, then Walter Scott with 480, McConaghy with 425, and Crosby Heights with 409 students. Members of the board which meets regularly the second and fourth Thursdays in Mchnaghv Séhool board room are Chairman Clement; Vice-Chairman South- well, Trustee Mrs. Virginia Sul- ly, Trustee Rabinowitch. Trustee Harold Sanderson, and new Trus- tee Cecil Williams. park development, reforestation, and such conservation projects as farm ponds. In 1958 some 385,000 trees were planted and 55 farm ponds were subsidized. As part of its winter work program to' aid unemployment the authority will give work to 100 men. The authority will shortly re- quest the Federal government to participate in a flood control plan which would include the constuc- tion of 13 multi-purpose dams and acquisition of flood control land. The importance of such a pro- gram is borne out by the fact that since 1804 this area has suffered 34 severe floods. In reply to questions by Reeve Clark concerning the acquisition of the former Bruce Mill property located between the fifth and sixth concessions which to date is the only conservation project in Markham, Mp. Clifford stated progress has been slow but that the matter hasn’t been droppod. Mr. Clifford stated one of the main reasons the authority has been developing park land in the outlaying areas is because the price of land nearer the centres of population has become exhor- bitant. One of the first tasks of the 1959 water committee will be to study a report of the engineer setting forth township policy. re- garding the payment of frontages and flankages under 10ca1 im- provement plans. The first appli- cation of this new policy will be in Doncaster. Natural Gas . . Council will not support a resoâ€" lution of lthe City of Woodstock calling on the provincial governâ€" ment to nationalize the distribu- tion and sale of natural gas throughout the province. Woodâ€" stock Council suggested it be takâ€" en out of private hands and be placed under the jurisdiction of “AU-1-.. r...\._.. "a a government commission similar to hydro. ‘Councillor MacNeil seemed to echo the feelings of council when he stated the pub- licly owned hydro needs some competition. A 11rd 7 A further request from Mr. J. Baker of Doncaster for permisâ€" sion to build on his lot in Donâ€" caster will be studied in light of the engineers’ report. Council has insisted that Mr. Baker solve the drainage problems associated with the property before issuance of a building permit. And inadequate brakes. Sgt. Rai- ney investigaged. Last Saturday, at 4.00, p.m., on Yonge Street near the Richmond Theatre, a car driven by Mike Roe, 17, of Richvale, struck young Glen Davis, 6, also of Richvale. The boy darted out from between the cars in one lane of traffic and into the path of Roe‘s car. He received minor bruises. Constable Ted Green investigated. On January 5 at 8:45 am. a two car collision occured in front of the High School on Wright Street. The drivers were Arild Anderson, 29, of Richmond Hill, and Fred Donaldson, 40, of Richmond Hill. There were no injuries and only minor damage. No charges were laid by the investigating officer, Constable Deyman. On Friday, January 2, the de- partment arrested three' men on a Charge of theft of two complete rear wheels from a car during the first part of December. Charged are Fred Brown, 18, and his bro- ther, Carl. 19, both of Jefferson, and Ron Nason, 29 of Oak Ridges. Jefferson School Election Seven Return H. Betts To 2nd Term As Trustee Eight ratepayers Were present last Monday evening when Jef- fersqn School Section trustees held their annual meeting. Later one more ratepayer put in an ap- pearance, bringing the number of parents present to four. Trustee H. Betts returned for a second three year term, in his remarks, mentioned the disap- pointment of the board, that their efforts were so poorly re- warded by the ratepayers. Almost two hundred notices were mailed to ratepayers as well as an ad- vertisement being put in ‘The Liberal” and the usual notices posted as laid down by the school act. Since each year the attend- ance at the annual meeting has dwindled, it was moved and pass- ed that this practise (notice by mail) be discontinued, as it had proved to be a complete waste of money and effort. The school inspector’s report was most satisfactory. He stated that academically, the school was in first class condition, and that it was being run well within the average for Vaughan Township. Mr. Gibson also wrote that the hiring of a fifth teacher had al- lowed the. principal adequate time for supervision of all grades. The enrollment to date is 145. The financial picture was also satisfying in that the mainten- ance of ,the school had not risen over the previous year and a substantial balance was left on hand. He then covered the township water supply, street numbering, winter works program, adminisâ€" tration and elections. In closing, Mr. Perry invited all those inter.- ested to be present at any coun- cil meeting, and to feel free to tour the township building. Congratulates Fire Dept. . . At the end of his address, Reeve Perry, speaking for all the members of council, publicly con- gratulated the Maple and Rich- vale Fire Departments for their work in combatting a serious fire Monday afternoon. A"Â¥h2“aotficr mehlbers of council each addressed the meeting and generally thanked the public for their support. Maple Well Tendcg‘s ......_r_- . The meeting then became a regular council business meet- ing, and the first item on the agenda was the tenders for the Maple well. ... . l, L_ __ I959. Inaugural 8: Business Meeting The well, which is to be on Keele Street near the Dalziel Park, is to be 95 feet deep and will produce at least 100 gallons per ‘ {minute c1 “nu-Mu“ Three tenders were submitted: International Water Supply Lim- itedâ€"$27,109; 9. Rutledgeâ€" A ,2.‘._ $17,500; and Charles Snider ~â€" $20,500. After considerable discussion by council and deliberation by township engineers, Deputy-reeve Ryder moved the bid of Mr. Rut- ledge be accepted. Councillor An.- stey seconded the motion and it was carried. .- u... . J,A___,‘ Reeve Perry said “This doesn’t mean the mains are going down the street tomorrow, just the water supply.” New Fire’Car Tenders were amo cauea on a new fire car for the township. The old car, a Dodge Regent, had gone 56,000 miles and was in poor shape. _ . p as..- 1.:An 1:79: allay». The lowest of five bids was submitted by William Neal of Richmond Hill. It gave a trade-in value of $1,260 on the old car and a difference of $1,700 for a uL L..-. auu a mud”- - similar 1959 model with heavy duty springs and shocks. On the recommendation of Councillor Bryson, Deputy-reeve Ryder moved Mr. Neal’s bid be “1”. Ann‘nxv ennâ€" “J M»; ...V . . accepted. Councillor Anstey sec- o‘nded the motion and it was car- ried unanimously. Reeve Perry interjected, “No bids on a Volks- wagon?” -Planning Board Appt. ' ‘ The first of four appointments made was deferred for one we‘ek. It was tothe planning board. The name of Mr. Darrell Goulding, on the board nine years was the only one submitted, and Councillor B. Ralph felt there should be an opportunity for other names to be submitted. High School Board 7 mL ...a. 4,. nnsu unuuv. "v..-â€" The next appointment was to the High School Board. Council- lor Bryson moved Mr. M. Kinnee be reâ€"appointed as a very quali- fied member. Councillor Anstey seconded the motion which was carried by un- animous decision. Metfo Planning _ .. "‘__J Then came the important task incuu n u. ....... B I Councillor Ralph then proposed Councillor Anstey as the town-- ship representative on the Metro Planning Board. He agreed, so Councillor Bryson seconded the motion and it was carried by un- animous decision. - Metro Conservation ." “Am--- AIL‘th v v v--~ Last year, Councillor Bryson and former Deputy-reeve Robert Kirk were the township repre- sentatives on the Metro Conser- vation Authority. For this year, Councillor Anstey proposed Mr. Bryson, Deputy-reeve Ryder sec- onded the motion and it was Car- ried by unanimous decision. For the other member, Deputy- reeve Ryder proposed former Councillor Bill Agar from Nash- 1ville. Councillor Bryson second- ‘ed the motion and it was carried by unanimous decision. Relief Statement ‘ (Continued from page 1) The Eelieffivsitrat‘ement for the were also callpd on a of naming a new trustee. Mr. Jack Passmore was nominated but declined to let his name stand. Mr. Passmore, who has in the past served two terms on the board, had this to say, “School business is big business and I feel quite seriously that the pos- ition of trustee should be shared by all the ratepayers and not be imposed on a few old reliables." Mr. Passmore spoke also of the lack of parental interest, and was appalled to think that so few parents were interested in who were to be the persons more or less responsible for their child- ren’s education. Mr. Francis Pow- ell, withdrawing his nomination agreed with Mr. Passmore entire- ly stating that when school taxes account for more than half of the tax bill it is time people came out to these meetings to find out where their tax dollars are being spent. A vote of thanks was tendered by Mr. Carson Whalen, a present member of the board to Mr. Stan Leno, “not only for his time but the good hard work he has done around the school." Mr. Leno is beginning his sixth year as trus- tee and during his tenure has taken a personal interest in the maintenance of the school. Mr. Betts agreed to stand for a second term and his election was gratefully acknowledged by those present. ‘ The meeting was then adjourn- ed. month of December was read to council by Clerk MacDonald. The total amount paid out for the month was $2,856.00. For the same period last year, the pay- ments were only $800.00. The highest months in 1958 were Feb- ruary and March~ at $1,800.00, so relief is up by $1,000 over last year. Mr. MacDonald also told council the combined provincial and federal subsidy is 80 per cent this year as'opposed to 50 per cent last year. He added that on the basis of thesefigures, there is more unemployment this' win- ter than last. Councillor Anstey moved the money be paid out; Deputy-reeve Ryder seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. New Electrical Plant ' The “Borinski Agreement", concerning the erection of an e1- ectrical plant across from Dal- ziel Park, had been prepared in accordance with the specifications laid doWn by the planning board, so it was carried by mutual agree- ment. Street Name Changes A by-law was passed to change the names of certain streets wi- thin the township. Mill Road in Richvale is now Weldrick Road; Pemberton Crescent South is now Pemberton Road; Avenue Road is now Percy Crescent; Scott Drive west of the subdivision is now Bryson Drive (named after Coun- cillor Jesse Bryson); and Garden Avenue in Concord is now Rock- view Gardensi Street Numbering Another by-law was passed standardiing the street numbering in the area bounded by Steeles, Bathurst, the lst Concession and Yonge Street. Concession Roads will now start numbering at 700 at Steeles. Those running east and west will new number from 1 to 750 west from Yonge Street per concession. In other words, the numbering will be every 50 feet on main roads and every 20 feet on concession and side roads. This system conforms with that used by Metro. Councillor Ralph, who was not familiar with the détails of the by-law, asked that it be shelved for one week to give‘him time to study it. However, when he was told the 1958 council had taken eight months to prepare it, he agreed to its passing. May Avenue Drainage . . A report on the May Avenue drainage problems was given to council by Clerk MacDonald, which stated the project was well underway. Under the new items of busi- ness, Councillor Anstey mention- ed‘the need of a new member on the Community Centre Commitâ€" tee in Thornhill. ClerE'M’acDonald will get the necessary information for the ap- pointmeqt: _ ..A,A__1 kw ............ Councillor Bryson questioned council on the matter of Dutch Elm Disease control program. The general feeling was that the Conservation Authority was equipped to do it, so let them. And in preparation for the Ra- bies meeting ,which will be held this week at the Ve'lore Hall, Mr. Bryson asked if there :was any report on the disease in the town- ship. He was told no, and was inâ€" formed by Councillor Anstey that fox hunting in this area must be a; good business “since we pay 1 ‘r,__ avfiountyiafiithe ears and Mark- ham pays on the tails.” The Richmond Hill Lions Club gave away another jack- pot at the weekly bingo held last Monday night with the lucky winner Mrs. G. ‘8. Bay- ler of Richvale really start- ing off the New Year in a “prosperous” way by taking home $300.00! GOLDEN LION 13 NUMBERS $5 “Give the Lady " The Jackpot!” . Wins $300. Town Council Meeting Police Ask For Salary Increase In Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Police Associa-‘ tion request for substantial wage increase and changes in working conditions was read to Town Council at its first session of the year Monday night. It was refer- red to the Police Committee on motion of Deputyâ€"reeve Tinker and Councillor Bradstock. The only comment was by Deputy- .reeve Tinker who said some cond- itions referred to applied equally to employees in the Works De- partment and if there were con- cessions to the police therewould be echoes in other departments where employees are rendering equally essential services. Now Asked Sgt. ........ $4,150. $4,760; Acting Sgt. 4,050. 4,640. ‘lst Class Const. 3,950. 4,530. 2ndClass Const. 3,750. 4,350. 3rd Class Const. 3,450. 3.960. Probationer .. 3,150. 3,620. The request for increased sal- ary schedule asked also for reg- ular rate of pay for overtime and an'allowance of three hours pay for attending court in off- ,time. § Appointments -P01ibe are asking pay increases of about 15 per cent. The sug- gested schedule of increases is as follows; ’â€"r r r ‘Tlleménhual appointments by- law was passed making ,gppoint- ments as follows: " Council’s representative on Planning Board, Councillor R. P. Ross. VPlanning Board Members re- appointed, Norman A. Todd and Ross Scrimger. -'I:ib1;ary fioard Members, Coun- cillors Paterson and Haggart and Gordon MacLaren. ' ArenarBoard: 'CVouncillors Brad- stock and Paterson. \Councillor Elsie’ Gibbs smilingly announces that Ernest Marks of Ben- son Ave., Oak Ridges, (on the right of the above picture) is the lucky winner of the diamond ring being presented to him by Alvin Di Salvo, owner of Di m ‘ ' STARTING TIME PM; $50 grzkgg NU M B E R S C All. E D: Jâ€"ACKPOT 'iné for septic tank installation to serve the shopping centre plan- ned in Markham Twp., just south of Richmond Hill limits. The let- ter stated that the septic tank installation was not desirable as it would be detrimental to the ad- joining area and suggested coun~ cil give further consideration to the request. Councillor Haggart moved that the Health Unit be advised of the details of Richmond Hill council action in the matter which was a resolution that the town’s terms for providing water and sewer service to the shopping centre are the annexation of the commercial area. “We suggested to Mr. Mac- Kay that he make that proposition to Markham Township Council,” said Councillor Haggart. Council members expressed the opinion that if council refuses to supply the ser ices a permit will be granted for septic tanks. Councillor Paterson observed that the water requirements of the proposed shopping centre will be substantial and that Richmond Hill council should keep in mind the ever growing demand with- in the town and the limitations of the existing supply. ‘ Deputyâ€"reeve Tinker said that at the hearing for re-zoning the area the owners had stated pro- vision had been made for servic- Councillor J. W. Bradstock sug- gested council should at the earl- iest possible date give considera- tion to‘plans for providing roads in the industrial areas. He sugâ€" gested an early meeting with the Industrial Commissioner. Mr. Bradstock suggested the same ear- ly consideration for a program of parks development and a side- walks construction program. 'Lamon THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, January 8, 1959 In? A ________.___â€"â€"â€"i,, a)\m1minu\mu\lmun“mnu111111111mull“\mum1ilulul\\\\u“mnu1\\\m\\\m\m\mmuumunumnnnummmlmummmmm 50 YONGE ST. S. 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