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We cater to Banquets, Wed. ding Parties, business gather- ings or special events of any kind. - For table and banquet reservations Telephone AV. 5-4303 Yangtze Pagoda Restaurant Q ' ’ ‘ North of Richmond Hill ‘ . on Highway No. 11 v, Delicious «- Canadian $23 Food Also A MEETING OF YORK COUNTY WHEAT PRODUCERS will be held MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 1:30 P.M. in the AGRICULTURAL BOARD ROOM, BOTSFORD ST., NEWMARKET All wheat producers are requested to attend to receive a report of the Ontario Wheat Producers Association, elect a county committee apd_ dealflwith such other V busifies§ as may come before the meeting. Guest Speaker: Mac Carroll, local member for Essex and Kent. FRANCES MORTON, Member Zone 6 Licensed Mechanic- Repairs To All Makes ‘Of Cars Specializing In English Automobiles Tune-ups if Texaco Products * Towing Service ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-1773 Monday, Feb. 2nd PAINTING 8. DECORATING FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP We are open on Christmas and New Year’s Day. 'Phone your res- ervation now for Christmas Dinner Exclusive Comtortable Dining Rooms. Seating 300 People CANADA’S FINEST CHINESE CUISINE ALL WORK GUARANTEED Served OUR GARAGE A. E. PECK AV. 5-4745 SHIRT 553M Incensed that the resident: (whose average age is 74) must put up with such condiâ€" tions, Mrs. Alice Sheridan, auxiliary president of the York Manor Women‘s Auxil- iary said "unless a guarantee was received in the next few days that a new home would be constructed for use by next November, a petition will be launched and we’ll get everyone in the county to sign it.” Â¥ Reeve Fred Armstrong of Woodbridge, commissioner of the county home for the aged, blames the delay in ac- quiring a new building on Metro Toronto, who has, he says, an 85 percent interest in the home. Eeeve Arm- strong said a new home could be built for about $1,000,000, a per capita cost of $10.20 on a 20-year debenture since the Welfare Department would pay half the cost. Further to the unsatisfact- ory conditions at York Man- or, the Women's Auxiliary has launched a county-wide telephone protest campaign calling for better heating conditions. Temperatures in the female sleeping quarters, recorded on Friday of last week, showed the following readings: 3 p.m., 40 degrees' 4.45 pm, 38 degrees; 5.37 p.m., 35 degrees â€" but at 10 pm. when westerly winds abated, the temperature rose to a high _of_48 gegreeg Record 35 Degree Temp. At York Manor Home PHIL. EARTH ‘lflllfllfiilfilmlll Turner 4-44! I Storage space, cupboards, etc. should have a priority in reno- vating the older school, said Mr. Clement further. Trustee Cecil Williams was of the opinion it was not expensive to fix up older classrooms and he believed such suggestions should come from the building committee, of which he is a member, in the form of a motion to the board. Following a request for direction from the Board to the building committee by Trustee Harold Sanderson, Chairman of the local pub’lic school board L. D. Clement outlined further renovation plans for Richmond Hill’s old- est public school, L. M. McConaghy at last Thursday night’s regular meeting. ' Chairman Clement stated the school on Yonge Street should be equipped with a view to using it as a senior school later. Trustee Mrs. Margaret Southwell was of the opinion the four bigger rooms on the top floor could be used for a senior school programme in the future. Storage Space Needed Supervising - Principal Duard Rose said it had been suggested that the land behind the taxi stand by the school be leased for a portable as the kindergarten at McConaghy will require more space. “There are 83 blind persons in York County, aged from infancy to old age, who are cared for by the Canadian Institute for the Blind,” Walter Simmons, ,field secretary for the institute told Field Sec’y For Blind Chairman Clement felt it would be better to purchase ad- ditional properties, probably at the Pleasantville or MacKillop school sites. He said he couldn’t see putting a portable in the sug- gested locationu It was pointed out more stor- age space for desks and other equipment unused at present but stored at McConaghy, was nec- essary. The space at McConaghy is considered too valuable for such use now. ' The final meeting of the January Session of York County Council was held at Newmarket on Thursday of last week, when representatives from the Mental Health Unit, and from the Canadian Institute for the Blind, pet- itioned council for grants to be made to them in 1959. Also on the agenda were two reports: (1) The report of the 1958 Warden and Commissioners and (2) The re- port of the 1958 York Manor Commission, 7_ Reeve John Perry stated, “We 1 spend money and I suggest $250. is a v the Mental Health Unit to carry on, wi in York County. I suggest this be done.” Consider Renovation L M. McConaghy School Trustee Williams said he had examined the fire safety of Mc- Conaghy and that due to compliâ€" ance with the Fire Marshall’s regulations in 1957, the school was within the fire code estab- lished in March, 1958. He stated recent renovations had ‘the local fire chief's approval. The Rev. D. Davis reported on rehabilitation work be- ing done in “half-way” houses throughout the county, for those former patients of mental hospitals who are now re- cuperating, stating these people were still under hospital supervision. He spoke very highly of the volunteer work- ers who assist in the rehabilitating of these people. Reeve Fred Armstrong moved the Mental Health Unit’s request for $250. be referred to the Finance Com- mittee, after asking Rev. Davis if this was the only grant to be called for â€" and on hearing that there would be no other request made to the various municipalities connected with York County. Local Trustees Prices on stoker coal have been obtained by the board and it was decided to experiment with the $13.25 per ton coal at McConaghy School on Trustee Sanderson’s motion. Government assistance for re- lief work was discussed. It was pointed out it must first have federal and provincial govern- ment approval. It must be proved that people who are employed would have been a public charge, also the contractor would have to employ them. Week-End Use of Schools County Council Hears '58 Report ( From Warden And CommiSsioners Chairman Sellers Asks York Replace Outdated ManorHome,Newmarket have to have clothing and trans- portation provided to attend the school for the blind; and when they leave school after being edu- cated and trained for work the in- stitute continues to assist them until they are self-supporting. Bill 80 Again In presenting the 1958 Warden and Commissioners report, Reeve Armstrong stated, for the benefit of the new members of County Council, there are pending before 1.1.. A..L__:- Il.._.l_l..“ 1a---.1 concurred with Reeve Armstrong. as did the whole of council. that immediate action was needed. The County Solicitor, J. D. Lu- cas. was then asked to comment and Mr. Lucas said that since the last session of County Court he had interviewed other municipal solicitors and York County is not the only body connected with this situation. “All the fringe muni- cipalities are having the same troubles." He said that he believ- ed an earlv decision in this mat- The boiler at MacKillop School is considered inefficient. Trustee Williams felt the manufacturer should be consulted. Chairman Clement advocated consulting some competent engineers. Trustee Sanderson, reporting regarding previously discussed use of the schools on week-ends, stated that keeping schools open on week-ends may lead to com. plaints from caretakers. He said one point of opposition was to putting coats and rubbers in classrooms. Mr. Sanderson felt the schedule of rates for use of the schools on week-ends should Silll Seek Ruling On Bill 80 be revised In a further report Trustee Sanderson said the auditor sugâ€" gests that accounts should be paid only after they are certified by a member of the board. “The onus is falling on the secretary to receive and pay accounts, though she may not be sure it is right, because it isn’t certified by a board member,” he said. Trus- tee Sanderson also asked, “Are we using a proper receipt book at the schools to properly record what goods are delivered?” Mr. Sanderson answered by saying, “No, we aren’t. Accounts should be first listed, then approved.” Supervising Principal Rose contended, “The principal veri- fies that goods have been receiv- ed." Trustee Sanderson still be- lieved a receipt book should be in each school for the principal to sign when he receives goods. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Williams, that the board set up a proper receiving record for each principal and mainten- ance supervisor to sign when goods are received. County Council, in requesting a grant. Mr. Simmons said the society also works to prevent blindness. Outlining some of the commitments the institute has to meet Mr. Simmons explained that in some cases school age children Secretary Mrs. Street wonder- ed if all accounts must be certi- fied by a board member, it would hold up payment for a longer time. Trustee Williams said he didn’t think it would be necess- ary to initial every invoice. Mrs. Southwell pointed out Mrs. Street has the authority to pay bills up to $500.00, after which the chairman must give approval. Fuel Oil Tender Awarded Tenders for fuel oil were op- ened. Though the Shell Oil tender was $4.00 cheaper, it was decided on motion of Trustee Sanderson to give the tender for 1959 to I. D. Ramer and Son, whose price was 13.6c per gallon at MacKill- op, and 13.8c per gallon in Bev- erley Acres. Trustee Williams suggested in future tender ads should carry the notation “low- est or any tender not necessar- ilyr apceptecl’j. Other fuel oil prices received were Imperial Oil, same as the Ramer price; B.A. 17.6c and 15.6c â€"â€" this is the domestic price; and Shell, 13.5c per gallon for Mac- Killop School and 13.7c per gal- lon for Beverley Acres School. Plans are being completed for the official opening of Crosby Heights School on February 4. On Trustee Sully’s request, $65.00 for catering by Mr. Gray was au- thorized for the occasion. Contract Price Less Following a request for their comments from the town plan- ning board, the school board in- dicated its approval for the an- nexation of Rumble Avefl, for residential purposes by the town. The contract price for the Wal- ter Scott School has been revis- ed to $188,625.00, $1,100.00 less than the original price, due to Trustee Sanderson of the build- ing committee obtaining figures for having a multiâ€"purpose room built of cement blocks rather than “We have the power to is a very small sum for on, with 175,000 people GO LION % f‘ h 8P, 5 NLUaAEBtgks $90 ilTfiRleERyMCEEME% NUMBERS $90 bricks. Word has been received from the Department of Educa- tion that the provincial grant per classroom at the Walter Scott School will be on a basis of $16,460.00. Consult Dept. of Education Secretary Mrs. Dorothy Street was’ asked to find out who sets the equalization factor on assess- ment on which provincial grants are based, and to see that it is readjusted to correspond to the town’s higher assessment. The board authorized her to write a letter to the Department of Edâ€" ucation asking what is the provâ€" incial equalizing factor in Rich- mond Hill. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Public School Inspector, Mr. W. J. McLeod, and one to the town clerk, Mr. R. Lynett. Inspector McLeod has advised the board in regard to the Bev- erley Acres Public School that no increases in grant will be al- lowed on this school when con- sidered as a unit. The original cost for the first part was $280,- 600. This must remain. Total cost of the school will be $385,- 000., with $339,800. eligible for provincial grants. This is $16,181. per classroom. Following the reading of the above clauses Reeve Armtsrong denounced the Municipal Board for its lack of decision in these matters during the past six years and said, “We are still getting the same old run-around. six years later! It’s time the Municipal Board got its feet off the desk and did something about this un- finished business in the County of York.” Reeve Armstrong then declared, “we should elect an- other Castro and go into Queen’s Park and get an immediate deâ€" cision from the Municipal Board.” Reeve R. J. Pollock rose to say, “I can hardly go along with the pastâ€"warden to take such drastic action as that of 1837,” but he 3. The County of York is obligâ€" ed to pay a portion of the cost of administration of justice. An application to determine the prin- ciples upon which this payment shall be calculated was made beâ€" fore the Ontario Municipal Board in 1957. Judgment in this matter was reserved and no decision as yet has been given. 7 On Supervising Principal Du- ard Rose’s recommendation. Trustee Sanderson moved 50 stacking chairs be purchased for MacKillop Public School. Mr. Rose said that in winter more children find it necessary to stay at school at lunch time. He also got board approval to have text books repaired by Miss Staunton, a teacher. A Union Jack and a Canadian Ensign, both nylon.‘ two mount- ing poles and a bracket, and a picture of the Queen will be pur- chased for the new Crosby School. Mrs. Southwell moved two mounts for basketball be pur- chased for the Crosby School gym from Madsen Gym Equipment, of Unionville for $700.00 New maps for the school costing around $800.00 are to be purchased, as well as 12 magazines for each school library at a cost of $300. Thomhaven School 2. In 1955 the Council of the County of York made an Appli- cation to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order directing pay- ment to the County of York by Metropolitan Toronto by reason of undue burden brought about by the passing of the Metropol- itan Toronto Act. The decision of the Board was similarly re- served and not given. Since the last meeting of County Council the County Solicitor attended be- fore the Chairman of the On- Ontario Municipal Board and un- derstands that a decision will be made in the near future. In presenting the 1958 Warden and Commissioners report, Reeve Armstrong stated, for the benefit of the new members of County Council, there are pending before the Ontario Municipal Board three matters of outstanding im- portance to the county of York: A Trustee Harold Sanderson won- dered if the new school for re- tarded children comes to Rich- mond Hill, would there be an in- flux of people who desired the facilities for their/ children and whether the $200.00 to be paid by the board in a year would be more than these people would pay in taxes to the public school system. Trustee Southwell felt the board should pay the sum, because if it didn’t the amount would fall on the parents in ad- dition to the taxes they have to pay. 1. By reason of the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the separation of the Northern Municipalities it was necessary to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order ad- justing the assets and liabilities of the County of York. A letter from the Thomhaven School for Retarded Children asked the board for financial as- sistance. Five children from Richmond Hill attend the school. Trustee Mrs. Margaret Southwell, seconded by Trustee Mrs. Virgin- ia Sully, moved $20.00 per month he paid by the board for each child. luv. to lnvo clothing and trans- portation provided to attend the school for the blind; and when they leave school after being edu- cated and trained for work the in- stitute continues to assist them until they are self-supporting. Bill 80 Again York Manor maintains a farm of approximately 120 acres com- plete with cattle and poultry from which residents derive not only a slight income for their labour, but also “there is contentment here for the old people,” Reeve Arm- strong said. County Council carried unani- moust the motion of the Com- mission that “the labour problem has become acute at York Manor. It would appear that Green Acres and the factories absorb the more efficient women labourers. We suggest that consideration be giv- en to a revised wage scale for workers at both York Manor and the farm.” Reeve Perry asked what would happen to the atmosphere in council “if I asked if we should sell the farm?” Reeve Luck» re- plied to this question stating that “until Bill 80 ruling is taken‘care of we can’t do a thing”, For the third time. Chairman Sellers said, a report was being given on the water â€"â€" to illustrate his point he brought along a sample of brackish-looking water â€"â€" and said that water-pressure was around 12 pounds, sometimes falling off to 5 pounds. Reeve John Luck recommended the town engineers and water super- intendent get together and recti- fy the situation, which may be caused by feed-back from the pressure pump. A report on fire hazards as list- ed ,by the Fire Marshall’s office and submitted by A. Farrell, in- structor, caused Deputy-reeve Stan Tinker of Richmond Hill to comment, “This report disturbs me and I feel it is imperative these conditions (as listed) be el- iminated immediately.” He refer- red specifically to electrical wir- ing listed as unsafe. Chairman Sellers assured him that work had already been done to eliminate many hazards, since the report was presented to the Commission by the Fire Marshall. The next session of County Council commences February 10th, at 2 1‘).m., and members were requested to make a tour of York Manor before that date. Of interest to residents of our county is the fact that the public is invited to attend any of York’s county council sessions, to learn for itself â€" how county council functions and what it means to York County as a whole. NEWMARKET â€"- Local sport fans recently honoured Jeanne Revel], well known figure skater who turned professional with the ice capades. She was a graduate of the Newmarket Skating Club. The Commission reported there are a total of 79 residents at York Manor, 45 men and 34 women, with an average length of stay of 307 days. Since 1954 approxi- mately $7,000 has been spent on improvements and decorating each year, but that since the old building was erected in the year 1883, it does not meet with pres- ent day requirements. The Commission recommended that a fact-finding committee be appointed to investigate the pos- sibility of establishing a new mow dern Home for‘the Aged in York County, The County Solicitor, J. D. Lu- cas. was then asked to comment and Mr. Lucas said that since the last session of County Court he had interviewed other municipal solicitors and York County is not the only body connected with this situation. “All the fringe muni- cipalities are having the same troubles.” He said that he believ- ed an early decision in this mat- ter of undue burden was pend- ng. Referring to Bill 80, Reeve Armstrong said the County of York was not invited to prepare that bill, “but now in 1959 we are receiving figures we should have had then.” He offered to buy supper for all county council members â€"â€" if a decision was reached before 1960. Report On York Manor In a fully itemized report on the activities, resources, upkeep and management of York Manor, the county’s home for the aged at Newmarket, Chairman Wm. Sei- lers of Sutton stated “a lot of mo- ney was spent on municipal build- ing in 1958. There should be more money spent on looking after our senior citizens, to provide them with comfort in their old age. These people should have some- thing better than hard benches to sit on. Better housing facilit- ies give them a different "lease on life." SAVAGE Insurance Services BETTER SERVICE We Are Moving on Feb. lumm;mmm¢_¢n’~ml m LIBERKE, RMim‘and Hill, Ontario, Th'ursday. January 29, 1959 l In Order To Provide More Efficient Service 15 Yonge Street “will N'U'M'B‘ERSWC UNIONVILLE : Addressing the recent annual meeting of Junior Farmers Agricultural Represen- tative Moffat Cockburn commend- ed the members for their efforts last year. Unionville Jr. Farmers was first organized in 1914. Served 3 Years Village Council Cemetery. Gordon H. Sloan, a native son of Richmond Hill and a former member of Village Council, died at his Toronto home Saturday af- ter a lengthy illness. In his 63rd year he had been an executive of the Baker Advertising Com- pany since 1944 and previously was vice-president in charge of nice for the Colgate-Palmolive Company. He lived in Richmond Hill for several years after his return While he was associated with the Colgate Company and built two houses in Richmond Street. He was an active member of Rich- mond Hill United Church and served for several years as an of- ficer and superintendent of the Sunday School. He took a keen interest in community affairs and was elected to council in 1926 and served for three years. Coun- cil members that year included Reeve J. Lunau, grandfather of ,present Reeve F. R. Perkins, J. R. Herrington, W. G. Baldock, J. A. Green and Mr. Sloan. He was a life-member of Richmond Mason- ic Lodge. He leaves his widow, the form- er Elizabeth Ann Bowman, a daughter Mrs. J. A. Prlngle of Belleville, and two sons, John H. and Gordon H., both of.Toronto, also two sisters, Mrs. Cora Green and Mrs. Ethel Chrysler. W'fhe iffineral was-held Tuesday afternoon and interment followed in Richmond Hill Presbyterian He was a son of the late David Sloan who for a number of years operated Sloan’s Drug Store, at the corner of Lorne Ave. and Yonge St., present site of Clarke's‘ Drug Store. He attended Rich- mond H111 schools and left Unl- verslty of Toronto School of Den- tistry in 1915 to go overseas. He was invalided home in 1917. RICHMOND HILL Phone TU. 4-1219 48 Levendale Rd. Why pay -a penalty? 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