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A “yes” vote means ratepayers are asked not only to elect council members for a two year term, but to give to the elected members all power to appoint members in case of resignations. Under the pmsent system, which we think has worked well and should be continued, if a council member resigns or moves away there is provision in the Municipal Act that a successor may be elected by the people. UNDER THE TWO/ YEAR TERM VACANCIES ARE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT. And who makes the appointment? Members of council. A “yes” vote means that not only are council members elected for a two year term, but the elected members have the sole right to fill all vacancies. The question which will appear on the ballot paper looks simple enough. It will read, “Are you in favor of a by-law to provide for biennial elections of mem- bets of municipal council?” This is generally accepted as a question of your opinion of a two year term. However a close examination of the small print in the posposal reveals that it means much more. A “yes” vote for biennial elections would mean that under no circumstan- ces would a municipal election be held, except every two years. Richmond Hill and Markham Town- ship voters facing ,the responsibility of deciding the question of a two year term for municipal councils should ex- amine the proposal carefully with specâ€" ial attention to all the implications, the fine print and hidden clauses. The right of annual elections and the right to vote .are among the land- marks of democracy. Countless thou- sands in many lands would give any- thing they have to enjoy the rights we now enjoy. Here we now have the right; let’s use it. From left to right, this picture pre- sents Mr. Fred Wise, Managing Direc- tor Town & Country Marketers; Depu- ty Reeve Tinker and Mr. Roy Chandler, THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ont, Thursday, November 12, 1959 An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association .I. E. SMITH. Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor MONA ROBERTSON, Associate Editor Retain Annual Elections “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawl‘ They Elect A Queen TEbB liberal “7"? Manager Bank of Nova Scotia as they judge in the ‘Miss Richmond Heights" Beauty Contest last Friday. The last time the two year propos- al was submitted to the electors of Rich. mond Hill was in 1941, and the result left no doubt about how the people view- ed their right of annual elections. The two year proposal was rejected by a thumping majority. At that time Rich- mond Hill was a small village with 900 eligible voters. ONLY SEVEN voted for a two year term for council. This is 1959, the village has become a town, the number of eligible voters has materially increased, but the fun- damentals remain the same. Richmond Hill taxpayers voted an overwhelming “No” to the two year term proposal in 1941, and we recommend they do the same this year. Richmond Hill and Markham Town- ship electors should give a decisive “no” to the proposal for a two year term. Before falling for the arguments of those who want to save the taxpayers the trouble and expense of an election they should make very sure they read all the fine print in the posposal. Under the two year plan this is how it could work. If next year’s council were elected for a two year term and in February four members resigned or moved away, the three remaining mem- bers could appoint members of their own families to fill all the vacancies.‘ It’s not likely they would appoint members of their own famiy, but the point is there would be nothing to prevent it, and the members thus appointed with- out any endorsation by the people, could hold office and spend taxpayers” money for twenty-three months. Under the present system the tax- payer has the right and privilege of having council members present annu- ally a financial statement and an account of their stewardship. They have the right of deciding by an open nomination meeting and election Who shall. fill any vacancy which may occur. 10c single copy ,Incuumofls Express Thanks Dear Mister Editor:- May we publicly express our thanks to the members of the North Toronto Motor Sports Club for the lovely outing they spon- sored for the Old Folks and Shut-ins. It was a pity more eld- erly folk did not avail themselves of this wonderful trip. On arrival back at “The Hill" we were entertained at the Rich- mond Grill with further refresh- ments, and then safely deposited at our homes. Is the possibility of world peace a “pipe dream" which all intelligent men should abandon? Cain peace reign on earth, as long as nations continue to build their atomic stock piles, and reach out for bases on surround- ing moon and planets from which to control their enem-iesh The birth of our Lord has al- ways been associated in Christian theology, with the advent of “peace on earth, good will toward men.” But what has become of Isaih’s vision? Where can Jesus, the Prince of Peace, fit into our war conscience generation? Forty-one years ago this month, th: nations of the world signed an armistice which was supposed to bring an end to war. The treaty was op- timistically hailed as the begin- ning of the reign of peace. Since then, we have waged another war of dreadful proportions, and hum- anity sits perched on a precipice which might erupt at any mom- ent. Perhaps our generation is more prepared than any other in the history of mankind, to hear the biblical message of peace. We know that the need for world peace is a matter of life and death. Any solution to human ills which does not go to the root of the matter is not worthy of our consideration. The Bible teaches that peace is the fruit of a right relationship with God. Man is at war with his neighbor. be it a hot war, or a cold war, because We would also like to give our special thanks to our personal guardians Mr. and Mrs, Field- house, who were so very consid- erate of our comfort and welfare. Again thanks to all who contribu- ted their time and effort to bring a little pleasure to the Old Folks and Shut-ins. ‘ War Almost seven hundred years be- fore the birth of Jesus, the pro- phet Isaiah envisaged a day when "nations would turn their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks." Says Vote “No” On Two Year Term Dear Mister Editor:- I was very interested to read your editorial last week and the letter from Civis. I agree we should retain the one year term. and I was surprised council so quickly accepted the suggestion to have a vote. I recall some time ago a peti- HYDRO'S NEW "01‘ WATER SERVICE 7% No more aching backs and freezing hands, shovel]- ing snow. :3; Let our men and machines keep your driveway clean the whole winter through 7’): We are accepting a limited number of contracts for driveway snow removal. 72f Make sure you are one of the lucky ones. {I Driveways 100’ long and under, $35.00 per year. over 100 ft. slightly more. 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I think the people of Belle- ville where council has the town well in the red for an escapade with a hockey team are very glad to have an election and pass judgemention the offenders. We read a lot in the press about an investigation in York Township land deals and I imag- ine taxpayers will welcome an opportunity of saying who is go- ing to represent them in council next year. Listen to what an hard headed irreligious thinker of our time says, “Armaments, however neces- sary meanwhile, will not save mankind. If mankind is to be saved, it must be by love of man kind, and wise thinking inspired by that _love."_ Modern man is beginning to recognize some facts which have long been announced by biblical Christianity. Bertram Russell, the brilliant agnostic of our time in his book A Study in Futility, writes. “war has always been morally a horror. It is not that war causes death and destruction, but rather that it can no longer achieve the aims of any of the belligerents . . . What the world has to face, is that a world war with modern weapons is not mere- 1y wicked, but futile.” However, peace of earth cannot be brought about. merely by in- sights. It is not enough for man to develop a “peace mentality." The causes of war must be re- moved. The things which produce hatred, fear and conflict must be challenged by the only thing which can overcome them. And that is indiscourageable Christian love! Christians know where to find that love. it is seen in action in the person of Jesus Christ our Lord. Faith and trust in Him will rightly relate a man to God and to his neighbour ,and to his world. The duty of the Church is to point the world to that Love in Christ. This is the road to peace. Not easy! But the only answer! “Soft talk," you say. “It is not love, but preparation for war which will keep the enemies of freedom in their place}: A It‘s a poor argument to say these things couldn’t happen here. They could. The safest way is to retain the right and privilege of annual elections. Richmond Hill council raised taxes substantially this year, and raised water rates too. They could raise taxes 10 mills next year, and if we had a two year term raise them 20 mills the next year before the ratepayers could do anything about it. Pierre Berton recently told an interesting story about develop- ment deals in Georgetown. I think the taxpayers in that town will welcome an election at the end of the year to say what they think. he_i_s put of fellowship with God HYDRO, Anxious Taxpayer WM M «A . -;.‘A 5 1‘ p. m m m mmsmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfimmk’k‘fiakm iiic‘umonu Hill, Ontario Show Times 7 and 9 p.m. Continuous from 6 p.m. Saturdays and Holidays Telephone TUrner 4-1212 FREE PARKING REAR OF THEATRE CINEMASCOPE - TECHNICOLOR lAQT 3 DAVE! Mon., Tues., Wed. -- NNovember 16, 17, 18 PLEASE NOTE: ‘ SPECIAL MATINEE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, AT 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MATINEE ALSO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2 11M. 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