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The council of 1959 has carried further the program of improving the assessment and amenities of the Town. A. WORKS PROGRAM Streets: A start has been made on the correcting of many minor ills such as daylight corners and defin- ing of intersections on Yonge Street. Major projects included paving of Richmond Street, and building of roads south of Markham Road. Water: The water treatment plant will be operating within a short time and will eliminate our objection- able water qualities. Drainage: Planning has been done on the Markham Road storm sewer which will alleviate the recurring and costly flooding of Markham Road at Sussex and at Bayview. TO THE CITIZENS of RICHMOND- HILL Planning is complete on the Crosby Sewer from Yonge Street to the ONE right-of-way, which will enable the connection of problem areas on Yonge Street and Crosby to an outlet. Outlets have been provided for drainage at the south end of the town. The Beverley Acres drainage scheme is still held up by higher levels of Government. " B. PARKS PROGRAM Our Town Park has been graded and sodded. The Lennox Park has had the water course straightened and the area has been filled and graded. The Pond Development Scheme is held up by the Provincial Government. A start was made this year to provide playground equipment. Some tree planting has been done in the south part of the Town. C. PLANNING: The land use by-law is being revised and is near- ing completion â€" the new by-law will enable the en- forcement of zoning regulations with regard to mul- tiple family dwellings and will correct our many diffi- culties of interpretation. A study has been made of the future development of Yonge Street and the consideration of this plan is a major item for 1960 council. The question of Richmond Hill’s future develop- ment is under study with relation to surrounding areas â€" any plans for annexation or development pro- posed by developers will be readily controlled once a master plan is complete. D. PUBLIC RELATIONS The Council of Richmond Hill has been instru- mental in setting up a combined committee with Markham and Vaughan to study common problems and to work for the mutual interests of all three muni- cipalities. It is obvious to any resident that progress is be- ing made towards the betterment of the Town, and that this progress must continue. Your support in the coming election on Decem- her 5th will enable me to help in this progress. RE .- ELECT JOHN BRADSTOCK COUNCILLOR Reeve Perkins continued by stating that there has been a population increase in Richmond Hill since last year's election, of one twentieth. He welcomed the new residents who would be vot- ing for the first time this year. The residents of the town are divided into two parts he con- tinued, first are those who can be called the oldtimers who have helped to build the municipality from the beginning, and secondly are those who in recent years have selected Richmond Hill as the town in which to make their homes. Old and new must work together to keep the town a good place to live in. The problem of the original narrow streets had been overcome. The parking problem was being steadily over- come also. As chairman of the committee responsible he could claim that good work in these connections had been achieved. A watch had been kept on the tax dollar. ' . Maximum Industrial Development (Continued from page 1) tion of Mayor Tomlin. Reeve Perkins Platform and miss system such as we have now. “The town needs experiâ€" enced men” he concluded and “my nine years of public service quali- fies me to serve. I will try to bring this experience together with common sense forward in the interests of both the old and the new citizens of our town.” Strongly Opposes Reeve bring this expe: with common 59 the interests of b the new citizens Strongly Opposes Secondly he would work for the establishment of a ward sys- tem because “How can everybody in a large town like Richmond Hill possibly know every candi- date enough to judge the' quality and worth of each?" In a ward a man would be known and people would be better able to judge the best man to send forward as their representative. Richmond Hill is big business now he said and assessment is above the 26 mil- lion ddllar mark. We want a sys- tem which will send forward the best man for the job not a hit and miss system such as we have Councillor Haggart who spoke ‘next came out strongly and at once in opposition to the policies of Reeve Perkins. He began by stating that his prime platform was his quarrel with council on the subject of poor engineering. There is nothing personal in my attack on Reeve Perkins said Councillor Haggart. I like him as a man. But he has been the chairman of the probe committee investigating the engineering services. Bad Serviceâ€"Expensive, Too If re-elected went on Reeve Perkins, my platform and policy will be much about the same but he would fight for maximum in- dustrial development. This was first on his list. Wants Ward System We got bad service which proved very expensive to the town. It was so bad a probe com- mittee was set up. The findings of the committee supported my case in this but then council re- fused, having found the engineers concerned guilty, to pass sen- tence. They should not have been employed again but in fact they were employed again. Taxpayers do not want expenses without reason but in effect this is what the Reeve had been responsible in giving to the town. Reeve Responsible Mayor And Deputy-Reeve Elected He had tried to reason with council but his frustrations fin- ally got the better of him and he had felt it necessary to chal- lenge these policies, in particu- Only 12 per cent of the voting- population in Vaughan went to the polls on Monday, to elect a fiveâ€"member board of trustees for the Vaughan Twp., School Area who take office January 1, 1960. Considering the fact that ratepayâ€" ers and councils alike throughout the whole province belabour the fact that education is the biggest item on every tax bill â€" it would seem from the vote in Vaughan that either the taxpayers,’who did not vote, are perfectly content to “let Joe do it"; don’t care enough about their right to vote; don‘t care who handles their school Only 12 Per Cent Of Voters EIeCt Five Vanghan Trustees H! 6 Purpleville Thornhill N. PEt’céEéfi Edgeley Maple VT Pine? Grove? E. ’KIéirTlin-g' Nashville Testofi Jefferson Elders ME Vellore FREE Thorndale H’ts CYeétWOOd Arnold Ave. ConcorEl’E} Langstafi Richvale S. Yongefififs? firwille Pine Grove W.' Concord W. Maple E. Thornhill S. & Thornridge Wéstwood LT S; Total Richmond Hill is now he said and above the 26 mil- ‘k. We want a sys- L send forward the the job not a hit m such as we have Electors Eligible 777 C; 8,891 39.31 238 454 239 459 470 196 356 269 379 385 195 286 388 260 490 303 411 464 457 362 321 377 311 247 281 lar he had to challenge Reeve Perkins as the man mainly re- sponsible "If you approve the policies of Reeve Perkins in this matter," he declared, “then I am not the man for you. But if you don't approve them then you have no alternative but to elect me.’ "Kiss of Death” Deputy Reeve Tinker said that the election of a man to office by acclamation was often refer- red to as the kiss of death. But having in the past gone through all the turmoil of election with its feeling of butterflies in the stomach, he was content with his lot and proposed to enjoy it to the full. His policies would go unchanged and he claimed con- siderable progress had been made in the works program and there was still money in hand for fur- ther work. He would oppose fur- ther expansion by annexation of land except tor Industrial pur- poses. JOHN W. BRADSTOCK. com- pleting his second term on coun- cil and the only 1959 member seeking re-election as a council- lor said he stood for a continuing policy of cleaning up the town. planning for the future, new park development and a tree planting program; During the year he had served on the works committee and as chairman of parks and buildings. and on the arena com- mission. The main park this year was graded and sodded. some work was one on Lennox park and the work at the Mill Pond has been held up until next year by the provincial government. Councillor Bradstock said a start was made this year on the purchase of playground equip- ment and he hoped this would continue until an adequate sup- ply is obtained. "Some tree plant- ing has been done, not much, but it was a beginning,” said Mr. Bradstock. He reported that the parks budget for the year total- led $16,000. ‘HQWARD WHILLANS, a new candidate for council said he and his wife were attracted to Rich- mond Hill by its small town at- mosphere. It seemed a proper environment in which to raise a family. “Since moving here we have become more concerned as the pleasant conditions began to disap ear and our taxes in- crease ," said Mr. Whillans. He contended one of the prob- lems is the lack of enforcement of zoning regulations. Adequate zoning results in the maintenance of property values and in attrac- tive development. “It disturbs me," he said, “to see fourplexes become sixplexes, and triplexes become fourplexes.” Advocating the need for indus- trial development Mr. Whillan said “to attract industry we have to make sufficient land available at a fixed competitive price. The addition of industry would result in a sound financial structure en- abling the town to borrow at bet- ter rates. I am in the investment business and know the importance of the proper balance between residential and industrial assess- ment. I do not agree with some members of council that the town is in a healthy condition financial- ly, rather I think the-situation is precarious.” HAROLD J. MILLS, president of H. J. Mills Ltd. one of Rich- mond Hill’s largest industries and a new candidate for council said he 'was offering his services be- cause of a genuine concern for the many problems facing the ‘town and the high taXation. The problems â€" or they are apathetic about municipal affairs] Several people complained there was “not enough time”, be- tween the nomimfion night and election day, for voters to make up their minds about candidates, so they just didn't vote. Others said the election was "too quiet” and not enough pub- licity was given to the ratepayers regarding the election â€" or the polling stations. But whatever the reason, Vaug- han Township set a new record in elections â€" with a 12 per cent vote. ‘ 1,104 133 105 SCHOOL BOARD East Baillie Con'le Hay jogg Kaiser Rob’son Sav’ge 397 638 T9 398 Mills Company has operated in Richmond Hill since 1912 but the taxes had increased so substan- tially in the last ten years con- sideration is now being given to moving out of town. We don't want this to happen so I thought I would offer myself as a candl- date for council in the hope I might help solve some of the problems, said Mr. Mills. Out- lining his platform Mr. Mills said he stood for holding the tax line and avoiding all but the most necessary capital expenditures. We are facing some projects which mean the expenditure of a very large sum of money. “Let's stop and .consider where the money is going to come from, and the effect on our mill rate.” he said. Mr. Mills said he is definite- ly opposed to the two year term proposal, and is opposed_ also _to râ€" 'r ~~7~ a paid permanent fire brigade. “I've been a volunteer fireman for twenty years,’ he said “and I think we can carry on the way we are at present. It is likely Markham Twp. will have a brigade soon. and Vaughan already has one. A permanent fire brigade will cost the taxpayers many thousands of dollars." The new board of trustees will be comprised of two women mem- bers and three met). Mr. Herb Constable of Maple led the polls wiht 638 votes, followed by Mrs. Ruth Hogg 630, Milton Savage 582, Sam Kaiser 573 and Mrs. Mona Robertson 473. Warren ‘Bailie and Edward Hayes were the candidates not elected. . The largest number of votes cast (33 per cent) were in Jefler- son, Mrs. Robertson's home area and in Kleinberg where Mrs. Hogg and Mr. Kaiser reside. A BRUCE MURRAY, an unsuc- cessful candidate last year, said he is making his second try for a seat on council. “It was said after the last election that this was a caretaker council. Well I think they forgot their brooms because they haven't done a very good job. I said last year we should have no more annexation and almost every- other candidate said the same thing. What hap- pened? In January a move was made and we annexed more land for commercial and residential development. Of the probe into extra expense on Crosby sewer he said “We spent $3000 and got nothing} JOHN MacDIARMID in declar- lng himself a candidate for coun- cil said he stood for common sense economy in spending tax money. We have to complete pro- jects under way but then we should draw the line. We must provide for the necessities but we cannot afford luxuries! He proposed economy should start with the council, and council members salaries should be re- duced. At $16 per meeting he thought they are overpaid. “I am not happy at all with the two big drainage projects,” said Mr. Mac- Diarmid, “We should fry to trim the costs." Of the Beverley Acres Drain project he said “I'm op- posed to spending a quarter mil- lion dollars to run water uphill. It would be cheaper to run it down hill.” 0f the two year term proposal he said “I reject it com- pletely," and he said he was ope posed to barring the press from any council or committee meet- mg. WELL former school trustee standing for election as council- lor said she hoped to bring about closer relationship between coun- cil and school board. “Education accounts for a major portion of our taXes,” said Mrs. Southwell, who suggested ‘we should do all we can to eliminate the need for building new schools until there is industry to balance our assess- ment. When the first parcel of land was annexed by Richmond Hill the reason given was that this land was needed for indus- trial growth. There are now 2000 or more homes built on this prop- erty, necessitating the building of three schools with 54 class- following is a record of how the ‘vote was cast: ivms. MARGARET SOUTH- 630 T9 7106 573 473 T8 587 27 rooms at a cost of $20,000 per room. plus teachers' salaries and all ot er costs. It will take con- sidera e industry to keep taxes down with this kind of overhead. What provisions did we make for industry to come to Richmond Hill? Did we service the land? Or are we just waiting for indus- try to come in before the services are there. I understand some towns are buying land and having services put in before they shop for industry. Is this not I more practical way? If we annex again let us make sure the land will be used for industry. Mrs. Southwell made an ap- peal for more parks and park- ettes, and urged that we try to grow up more gracefully." Surely something can be done to pre- serve the beauty of Richmond Hill. “If elected." said Mrs. South- well, “I would do my best to keep Richmond Hill a grand place to live in, and a place we can af- ford to live.” KEN G. SMITH, a candidate for council stated that on his platform the need for new in- dustry takes top billing. ‘We must have industry,’ he said. “it is the only solution to our problems.” He said we need industrial de- velopment to balance our econo- my and ease the tax burden. We need industry too he said to give work to our people. Industrial employment here would elimin- ate 1,000 cars a day from the rat race on busy Yonge Street and 'give people more leisure_ time and more time for their homes and families. In appealing for support Mr. Smith said it had been his aim to create a livelier interest in municipal affairs and he hoped all people of the town would join hands in a co-opera- tive spirit to make Richmond Hill a better place in which to live. He feared a move at some time in the future for Metro to move into the fringe municipali- ties and deplored such a move. 1‘1 would rather see a bomb ‘come,” he said. TOM BROADHURST a candl- date for council said he was a' serious candidate, and if elected woul be familiar with council problems because he had attend- ed most of the council meetings this year. Directing some criti- cism at the sitting council he said "they agree too much" and “there is an unnatural amount of harmony." There has been sus- piciously too much agreement on too many subject; he said and suggested a new member to “ruffle their feathers and dis- turb the quiet harmony of the cosy club.” He criticized the council for giving lip service to industrial development but fail- ing to take his practical sugges- tion to purchase land and make it available to prospective indus- try. He criticized the council for failing to enforce the regulations regarding multiple family dwell- mgs. Financial Statement The financial statement for the year was presented to the rate- payers and showed a total rev- enue for the year of $1,534,300.65 and an estimated deficit on the year’s operations of $19,934.34. None of the speakers gave any explanation of the deficit but it is undersde that a contributing factor was the extensive roads program in the Elmwood-Hard- ing area. - Councillor Haggart said the local bus service west of Yonge St. was discontinued because it was Serving only 7 passengers a day. A petition has been receievd to have service resumed and it is being investigated. If it is found there is a demand for the service it will be resumed. Exâ€"Mayor William Neal posed the only question from the audi- ence. He questioned the local bus service subsidized by the town which does not give service west of Yonge Street. He also ques- tioned the advisability of the sug- gestion local business people should be further taxed by a li- cence fee. He was curious too about the agreement for the op- eration of the Bus service on Yonge Street. Mayor Tomlin said the three municipalities, Richmond Hill. Markham and Vaughan will soon TU. 4-0001 HILLMAN ANNOUNCING THE I960 ROOTES GROUP DEALER Shelton - Mansell Motors THE LIBERAL, RAPIER HARDTOP ALPINE SPORTS 75 YONGE STREET SOUTH Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, November 26, 1959 13 be meeting with the TTC to con- sider a renewal of the agreement for bus service on Yonge St. Councillors Joseph Paterson and Robert P. Ross who intimated their intentions of retiring were not nominated. New Owner Meat Market “Levendale Meat Market" is the new name appearing over the premises at 6 Levendaie Road in the Richmond Heights Shopping Plaza - Mr. Louis C. Nolan hav- ing purchased the business well known to shoppers as Shell’s Meat Market. Mr. Nolan is thoroughly con- versant with every phase of the meet business, having been en- gaged in the wholesale and retail meat supply business in Ireland for 18 years. also owning and op- emtlng his meat market in Toron- to for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan, together with their family of four boys and three girls have been residents in Elgin Mills for the past two years, with the children attending school in-Rich- mond Hill. From past experience. it is Mr. Nolan's intention to continue to supply top quality meats at low level prices, and reference to his advertisement appearing in this issue of “The Liberal" will indi- cate that it is his sincere inten- tion that the Levendale Meat Market will continue to be a pop- ular meat shopping centre with local housewives AT YOUR LOCAL Lions Hear Following within a day of a hunting tragedy on the St. Clair River, Richmond Hill Lions heard a fine talk on “Hunting Safety" from Mr. A. B. Young of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests. Mr. Young. a well-known woodsman and holder of a num- ber of marksmanship awards. is active in the direction of the De- partment‘s campaign to instruct young people in the safe use of firearms and recommended prac- tices for the avoidance of accl- dents. Safety Talk Every year in Ontario, said Mr. Young, there are approximately ’70 hunting accidents, 21 of them fatal. Every accident follows one phase or another of a pattern of carelessness either on the part of the hunter who holds the gun or the hunter who gets the bullet. The tragedies are avoidable and the Department of Lands and Forests believes that the solution lies in reaching young people who are now forming the habits of their lifetime. Mr. Young showed a thought- provoking film entitled “Death is a Careless Hunter," and a beauti- ful nature film entitled “Life In the Marsh." SEE THE NEW SALES & SERVICE Richmond Hill SOMETHING WANTED? LIBERAL CEASSIFIEDS PHONE TU. 4-1105 HUMBER AND AMAZING NEW DISCOVERY! NEW WAY TO GET RELIEF FROM TEMPULSE ‘OF CANADA HU. 7-1441 ' Due to expans'on, Mr. W. H. Roberts. of Hi1 City Motors announces the appointment of Mr. K. J. McGregor as associ- ate and General Sales Manager of the company. Mr. McGregor will be responsible for all sales of new Renault models and all makes of sed automobiles. FREE â€"28 PAGE FACT - FILLED Booklet Tells How MRS. 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