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The chief constable poian out that of the 278 dwellings put under the surveillance of the Police Department during the year, while some were found in~ secure, there were no reports from the occupants upon their return of any entries made to the premises by unauthorized persons. Comment Reserved Council reserved comment on the report for the next council meeting to give members an op- portunity to study it in deail. Waterworks Report Deferred Councillor B. M. Ralph laid a report of the Vaughan Township Waterworks Department of which’ he is chairman, before Council but It was decided to consider this report at the next Council meeting. Ratepayers Question Council A considerable controversy aroSe between ratepayers from the Richvale area and the Coun- cil on the question of payment for water meters. The Township The report shows a variety of other acthities from the number of arrests made, fingerprinting, to compassionate messages deliver- ed. Two hundred and thirty-nine establishments were checked nightly and during the year 119 premises were found insecure. The police‘ lost only 96 hours be- cause of sickness. : No Reports Of the 460 criminal cases in- vestigated, one was for attempted rape, 12 for fraud. 173 theft, 47 false pretence; 153 breaking and entering 2 armed holdups. 23 impaired driving. 1 drunk driving. 4 indecent assault, 2 attempted suicides. 26 malicious damage, 13 indecent exposure and 3 for forgery; Insecure Premises The chief constable told coun- cil that the ratio of crime, acci- dents, fatalities both from traffic and other than traffic had increas- ed considerably in the Township during 1959 as compared with 1958. This, together with added population buildingr and occur- rence; the police were frequently shorthanded. Hence his request for an increase of personnel and for the setting up of a Criminal Investigation Branch. Variety of Crimes 6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hifl, Ontario, Thursday. February 18, 1960 The chief constable's report showed a total of 4,039 occur- rences took place in the township during the year. Vaughan police delivered- a total of 1,278 sumâ€" monses in 1959. The department investigated 460 criminal cases. 115 parking tags were issued. The department recovered a total of 5328.131 of stolen property plus cars and bicycles valued at an additional $64,500. The report shows that of 23 vehicles stolen in' the area. all were recovered. Of seventeen bicycls stolen, 14 were recovered. Crime Has Increased 39 PAUL DELMER Vaughan Township’s chief con- stable laid his annual report for 1959 before Council last Montiay. He asked Council to increase his manpower by two. He recom- mended that at least tivo addi- tional personnel be hired as pro- bationary constables, and sug- gested that by the re-allocation of trained existing officers, a criminal investigation branch be established to undertake on a full-time basis further criminal investigations of crimes commit- ted in the Township of Vaughan. Wghan Twp. Police Chief Asks Increase In Manpower Regular Council Meeting Thornhill and District News J. N. M ulholland, Q.C. 80 Richmond St. West Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: 'I‘hornhill AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 TV 71 Centre Street East Radios LUMBER - LATHS - TRIM - SHINGLES - GYPROC ROOFING MATERIALS JOHN'S T.V. Sheppard and Gill Lumber Co., Ltd. AV. 5-4138 legal Car Radios Builders’ Supplies runner: n. 5-2331 HI-FI Reeve Perry disclaimed Coun- cil responsibility, saying that it was a matter as between neigh- bour and neighbour. If a neigh- bour built so as to cause incon- venience or damage to a neigh- bour then the neighbour who was the victim" of the act could take action at law. Mr. Kosmo however insisted he thought the Township could be held respons- ible. Mr. Ralph finally said he would be glad to investigate and to have the township engineer do likewise. Mr. Konsmo indicated he had not much faith in this be- cause he had had promises be- fore but nothing had been done. Councillor Ralph however re peated he would be glad to in- Mr. Jeffrey Konsmo supported by others of the area complained bitterly about a drainage prob- lem he has been trying to get Council to do something about for years. He said water was a foot and a half deep on his prop- erty. He said a neighbour had built up his land across a natural watercourse which was an act against the law. He suggested Council must bear responsibility for issuing a building permit. During the evening Councillor Ralph pointed out that in con- nection with the discussion last week when on his motion the minimum lot size for industry was reduced, the original mini- mum a ainst which he complainâ€" ed wa of 45 thousand square feet and not 45 hundred and that the 45 thousand square foot re- quirement has now been reduced to 25 thousand. Drainage Complaints ..The ratepayers concluded by thanking Council for its explana- tions but re-iterated their view that they still could not agree with Council. They complained they would actually be buying meters they would not own. Minimum Lot Correction Reeve Perry said that the met- ers had to be paid for. Supported by other members of Council he said that if such a charge was not made then a rate would have to be levied. This would cost more in the long run. "It's better to pay a dollar today than two dol- lars tomorrow,” he suggested. Councillor Ralph and Councillor Anstey thought council’s decision the fairest that was possible in the circumstances. Ratepayers Not Convinced has decided that the residents of the Richvale area must pay twen- ty dollars each for provision and installation of meters. Mr. Brow- ley speaking for the residents and armed with a copy of the ap- propriate bylaw. told Council the charge did not. have the support of the bylaw. He said that Hydro does not charge for its meters. To this Councillor J. M. Anstey said, “Hydro has made a lot of money." With the exception of Councillor J. M. Bryson all coun- cil members joined in the con- troversy with the ratepayers. Council Accused Mr. Jeffrey Konsmo of Crest- wood Road said that he consider- ed Conncil’s decisiim “arbitrary” and that it was not in accordance with the byâ€"law. To all arguments put forward by the Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Councillors he replied. “It is not covered by the bylaw.” Increased Rates Alternative TU. 4-1361 “the Liberal" in alum pinned to publish item: or interest contributed by its readers in the Thomhill are: . . . . . Our representative in Thomhm 1: Mn. Margaret McLen. who may In reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. The Board of Managers of Thornhill Presbyterian Church met at the Church on Monday. February 8th for the election and induction of officers. .The meet- ing was chaired by Mr. John Maver and the following new members were elected for the coming year: Chairman, John MacKay: Vic-Chairman: Mr. Earl Patton; Secretary: Mr. George Mowat. Rev. Chambers then in- stalled the eight new members who were elected to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Thornhill United Church In what was probably the fier- cest gale of the winter. over 209 geople came out Sunday ev- enms. February 14th to see the "Vln u of Formosa, the Tyal people. Rev. McGill is now on furlough after spending five' and a half years engaged primarily in Bible trans- lations. Later in the day. he spoke to the Sunday School and in the evening talked to the Young Adults and showed them slides. # - “4,1. Rev. Askew closed the meeting with a prayer and tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Clemens, Miss Henderson and Mrs. R. Hea- ley. The next regular meeting will be on February 25th. Thornhill Presbyterian Chqrch lllvnuuu- -_ _-,, Thornhill Presbyterian Church is now well: into its “Missxonary Month’? during which the work of the various mission fields spon- sored by the Church will be presâ€" ented. On Sunday, February 7th, Dr. Donald Wade of Concord, opened the series when he spoke at the morning service on his year in Formosa. He used the Bible story of the woman at the well in Samaria to introduce his theme and related this story to the Christian’s responsibilties to the world, illustrating it with his personal experiences in Formosa and in the East. At the evening service, the same day, Mr. Alec Joshua, a native of Jhansi, India, spoke, telling of his Christian background and family life in Inâ€" dia as well as outlining the tre- L A .1 I." um an Ivy“. Mu -._-__, mendous work'aceomplished by the Church in India, in spite of difficulties. He illustrated his words with slides of India and the work being done there. On Sunday. February 14th, Rev. Clair McGill addressed the congregation and outlined his work with the Lnonntain people nannyâ€"I. Next Sunday. February 213i. the special speaker at, the morn- ing service will be Dr. Jacob Jocz of the Nathaniel Institute in Toronto. Tnornhill Presbyterian Church W. M. S. On Thursday. February 4th, a record group of 20 ladies of the W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. Fred Porter and heard Miss Ruth Yendall speak about her work among the Chinese Presbyterian Efifircuhes in Canadp On Sunday, February let, at the 11 a.m. service at Holy Trin- ity Anglican Church there will be a service of public baptism of children and a parade of Brown- ies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts in observance of ‘ “Thinking Day." There will also, at this service be the dedication of a Scout Flag. In the evening, at 7 pm. there will be a speciah service for young people at which the speak- er will be Dr. Jacob Jocz, the Di- retor of the Nathaniel Institute in Toronto. Dr. Jocz will speak on Christian relationships with Jewish people. Following the ser- vice, there will ‘be an opportun- ity for the audience to ask the speaker questions. Hoy Trinity W. A. Holy Trinity Anglican Church Reeve Perry said he’hoped to attend the next meeting of the Inter '- municipal Co - ordinating Committee. All members of Council were present and nine ratepayers atâ€" tended the meeting in the public gallery. “ Thefi sixteen items on the agen- da wpre disposed of in 75 min- utes. Council decided to retire into committee to compile a list of people who might be nominated to sit on the Court of Revision to be held February 29 and March 3. Reeve to Co-Ordinating Committée The Clerk to the Township, Mr. J. M. MacDonald read a letter from the Transport Commission in Ottawa advising that a repre- sentative would visit the town= ship to inspect he CNR level crossing at Duffel-in and Steeles for the purpose of establishing protection requirements. It was requested Council have the rep- resentative met. Court of Rvision vestigate. CNR Crossing Protection Thornhill Notes The C. G. I. T. Bake Sale and Valentine Tea went off very smoothly on Saturday, February 13th and over 60 people enjoyed the tea served by the girls. All the girls worked like the tradi- tional beavers, Jackie, Howard, Sheila Craig. Lee Davidson, Val- erie Medcalf and Diane Floyd giving their all in the kitchen. The trim waitresses were Pris- cilla Mendoza, Susan Allan and Gail Walker. Elizabeth Duncan took the tickets at the door while the Touch-andâ€"Take and Craft Table Was presided over by Lib- by' Phinnemore. Karen Whatley and Linda Fielding. Audrey Drake and Gail Butterfield were in charge of the bake table. This latter, by the way, was plentifully supplied with an scrumptious as- sortment of pies, cakes. rolls tarts and cookies. The cookies were beautifully packaged in red heartâ€"shaped boxes. made by the girls, .and covered with Saran wrap and were most attractive. At the Crafts table, the girls of- fered for sale bun baskets and coasters of plastic foam. all of their own manufacture. Two 1a- dies of the W. A. assisted the girls. Mrs. H. Craig who sup- ervised the kitchen, and Mrs. R. Whatley. who spent the morning helping to ready things and price the baked goods Of course the three C. G. I. T. leaders, Pat Har- ris. Mrs. L Warnica and Mrs. A. Beckwith were busy running a- bout in all directions. They are certainly to be commended on the fine job done by their git-1M Sanitary Contractor C. S'I‘UNDEN ucnuoun mm. to. man Drains Cleaned & Repaired During the week, Group 4 of the W. A. met at the home of Mrs. Percy Bone, Yonge St. and Group Group 7 met at the home of Mrs. F. Maw, Thornebrank Rd. but this admittedly amateur sleuth was unable to track down any of these ladies to get a re- port on these meetings, What ho for a Press Secretary! , Group 1 of Thornhill United Church W. A. met at the home of Mrs. T. W. Brown on Tuesday, February 9th. Mrs Muriel Weav- ing opened the meeting with the devotional and then turned the meeting over to the new Group Leader, Mrs. Jean Simpson. The Secretary. Mrs. Betty Hedrick read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs. Simpson gave the heart-felt thanks of the group to Mrs. Weaving for her hard work over the past year. The la- dies then discussed at some leng- possible new projects for the group, but a final decision was not reach-ed. They also discussed several items from the W. A. General Executive meeting. The 14 ladies present then ejoyed the delicious refreshments served by the. histesses, Mrs. M. Weaving and Mrs. Verna Pine]. 1 Next Sunday evening. Febru- ary let, a film will be shown dealing with Billy Graham’s Lon- don Crusade. This film deals briefly with the history of the Church in England, shows just how a Crusade is organized and then gives about 15 minutes of one evening of the Crusade. W. A. Meetings film on Martin Luther. The Church was happy to welcome groups from Holy Trinity Angli- can, the Baptist and the Presby- terian Church in Thornhill, as well as some from ‘ Bayview, Yorkminster and Newtonbrook, United Churches. So great was the response to this fine film, that it was arranged ‘to show it again at some future date, pos- sibly in the Fall. The Homé and School Associ- ation are still collecting those Canada'Packers' Labels so please check if you have am" tucked away and forgotten. also ask your friends and neighbours. We are still quite a long way from our goal and we need your help. Thornlea Junior Boys hockey team met Ross Doan in a game at Richmond Hill ’on Friday. Feb- ruary 12, and came‘ up victorious with a score of 3-0. Grades 2 and 3 in charge of Miss Ropac visited Stouflvillc Youth Centre on Thu1‘$day, Feb- ruary 4, to make a recording of several songs which was broad~ cast over CJRIâ€"I on Saturday. Feb- ruary 6. on “Your Childvcn Sing.’ Home & School ‘ ) We hope they will soon be back to normal. Birthday greetings to Donna Palmer. No. 7 Highway, who cele- brated her let birthday on Feb- ruary 13. School News Mrs. Mary McQueen had her brother, Paratrooper Bud Mc- Guinness visiting with her and her family. Paratrooper McGuin- ness is attached to the 82nd Air- borne Division. U.S. Army. Fort Birch, North Carolina, and is spending a 20-day leave here. We are sorry to hear that Hea- ther and Michael McQueen have been sick with whooping cough. Mrs. Mary McQueen brother, Paratrooper Guinness visiting with her family. Paratrooper Septic Tanks Pumped THORNLEA Phone AV. 5-3489 Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lepkey Miss Radley can’t quite say how she developed her knack with dogs, ‘but it all began with a most ill-behaved poodle she once owned. She waslcompelled to attend an Obedience School in order to manage it, and then took a second poodle to the same school. By this time, she was un- dertaking the training of dogs for her friends and after her graduation from the University of Toronto (not in poodle train- ing) she opened her Poodle Stu- dio in Toronto about a year and a half ago. Here she grooms all breeds of dogs. but specializes in 'Run by Miss Sue Radley, of the Poodle Studio“ 210915 Yonge St., Toronto, the classes are held each Thursday evening in the York Farmers Market and are to show owners how to train their own dog to “be a genteman”- whatever its sex. we presume. The course lasts for 9 weeks, during which time the partici- pants, both owners and dogs, are expected to come when called (oh happy day), walk at heel, sit, lie down and stay (put. we guess.) At the end of the course a Grad- uation Night is held and the [dogs who are felt‘ to have profited most from the lessons. demon- strate what they have learned. Only dogs over eight months old are accepted for the course and they are said to show an amaz- ing difference at the end of it. Forty-five owners and their dogs are registered, several local peo- ple among them - Mrs. Evelyn Everett and her Cairn of West- wood Lane, Mrs. W. D. Porter of Steeles Avenue East with her Dalmation, and Mrs. H. Mowder of Concord with her Daschund. Other participants come from Toronto, ‘Langstaff, King, and several from Richmond Hill. Well now Thdrnhill has every- thing. The latest addition to the educational facilities of the NH- lage is an Obedience School for Dogs (and now we could wish that attendance was complflsory, especially for the McLean Hound Dog.) ‘ A key figure in Ontario Hydro development for 38 years, Mr. Jeffrey was a consultant engin- eer with that company until his retirement in 1951. He was ap- pointed municipal engineer for the Hydro’s Niagara Falls system from 1941 until 1947 and con- tinued as consultant until his re- tirement. Private funeral services were held from the Morley Bedford Chapel, Toronto for the late Ri- chard Thomas Jeffrey. Thame- bank Road, Thornhill who died oh Monday, February 8, 1960 in his 80th year. On the Board of Directors of the West End Y. M. C. A. and Metro Toronto Y. M. C. A. Board School Form Now At Thornhill Key Man In Ont. Hydro Progress R. T. Jeffery Dies In. 80th Year Skating can be an art or just plain fun. Very few boys and girls will turn out to be champion figure Skaters. but they can all learn to skate for the sheer enjoyment of it. The bumps and falls are all part of the game. Everyone must pass through these awkward first stages in order to acquire some degree of skill. What a line feeling of accomplishment it must be for the youngster who finally masters the art! At last he knows how to glide freely and easily about without fear of falling and without self-consciousness. What a double joy it is for the one who abandoned the flashing blades years ago, who longs to recapture that well- remembered feeling and goes back to skating again. Of, course there may be the odd spill before you get the feel ofwth’e skates, but you haven’t forgotten how. Any- way who cares about a little spill. It’s fun to be skating again. .-.-v M‘A\!\' ALUIII uuv end of the pond to the othei’fmip Around the rim of the pond are the small children learning to 'get the feel of their skates. They fall and tumble about, sometimes hurting themselves, but they nevelngive up. by Elizabeth Kelson The Thornhill pond is a busy place these days pecially when the weather is favorable for skating. ' ice may be as rough as a washboard but that is a 51 '(arnbling BANK or MONTREAI WWQM A quality file permits you to give your “Do-it-yourself” jobs that professional touch! We have files for every need in stock. “Do-it-yourself” jobs are a joy when you use the right tools! 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