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. RICHMOND HILL m The signs, Mr. Taylor said, would be only" a first step in an overall plan which, with some- thing added from year to year. would soon transform Richmond Hill's Yonge Street into a unique- ly lighted area. He also describ- ed new lighting plans for Christ- mas decoration of the street which were so new that the manufacturers were only just While these signs would cost a considerable amount of money, Mr. Taylor pointed out, he felt that it was possible that the cost could be shared among a number of organizations without impos- ing too heavy a load on any one group. Association members felt that signs should be located both north and south and agreed to have the committee go ahead in an endeavour to gain co-op- eration from these groups. growing world, featuring roses as the central theme in illuminated “welcome” signs which would stretch from one side of Yonge Street to the other. Both North and South While it may not becom year or two yet, Yonge Stree a considerable improvement in the reasonably near futuri Determined that the down- town business section should not become a “ghost town" members of the Yonge Street Business and Professional Association, at their meeting this week, enthusiastical- ly endorsed projects which would add greatly to the appearance of the street if carried out. Included were new lighting displays which would let members of the travel- ling public know. in no uncertain manner. that they were in Can- ada's largest roseâ€"growing centre and a change in the present street lighting system. Chairman Charles Taylor of the Association’s lighting and de- corating committee, displayed drawings which had been prepar- ed showing proposed lighting dis- plays for entrances to the town. These displays. he pointed out, would indicate Richmond Hill’s premier position in the rose- a.- b» '< H 'F’ 3 5U : $ _ e Richmozid mu Hall. clw45 d on page 21) MAY 4 â€" Wednesday.,-A card so- cial given by the 3;! Richmond Hill Scouts Group, ‘L’hdies’ Auxil- iary will be held at,_8.l5 pm. at St. Gabriel Pgrllsh‘jlall. Prizes and refreshnignts. Admission 50c. ~s ‘__ 9:4, c1w44 m., open meeting at Kingcraft§ House. G. Marshall Bal‘tman, Ex- tension Secretary for Federaflbn of Ontario Naturalists, wing!“ illustrated talk on wood'.WIfd flowers and still waterskéanden Group lIostes_se§._ 7 ,-"c1w44 MAY 4 â€" Wednesday. Bingo at the Newmarket Legion Hall, 8 pm. sharp. Jackpot $75.00. clw44 I t I . MAY 4 â€" Wednesday at 8151:}; APRIL 30 â€" Saturday 2-5 pm. "Blossom Tea" and Art Exhibit by Kay Stothers at Thornhill Presbyterian Church. half a mile west of Yonge St. on No. 7 High- way. Sponsored by the “Fort- nighters." / c1w44 APRIL 30 â€" Saturday Jst Rich- mond Hill Cub Packs will can~ vass Richmond Hill for paper backed pocket novels and Nation- al Geographic Magazines. Pro- ceeds for camping. c1w44 APRIL 30 â€" Saturday. 9 am. Bake sale at Allencourt Plaza, under auspices of ladies of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. c1w44 APRIL 30 â€" Saturday. Fun Fair and bazaar, Richvale School 1.30 pm. to 5 pm. All welcome. Under auspices of Richvale Home and School. c1w44 -WélcomT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€"- Dancing.Modern and Olde Tyme. At Maple Community Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plainsmen â€"I stars of TV and Radio. Admission $1.00. Free parking. t1c18 9.00 pm. - 12.00. Dancing to Mu Cameron's 0rche_stra. at Canad- ian Legion Hall. Camille Road. Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hill Branch 375. Canadian Legion. 750 per person. “033 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHTâ€" Authorized Ford, Falcon, Monarch Dealer RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1960 Willowdale - BA. 5-1151 PARTS and SERVICE FINCH MOTORS LTD. Coming Events 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. lay not become a “Great White Way” for a t, Yonge Street in Richmond Hill may show improvement in its lighting and decoration lly near future. not bgcotfie a “Great A number of organizations would be affected it was pointed out, including the Department of Highways, the Ontario Hydro-El- ectric Commission and the Town Council. It was suggested that this would make a good oppor- tunity to carry out the longâ€"de- ferred widening Yonge Street and the removal of the present use- less and space-wasting devil strips, enabling freer movement of traffic. The Commission, said President Picking. had promised to go into the whole subject and have a report ready as soon as possible. ._r_..-r _‘ A, _ He reported that he and vice- president George Hill, together with Mr. Taylor, had attended a recent meeting of the Comnns- me assocxation’s plans, Ptesident F. J. Picking told the business men and women at the Yonge Street Association's welLattended meeting. Commission’s chairmé}: “HSâ€"a‘m Cook and» members Mayor K. W. Tomlin and William Wagner 1n the association’s plans, President ., , .. .. preparing specimens. These plans, said Chairman Taylor, would make use of mater- ials which the association had ac- quired already and would thus result in a permanent collection of good decorative effects. Hugh-o Interested Keen intereéEâ€"had been shown by th_e .Riphmoqd Hill Hydro 0..-...77 r Council criticism was directed at the "general rise in education costs rather than to any specific items in the local budget. How- ever Mayor Tomlin did question the $74,000. increase in teachers’ salaries. Chairman Clement said the staff was increased and the annual increases amounted to $200. Richmond Hill Public School Trustee Board was represented by Chairman Lewis D. Clement, Finance Committee Chairman .Harold D. Sanderson and Trustee Joseph Rabinowitch. Chairman Clement referred to the budget for 1960 as‘ “pretty much stand- ard, nothing unusual”. Mayor ‘en W. Tomlin commented. “Yes, it’s standard alright, it's up”. Chairman Clement replied, “It represents the efforts of the trustees to spend the people’s money to the best advantage". Council unanimously adopted a motion by Councillor Howard Whillans that the “provincial government be asked to explore other means of meeting education costs as the present system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer”. Richmond Hill Town Council Monday night discussed the rising cost of education with Public School Trustees and while deploring the continually increasing burden on the taxpayer found little to criticize in the local board’s budget of $794,101.79 which will mean an increase this yearof a mill and a half in town taxation. Wants Province Relieve Burden 0n Real'Estate Richmond Hill Town Council Alarmed By Rising Costs Of Education Asks For Action Approve Legal Budget VOLUMELXXXI, NUMBER 44 Negotiations with the federal Public Works Department had reached a stage where it was practically certain that approval of use of property in rear of the new post office would be given, members learned. While part of the space would be reserved for daytime use of postal employees it would become available for the public at other times. particularly on Thursday and Friday‘ even- ings when down-town shopping traffic is at its heaviest. In ad- dition other property owners had agreed to deed their land to the municipality for a token pay- ment of $1, with the proviso that it would revert to them at the same price if the property was not used as a parking lot. Parking For 100 Cars If developed with the approval of Town Council, the area on Emphasizing that the project yet had to go before Town Coun- cil. Association President F. J. Picking described the steps which had been .taken in co-op- eration with the chairman of the Council's parking committee, Reeve James Haggart, and the town’s Works Commissioner, Otto Whalen. Real progress was being made in connectio down-town parking lots, members of the Yonge Business and Professional Association were told at attended meeting on Tuesday evening. In answer to a question, Reeve Haggart was told that the pres- ent schedule for teachers is $3300 to $4900 per year. “I know what the trustees are up against," said the Reeve, “but it’s far too much (Continued on page 19) Trustee Sanderson said this is the estimate to renovate six class- rooms and is long overdue. He pointed out the school was built in 1916. An estimate of the cost was $35,000, but the board is hopeful of carrying out the work for $20,000. “I suggest,” said Mf. Sanderson, “that council mem- bers visit these rooms and see for themselves how necessary it is that something be done”. Salaries Too High Report Progress On Parking Lots Down Town Area Councillor Broadhurst - “There is a limit to what we can afford. We are in danger of becoming the best educated paupers in the western world”. Mayor Tomlin asked about the item of $20,000. for renovation of the McConaghy School. Councillor Broadhurst said the reduced grant was evidence of the failure of the province to meet the situation. Chairman Clement said costs in Richmond Hill are not high in comparison with other places, and 20 per cent less than in Met- ro. He said there are many things we do not do. He emphasized the importance of education. / Councillor Broadhurst was very critical of the decreased pro- vincial grants. Trustee Sanderson pointed out that as the town pop- ulation increases the provincial grant is reduced. At present there is still some doubt as to the am- ount of provincial assistance but it is estimated the grant will be down from last year by $110001 While, under present condi- tions, the parking area on the east Side of Yonge would not '19 as large as that on the west side, the total capacity of the two areas would provide off- street parking for a considerable number of Shopper’s cars, It was said, relieving a situation which has become acute in recent years in the heavily assessed down- town section. - the west side of Yonge Street would accommodate approximate- 1y 100‘ cars. association members were told. The new parking lots would stretch from the Post Of- fice property to the rear of Cen- tre Street properties. A similar project was under way in connection with parking on the east side of Yonge Street, it was reported. Co-operation of property owners on that side of the street was being sought and already large businesses which own land had promised their full co-operation. Terms would be similar to those proposed for the west side of the street, with land being leased or transferred to the municipality for a nominal sum. stoning cars It was stated that too many children in Richmond’Hill play on the streets and create a traf- fic hazard. Discussing parental responsibility it was stated some- times parents watched children Mayor Tomlin said it is im- possible for the police to be ev- erywhere and catch all offenders against traffic rules. He suggest- ed it is the duty of citizens to report offenders to the police. Mayor Tomlin said small child- ren should not be allowed to play on the streets and suggested par- ents had responsibility in this regard. Councillor Bradstock said it is greatly to the credit of local mo- torists that we had so few ac- cidents involving children. Delinquent parents came in for some criticisnr’at Richmond. Hill Town Council Monday: night. Councillor Mrs. Margaret SoutH- well asked for some police action to curb speeding and traffic rule violations at Elm-wood and Pal- mer. - Mrs. Southwell said a stop sign at the intersection is too often ignored and she feared for the safety of many small children in the area. She suggested erection of warning signs. Traffic Hazard- Children OnStreei The Works Department budget presented to council Monday night, along with substantial increases in edu- cation levies for both Public and High School indicate that an increase is inevitable. Mayor Tomlin who will meet this week with the Fin- ance Committee to work on the budget will make no pre- dictions and council members are non-committal, hoping for the best. Last year Richmond Hill tax rate took a 7 mill jump, and predictions for this year range from a five to seven mill boost. ‘ As budget day for Rich- mond Hill council draws nearer there is growing con- cern and speculation con- cerning the tax rate for the' year. Forecast Tax Boost This Year "In Essentials Unity: in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity” of the Yonge Street in connection with HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 10c a well- The agreement provides that Mr. MacKay will install all neces- sary mains from town limits and Markham will pay for water at double the usual commercial rates. Mayor Tomlin said he thought it was a fine agreement and evi- dence of the right kind of co- operative spirit between two neighbouring municipalities. Councillor Mrs. Southwell said she wished Markham Twp., would co-operate in the same spirit in maintaining roads. Councillor Tom Broadhurst op- posed the agreement. “I want no part or parcel of it" he said “we never should have gotten into it in_§he first place." 7 V Councillor Howard Whillans moved that consideration of the agreement be laid over for a week to give members time to study it. His motion carried with the support of Councillor Mrs. Southwell and Councillor Broad- hurst after a motion by Reeve Haggart that the Mayor and clerk sign the agreement failed to pass. Councillor J. W. Bradstock re- frained from voting on this is- sue. Richmond Hill council Monday night laid over for one week ap- proval of an agreement with Markham Township and John MacKay for supply c? water to the new Dominion Store just south of the town limits. The agreement provides Richmond Hill is to supply water to the new store until the new deep well is developed by the Ontario Water Resources Commission for Rich- mond Hill and Markham Town- ship. Postpone Agreement (Jn‘Mhfler Mr. Rice had suffered a heart attack an hour earlier at his home, 17 Knollside Drive, Rich- mond Hill, but less than a week before his death he had com- plained of chest pains and been checked by his doctor. Follow- ing a cardiograph, taken at that time, he was advised to rest for a week at home and that an- other similar test would be’ made at the end of that time. The second attack came between three and four o'clock Wednes- day morning and he was rushed to hospital where he died. A popular and well-liked fi- gure in Richmond Hill, the late Mr. Rice was president of the real estate firm, R. B. Rice and Sons Ltd., until six months ago when he joined the Real Estate Department of Loblaw’s. A mem- ber of Richmond Hill Council in 1952 and 1953, Mr. Rice served on the Planning Board and the Court of Revision. He is credited with bringing some of the large commercial enterprises to Rich- mond Hill. He was a Past Di- rector of the Toronto Real Estate Board, and on its Finance Com- mittee for three years. An active and enthusiastic community man, Jack Rice was also a Director and Past Presi- dent of the Richmond Hill Rotary Club and an executive member It was with a deep sense of shock and sorrow this community learned of the passing of Jack- son (Jack) Henry Rice, who died at the York County Memorial Hospitai,‘Newmarket, early Wed- nesday morning, April 27, 1960. He was in his 5lst year. Outside Limits Boy Scouts and Cubs of 151 Richmond Hill troop will canvass Saturday for used pocket novels and old Nat- lonal Geographic Magazines. If You have any spare ones they will be much appreciat- ed_ by the boys who will call this week end. Any Pocket Novels? J. H. “JACK” RICE . "Jack" Rice Dies Suddenly um town limits and pay for water at usual commercial Avenue from Crosby to the Plaia, estimated cost $6,801.68. It will be paid from general account. Items include the Beverley Ac- res Drainage project at an es- timated cost of $248,000. It will be debentured. A new asph’alt pavement for Crosby Aveng from Yonge St. to The budget includes an estim- ated $1,021,000. for capital ex- penditures. many of which will be paid for by debenture issues. Councillor Broadhurst said the Police Committee could have brought in a much more attrac- tive budget, but recommended only the items it considered the town could afford. He asked, “Is it possible to undertake all items outlined in the works budget this year?” Councillor Broadhurst -â€" The Committee should know and rec- ommend what should have prior- ity. Reeve Haggart â€" “We are hop- ing so.” Mayor Tomlin gave assurance that the Finance Committee in considering the budget will con- sult with the Works Committee as to the priority of various it- ems. ' Councillor Tom Broadhurst was critical of the committee for sub- mitting a report without indicat- ing priority for different items. "I object to any committee bringing in a budget with a price tag al- most equal to last year’s total expenditure without indicating their recommendation of what has to be done." said Councillor Broadhurst. “Why,” he asked, “bring in a report on things which we know can’t be done?’.'J The budget presented by Reeve W. J. Haggart, Works Committee Chairman, sets a new all time high record for expenditures, and included over a million dollars for capi- tal outlay. ‘ Discussion by council members indicated that it is highly unlikely all items will be included in the final budget. Pressure of a rising tax rate probably will make necessary the postponement of some of the projects. ' The Richmond Hill Works Committee presented its 1960 budget of $1,394,368.04 to Town Council Monday night and it was referred to the Finance Committee where final decision will be made as to just What items will be included in this year’s estimates. Many Capital Expenditures ncluded In Works" Budget roadhurst, Says ommitteeShould pecify Priority for snow removal, $17,565. for salting and sanding; grading and gravelling $9,700., patching $20.- 275. weed control $1,431. dust. layer $5,270 ditching, steaming culverts. etc., $11,466.. catch bas- in maintenance $l.288. surface treatment for streets $12,980, bridges, culverts and repairs $9,- 500, sweeping roads $750. con- struction $4,039. The total esti. mate for roads maintainance is $101,637.00 on which the town will net a subsidy of $25,700. Estimates for the disposal plant maintenance and overhead are 835,837., for sewer maintenance $16000. and for sewer extensions of the District Scout organiza- tion. Born and educated in Toronto the son of Mrs. and the late R. B. Rice, he married the former Bea- trice Pooley and they had four children, William. Robert, Gerald and Margaret who with his Wife. and his two brothers Ernest R. and William G. Rice, survive. Funeral arrangements had not been finalized when The Liberal went to press but friends may call at Wright 8: Taylor’s Funeral Home, 126 Yonge Street North, Richmond Hill. The funeral ser- vice will take place Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Inter- ment will be in York Cemetery, Willowdale. “The Liberal" joins the com- munity in extending sympathy to Mrs. Rice and family in their great loss. ' Town Council - There will be a Monster Midway with all the newest in rides and games. Richmond Hill Spring Fair has been a popular event in the life of this community for more than a century. The Fair this year will be held at the Town Park on Saturday, May let. The Horse Show will be the feature attraction and some of Ontario's finest hors- es will compete in the ring for coveted awards. ,Prize lists will be available soon and may be had on ap- plication to the Fair Secret- ary William Neal Jr., Rich- mond Hill. The day's variety program with attractions for young and old will be concluded with a dance in the arena at night. iPlan now to spent Fair Day in Richmond Hill. Fair Day Sat, May 21 on Bayview to the Plaza. Beverley Acres, roads and ditâ€" ches, $36,000. (Reeve Haggart said council is hopeful of recovering this amount). To complete 1959 contracts - Elmwood roads, $46,811.; high- way subsidy. $30,567. other estimates include works department share of salary of works commissioner, superinten- dent, and inspector, roads equip- ment and repairs amounting to Hall Street, sidewalk from Wright to Benson, local improve- ment $3,818.86. Rumble Avenue, grading. gra- velling and ditching $19,000. highway subsidy $11,358. Newkirk Road from Centre St. north to S. Taylor Mills. pave- ment and sanitary sewer, local improvement, $67,396. $218,000., pavement and sidewalk $170,775., with a highway subsi- dy of $77,280.75, Resurfacing Industrial Road as a Local Improvement, $14,977.53. Markham Road storm sewer, pavement and sidewalk, sewer Grading, and surface treating Wood Lane, $9,324., which will earn a high Department subsidy of $4,744. Centre Street East pavement C.N.R. to Sussex Ave. $26446. with a provincial subsidy of $13,- 1559. A new asphalt pavement for Bayview Avenue, estimated cost $84,502. and of this the Highway Department subsidy will account for $43,403.30. Osiris Drive. estimated cost $82,- 681.87. Highways Department subsidy will be $42,043. and the town's share $49,638. Other estimates includeflfflnflz The horrors. unending mono- tony, frustration and heartbreak of life in the refugee camps of Germany, Austria and Italy were vividly described by Mr. John Palen who escaped from Yugoslavia in 1951. A resident of Canada since 1952 he is now a Canadian citizen. Canada with its high standard of living should do all it can to help these count- less thousands who through no fault of their own had to flee the ravages af war and political upheaval. The speaker In a clear word picture described the daily routine of life in such a camp. The complete lack of any privacy, the queuing up to wash, to eat, the eternal delays, and of course the loss of all hope. The most un- fortunate of all are the children. A great majority of them have known no other life â€" born and trapped it seems forever in one of these camps. Mr. Palen told of how some of the children have lived in these camps for as long as 10, 11 or even 12 years. Mr. Fred Jackson, who is a sen- ior official in the Federal De- partment of Welfare, promised the full support of the‘Federal and Provincial governments in support of any refugee plan. At present the Provincial Govern- ment and Canadian Welfare Council are endeavouring to get the Federal Government to agree to assume the full cost of trans- porting the refugee and his fam- ily to Canada. Mrs. A. W. McLennan of King City, head of the Refugee Com- mittee of the county branch of the United Nations, outlined what is involved in sponsoring such a family. The sum of $800.00 must be raised, a job found, a home se- cured plus such matters as furni- Greetings were brought to the meeting by Mr. Alex Belugin of Newmarket. chairman of the York County Branch of the United Nations Association. ‘Mr. Belugin who himself came to Canada in 1928, stressed the need for World Brotherhood and that the people of the world must learn to live together or they’ll perish together. Mayor James Murray of Aurora. who is also a member of the County Branch of the United Nations said that any desire by a community to assist the less fortunate throughout the world is a practical application of Christianity and democracy. World Refugee Year ‘Xecutive was elected and the main committees organized. In common with committees across the country Richmond Hill would sponsor some unfortunate family of refugees presently living without hope in some camp in Europe. At an enthusiastic meeting held Tuesday evening in Wrixon Hall the initial plans were laid for Richmond Hill to sponsor one or more refugees during World Refugee YeartUnder the able leadership of Mr. R. D. Little an “Nothing can be as beauti- ful before it's usedâ€"and so ugly afterwardsâ€"as a day.‘ In urging that council should decide what works will be under- taken this year, Councillor Broad- hurst said a budget of this sort of money had to be considered in relation to the increased demands of the school boards and other departments. In the face of so many demands he said. ‘some- thing just has to give”. It boils down he said, “We can just do the essentials and the committee should make recommendations”. Mayor Tomlin said the Works Committee will be consulted and he hoped the Finance Committee will meet to consider it this week. Councillor Broadhurst said he would like to move an amend- ment that the report be referred back to the Works Committee for a recommendation, but failed to get a seconder. There is an item of $900. rental for the public parking lot at Yonge and Richmond Streets, $390. for maintainance, and $26,- 226. is placed in the estimate for future parking lots. Reeve Haggai-t, Works Commit- tee Chairman said he was satis- fied all essential works are in- cluded in the budget, and his mo- tion that it be referred to the Finance Committee was carried. Estimates for the disposal plant maintenance and overhead are $35,837., for sewer maintenance $16,000. and for sewer extensions $7,000. Cost of garbage collection for the year is estimated at $34,400. Estimate for road work not sub- ject to subsidy is $50,000. The next general meeting will be held in Wrixon Hall, on Wed- nesday, May 11, at 8 pm. Every- one interested in helping in this humanitarian project is ask- ed to phone Chairman R. D. Little at TU. 4â€"3736. Willing workers are urgently needed, so if you can help please get in touch with Mr. Little. Appointments to theJery im- portant finance committee have yet to be made. Rev. C. G. Hig- ginson will assist in this matter. Representatives of the chur- ches, service clubs and interested citizens all attended the meeting. Mr. Dave Gibson who represent- ed the high school students at the meeting spoke of the active support given refugee year by the students in Metro. Elected to the executive were Chairman R. D. Little. Vice- Chairman Dickson Miller, TreaS< urer Don Ross. and Secretary Sam Cook. In the matter of the committee appointments, Mrs. I. Clement was appointed Social Co-ordinator. Mrs. G. Sweeney volunteered to assist in :10cating the necessary furniture. Mr. Nor- man Brown will head up the com- mittee seeking living quarters. Rev. William Patterson will be in charge of the health commit- tee. The question of a job will be handled by the executive. Mrs. Helen Boyle and Mrs. D. Topliflz‘ will organize a drive for cloth- ing, linen and bedding. Public- ity will be handled by Bruce Wat- son and Sam Cook. ture. clothing. health and social adjustment have to all be consid- ered. One of the main problems to be solved is in the matter of finding suitable employment for the husband. The Country Parson