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If the proposed road program for 1960 is carried out the mill rate for 1960 will be 11.8 mills, asicrqmpared to 8:3 mills in 1959. Mill rate set by the Finance Committee for Farms and Resi- dential is 22.8 (18.5 in 1959); for Commercial and Industrial the mill rate ‘is 26.2 (22.1 in 1959). \The deputy-reeve said. “Many municipalities have gone up this year and I suppose we are in the same boat, but I think we have done a good job in the township STUART PAXTON mm: LINE won: wvv Vuwn- .. mu.--“ Police fire rates remain about the same for 1960, and the school tax is set depending on the area, for in- stance in School Area No. 1 Markham, the Public School rate lils up 3 mills; the York Central High School rate is up 3 mi s. ‘ 7 Revised assessment for 1960 levy is . . . . . . $15,431 ,120.86 Less Police Villages of Thornhill $607,945.22 " Unionville $570,028.77 Monday night was Budget Night at Markham Town- ship’s regular weekly council session. Deputy-reeve "Wilfred Dean, Chairman of Finance, presented the 1960 budget stating, “There is a slight in- crease of 1 mill in the General rate and the Road rate is up 3 mills, making the total township rate up a little over 4 milk”. Last year the Roads Budget was overspent by $30,000, which Was picked up by the General Account, and in order to balance the budget this amount has to be levied this year and returned to the General Account, the Fin- ance Chairman noted. . 4nnn Finance Chairman Blames $30,000 Road Deficit Set Markham Twp. Rate Increased 4 Mills For I960 Thornhill and District News J. 'N. Mulholland, 80 Richmond St. West. ‘ Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Ashworth & Graves Announce the End of Inflated Real Estate Commissions WHY PAY . . 7% OR . . 5”? OR EVEN . . 4% WHEN WE ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF LOCAL PROPERTIES AND WE CAN SELL YOURS FOR ONLY . . 3% COMMISSION!! WE HAVE WAITING CLIENTS . . SOME WITH ALL CASH TO BUY . . HOMES . .' . LOTS . . . COMMERCIAL SITES CALL US FOR A FREE APPRAISAL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL NOW!!! WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME SELL THRIT US AND SAVE ENOUGH TO PAY THE LAWYER, THE MOVER . . . PERHAPS EVEN MORE” AV. 5-5435 FLASH - 3% Plum I'm-nu 4-2851 Toronto EM 4-2780 'TI‘I‘EVLIBER’AI}, Ricfimona Hill, Ontario, Tfiursaay, May 12, mo Electrician ASHWORTH 8. GRAVES REAL ESTATE BROKERS legal QC. TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"$ 1,177,973.99 Township Levy Total $14,253,146.87 in keeping the township rate down. We couldn’t have done this, without the co-operation of all Township Committees.” Gen. Purp. Rate ’58 ’59 ’60 Farm & Resid. 7.5 3.8 4.8 Comm. & Indus. 10.8 7.4 8.2 'Police 5.6 5.5 5.3 Fire .7 .9 .9 Roads & Bridges 7.3 8.3 11.8 Water Area 1 4.7 Deputy-reeve Dean said that the Road Budget for 1960 was the highest in Markham Township for some years. The following scale gives the picture over the past 10 years: Some of the itemsas shown on (he Budget Report are: Executive and legislative expenses for 1960 $11,000 ($7,022.91 in 1959); Ad- ministx‘ative. $80,150 ($62,761.83 in 1959); Relief (includes charge- backs), $16,000 ($14,637.57 in 1959). Civil Defense was Nil for 1960. dropping from $1,000 in 1957 to $479.09 in 1958 and the dwind- ling sum of $150. in 1959. Contingenéies are lower at $10,000 this year ($15,000 ip 1959). And a new expense on the bud- get this year is $2,000 to the Cem- etery Board for the cleaning up and maintenance of abandoned 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 cemeteries. 11.8 “The Liberal" in always pleued to publish items of interact contributed by It: readers In tho Thomhifl nee . . . . . Our representative in Thornhjll in Mrs. Marmot McLean. who Inn: be reached by phoning AV. 5-2831. Under the provisional direc- tion of Mr. Les Markle and Mr. David McLean, a meeting has been organized for Thursday, May 12, at the Thornhill Public School at 8 pm. for the purpose of forming a group, to be spon- sored by the United Nations As- sociation, to bring a family from a refugee camp in Europe to Thornhill. The meeting will be addressed by Mr. A. Balugin, President, York Branch, United Nations Association and by Mrs. A. W. McLennan of King, Past President of the same branch. Mrs. McLennan will outline to those present the proceedings necessary to carry out the pro- ject. The organization will be non-denominational and it is hoped that all the organized groups in Thornhill and district will send representatives to the meeting â€" church groups, rate- payers’ associations, Home and School associations, etc. This group will not mean merely an appeal for money. It is hoped that various groups will make them- selves responsible for the sep- arate aspects of the project such as housing, furnishings, clothing, employment, etc. Here is the chance for everyone in the vill- age to make their contributions to World Refugee Year. One has only to look at this community, the fine homes, and the splendidly healthy children, to realize that this is indeed one of the most favoured sections of the globe. What better way to give joyous thanks for the favours that have been heaped upon us than to share them with one or more fam- ilies whose lives have until now held little but misery and des- pair. On Saturday, April 23rd, the girls went to the church to write the tests for their Mission Study and Nursing badges. At their reg- ular meeting on Tuesday, April 26, some of the members receiv- ed their G.A. pins. Quite a num- ber oven savers and trays have been sold and there are orders in for more. U.N. Has Family Too For Thornhill At their meeting on Monday, May 3, the girls put on a play. They also discussed their pro- posed week-end at Mrs. Priest- man’s cottage at Lake Simcoe, and discussed plans for a tea. They were taken on a walk through the new church hall that is being built. Mrs. L. T. Red- man was at the meeting to help some of the girls make skirts for their uniforms, while other girls worked on a banner for the festi- val to be held on May 15th. W.M.S. Evening Auxiliary Holy Trinity Girls’ Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary of the W.M.S. of Thornhill United Church met on Tuesday evening, May 3, at the home of Miss Ger- aldine Wesley. The meeting was conducted by the President, Mrs. Harold Craig. Mrs. A. M. Eccle- stone conducted the worship ser- vice, her theme being “The Joy of Living”. The guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. Gerald Culley, who spoke on the women of Africa. On May 9, the ladies of the Evening Auxiliary are entertain- ing several of the young ladies frbm “Half-Way House". one of the Ontario Hospital approved homes, at the home of Mrs. A. M. Ecclestone on Thornbank Road. The meeting closed with re- freshments which were served by Mrs. John Honsberger and Mrs. Robert Tamblyn. W.A. Spring Luncheon The ladies of the W.A. of the Thornhill United Church held their annual spring luncheon in the church auditorium on Thurs~ day, May 5. The room was beau- tifully decorated with a Maypole, charming rose trees and decora- tive light shades. Between 275 and 300 people enjoyed the de- licious lunch. called to say words Mrs. Kellam, the President, called on Mrs. H. R. MacDonald to say Grace, and then said a few words of welcome. Mrs. Ralph Thompson introduced the guests at the head table, who included Mrs. R. W. Weaving, Mrs. Steph~ enson, Mrs. Ralph Thompson, Mrs. N. Morton, Mrs. L. Shortt, Mrs. Jane Tween, Mrs. F. Kellam, Mrs. H. MacDonald, Mrs Hugh Martin, Mrs. Gunn and Mrs. Bracken. the lst Vice President of the Centre Presbytery. Mrs. Kellam then asked Mrs. Bracken to say a few words, fol- lowing which Mrs. Martin sang three lover numbers. Mrs. L. Shortt then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Jane Tweed, a free- lance writer, broadcaster and re- porter. Mrs. Tweed spoke on Ed- ucation, on Mother’s Day and also quoted from the book “Slow to Anger,” by Mrs. Marya Manis. Mrs. Weaving thanked Mrs. Tweed for her humorous but in- formative talk. Many thanks are due to the ladies who worked so hard to make the luncheon a success, es- pecially Mrs. R. Jeffrey and Mrs. G. Mickleborough who so ably planned the Ifincheon. Mrs. W. Thornhill Notes A group of 20 interested per- sons met in the board room of Thornhill United Church on Sun- day evening, May 8, to discuss the possibility of the church sponsor- ing a refugee family in Thorn- hill. Also attending the meeting were Mr. Les Markle and Mr. David McLean who informed the group of a meeting, sponsored by the United Nations Association, on Thursday. May 12, at the Thornhill Public School, to or- ganize a joint community effort along the same lines. After out- lining their plans. and inviting the group to join their organiz- ation if they saw fit, Mr. Markle and Mr. McLean left the meeting. Some discussion followed as to the advisability of 'joining in the community effort for refugees but it was decided to continue with their own plan if at all pos- sible as this would in all likeli- hood result in two families being taken care of instead of only one. “They can get along with us,” stated Rev. H. R. MacDonald, who chaired the meeting. “The ques- tion is, can We get along without them”. The people present felt that they could well take care of the needs of the family of two which had been proposed to them by the Department of Immigra- tion of the Canadian Council of Churches. Accordingly, committees were set up, under the general chair- manship of Mr. Norm Hall, to investigate the various aspects of the project. A Secial Services Committee was set up under the chairmanship of Mrs. J. W. Lam- bert and including Mrs. A. Beck- with and Mrs. O. Harrington. This committee is to look into the question of hospitalization insur- ance and the provision of medical and dental care for the family, as well as any other social ser- vices they might require, such as English lessons, for instance. Mr. Chandler was appointed chairman of the accommodation committee. To work with him are Mr. R. Jones, Mrs. W. Whelan and Mrs. Les Clark. This group will ascertain the cost and avail- ability of living accommodation for the refugee family as well as Heron who looked after the 1105- tesses and Mrs. W. Buckler and her committee who did the dec- crating. Christian Family Service At the Christian Family Ser- vice at Thornhill United Church on Sunday, May 8, 150 Scouts and Cubs of the lst and 2nd Thorn- hill and the lst Langstafi Cub and Scout Troops paraded to the church and presented their col- ours. Mr. Harry Johnson, the leader of the 2nd Thornhill Troop read the scripture lesson and Mr. Herbert Rogers, the leader of the lst Thornhill Troop led the boys in reaffirming their promises. On Sunday evening, a new High-C group was formed for young people in Grades 9 and 10, directed by Mr. and Mrs. A. Martindale. Miss Barbara Curtin was elected President of the group. St. Luke’s C.W.L. A most enjoyable card party was held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, May 4, under the convenorship of Mrs. Gerald Smith. It was also the occasion of the awarding of prizes to the winners in the Marathon Bridge, Euchre and Social Club, which was started in the parish for the first time this winter and which proved to be an overwhelming success. Winners were: lst prize for bridge, Mrs. Wm. McChes- ney; 2nd prize for bridge, Mrs. Edward Dean; 1st prize for eu- chre, Mrs. W. Lacey; Social Group prize, Mrs. Jim Cameron. The handbag, scarf and gloves don- ated by Mrs. C. ’M. Madden were won by Mrs. D. R. MacLeod of Thornridge Drive. Thornhill United Church Sponsors Refugee Family Mrs. E. R. Carter, the Presi- dent, welcomed the guests and Mrs. E. J. Surrett, Past Presi- dent, acted as Mistress of Cere- monies. While the refreshments were being served, a great many door prizes were distributed. Horticultural Society The Spring Show of the Thorn- hill Horticultural Society is to be held on Tuesday. May 17, at 8 pm. in the Thornhill Public School. The speaker of the ev- ening will be Mr. R. F. Gomme, Secretary of the Ontario Horti- cultural Association and his sub- ject will be “Annuals: their Hab- itz, Uses and Varieties”. This is also to be option night. A free Chrysanthemum will be given to every member. There will be some available for sale after the op- tions have been given out. A tip to those who are showing tulips in the Show. Pierce the tulips with a needle just below the bloom. This lets out air and prevents further stem growth during the day. They should then be wrapped in damp neWSpaper, including the bloom, and put in a container of cold water until arranged. BAKE SALE Charles Hewitt Home and School Association is holding a Travelling Bake Sale Friday, May 13th. in order to raise money towards the sum required to pur- chase Reference Books for the School Library. MARKHAM â€" Building in Mark- ham Village for April totalled $169,800, just about treble the amount for the three previous months of this year. NEWMARKET â€" By a 6-2 vote town council has gone on record as opposing any move to split High School District. The trus- tees have advocated that the pre- sent district be cut in half. The final decision rests with county council. A majority of the muni- cipalities in the high school area have gone on record as opposing any dissolution of the district at this time. look after house furnishings An employment committee con- sisting of Mr. McGhee, chairman; Mr. W. Whelan, Mr. T. Harring- ton and Mr. W. Welt. was next appointed. This group is to try to locate suitable employment for Mrs. Pajevic and her son Dusan. In order to get things moving quickly, the committees were asked to report back next Sun- day, May 15. At that time, it was felt. that the group would have a better idea of just what would be required and a finance com- mittee could be set up then. It was decided to put a notice in the church calendar, asking any- one who felt they could be of help in any of the work of the committees to contact Mr. Norm Hall at AV. 5-2185. A disappointing Wet week-end for those of 2nd Richvale Guides who wanted to qualify for their outâ€"door tests. However, when a bunch of girls get to-gether for the week-end it’s always fun and it was no different at Camp Sam- ac. They played in-door games, made lanyards and ate well. It was not as planned but the Guides had a good time just the same. The Scoutmaster, Brian Con- nett and three Patrol Leaders, Tim Newman, Bob Spears and David Mitchell and one second Jimmy Perry went to Kitchener Scout Group, as guests of the Kitchener Scout Group; to see that group in action in then‘ Annual Gang Show. Our Scouts stayed over-night and the next day visited around in Kitchener, the Headquarters, etc., and came home full 3f en- thusiasm of the well-organized troops in Kitchener. Church Parade They marched into church with Cubs and Scouts from lst and 2nd Thornhill. The sermon by the minister, the Rev. Hugh Robert MacDonald, was very ap- propriate. Bowling Banquet The Neighbourhood Bowlers held their Banquet on Wednes- day, May 4. Thirty-two people enjoyed a delicious dinner, after which the presentations were made. Mrs. L. Markle won the trophy for highest point average, given by the Richmond Bowling Alleys. _ i _ _ Bob Bouldin Westwood Lane, celebrated his thirteenth birth- day on Saturday, May 7. by tak- ing seven of his friends down swimming in Willowdale. His guests include Jim Perry, Craig Ellis, Wayne Mills, Rick C‘nalh‘n, Tim Newman. and Don Spears. Socials There was an excellent turn- out of 1st Langstaff Cubs, Scouts and Leaders at the Church Par- ade held in Thornhill United Church on Sunday. The Moonbeams, captain Fran Clark, won the playoffs, and one series. The Comets, captain, Joyce Miles, came second in the play-offs and won the second series. Point money was given to all the ladies. The new slate of officers was read, with voting on position of secretary. Mrs. Mar- kle. president Mrs. R. Brash sec- retary, Mrs. A. Oliver, treasurer; and Mrs. L. Clarke, sub-captain“ After the tables were cleared away the members played court whist. Prizes were given to ev- ery table and coffee was served once more and another annual bowling banquet was over. Birthday Wishes ’ Mrs. A. Miller Mrs Mrs. E. Edwards, Mrs Spring at last, and it’s a good thing too! The whole earth is laboring and groaning to bring forth the promise of spring. There is movement in tree and bush, and the birds are getting all set for their jubilant chorus. There is an expectant stir about and after such a long hard labor, the heralds go about proclaiming the advent of the long awaited spring. The raucous cries of the crow are heard once more. The sparrows are hovering about the eaves. The robin is digging for worms and the sound of the woodpecker is heard through the land. The crocus and other spring flowers push their way up through the damp depths of the pulsating earth. The new-born Spring stretches, opens eyes, becomes aware, smiles and laughs, and every tree and bush joins in the awakening and melodies break forth from all the feath- ered songsters. Few are so burdened that they do not walk with a lighter step, whose eyes do not shine the brighter and even those who are sick know a renewal of hope. The Green Medicine man has arrived renewing man’s spirit. reacting healthily on the bone and the blood and the mind. The sound, sight and, fragrance of this season give a feeling that is indescribable. There is about everything the aura of an enchanted country. Spring is a time of hope and rejoicing, in every heart there is a song, conscious or unconscious. It is the season of love and beauty, and wonder, when earth be- comes heaven. Nothing is impossible, nothing beyond belief, when man sees ‘for himself the miracle which spring shows when seed, bulb, bare twig, and dried root are transformed into flower, leaf and tree with all the wealth of color, fragrance, shape and beauty which make_s earth a garden. 25 Roosevelt Drive 108 Yongehurst SOMETHING TO RENT LIBERAL CLASSIFIED TU. 4-1105 (ambling RICHVALE NEWS MRS. A. BLACKBURN H. Martin B. Builker CORRESPONDENTS: MRS. E. E. SPEARS rs. K. Hall and Mrs. F. Price all spent the week-end in Buf- falo. They had a lovely trip over as the rain didn’t start till late on Saturday and by then they had most of their shopping “lone. They drove home on Sunday in time to spend Mother’s Day with their families. Mrs. Everall-Newman as presiâ€" dent of Emmanuel Church Wn- mens’ Auxiliary would like :0 thank the members of this com- munity, who so nobly braved the weather on Saturday to attend their Spring Fair, held at Charles Howitt School. Due to this sup- port we are delighted to an- nounce that close on $200 was raised. For complete service and parts -â€"new machinery and industrial equipment. Goodyear Tire Service. Give us a call for demonstra- tion and full particulars. 3 mile: south of Bolton on Hwy. 5. R. R. 3 Bolton Phone Bolton 150 Stop 22A Yonge Street AVenue 5 3 (WW vvvvv‘ “WW/WW M AWN Volunteer worker, Mrs. Ed Ross, left above, assists Miss Jane McLaren (right), Head Librarian of the Thorn- hill Library, as the Library is moved to its first permanent headquarters at 10 Colborne St., Thornhill. The Library had previously been in part of the Mas- onic Hall on Yonge Street. Thornhill Scouts helped in moving the 6,000 books WILLIAMS Service & Supply M ASSEY-FERGUSON SALES & SERVICE "roan Pink Vigoro, 35 lb. big - food for flowers and garden . ......... $$2.49 a bag Peat mass; 4' Eu; 'ft’. ' .' .' .' f .' f. f .............. ........ $2.75 Peat Moss, 4 cu. ft. . NO 1 ROSE BUSHES â€" - - Hybrid Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polyanthus . . . . . . . . . . .. Floribundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Garden 6; Flower Shop Climbing Rose . 4 AYS SPECIAL ONLL! Phone AV. 5-8116 Phone TU. 4-2317 Moving Day â€" Thornhill library Flowers For All Occasions Regular $1.30 each Regular $1.50 each in co-operation with the York County Health Unit Schedule: TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA NO. 1 OF THE TOWNSHIP of MARKHAM KINDERGARTEN â€" PRIMARY AND GRADE 1 ' REGISTRATION v Henderson Ave. Public School - May 16th a.m. & p.m. Pupils from Henderson Ave. District, German Mills District and South Thornlea (John St. and Green lane). Thornlea 'Public School - May 19th a.m. Pupils from North Thornlea, All of Duncan and 16th Ave. District and Central Area No. 7 Highway and Bayview. Children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1960. for Kindergarten-primary and 6 years of age on or before December 31, 1960. for Grade I. Please bring proof of age and immunization Woodland Public School - May 17th am. and 13.111. Pupils from Woodland District. Langstaff District - Markham Township and Charles Howitt District - Markham Township record. Pupils who will be commencing Grade I in Sep- tember, 1960, from the German Mills District are asked to register at the Henderson Ave. Public School on May 16th. THORNHILL CEMETERY COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING MASONIC HALL - - THORNHILL MON., MAY 16, 1960--8 P.M. from the old library to the new one: moving took place over a week long per- iod since each newly decorated room in the new quarters was filled one at a time as the paint was pronounced dry. The Library Board hopes to rent out meeting space to interested groups in its fine new headquarters. -â€" Photo by Miller & White BOARD OF TRUSTEES . .... 2 for $2.49 m." 2 for $1.99 M. 2 for $1.99 2 for $1.99