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A summary of a busy year's activities was presented during the three-day session of York County Council held in Newmar- ket this week, when the 1961 group of municipal representa- tives took over its duties. Dealing with a broad field of endeavour Warden William Clark, Reeve of Mai-ham Township for the year, and his two Commis- sioners. Reeve William Sellers of Sutton and Reeve Clarence Davis of Aurora, gave the picture of 1960 in their report. 7 It disclosed that levies from municipalities in the county - that portion of taxes which the towns, villages and townships pass on to the central county government - came reasonably close to a million dollars. Exact amount was 3898.908. A very brief report on refores- tration - in which York County is a leader through the Vivian Forest project - said that an op- tion had been secured on a furâ€" ther fifty acres in Georgina Township. Hospital Costs Up Nefihbodrhood Notes Costs for hospitalization of in- digents paid for by the county showed a jump for 1960, the amount being $21,049 as compar- ed,to $17,047 in the previous year. The new Home for Aged - York Manor - is nearing completion and would probably be ready for occupancy by May lst, it was reported. Erection of the new building followed a slashing at- tack a couple of years ago on the old building. said to be in- adequate and unsafe. The “Undue Burden" section of the legislation which created Metro Toronto in 1954 and set up the northern municipalities as the continuing York County was covered in the report of the War- den and Commissioners. The matter is now before the On- tario Municipal Board and it is understood that a decision will be made in the near future. (The- 1954 legislation recognized that an undue burden would be crea- ted through the loss of popula- tion and assessment by the re- maining municipalities which formed the continuing County of York. Many costly services would not be reduced in the same pro- portion, thus throwing an “undue That smorgasbord dinner to celebrate the opening of Brown’s Corners United Church is back to the first date mentioned â€" Feburary 14 â€" and everyone is invited. If you don’t get a ticket come anyway and get your ad- mission at the door. Mrs. .Adam Brown and Mrs. Richard Pralet were delegates at the “Saw To Save" classes held by the WI. at Buttonville W.I. Hall on Thursday and Fri- day of last week. Serving tea to the visiting delegates present from surrounding groups were Mrs. Russell Boyington, Mrs. Gordon Purves and Mrs. John "Undue Burden" Still Hangs Fire I960 Warden, Commissioners Report On Year's Activities Say Detention Home Is Need Wilkins Mrs. Charles Hooper represent- ed the East York area conven- tion of Women’s Institutes on Saturday of last week when Ket- tleby W.I. celebrated their 50th anniversary. , On Thursday of last week lad- ies from Brown's Corners United Church assisted Victoria Square women when they served Mark- ham Township Sunday School convention delegates dinner at noon. Saturday afternoon of last week the first meeting of the Davidson Mission Band was held and a good foundation was laid for future sessions. If you have young children be sure to watch for the dates of these get-togeth- ers for the younger set. Mrs. Wilfred Turnerâ€"Ax. 3â€"4737 will supply information. We were sorry to learn that Mrs. A1 Jones (Beverley McQuay) is back in bed again with hepa- titis. We wish her a speedy re- covery. While Mrs. Jones is ill the children are staying with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. James McQuay. is back in bed again with hepa- titis. We wish. her a speedy re- covery. While Mrs. Jones is ill the children are staying with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. James McQuay. Recently the Unionv'ille Junior Farmers held a euchre party at Buttonville W.I. Hall, proceeds of which went to the Thornhaven School for Retarded Children. There were 22 tables of players and the school benefitted to the amount of $45.00. Prize winners for the evening were Messrs. Rus- sell Burr, Oscar Brodie. J. Dews- bury, and consolation winner Arnold Morson; Mrs. J. Dews- bury, Mrs. D. Spring and Mrs. Jean Trimble, consolation Doro- thy Jackson. A ham was offered During the business meeting Mrs. J. Wilkins took the chair & it was noted that a contribution would be made to “Pennies for Friendship,” a fund for W.I. work. February 9th the members of the Buttonville W. I. will serve luncheon to the Girls’ Club at Newmarket during t eir Achieve- ment Day project; here will be a social evening for Buttonville W.I. members and members of the community on the evening of the third Tuesday evening in February; A benefit bridge and euchre for Retarded Children will be held April 10, evening; and W.I. members were invited to the annual meeting of the Girls' Club to be held the lst Monday in February. Inquire about our money-saving Insurance and Finance Plan with these features: 1. Low cost financing arranged immediately 2. Complete insurance coverage For Ashes 3. Full payment to dealer 8; Crashes 4. Fast confidential service Our plan is also available when purchasing a Used Car, New Truck, Business Equipment or Commercial Equipment. CALL US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS . . . We Pay mu: - AUTO - CASUALTY - LIFE TU. 4-7002 103 PEMBERTON RD. ‘ BUTTONVILLE NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS. I. ll. LEA! IL R. 3 Gormley Phone AXmlnster 3-618! C. J. NEIL O’REILLY burden" on those municipali’ies. The Metropolitan Toronto Act made provision for an adjustment if necessary. This is the matter now before the Ontario Municiâ€" pal Board. (ED.) Justice Costs Hang Fire Also a matter the county is the cost of the ad- ministration ofr Justice. An ap- plication to determine the prin» ciples upon which the coun‘y‘s share of the cost shall be calcul- ated is also before the Municiâ€" pal Board, having been there since 1957. A decision is also being awaited. Distribution of the assets of of concern to uelfare should be handled on a county basis. Two readings were given to a covering by-law. The third reading will come before the 1961 county council. One of thl the county m1 future is the detention horn: boys and girls the Warden a At the presex Debentures of the county out- standing as at January lst. 1961, amounted to $5,782,500, it was reported. These cover high schools - a figure'of $3,790.000 - with the balance being applicable to road construction, the new county building and the new home for the aged. Detention Home Needed Detentiou Home Needed One of the problems which the county must consider in the future is the establishing of a detention home for uncontrollable boys and girls. said the report of the Warden and Commissioners. At the present time the Metro Toronto home on Sherbourne Street was being used at a cost of $15 per day per child. This home was operating beyond cap- acity and might not have the rooni to accommodate children from York County, it was de- of $15 pe home was acity and rooni to from Yor clared. Likely to be a major matter in 1961, the subject of a county police force was touched on in the report of 1960 County ac- tivities. As already disclosel in the press, York County Warden and Commissioners engaged Mag- istrate Johnstone L. Roberts of Niagara Falls to make an in- vestigation of the police situa- tion in York County. His report was made to county council in November, 1960. Copies will go to all members of 1961 Council, which will discuss further action. Distribution of the assets the old county prior to the 51 up in 1954 took place dux 1960, it was recorded. as a lucky draw, and Kc; Dimma was the winner. Euchre Series Establishment of a county welfare officer was discussed in 1960. The Ontario Department of Welfare joined in the discussions and was of the opinion that On Friday evening, January 20. the second game of the cur- rent W.I. Euchre series was played at Buttonvllle W.I. Hall, with 19 tables present. Winners for the evening were Messrs. N. Burr, C. Latcham, Wm. Middleton; Mrs. R. Burr, Mrs. A. Robinson and Mrs. Rus- sell Boyington, Mr. Wm. Middle- ton won the lucky draw, a chic- ken, and freezeout winners were Messrs. R. Boyington and A. Young against Mrs. Norman Den- by and Mr. Wilcox. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. J. Wilkins, Mrs. G. Purves, Mrs. George Barker and Mrs. K. Stots assisted in place of Mrs. Harper, who is ill. Mrs. George Kelly W.I. Hostess Buttonville W.I. members met at the home of Mrs. George Kelly on Wednesday afternoon of last week for their January meeting. The guest 5 eaker was Mark- ham Township Councillor Charles Hooper, who brought maps of road and sewer trunk plans which were of much interest at this historical and current events meeting. I Mrs. Jean Cook also gave a paper on events of 1960 as they affected our community which was most interesting. ‘ The Roll Call for the day: was “Something My Mother Taught Me,” and it was noted that Mrs. 0. Brooke. Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Rose Baker were absent because of illness. Home . the y must the e home f1 EM. 4-8611 calcul- Munich I there is also 2 split- during lung was 300 - cable new new vhich 1the of a lable rrt of nets. Ietro .urne cost This cap- the VAâ€"_.. ENTIRE WINWTR WORK PANTS DRAWERS NOW ONLY BAYVIEW PLAZA JERSEYS Regular $5.95 NOW ONLY MEN'S ALL WOOL $35.00 MEN'S THERMO NOW ONLY MEN'S 10p SUITS Regular $49.50 S4.99 Regular $6.90 End of line 30% MEN'S AND MEN’S 8. BOYS JACKETS NOW ONLY W.A . . ‘ memoriam Vice-president, Mrs. Jack Mack- During lin presided for the W.A. meetâ€" pondence ing. The devotional period was were read taken by Mrs. Ray Jennings. Mrs'. Sunday, Arwood Harmon read the scrip- and Mrs_ ture- , brating th Speaking of our deep loss in niversary, the death of two life members, bers of 1:111 Mrs. Howard Clark and Mrs. sist Conve Frank Wilkins, an appropriate ton and M verse was read by Mrs: Ray Jen- nings followed by two minutes of silence and another verse in LINED s4.39 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. MILTON WELLS. R. R. 3. KING TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS Off NOW ONLY 1.4 A 2 FOR $3.00 Now Only Now Only BOY'S Dress Shirts PAJAMAS MEN'S PANTS Regular $2.95 Regular $3.95 Regular $9.95 BOY'S POLO SHIRTS WORK SHIRTS Regular $2.95 NOW ONLY Regular $2.95 NOW ONLY s1.99 S1.99 f 2.69 PULLOVERS END OFLINE20% MEN'S MEN'S $1.59 S 6.88 Phone PR. 3-5239 MEN'S And BOY'S During the reading of pondence many grateful were read for Christmas During the reading of corres- pondence many grateful letters were read for Christmas gifts. Sunday, February 19th, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hare are cele- brating their 60th wedding an- niversary, Time 3m 5 pm. Mem- bers of the W.A. are asked to as- sist Convenor Mrs. Stewart Paxâ€" ton and Mrs. W. Jennings in the making of sandwiches on Satur- day afternoon. it was decided a clock, not exceeding $10.00 be purchased for the church basement. After a short discussion it was moved that $25.00 be donated to the Sunday School to aid with ex- penses. ' The annual secretary-treasur- er's report was given by Mrs. Lorne Cunningham. Balance on hand is $784.38. W.M.S. The W.M.S. meeting opened with a theme verse and hymn. The annual report. given by See- retary-Treasurer Mrs. W. Jen- nings, showed $114.50 sent to the Presbyterial Treasurer. Delegates to the annual W.M. S. Presbyterial meeting in Aurora on January 25, were Mrs. W. Jen- nings and Mrs. Fred Boys. Miss Homer of Aurora, guest speaker, introduced the new MEN'S PAJAMAS NOW ONLY MEN'S ALL WOOL DRESS PANTS $19.95 Regular $39.95 NOW ONLY Regular $14.50 Now Only Now Only Now Only BOY'S Dress Pants SUITS Lined Jeans $9.88 NOW ONLY THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, January 26, 1961 5 BOY'S SOX Regular $5.95 MEN'S Regular $3.95 Regular $4.89 Regular $1.00 BOY'S f 2.88 f 2.69 n v- ovum.-- V.M. Birthday greetings to Nancy AURORAâ€"Miss Aurora. age 19 rora Jennings who celebrated her el- days. the town’s firSt baby of 1961, Jen- eventh birthday on Saturday by born 2.45 pm. January 2, and having a number of her school whose name is Denise Carle, and nest pals as guests. The group thor- mother Dorothea (Mrs. Gerard new oughly enjoyed a sleigh riding Carle) are doing fine. S4.59 On behalf of the W.M.S. group, Mrs. Milton Wells ex- pressed appreciation to Miss Homer. Mrs. Arwood Harmon very kindly offered to donate the new study books for 'which the organ- ization is most grateful.. study book. She explained in de- tail the Ecumenical Movement, sense of unity of heart; the re- ligious background leading to the movement; the object to feel the oneness of unity to be much groleater than differences in rit- ua s. Personals $17.88 RICH Regular $29.95 ALL WOOL NOW ONLY SPORT SHIRTS SPORT SHIRTS Regular $5.95 NOW ONLY TALLS Regular $5.95 $4.79 s4.79 NOW ONLY UNION SUITS am: $1.88 MOND MEN'S ous lunch Susann On February 12. 13. 14 at 3 pm. “sharp the Rural Life Com- mittee of the Presbytery wil! be conducting the Rural Life Work- shop at Teston. Both men and women are invited to attend. y on Sunday MEN'S ‘ence SHIRTS BELTS Regular $3.95 Regular $1.50 $2.88 NOW ONLY , were guests of Mr. elison 'Thompson and drawn fields. NOW ONLY MEN'S rawn Dy tracto: elds, a scrum-pt! games. Joseph Levison, and David. 01 HILL