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Ron has a contract with 'the three municipalities to keep dogs under control and in the past 24 months appears to have done a sterling 'job on behalf the taxpayers. In Richmond Hill, where canines once ran wild, playing havoc with garbage cans and largely contributing to noc- turnal confusion, the canine nui- sance has been drastically cur- tailed. Last year 1033 dogs were impounded. 389 in Vaughan, 325 in Markham and 319 in The Hill. In 1960 a total of 634 com- plaints were answered and 27,000 miles of patrol carried out. In Richmond Hill the number of registered dogs now stand at a- bout 700, down from 1200 a few years back. Each of the two townships claim approximately 1500 registered dogs. Ron esti- mates that in the three municiâ€" palities there might be another ‘ The impounding kennels for Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, shown here. are owned and operated by R. G. Herd. Located on a. 10-acre site one half mile south of the King-Vaughan sideroad. on Dufferin Street, it is the focal point for strays among the canine population of the three municipalities, estimated at about 5,000. Dog control officer Ron Herd is planning to build a permanent BY ALEX SJOBERG When a slender but wiry. agile mild-mannered Scotchman, well- known Ron Herd, 30, a former teacher and welding engineer cuts loose with: 'Git along, 111 doggie, git along!” he means it. his Scotch burr~notwithstanding. For the dog control officer whose trusty steed happens to be a motorized patrbl wagon has one of the biggest ‘spreads’ in this here county, 300 square miles in all, which boasts a ‘herd' of about 5,000 dogs. His ‘spread’ is made up of Vaughan and Markham Townships and Richmond Hill while his home 'corral’ is a 10- acre plot and modern impounding kennels on the east side of Con- cession 3 (Dufferin Street), Vau- ghan, three and one-half miles north of Markham Road. In the past two years Ron has invested $25,000 in land and kennels and a year from now when his new home will have been built on the site his otal investment in the doggy lif will be about $40,000. Busy Life 1‘00 mutts of all descriptions and pedigree still unregistered. He is keeping his eye peeled for them In The Hill itself last year 64 'dog at large’ charges were laid with 53 convictions resulting These figures testify to Ron's lndustriousness and gives weight to his contention that unless you’re prepared to lead a dog’s life the control profession is not tyour cup of! tea. Laws r Municipal law requires that every dog be tagged. restricted to its owner’s property and kept under control. Failure to comply with this law can result in a pen- alty anywhere up to $50, depend- ing on the circumstances and the manner in which a dog own- er hauled into court impresses the magistrate. Ron says he doesn't enjoy prosecuting anyone, and his fingers were not crossed when he said this nor was his tongue in his cheek. "We only prosecute when we feel it is the only way the owner can be induc- ed to keep his do: home." he is impounded th: owner u ficial ‘greetin of the land, vitation to cm he should not which is the erage fine. Occupational One hazard nel is emotio pealing creatu pretty hard 1 tached to a ( claims it, the i put to sleep, pleasant task, dogs, those pedigree or ii eral personali may be kept 12 weeks unti “As a rule go< be placed,” he Not Resentful Do people trol officer? I though nature ceptions to thi “Generallv net 16 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, February 2, 1961 Printing a we Dc It Ran Herd, Rides Herd On 5,000 Canines On A 300‘ Square Mile Spread If It's -it and pay {$5 poundâ€"fee. If thg same dog outwits his owner and la ' by trying unsuccessfully to control the children and family pet at the same time will give accused a hefty 75-25 chance to be proved blameless. Average Municipal law requires that every dog be tagged, restricted to its owner’s property and kept under control. Failure to comply with this law can result in a pen- alty anywhere up to $50, depend- ing on the circumstances and the manner in which a dog own- er hauled into court impresses ‘the magistrate. Ron says he doesn't enjoy prosecuting anyone. and his fingers were not crossed when he said this nor was his tongue in his cheek. “We only prosecute when we feel it is the only way the owner can be induc- ed to keep his dog home," he said. The court itself is not un- reasonable. Any owner tagged with a summons has a 50-50 chance of having his or her fine waived if he or she will take the trouble to appear before the the cadi and offer a reasonable ex- planation. One magistrate (who shall be nameless) who is fond of dog's and kindly disposed to- ward the harrassed parent who inadvertently falls foul of the On a year-round basis, the kennels will have 30 dogs on hand at any given time. When a mutt is impounded the owner has three days in which to claim \1‘00 mutts of all descriptions and pedigree still unregistered. He is keeping his eye peeled for them In The Hill itself last year 64 ‘dog at large' charges were laid with 53 convictions resulting These figures testify to Ron's industriousness and gives weizht to his contention that unless you’re prepared to lead a dog’s life the control profession is not your cup of tea. Laws ’ It now looks as if the three municipalities, Markham and Vaughan Townships and Rich- mond Hill, will\appoint Ron and his assistant as by-law enforce- ment officers insofar as they per- tain to the domesticated carni- vorous mammal (Canis familiar- Do people resent a dog con- trol officer? Ron claims not, al- though naturally there are ex- ceptions to this as to every rule. “Generally people know we have a job to do and that we don‘t lay a charge just out of spite. We stretch the.law whenever we can. We’ll often chase a dog to his home, warn the owner, and forget about it.” Ron said too there is a rather widespread be- lief in some quarters that the municipality employs a special treasurer just to count the loot accruing from fines. “But fines fall far short of the money ex- pended on dog control,” Ron told us, adding: “And remember, a municipality receives only a small percentage of fines levied with- in its boundaries.” One hazard of operating a ken- inel is emotional. “Dogs are ap- pealing creatures," Ron says. “It’s pretty hard not to become at- tached to a cut, and if no one claims it, the dog is in due co se put to sleep, and this isnt a pleasant task, believe me." Good dogs, those above average in pedigree or intelligence or gen- eral personality, if not claimed, may be kept on for as long as 12 weeks until a home is found. “As a rule good dogs can always be placed.” he said. Not Resentful , ls impounded two or three times th: owner usually receives of- ficial ‘greetings' from the court of the land, with a cordial 'inâ€" vitation to come along and prove he should not be clipped for $15, which is the amount of the av- erage fine. Occupational Hazard home for himself and his wife on the same site and the construetion work is expected to get underway this year. Mr. Herd will have invested approximately $40,000.00 in kennels, residence, patrol ve- hicles and equipment when the new home is completed. The efficiency of this enterprising district citizen has been further accentuated with the recent addition to the staff of Mr. Jim Ryan, 40, formerly associated with the Connaught Laboratories, North York Township. No novice in his field, Mr. Ry- an, born and raised in Ireland, had three years in the P.D.S.A. Veterinary Technical College, Ilford, England. He «has received training in zoology, large and small animal husbandry, animal hygiene, emergency treatment and first aid, and domestic an- imal psychology and welfare. This training was followed by five years practical experience at veterinary technical work in the field for the P.D.S.A. in clinics and hospitals, with two additional years in the Lane or- ganization in public relations work. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan live in Willowdale, coming to this dis- trict about two years ago. Im- pounding kennels .operator Ron Herd said: "Is is gratifying to get a man like Mr. Ryan." That dog control is a full-time business is indicated by the fact that Ron and his assistant do about 100 miles of patrol every day. His assistant, 40-year-old Jim Ryan, a cheerful Irishman is, Ron believes, a real catch. “Jim- m has had many years exper- ience as a control officer in the old country." he pointed out, "and he’s amassed a considerable veterinarian knowledge as well.” There are about 100 schools in Ron’s territoryt Ron sent out a letter to each principal, asking that he be notified when strays showed up at the school yards. “The phone rang right merrily for quite a while.” he reminisc- ed, “andwhanks to the co-op- eration from our principals we were able to greatly improve the dog situation.” Bob said he was képt mighty busy the week before and after Christmas this year. “We found homes for 40 dogs and as many cats," he said. German Shepherds and Beagles are most in de- mand, incidentally. 15).. Busy Christmas awarded to Mr. Almsted, Joe Robinson, Mr. Douglas Hood and Mr. Wm. Middleton. Bridge win- ners were Mrs. S. InQimundsen. ‘Mrs. Clark Young, Messrs. C. Young and S. Ingirnundsen The committee in charge wish- es to thank all those who con- tributed to the success of the evening, either by donating ,prizes or through other assist- ance. Proceeds for the local work of the Cancer Society exceeded After an evening of close play, there were four prizes awarded to ladies euchre players because of a triple tie for second place â€" winners were Mrs. J amieson, Mrs. Russell Boyington, Miss Mary Rodick and Mrs. J. Dewsbury. Winning gentlemen were Messrs. Mart Styrmo, A. Brown and W. J. Muirhead, with lucky draw prizes There were more than 18 tables of players at Buttonvflle W.I. Hall on Monday evening of last week, when community members and friends met for the 10th an-, nual benefit for the Cancer So- ciety Gift Cupboard, sponsored by Buttonvfllez W.I. members. Mr. Doug. Hood received word on Thursday of last week of the sudden passing of his younger brother, Mr. Gordon Hood of Williamshurg, NY. The com- munity extends sincere sympathy to all members of the Hood fam- ily at this time. This is the sec- ond loss in Mr. Hood’s immedi- ate family since last December, when the death of Miss Edith Hood, a sister, occurred. Cancer Benefit Succeés On Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, there will be a smorgasbord din- ner held, and tickets are onsale for this event â€"- everyone wel- come. Supper served from 6.00 pm. on. Mr. Cyril Devey will play organ selections throughout the evening. Mr. Gordon Hood Passes Feb. 26â€"1130 a.m.â€"Rev. Mor- rison Sellar, B.A., B.D., of Owen Sound. 7.30 pm. -â€" Youth Service â€" Y.P.U. in charge, with all avail- able candidates for the ministry (York Presbytery) in attendance. Special guests from neighbour- hood church Y.P.Ua organizations, social hour. Feb. 19â€"1130 sumâ€"Dr. A. 1'. Binnington; Holy Communion and Reggption of New Members. 7.30 former charge. 8.30 p.m.-â€"FeHOWShip hour in Christian Education Room, every- one welcome. February. follows: Feb. 12 Webster, ronto cor V r...‘,,. Lynda Leaf returned Tuesday of last week from a brief holiday in New York City. reporting more snow than she had ever seen in her life. Dedication Services Skating parties at Buttonvlue School will be held on alternate Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. and the Parents' Club members will be on hand to su- pervise and to sell hotdogs, etc. Last Friday evening Mrs. Venus, Mrs. Simms and Mrs. Woods were in charge. Saturday afternoon of this week-will be the n_ex;t party. Mrs. Wm. Rodick. Mrs. W. W. Miller, Mrs. H. Steffler, Mrs. W. Turner. Miss Mary Rodick and Mrs. F. H. Leaf attended York Presbyterial at Aurora on Wed- nesday of last week; ' Correspondent: Mrs. F. H. Lea! R. R. 2 Gomley Phone AXminster 3-6188 Jack Stephenson‘s brother Ken and his wife of Saskatoon were guests at the Norman Reid’s home last week-end. The Herds’ ultimate aim is a Humane Society type service in- cluding the boarding of dogs and cats and the way things look pow a few more years should do Ron himself started life at St. Andrews, Fife. Scotland and by the time he landed .11 the Western Hemisphere a brief 468 years af- ter Columbus - he had been a school teacher; and mastered welding and engineering. In fact he was with a prominent firm of engineers'in Toronto for 8 years before coming to Richmond Hill. He saved his money, invested it in his land and kennels ‘and feels he made a good move. He is mar- ried to the former Noretta Lentz of Peterborough, Ontario, who ‘re- tired from her position as teller with the Canadian Bank of Com- merce, Yonge Street, to take over office w_ork_ at the pound. BUTTONVILLE 12â€"II:30 a.m.â€"-Rev. Roy er, B.A., B.D., pres. of To- conference. p.m..â€"Rev. E. A. Currey, r pastor on Victoria Square ling This new addition is at the front of the school and included in the architects plans is a mural for the outside entrance wall. The lboard decided to give the chil- The 0. M. MacKillop Memori- al School was the third public school built in Richmond Hill, and is named after a very fine gentleman and former Public School fInspector. When com- completed this school consisted of 10 rooms with an enrolment of 282 pupils. Within a year th_e growing school population neces- sitated the building of an addi- tional 6 rooms. and today a fur- ther 4 classroonis and a general purpose room are being added. By Public Rel-Hons Committee of Richmond Hill Public School Board 0. M. MacKillop Memorial School Reports of the various church organizations indicated a year of progress and appreciation was expressed by the Churchwardens of their contribution to the life of the Parish. The Rector ex- pressed particular appreciation of the assistance of the Rev. J. R. F. Moore since September and Mrs. V. P. McMuilen for her sec- retarial help. The Rector paid tribute to the outstanding contribution made in the life of the Parish by the late W. Gordon Maclaren. The re- markable progress of the build- ing fund as reported by the treas- urer was in large measure due to his faithful chairmanship and constant visitation. He was to be appointed Rector's Warden at this meeting but for his untimely death. A message of sympathy was sent from the meeting to his widow with appreciation of the memorial donations which; were to be given to the building fund in lieu of fiowezs. Rector’s Warden: Mr. H. C. Peacock; People’s Warden: Mr E. M. Ashkanase; Warden Emer- itus: Mr. Harry Stanford; Treas- urer: Mr. J. D. Brodrick; Envel- ope Secretary: Mr. H. C. Mon-:- gomery. Rector's appointee to the Advisory Council: Messrs. W. E. N. Mann, G. L. Lewis and H. C. Smith; Vestry elected three members to the Council: Messrs. W. F. Leishman, S. F. Tinker and W. J. Lennox; Lay Delegates to Synod: Mrs. R. D. Little, Messrs. R. D. Crampton and J. A. Hew- itt; Alternates: Messrs. D. M. Fettes and W. D. Ross; the Chair- ‘men of the Advisory Council Committee are: Finance, Mr. R. D. Little; Stewardship, Mr. J. D. Ashworth; Missions: Mrs. A. M. Loughridge; Parish Life, Mr. L. T. Wainwright; _ Building and Maintenance: Mr. D. C. Smithy’ Planning a; Development: Mr. J. M. Langton; Hall rental: Mr.. J. Y. Lepper; Board of Christian Education: Mr. G. D. McCartney; Auditors for 1961: Messrs. R. G. Britnell and R.- T. Hutchlson; Appointees to York Deanery Great Chapter: Dr. R. H. Painter, Dr. W. R. Redford, Mr. S. K. Ap- pleby. Mr. J. McRae and Mr. J. C. Orme. The annual Vestry meeting of St. Mary’s Anglican Church was held Monday, January 30, at 8.15 p.m., with a good turn-out of members in Wrixon Hall. After opening prayers by the Rector, Mr. A. W. G. Farwell, Vestry Clerk, read the minutes of the last meeting. Reports were heard from the Churchwardens, the Finance Chairman, the Treasurâ€" er and the summing up of the year's accomplishments by the Rector. A slate of officers was brought in by the chairman of the nomâ€" inating committee, Mr. Peacock, as follows: The association said 1960 cor- respondence with Toronto and York Roads Commission and the Ontario Department of Trans- port had resolved nothing. Nei- ther had the 1960 council. The Department of Transport, for example, would not go along with a reduced speed limit in the school area because a survey showed that a 12-inch object could be seen 300 feet either way. Said the association: “Fig- ures of this sort are of no im- portance since we are concerned not with adults or 12 inch ob- jects but with carefree and of- ten irresponsible children who are prone to dart out without re- gard to whom or what is coming.” Deputy-reeve Jesse Bryan thought that council would have Something will be done by Vaughan Township Council to satisfy the (SO-member George Bailey Home and School Assoc- iation that school children in Maple will receive adequate pro- tection crossing the intersection of Keele Street, Richmond 3nd Maple Roads. Mrs. Jack House and Mrs. W. A. Stevenson, representing the association. appeared before council Monday in the wake of a long explanatory letter to coun- cil which detailed the long drawn out controversy. Council agreed that the mat. ter of guands, stop lights and signs would be dealt with in committee, and if, in the mean- time, association members would ascertain the number of child- ren crossing the three street points daily that something might be__ironed ont py next meeting. Vaughan Council vau nan LounCll g gaguiew Will Seek Solution152fioo/ 77w» For the students at Bayview lHigh School there were four 0 l‘BIG firsts aswciated with the I 9 opening of their spacious new éfluditorium this past week - the ‘ . .. irst Assembly, the first Plesen- Something “ill be done by'to study each solution presented tation. the first Athletic night V’aughan_"I0\v_nship Council to carefully. For example, if the.and the first dance. The retiring Churchwardens, flnnua/ ’I/ezifry 0/ 7Wary; flag/fan This is the first of a bi-monthly Series prepared by the Public Relations Committee for the Richmond Hill Public School System. Our thanks to "The Liberal" for this opportunity. Congratulations to all students participating and to their Art teachers for the interest shown in this project. The winning mural was chosen by a panel of three judges:â€" Mrs. Ruth Rabinowitch, Mr. 3. Douglas, and Mr. C. Williams. Miss Marjut Karu a Grade 7 stu- dent of Walter Scott Public School designed this most inter- esting mural. Honorable mention must go to Miss Cheryl Kerr of Beverley Acres Public School and Miss Connie MacRae of Walter Scott for their fine entries. dren the opportunity of designing the mural. Mrs. Domski said that the ball- iffs forced their way into her home, refused to identify them- selves because, they said, they had the authority to ‘do anything we like’, followed her when she jumped into her car and sped Vaughan Township Police had several cases in the Newmarket Court on January 30. including those of Allan Dragasius,‘ 35, and Allan Hrylor, 29, two Toronto bailifl’s charged with assaulting Mrs. Lydia Domskl of Scarboro on November 29 when they re- possessed herr car. The price being offered for the Boyle Park area is consider- ed too little. The former councLl felt that the township should receive no less than $9,000.00 and the present council can be expected to negotiate for Vaughan Township Council will negotiate further with the Department of Highways before accepting the department’s pro- posal in regards to the inter- change proposed for Highway 7 and Yonge Street at Langstaff. Council will seek a more equit- 'ab1e financial settlement to re- locate township mains, for the Boyle Park area property de- sired by the department, and will as well discuss the projection of Fairview Avenue north through farm land to Pearson Avenue. Council is strongly of the opin- ion that area children must be provided with safe access to the Langstaff School, and that ex- tending Fairview Avenue as sug- gested to Pearson Avenue, this problem will be solved. A The meeting closed with prayer by the Rev. J. R. F. Moore. L. T. Wainwright and G.L. Lewis, reported on the achievements of the year, especially commending the planning and development, committee under the chairman- ship of Mr. D. H. Storm. The extension and paving ot the park~ ing lot as well as the general improvement of the contours of the property were among its not. able achievements. Mrs. A. Loughridge was especially com- mended for her leadership of the committee on missions, the suc- cess of which was revealed in the marked increase in the Church’s glvings for others. The congre- gation were commended for their loyalty and devotion and were asked to support the proposed budget which was presented for 1961. The association scorned the York Roads Commission findings which said in part: “It appears the present speed limit (in the school area) is adequate if proper care is exercised by the pupils when crossing the highway." The only answer was a 25-mile-an- hour speed limit, said the assoc- iation. It now is 30. But that the question is to be dealt with seemed assured. ‘In the past it had aroused consider- able animOSity toward council. The question of reducing the speed in the school area would continue touchy, intimated Clerk. Treasurer Jim McDonald. It is not a built-up area and this fac- tor largely governs speed regu- lations. Mrs. House and Mrs. Stevenson said that another fac- tor was the average truck driver anxious to make a dollar when and as fast as he could and who, in the pursuit of business barr- eled along without proper regard for the safety of pedestrians and children. Further Negotiations Langstaff Interchange to study each solution presented carefully. For example, if the township sanctioned guards at Maple at between $60 and $80 per month each. where might not the precedent end? Council did not want one plan for Maple and others for the rest of the town- ship. Did the association have any ideas? The answer: Didn‘t council have some? The association admitted that the township officials could not resolve the vexing situation mere- ly by passing a by-law or estab- lishing guards. Mrs; Stevenson said: “Our children need instruc- tions in safety. We want to meet council half way." y 'l/I/Ieeh'ng; [rig/i can CAurcA Dismiss Assault Case SOMETHch WANTED? THROUGH «an LIBERAL" cussnrusns worm 111m 4410.; James Beats of Aurora, charged with escaping custody and dis- turbing the peace as well as care- less driving felt he needed a bit of time to prepare himself for a court session, asked 101- and re- ceived a remand. He will come up February 10. When the crown told the court that in view of all the evidence it would not avail itself of the privilege of summing up its case. Magistrate 0. S. Hollinrake dis- missed the charges against the bailifl's. Remand The bailiffs said they went to the Domskl residence. identified themselves and asked her to some to some financial terms on the money outstanding against the car. They said she agreed but first had to take her son to the doctor. They followed her car in theirs, they said, and she led them a runabout chase ending at the church where they took possession of the car. They denied having molested her. away and pummelled her on the steps of a church in Thomhill. "I went there because I thought they would respect sacred ground," she told the court. She denied to Bruce Ralph, counsel for accused that on November 28 after the car had been re- possessed and taken to a service yard that her boy friend had gone to the yard and under threat of violence forced the attendant: to hand over the keys, The interchange is to be part of the proposed Highway 404. The township will have to take up the mains and reâ€"locate them further. to the west side of Yonge, on an angle. Vaughan feels that it should get a little more than has been offered to cover the cost 00 extra mains which will be needed. The de- partment is willing to pay only for the present footage of mains. Said Waterworks Committee Chairman Ruth McConkey: “No matter how the wind blows, the interchange is going to cost us some money but we want it to cost as little as possible." to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval for the debenturlng of the township’s share of the cost of the re-location at the watermain at Yonge Street and Langstaff Sideroad pending fur- ther study of the imposed pur-. chase of Boyle Par . as much. At the same time. council at its January 30 meeting decigled to defer its application ‘ Refreshments in the cafeterll after a tour of the building were planned to wind up the.evening and give the parents an oppor- tunity to meet individual teach- 91’54 Following the welcome to the parents and the introduction of his teaching staff, principal Eu- bank planned to review "Pupil progress at Bayview High School" and “Guidance Services." Parents are then expected to sit in their children's home-room with the home-room teacher where op- portunity will be provided for the discussion of problems arising out of the class as a group. Said Mr. Euvbank.” I hope the teachers will give the parents a professional slant on school problems and that the parents will give the teachers some indi- cation on how the parents can help alleviate some of the prob- lemsrfacing the teaching stafl." c.‘ the Bayview High School staff at eight pm. today in the .spac- ious new' auditorium which came into regular _servlcg this wee}. “Modern living is getting so complicated that more and more responsibility for education is devolving on the parents." said Principal Howard L. Eubank, B.A., B. Paed. today \at Bayview High School commenting on the first Parent-Teacher, meeting being held there this‘evening; 3 ,,ILA__I Mr. Eubank frankly admitted that the Parents‘ night had been “squeezed in” optimistically :- gainst a tight builders’ schedule tr enable parents the earliest possible opportunity to discuss education problems of mutual in- terest with the teachers. The parents are scheduled to meet the princiggl‘agq tegcl’gegg For the builders of Bayview High School the past week has been a nightmarish game of musical chairs. Chuckled one of the workmen. “First they squeez- ed us out of the auditorium for their first Assemth last Wed. nesday which saw some thirty grade eleven students receive their Intermediate High School Certificates. Then we slipped back in to iron out some kinks in the heating system but they pulled an end run on us' and flowed back in for their first three backetball games at home which they followed up with their first big dance. Then we got in. then the girls got in. then the girls-got in for basketball. then we got in. then the girls' Cheerleading team got in. then we got in and now the parents are} coming for a parent-teacher meeting at eight p.m. Wednes- day‘â€" well them we can’t hope to heat so we’ll join them."' First Parent-Teacher Night A. Bayview High School