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[ Mr. John Cole attended the meeting on behalf of the Thorn- hill Business Men's Association with a request for better street ights in the business section of the village. Mr. Cole had inves- igated and found that the cost f changing the lights from the resent 300 watts to 500 watts ould be $10.00 per light per dear. He felt however. following is investigations, that sodium Napour lights. said to cost $20.00 per year would be more satisfac- tory and suggested that this type of light could be installed on the four vacant poles now on Yonge Street in the business section. He suggested that the trustees de- cide how many would he wanted and get an estimate on installing them. Chairman Timmins stated that the trustees would “look into the cost of putting up new lights and will find out about them be- Ifore next month’s meeting and make a decision at that time.” Mr. T-immins deplored the fact that the trustees did not have a comprehensive system for sub- mitting a bud-get and stated that he had included in this year's budget an estimate for account- ,ing to take care of this. The trus- Jtees all expressed dissatisfaction that the figures received from the ‘two townships were not complete. They did not include. for instance, the exact amount spent on roads. In fact. the figures from Vaughan Township had only been given or- ally on the telephone and the trustees had no way of checking 4he figures given them by either in. Tl‘mmln: and Trustee :present at the meet- * - were surprised and pleased to have four residents of the village on hand, two with rep- resentations to make to the trus- tees and two “just'observipg.” _ i-‘m Mr. Willard Simpson and Mr. Frank Harris attended the meet- ing to “observe the trustees in action". Both these gentlemen have served as trustees in the past. Road Paving Dr. Saunders stated that he had attended the public meeting held on March 30th to inform the rate- payers ahout the proposed road paving and that the various pro- posals had been well explained at that time. He reminded the trustees that the vote taken at the meeting had been in favour of paving the roads and stated that speaking for the residents of the south-west portion of the village there was no doubt that the resi- dents wanted the paving. "The people on Brooke. Jane. Elizabeth Streets and Thornridge Drive, have been choking with dust and wallowing in mud for years and have asked for paved roads but have not obtained them." He acknowledged that he had been very indignant over this when he ‘had called Trustee Roberts, “and I am still mad that this has been delayed and delayed. Now there is this ridiculous call for a ques- tionaire when it has been decided by the trustees to go ahead with the paving and both Markham and Vaughan have approved it". With respect to those people who have gone ahead with the paving of their roads on a local option 'basis he stated that it was very easy for these people to call for Dr. J. L. Saunders of 18 Brooke Street attended the meeting on the invitation of Mr. Roberts who had suggested that he air his complaints about the village road paving to the trustee§ as a ‘whoie. “We have overspent by approximately $500.00,” stated Chairman Timmins, “but last year’s budget included a $2,600.00 deficit from 1958 which had not been brought to our attention at that time”. Mr. Timmins expressed the hope that by setting this year’s budget the same as last year’sthey might end up the year with a surplus but that the taxpayers would benefit from this in 1962. (by Margaret I. McLean) At their meeting of Thursday of last week, the Thorn- hi“ Village Trustees brought in a budget for 1961 of $23,760.00, the same as last year. Chairman James Tim- mins reported that the delay in bringing down the budget was because of hold up in obtaining figures for last year’s operations from the two townships concerned. Markham Township advises that there is a balance due to the trus- tees of $1,075.47; while the figures received that day from Vaughan Township indicated that the trustees had over- spenttheir budget there by _$1,509.42. _ Discuss Many Subjects St. Lights, Paving, Library Critical of Townships Thornhill Village Trustees Hold The Line. On Their I961 Budget Set At $23,760 Again This Year 4 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, April 27, 1961 Thornhill and District News U. N. M ulholland, 80 Richmond St. West. Toronto Omsultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Tomato EM 4-2780 ! llSh-ip ‘ fiend legal Q.C. TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 Chairman Timmins expressed the opinion that the vote at a public meeting such as the one held on March 30th would not be Conclusive because “it depends on the number of people you get out". “A police village cannot is- sue debentures,” he explained, "but must go to the township. The townships will require that it is put to a vote before it goes to the Municipal Board. To put it before the Municipal Board they would have to present proper briefs. They do not want to go to _the trouble? and expense of “We are stuck with this attiâ€" tude," he stated flatly, “unless we make application to the On- tario Municipal Board in spite of the townships, which we are en- titled to do. But it would be to our best advantage in the future to go along with the townships." Question Procedure Dr. Saunders stated that this procedure was evidently a very new one as he has been in touch with three members of the De- partment of Highways who advis- ed that this procedure was not necessary. briefs. They do not want to go to the trouble and expense of making these briefs if the On- tario Municipal Board would then call for a vote of therratepayers. “You are speaking for the peo- ple in your own particular area,” interrupted Trustee Roberts. “There are other people in the village to be considered." March Vote Not Final Pressed further about how long it Would take, Chairman Timmins advised that it would be necess- ary for the trustees to get up-to- date figures on the costs from the engineers before preparing the questionaire to be sent to the ratepayers. . A letter was read from Mr. A. A. MacKenzie. M.P.P.. advising that an appointment had been made for two of the trustees to meet with the Minister of Educa- tion on May 8th to discuss the revising of the grant structure to the village library. It was point- “In the meantime, what are you going to do about the roads," Dr. Saunders asked. ed out to the meeting however, that due to the widespread dis- content throughout the Province with the new grant structure, changes have already been made in it and that Trustee MacTag- gart-Cowan and Councillor Alan Sumner, who were to attend the meeting. should be advised of this before they go. Library Finances Brighter tenders and proceed with this work. “But there are people in Thornhill who cannot afford to pass up the subsidy they are en- title-d to from the Department of Highways, which would cut the costs in half". Dr. Saunders re- minded the meeting that a peti- tion had been taken up last year at this time, asking that the trus- tee-s proceed with the paving im- mediately. Library Grant The report of the library board was submitted to the meeting. showing expected receipts of $4,756.48 and disbursements of $4,525.64 and noting that the only allowance for new books was the difference between these two fig- ures. Mr. Timmins advised how- ever, that since the report had been made. the Lions Club had donated $150.00 for the purchase of new books; the Township of Markham had relieved the board of payment of taxes in 1961, in the amount of $325.00: and the Provincial Grant which had been announced first in the amount of $520.00, will, on account of the revised grant structure be approx- imately $1,000.00. In view of this optimistic outlook for the library. the trustees decided to make the same grant to the library board as last year. namely $2,500.00. VI‘ l\\uthllll5 ll! Thornhill Area A proposal to rezone 200 acres of residential land on the east side of Yonge Street north 'of Thornhill has been approved by the Metropolitan Toronto Plan- ning Board, following approval by Markham Township Council some time ago. This will permit com- mercial development. The area includes the 17-acre block where the Tower discount store. the project which has re- ceived violent opposition from some residents of the area, has planned to locate. . Metro Planning Board has stip- ulated that a new east-west road from Yonge Street to Bayvxew must be established and that light manufacturing or ware- The ai'ea recreati'on' ail-Verminth was approved and signed by the trustees. Chairman Timmins in- structed Secretary Mrs. Lambert to write asking the A.R.C. to write the trustees a letter. putting on record their agreement to pay $1,500.00 towards the salary of a “We will grade the roads and put some salt on them some time next week.” promised Trustee Ro- berts. Dr. Saunders then thanked the trustees for hearing him and left the meeting. "The Liberal” I: always pleased to publish Items of interest contributed by its readers In the Thornhlll area - . - - c . Our representative In Thornhlll is Mrs. Margaret McLean. who may be reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. The Sunday evening services on April 23rd and April 30th will feature "Open Season on the Preacher,” a question box period in which Mr. MacDonald will an- swer a number of questions which have been submitted to him by the congregation, ranging from “What About Religious Education In The Public Schools.” to “Why Do Protestants Not Show Great- er Reverence For Mary." With the service on April 30th, the current series of evening services will draw to a close. These serv- ices, which have been well at- tended, have featured a wide variety of subjects; excellent mo- ‘tion pictures, “A Man Called Peter" and “The Heart is a Rebel;" outstanding speakers, Dr. Gordon Bell of the Bell Clinic for Alcoholism, and Mr. Tom Knott of the Ontario Temperance Federation. Special mention should be made of the "Adventure in Understanding” series when, in turn. a Mormon Elder, a Chris- tian Scientist and a Seventh Day Adventist visited our congrega- tion to answer questions about their faith. On several occasions during the winter months, the services were under the direction of members of the Y.P.U. and Hi-C groups, and all these young people are to be congratulated on their efforts. Evening services will be resumed in the latter part of September. The Y.P.U. and the HlJC groups will continue to meet on Sunday evening, assem- bling at 7.30 pm. Dr. E. M. Honey, of 45 John Street, a member of the congre- gation of Thornhill United Church was presented with a leather bound copy of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible by Rev. MacDonald prior to his leav- ing for Ratlam, India for service as a dental missionary. When Dr. Honey arrives at his mission sta- tion, he will let the congregation know of the challenge which faces him and may be able to suggest some specific missionary project which Thornhill United could un- dertake. Dr. Honey will be work- ing at the same mission post as Miss Muriel Stephenson, daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. G. I. Steph- enson, also of the congregation. The report of the Sector Fol- low-Up Committee is most en- couraging. During January, Feb- ruary and March, the averaged attendance increased by 100 per- sons over the same period last year. One hundred new members have been received this year. A total of 900 persons attended the three services on Easter Sunday, making this the most effective day in the history of the church. The Christian Education Com- mittee has announced that the annual picnic for all who are in any way associated with Thornhill United Church will be held at Greenwood Park on Saturday, June 3rd. More details will be announced later. Hi-C Highlights: “Boy Meets Girl" and “Boy Dates Girl" were the titles of two filmstrips shown at a meeting in March. Lively dis- cussion followed as the young people considered what makes an ideal date, what are some fac- tors to consider about blind dates, is going steady a smart thing to do, etc. In another meet- Metro Planning Board has stip- ulated that a new east-west road from Yonge Street to Bayview must be established and that light manufacturing or ware- housing development in the area should not be permitted. The projected rezoning is a- waiting an Ontario Municipal Board hearing at which both op- ponents and proponents can state their cases. Date for a hearing has not yet been set. Metro Planners OK Rezoning In Thornhill Area The area includes the 17-acre block where the Tower discount store. the project which has re- ceived violent opposition from some residents of the area, has planned 39 locate._ A letter was read from the Department of Highways relative to the speed limit at the north end of the village. Mr. Timmins advised that Uplands Pharmacy had been informed that they could not have a permit for an entrance onto Yonge Street be- cause of the 40 mile speed limit there. The trustees had therefore written the department request- ing a reduction in the speed lim- it to 30 mph In their letter, however, the Department of Highways stated that their re- United Church News maintenance man for the park and pool. No Entrance 0f! Yonge Thornh ill Notes The speakers were introduced by Mr. E. J. Sand. Supervising Principal and Business Adminis- trator for T.S.A. No. 1, Markham. Mrs. D. T. Evans, wife of Rev. D. T. Evans, the new minister at Thornhill Presbyterian Church, was the guest of honour at a dessert luncheon given by Mrs. James Boyd, Kirk Drive, on Fri- day, April 13t-h. Twelve ladies were present, among them, Mrs. H. R. MacDonald, wife of Rev. H. R. MacDonald of Thornhill United Church. The WA. Spring Luncheon is to be held on Thursday, May 4th at 1 pm. Miss Carol Taylor will speak on the “Seal of Approval." The event is being convened by Mrs. Buchanan, assisted by Mrs. J. Rice and Mrs. F. Maw. In observance of Ecumenical Sunday, Rev. H. R. MacDonald preached at Anglican churches in the Thornhill area on Sunday, April 17th, preaching at the evening service in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Thornhlll. The Sacrament of Baptism will be observed on Sunday, April 30th and any parents who desire this sacrament for their children are asked to contact one of the ministers as soon as possible. Prebyterian Church News A long-playing record is being made of the thrilling Easter mu- sic from Handel’s “The Messiah" sung by the combined choirs ,f Thornhill United and Royal York Road United Churches. Anyone wishing a copy is asked to phone Mr. Leslie Clark at AV. 5-2101 and place their order. ‘ Dr. Robert Gauthier, who is Director of French Instruction for the Ontario Department cf Education, was the principal speaker. He explained that he had acquired the idea behind the Tan-Gau method of teaching a second language to young chil- dren when he was on a UNESCO mission in Burma and worked with a Dr. Tan Gwan Leong. The method is based on the principle of learning a second language by the same method that a young child uses in beginning to speak his mother tongue. The practical application of the Tan-Gau method of teaching oral French to children was wit- nessed by the audience. Mr. Ray- mond Duplantie, who teaches in the Oakville Public School sys- tem gave two demonstration les- sons using 10 Grade 5 children from Henderson Avenue school. These children knew no French and did not know Mr. Duplantie. During the lessons. Mr. Duplantie spoke only French and the chil- dren responded in English to his questions. The audience was at- tentive and watched the children’s faces change from expressions of bewilderment to enjoyable en- thusiasm, as they comprehended the French spoken to them. Group 7 of the W.A. of Thorn- hlll United Church, under the leadership of Mrs. E. Tobey, held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. George Mickleborough. Mrs. P. Large led the devotional Mrs. W. Buckler was in charge of the Penny Sale which was a feature of the evening, all pro- ceeds going to the Sunshine Club for sending remembrances to sick friends, etc. Plans were made for the annual rummage sale which is to be held at the North York Community Hall on Saturday. May 27th. Assisting the hostess were Mrs.. J. Weavers and Mrs. J. Stockton. Oral French as it can be taught at the elementary school level was explained and demonstrated to 140 interested persons at Hen- derson Avenue Home and School meeting on Monday, April 7th. Describe Teaching Oral French To Elementary School Children Mr. Allan J. Fish, who is the Business Administrator and Su- pervising Principal for the Oak- ville Public School Board joined Dr. Gauthier and Mr. Duplantie in answering questions put by members of the audience. Henderson Ave H. 8. S. ing, the group talked about friend- ships with those of the same sex. Besides enjoying some outstand- ing films at the evening service. the Hi-C’s met with the Y.P.U. on two occasions. Social activities included a Valentine Party and a joint Y.P.U.-H-i-C dance. A letter from the Thornhill and District Horticultural Society was read. in which they requested a grant of $100.00 towards the im- provement of the park and other lands around the village which the society has cared for. A res- olution was passed to pay this grant again this year. Consider- able satisfaction was expressed fusal of the permit was not be- cause of the speed limit and that they felt the reduction to 30 m. p.h. was not justified. In the light of this information, the trustees decided they could do nothing further in the matter. Horticultural Grant At a civil Ceremony in Toronto Dr. Gauthier advised that there is a place for teachers to get training in this method, at Trois Pistols, in Quebec. Here a sum- mer course is held, sponsored by the University of Western On- tario. With accommodation for 20 students, this course trained 23 teachers last year and turned 50 away. According to Dr. Gauthier, there are now 40,000 children learning French at the elemen- tary school level in Ontario. The audience at the meeting was certainly very much enthused and it is very likely that the pos~ sibility of providing this teaching for the pupils of T.S.A. No. 1. Markham will be raised at the public meeting which the school iboard plans for next month. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to Thornhill just a year ago. after having farmed on No. 7 Highway just east of Woodbridge for 23 years. Margaret went to school there at S. S. No. 12, Vaughan and to Weston High School. Her marriage to Mr. MacCulloch will take place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Richmond Hill on May 6th. An enthusiastic group of young people, members of the Y.P.U. of Thomhill United Church had a busy day last Saturday, April 22. From 9 am. to 3 pm. they were on duty at the church parking lot washing cars at 750 each. They earned a total of $43.00 for their treasury, and in my book that adds up to a lot of shiny. clean cars. So some of those thousands of cars that clogged the highways on the nicest Sunday of the year so far, went in style. thanks to these hard-working young people. Members of neighbouring home and school assooiations were guests of the Henderson Avenue Association for this meeting. Mr. A. F. Lennie thanked the speakâ€" ers on behalf of the people pres- ent. In private conversation follow- ing the meeting, Mr. Fish reveal- ed that the Oakville system pres- ently has two full-time teachers of oral French on their staff and the cost of this instruction works out to $1.00 per month for each child registered in the school system. although the teaching is confined to Grade 5 and up. Classes from Grade 3 up, how- ever, watch the C.B.C. television program “Chez Helene" daily at 2 pm. On this program the Tao- Gau system is used, usually in a story situation, where a familiar nursery story is read in French. the action illustrated with pup~ pets, and the instructor "Helene" asks questions in French which are replied to in English. Mr. Fish added that the Oakville School Board is solidly behind the oral French teaching plan. 40.000 School Children On April 8th a group of some 30 to 40 relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Paul Farmer, a cousin of the bride-elect, at Gorm- ley for 21 miscellaneous shower. A cup and saucer shower was held in her honour at the home of her friend Miss Isobel Ella in Wes ton on April 12th, while on April 13th, Mrs. John Baker of Maple held a linen shower for her. And on April 18th, she was honoured at the home of Mrs. Murray Snid- er in Woodbridge, with a miscel- laneous s'hower. on April let. the organist at the Thornhill Presbyterian Church was married, and is honeymoon- lng in Tennessee. Odds And Ends Miss Margaret Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Smith of 19 Cavalier Crescent. has been the guest of honour at several showers in honour of her forth- coming marriage to Mr. William MacCulloch of Bolton, the happy event to take place on May 6th. Mr. and Mrs. John Maver of 154 Arnold Avenue spent Easter week in St. Louis, Missouri, visiting the home of Mrs. Maver’s sister, Mrs. James Lisa. They report that the weather there was delightful. the grass green, the forsythia and daffodils blooming, all making it rather hard to come home and find snow on the ground. And also during Easter week, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Neale of 14 Vistavlew took a jaunt to Phila- ledphia and Baltimore. The trustees then examined and passed for payment an accumula- tion of accounts from local tradesmen. and the meeting ad- journed at 11:15 pm. The trustees heard read a let- ter from Frank Cowan Company Limited. municipal insurance un- derwriters. asking how the trus- tees wished the $148.00 insurance commissions on the village insur- ance divided this year. Mr. Tim- mins informed the meeting that under the insurance laws. when a firm of municipal insurance ag- ents writes a municipality's pol- icies. the commissions which would otherwise have gone to a local agent. are divided among such local agents at the discre- tion of the trustees. A letter was also read from Mr. G. T. Par- menter, enquiring about “our just commission distribution, as last year". The matter was deferred to the next meeting and Chairman Timmins stated that he would en- quire about this distribution. by the trustees and the visitors at the meeting over the fine work the society has done in the vill- age. It was also agreed to grant per- mission to the Scouts to hold a Cub and Scout Rally in the park on June 10th from 5 to 8 pm. and Trustee Roberts. the trustees’ representative on the ABC. was asked to remind the A.R.C. to have extra supplies on hand in the snack bar. Insurance SOMETHING TO RENT PHONE TU. 4-1105 With a purchase made last month at Dean's Feed and Seed Store in Thornhill, Mrs. William- son had filled in a Mexican Fles- ta coupon and as a result, was the surprised but game winner of a week for two in Mexico. Also included in her prize was a com- plete outfit, a suit and dress jew- elry, shoes and a camera, as well BOWDEN'S SPECIAL GARAGE OFFER (By Margaret McLean) Mrs. F. Williamson of 7490 Yonge Street finally gave up try- ing to catch up on her sleep on Monday. April 10th, because so many people were calling her to hear how she had enjoyed her trip to Mexico. .Sjem'or Citizen mid. WE'lL BUILD IT FOR You ERECTED BY BOWDEN LUMBER THIS GARAGE WILL COST YOU ONLY $4.00 PerMonth More BRING IN THIS AD FOR SPECIAL OFFER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER BUILD I'I' YOURSELF COME IN AND 'I'AI.I( l'l' OVER MRS. F. WILLIAMSON anjogd 3&gAf .70 Mexico All Materials To Build A "BILL DING ECONOMY GARAGE" For As Low As $270.00 or Only $13.00 Per Month SPECIAL GARAGE OFFER INCLUDES: l Two GALLONS OF PAINT l BUDGET PLAN INSURANCE I . BUILDING PERMIT E I DELIVERY IN YORK COUNTY DOWN PAYMENT REQUIRED it has become a modern resort city with nothing but hotels and n.0teis on the main road. Mrs. Williamson stayed in a hotel sev- From there, they went to the silver mining town of Paxco. an ancient native town, with the ho- tel built on top of a silver mine. and the streets paved with cob- bles. The site was discovered in the 1700's reports Mrs. William- son. An American who made him- self a multi-millionaire from the silver, in appreciation, built an unbelievably beautiful church. costing between two and three million dollars. Another curiosity of the place is an old cement house with walls six feet thick. containing twenty-six rooms, but only two windows. This had pre- viously been used as a place of punishment, but is now used by a well-known painter who is con- co-iverting it into an art gallery. Next stop was Acapulco, on the bay, a one-time Navy stronghold. Within the last 25 years. however, Thus equipped and accoutred, Mrs. Williamson flew from Mal- ton Airport. with her daughter. Mrs. William Barker of Richvaie, on Sunday, April 2nd and flew li- rectly to Mexico City. They stay- ed in the new hotel there, the Metropol, arriving Sunday night. The next day the] toured the city. which Mrs. Wiilamson re- ports is very up-to-date, almost like Toronto. and on Tuesday were driven by a guide to Cuer- navaca. This is a city of perpetual spring where the temperature stays between 65 and 75 degrees. It is 7.280 feet above sea level, and is an old town, built original- ly by the Spaniards. Mr. Wilfred Dean, the Reeve of Markham Township, in whose store Mrs. Williamson deposited her winning coupon, was also a- “ .rded a prize ~ 3 week-end holi- day in New York, for himself and his wife. Bowden Lumber Co. Will Supply asimediclnes and a clock radio iamdon SPECIAL OFFER EXPIRES MAY 3|, I961 She will celebrate her 77th birthday on May 12th! a pilot, was killed in the war in 1942. Her two daughters live near at hand, Marjorie, (Mrs. Wm. Bar- ker) in Richvale and Norma (Mrs. John Boyd) in Woodblidge. Mrs. Williamson has lived in Thorn- hi11_ for the last two years, is a member of Thornhill United Church, belongs'to the W. A. and the W.M.S. and teaches Sunday School there. She belong: to the senior citizens Chin and bowls regularly with them. She studied oil painting years ago, recently took it up again, spending a year at night classes at Thorn‘hill High School. At the present time. she attends a painting class every Saturday. given by Mr. Otto Grebze. And this past winter she started in a new course of study and attended classes in typing at the high school. “Why typing?" I asked her. "Well." she replied, “I'm getting old, and my hand- writin-g's not so good. Now I type my letters." So. if there is to be any voting on Thornhil‘l’s Woman of the year, I cast my ballot for Mrs. Florence Williamson. en stories high. and others were 9. 10 and 13 stories high. All the hotels were crammed with people, she reported, many of them Can- adians. She was told that there were more Canadians than Am- ericans there this year. Many Am- erican film stars have built man- sions around the bay. John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor to mention two. Back to Mexico City by plane. a tour of the museums and art galleries there, and then by plane bi ck to Malton to end a whirl- wln-d week. Of course. all this activity is just routine for Mrs. Williamson. Born at Cataract on the Credit River. she went to school in Or- angeville and Streetsville, and af- ter her marriage to Russell Wil- liamson. made her home on a farm between King and Albion for :17 years. _Il_e_r only son. Ward, LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS PHONE TU. 4-1105