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Public Library, on e - 56 hmorgid Hill, .Ont‘ , 1 R10 1 5â€"4â€"3â€"2~ 5 Jne. VOLUME LXXXII, NUMBER 3 dig liberal “In Essentials Unity: in Non-Essentials Liberty: in all things Charity” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Fair Wage Clause For Town Contracts Discussed , THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1961 Wheel SCANA FRONT END Balancing Two Front Wheels Come In For Your Free Front End Safety Check Service Dept. Open Thurs. & Fri. Nights to 9 pm. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Alignment Including S9.50 DIAN TIRE STORE SINGLE COPY 10¢ New Traffic Control Policy For Yonge Street Decided On By Councillors Commerce, Council Chamber, Citizenryf size Hill's Part As Rose Centre; Empha ~Wm.” \s» These pictures give proof that Richmond Hill is indeed "the Rose Centre of Canada,” a title it has borne proudly for many years. It’s indeed a rose centre, not only because of the big greenhouses, from which millions of blooms go out yearly but also on the municipal and residential levels. Take the picture at top left, for instance. It shows town employee Fred Thomas Working on one of the four rose beds presented to the town this year by the Yonge Street Business and Professional Association'and the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society, the two bodies splitting the cost. They lie in front of the Municipal Building and have been a blaze of colour for weeks, drawing admiration from 100 Rose Varieties In Garden Rose-planting Weelc Plan Suggested By J. M. Brown To the horticulturally minded, one of many points of interest in Richmond Hill is the rose-rich J. M. Brown property at the cor- ner of Centre Street west and Bridgeford Street. Here there is a great diversity of bloom but the emphasis is on more than 100 varieties of roses. At the same time the 73~by~203 foot plot shows how work and ingen- uity can convert a modestsized piece of ground into a treasure- trove of flowers, trees, hedges and berry bushes. A tall white shrub rose tree and a great maple face Centre street from behind a white pick- et fence which is interlaced with rambler roses. Directly inside the fence is a perennial border interspaced with annuals separ-. ated from two other big rose beds by a wide expanse of smooth lawn. The various colours of the : roses are graded from whites through all the shades of the spectrum to dark reds. Prim: Donnas The Browns will tell you that rose growing isn’t all play. To be- gin with, said Mr. Brown: “Roses are prime donnas. They must re- ceive careful and constant atten- tion it one is to achieve good re~ cults. They need space - wide, loan, beds. You must exercise 1 care in the planting, fertilizing and watering of the flowers." As to the work involved, the Browns put in hours each day from late spring until fall pruning, feeding, mulching and dusting. As to the cost of rose growing, Mr. Brown estimates he now spendsl about $35 per year on this phase of his garden hobby. He spent something more than this figure this year but that was because he had to replace 20 bushes afâ€" fected by last winter‘s alternate freezing and thawing. 10 Years Growing _A former executive of Canada Life and retired since 1955. Mr. Brown and his wife came to Rich- mond Hill in September, 1950, and the following year started in rose growing in a very modest way. Year by year enthusiasm kept pace with increasing inter- est, as did the number of rose bushes. Some have been import- ed from Scotland and Ireland. Pertinent Fact Mr. Brown said he wanted to stress one point. “The beginner should always buy his rose bushes from a reliable nursery." He him- self studiously follows this prac- tice, choosing whatever varieties he desires. Strongly community-minded, (Continued onpage 3) may,“ passers-by. The extra work the roses has been cheerfully accepted by their “ who takes a great pride in roses, but of all the attr front of Richmond Hill’ acti Street West, who are seen in miring a “Faust” rose, with it. The story of the Brown’s de into a beauty-spot with over in the accompanying story. the appearance, not only of his s administrative centre. Interest in roses at the residential level is demon- strated by John M. Brown and Mrs. Brown of 171 Centre “Mi caused by having to care for nurse,” ve and well-tended layout in tom left are three of them the pictur a e at top right, ad- “Fashion” rose just below velopment of their property 00 varieties of roses is told is going on will help ensure I And, while some Richmond Hill their roses out-of-doors, others are paring for next winter’s big demand and the current demand for roses for Mills Ltd. From the left ar president, and James Pollard, been practically a lifetime aif needed. In the picture at bottom r of Bedford Park Floral Company while Jack Gordon makes up an order. â€" Photo - a people ar e enjoying working away pre- also supplying summer brides. At bot- in the greenhouses of H. J. e Cecil Tuck, Harold Mills, whose devotion to roses has air. The cutting-back which that blooms are ready when ight Paul Angle, head Ltd., checks off a list by Lagerquist N 95 Richmond Hill’s beloved “senior citizen,” Mrs. M. Lil- lian McConaghy, whose name is perpetuated in the build- ing in which she taught for many years The Lillian McConaghy School on Yonge Street South - will celebrate her 95th birthday on July 28th. She is at present living at the home of her son, 36 Thurston Road, Toronto 7. Richvale High School Need Is Said Nearing An extension planned for the Bayview High School, Richmond Hill, would not cost any money directly, members of Markham Township Council lear- ned at the last regular meeting. ,As a vocational wing, it would be. .paid for by the federal and proâ€". vincial governments. But. said the same letter from the York Central District High School Board, a high school in , the Richvale area would be need- ed in the next three to five years. Reeve Wilfred Dean said that any plans for location of a school should certainly be studied by the township's planning board. taxpayers - I47 More Pupils In September School Accommodation Problem Sure ll Populaton Increase, Trustees Told H Any major increase in the population of Richmond ill school trustees were warned at their last meeting. The school population is expected to jump 147 when classes resume in September. If the talked-about annexation eight and 471 in kindergarten. ‘of part of the Elgin Mills area.September registration is esti- lentcred the pictureâ€"and it is mated to be 3,388, which would definitely only in the discussion‘include 2,968 pupils in grades stage at the moment~it would’one to eight and 420 in kinder- not affect the situation. Young-;garten. sters from that area are alreadyqviu Fin Classroom, taken care 0f by the RiCl‘IHIOIlil Classrooms in all schools but ‘Hlu System. . McKilIop will be filled to near Total SChOOl poplflatlpn 8t capacity in September, if just ;June 29th “‘35 3-241, “’thh 111' those pupils who were either enâ€" CIUdEd 2.770 In grades one to rolled or registered by the end iof June, are in attendance. Of the school population of Trustee Declares Taxes Kept Down Mr. Sam Kaiser, member of the Vaughan Township School Area Board has asked boys and 1,556 were girlsâ€"fig- ures which brought a comment portion was just about right. Eyebrows of male trustees were Members of council, agreeing with him, referred the school board letter to the planning director. COMING EVENTS “Coming Events,” the com- munity directory of interest- ing dates to remember in 1 coming weeks. appears on page three of this issue. raised, but no comments Were made. The Richmond Hill public school system finished the year “The Liberal" to point out to township ratepayers that only fourâ€"tenths of a mill of the 1961 increase in the mill rate for the township is 1960-1961 with 22 pupils chargeable to the area board. less than it started with. The board members are Also noteworthy is the fact that there were 471 kindergarten pupils in the town's six schools justly proud of their achieve mcnt in keeping expenditures down to a minimum. would create a school accommodation problem, public‘ 3,241 at June 29th, 1,635 were, from a lady trustee that the pro-4 ryear’s grade one. But, according lto present registrations, the next ,year's kindergarten crop will be It only 420. It is possible, of course, that more will turn up at school doors in September than have been registered. The number of pupils per kin- dergarten class should be close to ideal under present conditions, :reported Superintendent Gordon McIntyre, with the exception of Crosby Heights School. There, ,two kindergarten teachers share ‘80 pupils and one classroom. r 1 Nature Trails & Study in King Aided By Gilt A fifty-acre property known as the Gamble bush and located beâ€" tween the second and third con-i cessions of King on the llulock‘ side road has bcc-n deeded by King Township Council to the Holland Conservation authority. lt formerly beloufcd to Thorn- ton Balcs of \‘(I hurch Town- ship, who sold it to King Town- ship ten years azo for £300. The land, which has been idle since then, is room and I" ly. Yell wooded, it a mural beauty spot. it \ri‘d be used for V; at June 29th who will form next . nature traib and for nature study. Rush Hours Parking Ban Given Approval Monday Richmond Hill Town Council Monday night gave un- animous approval to a new traffic control policy for Yonge Street. Proposed by the Ontario Department of Transport and Police Chief R. P. Robbins, the plan provides for the installation of a progressive system of stop-lights and a. ban on Yonge Street parking during rush hours. Estim- ated cost of the installation of lights is about $30,000. of The proposal was presented to council by John S. Trew of the Department of Transport and Chief Robbins who pointed out that the recommendations are the result of many months of detailed study. Chief Robbin-s said that accident statistics supported the claim that some kind of action is needed. Last year there were 138 accidents recorded in Richâ€" mond Hill and 75 were on Yonge Street. Richmond Hill's byâ€"law will be amended to provide a ban on Yonge Street parking on week days, west side 7.30 to 8.30 a.m., on the east side from 5 to 6 pm. On Sundays and holidays the parking ban is from 12 noon to 6 pm. on the east side and from 6 pm. to midnight on the west side. Parking at all intersections will be prohibited for a distance of 50 feet and for 100 feet at main intersections. Kill “No Stopping" Council refused to go for a suggestion that there be a “no stopping" rule for Yonge Street Friday evenings. “I don’t see the need for it," said Councillor A1 White. Yonge Street traffic, which averages more than 22,000 ve- hicles daily has for a long time presented a problem for local authorities. The progressive sys- tem now to be introduced is the ' best the experts can devise and will be undertaken in the hope of bringing about an improve- ment which will be welcomed by both motorists and pedestrians. Council members emphasized that results will be watched closely and changes can be made from time to time. New regulations will be effective when revised parking byâ€"law is approved. Reeve F. R. Perkins presided at Monday night's Richmond Hill Town Council meeting in the ab- sence of His Worship, Mayor James Haggart, who is out of town on holidays. “Mayor Hag- gan has worked hard and well deserved a holiday," said acting Mayor Perkins, “and I am sure all members of council join in wishing him and his family a pleasant vacation". Appeal Alley Decision Council unanimously agreed to appeal a recent decision of the which Richmond Hill’s share will be about $7,000. Committee of Adjustment regard- ing a proposed addition to the ABC Bowling Alleys. It was pointed out the proposed build- ing approved by the committee would interfere with the plans for a new north-south artery east of Yonge Street. It was stated if the proposed new road is not proceeded with, the development of a large area would be stag- nated. “We don't want to see a whole section of town land-lock- ed," said Councillor A1 White. Reeve Perkins said he presumed the Committee of Adjustment was not aware of the projected new street. James Stephenson addressed council pointing out the desirability of council action in the matter. Tenders for painting the Town Hall were received from H. H. Phinnemore & Sons and Oscar Glass. On motion of Councillor A1 White they were referred to the Property Committee. Prices ranged from $1210. to $1620. Limit Gas Stations Council passed a new by-law limiting the number of gas sta- tions in town to 16. This added one to the total provided in the former by-law to allow the rec cently approved new station on south Yonge Street. The Administration Committee report presented by Councillor Tom Broadhurst recommended that Building Inspector Hollowell continue as part time By-Law En- forcement Officer. The recom- mendation was adopted along with one that all expense accounts of employees and council members be approved by the appropriate committees. However a third re- commendation suggesting a fair wage clause for labourers in all town contracts was laid over for legal advice, after some differ- ences of opinion among council members. Councillor Broadlhurst, support- ing his recommendations, stated the clause is needed as insurance against the exploitation of work- ers by contractors. He suggested that all contracts should provide labourers must be paid a scale of wages at least equal to that paid to local labour. He said this would protect good contractors against cut-rate competition and in the long run mean protection (Continued on Page 16) Projector ls Stolen School Vandalism Brings Reward Offer From Board Determined to wipe out vandalism which is resulting in damage to school buildings, Richmond Hill Public School Board is offering a reward of $50 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons defacing the Beverley Acres school on or about July 6. The decision was reached at the board’s recent meeting when Kenneth Turton, business admin- istrator, reported that windows had been smashed and that at the Beverley Acres school obsceni- ties had been written in mark- ing ink on walls and signs. Tne damage had all taken place since the closing of school, he said, and removal of markings had tak- en considerable time. Will Bill Town As yards at the schools are un- der contract to the town’s recre- ation committee as playgrounds during summer months, trustees decided that the cost of repairs should be charged to the munici- plity, in accordance with the ;terms of the contract between ‘the two bodies covering summer ‘use. 1 They also determined to en- deavour to stamp out vandalism by offering a reward for appre- hension of offenders on each oc- casion when damage occurred. Mr. Turton said that Brantford where he formerly served, had experienced the same trouble. It had been solved by making of- f nders or their parents shoul- der the cost of repairs. Last year, he said, over $500 had been re~ covered. Enforcement Criticized Laxity in police enforcement has been part of the trouble, de- clared Trustee Irene Worrell. The same thing had occurred in preâ€" vious years, it was said, with da- mage last year amounting to 82-300 during holidays. Trustee Cecil Williams said that he had discussed the subject with the Chief of Police, who declared that part of the troub was due lto the fact that p e bodies i would not prosecute when of- fenders were apprehended. The board made it evident that it would not hesitate. “If this sort of thing keeps up the only thing to do will be to fence and lock up all school grounds, said board vice-chairman Harold Sanderson, who acted as dhairman of the meeting. I . oiector Stolen A 16 mm. sound projector had been stolen from the MacKillop school, with the loss being dis- covered on July 5th, trustee! were told. It was valued at $700. Civic Holiday Date Likely August 7th The usual Civic Holiday will apparently be observed by all municipalities, except those in the holiday resort areas, on the traditional first Monday in August, enquiries this week disclosed. “The Liberal” was asked several times in the past week whether, because the holiday will fall on the latest possible date for the first Mondayâ€"August 7thâ€"there was a likelihood that it would be observed on Mon- day, July 3lst. A number of towns have already declared August 7th as the holiday and this appears to be the pattern which will be gen- erally followed. Richmond Hill has not yet issued the necessary proclamation but will doubtless follow the same date no other places.