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Vaughan’s Reeve Albert Ruth- erford occupied the chair. Ac- companying him was Counci1~ lor Ruth McConkey, chairman of the township’s water com. 01 Elgin Mills To Get Temporary Water Supply Hill Will Help Pending Permanent Solution An improved water supply for Elgin Mills resi- dents drew perceptibly nearer on Monday afternoon this week when representatives of three municipali- ties, Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, together with officials of the Ontario Water Resources Com- mission and Elgin Mills residents, met in Vaughan’s Council Chambers in an effort to hammer out a solu- tion. It drew another step nearer the same evenng when Richmond Hill’s Council unanimously decided to supply water at a reduced out-ofâ€"town rate to Vaughan on a temporary basis. while a permanent solution was, if possible, being found. And, the same evening, Vaughan Township Councillors authorized their offi- cials to dig into actual needs and plans to get the water to residents. Dean, Haggart, Rutherford Want Mutual Problem Discussions VOLUME LXXXII, NUMBER 13 Municipa Heads Favour Revival Of Co-ordination brief review of the actiiri; Public Library 56 Yonge N., rUDLlC 1J1 orary, 56 Yonge N., Richmond Hill, Ont. 1 Jan. 5â€"4â€"3â€"2â€"1 mittee. A few words cleared up past misunderstanding. Set.- tling previous exchanges, Coun- cillor McConkey declared that her township had. not fiad a In 1958 [the club entered the Central Ontario Drama Festival for the first time. and with Go~ gol's “The Marriage" won sec- ond place, with awards for best production, best actori best sup- porting actor and five honour- able mentions. Since lts inception in 1954, the club has operated out of such diverse quarters as a church basement, an old post office, members’ basements and the local Lions Hall. Last winter it even occcupied the disused waterworks department where the hissing of steam pipes and the dim atmosphere made a fit- ting setting _for a studio pro- In the following year the Fes- Locally on October 4. “The Transplanted" directed by Robbi Richardson, will be sup- ported by another original Cana- dian one-act play. “Like It Or Not" by Saskatchewan’s Ann Flavell. It will be directed by Gerry Crack. And at the end of October the club will offer “Quiet Weekend", again direct- ed by Rex Sevenoaks. setting the pace for high standards in light entertainment. This play promises to keep the audience chuckling. ‘,Garage Is Converted tival entry “Clerembard”, by Marcel Ayme, won the coveted Calvert Trophy, together with awards for best production, best actor, best actress and four hon- ourable mentions. Both these plays were under the direction of Rex Sevenoaks, himself an actor with a long string of awards to his credit, who also, that same'year, directed “Table No. 7” (from “Separate Tables”) in the Ontario One Act Drama Festival. The club, in addition to getting second place, scored more awards, for best actor and actress, best supporting actress and five honourable mentions. V I Realty salesman Frank Bar-‘ ,rott of the Charles Marple firm ;said he recently received an in- quiry from a potential home-ow- . . I I _ ner wanting a complete fall-out Elgm Mills was representednvould be available Within a shelter as an integral part of mond Hill â€" only an acknow- by the two Tonner brothersflweek, Water Resource Commls-Ithe residence he plans to have ledgement of its letter asking PM. and Gordon, Terry O’Brien'sion representatives said. At-huilt, for information. Mayor Jamesiand Mrs. Ray Taylor. They as- that time Markham and Rich- Shelters A “Must” Haggart said there had been alserted that the growth of Rich-Jmond Hill could decide what Realtor David McLean said feeling that Richmond Hill hadimond Hill had drained local was to be done with its flow. that aclieht approached his firm been “Sitting on this." It wasn'tlwells, which had been satisfac-{Mayor Haggart proposed a tem-iwith a fau_out shelter booklet so, he declared. His town wasfiory until recent years. Munici-_porary salution, with Vaughan'ih his hand. This client was not also anxious to know where it pal representatives declaredlproviding a tank truck and fill-lihterested in a new home unless stood. water-wise. It had beenl‘their positions. Reeve Dean‘ing wells with Richmond Hill a Shelter could be properly in. waiting for a report from the pointed out that Markham. with water, Character of the Elgin corporated in it, Mr. McLean Ontario Water Resources Com- its fast-growing population and Mills wells, it was said, made went on: “One builder we know mission on the new No. 5 well industry, was “desperater this impossime. 0111}, three . . . buildm future .ig Markham TOE'nShip. Until short" of water angwoulgbe for would hold water. llfonsgsliigfglsltgelters whigch could t at was receive and it was‘two years. Deputy eeve awson . . ' decided how the water xx'ouldhiumberson of Markham con- Temporary 501mm“ 13150 be employed as madlfied be shared. Richmond Hill did curred. Last week-end saw thel 'L'Iayor Haggmd Staidh.mat heigggiefglige 1503;?” at no emra not know if it had water to spare highest water consumption in “.011” rec°mmen ° 15 coun' Th t f ‘u_ a news_ 01‘ not. the townships history. he said. cu that a te.n.‘p9rary supply 0“ e racer} 1,1, pg ,,.h_ 1.. _- statement of policy from Rich- “We don’t want accusations going back and forth," said Councillor McConkey. “This is a round table discussion to find out what can be done." For scores of club members the last few months have ‘fienn a life of feverish activity at the theatre, the rented, converted garage and warehouse owned by Canadian Tire, 14 Yonge Street North. Under the direc- tion of the competent works committee, themselves expert with tools, the members took to saws. brushes and hammers. For the past two years it has presented a pantomime in the English tradition and has brought live theatre to some 2,000 Richmond Hill children, helping to sharpen and broaden young imaginations as nothing else could. s. brushes and hammers, almost complete on th (Continued on page 13) foot overhead structure. Re-develoment Report To Be Made On Oct. ll, Consultant Tells Board Clorpmhard" hvl “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity" pointed out that Markham. with its fast-growing population and industry, was “desperately short" of water and would be for two years. Deputy Reeve Lawson Mumberson of Markham con- curred. Last week-end saw the highest water consumption in the township’s history. he said. He felt (hat there should be one water commission for the wnole district in order to stop dupli- cation. The report which will glVerconsidera'ble length the princl- tres of established communities members of the Town Planning pies which were guiding him in such as Richmond Hill were un- Board and Redevelopment Com~ making his survey. He reiterat-‘likely to succumb. While‘shop- mittlee some actual suggestions ed the opinion he expressedlping centres served certain use- to get their teeth into, with re-[when making a former progress ful purposes he felt that they gard to the redevelopment of report, to the effect that plan-‘did not provide the wide variety Richmond Hill’s older business ning should be based on the as- of services which were needed in section down-town, will be pre-fsumption that the Hill would a community. The banks. he de- sented to those bodies on Octo-‘reach a population of 50,000 by clared, held the opinion that her 11th. The date was set at{1980. This, he pointed out, was central cores of communities a meeting of the two bodies based on natural increase plus would continue to be the pivot with Professor Georges Potvin,‘certain factors such as location. of activities. planning expert who is study-“‘Cores” Remain Strong Professor Potvin advised ing the problem, last week. | In his report the planningyvmembers of the two groups to Professor Potvin detailed atlconsultant emphasized that cen-iwhom he was reporting that he Work on the C.N.R. Marshal-l The bridge at Highway 400 ling Yard is proceeding on sche-‘separating rail and vehicular; dule. according to Bridge En-‘traffic is being constructed by gineer A. E. oulton. IncludedIthe Department of Highways in‘ in his progress report was thelconjunction with the Steeles Aw" fact that about 15 per cent oflenue grade separation and work‘ the terminal yard has been grad- here is going well, said Mr. Oulâ€" ed. This entire project is a 4 ton. The top of the structure's million cubic-yard earth remov-‘steel is to be placed any day.j a1 proposition. 1 Meanwhile the yard entrance; The big bridge located at bridge separating three sets ofl Keele just above Steeles separ-‘tracks from another, is ready.: ating vehicular traffic from the It is between Keele and Janel rail line is having the finishing StreetS, north of Steeles AvenJ touches put on it. The concrete ue. ‘ deck has been poured and is - l ready for its asphalt surface. I"3318mmeleCtromcaHY'operatedi nun.” A _..A 1.. LL- The bridge at Yonge between Steeles and Highway 7 is as up- to-date as can be expected. Mr. Oulton said the sub-structure is complete and ready for the steel superstructure. The north and south abut‘ments were complet- ed several weeks ago. CNR Marshalling Yards Work Said On Schedule Beams on the 'Highway 7 bridge are up and the decking glmost complete on this 500- Says Downtowns To Remain Strong A repogt on the new No. .lle View from the stage; while the top right one shows what the amateui' actors and contractors started with. The theatre will seat an audience of 90. 77 (Photos by Lagerquist) Richmond Hill’s Curtain Club’s new headquarters are pictured here, undergoing repairs and alterations which have transformed the {ormer garage of Canadian Tire Corporation into a small but completely modern theatre. Enthusiastic amateur actors turned into artisans for the changeover. In the top left picture some of them are seen working on the curtain track and lighting fixtures. Len Jones reaches up at the left while Denny Featherstonhaugh, John Rolls, Carl Weinsheimer and John Bostlethwaite either do jobs__or offer advice. The picture below it shows RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1961 Actors Turn Artisans - Build Own Theatre 5 well Mayor H'aggart said that he would recommend to his coun- cil that a temporary supply of water would be provided to Vaughan until a permanent sol- The 4 million cubic yards oil earth being moved will make[ way for the site for the tracks which will weigh 30,000 tons and need 500,000 cross-ties. I water. Character of the Mills wells. it was said, this Impossible. Only would hold water. Temporary Solution The electronically-operated yard will utilize a rise in the ground for gravitational flow for classifying freight cars and when fully operative will accom- modate 6,000 cars a day. and will mean a monthly pay-roll of $500,000. ution could be arrived at. Reeve Perkins agreed. It would only be a temporary arrangement, he (Continued on page 20) Realtor David McLean said that a client approached his firm with a fall-out shelter booklet in his hand. This client was not interested in a new home unless a shelter could be properly in- ;corpora-ted in it. Mr. McLean lwent on: “One builder we know 1is considering building future homes with shelters which could also be employed as modified recreation rooms, at no extra cost to the buyer." 1 The recent full-page news- paper spreads appearing in re- {eent issues of metropolitan dail- gies showing Thornhill and Rich: lmond Hill as more likely to a. J... n, ,.v,y.., significance of such Hay Fever Shelter Mr. Barrott said that despite the seriousness of the world situation and the general ten- sion experienced by the popu- lace as a whole, humour con- tinues to be a saving factor. “One chap who is interested in a new home complete with a fall-out shelter suggested that when and if the political climate improves and removes the threat of war, shelters could be put to various peace-time uses, adding interest. :that a shelter could be used as a fruit cellar, a storage room survive atomic bombs seems to and a safe retreat for hay fever [have set OR a flurry of inquiries sufferers." Professor Potvin advisedimu "may get better lighting. members of the two groups to Present lighting, Councillor Tom whom he was reporting that he Broadllurst complained, when had made contact with outside the matter was raised by Mayor bodies whose activities and influ- Haggart. was very spotty, Conn- ences would have an effect on cillorS, at their Monday meet- any planning that might be done mg, gave unanimous approval to to rehabilitate the town's older 3 request to the local Hydro- sections. He made it clear that Electric Commission to investi- this had been done in order to‘gate and report what was need- provide the fullest possible in-‘ed. formation when his final re- Need of improved lighting was Port was presentEd. greater because the opening of “Rows” Coming Back ' the Bayview had increased traf- During the course of the fic, said the Mayor. | Walter, married to the former meeting general development of. Council also agreed that a‘Ursula Carson, also of Belfast, the town was touched on. Pro-suggestion by the local Com-{was a bridegroom of one month ‘fessor Potvin, who is at present mission, which would see elev- when he landed in Toronto ‘also conducting work in them new street lights Installedleight years ago, Afternvarlety Niagara Peninsula and at River- on Newkirk Road from South‘of jobs in the Metropolitan To. side near Windsor. said thatTaylor Mills Drive to the El-‘mnto area he, his wife and "row housing," a highly contro- gin Mills Road, plus the instal- three children settled at 105 versial topic, was gaining ground lation of four lights on Centre Cartier ores” Richmond Hill, in both Canada and the United Street East from the ONE cros- three years ago. The children States- ‘ 15mg to sussex Avenue- tare Carol. 8. Mike, '1. and Paul The recent full-page news- paper spreads appearing in re- cent issues of metropolitan dail- ies showing Thornhill and Rich- mond Hill as more likely to survive atomic bombs seems to have set OR I flurry of inquiries Realtors Say Shelters Wanted Greater Interest Shown In Areas North Of City The protracted cold war between east and west, with resultant world tensions, appears to have set off an under-swell of new construction thinking which could have a definite etfect on the home-building pic- ture in the Hill and district. Realtors reported this week that there is a. rising interest in both fall-out shelters and in real estate areas north of Steeles Avenue. Realtor Tom Murphy also re- ported some interest in fall-out shelters among potential clients but said he was not in a position as yet to properly assess the significance of such interest. I B I. v The meeting was one called 0 e e I for the purpose of trying to find a solution to the pressing prob- F t Shelters lem of Elgin M1115 residents .â€" a lack of water. Discussion of the H mm to bum] situation led to Mayor Hag- {3,3333% 23:33:: am éichmond gart's declaration that the prob- Hill will not have to pay a feetlgém' could not be solved on a for a building permit, Richmond limlted basis. It was one which Hill Town Council decided this‘af’fected the wh01e area, he said, week in reply to a query from‘and could only be cured prop- B 'ldin Ins ector J. L. Hollo- erly on an area basis. wgll. g p Reeve Rutherford of Vauzhan well. In a letter to council Mr.‘ Hollowell pointed out that no fee was levied in Toronto and other municipalities, prov1ding the type of shelter recommend-' ed by the Emergency Measures Organizations, and approved structurally by the National Building Code of the National Research Council was followed. A building permit must be obtained if a fall out shelter is of any other design, or con- structed any place other than the basement of a dwelling, ‘since a great deal of time would have to be spent inspecting oth- ler than the approved type. it Reeve Rutherford of Vaughan said that he agreed with Mayor Haggart up to a point. Water services should be run under one direction for all three mun- icipalities, he said. He had felt that way for some time and, as he studied the matter of reg- ional planning, with which he had been closely associated. he more than ever felt so. (Reeve Rutherford has been a leading figure in the tri-county regional planning studies which have been carried on for some time.) Markham Reeve Favourable “I am more than pleased to have your suggestions of co-op- ‘was pointed out, eration," said Reeve W‘ilIrEd among Toronto people for homes in the Thomhill area, with Rich- mond Hill running a close sec- ond. No Building Fee To Be Levied On Fallout Shelters “People should be encouraged to build shelters.” declared May- or Haggart as the usual fee was washed out by council, Council also decided to peti- tion the Department of Munici- pal Affairs to allow municipalâ€" ities to declare that shelters were not assessable for tax pur- poses. Need of improved fighting Waszwould be 25 but for the fact greater because the Opening Ofxfour members of the tribe mov- the Bayview had increased trafâ€",ed on from Toronto to Detroit. fie, said theyMayor. _ A I Walter, married to the former Bayview Lights To Be Improved Joint Meeting On Water Situation qu lead To Further Co-operation A further step in the ex- tension of Newkirk Road from Centre Street East to the Markham Road was tak- en by Richmond Hill Town Council at its Monday meet- ing, with the Mayor and town clerk being authorized to secure options on the land required for the ex- tension. Bayview Avenpe 1n Righmpnd N ewkirk Road Extension Is Going Ahead HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY In rapid succession, then, brothers Herbert, Victor and Thomas headed for Canada, tak- Iing root in Malton. Herbert is ’employed by a soap company. He and his wife have three chil- dren. Thomas. a TCA worker, ‘ “i am more than pleased to have your suggestions of co-op- eration," said Reeve Wilfred Dean of Markham Township. He pointed out that a previous 'is the father of three children; Victor, a steam fitter, is single. Will Become Permanents 3193’ 511011“ StaY- MTS- Duncan fie cases are heard in Newmar- ‘}5 DOW bad! in Belfast arrang' ket, with traffic cases also being 1118 file sale 0f the Duncan PI‘O‘ heard at Buttonville and Maple. DENY Prior t0 coming bad! for Loss of time and added expense lgood- are caused for local citizens { 50. counting 80113 and daugh- who have to appear in courts. item. Wives and Parents. Canada Hit hard are local police forces ‘now is the richer by 21 persons.'whose members have to go to .There Could Be More [court on cases. An early decision I Mr. Duncan senior. tempo-Ion the locatlon of courts 13 not rarily making his home with unlikely. inflamed sources say. ion and agreed with his wifeF'A't present criminal and traf- ! “Our approach to municipal Vaughan problems is all wrong. Bound- ed the aries are expensive. We should plan by all be amalgamated." Mayor and Ma James Haggart told a special Townshix meeting held in Vaughan Town- problems ‘ship Council Chambers. His Co-ope statement was partly concurred due, saic in by Reeve Albert Rutherford Conkey, ‘ of Vaughan and Reeve Wilfred an Tow: Dean of Markham insofar as committe provision of some public ser- the meet vices was concerned. find a s< Declared Area Problem Mills “'8 Brother William and his wife followed George. They are es- tablished at Georgetown where William, too, is an aircraft worker. They have two children. Twin brother George was the Metal the fill/351011 from Ire- first of five brothers to follow land. ' him to Canada after he sent “We're well content here,” back word that the new.land said the father. “None of us had plenty of breathing space, want to go back. Without tak- excellent job and career oppor- ing anything away from the old tunities. pleasant people and land, conditions here are much an invigorating climate which better. Back home most work- was a considerable improvement ing class people live a hand-to.- over the old land's dampness. mouth existence compared to George, his wife and their two Canadians. Over there, for ex- children now live in Detroit ample, it's pretty hard for a where the husband works for young couple to save enough General Motors. for the down payment on their Brother William and his wife own home, and rents are too followed George. They are ethigh in relation to wages and Cartier Cres., Richmond Hill, three years ago. The children are Carol, 8, Mike, 7. and Paul, 6. A sheet metal worker for an aircraft manufacturer at Mal- ton, Walter Is also building up his own heating business in the Hill. Two years ago Walter’s mother came to the Hill for a visit and stayed 18 months. Meanwhile, Walter's father, Victor senior, came over to see what was going on and agreed with his wife they should stay. Mrs. Duncan is now back in Belfast arrang- ing the sale of the Duncan pro- perty prior to coming back for good. Twin Came First Walter Duncan, 30. who ap- pears to have been the unwit- ting advance agent for the Be]- fast Duncans, landed in Toronto eight years ago. Now there are 21 Duncans of different shapes. sizes and ages in the Hill, Mal- ton and Georgetown. and there would be 25 but for the fact Pound for pound and year for year, a cheery Belfast Irish- man now living in the Hill probably has done more than the average individual to in- crease Canad‘a’s population. So, counting sons and daugh- ters, wives and parents, Canada now is the richer by 21 persons. There Could Be More Shure And They're Welcome! Hill Man Is Pathfinder For Invasions By Irish Greater co-operation between the Town of Rich mond Hill and the Markham and Vaughan Townships, with the restoration of the former co-ordinating com- mittee through which the three municipalities dis- cussed mutual problems, became a likelihood this week. 6 Volt with trade in ARMOR- GLASS CANADIAN TIRE Distinct progress was being made in the effort to have crim- inal and traffic cases handled by courts in Richmond Hill, Mayor Haggart told members of town council Monday. Negotiations which were being conducted with authorities were progress- .ing satisfactorily. Town council. ‘ln order to permit arrange- ‘ments to go ahead. recorded a; Tgregment in principle. ,, J L_-n “The re-establishment of the co-ordinating committee is a good idea,” said Reeve Floyd Perkins of Richmond Hill. He complimented Reeve Ruther- ford on his stand. “There are also otherAproblems in which we should be working together. such as a district incinerator." he declared. The discussion broadened to take in the projected hospital, with Mayor Haggart suggesting that services for it should be provided on a three-way basis. Talking about the necessity for co-ordinating other services, municipal representatives point- ed out that a situation could easily arise where water and sewer lines of different corpor- ations could be running practic- ally side by side. Co-opei‘ation was long over- due, said Councillor Ruth Mc- Conkey, chairman of the Vaugh- an Township Council's water committee, which had arranged the meeting in an endeavour to find a solution to the Elgin Mills water problem. “It was a bad error that Vaughan ever pulled out," she declared. Good Idea, Says Perkins No definite decision as to re- vival o! a co-ordinating com- mittee was reached but post- meeting discussions made it ap- pear likely that some action would be taken by leaders of the three municipalities in the near future. Walter, said there are two more sons and a daughter still in Belfast and it is anyone’s guess as to when they will have com- pleted the invasion from Ire- land. ' sainrles." Court Location Vaughan council had abandon- ed the former co-ordlnatlon plan by which Richmond Hill and Markham and Vaughan Townships discussed mutual problems, “Power Sealed" DRY CHARGE 515.95 $19.95 trade in 100