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An individual who has seen at first hand the seamy side of life created by “man’s inhumanity to man” will be heard in Richmond Hill next week when a meeting to re-organize the local unit of the Canadian Red Cross is staged in the council chambers at the municipal building on Wednesday, March 21st, at 8 pm. The former unit rendered fine service during the war years. One of the top officials of the Red Cross in Ontario, Mr. J. R. M. Wilson. president-elect ofi. the Ontario Division, will be in the chair. Invitations have been sent to a number of groups but Red Cross officials stress that any individual or organiza- tion, whether in receipt of an invitation or not, will be wel- come. Particular interest is be- ing shown in the revival of the local unit because of the near- ing of construction of the York Central Hospital. Many Red Cross services, such as blood transfusion. while not associated directly with the hospital, com- plement it. international Experience The guest speaker will be Reuben C. Baetz, who was ap- pointed assistant national com- Born in 1923. son of a Luth- eran pastor, Mr. Baetz received his early education in Chesley. Ontario. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in political science, followed by post-graduate studies in Colum- bia University, New York City, where he received his M.A. in history. and was granted the Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. From 1949 until 1956, he held various positions with Lutheran World Federation Service to Reâ€" fugees, Geneva, during which time refugee projects which included the resettlement of over 100,000 refugees to the Un- ited States, Canada. Australia and South American countries, as well as large-scale medical and relief programmes in wes- ManWhoAidedHungarian Refugees To Be Heard In Hill On March let Speaker lust Back From Congo international Experience The guest speaker will be Reuben C. Baetz. who was ap- pointed assistant national com- missioner of the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1957, after ser- ving as director of disaster ser- vices for more than a year. \._ has been on several foreign as- ‘ signments. In 1956, he went to REUBEN C. BAETZ M.A., B.S.W. ; League of Red Cross Societies.’ r time in the disaster areas in the' ited States, Canada, Australia; and South American countries, as well as large-scale medical‘ and relief programmes in wes- tern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong and other areas in Asia. Aided Hungarian Refugees Since joining the Canadian Red Cross Society. Mr. Baetz Austria and organized Canadian Red Cross participation in the Hungarian refugee operation. In May, 1960. Mr. Baetz went to Chile within a week after the earthquake disaster, where he served as a delegate of the During his month in the strick-, en nation he spent most of his: south. Again in July. 1961, he’ accepted another assignment of the League of Red Cross Soc- ieties and served for three ’months in the strife-torn Congo1 Republic. While in Africa he handled several international Red Cross projects and was re- lief co-ordinator among thous- ands of refugees who fled into the Congo following the distur-, The proportion of taxes paid declared. was good, said Deputy Reeve Tax rolls for the years 1959 Tom Broadhurst, but it had to 1961 amount to $5,748,375. it slipped behind in the last two was shown by a statement sub- years. He felt that the process mitted by Town Clerk and of registration was cumbersome Treasurer Russell Lynett. Back but must be carried out in fair- taxes altogetherâ€"and some go ness to the town as a whole. back beyond 1958~amount to Mayor Haggart declared that no $168,412. action would be taken against $107_135 of last year‘s [axes those who were trying to liqui- remains unpaid, 1950 taxes date their indebtedness. amounting to 343.226 are be- Notices will be sent to all|hind time. with $14,431.89 for Industrial Land Sold Last Week - Factory Permit Issued This Week Building Permits Show Sharp Upturn During March Notices will be sent to all'hind (ime. with $14,431.89 for those in arrears. both in busi- 1959 still due. For 1958 and ness and property tax. before previous years the total is $3,- Iny action was taken, it. \\‘as.618. The amounts shown in- Town Counci Approves Action On Tax Arrears Proportion Said Good - But Slipping Richmond Hill taxpayers whose business taxes are in arrears will have their accounts handed to a bailiff, town council decided at its meeting this week on recommendation of the finance committee. Prop- erty owners who are behind on their realty taxes for three years or more will have tax certificates regis- tered against their properties. VOLUME’LXXXII, NUMBER 37 The Thornhill Lions Club held its annual ladies’ night at the Four Winds Restaurant Friday evening of last week. The head table guests were (left to right) Secretary Roger Priestman, and Mrs. Priestman, Dis- trict Governdr Jack Filkin and Mrs. Filkin, President William Doherty, Public Library, 56 Yonge N., Richmond Hi;1, Cup. 1 Jan . 5~4â€"3â€"2â€" Born in 1923. son of a Luth- eran pastor, Mr. Baetz received his early education in Chesley. Ontario. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in political science, followed by post-graduate studies in Colum- bia University, New York City, where he received his MA. in history, and was granted the Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. $107,135 of last year‘s taxes remains unpaid. 1960 taxes amounting to $43226 are be- Thornhill Lions Club Holds iMarkham Water System Expansion [Brings Enquiries From Residents 0n the formation of the Can- adian Committee for World Re- fugee Year in June. 1959, Mr. Baetz was appointed executive chairman of the refugee year in Canada. He has also worked on disaster projects of the Am- erican Red Cross, particularly after hurricane Audrey brought death and destruction to a sec- tion of Louisiana. bances in neighbouring Angola Advertisements declaring the intention of Markham Township to extend the present water system, building a water tower on Bayview Avenue as well to aid pressure. have brought many enquiries as to what was planned and the reason for it, members of Markham Townshipl ‘Council said this week at their1 regular meeting. One interested township resident, Mr. J. S. H. Thomas, even appeared as a one-man delegation at council meeting. seeking information as to who wanted water, and where. Reeve Dean explained that in the past water had been pro- vided in response to demand. Now, he said, the municipality was endeavouring to anticipate demand especially as adequate water services were needed to "Liberal" Article Said Helpful A possibility of a $24,000 sur- plus on 1961 operations was re- vealed this Week in Markham Township, ‘ when councillors started studying figures for the 1962 budget. Supplementary assessment at the later part of the year had made a big difference, said Reeve Wilfred Dean. I96] Surplus Likely In Markham Township clude penalties of $10,611. Back Plumbing Inspection Council agreed to amend its by-law covering plumbing in- spections conducted by York County Health Unit on its beâ€" half. with Reeve Floyd Perkins‘ and Deputy Reeve Tom Broad- hurst explaining that the On- tario Government has ceased subsidizing this work and that the county. in order to con- tinue it. had decided that it must be placed on a self-sup- porting basis. Inspections are made by inspectors appointed by the health unit and pay- ments go to the unit. This was good value for the municipality. which was at no expense. said Mayor Haggart. It ensured that those purchasing new buildings. commercial or residential, had some definite assurance that plumbing had been properly installed. Allencourt Lanes bantam bowl-1 ing team, which had won the Toronto and District champion- ship at the Sportsman’s Show. Condition of the sidewalks in front of the high school brought criticism from Councillor A1 White, who declared that the covering byâ€"law should be enâ€" forced. He was advised that the old by-law was being studied. Also dealt with by council was a letter from York County Emergency Measures Organiza- tion. which said that a special course for senior police officers and senior membersof munici- pal stafis would be held in New- market on March 15th and 16th. Fire Chief Stong was detailed as Richmond Hill‘s representa- tive. “In Essentials Unity: in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity" RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 15,.1962 attract industry. Councillor Allan Sumner, chairman of the water committee, explained to Mr. Thomson in some detail what was being planned. The need was greatest at Buttonville and in the John Street area, he said. The Ontario Water Resources Commission had approved the project, it was reported. As a money-saving scheme, the town- ship’s engineer, Dusan Miklas, was appointed as consulting en- gineer on the project. The town-‘ ship has already advertised its intentions in the press, as re- ‘quired, and any persons ob- jecting to the plan have the right to lodge their objections with the township clerk before March 30th. Whether a hearing would be held or not would de- pend upon public response. |“Liberal” Story Mentioned Questioned by Deputy Reeve Lawson Mumberson as to the price of water, if it could be brought from Toronto, Engin- eer Miklas said that he had been in touch with Metro auth- orities that morning and had found out that there was none for sale. “We are talking about something that is ten years away,” he said, referring to Metro’s future ability to pro- vide the township with water from Lake Ontario. rrea rs Council ordered a letter of congratulations sent to the Allencourt Lanes bantam bowl- ing team, which had won the Toronto and District champion- ship at the Sportsmen‘s Show. Condition of the sidewalks in front of the high school brought A total of $1,175 damage was caused in two separate accidents in Richmond Hill recently. The first occurred at the corner of Yonge Street and Bedford Park Avenue when a car driven by James Manges of Toronto was in collision with one owned by Margaret Waters of Richmond Hill. The Waters vehicle was parked at the time of the acci-‘ dent. The Mangos‘ car suffered $450 damage while the other criticism from Councillor Almad $350 damage. White. who declared that the cavering by-law should be en- forced. He was advised that the old by-law was being studied. Also dealt with by council was a letter from York County The second occurred the same day. A total of $375 damage was caused in an accident on Crosby Avenue between two cars, driv- en by Hans Fack of 100 Lawr- ence Avenue, Richmond Hill, and Norman Cook of 65 Hunt anrunnmv ‘Mnneurpt GrannivnmA‘lenue. also RiChmond Hing V Announcement was made this week that the vote no committee is holding a public meeting in the town council chambers Sunday evening March 18th. Every- one interested in opposing the introduction of a cock- tail lounge and hotel in Richmond Hill are urged to attend this important public meeting. Proceed- ings are timed to commence at 8.15 pm. Mrs. Markle and First Vice-President Les Markle, Mrs. Timmins and Third Vice-President James Timmins, Mrs. Bone and Second Vice-Presi- dent Arthur Bone. Mr. Miklas told council mem- Vote No Committee To Meet Sunday Its Annual ladies Night Efihmmfl Bank Manager Ken Clarke Moved To Take Over Branch At Cobourg Manager J. Kenneth Clarke, in charge of the 57 Yonge Street South branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (the oldest of the bank’s four branches in Richmond Hill) has been promoted to the manager- ship of the bank’s Cobourg branch and will leave in about two weeks to take up his new appointment. He has been in Richmond Hill since May, 1958. He will he succeeded by A. bers that “The Liberal" had al- ready prepared a thorough re- port on the township’s water situation and plans for the fu- ture. He read it, he said, and felt that it would help residents to understand what was being done, and why. Councillors and Mr. Thomson said that they ap- preciated the newspaper's action. Started As Juniorâ€" Returns As Manager Two-car Crash On Yonge Sees HeavyDamages VON Is Encouraging Public Health Work By Bursaries Offer The Victorian Order of Nur- ses is once again offering bur- saries of $1,000, permitting a winner to take the public health course at whatever university is chosen. This is a one-year cer- ‘tificate course. A successful ap- plicant would be required to spend a year with the Victorian Order of Nurses, wherever ser- vices are most necessary. Officers of the V.O.N. in Rich- mond Hill for 1962 are as fol- lows: president, Mr. W. Mc- Dougall; lst vice-president, Mr. H. R. Ludlow; 2nd vice-presid- ent, Mr. J. M. Langton; secret- ary, Mr. S. Neal. 59 Yonge Street South, Richmond Hill; treasurer. Mr. Roy Chandler. Application form_s may be ob- tained from the Richmond Hill branch of the Order at the Mun- icipal Buildling, Richmond Hill. W No charges have been laid in either case. COMING EVENTS “Coming Events,” the community directory of in- teresting dates to remem- ber on paga Three. (Photo by David Barbour) Since joining the bank he has served in Toronto and Windsor branches in addition to Cobourg and also spent 21 years in the Canadian Bank of Commerce in New York. In addition, be- fore moving to Richmond Hill, he was in the bank’s head office in Toronto. T. Cresier, manager of the Rich- mond and Merrit branch of the bank in Chatham, Ont. Mr. Clarke will have the un- usual experience of going back as manager of the branch in which he started as a junior. Mrs. Clarke and son Kenneth J11,“ who is in Grade 12 in Rich- mond Hill High School, will remain in the Hill until the end of the school term. as will daughter Vicki, a pupil in Grade 8 at MacKillop Public School. Mr. Clarke, 3 member of the Rotary Club, is treasurer of the Richmond Hill unit of the Can- adian Cancer Society and is also president of the Presbyter- ian Church Men’s Club. Fees for plumbing inspections must be increased if it is wish- ed to continue this work on a county level, Reeve Wilfred Dean explained at Markham: Township Council meeting. The system of inspections of plumb- ing installations was started some years ago as a protection to house-buyers, with inspectors being taken on to the staff of ‘the York County Health Unit doing the work. These inspec- tors were paid by the county and the money which paid their salaries came from the fees paid for inspections by builders, in addition to a sub- sidy by the Ontario Govern- ment. In line with other municipal- ities in York County, Vaughan Township decided Monday to raise the fees for plumbing in- spection services. The services were subsidized at one time by the provincial government but the province’s decision to dis- continue the subsidy prompted the county to put the services on a self-supporting basis, with the Health Unit collecting the fees. Plumbing Inspection Fee Raise Action Deferred By Markham Tp. This subSidy was discontin- ued this year and. at recent York County Council meetings, it was emphasized that if the service was to be continued by the Health Unit, rates charged This year’s York Central High School budget will show a staggering increase, figures released by the board this week disclosed. The 1961 budget called for $989,555. It will take $1,759,882 to satisfy this year’s demands. 0f the lat- ter amount, some $508,000 will be returnable in the way of grants. Vaughan Raises Fees High School Costs Show Big Increase Nearly Double ’61 Richmond Hill also decided to raise its fees Monday for the same reasons. Teachers’ salaries account for a large part of the jump. The board will ad- vertise for 35 more. Educat- ing approximately 1,600 pupils a year ago, the board now looks after 2,225. The figures will inevita- bly be reflected in local tax rates, now being calculat- ed by municipal authorities. Richmond Hill’s zoning by- law. on which an Ontario Mun- icipal Board hearing was held in Richmond Hill some months ago, still has not been given the board's final approval. Hold- up at the present time is the zoning of the four church prop- erties on Yonge Street - the Roman Catholic, United, Pres- byterian and Anglican. Church Position Sets Zoning By-Iaw Status Council Approves Registration Week Discussions have been held between the four congregations concerned and the town plan- ning board. A final discussion will be staged on March 27th. If there is agreement between the board and the churches on that date, the Municipal Board will be so advised and final confirmation of the by-Iaw will then be likely. If local agreement cannot be reached then a decision will be made by the Ontario Muni- cipal Board In such cases, with the teach- er acting a: a servant of the board, the board insurance coverage would apply, thus protecting [the teacher in the éase of Eccident Pupil Transport For Emergencies Gets Board's O K The policy regarding trans- portation of students by teach- ers who use their own cars was further clarifie at the Rich- mond Hill blic. School Board’s last me ting. f‘n cases of emergency. t was decided teachers might, when author- ized, provided transportation to the pupil’s home or a doctor’s office. for inspections must be- rais- ed to cover the cost of the in- spectors. To do this county municipalities would have to amend their bylaws, raising the inspection rates. Deputy Reeve Lawson Mum- berson wanted the matter de- ferred until further information was available from the county. But, it was pointed out, no re- ply would be taken by county officials to mean that the mun- icipality was unwilling to ap- prove an increase. The matter was finally refer- red to committee for discussion and decision. It would not in- volve the township in any ex- penditure, pointed out Reeve Dean, as fees from inspections would cover the cost. Deputy Reeve Mumberson, however, be- lieved that if enough munici- palities did not decide to set the higher rates, the inspection service might be dropped en- tirer Vaughan Township Council decided Monday to defer the passing of a by-law to regulate shooting in the township until further study of the by-law has been made to ensure its effect- iveness and validity. V It has been rumoured that similar by-laws in other muni- cipalities would not stand up when taken to court and Vaug- han wants to ensure that there are no loop-holes in its by-law that will enable hunters to get around it. Shooting By-law In Vaughan TWp. Given Deferment The by-law, which has alrea- dy been given first and second readings. was introduced be-‘ cause of a number of serious complaints from landowners, particularly farmers, about in- discriminate shooting during ‘the fall hunting season. A dep- utation of farmers who recently appeared before council to back up the proposed by-law. related stories about soâ€"called hunters who destroyed their property, and in some cases killed their stock. Although the by-law only needs one more reading to make it law, council has decided to obtain information regarding similar legislation from other municipalities before it enacts it. The week of April 7th to 14th will be “Registration Week" in Richmond Hill for the purpose of regis- tering as many youngsters as possible for minor soft- ball activities. Town coun- cil, at its regular meeting. approved a request from the Richmond Hill Ball As- sociation to this effect. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE CbPY 10c Richmond Heights Centre OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 mm. to 11 pm. 30 LEVENDALE RD. January in 1961 and again in 1962 showed equality in build- ing permits issued. Each month ran approximately $15,000. The pattern of February 1961 was repeated in February 1962, each month being around $19,000. But March has turned the tide. Up to this day last year only one permit, valued at $20,000, had been issued. So far this month eleven permits totalling $226,000 have been issued by Building Inspector Jack Hollo- well. Even though $62,000 is included in these figures for the extension to the municipal build- 1ing â€"â€" which is non-aSSessable New Factory And Motel Help Swell Assessment â€"' the figure still stands at $164,000. Fear Piecemeal Action Markham Council To Try RR Crossing Discussion The township’s solicitor, J. Douglas Lucas. Q.C., told Mark- ‘ham Council this week that the railway was pressing the Board of Transport Commissioners for a decision on two of the crossings so that work could he proceeded with. Mr. Lucas said that he had talked with the board, saying that there was no desire to hamper the railway's work, but that it was felt that all crossings in the township should be dealt with at one itime. iAccident Prevention Wanted Building in Richmond Hill, while not spectacular, showed a strong upturn for the first part of March as compared to a year ago. One of the interesting features was that the Varmo Construction Company of Willow- dale, which last Week bought 2.6 acres of the munici- pally-owned land in the industrial area, declaring that it intended to erect factories on a speculative basis, has already taken out a permit for an 8,400 square foot factory, valued at $40,000. A twelve-unit motel for North Yonge Street is also included in permits issued for the month of March so far. The first planks in the plat- form of the vote yes commit- tee, the group in favor of the proposed hotel and cocktail lounge in Richmond Hill, were nailed into place at a meeting in the Town Inn Wednesday of last week. One aspect of the yes committee campaign, for which primary plans were laid at the meeting, was emphasized above all others. It was to the effect that the campaign was to the carried out ethically and labove board. Chairman Ivan Toutloff of Crosby Ave. reâ€" minded those present that the brewers’ retail outlet was re- ceived on the grounds that the people running the yes cam- paign had told the truth. “The luresent ves committee will win than a disadvantage, not only to those who would want to use the premises. but also to the town. One advantage 3 hotel would have for the town is the busineSS field he said. Many firms, when looking for a new town in which to establish. con- sider a number of things which don’t seem related to their own business, one of the questions frequently asked by' a firm is whether the town they are con- sidering has a good hotel. Mr. Toutloif said that his own firm had considered establishing a branch in the Hill. The ques- tions that were asked, were whether the town had a hos- pital and. secondly, whether (Continued on page 3) “We should try to prevent accidents," said Reeve Wilfred Dean. “There should be no level “Vote Yes" Committee Plans For Campaign minded those present that the brewers’ retail outlet was re- ceived on the grounds that the people running the yes cam- paign had told the truth. “The present yes committee will win this plebiscite on similar grounds,” he said, “that we tell the truth during our cam- paign." The plesbisoite. to de- termine whether Richmond Hill will have a hotel and pre- mises licensed for the sale of liquorhwill be held April 28. At the organization meeting, held about two weeks ago, a complete executive committee was set up as well as choosing a chairman for each of the wards in the Hill. Mr. Toutloff, Fear that the railway crossing situation in Mark- ham Township would be dealt with piecemeal! to the disadvantage of the municipality, was expressed by members of Markham Township Council this week. The crossings, subject of much discussion in recent months, have become likely because of the laying of, the access line which will feed the big CNR marshall- ing yards in Vaughan Township. Township council members claim that when the line was first proposed they were told that there would be no level crossings. Now, it is indicated, five or more might be needed. a salesman for a Toronto firm, was elected chairman of the or- ganization. Vice-chairman of the committee is Frank Barrett, a real estate salesman and secretary is Jack Conway, a car salesman. Treasurer for the the group is Keith Albrigh‘ton. The four ward chairmen are Louis Reid of Ward 1, Ken Smith of Ward 2, Bill White- head of ward 3 and Bob Karsh representing ward 4. Campaign gchairman for the committee is iFred Gardiner. former pro- :prietor of the Yonge St. billiard and pool hall. The chairman, outline the reasons why the yes commutre felt that a hotel in the Hill councuwr dorm iv1acu1armlu, chairman of the transportation committee of Richmond Hill Town Council, said that the TTC was willing to “play ball”. A letter from the Commission said that it would be possible for the bus to go up Enford Road and around by Elgln Mills if and when Enford is cut through to the Elgin Mills Road East. In the meantime the bus could be run to Elgin Mills by shortening lay-over time and the provision of stops. The TTC asked for instructions and coun cil turned the matter over to Councillor MacDiarmid and his ltransportation committee for cil tw Counc transp lstudy. The chairman, outline ‘he reasons why the yes commune felt that a hotel in the Hill would be an advantage other 2 CARTONS FOR 45: CANADA DRY - HI - SPOT At Regular Price 01' 41c And Get 1 Carton of Orange for 4c BUY 1 CARTON Of 12 King Size Bottles The Varmo factory. when com- pleted, will provide additional assessment of approximately $20,000. Land on which it will, stand produces nothing in the way of taxation at the present time. The new motel which will be located on vacant land to the north of the Wilson-Niblet't mo- tor sales agency, is valued for permit purposes at $40,000. It will hold twelve units and a snack bar and is said to be the first of its aluminum-clad type ‘of construction in Canada. It is being built by Conventional In- vestments Ltd. of Toronto. Balance of the permits issued cover housing. Including one triplex. crossings at all on thls bypass." “They've taken the mess out of Toronto and they’re trying to dump it into Markham," said Councillor Charles Hooper. Council asked Mr. Lucas to try and arrange a meeting with all interested parties. It was decided that if possible a meet- ing should be held in Button- ville so that the proposed cross- ing sites might be inspected. It was also decided that the township’s view should be made known to Ottawa authorities and Mr. Lucas was asked to ‘make arrangements for the 1necessary interviews also. ;Route Extension 5For Elgin Mills Is A Step Closer than a disadvantage, not only to those who would want to use the premises. but also to the town. 7 r 7 Possibility of the North Yonge bus line being extended to El- gin Mills warmed up when Councillor John MacDiarmid, chairman of the transportation committee of Richmond Hill Town Council, said that the TTC was willing to “play! ball”. A letter from the Commission said that it would be possible for the bus to go up Enford Road and around by Elgin Mills