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“Luluuvuu troducing a fluoridation vote so close to the December 7 municipal election. On a. resolution introduced by Coun- cillor Scudds and seconded by Coun- cillor Alex Campbell, members last week unanimously decided to include the question of fluoridation on the ballot this December. Councillor Walter Scudds and members of Richmond Hill Town Council have done the people of Richmond Hjll g‘dlsservice by in- r-L- â€"A Ala“- The resolution was rushed through council with little or no discussion. The full membership was present with the exception of Reeve Floyd Perkins. The introduction of fluorides into our public water supply is a highly controversial matter and a studied. reasonable decision cannot be made during the short hectic weeks preceding a municipal election. During any campaign electors are subjected to a battery of charges and counter-charges from those seeking office. It is certainly not the proper time for voters to be burden- With just forty-eight hours’ warn- ing, the Attorney-General’s Depart- ment last week forced cancellation of the Richmond Hill Lions’ annual fund-raising event planned for Mart Kenney’s Ranch on November 7. Failure to cancel the lucky draw would have left the club open to the threat of a police raid. Premier John Robarts and Attor- ney-General Fred Cass both said the police were forced to act after receiving a complaint from some unknown caller. Considering the short lapse of time between the call and the event itself, and the type of complaint, the police should have used a little common sense and done nothing more than issue a warning. A letter to the editor on this page draws attention to the inconsistency of the Attorney-General’s Depart‘ ment in its treatment of similar cases. There had been no great public outcry against the Lions’ draw. Our Recognition of citizens who serve the town in a voluntary capacity on boards and committees is under con« sideration by the finance committee of Richmond Hill Town Council. The study is a result of a recommendation by Councillor A1 White at a recent meeting of council. Councillor White stated that there were many people serving the community without recompense on boards and commit- tees, whose efforts should be recog- nized in Some tangible fashion. In the past it has been customary that on retirement after years of service such people have received a letter of thanks from council, but most members of c0uncil felt that this was scant repayment for the many hours spent in working for the betterment of the community. Also to be honoured are recent winners of provincial championships. Two Richmond Hill groups have brought fame, which is excellent advertising to the community. A rink of Richmond Hill Lawn Bowlers and Dynes Jewellers Softball Team won highest honours in the province this fall. All citizens are very proud of these achievements and will agree with council that proper recognition should be made of these achieve- ments. Subscription Rate_ §3.§0 p61: ye_a.r Vaughan Township has recently taken giant strides toward the re- cognition of its potential as an industrial community. ‘ The loss of what was to have been a showplace industrial plant, the George W. Crothers heavy machine- ry company at Highways 400 and 7 was more than offset by the announâ€" cement three weeks ago a $690,000 sewage plant to serve both the vast C.N.R. Marshalling Yard and the adjacent industry geared area at Highway 7 and Keele Street will be built as Spon as possible. It is a bold stép by a large town- ship with a population of only about 14,000. Coupled with its sewage plant plans, the township immediately followed with the purchase of about 70 acres of prime industrial land which it is offering for development and must sell by the end of next year under its terms of reference. It.is also planning to make the portlon fronting Keele Street as a special "showcase" zoning to attract Recognition For Volunteers "Authorized as second When the Wimbridge Softball Delay, Fluoridation Vote LIBERAL, Richmonfi Hill. Ontario, Thursday. Nov. 14th, 1963 Vaughan Development An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 â€"O\=/\" CULB‘ an Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Editor and Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor Unfair Treatment Tithe liberal class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa" ed by the added responsibilty of making a decision on fluoridation. They should have the opportunity to weigh the pros and cons of the question during some other time than the four short weeks leading up to voting day. The municipal election campaign could very well become clouded by the issue of fluoridation. Instead of the candidates debating the issues usually associated with local govern- ment they will be quizzed regarding their stand on this other matter. It is extremely important that town taxpayers make a wise decision as to whom they select to administer their affairs in 1964. Such local issues as annexation, Bayview, park- ing and redevelopment of Yonge St.. and taxation should not be lost in the furore over fluoridation. (At Monday night’s meeting of Richmond Hill Council the members wisely decided against the holding of a fluoridation plebiscite with the December 7 municipal election. -â€" EDITOR.) people have accepted them and par- ticipated in themrforr many year_s_._ The Lions’ Club is a responsible, dedicated group of citizens with a strong community spirit. They have always been in the forefront of eVery good cause, helping to make Rich- mond Hill a better place in which to live. This has been the record of their service ever since their found- ing in 1937. Members had given many hundreds of hours of their time and talent to this Particular undertaking. Among their current projects is underwriting the initial expense of getting the swimming pool campaign underway. Certainly they should not have been singled out for the treatment they received from the provincial government. The Attorney-General’s Depart- ment should abandon its present haphazard policy and either ensure strict enforce ent of the present anti-gambling ,Iaws or press for changes in the Criminal Code. Team won the Ontario Intermediate “AA” championship in 1960, the town honoured them ’with the pre- sentation of sterling silver cufflinks bearing the town crest. It has been suggested that these Would make a suitable gift not only for athletes but also for other men who have been faithful unpaid servants of the town. For women, the links could no doubt be converted into pins or ear-rings which could be worn with pride. Councillor White’s suggestion that the town honour all voluntary mem- bers of committees and boards at albanquet has certain evident draw- backs â€"~â€" we are afraid that when the lists are complete the number of persons eligible would be far more than could be accommodated in any local premises. Danger of missing some persons who have done much volunteer work in the town, but who are not members of committees and boards is great. Such an event would establish a precedent and could snowball into undue proportions. The fact that council goes on record as appreciating their etTorts will be enough recompense for most of these people. More tangible recognition of those who have given leadership and years of service to the municipality without remuneration would not be criticized, we feel. superlative industry which eventual- ly will be served by highways, rail- road, sewers, water and the other necessary amenities. Vaughan has been very fortunate among other large municipalities to have so much to offer for industrial development. The railway is also offering its share in industry development by setting aside about 90 acres in a strip fronting Keele Street for plants which would have a preference for using railway facilities. The railway _will be the major contributor to the cost of the sewage plant in its initial stages until in- dustry eventually settles in the area. In its earlier plans, the C.N.R. planned to construct its own disposal plant. This way, a larger area will be served and at the same time have more to offer industrial developers. None of the cost will be borne by the taxpayers at large in Vaughan. Vaughan Council is justifiably proud of its efforts. Dear Mr. Editor It would appear to one tax-‘35 election propaganda. or plat- payer that the “surprise move form. which this move. brought which apparently caught the forward at this time. suggests. council and the general public Everyone knows that there unawares” (quote) tintentional- is a difference of opinion. even 1y) to introduce the fluoridation between reliable medical auth- vote into the December ballot orlty. on the subject of fluoride was intended to push through in the drinking water and apart legislation to introduce fluoride from this aspect. $7.379 (your into the water of Richmond figure) added to the present tax Hill. before the majority of bill. is not going to decrease thinking people had enough the taxes. Richmond Hill resid- time to look clearly and closely ents are crying out about heavy into the matter. taxation. and even the most el- In my opinion, matters of ementary book-keeping teaches such possibly far reaching im- that if we spend more than we portance should be brought to have. we must expect to be in Senior Citizens Are Volunteers T00, And Don’t Forget Their Bazaar, November 16‘ The senior citizens of Richmond Hill and area have been busy getting ready for their annual bazaar. to be held November 16, in the Christian Education Centre of Richmond Hill United Church. The bazaar will be opened by Mrs. William Neal, wife of the Mayor of Richmond Hill. Mrs. Albert Marsden is convening the bazaar which will exhibit an interesting display of crafts and many other useful things. The tea garden will be a main feature and this will be convened by Mrs. Jack Sheahan. Come and help the senior citizens make a real success of this bazaar. Oh, and you must take a look at the leatherwork, the Christmas decorations and white elephant table. Also there will be knitted goods and all kinds of sewing, an apron table, and a display of basket making and ceramics. Every one who works in this bazaar will be a volunteer. Rambling Around Mrs. Mona Robertson, the director of the senior citizens says that they do other types of voluntary work and this includes rolling bandages for the Cancer Society and the Red Cross. In the past they have sorted and wrapped gifts for the Mental Health Association. Mrs. Florence Davis is a volunteer representative on co-ordinated welfare; Mr. Jack Sheahan is volunteer representative to the V.O.N. He is also vice-president of the senior citizens. The president is Mr. Ed Lomax. The senior citizens have poured a great deal of time and effort into commu- nity living. By the time this column reaches you, their combined efforts will have resulted in a cheque to buy a wheel chair for the hospital. This was done by conducting euchre parties and teas plus the proceeds of a sale of two oil paintings by Mr. Bone who kindly donated them for this purpose. The senior citizens hope to make their bazaar another effort in successful volunteer living. Make a date with them on November 16. I mond Hill The White Cross Volunteer In The Community The York County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association covers the whole of York County. The board members of which Mr. D. R. MacDonald is president, are all giving their time on a voluntary basis _ Our vs. - vv-u..-â€"-_, ..._...-._ But we are mainly concerned with the hard- working White Cross Volunteer who brings comfort and cheer to so many more unfortunate than them- selves. Now that Christmas is coming, the White Cross Volunteers remind you of their Christmas gift campaign under chairman Mrs. William Hodg- son of Kettleby. Once again, organizations and individuals are urged to contribute to the Christmas cheer of mentally ill patients. Mrs. Clare Moore chairman of the volunteers along with her two co-chairmen, Mrs. Iris Jankowiak and Mrs. Florence Sward of Richmond Hill along With their 150 volunteers share part of their life with the mentally ill because they realize that mental illness is a common ailment that might strike anybody. They firmly believe that the mentally ill have as much need as themselves to be accepted as members of the community and they uphold all that is best in the tradition of voluntary service by conscientiOUS- ly meeting any commitment undertaken and firmly sublimating their own needs to the cause they serve At this time, the volunteers will be at work planning Christmas parties at the Ontario Hospital at Aurora and the approved homes throughout the county. Let's pin point the importance of the White Cross Volunteer. They are needed to help persons to get well by pr0viding acceptance, support, friend- ship and the concern of the community which they represent. This they do by their visits to the pro- vincial hospitals and the approved homes. They provide outings and picnics and get togethers at the volunteers’ homes for a social cup of tea. They take them shopping. They teach them crafts and how to play again by teaching them to dance and sing, to play games or go bowling. They take some to see ballet, to visit libraries and shopping. They are needed to help persons discharged from hospi- tal, so they have duties like driving patients to the Newmarket Clinic and to the new White Cross Centre in Richmond Hill. They help to revive the patient’s interest in personal appearance and try to awaken their interest in the outside world. So you can see that the White Cross Volunteer is part of the treatment of the mentally ill person, a bridge between hospital and community. White Cross Vo- lunteers also help with the annual campaign for funds, and they also speak at public gatherings in the cause of mental health. If there be any among you who would care to participate in the program, please phone chairman Claire Moore at AV. 5-3553. You may be able to help at the White Cross Centre, an approved home or as a driver. “A volunteer is a volunteer, only twice. When he joins and when he leaves.“ (Next week.. The volunteer work of the Rich- d Hill and district branch of the Red CrOSS.) Readers Comment On Fluoridation & Lions Draw the council AFTER elections not as election propaganda. or plat- form. which this move. brought forward at this time. suggests. by Elizabeth Kelson the red. Of course. if we are spending other people's money, we are apt to be less careful than we are with our own. and this seems to be particularly applicable to councils. and al- though $7.379 may appear a re- latively small sum compared with some other expenditure, I can bring a variety of pro- ‘verbs to suggest that it might ‘be a wise move on the part of our councillors. to pay more at- tention to the "pence", as one old proverb says “Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves". or if you prefer a good Scottish one. “Every mickle makes a muckle", or a universal one. “It was the last straw that broke the cam: cl's back". It seems to me that the taxpayer in Richmond Hill has been very patient. don't add the last straw, because "Even a worm will turn". My husband and I are very worried about the proposed fluoridation of Richmond Hill water supply. Since we are out of the Richmond Hill area we will not be permitted a vote on December 7. Still we have a very vital interest in the ques- tion since our son who attends the Richmond Hill High School will be using that water. We [have been advised by our doct- N0 OUTSIDE VOTE ON FLUORIDATION Dear Mr. Editor: or that there is great danger in adding fluorides to drink- ing water. We feel it imperat- ive to guard our son’s health and we know there must be many other parents who feel the same way. Since there are several alternatives, other than fluoridating the water supply, for those who desire fluorides, surely it is unwise and undeâ€" mocratic to force this measure on the unwilling. F. WARK Dear Mr. Editor I am sure your readers share with me regret that the Rich- mond Hill Lions Club members were embarrassed and incon- venienced by the events of last‘ week when they found it neces- sary to cancel a draw for prizes ‘in connection with an annual club event. Lions have given much in support of good causes in our town and district and lened the lot of many of the underprivileged and handi- leapped. Not being versed in the law} I cannot comment on the action1 taken by the authorities and it? is no reflection or criticism of anyone in particular when I say that the incident points up the need for some change in our laws. I think thelpoint was well put by Maggie Grant in her column in The Globe and Mail last Saturday when she said: “The front page announced that the Richmond Hill Lions Club would be forced to refund $13,750 earmarked for pledges to a hospital fund and other community projects. Reason for refund: The money had been their generosity has bright- 1_S;econc/ jAoqub . Heading in the Star: Have missile to end all missiles â€"- Soviet... THAT’S the one we are waiting for! Metro’s mounted policemen no longer have to take their horses to the blacksmith â€" an enter- prising Thornhill man â€" now comes around to all six Metro police stables with a truck-mounted port- able smithy... giving, possibly, a cling-clang on his anvil like, “Avon Calling!” ’ PARIS â€" (Reuters) â€" Traditionally sexy French nightgowns have given way to high-necked garments of monastic purity, says Ingrid Rouge, the best known lingerie designer in Paris.‘.. NEED CHANGE IN LAW W- IQEVOVKT ithis yeavr we’ll buy the wife something else for Christmas, A report from Ottawa says Canada, will start a submarine fleet by purchasing three high-speed Oberonclass submarines from Britain. After des- cribing the crew they require, their speed and their armament, the report concludes: “Their main function is submarines.” Apparently British designers don't confuse their subs with a Florida hotel. Sir Winston Churchill laughed heartily when he heard that the National Congress of American Indians had held ceremonies in Washington to make him an American Indian chief.”.. Winnie Ha Ha? A Toronto School of Social Work professor advised delegates to a YWCA conference not to consider any amalgamation with the YMCA... But it would be fun though, wouldn't it, to CONSI- DER it? They’re just not making them the way they used to! Toronto‘s new fireboat, the William Lyon Mackenzie, was christened last week with the traditional bottle of champagne by Toronto Alder- man Mary Temple. The worthy Mrs. Temple, who. on her temperance record, might have been expected to at least bend the boat a bit in smashing the bottle, had to take four bashes at the bow before she managed to break the bubbly. Sugar is Still selling at five pounds for 49c in the United States while we are paying around a dollar for the same quantity -â€" and WE ARE supposed to be the ones who are friendly with Cuba! Question of the week: .- I wavy--vn- --.. Was‘vt‘he avmlillglxâ€"nbUS complainant, who forced the police to break up the Lion's club draw, really a. disgruntled loser in their last draw? PHYLLIS HAWKES 95 Roseview Ave. . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. Bathurst Street 0“? , Why. I ask. is it perfectly okay the O.P.P. just 48 hours before ' for a business firm to have our lucky draw dinner and -lucky winners while it is not dance was scheduled for No- : okay for a service club?” : aged or weary in well-doing. raised through a incky draw The Lions of Ontario and laws are outdated. scheme. And the attorney-gem Quebec were successful in per- eral's department does not like suading Lions International to lucky draw schemes. Okay, so bring their annual convention of and Quebec) meet early in Jan- that‘s the law. their world-wide organization to uary this matter will have an “But in the very same paper Toronto in July, 1964. at which important place on the agenda a large grocery chain announced time some 30,000 Lions and for discussion. and it is hoped 21 lucky winners of seven new their families will visit Toronto. that all service clubs will pre- ears. seven prizes of $1,000 each As everyone now knows, we sent a united front to the Fed- and seven prizes of $500 each. were notified by members of eral Government. urging that some of our archaic laws be changed so that a distinction will be made between those who vember 7‘ that a complaint had gamble for private profit and Thanking you and trusting been received at the attorney- those who give freely of their the Lions will not be discour- general’s office and they advis- time and energies in order that ed against holding the draw. funds may be raised with which CIVIS. Being lawâ€"abiding citizens we to serve the needy and under- called off the draw at a con- privileged. The Richmond Hill When the Board of Governors of Lions Clubs in District "A" (Ontario 4mm”: DELAY VOTE UNTIL DECEMBER, ’64 Dear Mr. Editor: Let‘s not play doctor by start- ing forced prescription by vote. Every citizen has a right to either accept or reject Che con~ suming of fluorides. but no one has the right to make another citizen take it against his will. The water commission is set up to give everyone the best consumable water. Now. if it starts using our water system as a carrier, because slightly more than half of the voters wished it. then why should it stop with flourides? In December. 1964. a plebiscite could be initiated on putting minerals in the water (there will be no trouble in getting experts to push this ideal. Then in December. 1965 â€"â€" well. who knows?-â€"because the right to use water as a carrier will have been established, the fluoridationists couldn’t argue against it. now could they? Let's keep our good sense about the use on this one and vote it OUT. as have so many cities and towns. Water is for ALLâ€"fluoridation is for fluori- dationists. LOCAL LIONS SERVE THE COMMUNITY Dear Mr. Editor: The motto of all Lions' Clubs i throughout the world is “We Serve". The Richmond Hill ‘ Lions Club has been serving its ‘ community for almost 26 years. During this time we have built and paid for a fine community hall, now worth about $100,000 {One year ago we pledged $20.- ,000 over a fiveâ€"year period, to our new York Central Hospital ‘in Richmond Hill, which will be opened on November 28. This pledge has been partially paid, and we hoped the balance would be paid through our annual $25 a ticket lucky draws. Just re- cently we pledged to pay for the necessary promotion exâ€" penses required to get under way a canvass for financing the building of a swimming pool in Richmond Hill. We have helped countless families who have suffered loss over the years through fire or ofher disasters, have supplied wheel chairs- to‘ invalids, glasses to those unable to pay for them. paid fees for l classes in speech correction for youngsters, donated annually ‘ two $100 Scholarships for worthy * high school students, helped ' finance a band, and many other [services to our community too ' numerous to mention. A. N. BELLAVANCE, 236 Axminster Drive. by George Mnyel our lucky draw dinner and dance was scheduled for No- vember 7. that a complaint had been received at the attorney- genex‘al's office and they advis- ed against holding the draw. Being law-abiding citizens we called off the draw at a con- siderable loss to our club. al- ‘though we have received phone calls from some loyal supporters that they do not want their money back. It is encouraging to note that Premier Robarls and Attorneyâ€" General Cass are of the opinion that some Canadian gambling Flasfiback On October 13. the Laskay correspondent, records a horse race between “Spy” a trotter, and “Flying Turkey" a trotting‘ mare. The first was owned by George Gordon and the mare by M. P. Woods. “Turkey” was a hit too slow in the mile and a quarter dash alnng the conces- sion road from the townline south to a point called the “Fifty Acres." The same writer records that “Old ‘ Mr. Elder had sold his wheel ‘f‘gzsmcz to Mt Wiles of Strange, with the intention of getting a pneumat- The ic. (Our interpretation of this in th! item, is that the former gentle- leys 1 man had got rid of his hard- seen tired bicycle and intended to years replace it with one with air- filled tires.) m“ A number of other bicycles had appearEd in the Laskay community and it was reported that a bicycling club was being considered. Starting Today *Thursday Nov. 14 to Wed. Nov. 20 in; Richmond Phone TU. 4-1212 Richmond Hill, Ontario THIS SUNDAY and EVERY SUNDAY Continuous From 5:30 pm. Monday m Friday, lst Show at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 6 pm. Matinee Saturday and Holidays at 2 p.m. Items gleaned from files of “The Liberal". the home paper of this district; since 1878. Transportation and roads have always been an import- ant part of the life of any community. and the year 1892 found transportation news in the fore in this area. accord- ing to “The Liberal" mes. Saturday Matinee WI HE§T5N~LDREN ACCLAIMED! THE GREATEST ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE IN A THOUSAND YEARS! CHARLTON SOPHIA In Year: Gone By ENJOY SUNDAY MOVIES Thur. Fri. Show starts at 7.10 â€"- Sun. Nov. 16-17 “El Cid” “El. CID" Please Note Nov. 14-15. Also Mon. Tues. Wed. Nov. 18â€"19-20. Lions Club will not mind being the “Guinea Pig" if this can be accomplished. The editor must have been in the City of Toronto. for trol- leys in Richmond Hill were not seen for almost another two Road accounts passed by the Vaughan Township Council on October 11. 1892, revealed the gravel was being purchased at 10c a load. The editor opined that to the "Didn’t-know-it-was-loaded" and “Blew-out-the-gas" fools should be added the “Get-in-the-way- of-the-trolley" fool. He describ- es an elderly man running along the track endeavouring to catch hold of a trolley while another was close behind, as being very foolhardy. “The Liberal" of November 17 records that the Metropolit- an Railway would be finished and operating up to York Mills the following Monday. This is a distance of six miles from the starting point at King and Yonge. ROBERT D. LITTLE {International Counsellor), Chairman. Public Relations Committee. District A-7 Llons International. Richmond Hill. p.m. Feature at 8 p.m. shown at 6 and 9.05 pm TEEHIICMOI