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. Mrs. S. Jones of Uxbridge, Mrs. J. Pollard of Richmond Hill and Mrs. R. Montgomery of Uxbridge reported on the Toronto Conference Workshop. V A committee for constitution and bylaws was chosen com- posed of Mrs. G. Fish, Aurora; Dr. Arkinstall. Newmarket; Mrs. S. Jones, Uxbridge, and Mrs. Arnold, Newmarket. On a suggestion from Coun- cillor Charles Hoover it was de- cided to check out a piece of paper submitted by applicant E. Chapman containing names of persons In the proposed drag strip area. ‘ Dr. Margaret Arklnstall pre- sided over the November 12 meeting of York Presbyterial United Church Women execu- tive at Ravenshoe United Church. Rev. B. Haywood led the worship service based on St. Matthew 6, with emphasis (an "as we forgive". After discussion it was de- cided to continue with sectional tallies another year. - January 7 to 10 was accepted for York Presbyterial ladies to help with overseas relief pack- ing. Annual meeting will be held at Stouffville on January 28. The report by Treasurer Mrs. G. Todd, Pickering, show- ha a quarter of the allocation of $24,800 is still to be sent in by the 56 churches in the Pres- bytery. 1964's allocation is $25,750. Markham Township’s “to be or not to be" drag-strip question failed to be again Monday night when it came before council. Mr. Chapman informed coun- cil he had questioned â€" not petitioned -â€" persons in a three- quarter mile area and "had found no objections with some very much favourable toward a drag-strip." 18 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Ij'ov. let, 1963 .â€" â€" v 7 7 i . ______.______â€"_ i W 7 n;mmlumummmmumunmummmuuuumummmmmmummmmummmumum“mumummuuuumln1muuummmnmum11mn1nuuummunmm1nu11\u1nmmmmmmuI1IIIIlIIII\numnmmmmmnummmmmmlmmmmnmnmmuu[munmuuummmmuammuumlmmmmmummummmuum-s H AURORA : The question of whether or not to ask the elec- torate for its views on a $2,000 annual bus subsidy for Aurora Bus Lines was referred to a council committee. The bus line has been in operation for one year without subsidy. Markham Drag-Strip Applicatiron Shuffles In, Out Of Scene Again If passed, it would mean re- scinding a by-law not presently permitting such activity and Councillor Stewart R u m b 1 e wondered if the bylaw should be changed on the basis of just one request. U.C.W. Executive Ravenshloe Meet Liberal Women At Convention President of the York North Women’s Liberal Association headed the delegation from York North to the National Federation of Liberal Women convention held recently in Ottawa. “I feel," he said, “the bylaw must have been given consider- ation when passed and I don't think our decision to rescind It should be made in haste." The delegates attended 8 rec- eption by Prime Minister Les- ter B. Pearson and Mrs. Pearson at their home,24 Sussex Drive, and a dinner given by John Addison, North York M. P. and Mrs. Addison. The councillor added Mr Chapman had not formally ap. Among the ladies from North‘ York attending were Mrs. Gwen‘ Riseborough and Mrs. George‘ Kelly of Buttonville; Mrs.‘ Leslie Wilson and Mrs. Ray‘ Norton of Stouffville; Mrs. Don Plaxton. Mrs. Betty Stephenson and Mrs. F. Southwell of Richmond Hill; Mrs. Frank Plaxton of Thornhill; Mrs. Fred Hare of Temperanceville; Mrs. W. J. Henderson of Lang- staff; and Mrs. Garnet Williams of Nashville. AURORA: Town council has acepted a tender for the sale of $168,259.65 of town debentures to a syndicate of Gairdner and Company and R. A. Daily and Co. at a 53/15 per cent at under par of $9340 for every $100. STOUFFVILLE: Reeve Win Timbers has announced he wil‘ accept a nomination for a ““'” term as reeve N“ N“ " was elected to the post in 1961 ,. md returned again in 1962. l " Ellarléfiiflfiflififlifiifl E 's-mmmmmmmunummmmmImunnunnmnmuuuunuummmmum“1mum1luunmmmlmmnmummmml\mImll\mlluunmuuummnul\u1m1\n1\n1nn11n\11nnu\u11nu\\n1\\n1nmu\mmnuunnummmnnnumnmnuuuuumuunmnnumumunnunmmuuuuumnmuummnmmuum\1u1\iuumuuuumuuu“mulls School Bd. Look At Lot Fees? WV 0 The feesare paid to the munici- pality and used for general expenditures in the community. At present, the Trayborn Drive apartment proposed by contractors Freedman and Lazaroff is on Richmond Vice-chairman W. J. Hutchinson said last Thursday night the whole questions of lot fees paid to the municipality should be examined by the Richmond Hill board’s finance commi- tee. MacKillop Public School where a. nearby 67 suite Trayborn Drive apart- ment is proposed, has now reached its maximum of 35 pupils per teacher. How the school board is going to finance the extra school space needed fortenants’chfldren nextfafllnay have to be discussed by board, town planners and council. Decided to purchase 25 saf- ety helmets at an approximate cost of $150. In keeping with a request from Department of Labour inspector all works de- partment employees will be re- quired to wear the same during working hours. Failure to com- ply with this regulation will re- sult in suspension with loss of pay_ It It It i Monday night Richmond Hill Town Council handled the fol- lowing business. Received a report from the works committee that a meeting is being arrang- ed with Mr. Clark, 0.W.R. C. operating engineer, to discuss proposed remedial measures regarding odours Passed bylaws number 1112, 1113 and 1135, all of which plied to council to rescind the by-law. Councillor Hoover said Chap- man in requesting a drag-strip be permitted was inferring a change in the by-law should be made. Deputy-reeve Allan Sumner said council should try to decide one way or another as soon as possible and let Mr. Chapman know. ’53 Watch For Further Details ST In The "Liberal" SAT.DEC.7th CHILDREN Referred a request from Dr. R. K. Young to have his property on the east side of Church Street South rezon- ed from RZA to R213, so that a nursing home might be established there. Dr. Young reported that in of- fering his home for sale, he had contacted parties who were interested in us- ing the home as a conval- escent home. He pointed out that many changes have occurred in the three years since the zoning by- law was passed, chief of which was Richmond Hill’s new hospital, which will in- crease the need for nurs- ing homes in this area. He said his home was large and ideally suited for this Purpose. at the sewage treatment plant. Hill Town Council Briefs 10:30 AM. In defence of builders, he said he didn’t see how they could be charged for extras when the land on which they were building was already zoned for its intended use. Trustee Gordon Stephenson pointed out at least planning board was notify- ing school board about proposed apart- ments; in the past, notification had come when it had reached the Ontario Municipal Board stage. On the basis of types of suites planned, the board felt at least 30 new pupils would be added to MacKillop as the nearest school. Thirty-five students is the maximum suggested. Other five schools are averaging 33 and 34 per teacher. Hill Planning Board members’ agenda; they in turn sent the local school board a. copy asking for itgx approval. were amendments to bylaw 1000. (These amendments were reviewed last week in our re- port of the planning board meet- ing with council, Ed. Note). District Nursing Homes Elect Their First- Assmiartion Executive In a review of T and Y road budgets as companed to York County assessment it was indic- ated that in 1956 when the as- sessment for budget purposes was $60,800,000, total mill rate was $10.33 whereas in 1963 with an assessment of $175,- 400,000, total mill rate for roads in the county was $2.96 mills. (Continued From Page 1) constructed. Reeve Perkins said he was in favour of stage construction. “I never expected the three and three quarter miles of the worst part of Bayview would be done all at once." The first meeting of District Nine of Associated Nursing Homes of Ontario was held in Aurora. District nine comprises the Counties of Peel, York and Ontario. This is in line with municipal thinking, that these counties (often referred to as “Little Metro”) share common regional problems. Officers of district nine are: President D. C. Stewart, The Villa Nursing Home, Thornhill; Vice-President Allan Cooper, Coopers’ Nursing Homes, Mount Albert and Newmarket; Secret- ary Mrs. Frances Watson, Rest- haven Nursing Home, Aurora; Treasurer Mrs. Lillian Wilston, Nursing Home, Pine Grove. Bayview Ave. OKaye-d An active program has been planned for 1964, including study of methods for closer liaison with public health, wel- fare and municipal boards, and ways and means of more effectâ€" Reeve Floyd Perkins re- ported that Work on No. 5 well has just been comp- leted. It was expected to test it on Tuesday. This Received a letter from the Sun Oil Company agreeing to the town sub-leasing the Sun- oco parking lot to the Royal Canadian‘ Legion. Reeve Norris said the coun- t) was fully~justified in spend- ing move on its roads. Interested Observer ive co-operation with general hospitals in the area. An obviously interested ob- server at Tuesday’s council sessions was Rev. F. Robinson, parish priest at Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic Church on Bayvfew Avenue. Much has been accomplished‘ by the association in the past‘ five years in improving the public image of nursing homes,‘ and in publicizing their neces- sity as facilities for the care of chronically ill and aging pers- ons in the community. Conâ€" stant efforts are being made by members of the association to ardized licensing regulations ment, methods of care, stand- iatric research, newer equip- in nursing homes through ger- improve the standards of care and increased awareness of the needs of the aging population of Ontario. He has been among local spokesmen to have Bayview Avenue put high on the list of county road projects because 02 its disgraceful appearance and inconvenience to a major- ity of east side Richmond Hill citizens. The association welcomes as members, owners and administ- rators of nursing homes who are willing to adhere to the code of ethics and standards of care as set forth in the regula- tions. long-awaited well will pro- vide 750,000 gals. of water per day, and is good news for the people of Rich- mond Hill. Chairman Harold Sanderson recom- mended the board should delve into the whole lot fee~problem before the schools’ 1964 budgets are drawn up. The building will certainly be paying its way through its high assessment and taxes and apartments obviously bring in more taxes than residential homes.” He said he could see problems where small subdivisions of 12 or so homes might be built in various land pockets around the community, neces- sitating another look at present school facilities which appear to be heavily loaded now. “Everybody in their election speeches says they can’t help if taxes are going up, that they have no control overschool taxes”, said the chairman. A member of the 1962 town council Mr. MacDiarmid has announced he will be a candid- ate for Ward 4 in the December 7 elections. A resident of Bev- erley Acres in Ward 1 for the past seven years Mr. MacDiar- mid has purchased a new home on Trayborn Drive in Ward 4. Social Notes Welcome to our new neigh- bours who arrived last week from Westminster London, England, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gray and their three children, Ben- dicta, 9, Frika, 5 and Crispin, six weeks. Their address is 67 Crestwood Road. Mrs. Gray, formerly Elizabeth Orion, is an actress of note having performed on the stage and in films with England’s ce- lebrated Joan Littlewood. Happy Birthday to Debbie Miller who will be nine years old this week. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dewar on the birth of their son in Branson Hospital last week. Mrs. Gray's aunt, Miss M. Orion, journeyed with her niece and is having a holiday here in Canada. Her husband was manager of a theatre and he and his wife plan to carry on this work in Canada as soon as they get sett- led. We wish them lots of luck. Mr. and Mrs. McEwen Sr., of Prince Edward Island. are vis- iting with their' son and his fa- mily, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mc- Ewen on Crestwood Road. A pre-Christmas sale held last week at 62 Crestwood Road was a success considering the mis- erable weather. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Olive St. John wish to thank all the ladies who helped bake and send material for their sale. school St. Paschals Baylon Church on Steeles Avenue West is hold- ing a rummage sale November 23 from 11 am. to 1 pm. in the Parish Hall. Fun Fair, held November 9, was a great success. Winners of the raffles were Mrs. Mc- Laughlin, of Cummer Avenue and Miss Reid, of Keele Street,j two crochet centre pieces; Mrs. G. W. Marlett, of Nipigon Ave- nue, fur mat; Mrs. E. R. Robin- son, of Madawaska Avenue, dresser scarf; Mrs. J. Mathews, Betty Ann Drive, and Mrs. Bulger, of Kenton Drive, two tablecloths; Miss Mable of Ber- dale Avenue, a baby’s quilt; Mrs. J. Mathers, of Drury Ave- nue; scales; Mrs. J. Anderton, of Wilson Avenue, dressed doll; Bonnie Lydon, barbie doll; Jul- iana Cheff, summer outfit; 111- ta Leja. bride outfit; and Mr. A. Smith. of Woodward Avenue, a man’s bulky knit sweater. Crestwood Rd. News Seeks Comeback Largest Fastest - Growing Circulation IN RICHMOND HILL 8. DISTRICT Correspondent Mrs. Fred St. John 75 Crestwood Road Willowdale Telephone AV. 5-3443 JOHN MacDmk They raised $65 for the Has Councillor Alarmed “U Ian $1,506,000 School Council passed a resolution calling for a $3 raise for the township‘s polling clerks and a $2 raise for its deputy return- ing officers. The polling clerks will now receive $15 and the deputy returning officers $20. I Commenting that the town- ship was becoming “the antique capital of the world" â€"â€" next to Buttonville â€" councillors On recommendation from its icommittee, council referred the 1proposed watermain on Don iMills Road for further discus- sion between the clerk and township engineer and the township solicitors as regards method of financing the' project. The committee report said ne- gotiations are proceeding with industrial property owners to :see if they are willing to pay cost of laying a 12-inch instead Council accepted with regrets the resignation of Unionville Fire Chief Ben Gayman to be effective December 1, 1963. He stated willingness to remain a member of the brigade. okayed an application for an antique shop at 7609 Yonge Street. It was noted the location is a commercial one with no bylaw in affect prohibiting such a business. The high cost of education is expected to take another man- sized bite out of Markham Township’s pocketbook with an- nouncement Monday night of plans to construct a $1,506,000 addition to Markham District High School. Councillors shook their heads at the cost but tentatively ap- proved the township's $490,000 debenture share of constructing the addition which will com- prise 14 classrooms. Remaining costs wlll be spread out between the federal and provincial governments._ It was Councillor Charles Hoover who shook his head the most, expressing his alarm at the continued burden property owners are being forced to bear. “1 do not deny,” he said, “the need for such an addi- tion, but I am alarmed at the cost to the individual property taxpayer.” Mr. Hoover declined to support the tentative approval by council. Councillor Stewart Rumble agreed that taxpayers are being unduly assessed but stated there didn’t appear to be any way of avoiding it with the cost of vocational training being so high. Mr. MacNaughton said that when a municipality’s ability to pay for its roads is increased through growth in assessment. Markham and Vaughan Townships are in the “waiting to find out further informat- ion" category regarding the announcement that road main- tenance subsidy for more than 200 townships has been increas- “It's a sign of the times," he said, “with the provincial gov- ernment pushing construction and the people demanding it." Deputy-reeve Allan Sumner said such an addition was essen- tial, stating if “you don‘t pay now you'll be paying it out in relief 10 years from now.” Reeve Charles Hooper was concerned with the rest of the council at the “It won’t be this year, anyway", commented Markhamx Township Clerk H. c. T. Crisp! “Our case is in the process ofw being studied." In a similar situation isl Vaughan Township with Clerk: Jim McDonald waiting for‘ additional information. “I do know", he said, “we spend more than $600 a mile for road maintenance." 1 Increase In Road Maintenance Subsidy May Affect Area Twps. Highways Minister Charles MacNaughton made the anno- uncement last week. Under a formula which sets $600 a mile as the rate for normal maintenance, these 200 townships are expected to recei- ve an increase in subsidies of between $1,000,000 and $1,500, 000 [n the entrant fiscal year. Under the Highway Impro- vement Act, townships with low assessments which can’t main- tain a minimum level of road expenditure without imposing an undue tax burden on their ratepayers, qualify for a subsidy. In the past, subsidies have been roughly 50 per cent of township expenditures for road improvement, but there has been no specific formula. Markham Twp. Briefs of six-inch watermain along. Don Mills Road. Indication is the owners may be willing to pay if the over-sizing cost is repaid over the term of the local improvement. Council had earlier decided to install a six-inch pipe to cut down on costs but the OWRC felt the larger pipe would be more suitable for future industrial purposes in the area. A report from the township planning director on discussions with Toronto Township regard- ing freight rates said the matter will be pursued further. The report recommended that Vaughan Township be asked if it will join Markham in making application. The report says it appears there is doubt as to whether the best approval is through legislation or by ap- plication of the transport association for extension of area. Object is to obtain lower freight rates for the township. Council agreed to have un- collectable taxes to the amount of $1,060.29 written off from the tax roll. The unpaid taxes resulted mainly from business failures and have accumulated from as far back as 1959. rising education costs but indicated it was the price many municipalities were having to pay. He commented he had been attempting to arrange a discus- sion on educational costs with Education Minister William Davis but had had no definite arrangements made. Councillor Hoover also sug- gested that Education Minister Davis discuss Ontario’s plans with township officials. A four-man delegation from the Markham District High School Board made the approach to council stressing the addition was necessary to provide voca- tional and technical courses for which the board now pays other areas to provide. At the present time 45 township students are atte- nding outside schools, with 30 of these at Bayview High School in Richmond Hill. “It is costing $20,800 plus $4,000 transportation costs," commented one of the board representatives. “With the swelling population of the town- ship something has to be done to continue enrolment. They have the right to education and it is the duty of council and our board to provide the oppor- tunity.” The school board will also require an additional 12.2 acres. The new building will be con- structed on the south end of the school which presently holds a playing field. If present plans are followed through the addition would be constructed next summer and be ready for operation in Sep- tember of 1965. the extra aid will be reduced proportionately so that all townships get fair treatment. For Services We Render 8: General Information Call Mrs. Gordon Purves Richmond Hill uea Mrs. D. C. F. Fayle Mrs. Thornhlll Area Mrs. E. Percival Mr. A. T. Crosier Mrs. Victoria Square are: Mrs. C. Nichols Unlonville Area Mrs. E. Stiver Markham Area Mrs. O. S. Stalter Gormley Area Mr. George Brand RICHMOND HILL 8: DISTRICT UNI’I‘ CAN ADlAN CANCER SOCIETY S. G. Phillip- W. J. Lennox 884-4 W. C. Armstrong Discover Tuberculosis, . Lung Cancer and 5 other Chest Diseases HELP SAVE LIVES BUY T B CHRISTMAS SEALS AV. 5-1839 297-1186 884-3348 884â€"5501 884â€"4821 884-1034 294-1450 886-5525 297-1585 886-5200 Some preâ€"election rumbling regarding dispensation of lot fees reached Markham Town- ship Council Monday night. Councillor Stewart Rumble broached the question when he asked Clerk H. C. T. Crisp ab- out the lot fee question which was raised by candidate for reeve in this year’s election Stan Patterson. Mr. Patterson is urging that‘ lot fees be directed toward ca- pital school costs and has said the money from such fees has been directed toward other pur- poses not within the scope of LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS-Get Results-TUA-IIOS : THURSDAY NOV. 28 1963 i g“‘II““I“““6j ‘ THORNHILL AREA RECREATION I I COMMITTEE ‘ :Annual Meeting : i 160 DUDLEY AVE. â€" THORNHILI ' ' 7.45 PM. ' CHRYSLER â€" DODGE â€" VALIANT 61 YONGE ST. S. RICHMOND HILL TU. 4-7381 1962 VAUXHALL Station Wagon A One Owner Special 1961 VALIANT Sedan Immaculate Condition - Deluxe 1961 DODGE 8 cyl. Sedan - Pioneer Low Mileage - Automatic Transmission 1959 CHRYSLER Saratoga 4 door - Fully Powered, Black 1957 CHRYSLER New Yorker Sedan All Power “GET BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH NEALS FOR VALUES”. 1957 PONTIAC Sedan lot Fee Query At Markham NOVEMBER 20 to 23 and 27 to 30 8:30 P.M. Tickets from: Louise Queen, 182 Romac Cres., TU. 4-3595 ST. lUKE'S SEPARATE SCHOOL TEN LITTLE INDIANS Economical Transportation Many More To Choose From Directed by Mrs. Dagmar Matyas BY AGATHA CHRISTIE THE CURTAIN CLUB PRESENTS TO BE HELD . NEAL Mr. Crisp explained to the councillors he was preparing a statement indicating to what use the money had been direct- He referred to a statement making the rounds to the ef- fect the township had "mis- spent lot fees” to the tune of $25,000 as incorrect. what the money was intended for. ed 3 them “I don't know how this thing got started,” he said, “but it is absolutely incorrect." and would present it to