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6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, (Continued From Page 2) trustees proceed vigorously with building plans. Marani, Morris and Allen, Toronto architects were commissioned and started work at once. At the annual meeting of the York Central Hospital Association on June 20, 1961 progress was reported. It was stated that a new hospital for the district, :1 dream of a year ago, was near to realiz- ation. Site Close To Town Limits In our issue of June 29, 1961 we reported tht the trustees had selected a site in Vaughan Town- ship close to Richmond Hill town limits. The site selected and purchased after months of study and negotiation is on the Don Head Farms, owned by the Redelmeier family and located on Maple sideroad just west of town border. The site contains 15 acres and has a frontage of 500 on Vaughan Road and .a depth of 1300 feet. There is a beautiful view from the site and the nearby woods provide a parklike background and create an atmosphere of beauty and tranquility Second to none according to many who have visited the new hospital. Mrs. W. P. Telt‘ord of Owen Sound, then president of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario was guest speaker at the annual meeting of the local hospital association and told of the important work done throughout the province by the auxiliaries. Editorially in our issue of June 29 we suggested the need for the organization of an auxiliary here. Our editorial of that date in part: “York Central Hospital Association is making a notable and necessary contribution to our commu- nity in planning and building a new hospital. The program needs the very necessary help and support of a hospital ausiliary. There is need for such an organization and we are confident the women of this district will respond with enthusiasm to provide the proposed new hospital with one of the best auxiliaries in Ontario". Little by little and step by step things were shaping up to the point where one day the new hospital would be opened. On August 3. 1961 we reported the appointment of Garry J. Chatfield as administrator. satisfaction of all in the hospital association was expressed by Chairman Storms who ‘said “this is a great step forward, and our hospital is no longer a dream but a reality." On October 12 1961 Chairman Storms reported that plans for the projected hospital had gone to the Ontario Hospital Services Commission for approval. Once approved they would be submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board. Tuesday November 14, 1961 was a red letter day on the calendar of hospital progress. On that date York County Council gave final approval to the bylaw authorizing financial aid. Gratitude and Keen public interest in the proposed new hospital was demonstrated when on Tuesday Ja- nuary 30, 1962 despite snowblocked roads and poor driving conditions more than 400 people gathered in the Lions Hall to discuss formation of a hospital auxiliary. Guest speaker was Mrs. C. W. Sheridan of Ottawa. Mrs. R. J. Miller was elected president and a live and thriving organization in support of hospital work was officially launched. May 10. 1962 issue announced that tenders for the construction of the new hospital were opened and under consideration. At the animal meeting of the hospital association on June 19, 1962 it was announced that the contract was awarded to the Angus Robertson Company and that work would start at once. The contract price was $1,953,900. At this meeting the total cost of the land, building and equipment was estimated at $2.625,403. Eleven contractors tendered on the hospital construction iob. Building Begun in July Our issue of July 5, 1962 reported that building operations had commenced on the Vaughan Road site and a photo showed men and machinery clear- ing top soil. In that same issue it was stated that target date for opening was late in 1963. The appointment of Ray Marshall of Kettleby as chairman of the York United Hospitals Appeal wjth an objective of one million dollars was Story Of A Hospital Medical Advisory Board Heading up the various medical sections of York Central Hospital is the medical advisory board pictured as follows. From left, bottom row, G. J. Chatfield, administrator: Dr. A. W. Diaâ€" mond, board secretary; Dr. James R. Langstaff, chief of staff; Dr. Hagar Hethrington, president of the medical staff and chief of medicine; Dr. James McPhee, chief of general practice. Top row from left, Dr. D. Guthrie, pathologist; Dr. J. 1. Kerr, chief of surgery; Dr. W. 0. M. Ede, chief of anaesthesia; Dr. William LaCroix, radiologist. Vice~president of the board Dr. A. J. Smith is missing from the photograph. Ontario, Thursday, Nov. 28th. 1963 announced. In financing the local hospital it was found that after federal and provincial grants and grant from the County of York there was still a gap of some half million dollars, which it was decided to raise in a joint' appeal with the New- market Hospital. In accepting the post as general chairman Mr. Marshall called on members of both hospital boards, and every resident of the county for support. “Never before” said Mr. Marshall “have the citizens of this county been called upon to raise such a large sum.” Honorary chairman of the drive was Lady Eaton and patrons included Henry N. Bawden, R. R. Gormley, Edgar G. Burton, King, Henry Borden, King, Senator McCutcheon, Gormley; and Stanley M. Wedd of King was honorary tre- asurer. Vice-chairman of the campaign committee was D. H. Storms of Richmond Hill and treasurer was Aiex Spear of Newmarket. In support of the fund raising campaign in our issue of June 28 we said: “York County citizens through the years have met challenging situations in times of war and in times of peace. Never have they failed to measure up to the needs of the time and we have every confidence the hospital drive will be successful. The new hospital so far has been successful due to the hard work of the sponsors, the fine co-operation by members of the medical profession, the York County Council, Ontario Hos- pital Commision, local municipal leaders and officials and the good-will and support of citizens throughout the district. We are sure this same fine spirit of co-operation will continue until the final completion of the project and that the people will respond generously to the financial appeal.” . Appeal For Canvassers Subscriptions Over One Million In our issue of November 8, R. D. Little, Richmond Hill chairman for the community camâ€" paign appealed for canvassers and announced the first of several meetings for instruction of campaign workers. The advance canvass committee was headed by Gage Love RR No. 2 King. the national corporations committee by H. N. Pringle of Aurora, service club committee by Charles E. Boyd of Newmarket, the doctors’ committee by Dr. Crawford Rose of Aurora, and Community General Chairman Ian Baxter of Newmarket with the following among the area chairmen, R. D. Little, Richmond Hill. Lorne A. Wells, Maple, Jack Barraclough. Thornhill, D. G. West, Kleinburg, S. A. Stadelbauer. Markham, Jack Rye. Mount Albert, Lorne Goodfellow, Nobleton, Tom Mulock, Aurora, Norm Taylor, Oak Ridges and K. E. Haas, Woodbridge. In support of the campaign we concluded a November 8 editorial thus: “To raise more than a million dollars by public subscription is a formidable undertaking, and to reach the goal the support of everyone is needed. Hundreds of canvassers will be required and we hope there will be no scarcity of volunteers and we trust when they make their calls they may have a generous and friendly recep- tion.” Our March 21 issue had a welcome headline “Hospitals Drive Campaign Another Community Success Story.” It was reported that subscriptions to that date totalled well over a million dollars. At the annual meeting on March 26 Chairman Storms told of the splendid progress in building and financing and outlined plans for the opening of the hospital before the end of 1963. Our June 20 issue reported the appointment of Dr. James Langstaff as chief of staff for the new hospital and on August 1 it was announced that Miss Gloria Gatehouse was named as director of nursing. On November 7 we reported that there had been an official inspection of the hospital by the York County Hospital Commission and that plans were under way for the official opening ceremonies on November 28. So reads the story of our hospital in the files of the home paper. Of necessity only the high~ lights are reported, but it is indeed a proud story of community achievement in which we are grati~ fled to have had the privilege of playing a small part. - 7 we reported that there had pection of the hospital by the tal Commission and that plans the official opening ceremonies Trustee 'A general contractor, Mr. Grif-i‘ fin is chairman of the hospital building committee. Married} with two girls he is a member of the Metropolitan Toronto) Board of Trade, a past presid- ent of National Housebuilding Association and Toronto Metro Homebuilders' Association. A resident of Richmond Hiii. he is a member of the United‘ Church. l i [of Wilfred Dean \\ \ DR. PETER MORSE Trustee Graduated from the Univers- ity of Toronto in 1955. interning in Montreal General Hospital. Wellesley Hospital and the Hosâ€" pital for Sick Children in Tor- onto. In 1957 he began private practice in Thnrnhili where he has been actively interested in the area recreation commission and the tennis club. He is mar- ried and a member of Holy Tri- nity Church. REEVE CHARLES HOOPER Trustee Also reeve of Markham Town- ship from 1943 to 1947, Mr. Hooper, a Buttonville area farmer was first in‘ public of- fice as a school trustee in 1932. He was a councillor in 1960 and 1961 and deputy-reeve in 1962. He is a former York County warden and a candidate in last year’s federal election. At pre- sent. he is a chairman of York County's Emergency Measures Committee and became reeve on the death in September, 1963 JOHN GRIFFIN Trustee President, W. J. Gage Limited, textbook publishers since 1844. Mr. Love, trustee and resident of King. is chairman of the Board of Stewards at King City United Church, member of the National Sanitarium Associa- tion, formerly on executive of Toronto Junior Board of Trade. Area Vice Chairman of United Appeal. King school trustee. Served with the RCNVR 1942 to 1945 with rank of lieuten- ant. Married Clara Elizabeth Flavelle, daughter of Sir Ells- worth Flavelle, four sons. Member National Club, Toron- Phi fifint Society, Alpha Delta Township of Vaughan Extend Hearty Congratulations and Best Wishes A. H. RUTHERFORD Thursday, November 28, I963 YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL Official Opening Reeve Our Heartiest Congratulations To All Who Shared In The Planning & Completion Ol The New YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL On The Occasion Of The CANADA ELECTRIC CO. LTD. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 2451 DANFORTH AVE, TORONTO ONT. We Are Happy And Proud To Have Been Selected As Electrical Con- tractor For This New And Most Modern Hospital And Extend Our Best Wishes To The People Of The Community Whose Support Made It Possible To The New RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO J. M, McDONALD Clerk