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The Liberal, 19 Nov 1964, p. 20

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by residents on Marybay who‘ twice a year have sewage back- up in their basements; that children are endangered by water-filled ditches often four feet deep; water overflowing the road and entrance to Bev- erley Acres School; children and adults forced to walk on the travelled portion of the road; ditches causing health hazards to children; rats on Marybay Crescent; and children on Browndale Crescent crawl- lng through half filled sewers.i He reported that resi- dents were concerned with resulting increase in taxes because of this necessary work but were under the impression that lot fees of $500 paid at the time of subdivision had been set aside in a special fund for ‘ this work. The speaker said the ratepay- ers of the area appreciated theifiel‘ing plans}. _ . cost of such work will have a: but our solicitor advxsed us bearing on their taxes. but feel. that ratepayers will accept this if the present disgraceful con- dition is eliminated once and for all. Mayor Thomas Broadhurst reported that his mm the tint said. Roads and intersections‘ are being endangered by eros~§ ion from the immense flow of water, he reported, admitting that ditches are often too full and a menace to children. "We would have to spend $150,000 to save our roads,“ he stated, continuing that the works com- mittee had looked into this and decided to take a look at storm sewers in lieu of deep ditches. An engineering firm had been hired to do preliminary plans so that approximate costs could be ascertained. These estimm ated costs are $1,080,000, some‘ of which will be subsidized. he‘ noted. However the full costl and the amount of subsidy can‘ gnot be ascertained until com-l plete engineering plans arel drawn up. “Council has taken a good look and were ready to hire an en-‘ gineer to bring in final cnginâ€"i t . the reeve noted; that since we had not made‘ provision in our budget for the engineering fees. it would be‘ illegal for us to go ahead. We‘ could be made personally liable for the $32,000 expenditure en- tailed." Mayor Thomas Broadhurst reported that his was the first family to move into Beverley Acres and that he still lives there. so that he is very famil- iar with the situation. He as- sured Mr. Mansbridge. and the ratepayers of Beverley Acres. that the lot fees have been spent on other projects years ago. "This money was gone before I got on council“, he reported. “Even before the quarter of a million dollar box drain was installed on Crosby Avenue. It went for a variety of municipal services, all quite legal," he assured them. Mr. Mansbridge reiterated that ratepayers believed this money had been collected for storm sewers. The mayor re- called that he had argued this years before but had been as- sured by the Ontario Municipal Board that it had been spent quite legally and was levied for any purpose the town saw fit. in the Marybay and Gentry Crescent areas and will provide additional capacity for further industrial and commercial development on the east side of Yonge Street between Elgin Mills and Centre Streets. This is scheduled for next year and engineering work has been done. 1’ He also leported that council has recommended the d1auing up of a five year capital \\ orks program with p1iorities being allocated for all “01k need- ing to be done in the town. >Mr. Mansbridge reported' In regards to storm sewers that residents of Beverley Acres‘in Beverley Acres. there are were conscious of the urgency problems not outlined in the of this program. best indicated‘association's presentation, he Lot Fees All Gone '64 Council Can't Promise Beverley Acres Drainage A petition bearing 278 signatures, out of 312 homes approached, request- ing immediate action on the installa- tion of storm sewers, pavements and removal of ditches in the Beverley Acres Subdivision in Ward ], was presented to Richmond Hill Council Monday evening. Making the presen- tation was I. H. Mansbridge. president of the Elgin Park Ratepayers’ Assoc- iation. ‘20 Reeve James Haggai-t re.- ported that priority is beâ€" ing given for a project which will eliminate sew- age back-up in basements Enjoying themselves at the gala dance and supper held at the Masonic Hall recently by the Richmond Hill Tennis Club are members of the new executive, from left to right, Secretary Don Andrews, Social Convenor Mrs. Joan Freeman, Vice-president David Punter, President Mrs. Mari- orie Harper, Past President John Anderson and Treasurer Jim Hunter. ' Anne Holbek was announced winner of the women’s singles championship and Sam Mal- comson of the men’s championship. Ladies’ doubles were won by Anne Holbek and Lou Holland and winners of the men’s doubles were Dennis Stainer and Vern Everingham. Mixed doubles winners were Anne Holbek and Dennis Stainer. Prizes were donated by Rice’s Flowers, Warwick House, Craigie’s Men’s Wear, Kent’s Men’s Wear and Eric's Cycle & Sports. , Tennis Club Elects Executive, Enjoys Dance THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday. NOV- 19~ 1954 “As I see it,” the reeve conâ€" tinued, “the problem has to be tied in with future growth. The lot fee fund was used for pro- jects which otherwise would have had to be debentured." Pointing out that the sanitary sewer project is on a fiveâ€" year program to he started next year. the reeve felt that storm sewers and road improvements in Beverley Acres will also have to be undertaken in stages. Mayor Broadhurst stated that in his opinion the town is in no shape to undertake this expenditure at this ‘time. He pointed out that high on the list of capital ‘time. He pointed out that thave an application before the high on the list of capital Municipal Board for a $217,180 costs will he school costs. addition in this area. This ex- whioh cannot. he escaped tension to our system will not that sanitary sewer prob- only alleviate our sewage back- lems must be resolved 21- up problems in Beverley Acres head of drainage unless but will allow new assessment there are other important in other areas which will go a reasons for changing prior- long way towards paying for the flies. work. I believe council has When Mr. Mansbridge re-‘taken the only course of action ported that the one desire of’it could in keeping with good many residents of Beverley Ac- business practice. res is to move out of Richmond; Replying to charges by Mr. Hill because of conditions, the,Mansbridge that he had sup- mayor retorted that he has noiported proposed work in Ward intention of moving out but in-»4 at the expense of his own tends to stick around to see “ard. Mr. Scudds recalled that some of this work done The on August 11 he was the only mayor also noted there are member of council to support about 1200 properties involved1Couucillor Saunders' attempt to in the Beverley Acres drainageihave council recall its applica- area. Mr. Mansbridge assured‘tion to the OMB for storm sew- council it is his association‘s inâ€" ers and road reconstruction tention to approach every rate- work in the southwest section. 931‘?" i" the 3(93- _ . . NEED GOOD WORKERS? The reeve also pointed out that the 1964 council can not act on this request as they cannot commit the incoming council for engineering fees. in spite of the fact that they were committed by the 1963 council for engineering fees in the southwest area of $40,000. “We had a choice," he said. “We could pay the fees or charge them back t0»the individual members of the 1963 council." Deputy-reeve Stanley Tinker thought that all members of council are agreed the most ur- gent part of this request is the sanitary sewage problem. “If this could be resolved, would it be acceptable for the town to spend $150,000 on saving the roads and intersections?” he asked. to which Mr. Mans-‘ bridge answered “No". Councillor Robert Saund- ers said he felt that any priority study by an engin- ‘ eering firm will agree that certain sections of Beverley Acres have precedence. “Personally I think the area between Yonge and Eliza- beth Streets of equal im- portance,” he commented. "but I am sure you will see council embark on a proâ€" gram to include a portion of Beverley Acres." Councillor Walter Scudds. asking to get a word in edge- wise, read a prepared statement replying to Mr. Mansbridge's presentation and recent letter in “The Liberal”. His stateâ€" ment said, “This council is well aware and has been very con- cerned about these problems. As early as last spring the ‘works committee reached an ‘agreement with the Highways Department for a subsidy on a $150,000 ditch stabilization pro- gram providing the work was not done all in one year. We !deferred action on this project to order a preliminary enginâ€" eering report on the possibility :and cost of storm sewering Beverley Acres. In due course our engineers reported on a .‘plan that would cost $1,081.- $585. ”Just last week we asked the works committee and the clerk to establish the effect of this million dollar program on our rate of assessment to debent- ures and taxes. We also asked the clerk to put this program on our capital works forecast and to consult with the Mun- icipal Board and the Depart~ ment of Highways. We cer- tainly will have to effect a plan to correct our ditching prob- lems in this area during 1965 but it is impossible to reach a proper decision without all the facts. “Mr. Mansbridge apparently does not realize that our big- gest problem in this area is sanitary sewage and that we have an application before the Municipal Board for a $217,180 addition in this area. This ex- tension to our system will not only alleviate our sewage back- up problems in Beverley Acres but will allow new assessment in other areas which will go a long way towards paying for the work. I believe council has taken the only course of action it could in keeping with good business practice. Replying to charges by Mr. Mansbridge that he had sup- ported proposed work in Ward 4 at the expense of his own ward. Mr. Scudds recalled that on August 11 he was the only member of council to support HELP WANTED ADS IN CLASSIFIED GET 'EM. FAST The development by Canad- lianwide Properties Ltd, will ‘link an existing Sayvette Ltd. ‘store and a discount food store on a 37-acre site on the west side of Yonge Street at Steeles Avenue. Webb, Zerafa and Menkes of Toronto are the I architects. 45 New Stores Yonge 8. Steeles A $5,000,000 enclosed shop- ping mall of 45 stores on‘ which construction began last week in North York Township is scheduled to be ready for business by September, 1965. AGINCOURT: The 50th anni- versary of Lockie Avenue Pubâ€" lic School in Agincourt will be observed November 24 at 8 pm. All former pupils and teachers are invited to attend open house. The four-room‘ school on a site donated by W. H. Paterson cost $13,000. For- mer pupil, Bill Crothers will tell about the Olympics in Ja- pan. For a fixed period after the opening, tenants will pay a percentage of their sales and this will determine minimum rent from then on. LEVENDALE MEAT MARKET 6 Levendale Rd. 884-5801 ROASTING BI'TT CHICKENS lb. 29¢ PORK CHOPS Ib. 49¢ I BEEF_ Ib. 29¢ 4Ibs. $1 HIND QUARTER OF BEEF Cut&Wrapped|b. 45¢ (Photo by Stuart‘s Studio) Looking For a Good Used Car? If So, See The Used Cars Column in The Classifieds TEA/DER, DEZ/C/Ol/S‘ SOUTH BLOCK RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE For the school year 1964-65 Vaughan Township School Area Board is transporting a total of 845 pupils at a net cost per day for eligible pupils of 11 cents. This is the same rate as last year with an additional '79 pupils being bused to school. The additional number of pupils requiring transporta- tion came from the clos- ‘ ing of Vellore and Patter- son Schools and establish- ment. of an opportunity class at the Kleinburg School. In- 1961â€"62 the board trans- ported 224 pupils at a net cost of $12,267.35 or 27c net cost m Vaughan School Board Transports.‘1 845 Pupils At 11¢ Daily Cost - Pat Turner and Irene Sabol, two Service Represent- atives from your Business Office, display brightly pack- aged Gift Extensions which will be under someone‘s tree this Christmas. A Gift telephone presented to your friends is an ideal way to express your Christmas wishes all year round. Just call your Business Office and we will be happy to arrange gift wrapping and delivery. b) 1.. .1. MacDonald your telephone manager And it's all so simple! To give a gift of Long Dis- tance service, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and Maple cus- tomers need only call their Business Office to give us the name, address, and telephone number of the recipient, and state the amount ($2.00 minimum) to be credited to his or her account for Long Distance calling. We look after it from there. and will even send out the card ourselves. if you wish! There's no fuss, no bother, and . . . no extra charge! a gift of Long-Distance service has a pleasant “rebound" effect: making your calls, for example, will not only please you. but those you call. Would you be surprised to open your Christmas mail next month and find a card like this? I’ll bet you would be. and very pleasantly, too. And you'd soon fiud the} Have you ever wondered why telephone repairmen and service representatives always ask for your telephone number. even after you’ve given your name and address? Here's the reason: Since names or addresses are often duplicated, but telephone numbers are always unique, telephone people file records according to telephone numbers. This method quarantees accuracy and insures faster service. BELL LINES ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS, YOUR PROBLEMS ARE SOL\"ED! chool year 1964-651per pupil wnship School Area‘to 11c. I ‘ansporting a totalltion to t] s at a net cost perlwill be S gible Pupils of 11} The SI. SOMETHING DIFFERENT LEAN STEWING BEEF lb. 39¢ .‘IINCED GOT YOUR NUMBER U4 SpeciaQ Sflg (Distance 9 The shows schools of Octt o'clock on the which EWINTERIZE NOW! . . . TYJETS'} Low Service Specials“? Parts Extra H Similar Savings on Other Makes I With Either 0f Above Specials We Will Give A FREE Charging Circuit Test (Generator, Starter, Battery, Regulator) INSTALL THERMOSTAT CHECK COOLING SYSTEM INSTALL ANTI-FREEZE INSTALL AND SUPPLY W/W ANTI-FREEZE $1.25 INSTALL & SUPPLY BLOCK HEATER ‘ CHEVROLET 1949-65, 6 CYL $9.29

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