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Neighborhood Notes Seven tables of players at Temperanceville School on Tuesday evening, enjoyed the euchre convened by Mrs. Fred Hare and Mrs. Everett Phillips. Prize winners were, ladies; Mrs. Ed Foetler. first; Mrs. Harry Hutchinson, second; and Mrs. William Craig, consolation. Gents prizes were won by Murray Davis, first; Jack Mac- klin, second; and Martin Beau- pre. consolation. There will be another euchre held at the school February 23. the leader training short cour- se on block printing had their first meeting at the home of Mrs. Clayton Beynon on Tues- day evening, under the leader- ship of Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Don Chalk. The 4H-club has started their project “Meat in the Menu”, with Mrs. Wells and Miss Judy Paxton as leaders. The evening group of the UCW met at the school on Wed- nesday evenings for their mon- thly meeting. Mrs. Wm. Sker- ratt conducted? the devotions Temperanceville WI met at the home of Mrs. Fred Hare, on February 10. Mrs. Clayton Beynon historical research con- venor. had charge of the program which included poems, "Off Her Rocker", and “Auc- tion”. read by Mrs. Ray Jen- nings, a paper on "Water" by Mrs. C. Beynnn, and a contest conducted by Mrs. Nelson; 'llhompson. which was won by Mrs. Fred Gardiner. The roll call was answered by a sugges- tion for a centennial project for the WI. During the busi- ness period Mrs. Nelson Thomp- uon was named delegate to at- tend the officers conference at Guelph University in May. Mrs. Thompson is Tweedsmuir his- tory curator for the institute. MN““Ill!llllmlll‘llllllll“\llllll1lll|llllllmllllllll\llllll\llll“mull“! Lucas To Remain King Twp. Solicitor mm““uuummunnuumummmmnuumnnnummmuuuuu WM. magma; 'fiufilé} “61'752‘63 Dave Neil 609-214; Chuck Ran- . 6 7~20 ; L ' â€" ; PINDER BROS. LTD. 32% ° Lahgey °2£3$4F°6M2§3y Lahey bowled a 710 with single of 276; Brenda Neil 668-248; Audrey Middleton 635-306; Lor- raine Forster 606-245; Mary Post 573-231; lda Ransom 551-224; I ‘Marion Hunter 598-221. Positive action should be taken by the Provincial Government to improve conditions around Lake Wil- cox, newly-elected Council- lor James Smith told Whit- church Township Council last week. He claims that many cottages in the resort community should be torn down and the district com- pletely redeveloped. Mr. Smith charges that owners of houses were quite anxious to obtain tenants who are on welfare since then they are usually as- sured of their rent pay- ments. Acting Welfare Officer P.C. Douglas Murray report- ed he had attempted to find employment for male mem- bers of families on welfare. but found many unwillinz to accept these jobs. He said their names were conse- quently removed from the welfare rolls but the family still required support. He also claimed that in some instances relief monies were spent on items other than household necessities. The constable reported 1964 Welfare payments were down $1,200 from the pre- vious year. and the relief total for January 1965 was down by $600. Council Agreed the of- flcer was quite conversant In welfare matters and in- dividual cases should be left to his discretion. The group who are taking Kin: Township Clerk H. G. Rose told “The Liberal” this Week that there is no truth in a press report pub- lished last week that the township solicitor. J. D. Lucas Q.C., was resigning from his post and would not renew his contract with the municipality. “That will be corrected at this week's council meet- ing," stated Mr. Rose. “There's no truth in it what- soevor." Mr. Lucas acts in the same capacity for the Township of Markham and I: well. is solicitor for the County of York. Positive Action Needed At Lake Wilcox STEEL FABRICATING Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish ltI interest regarding people and events in the Oak E Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news pondent in King City is Mrs. William J. Houstm phone 833-5457. and in Oak Ridge; - Lake Wilt-o TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS To Custom Specifications 2 Otonobee BA. 1-3344 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1965 Correspondent: Mrs. W. G. Jennings Phone PR. 3-5892 The 4H-club has started their project “Meat in the Menu”, with Mrs. Wells and Miss Judy Paxton as leaders. The evening group of the‘. UCW met at the school on Wed-l .nesday evenings for their man-1 lthly meeting. Mrs. Wm. Sker- ratt conducted the devotions ;and Mrs. Charlotte Cox con-i vened the program. March 5 is World Day of Prayer. The service will be held this year in Temper- anceville United Church. and guests will be the ladies from St. Paul's United, St. John’s Anglican, St. Mark’s Anglican and Brethren in Christ. Rev. Dorothy Shar- man of St. Paul's will be the l speaker. i The ice storm on Tuesday lnight resulted in several cars going into the ditch on the King. [Sideroad The second conces- icession on Wednesday morning lwas particularly treacherous. land many of the residents had idimculty getting to work. ‘ Appointment of a new chief librarian for King City Memor- ial Library was announced at the library board‘s annual meet- ing February 3.7 A Both librarians attended the yearly review of busineSS by the board, whose numbers have been reduced from seven to six. New Librarian Mrs. Quentin Hardy, formerly in charge of Barrie Public Lib- rary, was named to succeed Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, who completed ten years’ service. ‘uu._ The King Township School Area Board, formed January 1. is looking into technicalities why it cannot name two repre- sentatives lo the library body. as the former Public School Section 2 for King City area was permitted to do. Representing the separate school board, Wilfred Jenns continues until the end of this year and Augustus Clarke was re-appointed for two years. The library board directed a letter of inquiry to the provin- cial libraries branch, to clarify appointments. _rrv__ Ian Gilchrist. continuing the second year of a two-year ap- pointment by the former school section, was again elected chair- man. As King City Village Trustees‘ appointees. Warren McKendry remains in office until the end of the year and Mrs. T. H. Backhouse started a twoâ€"year term lasting until the end of 1966. Team standings for the Lake With a Shower at the NicollS‘ Wilcox Ladies bowling league home With 00-h05t955¢?5, MISS are Team 1. 37 points, Team 3, Carol Nicholls and MISS. Jane 30: Team 2. 22; Team 4 151Clute. Kathy was married to points. High bowler for theiJOhn LittlejOhn Febl‘ual‘y 6. afternoon was Anne sweeneyi Attending the shower were with 623 triple, and a single of Dot Nich0115_ Mrs. Ethel Good, 266- Chal‘IOtte Brookmn had Colleen Trainer, Caroline Evans, 516. 212: Helen FUI‘Ze. 502, 241iMa1â€"g Needham, Janie Needham, Flora Bunn single of 271, Eva pat cook, Mary Good, Jackie Willis 190; Doris Smith 180- l'l‘rainer. Linda Neil, Sherri On the Friday night leagumpugh, Selby Ash. Linda Nich- team standings are: Flintstonesmns 24 points; Buckeroos 19; LadyiAb P o [9 Beatles 18; Winnabugs 17; Aces‘ 0‘“ e p ‘ . ‘ Anniversary wishes to Mr. and igfigslfiafied Enmgns 14' LadyiMrs. rRansrom for February High bowlers were Barry Willis 730-289; Ted Dunklin 684-255: Tnm Biso 675-252; Frank Munro 641-254: Ron Biso Damage estimated at $200 was done to two cars in a collision on Nashville Road. about one- tenth of I mile east of Con- cession 10, February 14, about 6:15 pm. Township Resident In Auto Accidenl A King Township resident, Lawrence A. Teskey, was the driver of one of the cars. Police said he was stopped on Nash- ville Road when he was struck by a car driven by Vernon Wide- man. 24. of Maple Woods Farm. Maple. Chéirman of village trustees Notes From King City Lake Wilcox BoWHng Circulation for 1964 was reâ€" ported as 10,889. slightly down from 11,431 in 1963. The addi- tion of 644 books brought the _total stocked to 5,235. nlnns anu HITS. DHIIILUIU HIE new librarians on the volunteer staff of ten. Mrs. George Berry, Mrs. Reginald Case and Mrs. Harold Ratcliff resigned as lib- rarians during the year. Circulation for 1964 was reâ€" ported as 10,889. slightly down from 11,431 in 1963. The addi- tion of 644 books brought the total stocked to 5,235. Membership rose to 1,045 after nearing the 1,000 mark in 1963. Borrowers are 293 adults in King City; 75 township adults; 608 children and 69 high school students. .Storm aftermath As elsewhere in southern 0n- tario, King City area was af- fected by the weather’s vagaries the middle of last week. As soaring temperatures melt- ed ice and snow later in the day village ditches were filled and temporary cellar flooding occurred in some sections. In the busiest spot. water cov- ered the middle portion of Doc- tors' Lane from sidewalk to the park in front of the post office and medical offices, but traffic was wading through. Laskay WI Euchre Mrs. Marvin Hunter and Mrs. Pearson Smeltzer convened prizes for the euchre held by Laskay WI in the hall Febru- ary 5. Score winners were Mrs. Fred O'Brien, Mrs. Tom Walker, Mrs. Marshall McMurchy, T o m Walker, Peter Bell and James Doneral. V Chairman Mann, who moved ifrom King City last September ‘to Aurora in the middle of his elected term. maintained. “The department insisted I was still trustee of this village, no mat- ter what my status was and Dr. Cumming was happy I was to serve. “Dr. Cumming read me part of his reply to your letter. I forget now what was said Dec- ember 14, but we were at the meeting (with Department of Municipal Affairsi and knew ‘what took place", the chairman lnoted. Fellow Trustees Donald Find- lay and Ross Farquhar gave support to the chairman. Trus- tee Farquhar confirming, "The department insisted it was legal Mrs. A. E. Bamford was again chosen secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Ronald Wood, Mrs. Noel Binns and Mrs. Bamford are new librarians on the volunteer staff of ten. Mrs. George Berry, Mrs. Reginald Case and Mrs. Harold Ratcliff resigned as libâ€" rarians during the year. Sacred Heart Separate School on King's Fifth Concession line closed its seven elementary classrooms for the day. giving 258 youngsters unexpected leis- ure. Usually the school's three buses transport along four routes, with one bus‘making a second run. Though public schools throughout Vaughan Township John Mann is an ex-officio mem- ber of the board. Many students received a Mrs. Harold Docks and Nor- holiday as bus service was re- man MacMurchy retained duced to a minimum or can- travelling prizes and Mrs. celled altogether after the ice Charles A. Black won the door SlOFm- gift. Ladies attending brought Langdon's 17 buses, normally refreshments. Langdon's 17 buses, normally picking up King and Aurora high school crowd, operated a "skeleton" service, avoiding back roads and transporting along main roads only. Nearly 400 students, of the 850 enroll- ed at King City Composite School, missed classes for the day. A lovely variety of gifts were received by Kathy Needham‘ who was honored February 4 with a shower at the Nicolls home with co-hostesses, Miss Carol Nicholis and Miss Jane Clute. Kathy was married to John Littlejohn February 6. Bridal Shower 2 and birthday greetings to Shelley Clarendon. eight years old February 23. Kelly Friend, three years. February 19, Mrs. Audrey Middleton, February 23. lland Carol Walker, 17, February 10. Mrs. R. Ransom for February 2 and birthday greetings to Shelley Clarendon. eight years old February 23. Kelly Friend. three years. February 19, Mrs. Audrey Middleton. February 23. and Carol Walker, 17, February 10. . We are glad to see Bob Jones and Ernie Atcheson back on their feet again after a bout of sickness. and also Sarah Good. and Buddy Hunter who are now‘ back to school. Mrs. Anne Mc-‘ Kinley is still in Toronto Gen-1 eral Hospital. Lou Miran is on the sick list, and Mrs, Shirley Day is in York County Hospital, undergoing surgery. Ken Mc- Leod is also in York Central The late Mr. Lees came to Canada a decade ago from Stale y bridge. Hertfordshire. England. and was in his 52nd year. He was employed by De- Havilland. Malton. Surviving are his widow. Peggy. and two daughters Janet and Pauline. both at home. Funeral service was held at the Pipher Funeral Home. Rich- mond Hill. conducted by Rev. Dorothy Sharmon. with crema- tion following at Toronto. Pallbearers were Dennis Gar- butt. Charles and Ross DeGeer, Roger and Ken Garbutt. Ray- mond Azgin, Richmond Logan. Albert Egginton and Helmut Turk. ’C/I/orlha tion T 0 End Soon “The Liberal” is alwlys pleased to publish items of Interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges - Lnke Wilcox and King City districts. Our new: corres- pondent in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston. tele- phone 833-5457. and in Oak Ridge: - Luke Wilcox, Mrs. Lillian Ateheson, Wildwood Avenue. 773-5479. Chlorination of King City water is expected to be a temporary measure soon discontinued, village trus- tees indicated to ratepayers last week. Questioned how the chlo- rine was measuredâ€"trus- tees had reported one-mil- lionth part used â€" Chair- man John Mann reported a $299 chlorinator had been purchased after one had been borrowed from a neighboring municipality. Public Utilities Commis- sioner Ross Farquhar noted the three well sites were clear of any trace of bac- teria. Asked by ratepayers how the situation is being reme- died. Trustees Farquhar said people with private well and cistern systems had been asked to remove illegal connections with Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox News As soaring temperatures melt- ed ice and snow later in the day village ditches were filled and temporary cellar flooding occurred in some sections. remained open, the township school area board cancelled Langdon's bus trips. Along ten routes in Vaughan, 850 students were affected. Score winners were Mrs. Fred O’Brien. Mrs. Tom Walker, Mrs. Marshall McMurchy, T o m Walker, Peter Bell and James Doneral. Former King City bank man- ager Matt Bell of Lefroy was in Toronto General Hospital for an eye operation recently. rNext euchre was announced for February 19 in the hall. At Anniversary Laskay friends attending the golden wedding anniversary re- ception of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clubine in Vellore Hall in the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Norman MacMurchy, Mrs, Robert Arbuckle Sn. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Black and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buddin. Convalescing Mr}. D‘. Alaggia of Springhil) Road was a patient in Toronto General for a time. Ratepayer Williams quer- ied if there was anything “secret” about the water- works and Trustee Farquhar {’93: Lake lipliif'tiiiefif‘“ n Trustee Findlay moved the‘ township treasurer advance $4001 a to supplement the library, prior .1 to normal instalment, and charge the amount temporarily Hospital. A speedy recovery is to trustees' balance. wished for ‘11. ‘ Regarding a road easement Sorry to hear that the Oakiat new King City United Ridges Peewees lost out in their‘ChUFCh. Trustee Findlay notEd first, year bid in the "1)" series the repair and installation of to Maple but they are still in utilities had been added to the the hockey leagug playing inldraft easement document and the “C” series‘ and are playingreturned to King Township for against Bradford in Bradford. ‘PI‘OCESSing. Visiting at the Smith home, He said a certain amount of South Road, is Mrs. E D. Kuntz. , _7_ 7 H» from Kitchener, staying with‘ her daughter Doris Smith and‘ 313233er 3 York Centri We were very sorry to hear that Fred Lees, Schomberg Road, a resident of the area for the past years, died following a heart attack on February 6. the waterworks system. He asked that any con- nections which may have been overlooked be report- ed to the village office. Queried if chlorine is harmful to the eyes, Chair- man Mann declared, “No. Toronto has been chlorinat- ing water for 30 years". He reported No. 1 well is used as a standby and the chlo- rine administered at No. 2 and 3 well sites. He took ex- ception to a ratepayer's term "pollution". Trustee Farquhar said “Actually the water is not polluted. It’s safe for con- sumption". He reported water con- sumption averaging 109,000 to 110.000 gallons daily and praised Waterworks Super- intendent G. T. Thompson for prompt repairs to two serious mam breaks. T t Mann Keeps His Seat Made Managing Trustee | elected term. maintained. "'1‘ne department insisted I was still trustee of this village, no mat- ter what my status was and Dr. Cumming was happy I was to serve. “Dr. Cumming read me part of his reply to your letter. I forget now what was said Dec- ember 14, but we were at the meeting (with Department of Municipal Affairsi and knew what took place", the chairman noted. Fellow Trustees Donald Find- lay and Ross Farquhar gave support to the chairman. Trus- tee Farquhar confirming, "The department insisted it was legal, to sit". A roads listing is being com- piled to enable trustees and roads superintendent to obtain costs in time for budget pur- poses and to ensure subsidy approval by Department of Highways. Trustee Findlay re- viewed. ‘ Chairman Mann read trustees’ letter sent to All Saints' Church Wardens, seeking a ten-foot ,north side of church property. :Trustees explained they are “planning a major reconstruc- tion job on Doctors‘ Lane dur- ing 1965, provided the work can be cleared for government subsidy before their budget is l‘-__..l-a-.: drainage easement along the: V v . . . . . u t . . vllvl . u roads, sidewalks. parks: Trustee Fa utilities commissi ies to include wat trical system. wast street lighting. Next trustees' to ratepayers is February 22. at the village office Mr. Williams asked Chair- man Mann to correct December press statements. Chairman Mann cut short fur- ther discussion after Trustee Findlay objected that ratepay- er Kenneth Chesney criticizing trustees “is making a speech" The chairman felt Mr. Wil-l liams‘ point had been made andl answered. Expressing willingâ€"r ness to receive questions but‘ not comments, Mr. Mann ex- plained the purpose of ratepay- ers’ deputations is to ask ques-‘ tions about village affairs. He reported three-way talks were continuing Feb- ruary 12 involving village trustees, Kin: Township Council and Department of Municipal Affairs. Commenting on the Feb- ruary 5 meeting of trustees' and township committees with Dr. Cumming and Mr. Fred Braybrook. supervis- or of municipal organiza- tion for the Department of Municipal Affairs. the chairman said, “It is too premature to report what was told and happening. but every one will get a report when it’s ready". The chairman moved ayment of the total $1737.35 account rendered by McMaster, Mont- gomery and Company legal firm for services the past few months regarding changing status of the police village to an incorporated municipality. Replying to Mr. Williams‘ query, Chairman Mann said bills hadn't been received from engineering and planning con- sultants. V Ratepayer Peter Williams produced a December 28 letter he received from Depugy Minister of Mun- icipal Affairs Dr. Lorne Cumming, who wrote, “It Village trustees and ratepayers bickered at trustees’ February 8 meeting over earlier state- ments about‘ non-resident Chairman John Mann‘s eligibility to complete his two year term of office. is iquite incorrect to say that the department in- sisted that Mr. Mann remain in office”. Two conferences had al- ready been held to try to find an acceptable form of government to eliminate areas breaking away from township administration. Trustee Farquhar read a letter about booster pumps increasing water pressure. He made a motion the in- formation he filed and com- mented. “Other things are coming up that the booster might not apply". The Memorial Fund of the hospical continues to grow due to the constant desire on the part of friends and relatives to remember in some tangible and helpful way the memory of those loved and revered. Gifts small and large may he sent c/o The York Central Hospital Memorial Fund 47 Arnold Street, Richmond Hill York Central Hospital Memorial Fund m“ Council expressed some re- luctance over the increase but the‘observed that 43% of all fire $400§calls answered by the Stouff- plrimlville fire brigade last year had andkoriginated in Whitchurch. snow had been cleared from the downtown section and credr ited Roads Superintendent Ar~ lidge with having snow re- moved from the full width of Doctors‘ Lane. drainage easement along the north side of church property. Trustees explained they are “planning a major reconstruc- tion job on Doctors‘ Lane dur- ing 1965, provided the work can be cleared for government subsidy before their budget is completed. “Before road work can be undertaken it will be necessary to complete the drainage sys- tem, partly completed when work was done on this road some few years ago“, the letter explained. A letter from King City Composite School Principal B. T. O’Beirn thanked trus- tees for their February 27 report on waterworks and chlorination. “We commend you for your action in safe- guarding the health of the people of the community", Mr. O’Beirn wrote. Trustees were disappointed a letter from township Police Committee Chairman Jack Rou- sble did not contain a police ireport covering 10 or 12 points regarding village policing. Mr. Rouble wrote. “Following our recent meeting with you we have given careful consideration to your requests and our dis- cussions. Whitchurch Tawnship Council has authorized preparation of a by-law covering a new five-year agreement with the Village of Stouffville to provide fire pro- tection service to a portion of the township. Whitchurch Township Agrees To Raise Rate For Fire Protection The contract calls for an an- nual standby payment of $800. an increase of $500. The charge for the first hour's attendance at any fire is $100, up from $68. The rate for each additional hour is $70, an increase of $384 “We are of the opinion that we are now providing a satis- factory policing service for the area without placing an added Although the water tank truck is kept in Stouffville, it is owned by Whitchurch and no charge Is levied for its use in that municipality. 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