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8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, July 22, 1965 Councillor Sumner Puts Councillor Allan Sumner, who has long advocated more fire protection in the Thorn- hill end of Markham Town- ship. played the role of fire- man himself last week at a heated meeting of council. The Ward I councillor was called to put out the fire when Reeve Charles Hooper closed off discussion of the finance committee's report on the proposed loo-acre park Centennial project â€"- which had been the subject of a deputation of ratepayers in the area of the park â€"~ and the meeting threatened to get out of hand. More than 70 ratepayers had jammed the council chambers to continue their protest against the proposed project which they claimed cost too much and was un- necessary to an essentially rural district. The ratepayers, who had come to the meeting at the invitation of council, Ostens- ibly to discuss the report of the finance committee, pro- tested strenuously when, after the report had been received by council, they were told by the reeve that there would be no discussion on it. While the chambers erupt- ed into an angry roar and the reeve defended his posi- tion on the grounds of "par- liamentary procedure," Dep- uty-reeve Stewart Rumble and Councillor Sumner put their heads together and came up with a motion that the finance committee report be left open for discussion. Council then moved into committee of the whole with Councillor Sumner taking over the reeve's spot as chairman. Prior to Councillor Sum- ner moving into the chair, the meeting had moved along at an increasing rumble as the ratepayers and council took turns in trying to keep the floor. While the residents, led by solicitor Senator Harry A. Willis of Toronto. repeated their arguments of previous weeks as to cost, location and the need for a park, Reeve Hooper challenged the visitors to speak to a letter that had been mailed to res- idents of the township, pur- porting to be an accurate account of the project and all it involved. Unsigned, except for the words, “Property Owners Advisory Council," the well- laid-out letter was labelled as “75 per cent propaganda" by the reeve, who then asked the. writer or writers to come forth so they could be questioned on it. It was probably the only time during the evening that the meeting was completely quiet as the reeve‘s challenge was left hanging in the air. Stephen Roman, a member of the delegation, then asked what parts of the letter were, in question and was informed by Mr. Hooper that he didn‘t think council should discuss the matter when there had been no volunteer as to its authorship. Councillor Sumner said he wondered who the property advisory committee was and why no one had had “enough nerve" to sign it. Ticking off several points made by the letter, Coun- cillor Sumner said: “I can see whoever suggested a lib- rary (as a Centennial project) needs one." Lake Ontario shores were lined with pools, Mr. Sumner said in answer to the Ietter‘s criticism of having a pond site near water; overnight camping: “Where the blazes did that come from?“ “I think anybody who puts any faith in this two-bit pr0< paganda should take another look," he said. Said Mr. Rumble: “1 don't think it's worth discuSSing unsigned." Mr. Sumner then moved that the letter be tabled. This brought up the conâ€" troversial finance report, which outlined the layout of the proposed park and its suggested financing, In reading the report. Mr. Sumner said the work desâ€" cribed would be considered the “basic requirement for the opening date and the project as a whole should be considered a continuing scheme to be improved and enlarged in coming years." The park, which is to be located at the Devil's Corner, near 17th Avenue, would have a winter sports area, with space for skiing. sleigh- ing, and tobogganing, as well as an area for “passive types of recreation" in the spring, summer and fall. A pond. covering nine acres. would allow skating in the winter, while its fringes would allow a picnic area in the summer. There would al- so bc a sports area and park- ing accommodation. Mr. Sumner said the Met- ropolitan Official Plan gave a projected population for the township of 50,000 by 1980 in the urban areas only, plus 7,600 in the rural areas, with an estimated total urban capacity of 84.000. a it It a Following are the estimatâ€" ed costs: purchase price of property, $120000; engin- eering and supervision, $500; preliminary dredging and grading, $15,000; service roads and parking areas, $2,- 500: new trees, $1,000; mis- cellaneous labor, $5.000, Centennial marker, $1,000. Total: $145,000. Mr. Sumner said that after grants, the purchase price of' the land would be $85000, to be debenitured over five years. Tree removal and other labor~would be 75 percent eligible under the winter works program “with no Honor Parish Priest i ' I (Photo by Stuart's Studio) ' In celebration of the silver anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood, Father Reinhard Burchhardt was honored at a banquet given by the congregation of Sacret Heart Roman Catholic Church, King City, on June 27. Mrs: Eric Boon is shown above presenting a gift and purse to Father Reinhard on behalf of the parish. Father Arnold Hartman, Prior of the Augustinian Fathers at Mary Lake was the dinner speaker. Father Reinhard has recently returned from a vacation in Europe. TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE A COMPLETE 16 VOLUME SET AVAILABLE, ONE BOOK EACH WEEK BUY A BOOK A WEEK AND GET l00 EXTRA LUCKY GREEN STAMPS FREE THE MOST REMARKABLE BOOK OFFER EVER MADE VOLUME 9 NOW ON SALE EACH 99¢ NITN COUPON L PURCHASE OF VOLUME NINE ._ ONLY 1 FREE STAMP COUPON WITH EACH IOOK PURCHASED w GOLDEN TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA I ! COUBON [Xl‘IRES JULV 2‘ l strings attached." The park and the report were supported by Mr. Rumble and Councillor Cleary Palmer. â€" “Where else would you put a park but in a rural area . . . you can‘t tear down a city to do it,“ but not supported by Councillor Charles Hoover, a member of the finance comâ€" mittee. Mr. Hoover, who receiicd a prolonged round of ap- plause for his stand, referred to the recommendations of the interim report of the Select Committee of the Les:- Islature which stated that such projects as are provided to persons â€"â€" parks, educa- tion, administration â€" should be financed by persons "who reap the benefit." “Would you put libraries in the same category as parks"?, asked Mr. Sumner. Mr, Hoover said he wouldn't but agreed they could be when it was pointed out they were under the same section. i :i a it A motion to receive the re- port and discuss it in com- mittee was adopted unani- mously. thus provoking the eruption between the recve and the deputation, Said Mr. Roman: “I think the people should be able to talk on this." “Would you mind sitting down?" asked the i'eeve. “Of course I mind." said Mr. Roman. Mr, Hooper said the dele- gation had been given the chance to speak earlier and hadn't, promptly precipitat- ing a chorus of hoots and jeers among the spectators. Senator Willis requested the clerk to read the minutes of the previous meeting, in which Mr. Sumner said the report would be open to disâ€" cussion when it was ready. Said Mr. Hooper; “You had your chance . , . There’s a precedure we have to fol- low, whether it‘s right. or Q-Doesthe Centennial L‘Om- Say that people had recom- mission in Ottawa apâ€" mcndcd such projects as a prmve of il'.’ Ccnlennial sewan plant. A.’l‘hey have a i‘epi‘csciilaâ€" Centennial sidewalk and m-e in Toronto who others. The park project had hand)“ it, They need a been well publicited for two copy of the plans to finalâ€" years. which should have m; it. bccn enough \varniiiz. Q-Woiild they have the _\s for a library. where feeling of township i‘cSi- would it be located“ The Ccnlcnnial project stipulates dcnis'.‘ A_Thm. would probably one building only. Mr. Sum- imw it m the Depart- ncr said, meni of Municipal fairs. Qâ€"Has the parks committee had anything to do with it? At- casional F‘rcd Mchnthan. an spokesman group. rcpcaicd his argument of other meetings that coun- (K‘- for the cil should acccdc morc to A-ch, in l963 Ihcy recom- _ mended it. Q-Has a Centennial com- mitIee ever been formed? How did it start lilie pro- ject» without forming one? A-The Centennial commit- tee was formed by the Department of 'l‘ourismi to look after celebi‘aii . it docs not make projects. Q â€" Don't should Iliiiik formed you have committee to plan one. diffcrcnI 1 A-If you ask ill people. you get It] dif cnt answers. Mr. Sumncr went on IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Markham Township Deputy-reeve Stewart Rumble gained a dubi- ous victory at this hectic council meeting. During the exchanges between council and the ratepayers, who packed the chambers to protest the township's Centen- nial project. Mr. Rumble asked one of the deputa- tion to repeat some charges he had made against the deputy at an earlier meeting. “I don‘t care to say anything to you," said the man. “You called me a crook," said Mr, Rumble. “1 did not." “You most certainly ons the you a fci'- Io wrong. Any discussion should did." have been before." “You're a liar," said After the motion to hear the man, bringing the the report, Mr. Sumner ans- argument to a quick wered questions from the finish. fl 0 0 1‘: iIIIIlIIIIlIIIllillllllllllllllllllIIllIllIIllIlIlIIIIIIIIllIIIlIli IIIIIIlllIIIIlIIllIi- 0 NOW! get it... with cash in advance through a low-cost Royal Bank termplan loan When you're planning to buy any major item â€"- a- car, furnishings, fridge, washer, dryer or any important appliance â€" check against other loan plans available; see how low-cost termplan really is. Borrow the cash in advance and be in the key position to get the best value. % ROYAL BANK 990 4 door, 1112408. the people's wishes. “You'll have a very ex- cellent opportunity to prove your point ncxt November,“ said Mr. Rumble. A remark by Mr. Sumner that the protest was a “localâ€" izcd affair" and that he hadn‘t received one objcc- tion from his ward. drew a laugh when a member of the delegation jumped up im- mediately following and said he was from the same ward and he objected. “Well, that's the first one," said .\li‘. Sumncr. “Why don't you build the Out Fire At Heated Meeting On Proposed Centennial Park Plan park in ’l‘hoi‘nhill?“ another questioner. “I'd like nothing better," said Mr. Sumner. He said, also, that so far as he could answer, the park wouldn't accommodate over- asked thought this one would be the most acceptable. ." Another spokesman, An- thony Roman, suggested the township build three swim- ming pools for the money. He said the Richmond Hill night campers. Centennial pool had only Howard Cosburn. a former cost $50,000. township councillor, said Mr. Sumner said he didn't some residents taxes were know what it had cost. up as much as $500 this year. “I don‘t think they can stand it much longer." said Mr. Cosburn. "Maybe the people don't want a Centennial project," said l\ll‘. Sumner "We SALES 61 SERVICE LTD. (The Richmond Hill pool cost between $125,000 and $130,000, with $36,000 cov- ered by Centennial grants. $44,000 by public subscrip- tion and mosI of the balance covered by the town.) Now In Our 18th Year . . . Are Once Again Offering Our Automatic transmission, reclining seats, whitewalls, windshield wash- ers, License H8930. ' RAMBLE AMBASSADOR S3260 automatic sion, 287 V8. power brakes, power steering, custom radio, whitewalls, windshield washers, light package, side mirror. backup lights, License ..A transmis- rmv/4 r -. 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