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Palmer To Hold‘ Meet 0n College Markham Township Council- lor Cleary Palmer, who has been conducting a one-man fight for a community college in the township, will hold a special meeting today (Thurs- day) at the council chambers to discuss the latest developments in obtaining a college. Only this time. Mr. Palmer} will be meeting with principals of area high schools. John Honsberger. chairman of York Central District High School Board; Mrs. Arthur Toogood, of the Unlonville Library Board; Markham Township Reeve Charles Hooper; possibly York County Warden Sidney Legge, and others. All told, approxi- mateb' 25 people will be on hand. 3 POLIGE BOMMISSINS APPOINTED VOL 88, NO. 19 Mr. Palmer said that, if he is aucCessful with this first stage of his negotiations, he will at- tempt to get the backing of right 101' a community couege in the township, will hold a special meeting today (Thurs- day) at the council chambers to discuss the latest developments in obtaining a college. Only this time, Mr. Palmer will be meeting with principals of area high schools. John Honsberger, chairman of York Central District High School Board: Mrs. Arthur Toogood, of the Unionville Library Board; Markham Township Reeve Charles Hooper; possibly York County Warden Sidney Legge, and others. All told, approxi- mately 25 people will be ong. hand. Mr. Palmer said that, if he is successful with this first stage, of his negotiations, he will at-: tempt to get the backing of service c l u b s. educational people -â€" both Catholic and Protestant â€" the ministry and industrialists throughout the county. ' . Two weeks ago, council was informed that a meeting of fin- ance committee had sent out" three invitation bids for the rental of two cars and recom- mended tlie bid of Talpark Motors Ltd., Markham Village,- at $75 a month each. However. at Monday afternoon’s meeting. Coun- cillor Charles Hoover said he,felt he had to take a dif- ferent position. If the cars Were only going to be used for inspection in the Union- ville development, there was no need for two cars. Previously, both Deputy- reeve Stewart Rumble and Councillor Cleary Palmer had objected to the finance com-‘ miliee meeting being called without their knowledge. Mr. Hoover is chairman of finance. Mr. Rumble said he felt the three bids submitted should be disregarded and regular tenders called. Mr. Palmer felt the mat- _ter should be tabled. ‘tender. 1 Mr. Hoover moved that the? matter be reconsidered and council agreed. Policeman Loses Car ‘Then Two Holidays A Richmond Hill Police Con- stable will likely think twiceâ€"â€" maybe even three times â€"â€" be- fore he leaves his cruiser run- ning and unattended with the keys in it. The unidentified policeman as a result lost his cruiser and later on lost two statutory holi- days. Town council approved Mon- day night a police and fire committee report which stated the constable had the two days taken away from him because of leaving his car unattended. The cruiser was stolen while he and another policeman were Mr. Palmer said that the col- lege was no longer just a com- munity matter. but would cover the whole county. Public School Board Suggests One Education Unit Richmond Hill Public School Board will recom- mend to York County VPub- lic School Consultative Com- mittee that a board of edu- cation be formed to cover the area now served by York Central and Markham Dis- trict High School Boards Chairman Walter Hutchinson told a meeting of the local public board Thursday even- ing of last week. The recommendation was contained in a brief to the contained in a brief to the committee, which was review- ed by Mr. Hutchinson at the meeting. Mr. Hutchinson also an- Mr. Hutchinson also an- nounced that a meeting of representatives from all area boards will be held at Lang- staff Secondary School Nov- ember 9 to discuss the forma- tion of a regional board. The meeting will be a follow up to one held in Pleasantville earlier this month, at which members from Markham TSA No. 1 and 2, Markham Village, Vaughan Township, Woodbridge and Richmond Hill Public and Separate School Board: met to discuss Dr. H. H. MacKay, Clerk of Session, helps Rev. J. N. Hepburn into the new gown presented to him by the Women’s Association and the Mary and Martha Guild at a congregational dinner October 25. Mr. Hepâ€" burn has served as minister of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church for the past 12 years. Mrs. Hepburn was also presented with a bouquet of flowers. The dinner, served by the M&M Guild was part of the observance of the 148th anniversary of the congregation. Young dancers, Wendy Hirano and Caroline Lismore of the Dennis Moore School of Dancing enter- tained and H. H. Dymond gave a humorous address. It was in 1817 that Rev. William Jenkins first visited Richmond Hill and held the first church serviée here, using the stump of a pine tree for his pulpit. After the sermon a communion service was held; members of all denominations gathering around the Lord’s Table. HoldfiMarkham Township Stalled Over u__JBusiness 0f Rented Automobiles Gift Of Appreciation Markham Township Council thing concrete, I’m not prepared is having a hard time getting I to support it." couple of cars on the move, but Reeve Charles Hooper said it has nothing to do with the it wasn't fair to those who bid change in weather. and voted to take the Talpark called. Mr. Palmer felt the mat- The cruiser was stolen while tel‘ Should be tabled- he and another policeman were Said Councillor Allan Sum~ attending a fire October 14 at ner: "Unless the chairman of Street Construction at 178 Cen- Lhe finance committee is pre- tre Street East. It was recov- pared to come up with some-‘ered 1n Richvale an hour later. different areas in which they could co-operate to their mut- ual benefit. Mr. Hutchinson said that. if the first recommendation were not feasible, the board would favor a board of eduâ€" cation to serve the present York Central area. “In the event that the con- sultative committee does not find a board of education feasible, certainly a public Publi C I 2 4. Wri Ri Chilonc' Lib: ",h‘t Lit ~ 9 L0. Hill .7 Reeve Charles Hooper said im wasn't fair to those who bid and voted to take mhe Talpark tender. A Richmond Hill Police Con- stable will likely think twiceâ€"- maybe even three times â€" be- fore he leaves his cruiser run- ning and unattended with the keys in it. The unidentified policeman Town council approved Mon~ day night a police and fire committee report which stated the constable had the two days taken away from him because of leaving his car unattended. (Photo by Stuart‘s Studio) reetion teacher, were employ- ed as regular classroom teachers. The board was also de- veloping its first senior PUb- lie school â€" Crosby Heights â€" and felt that this type of school would provide a bet- ter educational environment for elementary pupils than the more traditional organi- zation. It would also facilitate the integration of elementary and secondary school pro- grams and provide auxiliary classes for the “atypical” stu- grams an classes fox dent. At present, the board op- erates two of these classes, but make no other provision for the needs of these pupils. “We have considered the “We have considered the need for special facilities for the emotionally handicap- ped," the brief said, “how. ever, no action has been taken because of the lack of adequate facilities to deter- mine the magnitude of the problem. The board believes that adequate psychiatric and PSYchological assistance must be obtained before classes of RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. N0VEMBER’4T1R5 ME mrmm I. Harris told council that he was concerned with the num- ber of traffic accidents between Richmond Hill and Davis Drive in Newmarket. He said that during the past five years there had been 635 accidents and 12 deaths. “We need a four-lane high- way", said Mr. Harris. At present, the highway var- ies between two, three and four lanes. Mr. Harris said he thought a four-lane highway all the way would diminish acci- dents and proposed a meeting with the minister among rep- resentatives from Newmarket, Aurora, King and Markham Townships. Deputy-reeve Stewart Rumble was appointed to represent council whenever the meeting should take place. L'UuuL’Al V\ “cu: V c). should take place. it it )i: a: un: uiccuusi Council will also send two members to the Canadian Plan- ning Association Conference, November 17, 18 and 19 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, plus one unofficial member. Reeve Charles Hooper and Councillor Charles Hoover will attend as members of Markham: Township Planning Board, while Councillor Cleary Palmer will go on his own. _ “This is a most important; subject”, said Mr. Palmer. “If ‘I’m not appointed a delegate, I’ll pay my own way”.- He said he would like to goI R. A. G. Simmons of 23 Hunt Avenue had criticized the pres-4 ence of garbage stacked daily in the laneway back of stores fronting on Levendale Road. He was also unhappy about another business littering its area with car bodies and other junk. Building Inspector Jack Hol- lowell reported he had visited the places in question and the garbage has been cleaned up behind the stores. “The garage has cleaned its place up tremendously although you have to expect some un- tidiness such as car bodies in the back yard because its part 0‘. his business. But it’s a big impovement.” â€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_â€"_â€"_I Second Diabetic Clinic Wednesday, Nov. 10‘ The second annual diabetic, clinic sponsored by the York foods will be displayed. Central Hospital as a part of An integral part of the pro- its continuing public education gram will be the continuous program will be held in the hos- showing of a film entitled “Dia- pital cafeteria on November 10 betes, What You Don’t Know at 8.00 pm. Can Hurt You”. Members of the This year’s clinic offers an ex- hospital’s medical, nursing and panded visual program stress- dietary staffs will be on hand ing early detection and detec- to answer questions. tion kits will be available for All members of the public are home use. Diet instruction will urged to attend this important be offered on different feeding health clinic. Remember - the methods. and discussion on York Central Hospital, Nov- meal planning. New menu ember 10, 8.00 pm. plans. new desserts and new Markham Township Council will send a representative to meet the Minister of Highways following a request by an Au- rora resident at Monday’s meet- lng. "This is a most important subject”, said Mr. Palmer. “If I’m not appointed a delegate, I’ll pay my own way".~ Said Mr. Hoover: "I don't think I need $25 a day. I can’t vote for it". He said he would like to go as an official delegate, but coun- cil decided that its two mem- bers of council on the board could report back. Maximum allowancdvvis $25 a day" - Markham Township Will Seek Meeting On Roads Said Mr. Rumble: “The‘ mo- . tion doesn't say he has to spend Rlchmond Hill Public School’s it all”. attempt at progressive educa- Mr. Hoover agreed to the tion is not getting much help motion, from a couple of construction firms in the area. muumuummuluunuuumum\mumunumm\ummmum\\um Big Jump Advance Vote lunuumlmmnmmuuuuuumuuuxmun1unuumumunm{mum A heavy vote at the ad- vance poll in York North is reported by Returning Officer Warren Bailie. The two days (Saturday and Monday) saw 1,355 voters in the riding mark their ballots. In 1963 only 728 voters availed themselves of the privilege. The board said that it had conéidered the desirability of employing specialist consult- ants in fields such as mathe- matics, science and French, and knew the importance of proper co-ordination between the elementary and second. ary schools when considering the role of consultants. It ap- preciated the work of York Central District High School Board staff for its assistance in this area, and welcomed its announcement that it in- tended to build a vocational school to meet the needs of special cases within three years. this type can serve any real listic purpose." In Richmond Hill there were 231, in Vaughan Township 148, in Markham Township and Markham Village 70, in Whitchurch Township and the Village of Stouffville 82 and King Township 149. Any eligible voter who expected to be absent from his or her normal voting place on election day, No- vember 8. had the privilege of voting at the advance polls. greater assistance in the securing of teachers on a par with Metro. Sponsoring of teacher development by means of inservice courses, special courses and teacher consultants could be more effectively handled by a consultants effectively larger board The returning ofiicer sug. gests that the deer season opening on election day may be one reason for the big jump in advance poll voters. “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in ali things Charity’ The probability of Oral The eral id that ‘ould be au YuBehind Schedule" Received a letter from W. A. Sutherland, manager of Mas- sey-Ferguson Farms, commend- ing the township police for their work during ~the International Plowing Métch. which was held at the farm. . Council also: Approved 3 rec- ommendation to establish a lib- rary board in the township and requested the clerk to prepare a petition. ' Passed a by-law to vary the election ballots, placing the reeve and deputy-reeve on separate ballots. A Richmond Hill resident’s complaints to council about un- kempt yard areas near his home has apparently brought results. Garbage Clearedi Levendale Stores Last week, reporting on three of the schools, which are hav- ing work done on them. Trustee David Stephenson told members of the board that progress was practically at a standstill at Walter Scott, while Beverley‘lts Acres was better, but still be- hind schedule, and rain was A coming in the roof at MacKil- for 10F" torn Poor P’rogress On School Additions Mr. Stephenson said that work on the Walter Scott addi- tion was to have been com- pleted by November 13, but was a “long way behind schedule." It was unfair to ask staff and students to put up with the in- convenience that was being caused. He suggested that the board write the company, A. Petersons Ltd.. and in- form them of its dissatis- faction, and also that it would not consider them for future contracts it it “didn’t get going”. The board agreed to send a letter and referred the prob- lems at the other two schools over to the building committee for consideration. Two other projects which are also moving at a slow rate of progress, received some prom- ise of action. “A board of education with responsibilities for both levels. can produce a more coherent program from kin- dergarten through grade 13,” the brief said. “The physical and emotional changes, the spurt in physical growth, and the expansion of social in- terests concurrent with the onset of puberty are major considerations when dealing French at the elementary level and rapid developments in science pointed to the need for similar integration of the basic subjects at both levels. Board. In recommending a board to serve the York Central and Markham areas, the board said it felt York County was too large an area to operate as one educational unit. Essential services, such as guidance and psychological, should also be possible to provide in an integrated manner. The Richmond Hill board already shared the costs of an attendance coun- sellor with York Central ith pupils in grade 7, 8 and Mr. Stephenson said he 8 However, other than those }b_ taking part in the ceremony. ’15 there were seldom more than ee three or four people from Maple who attended. re! 'There was no comment from oflthe 15 or 20 people present at m_:the council meeting when the recommendation was adopted i to dispense with the service on â€" Monday night. After having tried in vain for more than five years to in- terest Vaughan Township resi- dents in a November 11 Mem- ‘orial Day service, Vaughan ‘Township Council on Monday night quietly accepted a recom- mendation of its general pur- pose committee and decided to ‘labandon the project. Vaughan To Abandon Its Memorial Services In previous years a program had been arranged for the even- ing of November 11 with mem- bers of local Royal Canadian Legion Branches laying wreaths at the memorial plaque in the lobby of the municipal offices, and township policemen form- ing a guard of honor. A closed-circuit televi- sion program will be pro- duced in Richmond Hill for the first time but it's not likely to star Elizabeth Taylor or Richard Burton. In fact you won't even be able to see it if you have pay-television or even the cable kind or even in your nearest theatre. It’s about a sewer with a possible blockage. Producers will be Hisey and Barrington who are currently constructing the Crosby Avenue forcemain. had talked with Town Councillor Walter Scudds regarding the walkway on Crosby Avenue for pupils going from grade seven class at Walter Scott to Crosby Heights and had Town councillors were somewhat intrigued Mon- day night on hearing of the production. Some won- dered if it would be in color, others who would be starring in it. Councillor Eric Hand- bury essayed a guess that the "sewer program might draw a parallel between that and the junk you see Sewer To Star On Television Spontaneous combustion was believed to have been the cause of a fire at t farm of Reuben Denis, Toronto land developer, Saturday morning. Destroyed in the $35,000 to $40,000 blaze were two holding barns, containin of hay. A third barn was saved. Answering the call were firemen from Aurora and King Townships. Shortly before the fire pedigree cattle had been released from the ban feeding. American television $ 35, 000 Fire At Oak RIUges Farm HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1% The board also: referred a let- ter from F. Powell, quoting $8 an hour for snow removalâ€"up $1 an hour from last yearâ€"to ‘the building committee for con- sideration. Another walkway was being proposed from the Hillsview area to Walter Scott, but an agreement was needed to be worked out between the board mumuml\umm\u\\mmmunumumllummumllunuuulmmu Trustee Phyllis Hawkes is one member of Richmond Hill Public School Board who really means it when she says she’s going to sleep on her problems. promised that work would be starting on it right away. Mr. Stephenson said that bus service to the school was cost- ing the board $50 a week. Mayor Thomas Broad- hurst wondered what the reason was for the “exotic prodt.ction”. “You’ll never know where I found it, Mrs. Hawkes said. “Under my pillow”. mum“11mluuutmunmlquumuuummmuumu\uummmmu and the Sunnybrook Riding Club whose land the walkway would cross. shows‘ Deputy-reeve Floyd Per- kins explained the con- struction firm had request- ed the television project beâ€" cause “it feels there is some kind of stoppage or blockage in the tile". Agreed to allow the parks board to install rinks in the same locations as last year, (Continued on Page 3) “If they try to check it the orthodox way”, he said, “it could require a lot of digging up of the sewer main and could be Very costly”. Cost of the television production will be between $300 and $700 but the amount has already been allowed for In the total cost of the project. Scene 6f the camera in- spection will be between “manhole 15 on Browndale Crescent and manhole 23 on South Taylor Mills Drive”. the fire pedigree cattle had been released from the barns for outdoor Arriving : few minutes late for a meeting of the board last week. Mrs. Hawkes said she had been delayed looking for her minutes of the previous meetings. As of November 1. Richmond Hill police affairs will be hand- led by a three-man board, ap- pointed by the Ontario Board of Police Commissioners. made up of Judge Garth H. F. Moore, Magistrate J. W. Butler and Mayor Thomas Broadhurst. Judge Moore is also on the Lboards of both Vaughan and Markham Townships. as is Mag- iStrate 0. S. Hollinrake, QC. Reeve A. H. Rutherford will be the third member of the Vaughan board. and Reeve Charles Hooper the third mem- ber for Markham. l l :mer crown attorney for the ‘County of York. t Judge Moore was called to ‘the Bar in 1950 and was ap- pointed to the bench of the County of York in 1960. He ‘is an elder and chairman of the Christian education committee of Lawrence Park Community Church. a director of the On- tario Association for the ment- ally Retarded and viceâ€"presi- Magistrate Butler, a native of England has been a resident of SameJudgeToServeOn All Three Loca Boards Magistrate Hollinrake of To- ronto is a graduate of Univers- ity of Toronto Schools. Royal Military College and Osgoode Hall. He served in both World Wars, leaving the army with the rank of Colonel. He was in private legal practice in To- ronto from 1922 until his ap- pointment as a full magistrate in June, 1947. He now serves in both Newmarket and Rich- mond Hill Courts. Richmond Hill for 40 years. He lives at 105 Wright Street and‘ is an elder of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. He serv- ed as clerk of the magistrate‘s court for the County of York from 1948 until his appoint- ment as a deputy-magistrate for Scarboro in 1956. He was appointed a full magistrate within the last two years. Transport Meet Nov. 18, 2 PM. A native of Tomato, Judge Moore is 44 years of age and the father of seven children. He is the son of C. Frank Moore, QC, recently retired as solic- itor for the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and for- Members Of the police committees of three local municipalities found themselves without a job this week when the formation of a board of police com- missions for Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham Townships was announced at Monday’s meetings of the three councils concerned. \vvllblnluvu uu ouav v, A town council request for} a change in time has apparentlyIuuuuuuuuuuununmuummmmnuumunnuuumumummll been ignored by members of a: Metropolitan Toronto and Re-i ‘Gavel’ M iSSing gion Transportation Study group. Mayor Can’t Rap The group informed council that a public hearing on area transportation will be heard on November 18 at 2 pm. Council had written asking a change from 2 pm because “everyone will be working at that time". Metro made no comment on the request. “They obviously don't want too many there”, observed Reeve Donald Plaxton. “They’ll be talking to an empty hall", said Mayor Thomas Broadhurst. Richmond Hill has submitted a brief calling for rapid transit as soon as possible in the area. Reeve Plaxton had the best idea: “Maybe we should conduct a filibuster until later in the evening so we could get a bet- ter time. Just hold them here". He smiled indicating he only being facetious. NORTH YONG-E OFF] 8242 YONGE ST 889-1156 MORE HOMES & [AND LISTED AND SOLD was NORTH YONGE OFFICE 4Photo by StuaI dent and director of the Metro Toronto Association for R0- tarded Children. He curls with the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Culling Club, skis with the Georgian Peaks Ski Club and is also a member of the YMCA. The three newly appointed boards of police commissioners will be responsible for the gen- eral operation of the police de- partments in the three munic- ipalities, setting policy, rules and regulations, as well as sup- ervising personnel and salary scales. The police chiefs Will luv. the same status as formerly and (Continued on Page 3) I\mummuunmumumm\muunnmmununmummmuumu The gavel, along with the striking plate â€" which was left behind â€" was present- ed to council several year! ago when Mayor Ken Tom- lin was in office. It was made and donated to the town by William Wagner of Richmond Hill. “I thought at first that someone else was using it.” he said. “but apparently its been lifted". Mayor Thomas Broad- hurst would just love to ran his gave! in lusty fa- shion whenever council‘getu off the track. But alas. alack. He can’t. No gavel. It’s been missing from the council chambers for about three weeks apparâ€" ently the victim of some thief. at the Oak Ridges MAGISTRATE BUTLER Commission Member PER COPY 10c Stuart's Studim an