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Senator Grattan O’Leary says we couldn’t have Parliament on TV competing with the Smothers Brothers and Bonanza. . . . No. of course not. They already have a TV Laugh-In. Neighbors of Toronto's newly-opened hippie haven are threatening to have it closed because of (Continued on Page 14) Dr. Morton Shulman has answered the Parker report, that his previous multifold accusations about the coroner’s department were completely unfounded. with ‘another batch of accusations. . . . Well, as the Doc says: “Anyone can make a million!” We were glad to see Olympic Ski Champ Nancy Greene turn .down that suggestion that she should run 'for Parliament. The last thing Parliament needs is:any more help in turning its sessions into downhill events; The sweetheart of turning professional at Nancy â€"â€" Show me the George W Mayes 0n, __ The Liberals were right in not letting the Ottawa crisis go to an election . . . after all. there must be 70 or 80 of them who still haven’t had their turn at bat in the Pearson Cabinet. Ah, March â€" the month of spring time for most of us and the month of harvest time for the $5 tax-form firms. . . . And then, we have the falling Leafs down at the Gardens . 2‘, THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday, March 7, 1968 As well as the extensive engineer- ing planning that was needed a great deal of time was spent investigating the financing that is needed for a project of this magnitude. It will cost close to an estimated two million dollars with the province bearing over half of the total cost. The town Town council has approved the project and now provincial, municipal and hydro officials can begin to co- ordinate their efforts towards get- ting the project underway. New storm sewers and the hydro system will be the first to be completed. After several years and many months of planning indications are that the long‘ awaited reconstruction of Yonge Street between Markham Road and Crosby Avenue will finally commence this spring or summer. The area between Cl‘OSby and the town limits at Elgin Mills will be handled by the Department of High- ways. Another group of figures makes one wonder if York County should not appoint an auditor-general who will reveal to residents just what kind of boners some of the county departments are making. We would be interested to know. for instance, why the Toronto and York Roads Commission should have ended up with an embarrassingly large surplus for two years’ hand running. In 1967, this department. showed an item of $195,300 under the heading “appropriations and unexpended.” In the 1968 budget $74,700 is shown under this heading with a further $61,950 under “surplus”. This prediction was apparently perfectly true because the budget reveals that health costs this year will be $201,837 compared to $193,- 000 last year. So much for the ben- efits of regional government! For instance, county council was persuaded, we admit unwillingly. that if it agreed to enter the new health region. amalgamating with Ontario County and the City of Oshawa, it would benefit by a 50% grant on expenditures, compared to the previous 25% grant. This rather obvious carrot was scorned by Aur- ora’s Reeve Jim Murray who told council last December, “If you get a 25% grant increase, costs will go up 30%.” Leafing through the voluminous pages of the budget. the average tax- payer can find some interesting read- mg. True, the mill rate is down 1.76 mills, but the bulk of the decrease 1.005 mills. represents the provincial takeover of the administration of justice. This of course represents no real saving to residents of York County â€"-â€" they will just pay the $216,000-odd out of another pocket. With the dire warnings from ec- onomists all across the country about the need for economies at all levels of government, York County’s cur- rent budget can only be considered a sad disappointment to local taxpay- ers. Why should reéidents of York 7’" ’""“‘"""" ‘V’H" V 7' '7 V '7" 77" $'UL" Subscription Rate $4.50 per year; to United States $6.00; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Published by Richmond Hill Liberal Publishing Co. Ltd. W. S. COOK, Publisher “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa." Me mp Side York Bounty Council A New Main Street An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 (Eh: liberal the her way slopes is talking about specialty. . . . Ah, yes to slalom! The Yonge Street merchants will welcome the changes which will play a key part in the future redevelop- ment of the central core. During the past decade a great deal of our tax monies have gone towards the support of our expanded educational facilities. It is refreshing to have funds available at last for other de- serving projects within the commun- itv. One only need drive along Yonge Street to realize that this main thoroughfare is deteriorating rap- idly. Its condition will worsen with the spring break-up. This busy traffic artery has not been rebuilt for over thirty years. It is a major undertaking which will bring Rich- mond Hill’s main thoroughfare up to modern standards and enhance the appearance of this important area. will seek permission from the Mun- icipal Board to float a 20-year de- benture issue to finance its share of the work. It is not only young people who are becoming alienated and disenchanted with the whole democratic process, the public at large is gradually reach- ing the same state. If this ié what goes onv at the county level, what is the case at the provincial level? And the federal? When it is considered that along with the $8,500 they have given themselves for their entertainment, county councillors will also get a total of $30,000 for remuneration, it is difficult for the average York Coun- ty resident, struggling to pay the mortgage and raise a family, to have much respect for those on the second step of the political heirarchy. This picayune contribution is in even more glaring contrast to the $8,500 the councillors have alloted to “receptions and entertainment” â€"â€" with another $350 for flowers. In contrast. although the York County Branch of the mental health association made a very modest re- quest for $3,000 to aid in their work. a large part of which for the next few years will be the establishment of a residential treatment centre for emotionally disturbed children, it was given only $2,000. For instance, they have allotted themselves the sum of $15,000 for attendance at conventions. Staff members are permitted $3,500 for convention expenses. The budget also reveals some in- teresting priorities on the part of our august county councillors. Why too was this not discussed at a public meeting of council. rather than just in committee, from which press and public were excluded? County be asked to contribute funds to carry such huge surpluses over each year? This question is partic- ularly appropriate when it is noted that the largest single item in the whole budget is for debenture debt. principal and interest. That is, while one department is findingr itself un- able to make use of the funds at its disposal, the county is forced to borrow at high rates of interest to finance other needed works. I regret that some local coun- cils at this time. do not plan to co-operate with Richmond The lack of any apparent major change in the education grants is also disappointing. I intend to bring these and other matters to the attention of the Legislature in the Throne Speech debate. [ The Throne Speech given by Hill in working out with the ‘the Lieutenant-Governor on the Department of Municipal Af- opening day of the Legislature fairs, a reorganization of muni- indicates the government pro- cipal boundaries and responsi- poses new legislation in thelbilities in our area. fields of regional government It is apparent that Metropoli- ‘Ottawa area), boards of educa-'tan Toronto will not deal in- tion and municipal grants. *dividualLv \nth each municipal- But I regret that no mention ity and that units responsible is made of GO Transit expan-for a larger area will have to sion and no proposal to elimin- be developed. The prospect of ate the clause in Bill 81 which the absorption of a major por- gives Metropolitan Toronto the tion of the Townships of Mark- right to dump garbage in outham and Vaughan into Metro- ai‘ea. politan Toronto is not a happy It also doesn’t outline the‘one for many residents nor for major change needed in the On- the province. tario Water Resources Com-, The province can foresee mission to provide regional Metro Toronto in twenty years water supply and sewage treat- as a political unit with over ment facilities outside the half of the population of On- major citia where housing is tario. if new areas are absorbed desperately needed. as growth continues. But there The Throne Speech given by the Lieutenant-Governor on the opening day of the Legislature indicates the government pro- poses new legislation in the fields of regional government Ottawa areal, boards of educa- tion and municipal grants. But I regret that no mention is made of GO Transit expan- sion and no proposal to elimin- ate the clause in Bill 81 which gives Metropolitan Toronto the right to dump garbage in our area. Don Deacon Reports I do not know whether weiin wl1 need one, two or three munici-lDo w pal units in York Centre riding,‘cratic but I am satisfied that the pres~1 In 1 ent confused and un-co-ordin- a gre: ated situation must be revised in all if we are to develop in a sound about and pleasing manner. iyouth as growth continues. But there may be no alternative if we continue to stand still. And how many “little fel- lows" have the money to hire lawyers. appraisers. etc. to car- ry such an appeal to the court of revision, county judge and finally the Ontario Municipal Board? If the county assessors can make a mistake of that size in industrial assessment, how about residential? to the court of revision and had the assessment reduced to $287,000. In two further appeals, the company had the assessment cut to $180,000. This meant a reduction of $117,000 or rough- ly 40 per cent A Hespeler industry, using a plant built in 1847, was as- sessed for $297,000. Ilt appealed (Chesley Enterprise) Despite reports that the new county assessment system and provincial manual will give us 100 per cent accuracy, this is far from the case. How Accurate Are Assessors? A private wire teleprinter machine instantly links the three libraries at Brampton. Oshawa and Richmond Hill which are the resource centres for Peel, Ontario and York Counties which make up the Central Ontario region. A sec- ond Telex machine can bring information from any part of the world. Mayor Broadhurst’s inaug- ural message, sent_ to Mayor Ernest Marks’ of Oshawa and‘ Mayor William Brydon of Brampton, read in part: “Greet- ings from Richmond Hill and Amidst the electric chatter of telecommunications equipment. Mayor Thomas Broadhurst of Richmond Hill officially inaug- urated the Telex-teleprinter network of the Central Ontario Regional Library Board at the Richmond Hill Library, Feb- ruary 22. MLA York Centre Peta King, 17-year-old member of the library’s student staff demonstrates now mieésages can be sent around the world. First Regional Telex- T eleprinter System Watching the Telex machine in operation are (left to right) Coordinator of Public Library Development for the CORL, Colin Robertson; Richmond Hill, Councillor Lois Hancey; Director of Library Services, Metro Library Board, John Parkhill; Superintendent of Regional Systems, Eileen Hoy; Acting Chief Librarian for; the Richmond Hill Library, Maureen Stephenson. . ‘ > Lau chldJJl uum smmung 101‘ I am writing this 131” n°t the short time they wait to see because I am opposed to the the doctor_ idea of county boards 0f Educa‘ To have mothers and children .tlon but because of the manner Sitting in a room with Windows “1 WhiCh it is being intFOduced-lclosed and breathing in nothing DO We really balieve in dem0"but smoke is certainly not a cratic government today? healthy situation. In recent years we have heard In a very busy doctor's office a great deal about public 5193111.v in Toronto even more crowded in all levels of governments and than those in Richmond Hill. 1 about the irresponsibility of our noticed a “NO SMOKING“ sign. youth. To me your recently annNo one attempted to light a Dear Sir The enthusiasm. initiative and hard work demonstrated by these students â€"â€" would, I'm sure â€" put many adult planned programs to shame. These grade 8’ers had an idea â€" they wanted to make it work â€" and they "left no stone unturned” to ensure success. These students deserve a great round of applause and more of our credit. Please let there be no more cries: “There is nothing for our kids to do in this town". Dear Mr. Editor: (Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter sent to Premier John Robarts. If you feel it is of community interest and care to publish it. I would appreciate community publish it, Your doing The motive for the dance party idea was born from a sincere desire by the students to make a positive contribution towards the costs being incur- red through their participation in the indoor curriculum scheduled at Cedar Glen in March. These students, the oldest is 14, planned and carried out every part of the responsibil- ities associated to make this event the huge success it was. Do we give our kids enough both credit? On February 24, over The 100‘ teenagers, ages 13-17, foug bounded through a fun night â€" The beat music and psychedelic certs lighting â€" dance party organ- ever, ized by the grade 8 students of mm Pleasantville Public School in ward the school gymnasium. [ace Colin Robertsan, who was ap- pointed co-ordlnator of public library development for the While the message was being relayed around the system. Alex Campbell, chairman of the Richmond Hill Library Board, read congratulatory messages from other libraries which had come in over the Telex system from as far as New Brunswick, North York, Hamilton, London, Ontario, Parry Sound and the National Library in Ottawa. welcome to the ‘instant book CORL on January 1. explained club’. Installations such as that although other library Sys- Telex emphasize our interde- term are using telecommunica- pendence and that we are all tion networks. this is the first part of a larger community. We region in Ontario to complete should become better informed such a system. He added that about each other and with the Mississauga Township is expect- distance shrunk, more immedi- ed to join the CORL system in ate neighbors in a growing the near future. commumty' It 15 g00d to see Mr. Robertson said that the library service moving in step r f th uni ti us with the times." pulp“? 0 ,9 “Him .. ca 0 . VOTERS SHOULD HAVE CHANCE TO RULE ON COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION Richmond Hill PEOP] C. J. MINER, 237 Mill Street Richmond Hill. ea â€" they‘ If there are no efficient and prk â€" and effective steps that can be taken unturned” (and I don’t believe there are) is there any benefit in the popu- leSEI‘Ve a lace becoming involved in proâ€" lause and,vincial affairs? Is it any wonder Please let4that public apathy is such a ,, “my, Dear Mr. Editor: May I suggest that medical doctors in Richmond Hill post “NO SMOKING" signs in their waiting rooms. Surely people can refrain from smoking for the short time they wait to see the doctor. We want our youth to uphold and perpetuate the democratic system. As a teacher, I have noted that young people are very perceptive and are quick to perceive the difference be- tween real and pseudo-democra- tic involvement. Dn the demo- cratic principles which we en- deavor to instil into our youth not seem to be. under the cir- cumstances, a farce? concern? In the discussion of a matter as important and as all encomâ€" passing as education, the elec-‘ torate should have an oppor-l tunity to participate if they are‘ to actively support the change‘ and be responsible for making it‘ function successfully. Had this] matter been an election issue,§ the people could have voted for‘ or against this proposal in their choice of candidate. However, since this was not done. I wouldl appreciate your outlining thel legal democratic steps available to the populace so that they‘ may have a voice in the final‘ decision. both the foregoing conditions. The October 1967 election was fought with few major issues. The county board system was certainly not one of them. How- ever, your announcement, of its implementation shortly after- ward, as I see it, gives the popu- lace little recourse. In the past, said Mr. Robert- son, finding and sending in- formation took much time be- cause all requests were handled by mail. Businessmen must have Mr. Robertson said that the purpose of the communications network was to make the most use of library materials and en- able small libraries to have ac- cess to the resource centres. A request for information can be sent out over the Telex-tele- printer and when the requested data is found, Xeroxed copies of that information can then be returned by mail. NO SMOKING The York Committee To End The War In Vietnam wishes to use a school auditorium in which to hold public meetings where authoritative speakers and the public can express their \‘leWS on the Vietnam War. Instead of being encouraged The York Central District High School Board is concerned about our youth; and should also be concerned about whether they have any future at all. Former US. General James Gavin (Saturday Evening Post, February 24, 1968) says the al- ternative to the course now un- dertaken by the US. adminis- tration is "continued escalation until we oppose the forces of Red China in World War 111." We should all protest (by means of public meetings, writ- ing letters to our MP's asking that Canada take a stand against this war and to stop shipping arms to the 11.8. while pretending to be neutral! before it is too late. We must demand a future free of the horrors of a nuclear world war â€"â€" which any war against China would have to be. ‘ The York Committee To End The War in Vietnam is working to make more people aware of this danger to ourselves and all mankind. The barbaric slaugh- ter of the Vietnamese and of American soldiers is peanuts compared to what is in store if escalation continues. Robert Theobald told the United Church Board of Evan- gelism and Social Service last week (as reported in the To- ronto Daily Star) that the US. will blow up the world in the next five years if mankind doesn’t prevent it. Individuals could apply good manners also and realize that not everyone likes to smoke or to be steeped in second-hand smoke. A little consideration by a smoker for the non-smoker would be appreciated. Dear Mr. Editor cigarette and no one looked un- happy about the situation. The result was a nice clean atmos- phere with no unsightly ash trays either. [S A NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST OUR FATE? 'a fast and efficient service toâ€" day and the telecommunications network is the answer. It is hoped that as well as supplying information from books and periodicals, the service will be extended to include film and fiction material. The machines are rented from CN-CP Telecommunica- ‘tions and the cost is based on the hours of use and the dis- tance of the calls placed. How- ‘ever, an official of the CN-CP said that a message to Vancou- ver on the Telex machine would cost 90c per minute. Messages can travel at 66 words per minute and an average message might be only 30 words long. A three-minute, station-t0- station telephone call to Van- couver costs $2.85. The Telex machine is able to contact any of some 230,000 other communi- cations stations all over the world. Contn (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) led on Page 14 A NON-SMOKER A grade 8 class at Crosby Heights took up the challenge and has added members of other classes to its group. Superintendent Gordon McIn- tyre reported to Richmond Hill Public School Board February 21. They have been collecting A group of students at Crosby Heights Senior Public School has become involved in the "Help A Child" campaign. re- commended by Minister of Edu- cation William Davis toward the end of 1967. As the last major project of Centennial Year it has suggested that Can- adian school children help chil- dren in other lands, whose lives have been shattered by famine, wars and catastrophies, through any one of several recommend- ed agencies. Students Aid Foster Parents Plan The job of modelling has its advantages if you’re really outstanding and in demand but other- wise you need drive, push and a certain amount of callousness to get ahead in this profession. This is not the fault of the models. If they want to succeed they have no alternative. It is forced on them by the fierce competition. It takes a hard core for a girl to make the rounds of photographers every day. Also there are seasons in modelling. Top mod- (Contlnued on Page 14) It used to be that a runway model had to be tall. Rusty is five, eight and long-waisted. She had the right requirements to step right into runway modelling. And what is more she had red hair. She was in demand for wholesale modelling, convention work, fashion shows and photography. The scope was much wider then. Rusty thinks it is harder for today’s models. There are literally hundreds of girls turned out by modelling schools in Toronto. They are gorgeous. They know how to make up and can adapt them- selves with wigs for any assignment. For every job opening there are 10 and 15 girls after that job. When Rusty started in the modelling business, she was paid $5 for the first hour and $2.50 an hour after that with all fittings included. “I laugh,” she said: “when I think of all the things I was doing at $2.50 an hour but I was really making money at the time.” Now it seems a model can make as much as $20 an hour. A woman who learns to style her hair, wear the right makeup and cultivates a graceful walk has learned something of value. In feeling at peace with herself, she gives this feeling to others. “I don’t believe there was one girl or housewife who took my course that didn’t come out with some- thing to help her.” “You’re in the business and in circulation or you’re not,” she said. When Mrs. Cox made her decision to stay home with Lori, she opened a charm school at her Hender- son Avenue home four years ago. Debby Burkart, a former After Four Sweetheart, now Miss Metro Toronto was one of her pupils. Rusty believes that modelling or personal devel- opment courses are beneficial to women of all ages. It gives them poise, confidence and a feeling of well being. Although Mrs. Cox keeps in touch with the fashion world and models occasionally, she admits this is a profession where you have to keep going at full speed. “I took a lesson on Monday night and taught the same lesson on Tuesday. This was how I paid for my course.” Further opportunity came came when she learned that Simpsons 'wanted a model with red hair to do their shows. As a result Rusty became a Simpson’s model and remained with them for more than 20 years. The chance came when a friend who worked for a modelling agency told her they were looking for a red haired model for the cover of the now defunct Canadian Home Journal. Rusty got the job. She remained with the agency and took their modelling course. She was asked to teach. Mrs. Cox recalls her modelling days with a bit of nostalgia. “I always wanted to model since I was 12,” said Rusty. “It wasn’t until I was discharged from the air force in 1945 that I was given a chance to fulfil this ambition.” Twenty-two years ago, Rusty Knight was the only model with red hair in Toronto. Today, she is known to her community of Thornhill as Mrs. Gra- ham Cox, mother of 11-year-old Lori, a Brownie leader in 3rd Thornhill Pack and lieutenant in 4th Thornhill Guide company. Mrs. Cox still models occasionally under her professional name of Rusty Knight. Rambling Around Once, The Only Red Haired Model in Toronto MODELLING, THEN AND NOW Words aren‘t much But they’re all I have To tell you how I feel And I need to say What I know is real. When I'm away from you And I'm feeling low As I sometimes do -- I think of words you spoke Not so very long ago And they cause a lovely inner glow ’Way down deep That I’ll always feel And I'll always keep. Words The board granted permis- sion. with Chairman Deena Simpson stating. “It would be a great pity to curtail this spon- taneous feeling for others. How- ever. the board would appreci- ate informal progress reports on the children's activities." Trustee David Service point- ed out that the other schools in the system are also contributing to the project through various agencies. They requested permission from the board to hold a fund- raising event suggesting a door- to-door canvass. a sale of ar- ticles or a social event of some nature. money themselves and have de- cided, (after research) to contri- bute to the “Foster Parent Plan." Gail Johnston. 414 Alper Street, Richmond Hill. by Elizabeth Kelson