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; 'li-iE LIBERAL, Richmond H111, Untario, inursuay, may 1, mm ummuuummmImunu“u\\nuuummummmmw mummu\\1mmmmnummmuuuumum“mm“\\\\muu\mmurmum\mnmmmmmmmnuumm\uuummmun\\mnuxuumuumumum“mummmumnmumm . . 1mmm\mmmmuuunmmmmmmmmummmummummmmnnmumumuumunmmnmummmuuunm Imuunmmmmmum“mummmle“munummmunmmmmummnmummmmmummmmmnuumnum “mu-l fl'WNW“m“\“mul“WNWmmu“ll“H\\I“mm““mu“mmmmm‘m“Nmm‘mmu‘“\mmmmu\\“m“1\l\“l\“\\\“““\u A A 1- ~11 T' 17' 0 fl 1 1 0 “PP. ' I n, U .__,.,' r _ # ._ .. _- A o Almnn‘l‘n‘inflllAfl DAD The first public presenta- tion of the new King Town- ship Official Plan was re- ceived fairly sympathetically by an audience of close to 200 at the King City Secon- dary Schnol April 23. There was some criticism. but not very much indication of outright opposition, . -fi...°,, 0n the other hand. the Official Plan had the hearty endorsement of the King Hills Ratepayers Association. This group had 34 members out to support the proposed new five-year statement of development guidelines. Meetings have been ad- vertised th ro u gh out the township. The series winds 1m again in the southeast with a meeting May 20 at, 8 Ml!nl““W“\ml1mm“ll““\llll\\\\\l“I\nmm“INN“\\1\\l\lllfl\\1“\ll\\“mmum‘m\ll‘llulmll““Illlllmmhl‘mm‘l\\l\\\l\lll\\\l\lll“WW1llulufilmul‘lmuulllluuumumnum‘ \uuuuuu-uuuwuuuumuuumuuuuuum First Presentation Of New King Official Plan Heard Sympathetically By 200 “Ti'x’eré” Was Valso endorse- ment of the plan by a num- ber of individual ratepayerg. Neighborhood Notes The community hopes that Mrs. Carol Daines. the former news representative for “The Liberal" in this area will re- cover quickly from a heart at- tack she suffered last week. pm in School. Attending the meeting were the following members of the King Township Plan- ning Board: Deputy-reeve Kenneth Mactaggart. Board Chairman Robert Sillcox. Board Vice-Chairman Ver‘ non Plant. Harold Taylor. and Secretary-Treasurer Don. ald McCallum. Reeve Gor- don Cook and Alfred Lev Masurier are the other two members of the planning board. They were absent because of previous engage‘ ments. wvvyn tack she suffered last week. Oificers of the committee are A happy birthday is wished Past Chairman Ken Blyth, for Clarke Johnson who was 16'Chairman Shirley Smith, Secre- May 5 and for Karen Smith tary Joan Blyth. Treasurer who will celebrate May 10. Gary Telix, Finance Chairman Now that construction is un-lDave Stewart. Publicity Chair- derway on the Yonge Street man Joan Wallace, Membership widening and staightening. have Chairman Peggy Clarke. you taken a close look at the A member of the committee’ red stakes? I get the distinctlwill be appointed to the King impression that I led a veryfand Whitchurch Townships’ crooked life in my comings and~Recreation Commissions. King‘ goings from Oak Ridges. north Township has already indicated and south, during past years..a willingness to supply both‘ In fact I feel we have all zigged‘morai and financial support. a great deal when we should; The whole idea resulted from have zagged. However. by theta discussion at a coffee break amount of activity of men andiheld by Some interested moth- machinery going on now. we‘ers. who wondered what their should be on the straight and‘children would do this summer. wide path soon. After about 30 mothers were The annual Open Houselcontacted it was decided to ap- will be held at the Ontario Hos-iproaeh the York County Board pital, Aurora, on the afternoon’of Education to secure the use and evening of May 9 and the of the school during July and afternoon of May 10. The pub-‘August. Tentative permission lie is cordially invited to attend. has been indicated to use the New Recreation Committee iOak Ridges Public School ‘Iuhvlw -- - A capacity audience of par- ents attended a fashion show and gymnastics display on the evening of April 28 at King Senior Public School, King City. The fashion show was prob- ably a first in the area as it featured items of wearing ap- parel which had been made by the grade seven and eight pu- pils from material which they. had first tie-dyed. I'm glad you asked. “What‘s tie-dyed?” This l a . . . is a process mvolvmg a piece of white material. square or rec- tangular, tying it in various places and dipping it in various colors of dye. When dry the material has circular patterns in varying shades and sizes. de- pending on the tightness of the knots. Some very original were used by the students. The gymnastics were obvious- ly the result of some very stren- uous practice by the students ideas The Oak Ridges Recreational grounds. ,and considerable_endeavo_r by William Ferguson. com- munity planning consultant with the firm of Municipal Planning Consultants Limi- ted in Toronto, oullined and explzfined the Official Plan The annual Open House will be held at the Ontario Hos- pital, Aurora, on the afternoon and evening of May 9 and the afternoon of May 10. The pub- lic is cordially invited to attend. New Recreation Committee The Oak Ridges Recreational Committee was officially formed at a general meeting April 30. Aims and objectives of this new organization are to unify cxisting groups and assist any other groups which may be formed in the. future. Earthâ€"errrfiudience. Then all the officiaka made themselves officials made themselves Plannmg LonsuuanL rcl' a “WWW. r, , nmnmumunxmun“mmummmmnunmummn\\\\Immmuuummunm\1mm“nunmumn\mumummm“munmmumwummummnunumn1mm1mmmI\lm\\\\m\\mmnu\“\lmmmmmnmm |mlnmnnmummnmunuummmmuummnunmmmunm“m“mumuuumu\lmunmmmmm\umwuuuumnm M unu ' u 111.”. 1 mm nnm n A x'mtnvn T D MTMVQ \l\1lmuinInm\\ulVumuu“mu\ummummwm\llnnmnumu\\mumunmunnmmI\\1mmmI\\\\\\n\uu\m\m\1nlmm\\nIlmunmunmmuuumunmum“n\mmum“m\“1mmmumluumumuuuummummm Committee was officially formed: For indoor activities, negotla- Mrs. Frances Neale and Henry at. a general meeting April 39.|tions are under way for StJJosephs of the teaching staff. Aims and ObJOCtheS 0f ihlslPaul‘s United Church hall and1’1‘hose taking part from Oak new .organizatlon are to unify/or the gymnasium at Our LadY§Ridges were: Barbara Hawken, cXIstmg groups 811d aSSlSt any,of the Annunciation Separate‘Lorie Sayers. Gail Nolan, other groups which may be School. ‘ Brenda Nolan. Karen Peterson. formed in the future. Parents will be contactedgFlorence Orton, Jane Allwaod, There are se_vera1 groups _al-‘about supervised activities for‘Dorothy Benson, Elda Thomp- I‘cadyovm‘kmg In tho; recreation‘the children during the sum-son. Grace Dam, Elaine Skead, field in the community â€" hock-lmer. ‘ IEleanor Robinson. Kim Weston, 93'. baseball. senior citizens. etc.l As a personal opinion we be-l Coroner Criticizes “Red Tape" In Death Of 9-Year-Old Arsonist Coroner Dr. Stuart Noble last week severely criticized red tape and the “system” for fail- ing to provide institutional care for nine-year-old T e r r a n c e Quilty. a known arsonist. who died in a fire at Jackson's Point March 21. "Someone was most negli- gent." stated thé coroner at the close of the inquest into the boy‘s death. He burned to death on his ninth birthday when he was trapped in a fishing hut he set afire. His companion, Joseph Allison. 5. was badly burned before he was rescued by an older brother and is still in the Hospital for Sick Children. Toronto. court authorities for other fires he had set. just the day hefore the fatal accident. He was to have begun psychiatric treatment on the following Mon- day. Young Terrance had been reâ€" leased on probation by juvenile Investigation had revealed; that the young lad had been in-g volved in at least four previous' fires -.â€" at a television labora-‘i lory, at the boy's grandmother’s home and at two cottage firesi in March. He was caught at that} time and brought before juve-t nile court. John Nidd of the‘ York County Children's Aid; Society told the inquest. ‘There‘i was a good deal of suspicion.I It was revealed that .a of others," he said. chiatrist had recommended hep KING CITY, OAK RIDGES "The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of Interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news corres- pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Elisabeth Orton. Yonge Street. 773-4635. in King City Mary Dawson. bak ~Ridges Public Oak Ridges : Lake Wilcox News available to answer questions and listen to the opinions of the audience. Requests for changes were recorded and will be considered by the planning board. Then the board will decide if it can recommend the Official Plan to the township council and the Ontario Municipal Board. on.» yum... . The sarrilewprocédure will be followed at all the public meetings in Athe tgwnship. Accompanying P l a n n e r Ferguson were his assistant William Dolan. and a stem- grapher. Mrs. Barbara Huber. A‘“... Deputy-reeve Mactaggart opened the meeting and in- troduced Planning Board Chairman Sillcox. He intro- duced the other board memâ€" bers. all of whom hold fund raising activities and recreational, events which sometimes con- flict. The new recreation com- mittee will be a liaison for them. Officers of the committee are Past Chairman Ken Blyth, Chairman Shirley Smith, Secre- tary Joan Blyth. Treasurer Gary Telix, Finance Chairman lDave Stewart. Publicity Chair- man Joan Wallace, Membership Chairman Peggy Clarke. A member of the committee’ [will be appointed to the King and Whitnhnrnh annshins’ lieve this is a most important. first constructive step toward providing much needed recrea- tional opportunities for our young people. Senior Public School A capacity audience of par- ents attended a fashion show and gymnastics display on the evening of April 28 at King Senior Public School, King City. The fashion show was prob- ably a first in the area as it featured items of wearing ap- parel which had been made by the grade seven and eight pu- Janet Orser. Coral Payne. Col-l leen Cook, Susan Westall, Gail Stevens. On The Personal Side Well. people, it has been some time since yours truly putt pen to paper for “The Liberal". but here I am again and happy to serve you by seeing that a report of the big things in your life gets into print. PLEASE don't hesitate to call me on any item or even if you have a hint which might lead to a news item you and your neighbors. and friends would like to read. ,Mr. Sillcox told the meet- ing the Official Plan was de- veloped over 11‘; years. He said the plan had the unani- mous endorsement of the planning board. He described the planning procedure being followed. nun. The previous 1955 Official Plan for township develop- ment was intended to be used for 15 years. and 1970 was to be its last year. he said At first the board intended most of the provision for population growth to be at the existing 'villages. But it was decided to also provide for growth of the hamlets, his: said TMr. Sillcox added that King Township will most probably become part of a larger planning region with- in five years. The new plan would be used until then. be placed in a “structured set- ting". Dr. Noble suggested this would be a “stable home with secure environment". but Mr. Nidd stated. "We can't ask someone (a foster home) to take a known arsonist into their home. Our only hope was Thistletown.“ Dr. Noble told the jury he was concerfied that in such a serious case the child had to go back home before he could get adequate treatment. The jury attached no blame but recom- mended "stronger supervision by proper authorities in cases of this nature." Planning Consultant Fer- the King.City area. If you enjoy serving your community and working with people then phone our Editor (Sam Cook). This is a paid part time position. CORRESPONDENT “The Liberal" requires a correspondent for “The Liberal” PHONE 884-1105 guson said the physical as- pects of the township were most important. The town- ship had three main regions and existing land uses were studied by actually driving each and every road in the township. The social aspects of the township were looked at. The natural increase. migra- tion and distribution of popu- lation was studied. There was an attempt to estimate the future population. The planners started out to prepare a 15 to 20 year plan. But in May last year the On- tario Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered that only interim plans for five years would be allowed. The interim plans were to be only to cover the five years of expected local growth unâ€" til regional planning control is established throughout the province Mr. Ferguson said there were three major provincial government policy state- ments that governed the na- ture of the new Official Plan. These w’ere on sewers. the interim and short term na- ture of the plan. and an es- tate development. A capacity audience of par- ents attended a fashion show and gymnastics display on the evening of April 28 at King Senior Public School, King City. A letter from the Ontario Water Resources Commission required that no sewage treatment plants could be allowed in King Township. The chief reason for this was that two huge reservoirs are to be developed on the Hum- ber River in Vaughan Townâ€" ship. Any sewage treatment plants would present a pol- lution hazard for the river above these reservoirs. since there was yet such a thing as a foolproof treatment plant, The gymnastics were obvious- Ly the result of some very stren- uous practice by the students and _considerable endeavor by Mrs. Frances Neale and Henry Josephs of the teaching staff. interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our -news corres- pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Elisabeth Orton. Yonge Street. 773-4835, in King City Mary Dawson. 884-1105. PINDER BROS. LTD. STEEL LINTELS | BEAMS STEEL FABRICATING To Custom Specifications 2 Otonobee BA. 1-3344 Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service 4, .LalU he said The provincial authorities required that areas for resi- dential estate development must be designated. A mini- mum two acre lot was to be the requirement for estate :homes‘ Future growth for the next five years was to be confined mainly to estate areas. hamlets and urban village areas. The municipal debt was The municipal debt was examined and it was found there was room for it to in- crease 16 times within the Ontario Municipal Board‘s limits. There was lots of room for expenditures on capital improvements in King. To determme the size of homes needed undc-‘r the plan. a study was made. This showed that today a new estate home must have a floor space somewhere be- tween 1.700 and 1.920 square feet, depending on the loca- tion. So the minimum estate home requirements of a twoc acre lot and an 1.800 square foot floor space home were established. ' The new proposed Official Plan designates 2.200 acres for e st a t e development, enough in this catégory for 5.000 more people in five years. No lots were to front on township roads and subdivi- sion entrances must be from paved roads. Estates must be in wooded rolling land with a good view. near streams. The soil must be suitable for septic tanks and wells. I am automatically drawn to any group of No or more in conversation, a habit I picked up when I was writing this column before. So if you not- ice someone looking over your shoulder. speak up please, it makes my job easier. "fig minimum for hamlet lots was 20.000 squaré feet without piped water, and STAND YOUR GROUND Read “The Liberal" and rout the forces of darkness. You‘ll be formidable on community af- fairs. polities, sports, the arts wall your interests. Be bold. Get home delivery of “The Lib- eral". ’ estate for the to be estate urban 14.000 square feet with piped water. There were 1.700 open Acres included in the ham- lets under the proposed 0f- ficial Plan. he said. This would provide room for 5.000 to 5.500 more people. In hamlets the minimum floor space for a home would be 1.300 square feet. In urban centres or vill- ages there were another 1.700 open acres for homes. Here the minimum floor space required for homes would be 1,400 square feet. In rural areas. non-farm homes would be permitted on all existing lots of register. and also on new lots within areas where there were groups of non-farm homes. In this category the living area within the dwelling must be a minimum 1.500 square feet. New lots must be a minimum of 15 acres. The total residential de- velopment allowed under the plan in urban centres or vill- ages would provide room for more than 20,000 people. This was far more than was expected in the five years of the plan, Mr. Ferguson said. The only industries to be allowed in King Township would be those of a dry na- ture. contributing nothing in the way of fluid waste pollu- tion. The only garbage disposal or waste disposal sites to be allowed will be those owned by the Municipality of the Township of King. The distribution of in- creased population would be as follows: Schamberg 3.000: Nobleton 6.000: King City 7,000; Oak Ridges 4.000. IIUWIIIH3 FDIC lulluuvlvu association. the support of other interested parents is necessary. If you wish further infor- mation Mrs. Orton will be pleased to answer your questions just call her at 773-4635 any evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have sold their home on the King Sideroad. and are leaving at the end of the month to spend the summer on the east coast with friends and relatives, and Mr. and Mils. Macklin will be moving from Newmarket to make their home in Western Millll\lllillllllilll\lll\l\l\l\lilllllllllllllllllitill“lull“lllllllllllillllllll ‘ on t a ri ° 3 b0 “t mi d 5“ m me r - Mrs. Elisabeth Orton. "The Liberal’s” correspond- ent in the Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox area is concerned about children with learn- ing disabilities in that com- munity. Although Rich- mond Hill and Thomhill have an active and success- ful association {or these children, she feels that there may be many child- ren in the area who are not receiving maximum assist- ance. The schools are doing a great deal for these young- sters when their difficulties have been ascertained. but it is imperative that parents understand the varied and numerous problems which these children encounter. Mrs. Orton stated. and it is only through an association that parents become aware of the situation as it applies to all these children. The Ortons. who are themselves parents of a child with a learning disa- bility feel there is a defin- ite need to inform families of the many facets of the problem facing their‘ehild- ren. but before anything constructive can be done towards the formation of an association, the support of other interested parents is necessary. If you wish further infor- mation Mrs. Orton will be pleased to answer your questions just call her at Children With Learning Disabilities Board Chairman Sillcox added a further explanation to the reasons for setting minimum floor requirements for new homes. Taxes were the most notab:e reason. he said. Every new home must return at least $500 in taxes. or add to the tax load car. ried by owners of property already existing. The junior choir took part In the regular service on April 19. singing three numbers, “Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory”, As questions started. War- ren Campbell of Richmond Hill wanted to be sure it would still be possible to build on 10 acre lots in a rural area. He was assured he could build on existing lots of any size. but was told new lots in rural areas must be at least 15 acres. “Go Tell It To The Mountain". and "All Night. All Day". Rob- ert Bosscher sang a solo in Dutch "Wat de Toekoms‘c Bren- gen Moge". v The ffowers on the altar table" at our church on April 26, were placed in loving memory of Mrs. Fred Boys, by her husband and family. Fred Green of Kings Cross Estates had some criticism. "I feel you're just maintain- ing the status quo." he said. He wanted to know what good there was in a plan that didn‘t reflect the terrifiq de- velopment pressures to be expected from Metro Toron- to. He felt designation of areas for estates would drive up land prices. For the Mothers‘ Day. May 10 service. the choir will be mak- ing' their final appearance for‘ the season. The Sacrament of Baptism will be held at this time, and all members and friends are given a warm invi- tation to attend. “It's obvious you‘ve been tied down by the province. Why can’t we formulate a plan now that will influence the region in the future? How can we approve it. when it‘s only a temporary mea- sure?" he asked. The Evening Unit of the UCW will meet at the home of Mrs. William Skerratt on Ma'y 12. The Afternoon Unit is inâ€" vited to attend. Mrs. Walter Skerratt. Toronto, will be pres- ent to show slides of her recent holiday. Mr. Green felt, the cost of land was outstripping peo- ple‘s salaries and that two acre lots wouldn't be econo- mic in a few years. Mr4 Sillcox answered that the planners did try to look into the future. and did feel the proposed plan would in- Members and friends of the UCW met at the home of Mrs. Wilfred James for a friendly time and to honor two of .our' former members who are leav-J ing the community. Mrs. Lorne Cunningham and Mrs. Jack Macklin were the recipients of a lovely cup and saucer and the good wishes of the members in their new homes. CORRESPONDENT: }MRS. W. G. JENNINGS â€" PHONE 773-5892 TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS Oak Ridges Realtor Jack Blyth wanted to know why the existing area zoned for development at Oak Ridges was being cut down. He asked for extension of the Oak Ridges development area. He did not want areas along an existing water line left out. "You can't double the Oak Ridges population in the area now allowed on the maps." he said. 4H Homemaking Club Members and leaders of the' Temperanceville 4H Homemak- ing Club attended their Achievement Day on April 25. Two members received county honors for having completed six projects. namely. Brenda Wilk- inson and Beverley Abbott. Five 1girls. Carolyn Lomas. Nancy Patrick. Beverley Abbott. Bren- da Wilkinson and Catherine A lady from Kings Crow Estates. who is also a profes- sional town planner. said she found two major weaknesses in the proposed new Official Plan. She said she was ap- palled and concerned that the plan was for only five years. There would have to be a new revision almost im- mediately. which would mean going through all the costs again. She said work on the plan should have stopped when the province ordered it cut back to five years. She was critical of the great amount of detail in the land use provisions and felt floor space and types of unit had no place in an Official Plan. James Former King City Village Trustee Donald Findlay. was critical of what he called the "brainwashing" aspects in- volved. He wanted to know what was the basis in law for received Achievementlpast the five year limitation. the two acre lots. and the ban on sewage treatment plant; He wanted to know how letters from civil servants could constitute legal regulations and how it came about that conservation authorities achieved powers over muni- cipal water systems. Joe Gelleney of Kings Cross Estates said some a! the maps were not absolutely up to date. He wanted to know why growth of Kings Cross Estates was to be limi- ted when this was not the case in other such areas. “Why is there no allowance for five years‘ growth for us." he asked. Mr. Sillcox said the agri- cultural map indicated land at Kings Cross Estates could be imperfect for septic tanks. But he. said Mr. Geileney's request would be considered and wanted it submitted in writing in detail. Awards for completing two pro- jects. The club prepared an exhibit on the Meal", featuring fowl, with a picnic lunch of fried chicken. and Catherine James making the commentary. Neighborhood Notes Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James and family. had Sunday dinner with Mrs. Lance Beath. Toronto. Mrs. Fred Hare has spent the past week with her son-imlaw Mr. Gellepey said he didn't agree there were any septic tank problems at Kings Cross. because all the land was tested and found all right. Mr. Sillcox agreed this could be the case. Just such instances were the reason for the public hearing. he said. Ted Rowe of Oak Ridges said the plan didn't seem to be in the best interests of the y o u n 3. There was only enough open land allowed at the urban areas to permit in- filling. Land prices would tend to go beyond reach and there was no room for free- dom to go to other land. Most of the urban areas had twice as much water re- :‘FRED G. HARE INSURANCE AGENCIES LIMITED KING, ONT. TEL. 889-9556 "I‘m sick and tired o! arousing citizens to resist something like an airport. 3 spot zoning. 6r an unsuitable rezoning." he .said. “I like the protection we're getting with this plan. I can't keep going to bat. I need some time to work." he slaid. llliiilllillliliiillliiili“iiillliilllmll\l\\\|i\i\i\i\lifi“lmilimllimlli-I Dr. Stratheam Wilson of Kingsworth Road. RR 1. King City. said he was concerned about polluted waters being found around urban areas. Many times water was found to be unfit for swimming or for animals to drink. "Even if it‘s only for five years. at least it‘s a plan." he said. Douglas Irwin of Nobleton said the township had only recently got rid of “spaghetti strip" 10 acre lot develop- ment. Now it was proposed to allow the same kind of undesirable thing on 15 acre lots. he said. . source as was needed under the plan. he said. and daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Wier of New Hamburg. A representative o! the H. Davidson Estate said his lands should be included in the proposed urban area outlined for King City. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Johna- ton of Streetsv-ille were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Jennings. 7 - Mr. Hans Bosscher has re- turned to his home in Holland. after spending five weeks with his son, Mr. Hans Bosscher and family. Harvey White. I resident three miles north of King City. said there should be pro- vision for an adequate shop. ping plaza in King City. Tom Poole of Fog Road. was spokesman for the King Kills Ratepayers Association. “Thank you for a plan Well presented. Let‘s get on with it with Godspeed." he said. Mrs. Clayton Beynon was among the 250 members of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild who attended the annual meet- ing, show and luncheon held at the Constellation Hotel. Toron- to. on April 25. Hugh Walker of Kingcross Drive urged the planning board and township officials to hurry up and get the plan adopted so residents could have some peace. MWUZI