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Coroner Dr. Bernard Granton says a decision on whether or not to hold an inquest may not be made for éwo weeks. Investigation of a fatal acci- dent June 8 at a Richmond Hill industrial plant is continuing, says Deputy-Chief of Police Jos- eph Rainey. William Oakley. 39. of 30' Bedford Park Avenue. Rich- mond Hill. died on the after-‘ noon of June 8 several hours after he was crushed by a piece of machinery at Seneca Wire of Canada Limited, 254 Centre Street East. He was commenting on a res- olution presented to council and later carried on a 5-2 vote. which asked that Bill 102 (to establish The Regional Munici- pality of York), introduced in Industrial Death At Seneca Wire Report Threats, “These are scare tactics. an' attempt to frighten our people, into opposing the introduction of regional government in 1971“. charged Reeve Donald Plaxton at Monday night's meet- ing of Richmond Hill Town Council. I VOL. 93, NO. 51 Police began their investiga- tion of the accident at 11:15 am. ments made in court Dy Lawyer Lnaneums, Richmond Hill Police Chief Robert Robbins said he believes the statements are true. Chief Robbins says he cannot make any extensive statement on the situation at this time because this might jeopardize subse- quent investigations and court action. Ulcudlh nun.) Llubn JDUDLPLVULAIAé “nun-1v“, 59 Newkirk Road, September 12; EV of Canada Limited, 359 Enford Road, Novem- ber 19. Two other charges against Engler were withdrawn by the Crown. “In the Richmond Hill and Newmarket “And when the two days were up, they didn’t have the money. Like any business- man, the pusher added interest. But it wasn't 10 percent, it was more like 1007? or 200%. “He was given two weeks to pay, and he “They were so scar what to do. apart fror had to get the money. threatened with \‘iole very life. “A youth confronte< s-\unnumuuummnummmnmmmmummiquummunnmnumiumuImmuumuumuumummqumunnmummmmuumimmmumuuuuunm1mnmmmm“mmnnm llll\\l\\l\lllllliilllillmllllllllliilliili‘lllllll\i\1illl\lI“!\lllilliliiil‘liillli‘ ummm\mmmnmunuimmV“mum“mnnmmmmmum“n1mm\umm“ummmilimnmuuminimum“mmmnumnmmmnInunmmmmmm munmmmulnmnnmuuw r Mr. Oakley was the plantl superintendent and was with the firm about six years in Richmond Hill. He was first taken to York Central Hospital, and then to Toronto G e n e 1‘ a1 Hospital, where he died. Funeral service and inter-' ment took place Thursday of last week. Reeve Charges Scare Tactics, Used 0n Regional Government! He is survived by his wife Helen; two children, Karen and David: his mother Mrs. Jean Oakley of Toronto: a sister Betty and a brother Donald. Interment was at Highland Memory Gardens. By HAROLD BLAINE Threats and violence are being used to force young people to sell illegal drugs in the Richmond Hill and Newmarket area. Lawyer Ronald Charlebois of 133 Richmond Street West, Toronto, alleged in Richmond Hill Criminal Division Court June 8. He told Judge Sydney Roebuck that beat- ings, death threats and house burning- threats had been made against area teenâ€" agers and their families. ""ihéofiiéd’iivéé a gang of young people and an older “enforcer”. Young people were being terrorized, Mr. Charlebois said. Asked by “The Liberal” about the state- ments made in court by Lawyer Charlebois. Richmond Hill Police Chief Robert Robbins said he believes the statements are true. When Don Head Secondary School in Richmond Hill had its first Open House‘June 4, students proudly demonstrated the skills they have been learning since the school, which serves the entire County of York, was established in September, Pictured far left Patrick McGurran and Peter Fraser put the finishing touches on a footstool in the upholstery workshop. Students are proud of their work and often buy the furniture they make, paying only for the cost of materials. Second from left. Carson Thorn body repair shop. In this class the boy cars belonging to teachers and parent materials. Top centre. Joe Thebeau operates a driver simulator in a classroom where students learn the rules of the road and the Students And Visitors look To The Future At New Don Head Secondary School '5 First Open House The reeve referred to a leaf- let distributed last week by Donald Deacon. Liberal MLA ‘for York Centre. which indicat~ ed that under regional govern- ment taxes could' rise 25%. 50%. 75% or 100%. “This is a political move to embarrass the government. With the majority the Robarts Government has in the Legislature, there is little ‘hope of success in this move. except to enhance the “political laurels of the person introduc- ing it. I am not‘sitting on this council to enhance anybody’s political stature. These state- ments can not be proven. I challenge anybody to verify: them," 3 the Legislature June 8 and giv- en first reading the same day. “be referred forthwith to the Legal and Municipal Bills Com- mittee to enable municipal councils to comment adequately on the effect of an undeter- mined southern boundary for the region of York." Mr. Plaxton also suggested that the reason that cost studies- have not been done in York is probably because in other regions where gov- ernment has been restruct- ured they have proved to be of little value. “An in- crease in taxes will depend on how much services are increased. I believe it would be impossible for the Minister to forecast the cost to us of regional gov- eminent. “I am not going to vote to have regional government shelv- ed,“ continued the reeve. "Re- ferring it to a committee is an obvious attempt to shelve it. I am opposed to the loss of the area south of Highway 7 but I am not opposed to regional gov- ernment. I think the status quo is hopeless and the minister l has undertaken to give us re-. ‘construction. I don't want to ‘sce it dropped or delayed." 1 ed people may state tl‘lelr ob- jections and suggestions for re- vision to the committee. Mn} McKeough promised us dialog-l ue and this is the only way we .can get it.“ "I can support the resolution lbecause councils and other int- erested people should have the opportunity to express their views. This is the only truly dem0cratic process“, Councillor Lois Hancey stated. "At no time have we been able to de- termine the costs of regional government. At one time we were told that county boards of education would cost no more, but I know that costs of admin- istration have soared. We are going to have increased staff at the regional level for engineer- ing, planning and administrat- ion and this is the only region where a financial study hasn‘t been done." Councillor David Schiller (Continued on Page 3) Public L 24 'Jri ‘3‘. Rick: Likrfiry ":11 QT- '3 n“ Hill- is shown at work in the auto 5 gain experience by working on 5 who pay for the cost of the “We have been well aware of this for some time now. But I can’t say anything more at this time,” Chief Robbins said, The lawyer was making a submission on behalf of a Newmarket teenager who plead- ed guilty to three charges of break, enter and theft. The offences took place in Rich- mond Hill last year. Lawyer Chél‘lebois said the break-ins were committed to obtain money to pay off the drug pushers. ,_, _. . 9‘ Paul Engler, 17. of 579 Gorham Road, Newmarket, admitted break. enter and theft at the following locations: VCA Manufactur- ing Limited, 95 Newkirk Road, August 2; Ziebart Auto Truck Rustproofing Limited, 59 Newkirk Road, September 12; EV of Mayor William Lazenby re- ported that in studying the leg- islation as it stands, he found several disturbing features He predicted that regional govem- ‘ment would bring an increase in hydro and water rates to the residents of the Hill who now enjoy “the lowest rates in the iconnty. While a bill is on the ‘floor of the House. only mem- bers of the Legislature 'may speak to it. but if it is sent to committee, members of munici- pal councils and other interest- ed people may state their ob- jections and suggestions for re- vision to the committee. Mr. McKeough promised us dialog- ue and this is the only way we lean get it." The reeve was supported ini his opposition by Deputy-reeve Ivan Mansbridge. “If this res- olution were to be dealt with after the initiation of regional government I could support it. But my feelings are that it is being set up as a delaying act- ion to prevent regional govern- ment from going through and regional government, I believe. is ultimately going to be of great value to Richmond Hill and the whole county." special theory Mme 2mm. “In Essentials 'L'nity: in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity" No water in your taps. Wed- nesday night of last Week? The whole west side of Richmond Hill, as usual. suffered from the long. hot, dry spell as lawn watering grabbed all the avail- able supply. So that residents may not plead ignorance of the regula- tions copies of the bylaw have been delivered to every house- hold. The last areas to be cov- ered received their notification last Thursday and Works Com- missioner Otto Whalen has stated that the restrictions will be enforced rigidly. He pointed out ~th§at untilâ€"a reserve is built up. which can occur quickly if everyone ub- serves the lawn watering re- strictions. and if the weather- man coâ€"operates by providing showers, the problem may re- cur. Although town council has passed a bylaw restricting lawn watering in all areas of town to two night a week on a staggered schedule. many residents con- tinue to water on other nights as well. The new bylaw carries a penalty of up to $300 for in- fractions. Wednesday night. in all the area west of Yonge Street, mothers were unable to bathe their youngsters, dishes re- mained unwashed and laundro- mat patrons were unable to do their laundry. as the taps dried up shortly after seven o’clock It may be of some small com- fort to Hill residents to know that they are not alone 1n their waterless predicament. More than 10.000 apartment dwellers in the Sheppard - Don Mills - Finch area went without for five hours Tuesday night and Wed- nesday night in North York, sound trucks were patrolling the Sfid'rié'niéined dry until well after 10 pm. Even then only a thin trickle was available. All T aps Ran Dry In Hill Will Enforce New Bylaw of motor vehicle operations before getting behind the wheel of one of three cars donated to the school by local merchants for use 1n the drlver training program at Don Head. Lower centre Bob Bonnell is shown potting a tomato plant which will supply fresh tomatoes for the food services department in the fall. Plants grown in the school’s greenhouse are being used in landscaping the grounds, and cut flowers grown by the horticultural students are made into decorative arrangements and sold in the Don Head retail merchan- dising store located in the school. Bob’s performance in class earned him a summer job at the school â€" helping to keep the grounds in shape through the vacation season. . . Second from right, Sharon Lindsay dresses a mannequin 1n the display window of the retail store. The school's 450 students and teaching staff of 36 provide a ready market for items turned out by the food RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO. THURSDAY. JUNE 18. 1970 area there are certain individuals who are involved in the trafficking of drugs. These individuals physically force younger people of this community to assist them in the dis- persal of these drugs,” said Mr. Charlebois. “One of these young lads would be given a certain quantity of drugs . . . say $20 worth . . . and he would be given two days to dispose of these items and to pay back the money. “Now because many of these lads were hesitant and were fearful of getting involved in this, many of them didn’t peddle the drugs. Some used them for their own pur- poses. The Ontario Humane Society June 11 raided a southern Vaughan Township farm and either destroyed or rgmoved dozens of dogs. " borough streets. urging resi- dents to turn off their lawn sprinklers. a very rare sound we are told. Water discoloration on the east side of town has also been a problem recently. We are in- formed the cause of this is pres- sure from securing an additional supply of water from Vaughan Township to insure that the south east portion of town will have enough to relieve the de- mand on the town‘s supply. I? was the third- raid. in sevf era years involving the occul: pant of the property, Mrs. Rose Misener. according to the Hu- mane Society. The last time was late last summer. Local Canine Control Officel James Ryan was notified and was also present during the raid. The Humane Society said 27 dogs were ordered destroyed and 40 dogs were removed to the Humane Society's shelter at Aurora. The 27 destroyed were suffering from emanciation and external parasites, said society official Wally Koegler, who re- ceived the veterinarian’s report on the dogs. After a man on the property threatened society workers and a reporter. four Vaughan Town- ship Police officers were sent to the farm. Four adult dogs and 10 pup- pies were left on the farm. The farm is on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Sherwood Road. Destroy 27 Dogs In Vaughan Raid uuuuby 11UDp1Lai ul .LVCVVlllaanb Luann; a Julian; Uuu mission asking for county council support for plans to improve hospital services to local residents. Speaking for York Central Hospital‘s Board of Directors, John Griffin of Richmond Hill said the provincial average for hospital accommodation is 6.4. beds per 1,000 population. In York County it is 2.5 beds per 1,000 population. York Central Hospital. which to meet requlrements for a fur- now has 126 beds. has been au- ther expansion which thorized by the Ontario Hospital bring the hospital to the 600 Services Commissioner to pro- bed proposed maximum size. ceed with the preparation of This. Mr. Griffin explained. sketch plans which would bring had to be done to avoid expen- the total to about 300 beds. but, sive and extensive alterations in said Mr. Griffin. “When these the future. plans are submitted. we are re-| The building has been re- quired to show that we are able designed four or five times to to finance ownsh’are of th‘e'eapi- meet these requirements. and tal expenditures." $251,000 of the increase in the would! Richmond Hill Reeve Donald Plaxton pointed out that much additional expense had been in- changed its requirements five or six times. "This kind of ex- pense should not be a local l cost." Woodbridge Reeve John Mc- Lean pointed out that boundary changes proposed by Municipal Affairs Minister Darcy Mc- Keough could result in consid- erable loss of assessment in the southern part of the county served by York Central Hos- lpitai. LOSE TAX REVENUE “We are trying only to pro- vide reasonable hospital s'er- Ivices, and at the same time we ,, _ _.. _.....J curred because the OHSC had; study the picture. We may have to go to the province for more aid. to ask. ‘How do we raise the money?‘ " ’ (Continued on Page 15) ' I“\lllll“ll\l\\\\\l\\l\\“l\i\\\\\\\\ll\l\l\l\\l\illllllllllllNilllllllllll\l\lll' I Krol, Principal Langstaf f Secondary York County Board of Education last week an- nounced the appointment of Robert Krol as principal of Langsth Secondary School effective September 1. ’ Hegwill be replacing Prin- cipal‘Ha'ti-y Gerber who is lnavinz Lanzstaff to take He explained that in 1966 the cost of the building program Was estimated at $8,700,000. and at that time the County of York agreed to provide one-third of this amount, or $2,900,000. In 1968. just prior to the pro- vincial government's cancellmg all hospital construction, cost estimates for York Central had reached $9.158.000 with the county’s one -third reaching $3,052,700. At that time the hos- pital agreed to provide the ad- ditional $152,700 that would be needed for construction and furnishing of the addition. Heip Needed For Chronically ||| Since 1968. however, costs have risen steeply due to 20 percent increase in construction wages. increases in materials, furnishings and equipment. MANY CHANGES In addition. the Ontario Hos- pital Services Commission has specified that the plans include sufficient space in some areas Since a program for expansion of York Central Hospital on Vaughan Road in Richmond Hill was first put forward in 1966, estimated cost of the project has risen from $8,300,000 to $1.3,010‘,:700. re, At a meeting of York County Council in New- market on June 3, York Central Hospital and York County Hospital in Newmarket made a joint sub- mission asking for county council support for plans to improve hospital services to‘ local residents. Speaking for York Central Hospital‘s Board of Directors, John Griffin of Richmond Hill said the provincial average for hospital accommodation is 6.4 beds per 1,000 population. In York County it is 2.5 beds per 1,000 population. now owed $50. The amount grew over a period of time. If he didn‘t pay. then he was simply beaten. “This boy‘s mother verifies that these people came to the door making threats and that there is such a group of young people in the community," said Mr. Charlebois. He went on to allege that other drug charges are pending in the area, and that on another day his story of threats and violence will be verified. Mr. Charlebois said the young men forced into drug trafficking were only 16 or 17 years of age and were young to have to face such a situation. “They were so scared they didn’t know what to do. apart from the fact that they had to get the money. They were not only threatened with violence, but with their very life. - youth confronted by someone older, See editorial on Page 2. nuuumum“mummmmnmnnnmmm\m'ulmnumuuIliImnmn\mmuuIn\\\Iu1lmmn\u\\mmum“nunmmmmum\umi\n“\muummulm\mm“l\mumummmummum“mun“muuuuuu“mumnumuuuua i The OHSC and long-term loans by the hospital would ac- count for two-thirds of the total, or $8,673,800 leaving an addi- Itional $4,336,900 to come from 1other sources. l The building has been re- designed four or five times to meefi rthese requirements. and $251,000 of the increase in the present plan will be to provide space for the York County Health Unit. which would pay rental of $1 per year to the hospital. This. Mr. Griffin explained. had to be done to avoid expen- sive and extensive alterations in the future. York County is already com- mitted to provide $2.900,000 through past agreements. said Mr. Griffin. The board is now asking for an additional $1,200,- 000 for a total county support program of $4,100,000, leaving the hospital board responsible for raising the remaining $236,000. “With your support." the speaker continued, “we can start construction in 1970 or early 1971, which will overcome fur- ther increases. construction in 1970 or early Remarking that there is no 1971, which will overcome fur- mestion of the need for hospi- ther increases. als. Finance Committee Chair- Delays are costly. he pointe( nan Sam Nasello, Reeve of Sut- out, and funher delay could re- ton. moved the hospital com- services, industrial sewing, art crafts and other departments at Don Head. At far right, Holly Pike models an Indian silk pant dress with tassled sash while Martin Tripp looks on with admiration. Martin made his own suit of armour, including Roman helmet, kilt and javelin as part of a social science project. _ - - ... . .. c curricul The fashion show was staged in a garden setting in the large foyer. The artistic landscaping as well as the fashions displayed were created by the students of Don Head, the first school in the county to offer a full program of industrial and commercial skills for students who are not academically inclined. The academic subjects are not neglected, however. The school has a well equipped library and resources centre, and programs in English, mathematics and physical and social sciences are also included in the Hospital Shortage Serious HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 7‘We have been held up for three years now. Another year could cost another half million dollars." sult in the OHSC bypassing the2mittee report be referred to the York Central area until locallfinance committee. differences concerning financ- Warden Gordon Cook agreed. 1118 are resolved. “Hospitals serve everyone from “We have been held up for birth to the grave. We have to three years now. Another year have them. It seems to me we could cost another half million have no choice but to sin down dollars." with the finance committee and Richmond Hill Reeve Donald study the picture. We may have LOSE TAX REVENUE “We are trying only to pro- vide reasonable hospital s'er- vices, and at the same time we are faced with losing an equal amount in tax revenue. The future financial picture is not rosy. We should go to the pro- vince and say. 'Look. this may cost us our needed hospital ser- «u vices . Committee. pointed out that the province has saved a great am- ount of money while the freeze on hospital construction was on. “This is our money." she said. Mr. Plaxton commented, "If the province sticks by its bounr dary change there could be some negotiations. and the time of the change has not been specified. By that time we may have built up sufficient addi- tional assessment in the area to zompensate for the loss." Mrs. Elton Armstrong. chair- man of the County Hospital 355 YONGE STREET N RICHMOND HILL 889-5435 PHONE 727-94 Wilson m'blett CHEV-OLDS He ‘alleged there was one drug dealer who had an enforcer, or muscle man. and this enforcer would go around assuring that money for drugs was paid. Mr. Charlebois said he knew of one man in Aurora who had sent his boy away to safety. Then other boys came and threat- ened to burn the man's house down. Big boys came to the house in the night time. Carloads of them. And the police verified this story, he said. gomeone he has seen terrorize other people, gust falls in with the crowd and is terror- ized too." the lawyer said. The lawyer added that several boys were thus involved in drug trafficking. His guilty client, Engler, he said, had a father who wag éfiih'vilia and a younger sister who had recently lost an eye in an accident unrelated to the drug traffic threats, Mr. Charlebois said. 727-9453 (Dhnfu I“: Simian!”- York County Board of Education last week an- nounced the appointment of Robert Krol as principal of Langstaff Secondary School effective September 1. He, will be replacing Prln- clpal‘flarry Gerber who is leaving Langstaff to take over as principal of Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School in Aurora. replacing the present Principal Ar- nold Miller who is retiring from the teaching pro- fession. Mr. Gerber was formerly vice-principal at Langsaff under Principal Arthur Murch. who moved to the new Thornlea Secondary when it opened in Septem- ber. 1968. Mr. Krol is an honors graduate in history with a specialist's certificate in physical and health educa- tion and a secondary school principal's certificate. He has had 19 years teaching experience. including one year as a vice-principal and four years as principal of J. L. Forster Collegiate In- stitute in Windsor. Where Cars Cost Less! G uardian M aintenance max 0: EXCELLENCE