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When asked why funds were- n't supplied at the provincial level to ease the burden on municipal taxpayers, Mr. Mc- Keough countered with the question, “Why should :a tax- payer in Chinguacousy or Ajax pick up part of your tax, any- mOre than you should pick up part of their tax?" Another questioner want- ed to know why the prov- ince selected Peel and York Counties as the guinea pigs for reassessment on mark- et value. In reply the Minister pointed out that the province did not make the selection. "It was the county councils who made the decision." he stated. "Wouldn‘t it be more equit- ble to roll back the assess- ent until the whole province 5 reassessed?" asked another atepayer. “It would be to hose pepole whose taxes have‘ een increased." agreed Mr. cKeough. “My particular ownship has not been reassess- d. but from my knowledge I m .paying up to twice as much n mlmicipal taxes on my resi- ence as I should." Mr. McKeough agreed but pointed out that in Markham Township there are large blocks of land held by developers at .low assessment. “The shift in. Markham in many instances was onto residential unoccupied land. Simply correcting the 25% shift from industry to res- idences would have helped. but wouldn't have corrected the basic fault. I don‘t want to vulcanize the tax system in this province." Mr. Deacon also thought “It is only right to apply a factor to meet the shiftfrom indus- trial to residential taxpayers. This shift lowers the burden on those used to paying it. have been accepting it and have the right to deduct it when paying income tax." A resident of Vaughan l‘ownship. who will be in the mew Town of Richmond Hill af- er January 1. asked if the 7 o 1 ratio of increase he had Experienced was the norm. ‘Assessment was related to market value in 1967. In the )pinion of the assessor your aroperty wayworth $31,000. “Why is- it rthat assessment appeals have not been heard by county judges." asked Donald Deacon. MLA. York Centre. Mr. McKeough admitted there had been a holdup, "but. I am informed that they met in Richmond Hill today. and will be meeting in Woodbridge to- morrow. The hearings are un- derway.“ reported the Minister. basic fault. I don’t want to A list of six or seven records vulcanize the tax system in this of popular "rock" groups which province." had been brought home by her When asked why funds were- children from a high school lib- n't supplied at the DI‘OVincial rary, was read by a mother. “I level to ease the burden on don't like my tax dollars being municipal taxpayers, Mr. Mc- spent on things-like these," she Keough countered question, “Why should :a tax- oayer in Chinguacousy or Ajax nick up part of your tax. any- nore than you should pick up )art of their tax?" Another questioner want- ed to know why the prov- ince selected Peel and York Counties as the guinea pics for reassessment on mark- et value. In reply the Minister pointed out that the province did not make the selection. “It was the county councils who made the decision." he stated. “Wouldn't it be more equit- lble to roll back the assess- nent until the whole province s reassessed?" asked another atepayer. “It would be to .hose pepole whose taxes have men increased." agreed Mr. VicKeough. with the'stated emphatically. . “On Monday next you will have a chance to strike a blow to getting trustees elected to the York County Board of Education who will fight against this use of your money.“ she was told by Mr. McKeough. “Get out to the nomination meeting and see that some- one of your choice is elect- ed. I was in York County last Saturday and was told more than once that there is considerable interest in the elections for municipal and regional councils, but I litte, if any, in the elections to the boards of education, who spend 60% of your tax dollar.” Mrs. Lepnard Gould of Len- “My particulat nox Avenue, Richmond Hill, re- ownship has not been reassess- Ported taxes on the home of ad, but from my knowledge 1 her husband and her had in- lm paying up to twice as much creased every year. “This year n municipal taxes on my resi- the increase is $111 â€" on a lence as I should." A resident of five room bungalow on the east Vaughan side of Yonge Street.” Mr. l‘ownship, who will be in the Andrews reDOI'iEd PFOViSion has new Town of Richmond mu 3!. been made for senior citizens to er January I. asked if the 7 be relieved of $100 of educa- o 1 ratio of increase he had tional levies each year. was the norm. was related experienced ‘Assessment lterested in knowing if there are I‘inequalities b e s i d e s brou ht to our attention," Mrs. Mr. Andrews announced that} g to the assesment offices in New- ment 1-0115 will be returned to “That was the purpose of the legislation passed by the prov- ince. Our concern is to get the assessment settled down to be convinced it is equitable. The courts will help. These who believe their assessments are too high should appeal them,” was the Minister’s an- swer. “Would some of the solution be for the municipality to have access to the records,” asked Richmond Hill Councillor Lois Hancey. “A lot of problems can be understood by having the assessment explained,” Mr. McKeough agreed. “But the municipality has not the right to check the records on the municipality's behalf. I have been advised that all I may see is the totals.” continued the councillor. "We hope in theyears ahead the municipalities. particularly the treasurers. will keep an eye on the assessments. We would hope the municipalities would go farther and take a look at individual assessments by a spot check â€"â€" probably 100 properties. I hope the munici- palities will appeal some assess- ors. I will welcome the munic- ipalities keeping the assessors on their toes." was the Minis- ter's reply. “The municipalities are in- those Hancey stated. The assess- narket value in 1967. In the market will be open until 9 pm the mu ' ‘ ' ' _ . n1c1 alities on Set tem- ipinmh 0f the 855950? your five days a week for four weeks her 30' the livnnister notedflnvs iroperty was worth $31,000. although the original [‘here is nothing magic about had been to be open in the narket value, but We have been evening for only two weeks basic ‘ob f . - th - 101d It is understandable. Most He invited every taxpayer \vith J 0 e assessment de )1 us have some idea of what a problem to Visit his office “11‘ property is worth," he Minister's reply. was where they may receive an ex- planation and see how the.Councillor Eric George statedACentral District intent We The a matter of priorities. can‘t do it all at once. partment this year is to answer questions from individuals." When Richmond Hill Ward 1. widely diversified. He was a member of the for- mer township public school ar- ea board and was chairman of the TSA 1 Continuing Commit- tee under the York County Board of Education. Mr. Rossi has also been a member of the North Thornhill Community Centre Board and the 2nd Thornhill Scout and Cub Group Committee. He is a past president of the Thornhill Area Recreation Co- mittee, which. among other things. is responsible for the operation of the Thornhill Swimming Pool. He has been a manager and coach in the Thornhill Church Hockey Lea- gue. A founder and past president of the Grandview Highland Community Association, Mr. Rossi also served as director of Markham Township’s pilot sum- mer school project at Hender- son School. Mr. Rossi served as director of afternoon movies at Hender- son School. He is past presi- dent of the Grandview Rate- payers' Association and the ‘Henderson Avenue Home and School Association. He and his wife Doreen have three children, Chris at Thorn~ hill Secondary School. Paul at Woodland Senior School. and Kevin at Henderson Avenue School. a a a Councillor Masters was born lll‘l Toronto. He has lived in ‘Markham since 1947. first at Elgin Street for 15 years, and then at his present home on Bayview. He is a partner with his bro- ther in a store and office equip- ment business in Toronto. Mr. Masters was on the York High School} township has done nothing. I demand to be assessed at $2,000 an acre, the same as land which was sold at. $10,000 an acre in the neighborhood." Mr. Mc- Keough advised her to appeal and wished her success. “There ’are 80.000 properties in the County of York,“ Mr. McKeough pointed out. “Re- gardless of who did the assess- ment I! would not suggest that assessment on all is correct. I have no doubt some are too' high and some are too low. hat’s what the Courts of Re- ision are for â€"‘ to correct these rrors. Some of the differences ' 11 York County (and there are worse differences elsewhere) indicate how far off the mark our assessments have been." “Why is it that assessment appeals have not been heard by county judges," asked Donald Deacon. MLA. York Centre. Mr. McKeough admitted there had been a holdup. f‘but. I am informed that they met in Richmond Hill today. and will be meeting in Woodbridge to- morrow. The hearings are un- derway.“ reported the Minister. Mr. Deacon also thought “It Is only right to apply a factor to meet the shiftJrom indus- trial to residential taxpayers. This shift lowers the burden on those used to paying it. have Inna .annnnfina it and has": H11: “What does the assessor use as a yardstick?" another Rich- mond Hill ratepayer asked. He wanted to know if the cash down payment and mortgage interest rates were taken into consideration. “You‘re assum- ing I'm going to sell my place." he charged. Assessment Com- missioner Andrews countered, "We‘re assuming the best sell- ing rate." Councillor James Jongeneel of Markham Town- ship wanted to know. “What is the normal mortgage rate to- day?" “You're an appraiser. You people make the sales," replied Mr. Andrews. “You have not said your assessment is excessive for the value of your property." Mr. Jongeneel also felt that it is about time we stop charg- ing the educational levy on the property owner. pointing out that areas near an industri- al area. but not in the same municipality. have to provide the funds to educate the chil- dren» of people. employed in those industries. Mr. McKeough answered that in the education foundation formula. the rate of grant pro- vides the difference. That Metr‘o Board of Education re- ceives a lower percentage than the York County Board of Edu- cation. . ferred to Metro?" was another question. “There can be a plebiscite if the township wants ‘to organize one. but we are ‘not bound by plebiscites." states Mr. McKeough. "What can we do. then?" continued the questioner. “Let. me know how. you feel." answered the Minister. “We are already on record as being against it." the same ratepayer added. “I have lived on Crestwood Road in Vaughan Township for 18 years," stated Larry Price. “Are we going to have our tax- es raised. like it or lump it? Or will we have to move out of the area?" “I don't know where you would move in the Province of Ontario and not be faced with rising taxes." coun- tered the Minister, who suggcs-. ted Mr. Price go to the town: ship office to find out where‘ his taxes are going. "They will be glad to show you where taxes go. The Board of Edu-. .cation will also provide you. with this information." “Real estate taxes in Ontarin‘ provides $800,000.000 annually for education. To this the? province adds more than $800,000.000. an enormous and staggering amount of money. If the cost of education was re- moved from real estate it would add about 20 points to the re- L..:I A”... Anukln 4kn n-1,“- A... ' (Continued from Page 1) eryone In a municipality pay- ing the same rate, but that will not be for some time," he commented. ’ Mrs. Dora Strong, owner of a ZO-acre parcel of land in 'Whitchurch Township wanted to know why her taxes had ris- en'lirom $9.11 in 1950 to $904 in 1970. "A preposterous sum 'of money." "I‘m ge-ting absol- mfely nothing. The only rea- spn I’m getting fresh air is be- cause you haven’t been able to‘ withold it." she charged: “I’m‘ Scotch and I‘m not going to be deviated from my path. My township has done nothing. I demand to be assessed at $2,000 an acre, the same as land which was sold at. $10,000 an acre in the neighborhood." Mr. Mc- Keough advised her to appeal and wished her success. “One of our difficulties today is the fact that decisions are being ‘ made elsewhere than where people ‘ work. and sometimes even outside 'fihe country." he said. Municipal Affairs Minister McKeough Defends Market Value Mr. Pitman cited an example he Was 'familiar with in Peterboro, where a firm was approached re- garding pollution. The head office of the company was somewhere else in Canada, and the decision Was made there that nothing could be done about the problem. “This loss of responsible local ecision making power makes us 35 human‘ And the bright young ople feeling that they will never He said one of the difficulties about the foreign investment ques- ‘10n and about finding out what IS actually happening. stems from the fact that the records of many companies are in computers out. side the country. and Canadians “‘11 Set the information. (Continued from Page 1) 65% of the secondary industry of the nation.“ said leadership candi- date Pitman. On the question of the possible frightening off of foreign invest- ment if Ontario had an NDP gov- ernment. Mr. Pitman referred to the book “Silent Surrender“ by Levitt. in which he said the au- thoress noted that 80% of the US. capital invested in Ontario in the last 20 years has been retained earning from existing investment. “In fact, investment capital has an going out of the country, rather than coming in." said the Trent University history professor. Lacal_NDP Meet Second Leadership Candidate “How do assessors get a value when they have never ‘been inside a house?" Mr. An- drews was asked. He replied that early‘ in 1966. the county assessors had measured and in- spected all properties in the county. If they were unable to get inside the building they measured the exterior. “It‘s quite amazing to see how ac- curate these iigures are," he stated. Mr. McKeough also pointed out that assessment on some 10,000 properties in York County and Mississauga have been reviewed this year. “We are as interested as you in seeing what the decision of the county courts on assessment ap- peals will be. We hope that during 1970 assessment will set- tle down sufficiently so we can have enough confidence in it to draft legislation for tax re- form in Peel and York. To sta- bilize the assessment, court de- cisions and reassessment where necessary will be needed," he said. assessment was reached. "For years we have been begging for a differential. be- tween residential and industrial taxes," stated Reeve Evelyn 1Buck of Aurora. "Every time we have asked. we have been told it can't be done. Now you're acknowledging tonight it will be done. The Smith Re- port warned what was going to happen and you should have prepared this legislation two years ago," she told Mr. Mc- Keough. “Will residents just north of Steeles be given any say in whether thev will he trans-‘ In his graduation year he mar- ried-Ida Colllnge, a friend since childhood. They had attended the same school. sung in the same choirs and shared an interest in music. As soon as he was old enough. he drove a truck. He later worked on} production line at a tire plant. a clerk in the assessment depart- ment at Toronto. His mother was the former Elsie Kendrick. Raised in the Bloor-Dundas dis- trict. he attended Keele Street Public School and Humberslde Collegiate. After school he worked at a series of jobs. He clerked in a groceteria, cleaned floors in a a c h o o 1, and supervised play- grounds. He played hockey and bas-eball and one year won the Canadian Intercollegiate Wrestling Cham- plonship. "Education goes on from age five to age 95, and many people are better trained to make a better contribution in activities outside the schools," he said. Born in Toronto, MLA Pitman is the only son of Ernest Pitman, He earned his way through the University of Toronto, graduating 1n_}9527with honors in history. Commenting on education. tea- cher Pitman said education must not be left only to the schools. have the power‘to make decisions of consequence. leave and go else- where." he said. Town- “I have lived on Crestwood [hat is Road in Vaughan Township for ite toâ€" 18 years,” stated Larry Price. maiser. “Are we going to have our tax- sales," es raised. like it or lump it? “You Or will we have to move out ssment of the area?” “I don't know lue of where you would move in the Province of Ontario and not be It that faced with rising taxes," coun- charg_ tered the Minister, who sugges- ‘,4 1.1, «n i “We hope in the. years ahead ‘the municipalities, particularly the treasurers. will keep an eye on the assessments. We would hope the municipalities would go farther and take a look at individual assessments by a spot check â€" probably 100 properties. I hope the munici- palities will appeal some assess- ors. I will welcome the munic- ipalities keeping the assessors on their toes." was the Minis- ter’s reply. can be understood by having things. is responsible for the the assessment explained,” Mr. operation of the Thornhill McKeough - agrEEd- “But the Swimming Pool. He has been municipality has not the right a manager and coach in the to check the records on the Thomhm Church Hockey Lea. municipality’s behalf. I have gue. been advised that all I may A founder and past president see is the totals." continued the of the Gl-andview Highland councillor. A Community Association, Mr. “A question I {have asked previously and to which I still do not have an answer,” Tony Reale of Crestwood Road, Vaughan Township. told the Minister, “is what is the pro- vincial government prepared to do for the hardship cases? We have people in Vaughan Town- ship who just cannot afford to pay this year's taxes." “Real estate taxes in Ontario provides $800,000.000 annually for education. To this the province adds more than $800,000,000. an enormous and staggering amount of money. If the cost of education was re- moved from real estate it would add about 20 points to the re- tail sales tax or double the personal income tax," Mr. Mc- Keough stated. “Will residents just north of Steeles be given any say in whether they will be trans- ferred to Metro?" was another question. “There can be a plebiscite if the township wants Invited to be the New Party's candidate in Peterboro in a 1960 bye-election. he was victorious in the year before the party form- ally became the NDP. He turned the last CCF vote in the riding from 1,300 into a New Party total of 13,500. He was the New Party’s first member at Ottawa and became very involved in national party ac- tivities. But he lost by 500 votes in the '1962 election and again in 1963. He was co-chairman of the NDP founding convention in 1961. At university. fnfluential teach; ers and his own reading made Walter a socialist. It was at this time that Mr. Pit- man went back to his teaching career and came to Southern York While he studied he taught at Bathurst Heights Collegiate in North York. In 1956 he moved to Peterboro to become head of the history department at Kenner Col- legiate. A supporter of the CCF since his teens, his first campaign experi- ence was putting up signs in High Park to help Bill Temple topple Tory leader George Drew in 1948. "For me. it was always a rational thing. The ideas just made sense." he says. After a year at the Ontario Col- lege of Education to qualify as a high school teacher. Mr. Pitman went back to Toronto University for his MA Degree.‘ His thesis dealt with the history of Canada West . . . lure-Confederation On- tario. ~ tion two Mr. Mc- north of ' say in e trans- : another n be a lip wants we are Ibiscites." “What ‘nued the to know ered the ready on L it." the restwood ; Ron Ross, who organized the people on Rumble Avenue, Richmond Hill, in protest [against increased assessment, ,wanted to know why the town council has rejected Bill 142 (the Municipal Act). It was then Mayor Lazenby stated his personal stand that people who have been over- taxed in the past and now have a reduction because of re- assessment should not be asked to give relief to those who have been undertaxed in the past. "I could go along with the assessment act. so every- body in town will pay a porâ€" tion of the relief offered some Councillor Masters was born in Toronto. He has lived in Markham since 1947. first , at Elgin Street for 15 years. and then at his present home on Bayview. He and his wife Doreen have three children, Chris at Thorn- hill Secondary School, Paul at Woodland Senior School. and Kevin at Henderson Avenue School. Mr. Rossi has also been a member of the North Thornhill Community Centre Board and the 2nd Thornhill Scout and Cub Group Committee. A founder and past president of the Grandview Highland Community Association, Mr. Rossi also served as director of Markham Township’s pilot sum- mer school project at Hender- son School. Mr. Rossi served as director of afternoon movies at Hender- son School. He is past presi- dent of the Grandview Rate- payers' Association and the Henderson Avenue Home and School Association. He was a member of the for- mer township public school ar- ea board and was chairman of the TSA 1 Continuing Commit- tee under the York County Board of Education. Mr. Rossi’s efforts in the community cover a period of a- bout 10 year-s and have been widely diversified. Ward 1 encompasses the area from Yonge Street to the High- way 404 right-of-way near Les- lie Street and from Steeles Av- enue East to John Street. They are Perter Rossi of 16 Almond Avenue and Councillor William Masters of 7400 Bay- view Avenue. There were two further ent- rants in South Thornhill Ward 1 for the October 5 municipal election. Questioning' Mr. McKeough on reassessment, Harold Sand- erson of Richmond Hill asked if the assessors used the same markebvalue (1967) )for resi- dence and industries. “We have been told over the years Mr. McKeough also stated that he hoped to stretch the recess between the date of re- ceiving assessment notices and the final date for appeal to give people more time to in- vestigate the protests of rate- payers. Bill Masters, Peter Rossi Seek Markham's South Thornhill Seat taxpayers,‘ he admimtted that assessment on market val- that we must have industrial ue was actually asking people assessment to equalize taxation. to pay tax on unrealized capital But that is not true anymore," gains and asked “Do you still he said. feel market value is reason- “That is part of the rea- able'.’" Mr. McKeough replied son Why ‘here was a Shift.” that the yardstick really doesn‘t replied the Minister. “The matter “provided all houses are price of housing lots rose assessed on the same basis". dramatically. A plant built Mr. McKeough disagreed and in 1968 at the cost of a felt that "maybe every three million dollars would not years" would be the rule. find a willing buyer today Chairman of the NDP provincial caucus. Mr. Pitman has been NDP spokesman for the two biggest spending government departments, education and university affairs. In 1965 he was appointed Asso- ciate Registrar and Lecturer in History at the new Trent Univer- sity in Peterboro. In two years he established the university's exten- sion and school liaison program. He then was appointed Associate Pr0< fessor of History. He relaxes at the piano key- board and gets his exercise running two miles every day he has time. He enjoys camping and sail canoe- ing. In 1967 he captured the Peter- boro provincial legislature seat for the NDP. with an increase in votes second only to the party’s Dr. Mor- ton Shulman. At the same time he was active in the 12.000 member Ontario Edu- cation Association, and became president. in 1968. Walter and Ida Pitman have four children. Wade aged 16, Cynthia Lynne aged 15, Mark 12. Anne 9. For four years he has been host of his own television program on CHEX-TV, a CBC affiliate in Peterboro. He was an originator and one-year host on the CBC national youth program “It's De- batable“, County. serving In supervisory positions and as a master teacher for the then York Central School Board. comprised of Richmond Hill. Markham and Vaughan Town- ship. and Woodbridge. “My present insight into the complex problem of assessment and taxation, and my involve- ment in this problem. has com- pelled me to reconsider my former decision not to seek e1- ection. “Due to the abolition of plan- ning board. and my sincere in- terest in good planning, I wish to continue my active particip- ation. (Mr. Masters cannot re- turn to his former appointment on planning board. since the 10- cal council itself is expected to be the planning board for the new town in future). “But it is quite apparent that experience in some form is ab- solutely necessary for a mem- ber of council. “This is especially true now that regional government is here. At the time of his appoint- ment to the vacated council seat early this year. Mr. Mast- ers announced hé would not use the appointmént to gain any election advantage over Charles Stewart, the unsuccess- ful candidate in Wardl in 1968. But with regional govern- ment it's a “new ball game”, he says. “The Whole picture has changed. I won‘t be running against Charles Stewart, be- cause ward boundaries have changed and he is now in an- other ward. “At the time of my appoint- ment to council I indicated I would not seek re-election. Mr. Masters changed his mind and decided to run for council at the last minute. He was also‘ nominated for the re- gional council seat, but decided to withdraw from that nomina- tion. His wife is the former Dora Moir of Toronto, and they have four sons. He enjoys riding and fishing. He is serving this year as a member of Markham Township Council, having been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Allan Sumner. He was a member of the Markham Township Planning Board for five years, serving as chairman for one years He is now the reeve‘s representative on the Planning Board. Board for three years. serving two years as chairman of the property committee. At least two ratepayers sug- gested that residential taxes should be deductible for income tax purposes. Mr. McKeough agreed pointing out that this was one of the suggestions in the Province of Ontario‘s brief on Federal' Finance Minister Edgar Benson's White Paper on Taxation Other questioners dealt with personal assessment problems. All were invited to check their assessments in the County of York Assessment Offices in Newmarket and if not satisfied to enter an appeal to be heard by the Courts of Revision. “That is part of the rea- son why there was a shift,” replied the Minister. “The price of housing lots rose dramatically. A plant built in 1968 at the cost of a million dollars would not find a willing buyer today at that price. A house built on a lot in 1958 for $20,000 would bring $30.- 000 on the market today.” (“$40,000, a voice from the audience corrected.) “That sir, is part of the real problem," continued Mr. Mc- Keough. “The’ assessors real- ize it and court cases strongly indicate it. In Canada the tax onvreal estate is the biggest revenue producer for govern- ment and less money has been spent on proving its veracity than on any other field of tax- ation." The present Ward 2 Council- lor Dave Schiller and Ward 3 Councillor Lois Hancey receiv- ed acclamations to these seats on the municipal council of the new town. Present Vaughan Township Councillor Lou Wain- wright also was acclaimed to the Ward 6 council seat. Mr. Wainwright had been involved in a traffic accident on his way to the nomination meeting and was give the privilege of speak- ig after the mayoralty candid- ates so that he might seek med- ical aid. Another contest for a council seat will take place in Ward 4 (the west side of Yonge Street), where the incumbent Council- lor Shaun Beggs will be opposed by Robert Thompson. "I have worked nine months for you and have enjoyed every minute of it.‘ Mr. Beggs, who lives on Leisure Lane. stated. “I oppOSe any salary increase for council at this time". he stated. “I intend to work for Improvement of local roads installation of storm sewers and curbs and sidewalks as funds become available." Mr. Chateauvent. who has served for four years on the parks and recreafion connnfi- tees,Inade up of unpaid volun- teers reported he had attended council meetings regularly for the past two years. He stated he had accepted the responsib- ilities of his committee duties and has stflven to set a good example to the youth of the conununfiy dufing hm emht years residence in Richmond Hill. He has also been inter- ested in the mercantile ball league, has been an assistant hockey coach and acuve in the swimming club. He also has had an acuve partin the re- development of Skopit Park. in- staUafion of fights and correct ing a drainage problem at Cros- by Park. work in Bradstockf and Cedar Parks. on the redev- elopment of the Mill Pond Park and has suppofled the efioru to get a roof on the swdnuning pooL a similar program for North Taylor Mills Drive has been made. Mr. George pointed out he has also introduced motions ,for sidewalks on Centre Street and Crosby Avenue. “All re- quire a little more pushing and funds will be found. Funds can always be found for something that ‘is needed". he claimed. Mr. George reported some success in achieving a program of what he hoped to accompilsh in 1970. The first was starting a program to install storm sew- ers, curbs and sidewalks where needed throughout the town. This work is underway on Neal Drive at present and a start on “In the last 10 years I have seen taxes steadily rising. pro- gressing from bad to worse", Mr. Stifel stated. “Back in 1957 a politician proposing an increase in taxes was immedi- ately out. Rents remained low and public housing and subsid- ized rents were not required. Everyone was housed at their own level and property owners did not go bankrupt paying taxes. Tenants were then en- franchised to dilute the prop- erty owners power and taxes have ridden a balloon ever since, filled by politicians‘ hot air." Mr. George won the seat on the present council last Decem- ber in a four-man contest, with Mr. Chateauvert being his clo- sest competitor. Contesting the Ward 1 seat on the municipal council will be Eric George of North Taylor Mills Drive and Andy Chateau- vert of Zelda Crescent. The other nominee who with- drew was Louis Wainwright of Pemberton Crescent in the Richvale'area, the only person to be nominated for two posit- ions. Mr. Wainwright was ac- claimed to the municipal coun- cil seat in Ward 6. Mr. Plaxton is the incumbent reeve of the present Town of Richmond Hill and lives on Sugar Maple Lane. Mr. Rowe is at present a councillor in the township of King. He lives at Oak Ridges. The greatest surprise of the evening was when the town’s present Deputy - reeve Ivan Mansbridge, believed to be a strong contender for a seat on the regional council. announced that he would not be running. Mr. Mansbridge gave as his reason that he would not be able to give the time to the job it will require. He felt it was unjust that costs of regional government will be added to local taxes. “The federal and provincial envernments should be respon- sible for putting in sewers. roads. etc. as we taxpayers can- not afford any more taxes." REGIONAL COUNCILLORS Acclamations to a seat on the regional council (as well as on the nine member local munic- ipal council) were given to Gor- don Rowe and Donald Plaxton. Two other nominees withdrew their names. ] (Continued from Page 1) «for Bill 143 which will spread the cost of such relief over the whole tax-paying community, rather than recouping it from “those who evidently have been paying more than their just share in the past" by lim- iting the decrease in taxation caused by reassessment to $50 (under Bill 142). The mayor’s only opponent. John Stifel, is well-known in Vaughan Township, where a couple of years ago he waged a strong campaign against the township's practice of cutting weeds on his property and then charging him for the work. “We're going to have many is heavily involved in Scouting problems and although it will and in the recreation group at be up to the council to find the Lake Wilcox. “There‘s a lot solution. I want to pay tribute more that needs to be done." he to the town staff. You willistated. “Drug addiction seems never find a more hard-work- ing, dedicated gmup than these. Regardless of what re- gional government is going to bring, you have had a good council and will continue to have one." Mr. Beggs. who has lived in Richmond Hill for the past 13 years, reported that he is now part of the town's business community and with the co- operation of his two partners (in Tompkins Chrysler-Dodge) to be rampant all over. The solution lies not only at the council level but at the parent level. We must have an alterna- tive to offer to people. Young people today have so much time which is completely unsuper- vised, not unhealthy in itself. With the new community and new stimuli we must look for new solutions. If you have sug- gestions, take them to council and help them come up with a solution." Mr. Stifel urged his audience not to be taken in by “political wheeling and dealing and other phony promises to get your vote". MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS inn lenfiAL, chhmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday, Sept. 24, 1970 11 Elections For Mayor And 3 Councillors Ward 5, which comprises the section of the new town. north of Jefferson Sideroad,‘ also has .produced two candidates for its seat at the council table. Mr. Thompson charged that at any sitting of York County Courts 60% of the cases fall under narcotics and drug usage and 70% of those charged are under 20 years of age. “I am further concerned that our own town council finances and un- supervised drop-in c e n t r e, which has developed over this summer into ‘a drug distribution centre. Our young people have been exposed to the lowest form of creature -â€" the drug pusher. Concern about this is what places me as a candidate for council." Stewart Bell of Lakeland Avenue, Lake Wilcox, is a teacher in the school there. He reported he had worked on a number of community groups, In listing his interests he gave top priority to parks and recreation and provision for see- ing that the new areas receive the same facilities and pro- grams as the present town has. He is interested in the rapid completion of work on Yonge Street and in the BAIF project. consummated Monday. His opponent is Robert} Thompson of Trayborn Drive.J who described himself as a con-I cerned citizen. concerned about the future of the new town and our young people. "Richmond Hill has been considered a good place to live and Ito bring up a family. Unfortunately it is achieving a new image I don’t‘ like and don't condone,"'he said. i In listing his service on the council‘s work. traffic. parks and recreation committee. a booster of the Youth Aid Cen- tre and the drop-in centre and his service as president of the Ontario Parks Association. Mr. Beggs forgot to mention he headed the committee respon- sible for the two successful winter carnivals which have been held in town. Every person offering himself as a voter at the Advance l’oll before being allowed to vote, shall be required by the Deputy-Returning Officer to make one of the foregoing declarations. All persons interested are hereby required to take notice and gavern themselves accordingly. l. 2, 3. 4. 5. 6, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 & 27. Municipal Buildings. Pine Street. Woodbridge for Polling Subdivisions 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, W1 & W2 on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1970 FROM FOUR TO TEN O’CLOCK RM. and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1970 FROM TEN O’CLOCK A.M. TO FIVE O’CLOCK P.M. ‘An advance poll for the purpose of receiving the votes of voters of the Town of Vaughan who expect to be absent from the Town, or expect to be confined in hospital or for religious reasons. are prevented from voting on the day fixed for polling, will be held at the Municipal Buildings. Richmond Street. Maple for Polling Subdivisions â€" POLLING DAY â€" The proceedings for filling said offices will be held on Monday, 5th day of October, 1970, from ten o’clock in the forenoon until seven o’clock in the afternoon and no longer. The location of the polling places for each polling subdivision will be as follows â€" 1. 101 Crestwood Road; 2. and 4. Thornhill Public School; 3. Presbyterian Church, Centre Street, Thornhill; 5. and 6. Langstaff Public School; 19. Church of Christ, Concord; 20. Concord Public School; 21. and 22. Municipal Office, Maple; 23. E. Burns’ house, Jane Street; 25. J. A. Gibson Public School; 26. Maple Public Library; 27. »R. Cooper’s house, Teston; 28. Woodbridge High School; 29. and 30. Pine Grove Public School; 31. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 7th Concession Road; 32. Hoover. Motel, No. 27 Highway, Woodbridge; 33. Twin Elms Motel, No. 27 Highway, Kleinburg; 34. and 35. Kleinburg Public Library; 36. E. Miller’s house, Nashville; Wl, Lions Hall, Clarence Street, Woodbridge; W2, Orange Hall, 10 Wallace Street, Woodbridge. ' Fred Armstrong Fred Dobson David Keith Fraser John Gilbert Robert Dalton McArthur Gordon Risk Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Ontario Regulations 342/70, that the following named persons are candidates qualified to be elected to the offices indicated: - For Local Councillor For the Combined Office of Regional (5 to be elected), and Local Councillor AREA MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWN OF VAUGHAN THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario â€" To Serve a Term of Two Years -â€" NOTICE To the municipal electors of the “Plans are afoot to try to take away our ability to local- ize our problems. because we haven't been. concerned enough." Mr. Bell continued. “People become pacifist and pessimistic and this leads to a break- down of law and order. A lot depends on the spirit you can put into a home.” i 0.-.-.. «1‘.» He felt the good, councillor Team competing in four is a man who is succinct and to this fall. Others from tr the point. sincere. dedicated ea placing in the Grand and who has proven himself. were Tom Gayford, Briar David Smith. Schomberg lahan and Moffat Dunlap YONGE ST. at LEVENDALE, RICHMOND HILL â€" Free Pick-Up and Delivery â€" 884-4411 â€" ADVANCE POLL â€" for the year 1970 For practically all 1‘; your clothing care needs, Coming soon to . . . ) / BIGGER and BETTER THINGS } Albert D. Hollingshead Albert H. Rutherford IACKMAN, Returning Officer AURORA â€"- Terrence “Torchy” Miller of Ste. Marguerite Stat- ion. Quebec. won the $5,000 Grand Prix event at the Cana- dian National Show Jumping Championship held at Elder- berry Farms. Jim Elder and Jim Day tied for second spot. These three will top the 10 rid. ers of the Canadian Equestrian Team competing in four shows this fall. Others from this ara ea placing in the Grand Prix were Tom Gayford, Brian Cal- Admitting that he was very nervous. Mr. Smith stated he wanted to see that the ratepay~ ers of Ward 5 get a fair deal. “We have been passed over too often in the past on roads. drainage and high taxes." he claimed. Road. Oak Ridges. is the other ‘candidate in this ward. Mr. ‘Smith has also been active in Scouting and has been president of the Oak Ridges Homeowners Association. leading that group's fight to have something done to clear up the danger to chil- dren from man-made ponds and lakes in the area for the past few years. WATCH FOR: