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.J ....... The legislation was brought into effect to ease the tax bur- den on those living on fixed in- comes such as pensions. who suffer the greatest from spiral- ling taxes. To date only about 25 taxpayers in Richmond Hill are receiving this annual con- sideration. At the September 21 nomina- tion meeting. Mayor William La- zenby also pointed out that this legislation was in effect and urged all citizens who qualified‘ and find the increasing tax bills an intolerable burden, to take advantage of it. “The value of your property also is increasing steadily and there will be plen- ty left for your heirs.“ he de- clared. At the recent meeting on re- assessment bills held in Don Head Secondary School, Heâ€" gional Assessment Commission- er Kenneth Andrews was re- ported as saying that provision has been made for senior Cill- Zens to be relieved 01' a portion of educational levies each yearl Mr. Andrews went on to explain that provincial legislation enâ€" ables senior citizens «residential property owners over 65 years of age) to apply for and obtain an annual relief of taxation to the maximum of $150. This le- gislation has been in effect for almost three years now. It does not mean that the relief is a gift. or that the municipality writes off the $150. It is, in fact. an interest-free loan provided by the Ontario Government. which becomes a charge against the property. However. it is col- lected only when the preperty owner dies or when the proper- ty is sold. 12 THE LIBERAL. u $150 Annual Tax Loan Available For Seniors Last winter York County Ro- man Catholic School Board had an art competition. The assign- ment was to create a design for a crest for the new board. About 100 students from 14 of the county's 13 schools par- ticipated. and winners were presented with five silver dol- lars at a special presentation in the board offices in Richmond Hill. Brotherhood Theme 0? Catholic Board Crest The designs Were then sub- mitted to Comart Studios in Scarboro where professional deâ€" sign artists drew from the stu- dents ideas to prepare a com- posite crest which will be used on board publications. certifi- cates, letterheads, em. Based on a central theme of Christianity and unlversal bro- therhood. the crest finally ac- cepted by the board features clasped hands before a cr055 against a global background. symbolic of the worldwide in- fluence of the Roman Catholic Church. The new crest is featured pro- minently. with the colors of gold and green predominating. on graduation certificates to be presented to 1970's grade 8 graduates. Organizer Appointed For Canada Bond Drive For the seventh year. Patrick O‘Meara of Burlington has been appointed an organizer for the Canada Savings Bond campaign, payroll savings division. His territory for 1970 includes the Richmond Hill. Aurora. Newmarket area and extends to Midland. Penetang. Barrie, Gra~ Vennurst, Huntsville and Oril- lla. This year marks the 25th an- nlvegsary‘ of Canada Savings Bonds. and during this period a total of nearly $5 billion in? CSB‘s \vere purchased throung the payroll savings plan across‘ the country. In this area last‘ year. 5,289 applicants purcnased‘ a total of 52.340.450 worth of Canada Savings Bonds through payroll savings. The 1970-71 series becomes available October 5. and will be. sold at par until November 13. The new series provides an an- nual average yield of 7.75 per- cent interest if held to maturity In 11 years. with an annual rate of interest of 6.75 percent in the first year. 7.75 in each of the following three years. and 8 percent in each of the final seven Years. Thus a $100 bond. if held un- til November 1. 1981. will pay $22730. - During the 1969 campaign. more than 215000 emplm'ees in plants and offices in Ontario purchased a total of more than $95 million worth of Canada SavinEs Bonds through payroll savings. BOLTON â€"â€" The local arena is unsafe for use‘ according to a report prepared for council by an engineering firm. The re port states that risk of sidewall collapse must. be removed be- fore the arena is used again. Council will obtain an estimate of cost of repairs before making a decision on the future of the building. Some time ago cables were strung around the main beams of the 55-year-old struc- ture and anchored to the ground to reinforce the build- mg LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday. Oct. 1, 1970 Industrial Subdivision For Woodbridge Area Approval of an industrial plan of subdivision in the Woodbridge area was given by Vaughan Township Council September 21 on the recommendation of the planning board. The sub- division will be developed by West Woodbridge In- vestments Limited and Dino Investments Limited. Milani companies. and will be on parts of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 8. Plans call for a 12 block industrial subdiVSion on approrimately 46 acres, loâ€" cated noth and east of Highways 7 and 27. The land at present is zoned “A” agricultural exâ€" cept for an existing con- crete products plant and an undeveloped parcel of land on Highway 27. both zoned for industry. There are also two residences locat- ed on the Highway 7 front- age. west of the concrete plant. one being combined with a trucking and leasing business. Another dwell- TOWN OF VAUGHAN COUNCILLOR VOTE FIRST FOR FRASER MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Q. What area makes up the new Town of Markham? A. The new Town of Markham is comprised of the former Corporation of the Town of Markham and those portions of the Townships of Markham not taken into Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouff- If you wish to contact Tony Roman, directly, his address is RR. 2, Q. What will he the responsibility of the Regional Council? Vote AnthonyRoman, Mayor, Town of Markham Milani Development Hon does Regional Government change Ihe present municipal structure? Bill 102 replaces the historic 14 munici- palities forming the County of York with a Regional Government. Nine local gov- ernments are created by boundary changes and all Police Villages are dis- solved. - ville How does Regional Government affect our present County and local government represenmfion'.’ The traditional 28 member County Coun- cil is replaced a member Regional .. --r_,v Council comprising 16 elected members and the member appointed by the Govern- ment to serve as Chairman, Mr. Garfield Wright. Each Mayor of the nine munici- palities is a member of the Regional Council, plus 7 additional members elect- ed proportionate to population. The new Town of Markham will have a Mayor and two Councillors representing the town's needs on Regional Council. Six local Councillors will be elected by the ward cvcfcm 'm fm‘m a nine member local Councille‘rsr fill be elected by the system to form a nine member Council. Legislation re-organizes the responsibil- ity for the Region to assume major water and sewage facilities, regional roads, regional planning, police‘ health and wel- fare, senior citizens and children's aid. Answers by Anthony Roman,Canddate for Mayor What does Regional Government mean to you? ing is located to the east of the old Lower Ninth Public School (now used as a cottage display site). To the east and northeast is a HEPC ljight-of-way. South and west there are several residences and commercial uses on the east side of Highway 27. The proposal has been under consideration by planning board and council for several months and on June 1' this year council passed a bylaw to amend the zoning to permit the land to he used for indus- try This amendment is at present. before the Minister of Municipal Affairs. await- ing his approval. Council‘s recent decision will enable the clerk to sign the necessary “ques- tionnaire” for the provin- cial department. Councillor John Gilbert did not vote after declar- ing a possible pecuniary in- terest in the matter. Solutions of problems caused present day value of $95,650.5enior captain will be Ross by the imminent amalgamationion the building. but that Town-:Cameron. Woodbridge‘s fire of the Township of Vaughan:ship Land Valuer Ed Higginsschief. with four captains. two and the Village of Woodbridge‘yafter examination of the prop-:from the Woodbridge and two into the Town of Vaughan un-erty, had not substantiated this‘from the Pine Grove Brigade. der regional government are value. The zoning bylaw Der-‘Itwvas reported that it was not already being sought by mits only residential or a con-the intention to disturb or re- Vaughan Township Council. 1tinuance of the hydro use. [move any of the firefightng It was reported at the Sap-1 Council decided that Mr.1equipment at present available tember 21 meeting of that hodnyiggins be authorized and dir-in that area, but rather to add that negotiations have beeniected to negotiate further withiand provide better fire protec- held with representatives oinntario Hydro for purchase of‘tion. the Ontario Hydro. regardingithe property. . Details of this amalgamation It was reported at the Sep- tember 21 meeting of that body that negotiations have been held with representatives of the Ontario Hydro. regarding the purchase of the 01-105 buildings located in the vill~ age. Village council has been trying to acquire the premises. Amalgamate Volunteer Brigades At Pine Grove And Woodbridge" IIthwas afso reported that Ontario‘ Hydro has placed a Communication <9; Co-operation on the Local THE ISSUE: Responsible représentation on the Regional To put it frankly: We live in a democratic society; to maintain such YOU must exercise your FRANCHISE When you do: VOTE MAYOR (,1. What will he the function of our local Council? 5i. Local Councils will be responsible for the other services such as local roads, plan- ning, zoning, fire protection, parks, rec- reation, sidewalks, garbage removal, etc. The local council will of course have the important repsonsibility of representing and administrating the local needs. Q. llo you think this new system will b1 good for our area? A. I have no choice but to work with the new legislation. However, if certain as- pects of Bill 102 are not workable it would be my duty to press for change. There is, however, one major negative looming on the horizon. This is the in- tention of the Provincial Government as indicated in the Minister of Municipal Affairs address of May 6, to transfer lands from a line approximating No. 7 Highway and South of Metropolitan To- ronto. This could jeopardize the financ- ial stability of the area. Legislation in Bill 102 gives the Regional Municipality the power to levy taxes against the area municipalities â€" suffic- ient to operate these regional services. Yes, but the Provincial Government is providing additional unconditional grants to the new Region plus major financial assistance to meet the costs of imple- menting the changes. However, the change over will be the responsibility of the Regional Council and good manage- ment and knowledge is essential to make certain that Regional Government is established at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer. Won‘t these changes cost a great deal of [110119) ELECT BOB THOMPSON Council and Council LAZENBY, William C. FIRE DEPARTMENT As of September 27 at 12:01 am. the Woodbridge and Pine Grove brigades of volunteer firefighters have become one functional fire department unit. Pharmacist Councillor WARD 4 Gormley, Ontario, Telephone 887-5616 Details of this amalgamation were worked out by Vaughan Fire Chief James Davidson and Woodbridge Fire Chief Camer- on and were approved by township council at its meet- ing last week. RICHMOND HILL 0. What can we do about this Q. What are the most important local prob lems resulting from the change? i. The future character of the area will be formed in the next few years. It is im- portant that the planning which has been done by Markham Town and Markham Township is co-ordinated to take the full- est advantage of the physical assets to create a unique, prosperous and beautiful community. It is also important that the needs of the various parts of the new area he acknow- ledged with fairness for each one. For instance, the needs of a growing com- munity such as Markham, Thornhill or Unionville, are quite different from those in the agricultural areas to the North and East. Your new local council in co-operation with other local Councils and the Reg- ional Council must do everything pos- sible to discourage this transfer. We must inspire and encourage desirable development in an orderly manner. This involves knowledgeable evaluation and negotiation to achieve the finest result for the area and co-operation to provide the services which are required. W e need a more comprehensive road and safety program. We must work to establish a program to supply local water and sanitary services to the areas which are in need of these services. We should be aggressive at all Govern- ment levels to obtain improved public transportation systems. A major and pressing need of the grow- ing population are improved recreational and cultural facilities. What other local problems do we have The new service will take on passengers at Bayview Plaza, and buses will travel down Bayview Avenue to Highway 7. then east to Don Mills Road and south to the Don Valley Parkway, west on the Gardiner Expressway. then north via York Street and University Avenue to Edwards Street and the Trailways Terminal at 627 Bay Street north of Dundas Street. NOW IN EFFECT EXPRESS SERVICE â€" RICHMOND HILL TO TORONTO Mactaggart, Ken Leave 7:10 am. Bayview Plaza Leave 5:05 p.m. 627 Bay St. FOR CARS PHONE KING - 833-5449 Toronto to Richmond Hill Published by the Committee OCTOBER 5 If you have specific questions about the new regional system I would be happy to hear from you. Call Anthony Roman -â€" 887-5616. The position of Mayor of the new Town of Markham will be a demanding one. We are moving into a much larger arena with more at stake than ever before. We need a leader with vision, understanding and proven experience in business and in Municipal Affairs. Tony Roman has these qualities. On Monday, October 5th, help elect a Mayor who has the experience, understanding and ability to represent all ‘ of the communities in the new Town of Markham. We must protect the natural assets of the area. These include the natural rec- reational areas, the river courses, the historic buildings and communities. There are opportunities to develop more imaginative planning, so as to allow prac- tical and beneficial implementation of these services. And finally. I believe that there is a' need for closer communication between the council and the ratepayers. I firmly believe that the greatest assets of the area are the ideas and.abilities of indi- viduals and groups. There is a clear opportunity for constructive involvement of everyone in his own way to help assure that the new Town of Markham is the finest community in which to live and work, anywhere in the Province. A VOTE FOR MACTAGGART IS A VOTE FOR KING TOWNSHIP'S OFFICIAL PLAN Mactaggart EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED NOW 8 YEARS ON KING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR MAYOR MAY I SERVE YOU AGAIN for Anthony Roman