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Rowe should have little doubt about his popularity as a councillor for King Town- ship the past five years al- though he acknowledges that he got a “rough ride from some of the people on cer- “decided a little too hastily. But we’ve got it now, we’ve got to live with it." He noted that under the old system that both Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox were located at “the tail end GORDON ROWE pretty soon." A pause, a rueful smile. “I don’t think he'd mind knocking the old man off in an election," he said. Yes, but after all, that's politics, too. al'lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“\llllllllllllllllmull“llllllllllll\llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllill“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\\l\lll\\ll4‘ Public Works Minister John Simonett has approved almost $4 million in public works pro- jects. Bids will be called, due December 23, for a $2 million regional office building for the Department of Highways at Thunder Bay and an Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters building at North Bay valued at nearly $400,000. Mr. Simonett also revealed that another $1.4 million in smaller miscellaneous projects across the province will be ad- ded to the program during the next four months. Gordon Rowe: He ’3 The Man From King Shoe factories; luggage. hand- bag and small leather goods manufacturers; hosiery mills; children’s clothing and the foundation garment industry have been the subject of a special study. The study has been on the effect of Ontario’s 30% increase in the minimum wage in 1969. It was revealed that a signifi- cant proportion of employees have benefitted. Those most substantially affected were non- office, time-rated female em- ployees. S m a l l e r employers, with fewer than 50 employees, were affected most. He paused for a second, ran his fingers through his ample hair, and commented. “That was five years ago. We've still got the ills.” This last statement was followed by a characteristic “that’s life" shrug of his shoulders. “My philosophy in being a councillor is quite simple," he said. “I do the best job I can, the best job I know how. And if people don't like the job I do they can throw me out. That’s politics." $4 Million In Provincial Public Works Gordon Rowe, a stocky congenial 52-year-old grey- ing Veteran of five years as a King Township Councillor for Oak Ridges. sat back in his office chair and talked about, naturally, politics. “I got into politics to cure all the municipality's ills," he said. Rowe will be taking on a new challenge come January and regional government which will see Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox becoming part of Richmond Hill. He’ll be the regional representa- tive for Richmond Hill. The report indicates that of the 16.203 employees in the five chosen industrialists, 2,635 received increases due to a re- vision of the minimum wage. “I'm looking forward to the new year," he said. “There's no doubt that it’s going to be interesting." 889-1189 KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish Interest regarding people and events in the Oak Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our new pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Orton, Yonge Street, 773-4635, in King City Man BY FRED SIMPSON BAKER ’S Hiflflfil'...flflfllifll' For largg campers or heawer loads GVW T0 8,000 LBS. Test-Drive the extra go-power of 4-Wheel Drive THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970 Sales & Service (1968) LTD. 9144 YONGE ST. Just South of Richmond Hill ‘Jeen’ Gladiator 889-1799 Queen '3 Par/r Report William Hoduon MLA, Premier John Robarts has an- nounced plans to appoint a Royal Commission on the pro- blems of the book publishing industry. This commission will investigate all facets of the inâ€" dustry, including sale of Cana- dia-n publishing companies to US interests. The three-man commission will be appointed “as soon as personnel can be obtained." It will examine the industry right across Canada, with the focus on English-language pub lishers. Special attention will go to publication of textbooks and other printed material used in schools. The first task will be to gather information “about \what’s wrong with the industry . . . what are its ills,” Mr. Ro- barts said. In the meantime, Education Minister William Davis says he is considering six or seven in- terim recommendations to assist publishers of textbooks. How did he come to enter the King municipal swim? “It wasn't something I plan- ned to do,” he said. “You might say it happened over the supper table.” Ontario Housing Corporation will attempt to draw private landlords in Metro Toronto into a scheme to house 500 public housing applicants through a five-year rent supplement pro- gram. In every election battle that same Rowe has led all other councillors at the polls. He was unopposed in his re- cent bid as one of Richmond Hill’s two representatives on the regional council. The other is Reeve Donald Plax- ton. Rowe went on to explain that a fellow resident was so fed up with the township’s roads that it prompted him to move out. tain issues but that’s part of the game. You ride it out. I get along with most of the people." "I said. “don’t move out’, I’ll run for council and cure the roads problem. I said it in jest but. one of my sons brought it up at the supper table. I thought about it and decided it might be a good idea. So here I am.” Trade and Development Min- ister Stanley Randall has an- nounced that applicants chmen by OHC would pay landlords ac- cording to a rent geared to in- come scale and OHC will pay the difference. A similar pro- gram will be launched in other Ontario centres. Rowe feels that Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox can do nothing but benefit from joining Richmond Hill al- though he still feels the whole idea of regional gov- ernment might have been “decided a little too hastily. But we’ve got it now, we’ve got to live with it." This program will allow the corporation to supplement its construction program by placing larger families in acceptabe va- cant dwellings, Mr. Randall said. Although the three, four and five bedroom units may be “hard to come by", the Minis- ter indicated he was confident room could be found for the 500 families. OHC will consider accommodation in semi-detach- ed row of housing or apartment buildings, but will lease only a maximum of 20% of the units in any one complex. Correctional Services Minister Allan Grossman has announced he intends to invite more volun- teer help into reform institu- tions to aid prisoners. following successful experiments at The Vanier Centre for Women. Volunteers from the Bramp- ton district. plus members of the Elizabeth Fry Society have been visiting the Vanier Centre to help organize recreational and counselling services for inmates and taking the women out on job-seeking and shopping trips under a scheme in which some prisoners get temporary release. To date. 1,292 prisoners have been released under a tempor- ary absence program and only 24 have had the privilege re- voked. York North Saluki Dogs Worth $5,000 Killed As Home In King Township Burns Seven Saluld dogs valued at $5,000 were destroyed in their basement kennel in a 10 pm November 29 house fire in King Township. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tuckey and three children of Lot 15 Concession 11 were away from their frame home when the fire took place. They lost all their household possessions with Christmas looming near. The property was partly in- sured. The building itself would be worth about $15,000 to $20,000, Constable Aspden said. King Township Police Con- stable Clayton Aspden investi- gated the fire. Cause of the fire was unknown. A passing motorist noticed the fire and firemen were called from nearby Nobleton. But there was no chance of of both King and Whitchurch Townships and s o m e t i m e there‘s a tendency to be left out of some things, to be for- gotten about." As for his years with King: “I enjoyed my association with people like Reeve Gor- don Cook very much. Of course, we didn't always agree but I have all the re- spect in the world for him. He was a very fine reeve and he certainly had all the qua- lifications." The cast of “Variety” inclu- ded many talented local Lpeople. The money raised will be used to equip a new museum, and to provide shelves and display cases, etc. He also thinks his associa- tions with the powers-that- be in Richmond Hill will be pleasant ones -â€" most of the time anyway. Museum Benefit Held Friday In Whitchurch An evening’s entertainment in aid of hhe Whitchurch Township Museum was presented last Fri- day December 4 at W-hitchurrch Highlands Public School, Bloo- mington Sideroad. It is hoped that work can be started at the new museum this winter, so items of interest can be received for storage. “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of Interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridlel - 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. 384-1105. The plan is to open the mus- eum in early summer. Master of ceremonies Friday night was Bob McAdorey, the moring man on radio CHFI. He is a local resident. Included in the show was a duet by Mrs. Wally Koster and Mrs. Henry Nauta. Also taking part were the Stouffville High School Band, Magician Art Latcham, and other vocal and instrumental groups. _ THere was also a bit of drama by local groups. 'Also ihcluaed were a door prize. afghan raffle and refresh- ments at the close of the even- ing. TI‘he museum board has ob-[away. tained the former Bogarttown Police said the fires took school to house the historical place near a parking Spot used collectiou it plans to gather. ‘frequently by passersby. Rowe has been in the lum- saving the house. It was on the 16th Sideroad. The iamin has relatives in Bolton. at 5:58 am November 24 were called to York Central Hospital. There was no seriOus trouble, however, as smoke was traced to an overheated starter ixi the fluorescent lights of the 3rd floor dispensary. having been born in the heart of the business which was Colhnngood. He has a family of four â€"â€" Gordon 24, Ted 22, John 20, and Colleen, 16. Rowe is also concerned with the problems confront- ing deaf people in the world and for a very good reason. There was a chimney fire but no damage November 25 at 3:38 pm at the ‘home of Albert Kitcher, 83 Oak Avenue, Rich- her business all of his life His daughter, Colleen, was born deaf, and is currently in the School For The Deaf at Milton. He was one of the contributors to the Hall Den- nis Report On Education as regards the teaching of the deaf. vale Again on November 27 at 10:18 am Vaughan Firemen were called to 35 Oak Avenue. This time they found the alarm was due to a short circuit in a fur- nace fan motor. Harold Cobbald of 7 Oldfield Street, Maple, was almost over- come by smoke from a fire he thought was out. It flared up again in the seat of his car. Vaughan Firemen were called to the home at 7:28 pm November 27. Damage to the car was light. “My only regret," he said, “is that I don't get more time to work with the deaf due to my business and municipal work. I hope to devote more time in the next few years." Gordon’s wife’s name is Melissa who “certainly un- derstands the problems that go with being a politician." Rowe is the manager of the Cashway Lumber Com- pany in Oak Ridges and a former co-owner of the busi- ness. There was little damage at 4:13 pm November 25 when waste paper caught fire around the engine of a bulldozer at Dis- posal Services Limited, Testâ€" on Road. A lift truck knocked a fire alarm box off a wall at the Cana- dian National Express ware- house, Keele Street, bringing Vaughan Firemen out at 11:14 am November 28. As for any of his children taking up politics? There was a rubbish fire at the home of Wilbert Lee, 9131 Bath- urst Street at 6:28 pm November 26. “One of ‘my sons, Ted, came very close to running in the past election. So I figure he’ll be in there pretty soon.” A pause, a rueful smile. . “I don‘t think he’d mind knocking the old man off in an election,” he said. A -CN locomotive engineer re- ported what he thought was-a bush fire at 1:22 pm November 28 at Islington Avenue south on Highway 7 West. But no fire was found. King Township is investi- gating the possibility of arson in the case of two simultaneous fires on the Mulock Side-road west of Yonge Street November 18. The fires took place shortly! before midnight. Damage was! estimated at $7,000 to a vacant barn and $8,000 to a vacant house located about half a mile Vaughan Township Firemen mars/mil Juneral WOMB Serving the Community under the Wright & Taylor and Pipher Chapels Since 1876 126 Yonge Street North, Richmond Hill The executive of the UCW John 1 met at the home of Mrs. Fred of Dec Hare December lst, with Pres- membe ident Mrs. Wilfred James in are im the chair. Plans were finalized person for the Sunday school supper for bring December 12. An invitation is change emended to'all members and will be friends of the congregation to Bell 2 attend. It is hoped that the par- All 131 rents will accompany their child- are in‘ ten, and provide something for Neighl the meal, either a hot casserole Com Church News or a dessert. Sunday. December 13. will be “White Gift Sunday" at Temp- eranceville. We are invited to share with the less fortunate, some of the good things we en- joy and take for granted. Gifts ‘of food, toys, clothing, and money will be put to good use, and will be most appreciated. The Christmas meeting of the afternoon unit UCW will 5 More Charges Here, .Iail Kovachis 5 Years In King Manslaughter Convicted killer Alex Kova- chis, 34, of Willowdale and H01- ltand Marsh faces trial in Rich- mond Hill Provincial Court this week on five new charges. Last week in Toronto court he ‘was sentenced to five years in \jail for manslaughter. He was convicted last summer for the April fatal shooting of John Redmond, 30, at the Kovaâ€" chis farm at Holland Marsh in northern King Township. “v. "uh. _ Kovachis was free on bail un- til last week. When Kovachis appeared be- fore Judge Flianigran for sen- tence, Metro police brought for- ward an additional charge for an offence that took place ‘be- fore the fatal shooting. .v- v -..- _,, Kovachis got five years for the shooting and an added three months for assaulting a police- man. driving along Eglinton Avenue West when he ran into the car in front of him, the court was told. He pushed the car into the back of a police cruiser. When Metro Constable Joseph Patterson went back to talk to Kovachis, he was kicked in the shins, punched, and had his handcuffs taken away. Kovachismwras squued and then arrested when three other policemen arrived. -,,,,1 L" The new charges faced by ,Kovachis in Richmond Hill are dated October 17 when he was ‘out on bail, and include driving while suspended. obstructing police, impaired driving, refus- ing to give a breath sample, and having liquor. r a dessert A few weeks ago in Newmar- ket Provincial Court an impair- ed driving charge against Kova- chis was dismissed because his car had two flat tires when he was arrested La‘st February Kovachfis was LIMITED FLOWERS $6.00 PER HOUR 884-1062 DRIVING LESSONS 10 Lessons $50 Special Student Rates Stansbury’s Driver Training Phone 884-8396 $33; 889-9593 Local & Metro Wide Delivery Wedding Consultants LAURELEA FLOWERS 32B Yonge St. South RICHMOND HILL 884-5211 CORRESPONDENT TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS by LICENSED INSTRUCTOR : MRS. W. G. JENNINGS â€" PHONE 773-5892 be held at the home of Mrs. John Umehara_on the evening of December 17, at 8 pm. and members of the evening unit are invited to be guests. Each person attending is asked to bring a small gift for an ex- change. Devotions and program will be in charge of Mrs. Frank Bell and Mrs. Wilton Wells. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. iNeighborhood Notes are invited to attend. Surviving are a son Leonard Neighborhood Notes and daughter Mae. both of To- Congratulations and best ronto. one granddaughter. Mrs. wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Timothy Murray of Boston. Bell. who on December 5 will Mass. and two great-grandchil- celebrate 59 years of married dren. life. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are both Mrs, Harman rested at the in excellent health. We wish Thompson Funeral Home in this spry young couple many Aurora. where the Rev. Earle more years of health and hap- Stotesbury conducted the ser- DineSS. . vice. Interment was in Aurora Sympathy IS extenfleg to, Mrs. cemetery_ Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Harry Hutchinson of Bond Av- enue, whose sister passed away last week. Temperanceville lost one of its oldest and most respected residents November 25, when Mrs. Arwood Harmon passed away in York County Hospital in her 88th year. Mrs. Harman. the former Jennie MacDonald, lived all her life in this community, and went as a bride to the farm home on Concession 2, King Township, that she occupied for 63 years. Mrs. Arwood Harman F7971 BA‘E/ BOA SALES & SERVICE 399 CROSBY AVE. THE COMPACT SNOWMOBILE SLEEKâ€"RACYâ€"LlGHTâ€"SMOOTH WITH LOTS OF GETâ€"UP-AND-GO announces we have a NEW BABY REID LAWNMOWER AVAILABLE AT She had been in failing health for some time. but re- mained keenly interested in her community, friends and family. She was the last surviving founding member of the Ladies' Aid and WMS of Temperance- ville United Church, organized in 1907, and as long as her health permitted was an active member. ‘ If I may be permitted, I would like to indulge in a little personal nostalgia and say that my first recollection of Mrs. Harm-an, as a very small girl, when at school, each “Ar- bor Day”, we trudged up “The Second" to the bush beyond the railroad tracks to pick wild flowers. On the return trip we called 'at Mrs. Harman’s and she always had a large pail of lemonade ready for a very tired, thirsty, group of children. 'This was typieal of her generosity and hospitality. We will all miss her Very much. TURN SPARE ROOM INTO SPARE CASH BY USING LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS 884-7716 ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF OAK RIDGES 22 YONGE STREET NORTH Notice To Septic Tank Contractors, Etc. J. Van Gorder DVM As of December 22, 1970, the installation of privL ate sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) will NOT be permitted until weather conditions are satisfactory in the spring of 1971. York County District Health Unit Davzv Jonas FISH &cun=s PHONE: 884-9291 189 YONGE STREET NORTH (North of King Sideroad) PHONE 773-4313 J. O. Slingerland, D.P.H., Medical Officer of Health. ' fresh flavour! R. E. Leonard DVM