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there until 6 pm. Eorganize and supervise a partyM'hich is really at ground level.‘ch11dlven are brought; to the day Allittle more than two yearsifor a four-year-old will shudder“ Each morning ten five and‘care centre because the mother Ago the Richmond Hill Dayiat the very thought of such asix-yearâ€"olds are bused to‘is in hospital or because the Care Centre opened its doorsilarge assembly of tots. But iilkindergarten at Walter Scott‘mental health centre feels the in St. Mary's Anglican Churchlthere is confusion. it is organiz-lPublic School on Markhamlchild would be better off away with an enrolment of 12. Itled confusion. For most of the'Road. The centre has an ar-lfrom home during the day. was an experiment, the firstiday the casual visitor just rangement with the Yorkt These children may stay for municipally ‘operated day careiwouldn't believe that there \\'ere‘;County Board of Education. Theionly a short time, “But we can. centre in York County. Now so many children there. The board supplies the bus. and ininot refuse them. even if we visitors come from allover On-lseven {til-time and two part- return. the centre takes somejare full," Mrs. Kuntze ex- tario to see how a municipal time staff all have their respon- secondary school students fromjplained. day care. centre operates. They sihilities. The children in variâ€" the area in a work-study pro“ The Children's Aid Society. By MARGARET LADE come from Next-market and ous age groups have their arts Each week day morning ati0wen Sound and Thunder Bayland crafts, music and dancing, 7:30 am they start trotting inâ€"‘and they are impressed by whatistory and play time in the 65 children from two years oldfthey see. ’numerous bright and airy rooms to six â€"â€" and some of them are; Any parent who has tried min the church "basement", there until 6 pm. [organize and supervise a partywhich is really at ground level. A-little more than two years‘yfor a four-year-old will shudder} Each morning ten fi\'e and Ago the Richmond Hill Dayiat the very thought of such a‘six-yearâ€"olds are bused to Care Centre opened its doors‘llarge assembly of tots. But iilkindergarten at Walter Scott in St. Mary's Anglican Churchithere is confusion. it is organiz-lPublic School on Markham with an enrolment of 12. Wed confusion. For most of the Road. The centre has an ar- was an experiment. the firsttday the casual visitor just l‘angement with the York municipally operated day care'iwouldn't. believe that there wereECounty Board of Education. The centre in York County. Now so many children there. The board supplies the bus. and in 20 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursdar. March 16, 1972 As everyone knows, tots do not need a reason for a celebration. but it helps. Jiil Kocher is plcturecl above as she recelved her glfL from Santa 1n Devember. Day Care Centre Model For Other: Special occasions are important to 1he children at theRichmond Hill Day Care Centre, and their teachers help them ,to make the. most of special davs. Valentines for family and friends, Easter bunnies in spring and pumpkins at Hallowe’en. At Christmas time. the 65 children at the centre presented a concert for parents. brothers, sisters, friends and relatives. They also had a Christmas Party for themselves â€"â€" complete. with Santa Claus. The children decorated fhe rooms they occupy in St. Mary‘s Anglican Church with mobiles and hangings of their own creation and set up their own Christmas Tree. ous age groups have their arts and crafts. music and dancing, story and play time in the numerous bright and airy rooms in the church “basement”. which is really at ground level. (Photo by Photique Studio) About 25 0f the children come from one-parent homes. and in some cases the day care centre is responsible for keeping fami- lies off welfare. The province provides up to 80 percent sub- sidy for people who cannot af- ford to pay the established rate. Although the centre receives municipal and provincial suh- sidies. it tries as far as possible to be self-supporting. Rates have gone up from $15 a week to $18 a week in the past. two years, with a charge of $30 a week for two children from one family. But in some cases the rate is as low as $2.50 a week. Since the Department of Social and Family Services an- nounced last fall that $10 mil- lion would be made available for establishing day care centres in Ontario 3 number of muni- cipalities have sent representa- tives to Richmond Hill to ob- serve the program. to discuss the philosophy of a municipal day care centre. The architect for the new York Regional cen- tre also paid a visit to Rich- mond Hill. All of the children are not children of working mothers, says Mrs. Kuntze. She works closely with the public health unit and the York Central Men- tal Health Centre. Sometimes children are brought: to the day care centre because the mother is in hospital or because the mental health centre feels the child would be better off away from home during the day. A citizens committee in Aurora also studied 1119 Rich- mond Hill program before gning ahead with its plan for a mumâ€" cipal day care centre. These children may stay for only a short time. “But we can- not refuse them. even if we partment of Social and Family Services approved the program. On November 1. l969, the day care centre was in business. When regional government_ was introduced in January, 1971: the centre came under direc-' tion of the regional social and; welfare services commission headed by Dr. Owen Slinger-i land of Newmarket. ‘ Plans for‘ the first regional day care cen- tre to be built this year in New-j market. were based largely on the experience of the Richmond Hill Centre. A citizens committee in. Aurora also studied the Richa mond Hill program before going ahead with its plan for a mumâ€" -I .14.. _,.._ -....A.~- who are. mentally retarded.’ These. meetings are attended Plans for a similar centre in also by Public Health Nurses Richmond Hill have been preâ€" Patricia McKay and Janis Wil- sented to York Regional Counâ€" liams. At. the. last meeting cil. January 20 discussion centred The facilities in the churci‘haround the film "Growing Up are excellent. Mrs. Kuntze saiddSafely". Not enough parents but if they had their own buildâ€"‘come to these meetings. said ing many things would be difâ€" Mrs. Kuntze, but those who do terent. With other groups 115- seem to appreciate the oppor- ing the same facilities evenings tunity to talk wlth other par- and weekends it is impossible ents. the nurses and the staff. for staff to set up some of the.I Some of the children do not programs that would be possiblegarrive at the centre until about in a building devoted exclusive- 9 am, but. there is juice and a ly to the care of children, Like snack at. 8:45 for those who ar- all day care. centres and nursery rived earlier. This is follow- schools, the Richmond Hill Cen-led by classroom activities, tre is inspected regularly by stories. painting. singing. municipal and provincial health From 10 to 11 am is outdoor and child welfare officials. play time in the Small but wen The church offered space. and Mrs. Johanne Kuntze of Rich vale was appointed supervisor. Staff was assembled. The Deâ€" partment of Social and Family Services approved the program. On November 1. 1969, ihe day care centre was in business. When regional government was introduced in January. 1971 the centre came under direr- tion of the regional social and welfare services commission headed by Dr. Owen Slinger- land of Newmarket. Plans for The Social Planning Council of Richmond Hill recognized the need for a day care centre sev- eral years ago. It enlisted the support of Richmond Hill Town Council and a board of directors was appointed early in 1969. gram. These students. usually 14 and 15. spend half a day at the centre assisting staff and learning about the care of young children. of $30 a from one casps the a week. Since there are so few full- time day care centres. said Mrs. Kuntze, most of the community college students have had work experience only in nursery schools which take pupils for half days only. One young woâ€" man. Mrs. Kuntze recalls. was shocked when she was asked to put dry panties on a child who was not complelely toilet-train- ed. “I am a teacher!" said the girl indignantly. municipal and provincial health From 1n m 11 am is outdom- and child welfare officials. inlay time in the Small but we“ Mrs. Kuntze received hen-equipped play areas. The chil- training in early childhood edu-‘dren have an outdoor play time cation in Germany and operat-iin the afternoon as well, but ed her own day care centre.'in winter they don't always get which was open from 6 am to 6 the full hour outside. It takes pm, before coming to Canada time. Mrs. Kuntze explained, 13 years ago. She worked for for them to get their outdoor a time at the Orange Home in!clothes on and to take them off Richmond Hill. Her assistant,;again. It would be much Mrs. Gwen Cardwell. trained in‘quickei', she admits. if staff England where a kindergarten dressed the children, "But that operated as part of the day‘does not teach the child any- care centre. ithing." Others of the child care staff are graduates of early child- hood education programs in communlty colleges. Some of the community college students who have come to her in search of summer \mrk or permanent employment have unrealistic expectations. however. Most children adjust veryl quickly to the new surl'ound-‘ ings. said Mrs. Kuntze. There is so nmch for them to do. andl so many different mys to playl mm. The average family‘i could not afford the variety ofl play things, equipment and ed- ucational material that is avail» able at the centre. The chil-l too. often sends children to the day care centre. At present there are 12 chil- dren an the waiting list, and the centre averages five calls a week from parents who would like to enrol their children. “It is terrible when you have to tell them ‘no'," said Mrs. Many of the requests are for infant care. which the centre cannot provide The new cen- tre in Newmarket. will have facilities for 75 children two to six, 20 infants and 20 children who are. mentally relarded. Plans for a similar centre in Richmond Hill have been pre- sented to York Regional Counâ€" cil. “It i: to tell Kuntze from the FRIENDLY MERCHANTS is FANS.... Drop in at the Centre tonight (Wednesday) a‘ between 9 and 9:30p.m. and be part of the gala festivities to welcome home this great .fi. WORLD'S SOFTBALL CHAMPS Kitchen staff MrsV Mae Wil- son and Mrs. Emmy Buheloff also prepare the morning snack and in the afternoon they set out sandwiches. fruit and milk. for some of the children that will not be picked up until 6 The children get a hot meal at 11:30 am. On the day “The Liberal's“ reporter was there the menu was tuna casserole. green beans. cole slaw and butterscotch pudding. The day before thP children had roast beef and mashed potatoes with vegetables and dessert. not have the time to set up a routine for her preschool chil- dren and really fallow it. When she has a house to run and a family to look after she cannot devote all her lime to the child as the staff at the day care cen- Some of the children do not arrive at the centre until about 9 am. but there is juice and a snack at. 8:45 for those who ar- rived earlier. This is followâ€" ed by classroom activities, stories, painting. singing. Parents are not left out. how- ever. Most. of them appreciate the progress made by their chil- dren, the evidence of growing self confidence and self reliâ€" ance. Many turn out regularly for the monthly parent-teacher work shops and discussions. When hhe centre firs’r opened Mrs. Wilson faithfully followed a text of suggested menus and recipes published by the Day Nurseries Branch of the Depart- ment. of Social and Family Services. but after two years of experience she evolved varia- tions of her own. She makes sure that the children gel everyhhing they need to keep them healthy. and that the daily round of meals and snacks is not monotonous. tre do Following the noon meal the children have a nap. Camp cots are set up with blankets and pillows. Staff relax but keep a watchful eye on their charges. All is quiet â€" for awhile â€"â€" at Richmond Hill Day Care Centre. team. Letas Show them we’re proud! of.... Town Must Allocate Sewage Capacity BAlF Disposal Plant The only reference to the‘recommend to counc Cabinet, order on the BAIF sew- Vision be made to t: age disposal plant which hefithe extension of Plea could find is in Hansard. Matt the BAIF plant. Smith. Pleasantville developer. Ward 6 Come told Richmond Hill Planning Wainwright pointed committee Mirth 7~ cpvnral mannln in H1 Mr. Smith. who has owned the property for 18 years. has an 85-lot subdivision immedia- tely to the east of the existing Pleasantville in the works. It has been approved by the plan- ning committee and council with the provision that. water and sewage disposal facilities are available. and that two acres or land at the south of Pleas- antville Public School grounds be offered to the York County Board of Education at the cost of raw land. Mll\lllllllllllllllllll\“lllllll“llllmllllulllll\lllfll““llllllllllmflllllll‘ Reading from the printed rec. ord of proceedings in the Legis' lature. Hansard. Regional Coun- cillor Donald Plaxton informed planning committee that the order read that the BAIF plant would provide sewage disposal facilities for York Central Hos- pital. the extension to the hos- pital. Don Head Secondary School and 4.200 people in Rich- mond Hill. The order was issued before regional government and the extension of the town's boundaries was introduced. According to a survey under- taken by Proctor & Redfern for the town, Planning Director Hesse Rimon reported, the number of people in the south- west corner which could be ser- ved by the trunk sewer to the BAIF plant is 2.600. leaving a further 1.600 person capacity to be allocated. Population of the 85-lot new subdivision is estimated at 340. Mr. Smith reported that the region officials said that alloc- ating the town's share of the BAIF facility is the responsib- ility of the town. Planning committee decided to llllllllll'llllll!IlllmfllllllmulllIllI‘lNIll!!!“llllllI“ullllllllllullllul‘ Mayor William Lazenby informed Richmond Hill Town Council Monday ev- ening that he had received an apology from Roy Caven, spokesman of the Roseview Community Workshop for giving incorrect informaâ€" tion to “The Liberal" in a recent news release. “I gave him a letter of intent under my hand that we would give moral sup- port to this effort,” stated the mayor. “But I made it perfectly clear there is no way they can expect finan- cial assistance from the town, unless we are shown that they are giving an essential service. There has been no actual commit- ment.“ Mr. Caven had re- ported a grant of $2,000 from council. N0 Town Grant T o Roseview recommend to council that pro’ Vision be made to take care of the extension of Pleasantviile in the BAIF plant. Ward 6 Councillor Wainwright pointed out that several people in the Richvale area within a stone's throw of the trunk sewer should also be given the privilege of tapping into it. Other members of the committee agreed and will ask the town's works department to undertake a sur- vey of the area to determine the need and demand for this ser- vice. Regional Councillor Plaxton recommended to the committee that it and council should begin negotiations to have additional capacity proâ€" Lou, plant designed for the BAIF development. which will be loc- ated near the Bathurst - Lang- staff Road intersection. He not- ed that the 33-inch trunk sewer would accommodate a popula- tion between 50,000 and 60.000 and that treatment facilities should be increased to handle development to this figure. The committee agreed unanimously. SHARON-East Gwillimbury en- forces some bylaws and ignores others depending on conven- ience, Joe Clark. a Ravenshoe farmer. has charged. He claimed the township was especially lax in following through on its laws concerning stray dogs. He also criticized the levying of a pen- alty for late payment of taxes and _a drainage ditch which has Wainwright pointed out that several people in the Richvale area within a stone‘s throw of the trunk sewer should also be given the privilege of tapping into it. Other members of the committee agreed and will ask the town's works department to undertake a sur- vey of the area to determine the need and demand for this ser- vice. Regional Councillor Plaxton in following 1 recommended to the committee concerning 51 that, it and council should criticized the begin negotiations to alty for late have additional capacity pro‘ and _a drainai \‘ided at the package disposal been plugged Tenders for the purchase of a building lot will be accepted up to 12:00 noon, Monday, March 20th, 1972 in the Clerk‘s Office, Municipal Build- ing. 56 Yonge Street North, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Tender forms. conditions of sale and all informa- tion are available from the Clerk's office, tele- phone 884-8101 ’or 889-4928. The Town reserves the right not to accept the highest nor any tender. FAIR QUEEN CONTEST Dwelling. Services - paved road, water and sanitary sewer. William C. Lazenby Russell Lynett Mayor - Clerk Lot 2, Registered Plan 2539, Richmond Street. Lot size - 30'x125'. Zoned R2A By-law 1000, Single Family Detached DESCRIPTION OF LOT YONGE ad LEVEHDAE=RICELMQMD HILL Tenders Invited For The Sale Of Town Owned Lot In The Town Of Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Agricultural Society [M Cm Town of Richmond Hill Sponsored by the «Ila-cog; since Hazel