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York Regional Council last week voted to assume area family life centres as a re gional responsibility with a budget of some $176,000 to be jointly placed with the pro- vincial government, but de- cided to wait awhile before deciding on a clause that would give the family life staff four weeks' holidays. The recommendation to assume the centres was one of several contained in a re- port of the Health and Social Services Committee headed by Mayor William Lazenby of Richmond Hill. Other rec- ommendations called for the region to offer employment to the local staffs effective January 1. 1973, for a fixed term not to exceed one year, terminable any time by the Region on 30 days' notice. York To Assume Responsibility Family Counselling Services Although she never won the American national title, she was a constant threat losing in the semi-finals in 1927 and 1932. She led all qualifiers in the 1927 US. Nationals wit-h a medal round of 77. ADA MACKENZIE Member of Golf Hall of Fame Miss Mackenzie was the first woman in Canada's Golf Hall of Fame. 'I‘hat honor she shared with Mar- lene Stewart Streit of Font- hill. She was named Cana- da's athlete of the’year in 1933. Ada Mackenzie, 8|, Top Woman Golfer It also called for the local corporations to provide office accommodation. equipment and supplies in order to carry on their services. The re- port was based on a meet- ing nearly two years ago be- tween Dr. Owen Slingerland. Commissioner of Health and Social Services for the re- gion. and Dr. John Williams, director. Municipal Welfare Administration Branch, Min- istry of Community and Social Sérvices, to seek a method of financing for the two services in existence then. Obituary A-da Mackenzie, Canada‘s] She was the first Cana- iorem‘ost woman golfer for l' dian to play for the Scottish more than half a century‘ National golf team in the and resident of Richmond 1929 British Ladies Open. Hill since 1940, died sudden- Disturbed by the attitude ly at her home on Vaughan of private golf clubs towards R‘ohd January 25, at the women golfers she determ- age of 81. lined to‘Pui‘ld. the first worn,- In more than 50 years of tournament play, she won the Canadian Open five times, the Closed on five occasions, the Canadian Women's Seniors' Associa- tion eight times, the Ontario title nine times. She was runner-up in 10 national opens and three closed. According to the report, they were finding difficulty in raising sufficient funds for continued operation by voluntary donations. Dr. Williams assisted in outlining the procedure to follow for a 50-50 cost shar- ing with the province for staff salaries and benefits. the report said. The four area units, which are in Richmond Hill-Thom- hlll; Aurora - Newmarket; Georgina Township and Markham-Stouffville, offer counselling services to farm‘- lies everything from marital to budgetary problems. The Markham unit has been operating for four years, Richmond Hill three, and Georgina and Aurora one each. Illllll\l\\llll\\llll\lllllll\Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllli “Secret” Council Meeting Staff requirements call for each of the four units to have an executive director, $14,900; two counsellors at $11,000 and $8,500; and one secretary. $6,000. Mayor Robert Forhan of Newmarket said 'he couldn't support the idea of the ex- tended holidays “on prin- ciple". He didn't think a secretary should get that allotment as soon as she The explanation was that a television commerc- lal was being filmed and the product it would pub- licize was "Secret". A Richmond Hill rate- payer seeking an inter- view with Mayor William Lazenby Friday of last week was amazed to find council in full session in their chambers in mid-a!- ternoon. She was also amazed to realize she did- n't recognize any of the faces gathered round the council table, transacting council business. Miss Mackenzie won her first maor title. the Cana- dian Women's Open in 1919 and played her last compet- itive tournament in 1969 at the London 'Hunt Club, shortly before her 78th birthday. That night she suffered a 'heart attack, the first of a series which event- ually took her life. She played only intermittently after that. Miss Mackenzie was re- sponsible for the develop- ment of the Arnold Cres- cent-Highland Lane area of Richmond Hill. A private funeral service was held Friday morning with interment following in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. A memorial service was held in St. Mary's An- glican Church Wednesday afternoon. A memorial service for Ada Mackenzie was held at 2:30 pm Wednesday Vin St Mary's Councillor Gordon Rowe of Richmond Hill also thought the holidays were a “matter of concern". He could agree with the com- mittee's report that the work was “very demanding” emo- tionally. Also. if they work- ed numerous eveningsâ€"as stated in the reportâ€"and weren‘t being paid for it, then the holidays might be justified. Disturbed by the attitude of private golf clubs towards women golfers she determ- ined to build the first wom- en’s golf club in the world. She raised $30,000 and bought 130 acres on the east side of Yonge Street in Thomhill. Another $85,000 was raised to build a club- house and Miss Mackenzie served as the first manager for five years. It is still the only women‘s golf club in the world. Anglican Church started work. “It's taken some of our employees 15 years to get one month". he said. Mayor William Lazenby of Richmond Hill said that perâ€" haps he had used the wrong term when he said “secre- tary”. as many of them were doing the same work as a public health nurse. From her own experience with unsuitable golf clot‘h- ing, she opened the Ada Mackenzie shop on Bloor Street to provide suitable and fashionable sportswear and operated it for 28 years until 1958. Mayor Lazenby said that they weren't on shift work, but what they did was “above and beyond" the call of duty. Trap Mother, Baby Apartment Elevator Councillor Ray Twinney of Newmarket said that if the employees were on shift work then he would support the recommendation. His motion that the report be accepted with the excep- tion of the holiday clause, which would be reconsidered, was carried. An unidentified woman and her baby were trapped in an elevator in a Rich- mond Hill apartment block for about three quarters of an hour Monday morning, before being rescued by Richmond Hill Fire Depart- ment. The elevator 'had been stopped at the first floor and when firemen opened it with a key. tfhe woman step- ped out with her baby. She then disappeared before firemen could get her name. The call to the fire de- partment was turned in by a resident of the ’block, who was awakened by the trap- ped woman ringing the emergency bell inside the elevator. According to Chief Robert Kennedy, the department received the call to go to the apartment at 444 Markham Road, about 7:35 am. Vaughan Firemen had to spend about four hours battling a blaze at a wood- working shop in the Maple area, January 22. Chief James Davidson said the fire occurred about 3:50 pm at Snowind Enter- prises Limited. 11 Station Street. when a short circuit in the electrical system ig- nited the ceiling. The fire then spread rap- idLv through the rest of the building, which had been in- sulated with straw. Damage to the building and its contents was estimat- ed at $3.500. A fire at Huron Heights Secondary School in New- market, January 24. caused about $4,000 damage. York Regional Police said that the fire was spotted by Cathy Patchett, a student. who noticed smoke caning through the gym doors. She notified Wendy Awde, the gym instructor, who in turn called the fire department. James Davidson Members of York County Board of Education spent $1,- 956.50 on convention and workshop conventions in 1972, it was revealed at a meeting of the board January 15. School Bd. Spends $1,956 On Conventions, Workshops, I972 Farthest point on the trustees' itinerary was Ed- monton, where the Canadian School Trustees Association convention was held May 28 to 30. Heaviest spender was former Trustee Deena Simp- son of Richmond Hill, who attended the Edmonton get together and the Canadian Education Association meet- ing in Winnipeg, September 19, and overspent the $500 maximum allowed by the board by $99. Other trustees attending conventions during the year were. Warren Bailie Rich- mond Hill, Canadian School Trustees Association, Edmon- ton, $333; William Bales. East Gwillimbury, Canadian Education Association. Win- The board approved the ex- tra expenditure. My detractors scream at me that it's as impossible to keep a snowball in a hot oven as it is to keep “hard” schools in a soft society. They insist that society gets the kind of educa- tion it wants. They add that society does not want an autocratic school system any longer, that citizens have become enlightened over the years and now realize that schools should be a microcosm of our society at large. According to such theorists, society has changed. As examples they cite the fact that we are no longer part of a vengeful society â€" an eye for an eye as a guide for justice will no longer be tolerated. In fact, in our modern society all the traditional values are suspect. We question the validity of our soc- ial structures, of any organized institutons, of our religious position. If we sincerely question all these old values then can we honestly arbitrarily insist that students and children accept them? We are afraid that if we demand conformity and acceptance of our beliefs then our youth will become alienated. We indeed have become confused. We have listened so long that we’ve become convinced that we are confused. We are so confused that we really don’t know what we want our schools to do for our children. Last week I suggested that schools were soft and educators confused. I was attacked verbally for such a statement. To avoid a physical con- frontation, I put on my glasses and started prac- tising my limp. In the security of my home I venture to breach the subject again. But let’s look carefully at the originators of the confusion. These great confusers were the brightest minds developing the newest theories in phychiatry. social science. theoloer and edu- cation. They have indeed ushered in a great era of introspection, thought and concern. Then, having confused us, they tell us that because we are confused we don‘t know what we want. I’ve had a bad week. It‘s just as well that few people know who I am â€" the few who do, give me a lot of trouble. Former Richmond Hill Ram Hockey Star Daryl Rice fractured his leg in three places Saturday night during a college hockey game at South Bend, Indiana. I truly hope that if these great thinkers know what we want they’d end our misery by telling us. Daryl, in his first season on the varsity Michigan State Team, was participating in a game against Notre Dame when the freak accident occurred. He was carrying the puck when he was checked at the blueline by a Notre Dame de- fender. His skate caught in a hole in the ice and he went over backwards breaking the leg in three places. He was taken to Olin Health Centre Hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. The unfortunate incident marred a fine first season for Rice with the varsity team which was recently selected second in the na- tion in college hockey. Daryl. 20, was a member of the Richmond Hill Rams last season and was easily the most popular member of the team. Breaks Leg DARYL RICE The Primrose Path nipeg, $299; Mariane Gillan, Sutton, Ontario Association for Mentally Retarded, Ottawa. $188; Arthur Starr, Whitchurch - Stouffville, CSTA, Edmonton, $333; Con- rad T.hompson, Richmond Hill, OAMR, Ottawa. Donald Hodgson of Rich- mond Hill and Gordon Whyte, Markham. attended the OAMR at Ottawa, and the Fern Resort, Muskoka, respectively, at a total cost of $113.25. The two are members of the Association for Retarded Childrem and represent the latter on the School Board’s advisory committee for train- able retarded children. Attending workshops at a total cost of $370.15 were Trustees Margaret Coburn. King, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Toâ€" ronto; Jack Hadfield, New- market, Ontario School Trus- tees Council, Toronto; Robert Houghton, Richmond Hill. Community Use of Schools, Markham; Marvin Hunter, OSTC; Ross Jolliffe, Vaug- han, OSTC, OIS; John Mac- Kay, Markham, OSTC; Deena Simpson, OSTC. Included in the latter are the Adult Education Research Conference. LaSalle Hotel, Chicago; American Associa- tion of Community and Junior Colleges, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California; and the American Education Research Association, New Orleans. Of the 69 upcoming con- ventions which trustees could attend, 26, including 14 in Toronto. take place in On- tario, another 13 take place in various cities across Can- ada, two are in England and Israel, and the balance are in the United States. ITax Increase Looms In Markham [TOWn's Growth “With regard to planning pressure â€"â€" on the basis of approved subdivisions â€" we will be growing at the rate of approximately 7,500 (people) per year over the next three years. whereas the whole of Metro Toronto is growing around 40,000 (people) per year. UWC learns About Women And Thelaw Adams said he is afraid the town has skimped too long on planning spending. "Planning is the best pos- sible investment that we can make for the future . . . to invest costs money and I’m afraid we haven't spent enough (planning) money in the past.” he said. A brief history of changes in law since 1850 as they affect women was outlined at the January meeting of the University Women's Club at Kingcrafts House, King City. The speaker was Lawyer Tom Manning of Aurora and his topic was “Women and The Law". Said Mr. Man- ning, the law must be rele- vant to society if social p-rob- lem's are to be reduced, and the hope for changes in law lies in legislation. “We aren’t geared to han- dle this rapid growth and it worries me. Unless we very carefully select our prior- ities, I can foresee rapidly rising taxes.” said Council- lor Adams as he assumed the chairmanship of the town’s pivotal community planning committee from former Thomhill resident James Jongeneel who has retired from municipal politics and has moved to Aurora. SKIMPED 0N PLANNING The industrial revolution introduced manv social Dres- sures and welfare systems were developed, unions were formed and the universal franchise established. During and since World War II unemployment insur- ance was developed, legislaâ€" tion was passed to establish public day care centres and the Women’s Equal Oppor- tunity Employment Act was passed. allowing women to take maternity leaveâ€"of- absence from pmnInvment without losing seniority, Some particular problems of women and the law were described: 1. If a husband finds em- ployment in another area and the wife refuses to go with him she is in desertion and loses her right to support. 2. A woman is entitled to support for herself and her children if she does not com- mit adultry; however if she commits adultry she is en- titled to support for her chil- dren only. 3. A wife who is deserted by her husband can seek sup- port from her husband at family court; however, this is often not a very satisfactory procedure. In conclusion Mr. Manning explained the importance of both a husband and wife hav- ing a will and the importance of appointing an executor in the event of the death of both husband and wife. A Markham Town growth explosion one quarter the rate for all Metro Toronto threatens to rapidly increase taxes, Markham and York Regional Councillor Robert Adams of Thornhill warned the inaugural meeting of the 1973-74 Markham Town Planning Committee January 16. He called for a slowdown on residential construc- tion. Markham Town includes the Thornhill and Willowdale postal area north of Steeles Avenue and east of Yonge Street. “In other words, our JACKPOT $500 - 55 No.'s Early Birds 7:45 pm. 20 REGULAR GAMES â€" 3 SPECIAL GAMES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5th RICHMOND HILL LIONS CLUB lIONS HALI. STARTING TIME â€" 8 RM. BINGO 106 Centre St. East That Of Metro Toronto FEBRUARY 3, SATURDAY, 10 am. to 4 p.m.â€"â€"Highland Antique Market, North York Community Hall. 5090 Yonge Street, Willowdale. one mile north of 401, 20 reputable dealers. European Canadi- anna Pine etc. Ample park- ing. refreshments, regular monthly show. c1w3l The Thornhill councillor said he has held discussions with Markham Town Plan- ning Director William Power and recommendations for ad- ditional planning experts are being prepared. "We have a staff with a workload which is almost impossible to handle and yet they keep doing their best. I am amazed that al- most none of the vital in- ventory information that is required for good planning was available for the present staff. They have to indeed they are still . . . assembling this type of in- FEBRUARY 4, SUNDAY â€" 10-6. Antique show and sale, Lions' Hall. 106 Centre Street East. Richmond Hill. Furniture. china. glass, sil- ver. jewellery. brass, picâ€" tures. Bargains galore. Sale held first Sunday every month. Donations to Leu- kemia Fund. c1w31 growth is between 15% and 20% of the whole of Metro growth. In value of building permits. Markham was about $65,000,000 last year. where- as all of Metro was $250,000,- 000. So we were 25% of Metro‘s," said Planning Chairman Adams. FEBRUARY 5, 6, 7 â€"â€" Free- school, Langstaff Secondary School, 9 am to 3 pm. Ev- cnts â€"â€" Toronto Argonauts, How to Quit Smoking, Coffee House with the Good Bro- thers, Movie: Anne of a Thousand Days, etc. c1w31 FEBRUARY 7, WEDNES- DAY â€"â€" Victoria College A1- umni Theatre Night, 8:30, Hart House, “Little Me" by Vic Music Club. Wine and cheese, Gilbert and Sullivan sing song. Tickets: Mrs. Cluett 293-1431. clw31 HELPMATE INFORMATION â€"Volunteer training course starting February 13. two hours a week‘ Call 884-2721 *1w3l We have 9,463 ready-made picture frames in most styles, sizes and finishes at 50% OFF. All framed, hanging pictures are 50% OFF the price marked on them. We do Custom Framing at very little ad- ditional cost. HOUSE OF 10,000 PICTURE FRAMES 102 Doncaster Ave., 889-4346 Open 9 ’til 6 Mon., Tues, Wed., Thurs, Fri, Sat. Turn right lst light north of Yonge and Steeles. 50% PICTUREI50% OFF FRAMES 0" MORE EXPERT STAFF Adams said the town's first priority must be to encour- age and expedite industrial parks. He asked council to investigate the merits of forming a building and de- velopment committee or an industrial commission to pro- mote development of indus- trial park land once it is furnished by the municipal- ity. Adams said the town must get more revenues from new residential development and from industry if rapid tax increases are to be avoided. INDUSTRY NEEDED “First of all, we must ex- pedite industrial growth to help offset a projected ris- ing mill rate. We must ex- amine our current imposts in order to provide more money to build parks and the recreational facilities that are required. We must find some way to slow down housing starts until we can handle the influx, he said. formation. Those of you who remain from last year know we had to add to plan- ning staff." said Adams. The Markham planning committee includes all the nine members of town council. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill], Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 1, 1973 3 FABRIC AND DRAPERY MILL OUTLET Very soon we “in be nuning about 500 yds.s0uth -on VVoodbine Avenue â€" from our present location across from Knob Hill Farms. Our neW'prenfises “in be exacfly two thnes aslarge.lnight and cheerful. We will be able to display the largest stock of fabrics to be seen anywhere - and our prices will be lower than you can find anywhere else. A widening of No. 7 Highway dictated our move to this new location, and we know you will enjoy shopping in our new surroundings. Lots of free parking and the sarne courteous staff to serve you. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR SWEEPING CLEAROUT PRICES 66” POLYESTER & COTTON KNITS A ridiculous low price. Reg. 82.99 yd. ONLY 45” ARNE‘L SHARKSKIN COTTON 36” PRINTED COTTON SEERSUCKER BEAUTIFUL. Reg. $2.69 yd. 39” 60” BONDED ORLON A CLEAROUT TABLE OF (A5301 58” SWEATER KN ITS 8 Colours. Reg. value $2.98 yd. 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