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“\lll\llllllllmlllllllllllllllllll‘llll“llllll\llllll\\lll\lllll\l\llll\lll The final report of Rich- mond Hill’s finance commit- tee approved by council at its meeting Monday after- noon revealed the following breakdown of the mill rate for all areas in the town. There were 16 mill rates in town again this year with 1975 the target date when there will be only four rates â€"â€" public school residential, public school commercial. separate school residential and separate school commer- cial. Richmond Hill Tax Rate Varies From 22.530 To 30.748 Mills Settlers came to this dis- trict about 1794 after the construction of Yonge Street from York (Toronto). The settlement prospered as a way station for travellers. Known as Mount Pleasant, the community was renamed, following a visit in 1819 by the Governor - in - Chief of British North America, the Duke of Richmond. Mills along the Don River preced- ed the establishment of tan- ncrics and carriage works. OLD TOWN Within the boundaries of the former Town of Rich- mond Hill the mill rates will be: public school residential 24.530, public school com- mercial 27.965, 5 e p a r ate school residential 27.034 and separate school commercial. This will mean a tax bill of 'VOL. 96, NO. 52. The wife stood before. the judge in court here Thursday to face a cheque forgery charge. The hus- band was called to the wit- ness stand. suade :1 Richmond Hill husband from pressing a criminal charge. Provincial Judge Maur- ice Charles had no success last week trying to dis- The judge questioned how it would do any good in the marriage for the husband to have the wife convicted. The husband explained the wife had been away living with an- other man for a month. While away she signed the husband’s name to three cheques totalling $35, “She doesn't have to write the cheques. All she needs to do is come home for the money and she can have it,” said the husband. “The boat’s sunk now . . . might as well throw in the paddles," declared the bus- band. The wife was remanded to have a date set for trial. “Are you sure you want go ahead with this?” asked the judge. Boat’s Sunk Pitches Paddles June 30â€"Squirt Boys’ Softball Tournament â€"Official Opening Legion Hall 1:30 pm July 1â€"Six-team Soccer Tournament CENTENNIAL EVENTS FOR THIS \VEEK A Year Of Celebration Clerk Russell Lynett, who has served Richmond Hill in that capacity for 31 years and the town’s First Mayor William Neal unveiled Centennial marker. $490 for public school sup- porters on residential prop- erty on the average assess- ment of $20,000. A separate school residential supporter on the same assessment will pay $540. a commercial pub- lic school supporter $558 and a commercial separate school supporter $614. FORMER MARKHAM AREA When the new town was formed in 1971 the area coming in from Markham had the lowest mill rate and still remains two mills below the highest rate, which is in the old towu The rates in that area will be: public school residential 22.530 1$450), public school com- mercial 25.965 ($538), sepa- rate school residential 25.034 13500), separate school com- mercial 28.748 ($574). FORMER VAUGHAN AREA FORMER WHITCHURCH AREA The first church, erected by Presbyterians, o p e n e d in 1821, the post office in 1836. By 1835 a railway station was located nearby. A Coun- ty Bylaw, passed in 1872, incorporated Richmond Hill as a village and its council first met in 1873. Town status was achieved in 1957 and its boundaries were greatly extended in 1970. This is the text on a plaque erected in front of the Richmond Hill Municipal In 1971 mill rates in the areas which came into Rich- mond Hill from Vaughan and Whitchurch were prac- tically the same and this year are the sameâ€"just one mill lower than in the old town. The 1973 rates in these areas will be: public school residential 23.530 ($470), public school commercial 25.965 ($538}, separate school residential 26.034 ($520). 29.748 ($594). FORMER KING AREA Total amount to be raised in 1973 is $6,053,106.16 on a total assessment of $238,857,- 367 ($218,418,834 for public school supporters and $20.- 438,533 for separate school supporters). Public school residential owners in the area of Rich- mond Hill formerly in King Township will pay in 1973 on the basis of the following mill rates: public school res- idential 23.430 ($468), public school commercial 26.865 ($536), separate school resi- dential 25.934 ($518), sepa- rate school commercial 29.648 ($593). The levy for town general purposes is $2,050,263.93, for secondary school education costs is $1,414,718.14, for public school purposes is $1,424,011.77, for separate school purposes is $183,069.30 and for regional purposes $877,130.66. Pro Vince Honors Centennial Town Councillor Mike Bevan said that, “In holding the line, council has met with the highest approval of the provincial government,“ and had become eligible for a 6 percent grant, which was passed on to the people. Centennial C o m mitt e e Chairman Robert Warner presided over the 2 pm cere- monies, attended by about 150 citizens. Greetings were extended by Mayor William Lazenby and Chairman Gar- field Wright of York Region. Chief Librarian Mrs. Patri- cia Hart, historian of the Centennial Committee, read a short resume of the town‘s history and professor Wil- liam Ormsby of Brock Uni- versity, representative of the Historic Site Board, spoke briefly of the duties of that board. The unveiling duties were shared by William Neal, first mayor of the town and Rus- sell Lynett, who has served as clerk of the town since 1942 and is retiring at the end of the month. The dedication was per- formed by Rev. Earl Gerber of St. John’s Anglican Church, which this year is celebrating its 125th year of service to the community. Building by the Archaeolog- ical and Historic Sites Board, Historical Museums Branch. Ministry of Colleges and Universities, and dedicated Monday afternoon, June 18. Vaughan Levy Up Slightly Estimates for the levy of funds in the Town of Vaughan for 1973 show a slight increase over last year, it was disclosed at a meeting of council June 18. Council approved estimates in the amount of $5,970, 137, compared with $5,738,216 in 1972. Broken down, the expen- ditures will be as follows: region. $1,202,853; library, $76,446; elementary schools, $1,640,396; secondary schools, $1,463,899; general purpose. $826,345: roads, $760,200. The group adjourned to the council chamber where Mayor Lazenby read a per- sonal letter from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, expressing regret at not being able to participate in the weekend’s activities and recorded the fact that he had received letters of regret from Ontario Premier Wil- The total residential mill rate is 21000, the same as last year. while the commer- cial mill rate is 23.987, down .009 from 1972. Separate school supporters have an elementary school mill rate of 8.143 mills resi- dential and 9.048 mills com- mercial. compared with 7.369 and 8.188 mills. respectively last year. Said Councillor Ab Hol‘ lingshead: “Another lesson to show that development just means more taxes." “It depends on how council and staff treat de- velopment," answered Mayor Garnet Williams. The rates, however. do not include special area levies for services of water, sew- ers, garbage and the indus- trial fire area. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1973 “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity” 2 Elementary Schools Needed In Hill If. Adopt Official Plan As a result, it approved the staff recommendations calling for eight-acre elem- entary school sites to be es« tablished in the Town Park and Palmer Neighborhoods. It agreed also that temp- orary accommodation would be provided for secondary pupils. who would be in the Richmond Hill School and Bayview Secondary School attendance areas. Clifford Grant, assistant superintendent of planning and development. told the meeting that, when the amendment was first be- fore the board in 1971, it was recommended that two elementary schools and one secondary school site be acquired. However. the revised am- endment showed a decrease in density over the first pro- posal. so the recommenda- tion for the high school site was dropped. The board also agreed with a staff recommendation that a school site was not requir- ed for a proposed 46-acre subdivision in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. liam Davis and all members of his Cabinet, from local representatives in the proâ€" vincial and federal houses, from representatives of neighboring ridings and from mayors of Burlington and Kingston. The former town is also celebrating its Centenary and the City of Kingston is celebrating its Centenary this year. Excerpts from the County of York minutes of June 17, 18, 19, 1872, when the bylaw of incorporation was being passed were read by the mayor. One item concerned a petition of James Fuller and others for a grant of money to improve the county line between King and Alâ€" bion. King Mayor Margaret Britnell, seated in the audi- The areas formed would be the Town Park Neighbor- hood, with Centre Street as its northernmost point and Markham its southernmost point; and Palmer Neighbor- hood, south from Markham Road to Hillsview Avenue. The amended areas would consist of 420 acres, and if developed to their maximum capacities. would provide an additional 1,154 elementary pupils, and about 523 Secâ€" ondary school students. Meeting Monday evenings York County Board of Edu- cation said that neither M. L. McConaghy or O. M. Mac- Killop Public Schools â€" the two schools in the attend- ance area â€"â€" could accom- modate the expected in- creases in student popula- tion. Two new elementary school sites will be required in Richmond Hill if a pro- posed amendment to the lat- ter’s Official Plan is adopt- ed. An estimated 153 elemâ€" entary students and 45 secâ€" The amendment, which would phase out several in- dustries north and south of Markham Road and provide residential zoning in their place, is now before York Regional Council for ap- proval. The areas formed would be the Town Park Neighbor- )rmed would lI‘k Neighbor- tre Street as 51; point and southernmost Also faced with six counts of obstructing and assaulting police are Gerald Waring, 21, of Scarboro: Wayne Hog- an, 28, of Willowdale; David Nelson, 25, of Thornhill; and Robert Cadewell. 22, of Whit- ‘ church-Stouffville. ence, commented, “It‘s ob- vious they didn't get it. The road is still in dreadful con- dition.“ A copy of the by- law, handwritten, was also provided for each person present. This bylaw appoint- ed William Trench Junior as the commissioner whose duty it was to take a census of the village. His duties were to take the names and ages of the inhabitants of the village. actually residing Within its limits and to verify these names before a justice of the peace by Dominion Day This census showed more than 750 in~ habitants, the required num- ber. Charge 2 Hill Men Satan's Choice Raid ondary school pupils were shown for the development. The charges resulted from a police car being almost hit by a dune buggy being driv- en without any lights on Concession 6 in Whitchurch- Stouffville. Refreshments were served at the close of the short council session. Reviewing the plan earl- ier in the year, the board commented that a school site wasn‘t required providing the parklands dedicated to the municipality were locat- ed immediately to the south of and adjoining the Sum- mitview Public School site. which would accommodate Grade 8 students would be accommodated at Stouffville District Secondary School. Two Richmond Hill men were among six members of Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club, who have been charged with obstructing and assault- ing police, following a brawl between the members and York Regional Police, June 22. about 10 pm. Wayne Kelly, 25, of 30 Benson Avenue, president of Ontario Satan’s Choice, and John Tortolana, 23. of 99 Crosby Avenue, face six counts each on the two charges. To}tolana also is charged with dangerous driving. Police chased the buggy to a house in the area. where they were met by members of the Satan‘s Choice. who tried to drive them off the property. Also, assurance has been received from the town coun- oil that the parklands will be improved with an under- ground sewer, and the gully will be filled, graded and seeded to make an accept- able play area to be used in conjunction with the Sum- mitview School. Reinforcements were called and the members were taken into custody. (Photo by Stuart’s Sfiidio) has accept- used in 3 Sum- since "‘For the past three years we have prudently and regularly reduced taxes,” Town Treasurer Alex Barton told council recently as the annual budget was made public. TREASURER BARTON Brings In Budget Barton said it has been necessary to increase taxes on a minor scale this year to pay for the additional recreation, parks and fire protection services being pro- vided for the town’s fast growing population. Gener- ally, taxes this year will be approximately at the level they were in many Markham areas four years ago. tial rate this year is 24.262 mills. The public school supporter residential rate is 21.880 mills. For commerc- ial property the rates are 27.622 mills and 24.976 mills respectively. These rates are for properties paying for sewers, lighting and gar- bage collection. Thus the owner of a house assessed at $25,000 will pay annual Markham property taxes of $606.55 if a separate mittee, explained some points in the budget. “We have a real capital works program in parks this year where previously we really had only maintenance. With a parks budget double last year’s, we should see an in s t a n t improvement in parks." said Finance Chair- man Muldrew. Un Pav Val; Actually, the tax rates over the pas-t three years have been a complicated “mixed bag" of figures. They vary by area and category according to type of prop-erty, school board supported and area services received. They also vary according to location in 'former municipal- ities and school areas. Dif- ferent tax areas existed be- fore the re‘cent organization of a single county-wide school board and regional government system. NEW COMMON RATES But this year the geograph- ical differences in the rates within the town have been eliminated. There are com- mon rates for the first time throughout Markham, one for all residential and one for all commercial property. These only vary according to school board supported. Markham Town Taxes Turn Up From now on there is to be only four general rates applying equally throughout the new regional town, in- stead of 12. Area service rates are additional. THORNHILL LUCKY Generally speaking this year the public school sup- porters in Thornhillflget the smallest increase. “Their taxes go up 1.772 mills. This is 85 cents a week or $44.30 for the year on a house as- sessed at $25,000. Hardest hit are the Roman Catholic separate school sup- porters in the Old Town of Markham. Their increase is 2.952 mills. This is a tax increase of $1.42 per week or $73.80 over the year for a house assessed at $25,000. Hit almost as hard are Buttonville, Victoria Square public school supporters. Generally. separate school supporters in Markham this year get a little larger tax increase than public school supporters. RATE FIGURES The 1973 separate school supporter Markham residen- After three years of decreasing property taxes, Markham is having a tax increase this year. The new regional town includes that portion of Thornhill postal area north of Steeles Avenue and east of Yonge Street. It also includes Victoria Square, Buttonville, Unionville and the areas east to the Ontario County boundary. The Gentlemen of the Bush who grew luxuriant crops of facial foliage in honor of Richmond Hill’s Centennial Year had their hour of glory June 22 when prizes were awarded in two classes. Taking top honors in the full beard con- test was (top row, left to right) Norman Stephenson with his pure white beard giving him the appearance of a most benign Santa Claus. Second place in this division went to HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Six Mont/13 0f Centennial Gro Wt/I mills. The public school supporter residential rate is 21.880 mills. For commerc- ial property the rates are 27.622 mills and 24.976 mills respectively. These rates are for properties paying for sewers, lighting and gar- bage collection. Thus the owner of a house assessed at $25,000 will pay annual Markham property taxes of $606.55 if a separate school supporter and $547 if a public school supporter. These figures are for those receiving sewer, street light- ing and garbage collection services. Sewer, lighting and garbage levies are 0.310 mills, 0.260 mills and 0.600 mills respectively for resi- dential property. For com- services. Sewer, lighting and garbage levies are 0.310 mills, 0.260 mills and 0.600 mills respectively for resi- dential property. For com- mercial property they are 0.360 mills, 0.300 mills and 0.690 mills. These rates quoted include property tax- es for all purposes including schools, local and regional municipalities. PROVINCE CUT GRANTS Treasurer Barton in his budget explanation pointed out the town this year has lost revenue in the provincâ€" ial grant category. Also used last year was a $120,000 surplus not available to off- set this year‘s expenes. The town treasurer said some tax increase is, neces- sary from time to time in a growing municipality. The increase set for this year is a reasonable one made nec- essary by reason of increas- ed services, he said. mummummlummuunumuuluuuuuummummmuum Building Inspector Resigns With the annual budget presented. Mayor Anthony Roman thanked the staff and the town‘s committees and boards for all the hard work and co-operation necessary in the budget preparation. MULDREW EXPLAINS North Thornhill Ward 2 Councillor R o y Muldrew. chairman of the finance com- Mr. Hollowell has serv- ed the municipality in this capacity for the past 19 years. Jack Hollowell submitted his resignation as building inspector to Richmond Hill Council Monday even- ing. His resignation will be effective June 29. "We have a real capital works program in parks this year where previously we really had only maintenance. With a parks budget double last year’s, we should see an instant improvement in parks." said Finance Chair- man Muldrew. Up Pay V'ghan Council, Hydro Raise Your Own Pay Week has been recognized by most municipal councils from here to Metro during the past year, and last week it was Vaughan’s turn. Meeting June 18, council approved increases that would give the members $7,000, retroactive to Janu- ary 1, 1973, and $7,500 effec- tive January 1, 1974. At present they receive $5,500. Mayor Garnet Williams will see his $10,000 salary jump to $11,500, retroactive to January 1, 1973, with an- other $1,000 increase starting January 1, 1974. While there was some dis- pute between Councillors Mike B'evan and James Cam- eron as to whether the in- creases were above or below the 8 percent of government guidelines in such matters. neither opposed it in the final voting. The chairman will receive $650 a year, plus $50 for each of the monthly meet- ings, making a total of $1,250 annually. The six commissioners will receive $400 annually, plus $50 for each meeting, for a total of $1,000 annually‘ In 1972 the commissioners received $600, with the chair- man receiving an extra $250. BUY ONE AT REGULAR PRICE AND RECEIVE SECOND ONE FOR 1 CENT MAPLE 10141 KEELE STREET MAPLE 'See Ad on Page 10' Councillor Ab Hollings- head said he felt the increase was "justifiable," while Councillor David Fraser said that his calculation in rais- ing the salaries was that the members had gone up from “55 cents an hour to 70 cents." The meeting also approved a change in salary rates for the chairman and members of the Vaughan Hydro Com- mission. The five judges were Bruno Markhoff of Bruno’s Hair Stylists in Toronto, Tony Mag- aletta and John Duni of Thornhill, Eric Bas- iano of Allencourt Barber Shop and Regional Councillor Lois Hancey. Dr. Bernard Granton and third to Vic Palmer. King of those with neatly trimmed beards (bottom row left to right) was judged to be Everett Baker, with Dale Kenzie in second place and Gil Mercer in third. "We are supplying side- walks in areas previously ig- nored and catching up in areas where they are need- ed," added Muldrew. He also explained that the town‘s provincial grants in three years have decreased from $421,000 to $250,000. PRICE 15¢ PER COPY “This budget is a good budget. Our taxes are much lower than in North York and Scarboro,” said South Thornhill Ward 1 Councillor Gary Kay. ADAMS CRITICAL Markham Regional Con".- cillor Robert Adams w' Thornhill was critical of 1'. provincial grants cut. 6 said the town is suffering from a large inequity in this regard because the provinc- ial grant system penalizes rapidly growing municipali- ties like Markham that have been well managed financ- ially and held the line on taxes over the years. Treasurer Barton report- ed to council during budget study some very interesting figures on comparative tax levels in the various munic- ipalities in this area. TAX COMPARISON According to the Treasury. Economics and Intergovemâ€" mental Affairs Department, the provincial equalized mill rate comparison for various municipalities, with Mark- ham lowest and about half of North York‘s level, are as follows: Aurora 19.732, Mark- ham l2.761, Newmarket 19.- 333, Richmond Hill 16.942, Vaughan 14.916, Whitchurch- Stouffville 14.257, East Gwil- limbury 15.047, Georgina 16.- 066, King 15.722 and North York 23.985. “Especially when water and hydro rates are taken into account. we are far bet- ter off than the (Metro) mun- icipalities south of Steeles Avenue,” said Regional Councillor Adams. TREASURER BARTON “reasonable and necessary” (Photo AContinucd on Page 3) Stuart’s Studio)