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Public school board hopefuls debate About 100 interested residents of Ward 3 were present in the gymnatorium of Walter Scott Public School Monday evening to hear all candidates in the coming election. Each candidate was allowed three minutes to present his or her platform and then to par- ticipate in a question and answer period. 3 Ward 3 candidates face to face Four of the six candidates for the three Richmond Hill seats on the York County Board of Education spoke at the Ward 3 Ratepayers all candidates meeting November 18. Candidate Allen Douglas Allen. local ar- chitect, who is completing his first term on the board, told the audience it had taken him a year to 18 months to learn the job so he could make an effective contribution. “It takes time to gain the confidence of the other trustees." He said he would like to build schools which are economical and yet provide the proper environment for the children attending them. He noted curriculum development has become the responsibility of the board and believes a great deal of work has to be done in this area. He said he prefers a three tier system for schools and that in York this is accomplished by junior elementary, senior public and secondary schools in some areas giving the pupils a little better opportunity. “We can» do something to improve the system so all have the same opportunity â€" not necessarily by adding to the present facilities, but by making the best use of the facilities we do have," he said. Candidate Bailie Warren Bailie. a trustee since the board‘s inception in 1969. said the five most There are three can- didates for the position of Ward 3 Councillor â€" John Birchall. Ray Gemmill and Jack Major. Candidate Birchall “Are you happy with the way this town is going? Are you happy with _ the developers?“ asked Bir- chall. “I‘m concerned. I‘m interested in the people of Ward 3 and I’m working for you. I believe we need a controlled growth rate With a 4.3 percent growth rate we will reach the allotted ultimate population by the turn of the century. With that rate the community will be able to absorb the newcomers. Uncontrolled growth will mean that our identity will be lost." Birchall also favors a light standards bylaw to preserve the observatory and preservation of the Langstaff Jail Farm as green belt. He promised frequent meetings with the ratepayers if elected as he believes councillors have to listen to what people have to say. ' Candidate Gemmill “I.feel I have something to contribute to our town," stated Ray Gemmill, \the second speaker. “I think there is room for a big improvement. I am quite aware of all ramifications of our tax dollars being spent Councils have to watch closely to control spending and to control development. With the rpig pipe and proposed subdivisions in- creased vigilance will be necessary. I don’t believe there is any place in Rich- mond Hill for mobile homes." Gemmill would like to see a traffic court established here. potholes in the roads fixed, prompt attention to burned out street lights and a different type of lighting at street intersections so they are easily recognized. He also expressed concern about the quality and quantity of public works such as snowplowing. ditch cleaning, etc. The Liberal The Liberal is published each week by Melrospan Publishing Limited. This newspaper is a member 0! ma Canadian Community Newspaper Associalion and me Audil Bureau at Circulation; THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. Nov. 20. 1974 Home delivery of The Liberal is 60 cents every four weeks; by mail $7 a year in Canada. 10101 Yonge Street. PO. Box 390. L4C 3" CNA 013112 liberal Advertising Supervisor Colin Forsyth. Production Manager Norman Stunden Business Supervisor Mrs. Dorell Stong Circulation Director Peter Line. Art Director Louise Zavarella. TELEPHONEâ€" 884-8177 CLASSIFIED â€"88-l-1105 CIRCULATION â€" 884-1105 VOL. 98 NUMBER 19 Second Class Mail Registration 140.0190 important reasons he became involved in education are his five children. He claimed ex- perience is a good element provided it is coupled with a well balanced approach to the work of the board, but it also can be overrated. “Governments are going to have to learn the people are going to have more say. We have realized through study that we must have smaller classes in the foundation years with more emphasis on reading," said Bailie. Candidate Houghton Robert Houghton, a four year trustee, said he had served on a long list of committees ranging from early admissions to kin- dergarten to community use of schools. He expressed concern as a trustee about the problem of com- munication from the board to the parents and to the voters. “It’s not as easy as it sounds and I am deeply concerned." Houghton said, a study on the structuring of the board is under way with a report expected in March which could lead to changes in the structure to redistribute priorites and jobs. His main concern is the atmosphere in schools and the quality of education. Candidate Major The third speaker was Jack Major, the incumbent councillor, who described himself as a totally involved community worker. "When the big pipe goes in German Mills Creek will not have problems,“ he told the audience. Candidate Johns Rev. Ernest Johns sees the whole issue as “making the democratic process work“. His main objective is getting the local community “The work on it has been delayed so it can be carried out at the time of in- stallation of the pipe. He said negotiations are under way with the City of Toronto for an easement over the jail farm to solve the drainage problem on Duncan Road. He advocated measures to keep illumination to a minimum in developments near the observatory since bright lights hamper its operation. He agreed the jail farm would make an ideal park, but noted that the purchase at present land values ($20 to $25 million) Would be virtually impossible. He said council had a study of the South Yonge Corridor carried out to guide development in that area. During the question period, on the subject of Duncan Road drainage, Birchall said the residents of that road had/come to the Ward 3 Ratepayers who arranged a meeting with council‘s works committee represented by Regional Councillor Lois Hancey and Councillor Lou Wainwright. “Yes, we are getting the Langstaff easement, but this was done under presssure from the residents and I helped them.” “If elected I will try to see that these people and the people of Dollar and Headford get their equal share of work done for the tax dollar paid," said Gemmill. Bus zone fare All three candidates were agreed the TTC operates the Yonge bus line for the municipality on a contract bases. There was a question as to why the fare is 15 cents per zone and only 25 cents for all of Metro Toronto. Birchall said he would have to take a look at it but warned a reduction could cost money. Gemmill thought mini-buses might provide an answer and Major said the difference was in the number of people from which patronage was drawn. “What will happen to our 4Y6. Ontario back into the local school. He outlined the present system with its chain of command which puts seven people between the teacher and the superintendent of education. “That‘s why there is so much discontent around the high school. My daughter was in grade 13 last year and I believe she was short changed. If we get together â€" parents and teachers â€" all decisions don't need to be made by the trustees. I’m going to work toward get- ting some decision making back into the local level." Candidate letters Letters were read from Cathy MacDiarmid and William Monroe, the other two candidates who found it impossible to attend. Mrs. MacDiarmid said she felt the board needed new blood and a female approach. Monroe stressed he wants “The best education for our children”. 0n the subject of contract caretaking, Bailie stated “As a trustee of your money I must be very careful to see that it is spent in the best way." He said that the board has contract caretaking in four or five schools, and that it costs less but also creates social problems. “The local caretaker has more interest in his school, I like the savings but am not happy with the impersonal aspects, although we have received few complaints." taxes if the jail farm develops or remains un- developed?" was the next question. “It depends on what kind of development occurs there and what goes on in the rest of town,“ said Birchall. “Unless every girl takes the pill and every guy gets a vasectomy we're going to need development,” stated Gemmill. “We would be losing taxes by leaving it undeveloped," said Major. Jail farm park From the floor the question was asked “Why can’t Richmond Hill ap- proach the province or the federal government to purchase the land to maintain it as a park; Why can’t we try to make a joint plan? Why was the town willing to act as aireal estate agent for a developer with a domed stadium and large residential development?” “I don’t think council ever acted as a real estate agent,“ said Major. “Council approved Par- mata‘s proposal in principle with or without a major sports facility,” commented Birchall. “We need a buffer between us and the city. The hill on the jail farm is about the same height as the observatory and anything built on it will be a detriment to the ob- servatory." “Each time a neiv school “It‘s hard to imagine it 10,210A YONGE ST., RICHMOND HILL -â€" Just North of Centre St: CHRISTMAS FUR SPECIAL RICHMOND HILL FURRIERS comes up both systems are examined as to cost and existing personnel,” added Allen. “It’s partly a question of dollars, of location and of the community. We must make sure the cost of caretaking by our own staff does not spiral too high." On the co-operation of library boards and the schools in making school libraries available to the public, Bailie pointed to the co-operation at Lake Wilcox, which is working well. He thought there is a good possibility of more co- operation. “I voted for it when it was initiated, but have voted against it ever since," siad Houghton. “What you lose for a few dollars saved is not worth it. A caretaker does a surprising number of things around the school. par- ticularly in elementary schools. In secondary schools it could be a com- bination." “Most library boards believe these are two dif- ferent services." said Allen. “I feel they should be located fairly close together with the school library accessible to the public and the public library close to the schools to be used by the students. However, one is course-oriented and the other has a much wider basis." “The question should be decided by the community â€"â€" principal, staff, teachers and parents," said Johns. being held as a buffer zone as it‘s only from Yonge to Bayview," said Gemmill. “We will have to see what the developers have to offer. My theory is the provincial government will want it for low cost housing.” “Why did you appear to ignore the opinion of the Ward 3 Ratepayers this year?” Robert Mckee asked Major. 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STORAGE PRICES STARTING AS LOW AS Residential - Industrial - Office 1ML'MBER: UNITED VAN LINES '1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED areas, but there is room for co-operation," said Houghton. “1 agree on co- operation," said Johns. “The whole purpose of libraries in schools is to get children to love books and start them going to the public library." Junior kindergarten “Is there any possibility of a junior kindergarten. especially in this school?” asked a ratepayer. Houghton said reports on early admission of four- yearolds to kindergarten “had been a shock, showing 20 percent failed in the first two or three years â€" which is not a good thing. However, a junior kin- dergarten where a program is set up for that age group is a good thing, a thing we will try to introduce in the future.” direction. As for the association’s meetings, the first two were held on council nights,“ Major replied. Another questioner wanted to know the can- didates’ stand on the size of schools and classrooms. Bailie said during the past five years the York board has consistently turned down the optimum size recommended for new schools. “I believe high schools should be kept to 1,000, senior public to 600 to 700 and junior public to 350 maximum." Allen said the York board inherited schools of every size and said, “With a larger school you can have better facilities but a school can be too large. But this is often not within the control of the board." Reasonable prices as we do all our own work on the premises Poodle Clipping Pet Grooming New Fall Fashions .SWEATERS o COATS o FANCY & PLAIN COLLARS 8: LEADS 10088 Yonge St. Richmond Hill FULL LENGTH MUSKRAT COAT $350. The POODLE SCENE H Cot‘on Voile Long Dresses Sizes: 513 0rd. $26. & $28 DUDDDDD Famous Maker Polo Shirts Choice of 5 sgyles. S-M-L-XL. Permanent Press Dress Shirts Polyester/Cotton. 1472-17. Lined Leather Gloves Sizes: 8-11. Terry Cloth Judo Robe One Size Polyester/Cotton Boxer Shorts Fancy prints. S-M-L-XL. 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