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Fimcss. In )nur heart you kmm' it‘s right. Mrs. Hancey has been in council for nine years, and has been a regional coun- cillor for two years. And in her expert opinion, she is not qualified for the position of mayor. Andy Chateauvert, the incumbent councillor in Ward 1, was asked the same question in a recent in- terview. His answer to the question was he had only How do you feel today? Her answer was that at this point in time she didn’t feel she was qualified for the position. Lois Hancey, who is a candidate for that position, was asked a question regarding her running for mayor. The question was, “When you ran in the last election you gathered more votes than any other can- didate. With this mandate why didn't you run for the office of mayor?" On Tuesday night November 19 on Cable 10 television’s program Mandate ’74. the interviews for regional councillor candidates took place. Dear Mr. Editor Amateur mayor food for thought This is the first indication that this town is aware of pollution and I will be most disappointed if it is discontinued after the three- month trial period. If people The sorting of cans and bottles does take time, but I personally feel it wor- thwhile. But there is no reason why people could not have a cardboard box in the garage for papers to be put out for Thursday’s re- cycling. Unfortunately, most people are too busy, or more likely unconcerned. about pollution. 1t annoys me to no end when they put their papers out to the Friday garbage. I would like the students of Richmond Hill High School and teacher Mr. Roy Clifton to know there are several people in Ward 4 who are very concerned about pollution and the present re- cycling programme in Ward Dear Mr. Editor Ward 4 peeple interested in pollution and reâ€"cycling pannr IP51" 7/0” ‘ â€"- Reduce bussing out of the community The association is aware there is one taxi licensing committee in the Region of Waterloo which has under its auspices seven town- ships. Therefore we can see no reason whatsoever why WE NEED: â€"â€" Full public disclosure of Board business ~(‘hanges in senior administration Cab owners getting 'runaround' from Markham, Vaughan towns As you are no doubt aware, the Region of York Cab Owners Association has been asking for some time now for one taxi license plate to cover Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill towns under one taxi licensing commission. Dear Mr. Editor ALLAN TOWN OF VAUGHAN FARQUHARSON For SCHOOL BOARD '[7/0/7 At the moment some people, with no proven business experience, are attempting to take over important offices in our municipal government. With pressures from the south, Richmond Hill is now at the crossroads, and needs experienced people at the Having been in the same business in Richmond Hill for almost 50 years, we are impressed with the value of experience. We believe our business has kept pace with the growth of Richmond Hill and that this is partly due to the fact many employees have proven their worth by their long association with us. And thus, experienced people are all the more valuable. -- More classroom support â€" Parity in schools â€" facilities and programs â€" Better employee & taxpayer relations Dear Mr. Editor I am a cbncemed citizen who feels that the office of mayor is not to be held by an amateur. MRS. SANDRA RUSSELL, 62 Palmer Avenue, Richmond Hill. {our years experience and that was not enough to take the mayor’s chair. How can Mr. Schiller in all his wisdom feel he is qualified for the position of mayor with only 2 years council experience and no regional experience. Perhaps if it only takes one-half day to pick up the re-cycling material in Ward 4 (I am not sure of this but it is quite conceivable) perhaps if the remainder or part of the remainder of the It seems quite apparent many people are too busy or uninterested in the problem of pollution. 0n the other hand there are many who are. just talkihg about it. I wrote a letter to Works Commissioner Bernard Toporowski regarding this matter, as follows: would make their views known perhaps all of Rich- mond Hill will have this re- cycling programme. It would speed up the regular garbage programme slightly, but most important these ar- ticles can be re-cycled, The waste in our society is inexcusable and it's about time people took more in- terest in pollution instead of just talking about it. I wrote a letter to Works be more involved than appears on the surface. Why then do Markham refuse completely to acknowledge what ,is the only solution to the taxi problem and We feel we have been given more than the ‘runaround’ from Vaughan and Markham for long enough and have come to the conclusion there has to this cannot work for the three towns involved in the Region of York, namely Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. â€" York County resident for 10 years â€" 4 children graduated from \'.C. schools â€"â€" Many years experience in industry â€" Former Insurance & Real Estate salesman â€" Former manager office machine business â€" 9 Years a Teacher in York County â€" 3 Years Tech Manager in Canadian Arctic â€" Member Richmond Hill Legion - Member R.C.A.F. 1944-45. 1951â€"56 â€" Served on many Y.C.B. Ed. committees ~â€" Advisory. Budget. etc. â€" Know senior administration & many staff i that the office of Best personal regards to not to be held by an A you and your staff. TOM DAVEY, LNDRA RUSSELL, Public Relations Officer, er Avenue, 74 Leisure Lane, d Hill. Richmond Hill. Experience important in mayor, councillors - Return to the three R‘s â€" Keep Woodbridge High School in Wood- bridge â€" Review of priorities Aquatic Club says thanks Newly arrived citizens in Richmond Hill may find it difficult to make a choice of candidates, so we urge them to study the candidates’ business experience and background. We have en- joyed living in Richmond Hill these long years, and hope we may continue to do so because of the excellence of our local government. In line with the content of this letter, we are voting for Dave Stephenson for Ward 4, and Lazenby for mayor. ROBERT LITTLE, 54 Arnold Crescent, Richmond Hill helm. The next few years are critical and it is im- portant to have wise decisions by those elected to make them. Thanks again from all members of the club. But the second point of this note is to thank The Liberal for its long standing coverage of Richmond Hill Aquatic Club. In particular the picture spread of our young swimmers was much appreciated this week and should do much to promote awareness of the op- portunities for young swimmers in this area. First. congratulations on your appointment as editor. The typography already reflects a new and brighter style while the editorials remain thoughtful com- ments based on sound knowledge of local con- ditions., Dear Mr. Editor As we have proceeded this far, I would greatly regret the dropping of this most worthwhile practice. It is the first step this town has made to show any concern about pollution, with the exception of the high school students. MRS. MARLENE TURNER, 147 Chassie Court, Richmond Hill. wards were added after the end of the present programme it could be accomplished by two men on the truck instead of one, for the full day.. President, Region of York Cab Owners’ Association, Box 688, Oak Ridges. We urge you gentlemen to consider seriously this implication which could result in much adverse publicity for such an obvious solution to ease this problem. PAUL ARNOELD, Vaughan sit and refuse to acknowledge or say anything which will help the situation at all. I would like to ask Mr. Birchall, who is chairman of the ratepayers association, if he was so concerned about Mr. Major showing interest, why he chaired meetings on evenings when Mr. Major I asked if Mr. Major had been informed of the meetings, many times, as I felt he should be there to hear the requests and problems of the people he represents on council. Mrs‘ June Kirby, who was one of the ratepayers association organizers, always stood and said she didn’t feel it was necessary for Mr. Major to be at the meetings. That he wouldn’t have the time and that she felt it wasn‘t his job to be at all meetings of ratepayers associations but as a ratepayer in Ward 3 he could attend. My main concern is for my own ward and who represents it on council. Mr. Birchall stated Mr. Major, our present councillor, showed no interest in at- tending meetings of the Ward 3 Ratepayers. At every meeting I attended, and l was asked to attend from its inception to help organize the group, Mr. Birchall always managed to draw to the minds of those in attendance that their councillor wasn’t interested enough to be there. Dear Mr. Editor In my opinion the Meet the Candidates meeting for Ward 3 Ratepayers, was the best display of dirty politics I have ever witnessed! The only showing of honest concern was among the candidates running for School Trustee. They all seemed to put the welfare of the pupil first. This year, it has come to my attention at least one regional candidate is soliciting single ballots from the voters. Such ballots This is clearly in violation of the spirit of Section 47 of the Ontario Municipal Act which specifically states a voter may not vote more than once for any single candidate. ‘ This in effect gave that candidate two votes, by depriving the competitors of the second one that should have been cast. Once again the threat of unethical practices at the polls exists in Richmond Hill. At the last election (in 1972) one of the candidates for regional council had an organized group of can- vassers advise residents to cast only one vote for that candidate, instead of the two to which a voter is entitled. Dear Mr. Editor his year. it has come to ERIC GEORGE, attention at least one Candidate for Regional ional candidate is Councillor. citing single ballots from 413 North Taylor Mills, voters. Such ballots Richmond Hill Meet candidates meeting display of dirty politics L e tz‘ers Unethical practices in local elections For further information Committee Rooms 8198 Bayview Ave. Telephones 297-3202 889-9114 Res. 889-8069 Roy Muldrew has the Expen'ence So please, people of Ward 3, if you want your proper vote, contact the three men who say they want to do what is best for you and form your own opinion. Do get out on December 2 and exercise your right to vote. (MRS) Beth Golding, 416 Wenlock Avenue, Richmond Hill I feel anyone willing to spend the number of hours required to represent a ward on council should be given a fair chance to do so and Mr. Major has not been given that chance, he is being crucified unfairly. Councillor Andy Chateauvert commented on Channel 10 that John Major was one councillor who gave a reason for voting the way he did on council indicating to me that Mr. Major took enough interest to research matters to be voted on. I also take exception to Mr. Birchall stating on Channel 10 Tuesday night that he was chosen chair- man of the ratepayers association by about 75 people at a ratepayers meeting in Walter Scott School. At that meeting he introduced himself as chairman and said there had been a meeting at Mrs. Kirby's home of 22 persons (of which I was not one), and the people on the platform with him had agreed to hold office until the association was properly formed at which time there could be an election of of- ficers. It is my intention, when elected, to move that the Town of Richmond Hill revise the present system. With six wards, two groups of three should be created, each group to elect one regional councillor. This will prevent such abuse of the democratic principle in the future, just as the ward system did for the election of town councillors. had to attend council meetings and therefore could not possibly attend the ratepayers association meetings. Is Mr. Birchall really a concerned citizen or a mouth piece for someone? Then, when the challenged ballots are considered by a judge, even if they should be allowed, the taxpaying public will at least be made aware of the unethical political behavior of that candidate. should be challenged by all other regional candidates at election night. On December 2 in Markham In the meantime, while waiting for the “Big Pipe”, a serious existing problem would have been corrected, particularly in the Lake Wilc0x area, and hopefully additional badly needed housing would have been obtained. If and when the “Big Pipe” arrives it would be a simple matter to connect to it. I‘m positive there will be requirements for lift and pumping stations along with holding tanks. Therefore the presently needed sewage system could be con- structed, now, with these requirements in mind Yes there is the “Big Pipe" system in the future, I say good. However action is needed now to correct the local sewage problem. The only needed requirement is a sanitary sewage system. The know- how is available for the construction of a sewage disposal plant that could meet present day en- vironment requirements. This area has an already established business area, schools, churches, public transport and community facilities, with the capability of being ex- panded and improved, In addition there is an already established water supply system that has the capablility of being ex- tended. is not suitable for homes calling for basements. But this land could readily accommodate homes such as the modular type recently shown at the Rich- mond Hill Plaza or the wartime homes which were constructed as tem- porary homes during the 1939-45 war in and around many towns in Canada and which are still in use today. There could be senior citizen type properties, townhouses, single family dwellings ranging from low cost to the most expensive type, rental units, etc. It could have community parks around Lake Wilcox and the other small lakes, walkâ€"path type parkland along the Plumber and creeks that flow into and from the lakes. There are acres of land available that In the Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox area of Richmond Hill there are hundreds of acres of land that is not suitable for agriculture but would be ideal for residential housing. This area has the potential for a beautiful residential community within Rich- mond Hill, with a light commercial and~or apart- ment strip along Yonge Street. The cost of housing has become impossible and the sooner all citizens and governments at all levels become concerned the better. Then and only then can brakes be applied to halt the cost spiral. There are those who are Those that have housing quite frequently forget those without Dear Mr. Editor mgionnl councillot councillo: to muldtcuyl The town would have to initiate or request such a scheme as I’m certain the provincial or federal governments will not suggest it. Take a good hard look at the property in the Of course their actions must be swift and speculators must be kept from buying ‘up the properties involved. Governments can freeze and expropriate land for airports, new town sites, etc. Why not a freeze of lands for housing in an already established com- munity within the boun- daries of Richmond Hill? If governments at all levels would forget their politicking and act quickly, particularly in the north end of Richmond Hill, a freeze on the area could be placed which could provide a considerable number of housing units at a reasonable cost under a low cost housing arrangements. These substandard dwellings are not all grouped together but scattered in numerous locations of the town. Council has passed a by-law which if enforced, and I emphasize EN- FORCED would stop further deterioration and could be the first step in upgrading the below or substandard housing that now exists. The bylaw I refer to is the Minimum Housing Stan- dard. There are homes or dwellings in this area and throughout the Town of Richmond Hill which are being lived in that are substandard. These should be weeded out with provision, made for replacement to relocate the occupants to other ac- commodation within the immediate area if this is their desire. concerned about additional housing disturbing the environment, particularly the natural aspects of the area, especially the lake and river. However, already serious damage has resulted from numerous man made mistakes of the past. Corrective action is required now to make the lake and river areas a place of natural beauty. IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR RICHMOND HILL On Monday, December 2, you and I will have the privilege of exercising one of the many freedoms which those Canadians fought to preserve: the right to vote as we choose in a democratic election. Sadly, though, if the voting pattern of our 1972 municipal elections is followed, only a few of us will actually go and cast our ballots. For on December 4, 1972, 64 percent of Rich- mond Hill’s eligible voters declined to vote! In 1970, 83 On Monday, November 11. you and I paused for a moment in our work to remember those Canadians who died in two world wars. Dear Mr. Editor There is already a com- munity in the north end of Richmond Hill and I am certain there are other areas in the south end of I am given to understand a proposal was put forth to council to control the growth of the Town of Richmond Hill from the old town site out in a fan spread motion, ie. expanding from the centre out. I most definitely disagree with such a proposal. At present there is a form of a freeze on the properties involved. This freeze is enforced by the lack of sewage facilities, water supplies, frontage requirements, separation bylaws and other numerous stumbling blocks. These barriers are doing nothing more than forcing the prices of existing residential and usable vacant properties upward by creating a shortaee. Yes, it would take a lot of money. But under good cost sharing arrangements with both federal and provincial governments, plus development property separation levies, it could be swung. And the monies would be well spent at little or no cost to the present residents of Richmond Hill. north end of Richmond Hill and I am certain anyone conld see the potential. V .u.\......_, u Vvlll unity in the north end of ichmond Hill and I am zrtain there are other 'eas in the south end of Yours for a better Rich~ mond Hill. WALTER SINCLAIR, 67 Puccini Drive, Oak Ridges Get out and vote! WARD 4 ELECT MARYLO GRAHAM THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1974 Such apathy is dangerous. It places the increasingly important job of electing representatives in the hands of a few. It’s our future. Let’s all vote for it on December 2. TOM WHAR’I‘ON, 77 Arnold Crescent Richmond Hill. If I had been one of those non-voters, I do not know how [would explain my lack of action to our long-dead Canadian fighters. Such apathy is inexcusable. It can only mean that most of Richmond Hill's citizens are not concerned about the quality of their local government. percent declined to vote Oh yes, another one of my concerns is to be identified as a resident of Richmond Hill, not Oak Ridges, Melody Acres, Tem~ peraneeville or RR3, King City I write as a concerned individual resident of Rich- mond Hill. I have no financial interest in the properties involved. The only property I own is that on which my home sits, and there is a mortgage on it. I am not politically af- filiated; I don’t even belong to a ratepayer association. I am not a snokesman for any individual, group or in- cumbent government representative. Who am I to be ex- pounding thse ideas? I am a concerned resident of Rich- mond Hill, who would like to see sanity come back to the price of housing and properties. town in the same position. I say yes, we need planning, but don't hold back an area with the potential this and other areas have for housing. Give the north end of Rich- mond Hill sewers and good planning and time will close the open area between old Richmond Hill and the Oak Ridge community.