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A plan of a modern senior citizens' housing develop- ment with oneâ€"bedroom units refilScTriE Tlfie'"trédifi6nal bachelor suites. was un- veiled at a meeting at King City Community Centre last week. And if all goes well. construction ebuld begin sometime in March or early April. Purpose of the meeting was to hear objections and other comments about King Township Council‘s amendment to the Official Plan, which would rezone lands housing the proposed development from com- mercial to residential. The approximately three acres of land are located at the west end of Dew Street in the centre of King City. No objections Not one objection to the amendment was heard during the course of the evening, although the citizens in attendance â€" mostly elderly â€" had plenty of questions for the chair- man. Councillor William Long. and other spokesmen for the project. Senior citizen demand must be substantiated for King project to be doubled to 52 units Mr. Long said. however, that if people still wanted to comment at a later date they could do so in writing. “Couldn‘t that further delay the project?“ asked one woman. It could. Mr. Long said. but that was the democratic right of people. 3 Peace and 3 Happiness § to A" Christmas means many things to many people â€"â€"- to the postal workers it means mountains of parcels, an avalanche of cards and heavy postmen‘s bags. To numerous residents of the area it means an opportunity to earn some extra dollars in congenial company. Seasonal workers (left to right) Ethel Edwards and June Csicsmics are busy stacking one of the piles of cards which have swamped the Richmond Hill Post Office in recent days. " £3 E ran CHRISTMAS § JAMES RYAN FAMILY 8. STAFF ‘ at from THE LIBERAL. Tuesday. Dec. 24, 1974 â€" CANINE CONTROL NEW YEAR And The Assisting Councillor Long were Sidney Kaye and Glen Taber of the Ontario Housing Corporation, sponsors of the project; Architect Howard Chapman; Gary Wilson. King planning technician; Gordon Brush. area services branch of York Regional planning department; and Cam Duncan. King deputy clerk. Councillor Long. who is chairman of the King planning committee. asked Mr. Brush to describe the purpose of the amendment and asked for comments on it first before discussing the project itself in full. Could reach 52 The building was designed for a future expansion to 52 suites. and the project was supported by the Region of York. Mr. Brush said the amendment resulted from a request of King Township Council to establish a 26-unit housing complex, plus a custodian‘s suite. on septic tanks in an area now designated commercial. Speaking to the possibility of future expansion later in the meeting. Mr. Kaye said it would depend on the need. If a demand could be sub- stantiated soon enough, they would be included in the present plans. as 52 suites would be cheaper to build than 26. Christmas busiest time at Richmond Hill Post Office He said the‘OHC had a capital cost allowance for furnishings, lounge and landscaping. In answer to a question later, he said no arrangements had been made for indoor recreation facilities. Rent stays same The OHC had added to and improved the essentials and had kept the rent static. although each unit now costs twice as much. In answer to queries, he said all the units would have one bedroom. with-Abe ex- ception of the custodian's suite, which would have two. Floor space would be 460 square feet, with second floor units having balconies and first floor units having small patios in front. There would be outdoor recreation facilities. benches and possible garden plots. Average rent for the units was $42 a month, and in- cluded all facilities. Other features of the units showed one parking space for each four cars. as parking was mostly needed for visitors. There was (Stan photo by Draper) a protected W & P MOTORS l'I'D. RICHMOND Hlll There was no elevator in the building. At present. they were only included in three- storey buildings, and up. landscaped area on the sunny side of the building, while the lounge led to a covered patio in the back. There were also laundry facilities downstairsi Mr. Taber checked again later on and found the maximum rise to be 634 inches. When asked about stairs. Mr. Taber said the latter had a maximum rise of 714 in- ches. That wasn‘t good enough‘ said his questioner. they should only be 5‘2 in- ches. ’ Financing the develop- ment is 90 percent federal and 10 percent provincial. To be eligible for the units. people have to be 60 years or over and reside in the area for at least a year prior to applying. Basis of need They would be admitted on the basis of need. with each situation taken “as it comes." Each room had individual mond llill Post Office during the I974 Christmas rush with the regular staff of employees augmented by many seasonal workers. In the above picture a line of sorters are busy coping with the annual deluge of greetings. llega Woldonga is the hard-working sorter in the foreground (‘hristmas cards by the hundreds of thousands have been handled at Rich- SEASON’S GREETINGS Mr. Long also assured a resident in the area that council was doing a road needs study of Dew Street and plans called for im- proved road and street facilities there soon. Mr. Long told the gathering that. if there were no other objections to the amendment. the plan would then go to the Ministry of Housing â€" it would not have to go to the OMB â€" for ap- proval, and this would likely to a be a speedy matter. Mr. Kaye said tenders would be called even before that time. ‘ heat controls. with a yestibule. ,living room. bedroom. kitphen and bathroom. Walls in the building would be fire resistant. News from next door NEWMARKET: Young arsonists are blamed for a rash of fires in garbage disposal units along Main Street and in shopping plazas. At least a dozen such blazes have been reported since October 26, one of them just as the Santa Claus parade ended. The town has five full-time and 28 volunteer firemen. May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Yuletide season. and our sincere thanks for your kind support. Many “Christmas-related undertakings are promoted which, in order to stay I within the law, provide a nominal service for a few individuals while producing an exorbitant profit, g WARREN RAMER-DOUG RAMER g a ww’uw ..... m... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmgmmmmfl l Swanmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgamps; We’re delivering our season’s greetings right to your door.‘ The merriest Christmas from our house to yours. For your loyal. friendly patronage, our gratitude. MERRY CHRISTMAS â€" HAPPY NEW YEAR ' FROM (Stall Christmd§Greeti n photo the quiet contentment which comes from within. Our special thanks to the patrons we serve for puttir their trust in us. RAMER FUELS Dr‘ aper) May your holiday be filled with peace and serenity Don little Ford _ The'iosers had the last mdflast week at the final ineeting of the year for York lgRbgipnal Council. The management 8 staff w Taking the opportunity to wish their ‘colleagues luck in the new ‘yehr and to say goodbye were defeated Mayors Joe Dales of Georgina-Township and Bill Lazenby of Richmond Hill. Mayor Dales, who lost out to former Mayor George Burrows, said the democratic processes had come out with “two fine gentlemen, Dr. Burrows, and Erik Larsen". Larsen took over as Regional Councillor from Robert Pollock. It was with “no great sorrow that I take my leave." Dales said. Mayor Lazenby thanked both Chairman Garfield Wright and the staff for their help,during the past two years. He also thanked his He also thanked his colleagues, some of whom he said would miss “with regret" and “some with pleasure.” Mayors' goodbye Police warn against false charity requests The Ontario Provincial Police have issued a war- ning to all business places and people to be on their guard against phoney requests for charity, or for advertisements in public service publications. in Toronto, said in a press release operators of several small businesses recently reported they had been asked to buy advertising space in publications. The impression was given that the publications were supported by the OPP. The OPP “does not solicit funds or advertisments for cmy purpose. Nor does the force support the solicitation of funds or advertisements for any publication or campaign," the inspector said. Inspector Fred Blucher, director of the community services branch of the OPP 51KI!IKKKKHIKRNKKKIKKKKK‘IKKKlfllfll‘IKIluj $3010):)3hlhlhhhhlhhhhhMhhhhlhhflhlhlhlhhlls Z MONTGOMERY’S TAVERN§§ mamas; @1015!) Yonge St. South - Richmond Hill 10355 Yonge St. Richmol - 884-1107 L]. Rub MMMS MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR K . . g We’re wnshmg all Our customers and f n: M: )h/s 1|- fhe best that Christmas has to off: much more. Many thanks for you continued patronage. TRUST COMPANY SlN SUBURBAN RADIATOR FROM MANAGEMENT & STAFF From The Management 8. Staff MANAGER ANDSTAFF 0 ‘We welcome this joyéus season and share its peace and tranquility with our many friends. MKKBIW! AND