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COLUC task force report lands with dull thud in York Region By James Daw Apparently there is neither too much upsetting nor exciting in the COLUC task force report on plan- ning around Toronto â€" at least in the view of some York Region officials. I This mammoth fish did not get away. Don Celsie hooked and landed it in Georgian Bay off the mouth of the Severn River last month. It was 48 Region Planning Com- missioner Murray Pound said the province deserves credit for endeavoring to refine the Toronto Centred Region Plan, but the Central Ontario Lakeshore Urban Complex task force does not go far enough. There is no meaningful discussion of how to achieve the goals and objectives of the “go-east“ development plan so the report is not really a policy document that will help regions for- mulate their official plans, he said. Pound said he does not disagree with COLUC that most growth should occur in the Yonge Street area, the main transit corridor to the north. However he noted the ministry of housing has said it is willing to increase Woodbridge's population allocation from 20,000 to 40,000 This contradicts COLUC‘s preferences. He pointed out COLUC does not mention Thornhill as a separate identity. but lumps it in with the north Metro population figures. But he received assurance last week from the Robarts commission on Metro Toronto. it has “no preconceived“ ideas about the relation of Thornhill to In the area of agriculture. there is only the traditional “lip service" to the preservation of prime lands. without a suggested provincial strategy. Such a strategy is important to York Region as it is in the shadow of Metropolitan Toronto and subject to tremendous growth pressures. he said. The COLUC plan is not much different from York Region thinking. he added. “They have made it clear York is not a high growth area." 2 â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. Jan. 15, 1975 The Liberal is published each week by Macrospar This newspaper is a member 0! H12 Canadian Cu Associanon and the Audit Bureau at Circulahons Italian power versus muske/lunge TELEPHONEâ€"â€"884-8177 CLASSIFIED â€" 884-1105 CIRCULATION â€" 884-1115 Home delivery of The Liberal is 60 cents every weeks; by mail $8.00 a year in Canada. $1.1m! a outside of Canada. No local mail delivery \‘ carrier service exists. HHIII Yongo Street EhCIIA 0:112 liberal Advertising Supervisor Colin Forsth Production Manager Norman Stunden Business Supervisor Mrs. Dore” Stong Circulation Director Peter Line Art Director Louise Zavarella Second CIass Maul Regmr NO. 0190 \'0L.98 NUMBER 29 0. Box 390. [AC “'6. Ontario Closing day care kindergarten Margaret Morphy of 29 Starlight Crescent, Rich- mond Hill. would not suffer economically if the classes cease, But her five-yearold son Scott would lose the enriching and constructive progr'am offered, she said. Mayor Schiller took strong exception to the suggestion Richmond Hill could be used as an “escape valve" or preferred location Gail Varga of Inverlochy Boulevard, Thornhill, ad- mitted she would be in the same position if the kin- dergarten closed. As her son Justin, 5, will be entering grade 1 in September, she will not be affected by the decision. But she sees a need for expanding rather than phasing out daycare programs. In September Mrs. Varga will be looking for before and afterâ€"school care for Justin. If she can‘t make any arrangements, she may have to move closer to her job in Toronto. where rents will be higher. Echoing many of Pound’s comments was Richmond Hill Mayor David Schiller. He said he agreed generally with most statements in the report and was glad to see the province “has been told in pretty strong language it hasn‘t been doing its homework" on the TCR plan. Noting the report has no status as government policy and is more a technical exercise by civil servants, he said the province must commit itself to‘ providing enough services to the east of Metro to attract housing development away from York. Metro there," she added. “She loves it so much she would have difficulty adjusting to me if I had to take her out of it." Metrospan Puhllsh (Continued from Page 3H0" m Pubhshmg Lumned. ommunitv New5paper very four on a year '3' “here inches long and weighted 32 lbs. Don. who lives at 23 Spruce Avenue, proudly displays the giant muskellunge in the above picture. for rapid development in the period of the so-called housing crisis. The report, released just before Christmas, concludes Ontario will have to make the TCR plan “more than a pretence” or scrap it altogether. Mrs. Morphy, a grade 1 teacher, said the program is a beneficial supplement to the halfâ€"day program at McConaghy Public School, that could not be duplicated by a babysitter. “The large number of applicants . . . is indicative of both economic problems of the present time as well as the change in social at- titudes to working mothers,“ he said. “Accordingly there is a desperate need for in- creasing the facilities of daycare for children from the ages of two years until they are ready to go to school," said Chauhan. There should be an ex- pansion rather than a phasing out of any portion of the program, he believes. TCR is a guideline for coping with urban sprawl west of Metro. decen- tralizing growth from Metro and encouraging development to the east. Jay Chauhan of Pem- berton Road. Richmond Hill. who contacted The Liberal on behalf of the parents. protested the manner in which the decision was made. He said the teachers and committee were sulted. In a press release he said the decision was apparently made on the grounds there is duplication with the school program and there are many three and four- year-old children requiring day care. Markham Mayor Tony Roman. who said he has not had an opportunity to read the report. said he would disagree with any portion which is contrary to Markham policies. The planning department is preparing a report on (‘OLUC for presentation next week at the planning committee meeting. Copies of the above tenders may be obtained at the Clerk‘s Department. Municipal Offices. 10.266 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill. Ontario. TENDERS will he received by the undersigned until l2.00 noon E.D.T. J. HOLMAN Acting Clerk Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted (Siafl pho'o by Draper) Town of Richmond Hill Tenders for Construction of THURSDAY. JANUARY 30 TENNIS COURTS parents, regional not con- Besides, Macaulay argued, the OMB’s ruling should “transcend the in- terests of the immediate parties" and citizens in the area. He said the rights and interest of the entire population of Metro Toronto should also be considered. He added the airport is a valuable service with significance for the entire region. Testimony before the board showed there will be a demand for 263,780 movements from the airport by 1980. but the airport’s limit is somewhere between 200 and .250 thousand. To date. the largest number of take-offs and landings m a year was 212,031, 85 percent of which were for training flights. There are approximately $6.5 million worth of assets tied up in the airport land and related buildings. There are 224 planes operating from there full time. Buttonville Airport was first licensed in 1944 when it was just a grass runway and one hangar. Now it is the fifth busiest in the country, a major training centre, a designated international port of entry with a small customs office, a heliport and a site for a charter airline service, the OMB was told. The extension of the runway is intended to in- crease the margin of safety for landings and provide greater flexibility for coping with varying weather and wind conditions, he argued. He said-it'had been shown by expert testimony 0 different planes could se the airport than presently use it and the longer runway would not permit more traffic. He said there is no other loeation for such an airport. Mr. Wright was unop- posed in his bid for the post Richmond Hill is also objecting on the grounds additional noise would jeopardize plans for residential development in the area between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street, north of Highway 7. But Macaulay argued there would be no additional noise or irritation resulting from the longer runway. In fact. he said. both could decline as a result of the improvement. Garfield Ernest Wright, York Region’s first and only chairman since its inception four years ago, will continue to occupy the top chair for the next two years. (Continued from Page 1) airport might require the closing of Buttonvilie by the turn of the century. The submission referred to the general aviation airport as “essential to the economic well»being of the region.” The municipality} is supporting the claims of neighboring ratepayers that the airport should not be allowed to extend the runway for fear it will mean more flights and more norse. Trustee William Laird of Georgina Township said it struck him as “peculiar” that some of the veteran members, who claimed that expenses were “over- whelming,” were prepared to run again without any promise of getting more. Also. trusiees shoulan't 7‘downgrade their ability by saying more money would result in better people on the board. Markham Trustee Gary Adamson said he couldn‘t support an increase at present. They had been elected-to do a job and should do it. (Continued from Pa gel) Trustee Donald Cameron of Vaughan. agreed. They were elected to do a job and the public had placed its confidence in them by doing so. He also felt people were “feeling the pinch“ from inflation. RICHMOND HILL THORNHILLâ€" AURORA NEWMARKET Wright is York Region's first elected chairman Sheet, Pillowcase Tablecloth Service “I personally’reéent the implication,” Public school trustees double own salaries Airport healing o CLEANlNG 8 CENTRES Board of Health â€" Brit- nell, Buck, Moran, Ratcliff, Schiller. Chairman Wright termed his election “an electrifying moment" and also “a vote of confidence”. Committees named The ieeting, which was attendr ‘ by an overflow crowd 'timated at about 200 pe le, also named its committees and board appointments for the next two years. They are as follows: Engineering â€"â€" Mayor Margaret Britnell of King; Erik Larsen, Georgina Township; Mayor Tony Roman, Markham; Councillor Gordon Rowe, Richmond Hill; Councillor Ray Twinney, Newmarket; and Mayor Garnet Williams, Vaughan Health and social ser- vices â€" Mayor Evelyn Buck, Aurora: Mayor Britnell, Mayor Dave Schiller, Richmond Hill; Ron Moran, Markham; Mayor Gordon Ratcliff; Whitchurch - Stouffville. Planning â€" Councillor Bob Adams, Markham; Mayor George Burrows, Georgina; Mayor Bob Forhan, Newmarket; Councillbr Dave Fraser, Vaughan; Councillor Lois Hancey, Richmond Hill; Rolling. Police commission Twinney, Roman. Metro Conservation Authority â€" Adams, Britnell, Hancey, Ratcliff, Williams, J.A. Bryson. Mr. Wright’s nomination was seconded by Mayor Gladys Rolling of East Gwillimburyl She said that, under his leadership, “some great steps forward were taken and he is well qualified to continue his leadership for the next two years." Mr. Wright's previous tenure was through ap- pointment by the provincial government. However, legislation at that time, called for an election of the chairman from council by its own members, or else the appointment by council of someone at large, at the conclusion of the chair- man’s first term. after being n! iinated by Vaughan Mayor Garnet Williams at the inaugural meeting of regional council last week in Newmarket. It was the first time the region elected its chairman. Mortgages get quick action That addition to your home or cottage â€"get it done now so it will be ready in the Spring. Borrow the money you need from Victoria and Greyâ€"the old established company that has been custom building mortgages for people like you since 1889. Start your Winter work today at Victoria and Grey. WCTORM and GREY ylbl Ufilfl and U1 lL'JI TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 Open Saturday 9-12 for your convenience 884-1107 10355 Yonge St., Richmond Hill Trustee Keith Hargrave of Taken over a period of time worked out to “60 cents an hour our time is worth that.“ Other views: Trustee Douglas Allen of Richmond Hill, said his architect’s firm lost money through his board involvement, and a $500 stipend would help toward breaking even. Separate School Trustee John Stephens of Markham felt a raise now was premature, but also suggested “an impartial tribunal" be set up to look into the matter. Hill trustees Trustee Warren Bailie of Richmond Hill felt they had a “disinterested tribunal” in the staff report outlining the conditions for honoraria and expense reimbursement for trustees. Laird said DATED at Richmond Hill this 9th day of January, 1975. Mary Elizabeth Woodcock, Administratrix of the Estate of Herbert Everrett Woodcock, by her solicitors, Messrs. Lawlor, LeClaire, Stong & Nevins, Barristers & Solicitors, 10265 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill, LJ. Ruby, Manager All persons having claims against the Estate of Herbert Everrett Woodcock, late of the Town of Richmond Hill. in the Regional Munici- pality of York who died on or about the 6th day of October, 1974 are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 1975, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the un- dersigned shall then have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable for any person of whose claim he shall not then have notice. Reverend Robert K. Shorten of Richmond Hill United Church, conducted the invocation. Provincial Court Judge Clare Morrison ad- ministered the oath of allegiance and declaration of qualification to Chairman Wright. Following the meeting, a reception was held at the Newmarket Community Centre. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Herbert Everrett Woodcock. Ontario Board of directors, Royal Agricultural, Winter Fair Association, Roman. Color guard The Queen‘s York Rangers, under Colonel Michael Stevenson, presented the colors to Chairman Wright in the opening ceremonies. Board of directors, Seneca College of Fine Arts, (four years) Britnell. Metro Industrial Com mission, Garfield Wright. Canadian National Exhibition representative, Rowe. Vaughan; James Jongeneel Markham; Floyd Perkins Richmond Hill; R.G Henderson, Vaughan. York County- Hospital Board â€" Twinney, Buck. York Centralr Hospital Board a Adams, Rowe. Georgina, the raise . .Surely Trustee Norm Weller of Aurora said the pay raise should have come 10 months earlier to compensate those who lost money while negotiating the teachers' strike. Trustee John Raniowski of Schomberg said, . . . “You’re going to earn your money. Trustee William Laird Georgina said they shouldn't feel they could raise their pay at taxpayers‘ expense after only 13 days on job. Trustee Dorothy Zajac of King, moved the salary motion be deferred. but lost. Wheel Alignment We make it easy at :fiEE‘fign Tll‘eStone Stores ' RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND HIlI. 884 Trustee Robert Houghton of Richmond END-OFâ€"SEASON VAL U ES 0 N Firestone A big, wide drift- fightgng tire with super-husky nylon strength! The Snow 'Champ really [Ives up to H5 name, Built to go along. long way. . . with a traction tread â€" Open Thursday and Friday Evenings to 9 pm. 'Most cars including Datsun to Toyota. Parts a. installation extra it required 1/2 price plus one dollar F78-15 9 With y nylon ,, "' ‘ 7 " «V ‘eSnow -. ' A :{lz/‘éwes $ I 3 5 I I. t. N I; ;A a long 9835“ FREE INSTALLATION "for women who deserve the best” )4 Levendale Rd. Richmond Hill. 884 Every care . . yes every car . . . needs a wheel alignment from time to time. 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