Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 7 May 1975, p. 3

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He said the site is outside the core area with the A submission was made December 18 of that year for a maximum of 96 units with a building height of 67-70 feet. He told the committvee preparation of plans was begun in 1973. About 90 victims of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy. blindness, mental retardation. arthritis, polio‘ and other mental and physical disorders. who range in age from six to 60, are taking part in a riding program in this area established by the Com- munity Association for Riding for the Disabled. The association was established in 1968 and has grown from four or five volunteer helpers. three stroke victims and one horse. to a chartered 7 The developer was represenfed by Eric George. Richmond Hill Council’s Planning Committee unanimously decided April 23 that an application by Belpark Construction Limited for rezoning of its property on the south side of Hunt Avenue to allow multiple housing (designated in brackets in zoning Bylaw 66-71) is still premature. No decision has been reached as to whether an inquest will be held into the death of three children struck down by a freight train on an unguarded trestle north of Steeles Avenue at Dufferin Street last week. according to the office of Coroner Dr. John Devlin of Aurora. The accident occurred April 29 about 7:10 pm. There was a similar fatal accident recently on the Hunt Ave. multiple housing rezoning request turned down by Hill council Second fatal accident on same line The group Mohday learned about the operation of the big telescope in the big dome at Dunlap Observatory. 7 From Sundaiy until today Richmond Hill Rotarians have been responsible for their billeting and transportation as they visited many points of interest in this district. A , A group of six Rotarians from District 199 Israel are concluding almost a month spent in the Toronto area as part of Rotary International’s Group Study Exchange. 90 victims of mental, physical disorders are out riding horses Left to right are Richmond Hill Rotarians Doug Hinchclil'fe and Neil Mann who were hosts for the day to six Israeli Rotarians: Economist Avi Margalit; Group Leader Oded Eliashar; Ihor Group of Israeli R0 tar/ans en tertained here No decision on inquest into Vaughan Town death of three children on railroad bridge The proposal was heard by the planning committee May 8. 1974, and was held in abeyance because of lack of services. he said. Asks consideration Since it is probable that interim services could be available in late 1976 or 1977. he said. and since the zoning amendment would probably take a year or more and the site plan agreement would add several months to that. he asked the committee to consider starting work on the zoning amendment. “The site plan agreement could contain a clause.” he said, “stating that no building permit would be proposedGOfootheight limit. issued until services are Dr. Devlin‘s office, said. however, the question of an inquest was still being inâ€" vestigated. The program isicarried out at the Ashmount Farm. near Novice riders may also be given moral and. if necessary. physical support by other volunteers walking beside the stirrup. same rail line in the Thor nhill area of Markham. Killed were Corrine Amos, 11; her brother, Chris. 21/2; and Tammy Ross. also 2“, all of 765 Steeles Avenue. Willowdale. organization involving more than 90 volunteers, an equal number of riders and eight lively. but well-behaved horses. - The volunteers groom and tack the horse, help in the mounting procedure from a stirrupheight platform. and lead the horse at a walk or trot. York Regional Police said the accident occurred on a Still investigating “I have seen absolutely nothing to indicate this municipality is going to get any services under the in- terim servicing" stated Hancey question “Where is your client prepared to provide in- dustrial or commercial assessment to offset this residential development?“ asked Regional Councillor Lois Hancey. “In this case he is not prepared to do so because his to_tal holdings are zoned residential,“ replied George. Mrs. Hancey pointed out that offsetting assessment is a requirement of the Official Plan. available According to CN engineer Edward McQuaid, 47, of Belleville, the children were walking with their backs to the westbound train. Tried to run After sounding his whistle and pulling into an emergency stop, McQuaid said he saw Corrine trying to Stouffville The association is now trying to raise $200,000 so it can establish its own quarters and expand its program. Now the use of the nings and week. C.A.R.D. also needs $25,000 annually for its running expenses. Each child and adult rides once or twice a week and a physiotherapist is present to supervise the exercises which are done on horâ€" trestle over a small stream about 150 yards east of Dufferin Street. where there are two rail lines. They also spent an evening with the Richmond Hill Rotarians. In this area they also visited Gibson House in Willowdale, Pioneer Village Toronto City Hall the Toronto Star the McMichael Gallery and the Glen Haffey Conservation Area They lunched Monday at the Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club and then paid a visit to Ronalds Federated. Prociuk, observatory staff member; Nimrod Rotem (administration), Leonard Lurie (export marketing), Rafael Rahat (telecommunications), and Daniel Weiler-Ravell. physician. association has arena six mor- one evening a get her brother to run to the west edge of the bridge. “If we pass the amend- ment and the site plan agreement we are com- mitting ourselves. In two years you could be facing another council and the safeguarding clause could be changed," he said. Service question Mayor David Schiller also stated his belief the municipality should not be rezoning until it is known what services are going to be available and to what areas they are going to be allocated. The children had been staying with Tammy’s 14- year-old uncle. Lois Amos, mother of Corrine and Chris. works part time at Highway 7 restaurant. Councillor Andy Chateauvert. The three were thrown to the fiorth edge of the bridge, dying instantly. Corrine had telephoned the restaurant to say she was taking the two children for a walk‘ Refreshments will be available and picnickers will be welcome. Admission is $5 per car. Memberships at $5 or donations should be sent to C.A.R.D. c4) Treasurer R. Bulgin, 38 Kirkbradden Road East. Toronto, M8Y 2E7. The committee's decision not to accede to the developer‘s request was unanimous. June8party A Paddock Party is planned for Jokers Hill, King Township, June 8, from 12 noon to 5 pm, which will feature equestrian demonstrations, including C.A.R.D. riders. seback (Photo by Hogg) Two Richmond Hill residents and a Willowdale man face charges of causing a disturbance by swearing and resisting arrest, following an incident on South Taylor Mills Drive, Sunday. Procedure for handling and distribution of agendas and reports were approved by Richmond Hill Council at its meeting Monday night. All agendas for council and committee meetings will be available for distribution at 3 pm on the Thursday preceding the week during which the meeting is to take place. York Regional Police said Constable William Miller checked a bike in front of a Maple residence and found the serial number obliterated. A routine check by a Rich- mond Hill policeman, resulted in the recovery of We stolen motorbikes and possibly parts of others. Further investigation led tothe check of a Concord residence, where another bike with its serial number removed, plus a number of motorcycle frames were located. These agendas will be hand delivered to members of council and resident members of committees. to The Liberal, to all libraries within themunicipalityand to all municipal departments by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting. Youth charged Facing charges of possession over $200 is Daniel Wardrope, 19. of Maple. 2motorcyc|es, parts are recovered by police Town affairs opened up by Richmond Hillcouncil On an 8-1 vote Richmond Hill Council Monday night agreed to ask the Region of York Engineering Com- mittee to rescind the bylaw it passed March 25. setting speed limits on Elgin Mills Road between Yonge Street and the easterly town limits. The only dissenting vote was cast by Regional Councillor Gordon Rowe. who is chairman of the region‘s engineering com- mittee. in the To“ Reasons along this three resi and two between Richmond Hill Council asks region to reconsider speed limit bylaw passed for Elgin Mills Road 2 Dr. V8 â€" Auto â€" Power Steering, Power Brakes â€"â€" Radio, Lic. JLV319 Sebring Plus. 2 Dr. Htp. Air Cond.. V8, Auto, Power steering, Power brakes, Radio, Lic. AWW774 4 Dr. V8 â€" Auto â€" Radio. Power Steering, Power Brakes. Defogger, Lic. DWVOBQ $2495. 1’2 ton, 6 cyl. Std. Trans. Lic. T43â€"866 1973 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE 1972 CORONET CUSTOM 1970 PONTIAC LeMANS asons given were that ; this section there are residential entrances two entrances to the 1974 F100 PICKUP s2995. $1 895. $3495. will be members resident Arrested on the first two counts were Michael Fox. 34‘ and James Fox, 24, both of 92 Rockport Crescent. Humber College is located off Highway 27, three miles north of Highway 401. men resisted arrest Evening courses in salesmanship, public speaking, philosophy of law enforcement, the citizen’s role in an urban community, insurance accounts and basic shorthand and typing are among those being of- fered in the spring con- tinuing education courses at Humber College's North Campus. Registration is now in progress. ‘ Members of the public will have access to them in the libraries and in the town offices from Friday noon on. and they will be kept on view for one week following the meeting. The Wright Street Library (main branch) will be requested to keep a per- manent record of agendas indexed for easy access by the public. Library record All department reports will be delivered to the Wright Street Library when publicly released and the library will be requested to keep a permanent record of them, indexed for easy access by the public. Humber College offers set of evening courses Higher limits From that point westerly (Towns of Markham and Richmond Hill) to apâ€" proximately 3.600 feet east of Bayview Avenue. the speed limit has been set at 50 mph. On this section of roadway there are 13 residential entrances, one commercial entrance, one entrance to a nursing home, four field entrances and two farm entrances. Victoria Square Community Centre. There the commissioner of engineering recommended that the speed limit remain at the existing 40 mph. Limit raised From the point ap- proximately 3,600 feet east of Bayview to Yonge Street. the region‘s new bylaw has raised the speed limit from James Stevenson, 23, of 2 Dr. Htp. Air Cond., Buckets, Console Landau Vinyl roof, Beautiful condition Fully powered, Lic. JEU847 4 Dr. Htp. Power steering. Power brakes, Radio, Vinyl roof, Lic. AMA657 2 Dr. Htp., 6 cyl., Auto., Power steering, Radio, Custom interior, Lic. DWU279 4 Dr. Htp., Air Cond., Radio, Vinyl roof. Light Pkge., Body Side Mldgs., Lic. HPN472 1968 BUICK LeSABRE 1971 COUGAR XR7 1974 NEWPORT 1972 SWINGER $3295. $2395. $1 095. $4095. For more information call 678-9195 or 6764200. The campus is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm, Friday from 9 am to 4: 30 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 noon. Altogether more than 2,500 people have already enrolled in about 200 part time day and evening courses. Other popular courses are sailing, ladies’ self defence. recreational horse riding. ceramics, elements of law and understanding human sexuality. Willowdale, faces additional charges of being drunk in a public place and of having an outstanding committal warrant from Metro against It is also planned to run a regular “Civic Corner" advertisement in The Liberal. listing the time, date and place of council and its committee meetings along with a list of the main topics to be discussed. him Reports will be considered publicly released when they are introduced in any public meeting of council or one of its committees. unless the head of the committee to which the department is responsible advises the department head the report is not yet public. Regular ads It is also planned to run a regular “Civic Corner" advertisi This despite the recognition that along this 6000 foot section of road there are three residential entrances. seven com- mercial entrances. two in- dustrial entrances, two field entrances. two entrances to the Richmond Hill Curling Club and seven in- tersections. 307mph to 40 mph The remainder of the residences along this stretch have reverse frontage and have no direct access to Elgin Mills, it was said. Councillor Andy Chateauvert said he couldn‘t understand the rationale of the region ”at a time when this council is under pressure from our citizens to reduce speed limits in the interests of safety“. Councillor John Birchall expressed deep concern over the region's action without consultation with this municipality.“ Addresssing Regional Councillor Rowe. he said, “You did not advise us of this action on the part of the region. “I think it‘s important the municipality should be allowed to comment before any change of this nature is made. “I suggest you should advise us. consult with us and take our suggestions back to the committee you chair at the region." Committee rules “I have to accept the recommendations of the engineering committee.“ Rowe replied. “I‘m under nobody‘s jurisdiction and l 33933“ $439523 COFFEE AND END TABLE WASHER SPIN DRYER Only SET? $3950 FREE COFFEE & FLOWERS FOR THE LADIES BEAT THE HEAT 4-PIECE LIVING ROOM 11111 HAVE A HEART LOVE SEAT 112T yo R K 33.31333... AIR CONDITIONERS M31590" THE LlBERAL. Wednesday. May 7. 1975 â€" 3 HOW ABOUT A 3-PCE. HOOVER PORTABLE DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE 883-1570 883-1570 2 3900 nr 310 mthlv Mayor David Schiller said he tried to get the bylaw rescinded at the regional level without success. “It's only a speed trap." countered Rowe. “It’s only a money maker for the ab lorneyâ€"general‘s depart~ ment. don't accept that respon sibility.“ Regional Councillor Lois Hancey recalled the setting of the 30 mph Speed limit was determined by Richmond Hill Council after much thought “and I take umbrage at this raising of it.‘r' "I support this bylaw all the way and believe it‘s quite realistic. A man I know was fined $49 for speeding on Elgin Mills when there was not another car in sight." he said. mthly KEEP HER COOL

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