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Gorilla death still a m ys tery Toronto man charged in Thornhill murder Mitch Edwards (19) of the Provincial Junior A Rams clicks in fine fashion here as he flips the puck behind Toronto Nats goalie Shaun Simmons in last week’s 9-6 Richmond Hill win RICHMOND HILL â€" Three all- candidates forums will be broadcast live on Cable 10 Television during the Richmond Hill civic election campaign. They are scheduled for the-thfee Tuesday nights prior to the Dec. 6 election: Nov. 16, 23 and 30. Tentative starting time is 7 pm. Similar televised forums will be held for candidates in other southern York Region municipalities and for York County board of education. Allâ€"candidates forum planned RICHMOND HILL â€" Scientists at the forensic laboratory of Guelph Veterinary College continue tests on the body of Angel, the 10â€"year-old gorilla which was owned by Ruth Bowman of 90 Birch Avenue. Crime rate RICHMOND HILL â€" John Ferguson, 34, of Gerrard Street in Toronto, has been charged with non-capital murder of Tracy Kundinger, 18, of Monsanto Court in Thornhill who was killed in August of last year. NEWMARKET â€" York Region’s crime rate rose more than 12 per cent in the first nine months of the year, Police Chief Bruce Crawford reported last week. At that time, the girl's strangled body was found by children playing in a park behind German Mills Public School. “People certainly aren’t getting any nicer to each other,” the chief com- mented in releasing statistics showing a steady increase in violent crime throughout the region. York Regional Police have been working on the case ever since. Only violent crime not to increase over the same period last year was murder and attempted murder. There have been two murders this year compared to four in 1975. There were Ball park work promised RICHMOND HILL â€" The much- maligned ball diamond at Town Park is expected to get at least $24,000 worth of improvements before next year's ball season rolls around. Part of the money will go to improve the drainage of the field. The snack bar, toilet facilities, seating and light standards are also to be improved Richmond Hill Ball Assdciation is A whole year has passed since Richmond Hill recycling depot opened for business. A hard-working team of volunteers keep the project going, but there’s a continuing need for public par- ticipation. It‘s open house there Saturday morning. Page 01. Still undefeated after seven games, Oak Ridges Dynes Jewellers are on top of the standings in Mid-Ontario Junior B hockey league. OWI This week's index of news and advertising features is: Waste not, want not Inside The Liberal Church directory In the Hill Scheduled events Yesterdays Car care Editorials The black mountain gorilla was confiscated from Miss Bowman's home three weeks ago by the Ontario Humane Society. Society officials said the animal was in agony due to gangrenous sores on its body. “We are having certain tests done on the animal’s inner organs to determine whether there are any foreign bodies," Don Hepworth, society chief inspector, told The Liberal Tuesday. According to Hepworth. the society has photos of Angel taken prior to its death, but has not yet released them for publication. Crown Attorney Iain Cunningham said he recommended the accused be sent to Penetanguishene after he had refused to co-operate with police. her Richvale home “We’ll just have to wait until the tests are completed." The Liberal has tried to reach Miss Bowman for comment over the last two weeks, but there has been no answer at “I can‘t say yet whether or not she (Miss Bowman) will be charged," Hepworth said. Dr. Cooper said he felt Ferguson was unfit to stand trial. and on welfare He said Ferguson had been examined by Dr. Gerald Cooper, a psychiatrist at York-Finch Hospital, who described his behavior as “very bizarre.” Assault cases were up 12 per cent over last year, and robberies were up 15 per cent. three cases of attempted murder in the first nine months last year and none so far this year. turning over $8,000 to the town from its snack bar proceeds. An additional $8,000 will likely come from Wintario, and the town itself is committed to providing between $8,000 and $12,000. A total of 820 thefts over $200 have be reported, 45 per cent higher than in t e same period last year. Thefts under $200 were up slightly. i The park came in for steady criticism this past summer when the com- bination of heavy rains and poor drainage kept the field in poor con- dition. Probation violations more than tripled this year, Crawford said, while drug and fraud cases were down slightly‘ (y Up120 Police said the accused was single Letters A4.A6.A7 Vital statistics Bll Kresge‘s Krl-8 Hillcrest Mall Hm1-8 Bad Boy Bb1-20 GEM stores Gml-s Edwards pulls the trigger Airport rules backed by federal officials BUTTONVILLE â€" Last summer, Toronto Airways extended the runway at Buttonville Airport without the permission of the local planning In Ward 4, salesman Claude Hen- derson this week announced he will seek the council seat currently held by Marylo Graham. RICHMOND HILL â€" At least one of Richmond Hill’s six wards is already assured of a contest in the December election. Mrs. Graham, chairman of council’s planning committee, earlier stated she will seek re-election for a second term. Henderson, 41, of 191 Elgin Mills Road W., has lived in Richmond Hill 16 years and for seven years was a coach and convener for the Richmond Hill Midgets in minor hockey. He is employed as sales represen- tative for Whitefield Meat Packers. based in Rexdale. Previously he owned a meat business in Oak Ridges. Scott Pearson, 5 Helen Avenue, Thornhill, received the Principal’s Prize and gave the valedictory address at Langstaff Secondary School’s commencement exercises last Friday. Pearson is shown getting a handshake from Principal William Armstrong. Established 1878 Langstaff valedictorian Richmond Hill Edition at the local arena. The Rams went on to drop 9-4 and 2-1 games to Royal York and North York Rangers. The Rams are at home to Royal York next Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. authorities It may be one of the last airports to do this. The federal ministry of transport is planning changes in regulations; Wedneéday, October 20, 1797â€"6 “I would like to get more industry in town.” Henderson commented. “The homeowners can’t carry the entire tax load, and we need to start working now. to attract firms to come here.“ Henderson also sees a definite need for construction of small apartment units in Richmond Hill. “Most people can‘t afford the kind of luxury apart- ments and the houses that are here now." he said. In announcing her decision to seek re- election, Mrs. Graham said she was eager to continue with council programs already begun or in the planning stages. Her main interest is in the town’s Official Plan, scheduled for completion sometime in 1977 11:: 1mm] ’ln Essentials Unity, in Non-Essentials Liberty, in all things Charity" (Photo by Hogg) these will require small airports to comply with local zoning requirements before they expand. This information is contained in a letter from York North MP Barney Danson to Transport Minister Otto Lang. It came out of a meeting involving officials from the town of Markham, the ministry, the airport and represen- tatives of the Association of Involved Residents. The residents have been trying to put the lid on airport expansion. Danson said the meeting dealt for the most part with operational changes which may be possible to alleviate problems of residents. Bircha/l to defend Ward 3 council seat RICHMOND HILL â€" Ward 3 Councillor John Birchall has decided to seek a second term on Richmond Hill council. Birchall, 28, is chairman of council’s bylaws, procedures, fire and personnel committee; vice-chairman of the finance committee and a member of the planning committee. He also serves as council representative on the arena association, responsible for operation of the three arenas in Richmond Hill. Completing the Official Plan, a lighting standards bylaw and a new fire prevention bylaw are among his main concerns for the next council term. Among his accomplishments, Bir- chall cites council’s endorsement of his recommendation that the major portion of Langstaff Jail Farm be kept in public ownership, included in the Parkway Belt West. He also prepared council’s first procedural bylaw. Birchall says he believes in “con- tinuing public dialogue through monâ€" thly rotating ward meetings, public question and answer periods at council, and a periodic ward newsletter.” Marylo Graham heads planning committee (Photo by Hogg) 80 pages RICHMOND HILL â€" The proposed widening of Yonge Street between Highway 7 and Major Mackenzie Drive is a step closer to getting started. This week, Richmond Hill council was asked by the ministry of tran- sportation to arrange a meeting to discuss the project. The initial get- together will likely be within one month. Plans for the Thornhill section of Yonge Street have already been determined by the ministry and ap- proved by York Region council and Markham and Vaughan councils. Between Steeles Avenue and Clark Avenue. the street will consist of three lanes in each direction, plus a con- tinuous twoway left turn lane. From Clark Avenue to Highway 7, the street will have two lanes in each direction. continuous two-way turn lane, and separate bus bays. Richmond Hill Mayor David Schiller saii he is pleased that “at long last” the ministry is inviting the town to begin discussions on the project. The council will advocate con- struction of two 12-foot lanes in each direction (they’re 10 feet wide now) plus bus bays and a turn lane. _ Schiller seid council doesn't believe the turn lane must necessarily be continuous all the way to Highwayr7. “Perhaps it hould' be br'oken' by boulevards with grass and trees." he said. "It’s importance to consider the appearance of the main entrance to town." Yonge Street is already being used to capacity, according to York Region engineering studies. And by the early 19805 its traffic is expected to at least double These include curtailing hours of operation and directing flights away from urban areas. Markham Councillor Bob Adams said he saw a plane doing touch and gas (touching the runway and taking off again, a flight training exercise, at 11 pm. one night. “At least now, we have a number to call.” -Danson said Transport Canada is to monitor complaints received about unauthorized aircraft movements. The same group and a representative from Richmond Hill are to meet next Tuesday. Transport Canada regional superintendent G.W. Lloyd will present a proposal “to alleviate as much as possible the annoyance caused by air operations.” An analyst with Shell Canada Ltd., he lives at 282 Paliser Crescent. Claude Henderson . wants more industry John Birchall . seeks second term Price 20 cents