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It‘s a distinguished honor. the “Order of the Rose", but it‘s almost unheard of for six members of one sorority chapter to earn it. But these girls of the Xi Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Richmond Hill achieved the plateau and were honored last week. They are, left to right, Judy Smith, Markham Road‘s grade separation may be one step Closer (9 reality. Leonard I’rusky and David Samuel from Bond Structural Steel. owners of property needed for the railway overpass, ap- peared before council asking for assistance Monday. The assistance they referred to was in obâ€" laining a zoning amend- ment for their property and a site to relocate the plant, within the municipality. The Region of York has made an offer of $108,900 to Bond Steel for the .605 acres needed for the Robin had just finished delivering The Liberal to customers on the second floor of the Royal Bank Building located at the corner of Yonge Street and Crosby Avenue last “Oh no. What went wrong,” was the first thought of 12 year-old Robin McIntosh when the elevator door closed tight and then nothing hapâ€" pened. Girl stuck 10 minutes in Hill elevator Road's grade separation nearer to reality Laddie comforts Robin McIntosh after her frightening ten-minute confinement in an elevator. Robin‘s biggest concern was her pet she had tied outside the Royal **********************‘kt‘kt FOR INFORMATION 745-7350 CALL 884-1 368 *‘k‘ki‘kt‘kiii'tt‘ki‘k*‘k‘k‘kt‘k‘k‘k‘kt 8th ANNUAL PEE WEE TOURNAMENT FEATURING 20 TOP PEE WEE TEAMS COME OUT AND SUPPORT MINOR HOCKEY 9:30 TUES. 8:00 am WED. 12:00 NOON THURS AT RICHMOND HILL ARENA DECEMBER 26.27.28 TUES., wen, THURS. overpass on Markham Road. Although the company owns more than 16 acres at that location the property needed for the regional road will necessitate the removal of major buildings. Richmond‘ Hill‘s new official plan has designated this area residential which will also mean the relocation of the business. This is agreeable to the owners if they can find an acceptable site, at an acceptable price, and if the town will rezone the property to a density higher than the “I thought I heard footsteps running out of the building." she said, “and I was going to be left alone." After pushing all the buttons in vain, Robin pressed the fire alarm which frightened her. Wednesday. and was taking the elevator to the main floor. Robin said she panicked at that point and Bank building while delivering last week‘s The Liberal to offices in- side. (,_Liberal‘. Photo by Bruce Hogg); ' designated 28 persons per acre‘ Mr Samuel quoted the change in the housing market and the expense of relocating the plant as the main reasons for the density figure not being high enough. "It‘s not heavy enough to make it financially feasible," said Mr. Samuel. Bond Structural Steel will need about 10 acres within the muncipality to relocate and although they have been working with the town‘s planning department, they have not yet found a suitable location. When voices responded from the other side, Robin's main concern was her dog Laddie that she had secured outside the building. The Richmond Hill fire department rescued Robin by prying the door and within 10 minutes she was united with Laddie. hollered and kicked at the sealed door. ‘ Shirley Lynch, Diane Matheson, Doris Clusiau, Elaine Balogh, and Lola Buckles. The “Order of the Rose" is achieved only after 15 years’ outstanding service with the sorority' u an...“ “Inn... in. DA“ ‘Ilnllnnn Mayor Dave Schiller pointed out that the municipality was “limited” in finding a location for the company as most land in Richmond Hill is privately owned. Councillor Lou Wain- Mr. Samuel said Bond Steel would not make a binding commitment with the region for the over- pass until they find a location. Lynz‘on named new president Richmond Hill‘s director of recreation‘ Lynton Friedberg has been elected president of the Society of Directors of Municipal Recreation. Mr. Freidberg has just finished terms as vice president and treasurer of the association Highway 407 concept presented Thursday ,yyHANDBAG Senior Project Manager for the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Len Dutchak, said he intends to update the committee on study results as well as identify some unresolved problem areas such as relocation of the existing Highway 7. Concept for the proposed highâ€" way was presented to the works and planning staff of the town in October‘ Richmond Hill Engineering Committee members will be treated to a slide presentation of concept design plans of the proposed Highway 407 this Thursday morning at 8 am. In a letter expressing initial reaction to the project Com- missioner of Works, Bernie TopOrowski expressed areas he would like reviewed. The town would like an in- terchange at 16th Avenue and Highway 404 to provide more direct access to the municipalities proposed in- dustrial area. The ministry has proposed an interchange at Leslie Street and Highway «107 and will investigate the future upgrading of the in« tersection at Highway 7 and Leslie Street. Up to 9.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 0" 10.00 To 19.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Off 20.00 To 39.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 on 40.00 To 49.99 . . . . . . . . 10.00 Off 50.00 & Up ... 15.00 Off Sheridan Mall, Pickering. Sheridan Mall, Mississauga 588 Bloor West. Commerce Court. Charles Promenade 923-5708 (Liberal photo by Ron Wallace) 2613 Eglinton E. Hillcrest Mall. Cloverdale Mall SALE STARTS DEC. 12, 1978 wright said he felt council decisions and meetings were just “prolonging the agony" for the steel company. the town and the region. “Thiurty years ago they said we needed a grade separation,“ rhe_ sa_id. “ahd they‘re still harping on it." (‘ouncillor Wainwright proposed a workable committee, one with time to meet during the day with the property owners and the region to come to an equitable conclusion. It was decided Coun- cillors Wainwright, Rowe and Duffy and Mayor Schiller will sit on the committee to “get things rolling“, as Councillor Wainwright put it. Mayor Schiller said he felt the key to the problem is relocation â€" zoning is not insurmountable. “‘If we can get over this hurdle. I don't see any other hitches,“ he said. ALL BAGS ON ENTIRE STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 on . . . . . . . 10.00 Off In a letter to the town, Len Dutchak from MTC said the ministry felt that an interchange at 16th Avenue would “create serious adverse operations of the Freeway and also have a detrimental impact on the Buttonville Airport". Mr. Toporowski also expressed concerns regarding future noise levels and traffic levels on developments in the area. The ministry has promised an environmental impact statement as part of the planning and design process. of the town including safety conditions at Rockwell and Doncresl Roads, local arterial and collector roads and municipal boundaries. Mr. Dutchak said the ministry would be happy to work with planning staff on other concerns “We would encourage the ministry to seek out municipal and public input." said Mr. Toporowski. MTC are prepared to present the concept phase of Highway 407 to council immediately and welcome the views of the public. said Mr. Dutchak. An information centre is planned so that interested perâ€" sons can review the proposals. Council will convene afternoons Regular council meetings in Richmond Hill are to be split â€" as was the council that passed the motion. Beginning January 1979. meetings in council chambers will be held the first and third Monday of each month, as usual. but will alternate between afternoon and evening meetings. Councillor Lou Wain- wright brought up the issue last Monday evening requesting all meetings be held during the day. He din councillors the fact He directed fellow councillors‘ attention to the fact neighbouring municipalities have af- ternoon meetings as does the Region of York. Senior citizens and those on shifts would find afternoon meetings easier to attend. said (‘ouncillor Wainwright and council would find it easier to get information from staff already in the building. The suggestion was hotly argued by those members of council who felt it should be held in the evening so the maximum number of citizens could attend, “I! denies ratepayers the opportunity of taking part when decisions are made," argued Mayor Dave Schiller. “It will remove us from the general public once more,“ said Councillor Mike Burnie. Councillor John Bir- chall declared he felt council had taken great The Santa Claus Parade Fund came out on top this year. Dave Barrow, chair- man of the parade committee said after meeting all expenses, $300 was left from donations made by Rich- mond l-lill merchants. “It‘s a far cry from $7 Santa parade netted $300 strides to develop par- ticipation and mentioned citizens and council members alike would have to take one-half day off work to attend the meetings. Councillor Al Duffy voiced the concern council members might defer issues to a meeting Following is a list of people chosen to represent the public on the various Richmond Hill Citizens' Com- mittees: (‘ommittee of Adjustment: Paul Hunter. Marylo Graham, 'I‘om Graham. Council names citizen committees Property Standards (‘ommitteez Bruno (‘lemm. (‘ivic Improvement: Bruno Clemm, Cyril Mendes, Shirley Stanley. Stuart Casement, Dino P. Salvatori, Bill Mirrlees, Andrew Walker. Penny Spence. Irwin Peters, Joan Hooper, Bernard Barrett. Library Board: Lewis Clement. Fence Viewers: Arnold Mortson, Wesley Clark. Lloyd Murphyl Parks and Recreation Committee: Andre Chateauvert. .Bruce Richter, Ken McKeown, Ed Spence, Tom Simp- son, A. J. Underhill. Hydro Commission: Ross Farquharson. Local Architectural Conservation Advisory The excess money from this year‘s parade will be used to purchase donation stickers, or decals, such as those used by hockey or soccer associations, for the 1979 parade. (SHOP 'N SAVE AT last year," he said Plans for next year’s parade include the upgrading of the quality of the floats, said Mr. Barrow. Six bands have already been booked for next year and Mr. Barrow said the committee will now remain relatively inacâ€" tive until the middle of August. Hope your holidays chime with happiness, good health and good fortune! Our thanks. MM ED TUCKER 881-2603 Christmas Wishes ALLENCOURT PLAZA v BAYVIEW 8 MARKHAM Kinnear Pontiac 9612 YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL AVAHABLE ONLY AT ALLENCOURT @1 Bayview & Madde Rd., Richmond Hill WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES [ESEEEE TOASTMASTER SWEET MIX. SLICES BABY DILL CHASE AND SANBORN IGA ASSORTED FLAVOUBS DELMONTE ASSORTED COLOURS CRUSTY BREAD ROSE PICKLES FRUIT JUICES FANCY PEAS PAPER TOWELS SPECIALS EFFECTIVE TIL SATURDAY DEC. 23/78 THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. December 20. 1978 â€" 8-3 that would best serve The v‘ their constituents, to four thereby impeding the (‘orcora whole process of be put government and made it January ineffectual. Meetix Ward 5 councillor. Bill (‘orcoran suggested , a compromise â€"â€" have alternate meetings to give everyone a chance. Committee: Mary Dawson, Leopoldine Dobrzensky. Bob Black» burn. Pat Hart. David Fayle. Marylo Graham. Andrew S. Walker. Ruth Brownley. Duffy. John Birchall. Social Planning â€"â€" Mike Burnie. Senior Citizen Liaison Dave Amos and Mike Burnieo gm 01/3 MANY mum 5 CLIENTS g WE WISH/l gMERHY CHRIS TMAS *3 & EA VERY HAPPY & g PRUSPEBUUS E IIIEW YEAR EMMMMMMMMMMMMMMS kmwwwwwmwwmwwwmw ('OL'NCIL APPOINTMENTS LACAC H Al Duffy Arena Board 7 Greetings And with our greetings, a sincere expression of gratitude to our customers PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS 10350 YONGE ST., RICHMOND HILL Gordon S. Wood (The Royal Bank Centre) 14OZ TIN 1 LB. BAG 16 OZ. LOAF 48 OZ TIN 2 ROLL PACK 15 OZ JAR Meetings will be held at 2:15 pm. and 7:15 pm. preceded by a half hour question and answer period with council members attending on a voluntary basis. The vote was split five to four with councillor (‘orcoran's amendment to be put into practice in (‘hamher of (‘ommerce liaison com mittee â€" Mayor Schiller and Dave Barrow $269 599 599 399