Funds will be here, he believes York School Board (‘hairman Don (‘ousens is “highly optimistic“ the Ministry of Education will approve funding for a new elementary school in Risebrough and a high school for Unionville. as a result of a meeting with officials last week He claimed he, Plan- ning and Building (‘hairman Harry Bowes. Director of Education Sam Chapman and Markham Mayor Tony Roman gave one of the best presentations he has ever seen. “If a good reception is dependent on a logical. concise presentation of all TRUCK AND GEAR GONE A 1971 GMC three-quarter-ton truck was stolen from~Rockett Contractors on Meadowview Ave. in Thornhill. The theft was beteen 11:30 am. on June 23 and 7:30 am. on June 25. The truck was taken to a nearby field and when it was recovered it was missing a radio, delco heavy-duty battery, a snow plough blade and a hydraulic lift system, all worth $1,200. He was taken to 28 Division and later released for a Family Court hearing on August 20. GORMLEY CATTLE RUSTLERS Two steers worth $800 were stolen from the property of Guy Dibles on Leslie St. at the first concession north of the Bloomington Sideroad. The theft occurred between 5 pm on June 23 and 5 pm. on June 24‘ Efforts to locate the man have proven negative so a warrant for his arrest for mischief to private property and common assault, was issued. BREAK-IN On June 28 between midnight and 2 am. while Lester Stephens of Claridge Dr. in Richmond Hill was sleeping. his house was entered. A thief got in through a window seven feet off the ground and ransacked the premises. Stolen was $1,200 worth of camera equipment. CHILD ABUSE At about 1:30 pm. on June 24, a 30-year-old Maple man assaulted his one-year~old son. As a result. the child‘s mother informed York Regional Police and on June 25, the man was arrested for assault causing bodily harm. STICKY SITUATION On June ’26, a 22-year-old Aurora man was fired from his job in Richmond Hill. He then became violent and kicked in a washroom door. He also assaulted Laco Sahgalik of Gatehead Rd. in Willowdale, by pouring a pot of glue over him. The youth was held in custody for a show cause hearing on June 26 on charges of impaired driving. refusing a breath test, theft over $200. possession over $200, and mischief to private property. His parean were notified. An investigation showed he was impaired at the time. He was arrested and taken to 28 Division where he refused to give a breath sample. VANDAL IN STOLEN CAR Between June 25 at 11 pm. and June 26 at midnight. a 16-year-old juvenile stole his mother's car and drove it to Lake Wilcox Public School in Oak Ridges. He drove the vehicle across the front lawn of the school several times. He then left and drove westbound on North Lake Rd, where he became involved in an accident. On June 19 she attended 28 Division in Richâ€" mond Hill and provided police with information in the matter. Her husband has been summonsed for common assault to Family Court on August 14. DOMESTIC DISPUTE On June 14 at about 6:30 p.m., a 48-year-old Thomhill man whipped a Baymark Drive woman in Thornhill with an electrical cord, causing welts to her back. BAIT MAN FISHED IN During the months of May and June, 1979, the Jonathan Bait Supply Company at Lot 17 & 18 on Concession 2 in King, received five cheques for a large quantity of bait supplies worth $80,000, from a buyer, The cheques have since been returned marked NSF. York Regional Police are looking for a US citizen in the case. He is believed to be a resident of Tenehouse. Indiana. RICHMOND HILL WILLOWDALE TORONTO 10217 Yonge St.‘, 6351 Yonge St., 102 Bloor St. W., 883-4222 222-6002 964-1 1 19 UNITED OPTICAL FRAME WEAR by top designers such as: 0 ELIZABETH ARDEN 0 DOROTHY HAMILL 0 FABERGE 0 CHRISTIAN DIOR ...... Police Briefs â€" Three LocatiOns to Serve You i FASHION The board has only partially completed its five-year capital ex- penditure forecast. Heading the list for 1979- 80 building proposals are the Risebrough elementary and Union- ville secondary schools. If approved this fall, they would be substantially completed by 1982 and 1983 respectively. tation available. then that‘s what we got," he said. “I think we can expect to get the Risebrough and Union- ville schools this year.†Ihe facts and documenâ€" About the Ministry‘s reception of the York (‘ounty delegation. Mr Cousens said: “They said they would review all the information we supplied. They couldn‘t possibly have more data than they already have and I would Other items in that part of the forecast include an elementary school for Glen Shields, an addition of four classrooms onto Unionville Public School. alteration to William Berczy Public School tUnionville) and a request for 10 portables for various locations in the Region. Commissioner of Works for Richmond Hill. Bernie “My role was to develop a community It‘s official w Highway 7 at Doncrest and Rockâ€" well Road will soon have left turn lanes‘ speed reduction and en» l'orcement. and increased illumination to go with the new larger signs put up late last year. “greatly 'l‘oporowski received a letter from the Minister of Transportation and ('ommunications. James Show. outlining the ministry's plans saying the improvements will reduce the collision potential as well Craig Shields. Executive Director at the York Centre for Learning Disabilities. says he feels his role is complete and now it‘s time to move on. Craig Shields says his role complete Local students attending an open house last of The York Centre for Learning DisabilitieS. week say “Goodbye†to the Executive Director Craig Shields. (Liberal Photo by Bruce Hogg) Highway 7 Doncrest, Rockwell soon to have left turn lanes grossly underestimate their intelligence if I said l think they're not going to be able to ac- commodate us." Though he meets with Education Minister Bette Stephenson in August 'on matters concerning the acquisition of school sites in York Region generally. Mr. Cousens is hoping for a decision on the two new schools by sometime in October. “greatly reduce the collision potential as well as improve traffic operations.†Arl Galloway. head of A remedial clinic for children with learning disabilities was started at oriented children's mental health centre, and give it a permanent home ~~ and I think we‘ve done that," said Mr‘ Shields. SHOP 'N SAVE AT @T AVAILABLE ONLY AT ALLENCOURT (E) Bavview & Markham Rd., Richmond Hi1! \‘V't HESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES VASSORTED MONARCH POUCH PACK IGA ORANGE PEKDE ASTRA KRAFT PHILADELPHIA INSTANT COFFEE SALADA TEA CAKE MIXES $18; COHOE SALMON CREAM CHEESE ASSORTED FLAVOURS IGA FRUIT DRINKS SPECIALS EFFECTIVE TIL SATURDAY. JULY 7179 This summer. said the letter. two lights will be installed along Highway 7 at Rockwell Road and two at l)oncrest Road. The section of Highway 7 between Doncrest Road and llayview Avenue is still being Considered as a location for additional lighting, a better effect on motorists than reducing the speed limit. .'\I'I‘(‘ has requested special enforcement by the Ontario Provincial l’olice. maintenance zidminis- [ration for MT(‘ said tenders had just been sent out for the paving of {he left turn- lane between Buyview Avenue and Leslie Street and he expects work will be done in a time period up to three months. Mr. Snow in his letter said compliance with the speed limit in this area is from 50 to 72 per cent indicating selective en- forcement would have When Mr. Shields arrived six years ago, he said there was one program for 11 full-time Richmond Hill United (‘hurch in 1966 by a group of interested parents. BOX OF 60 48 OZ TIN 8 OZ. PACK 7% OZ TIN 3mm 10 OZ JAR She has a B.A. in Psychology, an MA. in Special Education. years of experience as an elementary school teacher. child care worker. is teacher in residential and day treatment programs, a mental health supervisor and Director of Com- munity Services for another children’s mental The executive director, who will be leaving the centre at the end of this month. said his plans for the future are not yet certain, but he looks forward to the op- portunily to take some time and travel with his nine-year-old daughter. The new Executive Director. Alice Frey will come to the centre this week. In 1978 the York Centre for Learning Disabilities opened a new home on Leslie Street just above 18th Avenue in Richmond Hill‘ and since that time has served 151 children. Last Thursday af- ternoon, parents, teachers, friends and representatives from government organizat- ions were invited to a surprise open house where they had the op- portunity. to saygood-bye to the very popular Mr. Shields. health centre The Centre has ex- panded to include four services. diagnostic or consultative, early learning and in- termediate programs, as well as support services. VI I IrJIVEV students and 18 part-time students. The Centre has ex- panded to include four services. diagnostic or consultative.. early learning and in- termediate programs. as well as support services In 1978 the York Centre “ll there is a lack of assess conservatic water at Cachet it may be alternatives. set realist because people have their goals. and determine ll HOSTEL rally draws only 35 492) $399 $16M!) $15.9 79¢) The need for any kind of help came through loud and clear to the 35 who turned up for Project HOSTEL'S support rally Thursday night. Members of the Board of Directors. Michael (‘rowley and David Burns explained the details and history of the organization. but Maggie Hartland and Rhelda Stockall also on the board made the biggest impac? by telling of the day-to- day cares and problems of “The Yellow Brick House". the emergency housing facility for women and children located in Newmarket. The needs are small but almost insurmountable at times. according to the two female directors. The support rally was held at Richvale Com- munity Centre hoping to tell residents of the plight of Project HOSTEL and A truck to pick up a donated refrigerator for the home. fresh vegetables. baked goods. tools. drivers to get the women and children to courts and services. are just a few of the many needs of the organization which were mentioned at the meeting. Councillor Carole Bell said the plan had been gone over very carefully by the planning com- mittee and that con- sultants from Inter- national Water Supply Ltd. had stated there was adequate water. Mayor Tony Roman of Markham defended the development as meeting the requirements of the official plan of the town and noted that most of the town was to remain un- developed He also disagreed with‘ the staff's position that the property met the requirement of being scenic. “As I recall. the whole course with the exception of the third hole is as flat as a pancake.“ had heard of a water problem in the neigh- boring subdivision and wondered what would happen if wells had to be redrilled there as a result of the additional development. The plan calls for the development of 86 acres of the Buttonwood .Golf Course near Buttonville on one-acre estate residential lots with in dividual wells and septic on one- residential dividual w tanks. Schiller attacks subdivision plan Richmond Hill Mayor David Schiller last Thursday attacked a Markham subdivision plan which “meets almost none of the Region‘s criteria for development". Mayor IF YOU RECEIVED YOUR C.H.|.P. APPLICATION & YOUR HOME WAS BUILT PRIOR TO 1961 AND IT IS YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE â€" YOU NOW QUALIFY FOR THE I GOV'T HOME INSULATION PROGRAM Rebate up to $500. CALL 486-5757 OR 884-5758 2347 YONGE STREET 0 TORONTO, ONTARIO M4? 208 Suburban Home Insular/on ltd. yor Schiller heard of z said he water neigh- Toronto Area on septic tanks Without provisions {or sewers in case sewers reach the area. a recommendation promoted by Newmarket Mayor Ray Twinney and He asked for the deferral of the plan however because there was something he wanted to straighten out with the developer. Energy demonstration to be held in the Hill C.M.H.C. APPROVED FIBERGLAS MATERIAL MEMBER BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU FULLY INSURED BONDED METRO LICENSE A00161 raise $3,000 by the way of a $10 membership to pay rent and purchase groceries at The Yellow Brick House for July and August. Presidnet of the Board of Directors, Michael (‘rowley said he was disappointed attendance at the rally was so small. but delighted that $335 was raised in one night â€" “that‘s oneâ€"tenth of ou goal.â€" he said?†' At the community level citizens will be asked to assess conservation alternatives. set realistic goals. and determine the The plan is to go ahead on septic tanks without provisions for sewers in case sewers reach the area. a recommendation promoted by Newmarket Mayor Ray Twinney and Mayor Dave Schiller was approached by a Quebec firm conducting a national project to develop energy con- servation practices through citizen par- ticipation and initiative. Any resident interested in offering support or becoming a member should call 898-3842. ‘ Councillor Ron Moran said he did not think the development was “messing up Markham". Mayor Schiller had a similar complaint about a plan for an industrial subdivision on 88 acres of agricultural land just inside the Newmarket boundary. Richmond Hill is one of 20 communities in the whole of Canada being considered to host a demonstration project for three federal ministries. There were records of development plans going back several years, she said. “The property was never intended to be a golf course forever.“ sprinkler going‘ their swimming pool filling. two dishwashers and six bathrooms". Call Today For Details Warning Health and Weltare Canada advnses that danger to health Increases wuth amount smoked â€" avmd Inhalmg Average per cigatette- 1mg “la!†0 [mg mcotme, There is absolutely no other cigarette quite like Medallion. l eflnesaay. July Auroraâ€"Newmarkat Avea Mayor Schiller has been approached recently by the Quebec firm regues‘tingm‘nanres of citizens from various sectors and organizations a study on energy used in municipal buildings and equipment which resulted in a variety of con- servation procedures still being carried out, and the establishment of the Richmond Hill Recycling (‘entre are just three of the energy conservation practices in town‘ said the mayor. in the community who would give information. Mayor Schiller said he did not know how Rich~ mond Hill happened to be chosen. but assumed it was because of the town's past record on energy conservation practices and the interest shown by council on this subject over the years Since 1975 a recycling effort. set up by a volunteer committee. the Richmond Hill Recycling (‘ommittee. has been successfully operating in town. about the same time the municipality did The outcome will result in a federal policy on' energy conservation programs in communities across Canada. actions required to ac- complish those goals through their own initiatives. area Mayor ’l‘winney said that Newmarket was entitled to some in- dustrial development on septic tanks and that there were no plans to build a sewer to the area “at least until the year It would result in an industrial area bounded on three sides by farms and on the east Sutton Road and a residential former Mayor Bob Forhan. now regional chairman. 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