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Mis. Zajac was the vice chairman for the past year and is The formal motion of council asks Regional Heads of Depart- ments to prepare a rezoning bylaw for use oflhe parcel of land obtained by Bond Steel 1for open storage industrial use) and have il ready for review this month. Although the Richmond Hill King Trustee Dorothy Zajac look over her duiies as chairman at the inaugural meeting Monday evening as though she had been doing it all her life. She doesn't come to the job inexperienced. York County Board elected a new chairman Monday. or is it Chairlady? Richmond Hill has been politely rebuffed in its efforts to get the Region to speed up the application for the Markham Rd. grade separation. now that a deal has been made to relocate Bond Steeli York tells Richmond Hill to slow down Dorothy Zajac is new Board Chairman Dead on arrival at York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill were Daniel Taylor. 19‘ of Newmarkel. a passenger in a northbound Lada, and Dorothy Lavender. 30, of Keswick, the TWo people were killed and three others admitted to hospital following a grinding two-car collision south of King City Friday morning. The church bells at Emmanuel Anglican Church have been ringing everyday at noon in response to a plea by President Jimmy Carter for churches to ring their bells so everyone can pray for thesituation in Iran. Residents of Richvale will be delighted to know they are not hearing bells for no reason. A Metrospan Community Newspaper Christmas came early to children in the paediatrics department at York Central Hospital. Richmond Hill. A man appeared at the hospital last week with a large quantity of toys in excellent condition. but he left before anyone could thank him. Everyone at the hospital would like him to know how very much the toys are appreciated. DOROTH Y ZAJAC I I UOLCUO lllbl CGOC TWO in head-0n near Maple qwnsa/ari9320% ommunity Pulse Violent impact of this two-car collision is apparent in the tangled wreckage on Keele Street. north of Maple Friday Bel/s are ringing Santa ’3 early She issued a challenge to the teacher federations to work with the board so the valuable time taken in the past over negotiations could be put to better use for the best of the students. . . staff. trustees and amfiloyee groups. if we are going to succeed inAqur expectations." As to her plans and hopes for the upcoming year as chairman. she said‘ “I look to 1980 as a year when we must all work together As a prelude to her duties as chairman, Mrs. Zajac was called upon to present a farewell gift to Mr. Cousens for his year as chairman. While making the presentation of a silver tray to Mr. Cousens. Mrs. Zajac looked the part of a chairman. The presentation was made at a dinner for staff and trustees held before the elections. Retiring chairman. Donald Cousens. nominated Mrs. Zajac for the position of chairman saying she had gained valuable experience while she was vice chairman and had attended a special course on Education in the 805 that would give her an insight into some of the problems ahead for the board. presently serving in her third term on the board. Planning Commissioner Herschel Weinberg noted the Region had yet to receive any plans for the underpass from Richmond Hill and until November 28'. the local council resolution had not been for- warded to Newmarket. "I find it hard to believe that motion resolved this bylaw should be subject to necessary applications by the applicant. it has asked the Region to expedite a process that normally can take a number of months. The compact car swerved into the southbound lane, colliding with Mrs. Lavender’s car‘ York Regional Police report that the Lada. driven by Daniel‘s 20-yearold brother Thomas. was northbound on Keele Street near Kirby Road shortly after 8 am. when the driver lost control of the vehicle. driver ofa southbound Plymouth Wednesday, December 12, 1979 St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic and Richmond Hill United were both preparing to Sponsor a refugee family and looking for suitable ac- commodation when the United Church manse on Centre Street became available. Father Clement Schwalm. from St‘ Mary Immaculate. said he is hopeful this program is “just the beginning to draw the faithful together in community affairs". Heralded as “a fine ecumenical effort" and “a significant step ahead“ two Richmond Hill churches. one United; one Roman Catholic; joined together to sponsor an Indo-Chinese refugee family. The two church groups im- mediately set up a joint com- mittee and a joint account and began paperwork necessary to apply for sponsorship of an “extended” family. Last Saturday a family of eleven arrived from Laos â€" a sixty-six year old grandmother, her four children. their spouses and four grandchildren. The Very Rev. Bruce McLeod from Richmond Hill United Church. said. “When a special need comes along, God draws us from our separate places to respond together". Mr. Forhan felt the committee should be doing more than just receiving the letter. A history of the Markham Rd. grade separation proposal and details of what Richmond Hill must do to have the application proceed, Churches join forces "We got Bob Hodgson tRegional Engineer) and an architect to design the plans and Councillor Wainwright worked very hard‘ to get the town and Bond Steel to come together," he said. "But when it came down to the nitty gritty. we could never seem to complete the necessary negotiations. Now our committee and council. in its exuberance. has worded the letter a little strongly and I'll certainly pass along the feelings of this com- mittee and staff." Councillor Gord Rowe said he is in full agreement with the chairman‘ He claimed from the time it was understood an un- derpaSS was needed. he did his best to help complete negotiations for the project. Richmond Hill can sit since 1972 and negotiate with Bond Steel. sometimes not wanting to negotiate and at others. wanting to negotiate and then once they finally get an agreement, expect all of the planning requirements. the zoning bylaws and all the rest of the processmg to be done in one day" said Regional Chairman Bob Forhan. “i think this resolution is completely premature. . . there must be nicer methods of working with the Region. A little diplomacy could be used in ef- forts to Work with staff here. It‘s just that now. once a decision has been made, they (Richmond Hill) want to see our early en- dorsement,” he said. Hilda Lett. 46. of Keswick, a passenger in the Lavender car, was also admitted to hospital in Thomas Taylor was rushed to hospital in critical condition. along with Paul Wilson, 20, of Newmarket. another passenger in the car. The three men were returning home after working a night shift at uthe CN Rail yard at Concord. THE RICHMOND HILL I morning. Small car on right. was split in half. Two people died and three others were injured. (Liberal photo by Bruce Hogg) Dan Abraham Cheeks bids With weary members, WiVBS- before placing the figure on the board at the TV Auction last children and friends of The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill. week. (Liberal Photo by Bruce Hogg) Jim Abraham, Auction Committee Chairman, said although money is not all in yet and expenses still must be paid. it looks like the event raised about $13,000 and the figure might turn out to be as high as $15,000. Profits from the auction will go to The York Centre for Learning Disabilities to be used for the new Last Thursday at an Engineering Committee meeting‘ representatives from Proctor & Redfern presented the options Engineering consultants for Richmond Hill have come up with five schemes for reconstruction of Church Street which they will present to residents at meetings early in the new year. The Richmond Hill Rotary Club‘s first TV} Auction was a huge success â€" for the club. for the public and for the York Centre for Learning Disabilities. He said he anticipated comâ€" plaints “the Region isn‘t doing anything about the project“ but added it is unfortunate Richmond Hill has chosen to ‘word its letter Planning Chairman George Timpson agreed the Region shouldn't be blamed because processing takes time. “We haven‘t even got the material," he said. should be prepared and sent the tovm. he said. By Monday, Paul Wilson had been discharged from hospital. Mr. Taylor remained in satisfactory condition and Mrs. Lett was in stable condition. critical condition Mrs. Lavender is survived by her husband David and two children. Kimberley and Timothy. and parents. Cecil and Pat King of Richmond Hill. Rotary auction may bring up to S 75,000 for Centre Town has plans for Church St. 3 0 pages in such a fashion. He claimed nothing would be gained by criticizing the town and he favored Mr. Forhan's idea of forwarding a history and an oulline of advice. That motion was approved. “I think it's highly unfair that we have to take the shots up here because 1 know the Region has done everything possible to ex- pedite this application," said Mr. RovT/e. Rotary Club member, Ed Nokes, said on the average. goods donated sold at about 60 per cent Three high-priced items. a 1980 Datsun. a 1980 Mustang and a mink hat and coat did not sell, but a 1972 Firenza donated by Kin- near Pontiac Buick Limited did go to the highest bidder. More than 300 items were sold over the two nights of the giant auction of Classicomm Cable 10. Phoenix Program working with adolescents with learning problems. Traffic studies showed a considerable amount of traffic on Church Street, from 1.800 to 2,400 cars daily, and consultants would like to see two traffic lanes, 3 road width from 26 to 30 feet. one lane for on-street parking and sidewalks on one or both sides. Besides his brother Thomas, Daniel Taylor is survived by his parents. Thomas and Suzanne Taylor, and a sister Kathleen. Funeral service was Monday at St. John Chrysostom Church in Newmarkel. available to reconstruct the half Cost is estimated between mile section from Dunlop Street $530,000 and $800,000. south to Markham Road. All five schemes will renuire Funeral service was held Mon- day from Marshall Funeral Home in Richmond Hill with burial at Elgin Mills Cemeterv 25 Cents Rotary Club members. their wives, children and friends. as well as some staff and children from the York Centre for Learning Disabilities. spent the two nights answering telephones. registering bids and moving Both Mr. Abraham and Mr. Nokes were delighted with the turnout of help once the telecast began. of their retail value. meaning the majority of buyers look ad- vantage of an average of a 40 per cent discount. The Engineering Committee proposes two public meetings to give people the opportunity to choose the design they wish and Proctor & Redfern intend to send Mr. Neill asked for an amend~ men! changing the date of in« crease no 1980 instead of 1979. Vaughan Trustee Don Cameron said "If the Ministry of Education wants top quality people on the boards it should be All five schemes will require from 30 to 100 trees being removed, as well as some fences and steps. The subject of a pay inérease was brought up when Thomhill Trustee John Stephens made the board aware of legislation passed recently. which makes payments for mileage taxable. Mr. Stephens felt, however. that this present board should not be deciding on an increase for itself, but for future boards, and Separate School Trustee Michael Neill agreed with him. Some trustees felt they should no! be giving themselves a raise. but should, instead approve an increase for the next board. The 6 per cent is to be added to each salary in the 1977-78 salary grid to form the new 1978-79 schedule. - The débate over whether or not to approve the raise was hot and heavy at times. Effective September 1, 1979. each step in the new 1978-79 grid York County Board of Education trustees voted themselves a pay increase of 20 per ceng Monday. The arbitration board decision awards the teachers an increase of 6 per cent for 1978-79. which Would give a beginning teacher in category A-l. an animal salary of $13,466 and a teacher with 11 years experience in category Aâ€"4 a salary of $28,427. ' For the 1979-80 salary grid. both parties agreed on a 6 per cent increase on top of whatever the 1978â€"79 grid turned out to be. The board offered an average increase of 6 per cent and argued that the salary offer was reasonable and the cost of any grid adjustments should be within its offer. not above or over. To do this. they wanted an additional .9 per cent. bringing their total salary demands to 7.3 per cent. excluding annual in- crements for experience. Late Monday. an arbitration board handed down its decision. which brought an end to the conflict of almost 20 months. The teachers were seeking to “rationalize” a proposed pay increase of 64 per cent over the 1977-78 salary schedule. They had hoped for equally spaced steps in between. grid positions. It‘s all over, but the crying. in negotiations between District 11 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) and York County Board of Education. Trustees in crease Arbitration settles dispute No date has been set for the public meetings but the com- mittee Would like to hold them the second week of January so designs can be readied and construction can begin about July 1980. The final vote was close. 10-9 in favor of the raise immedilely. Trustees will nowxeceive the maximum . . . $7,200 per year and the chairman will now get $9.000. “There is no doubt this should turn out to be an annual event," said Mr. Nokes, adding a com- mittee has already been set up within the Rotary Club for next year. The arbitration board began its hearing on November 19 and the decision was handed down December 10 {or a total of 22 days. The arbitration look 60 days. Mr. Abraham had nothing but praise for the Cable 10 staff. for their help and direction. the business community for the number of donations. and the buying public for supporting their fund raising endeavor. Dr. Hector Massey of King noted. “It’s a Canadian con- vention for public bodies to vote themselves increases. All we‘re quibbling about is a mere $1,200 and I don‘t regard $7.200 per year as being immoral." Richmond Hill Trustee Bev Breslow said she didn't run for office to get paid. and why should trustees vote themselves a 20 per cent pay hike. whenan one else in the system ever gets a raise of 20 per cent. All other benefits; OHIP. Blue Cross. the dental plan and a second Blue Cross plan will remain at 75 per cent coverage by lhe board. a press release outlining their suggestions to residents affected after Christmas. goods in and out Another major issue was benefits, Teachers demanded 100 per cent for all benefits, but the final decision allows 100 coverage for extended health plan and group life insurance. ' Trustees were not in favor of changing the date on the motion to 1980 and the amendment was defeated, He went on. "The public is fair, it would accept the $7,200 maximum for trustees." \The teacher with 11 years‘ experience in the top category. earning $28,427 for 1978-79. would add .5 per cent to that for an additional $142 per year plus an increase of 6 per cent for a new annual salary of $30,274. Teachers were asking for 12 per cent allowances for added responsibilities and teachers with extra degrees but the arbitration board decision gives them only 6 per cent for each. prepared to pay a decent annual salary. The maximum should be increased to $7,200." With the further 6 per cent increase retroactive to Sep- tember 1979. the beginning teacher would be making $14,274 and the additional .5 per cent added to $13,466 would make the annual salary $14,341. Also effective September 1, 1979, an amount equal to an in- crease of .5 per cent of each step in the 1978-79 grid will be added to the 1979-80 grid. is to be increased by another 6 per cent.