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LAST WEEKS WEATHER WAS A 10 CENTS VOL NO 24 PAGES AND POST NEWMARKET AURORA KESWICK ONTARIO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1967 Newmarket Aurora Keswick THIS WEEKS WEATHER IS Indian Summer HcaiWul and very warm until Thursday dr Friday Quite a bit cooler by weekend Utile pre cipitation except later in week Temperatures In with a low of at night Too Close To Road NEWMARKET The Royal Canadian Legion Branch may have to hold up pro duction on their proposed new extension for a day or so until Town Council unravels a tangled web involving building permits the acting building inspector the town engineer the Committee of Adjustment and finally the Town Council The committee of the Legion applied for a building permit In the late Spring and they were by the acting building inspec tor Dave McCaffrey that their plans did not conform with the required 20 feet of set back They were issued with the permit sub ject to change being made on the south west comer of the addition Checking the addition at the start of con struction Mr McCaffrey placed a stopwork order on site as the original plans were still being followed Legion explained to Mr McCaffrey that work had been started on the original plan because they had received confirmation from Town Engineer that it would be in order The matter was brought before council Monday night by Mayor Drew who heard arguments both for and against allow ing the work to continue Roy Keffer chairman of the Committee or Adjustment told council that while Committee had been appointed at the time of issuance of the permit they had no au thority until some months later when approval of the appointees had been received from the Department of Municipal Affairs He explained the plans for the section in the controversy saying that there would bo an infringement on the setback from Vale Ave of about six feet Councillor Don said that he would like to have council question the Town Engi neer as to why permission was given to con tinue with the work when it contravened the bylaw During the final stages of the discussion Mr told council I think all we arc doing here Is trying to stop someone from getting a red face If we have a bylaw then we should uphold it Reeve George Richardson fell that re stricting construction at this stage would Involve heavy extra cost and perhaps a com plete change of plans As far as a traffic hazard is concerned J do not feel that this five or six fool contravention is going to make any difference at this particular spot Mayor asked council to consider what they would have decided had mat ter been brought to the attention of council before the establishment of a Committee Adjustment will confer with the Town Engin eer as soon as possible anil relay their de cision the legion after they have visited the site Construction addition to the north west side of Hie present legion building Is continuing Work At Legion Addition Brown Camps Hassle Goes To County Council Newmarket and Scouts launched their waste paper drive Saturday morning and it quickly became clear that yesterdays hot news becomes todays cold cash for the youth organization Scout group committee member Grimes predicted that some tons of waste newspapers will be shipped Toronto this week free of charge In a donated tractor trailer from Boyd Transport and after a hard Saturday morning collecting waste paper cub of Queen Si relaxes on lop of a truck load of yesterdays news Photo Phil Jones SHARON East Township Council continues its efforts to bring about a removal of John Brown Camp homes from East Gwillimbury Heights subdivision Coun cil members ratified a resolution which will cause the subject to be brought before York County Council meeting today The resolution outlining the intent of East Township council mem bers states that whereas many complaints have been received from residents of East Gwillimbury Township regarding the exis tence of Drown Camps Homes within the municipality therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of East bury is not agreeable to havng these homes within the boundary of East and hereby authorizes the Deputy- Reeve to submit resolution to the Wel fare Committee of the County of York for further study of this matter to make sup porting recommendations to County Council To formulate the exact approach which is being taken in County Council meeting an emergency meeting of the township Welfare Committee met on Tuesday Cameramen Win Newmarket Argus Camera men made it eight playoff wins in a row Oct 2 when they tripped 72 lo win the Southern Ontario OASA intermediate championship The Argusnmen broke a deadlock with a fiverun seventhinning explosion Dale went all the way to record the pitching win Hearst has won the Northern Ontario championship and arrangements arc being finalized to have Hearst play here October 7 at pm with game two and three It needed on October at pm The Ontario finals arc scheduled lo be played In the south this season Which gives Newmarket Argus benefit of home dia mond for the scries No Animal Shelter Near Our Homes AURORA A group of Mary Street resi dents headed by Joe VanRooyen presented strong opposition to the proposal that an animal shelter be permitted on Industry St to their homes A request that a large lot on Industry St be made available to Urn Humane Soc iety given tentative approval by council two weeks ago brought the delegation to Mondays council meeting spokesman pointed out that he and his neighbors had Invested considerable money In their homes and had made an attractive residential area on Mary St around corner from the proposed animal shelter Mr VanRooyen expressed concern about odors and noise which could emanate from such an operation He pointed out Unit such shelter was not an industry It would not give employment to more than two persons and therefore should not hi permitted on Industry St presently zoned for Industry Councillor Dick laid the dele gallon any objection lo Industry of nay sort should have mndu when the Official Plan was presented You could find many things worse than an animal shelter such stamping operation on hour production He added that the modern concept of animal shelters eliminated odors and noise Councillor Evelyn Ruck disagreed with Mr did not know the area In question so looked it The houses are very attrac tive ami should not have shelter built so close Airs said there was plenty of other land on Industry SI which would be just us suitable then asked why Aurora should even accept such a proposal from the Hu mane Society Reeve Jim Murray said more considera tion should be given to the Idea and present ed a motion that clerk arrange meet ing the residents and officials of the Society Mr VanRooyen said his group were not In fnvor of any suggested compromise but agreed to attend such a meeting You tli Charged With Impaired Driving A 15yearold Newmar ket boy has been charged with impaired driv ing ailing to remain at scene of an ac cident ami car theft following an accident of Newmarkets Main S last week Con James OHaltornn said lite car was bound when it crashed Into the rear of another car The car then spun around hitting a south hound vehicle and putting out of control The vehicle driven by the boy then smash ed into two more parked cars and finally struck the car owned by Mayor Drew which was parked at the Municipal Offices Damage was estimated to be In excess of Police staled thai the boy run from the scene and was finally caught by Ronald DU 21 of Oak St who held him until police arrived Air Dirty Linen At Aurora AURORA Dirty linen concerning Ihu town was literally publicly aired at coun cil meeting Monday night A resident of Child Drive the Regency Acres subdivision followed calls Mayor Clarence Davis with his appearance before council to complain about the rusty na of the water from faucets In his home Mr Almond council water from laps varied from pale lemon to deep brown orange that it left a silt deposit In the bathtub anil caused stains In the family wash He produced articles of clothing and tow els all originally while showing deep rust stains which blench failed to remove Because of the water condition the fam ily was forced to take baths at neighbor homes also when tea or coffee were made there was always a mess In Ihe bottom cups In lo- slit and discoloration I lie water also gave off a horrible stench he Raid Council sympathized with Mr Almond and told him an investigation would he start ed Immediately and everything correct the trouble would be done Reeve Jim Murray chairman of ihe Wa ter Committee said part of the rust situation could come from having storage tank drained this past week to permit the Interior to In painted He said he had been in touch with the On- larlo Water Resources Commission to gel a report of the cause of dirty smelly water and the towns action regarding filtration or other treatment was contingent on Ilia report and rccommendalion It pilgrimage or htm strike It wnx iluy afternoon in Aurora visitors made it walking tour of tile towns homes The pro- was organized by members of Auroras Historical Society as a Centennial project Home persons took part In the tour hose who opened their homes were and Mrs W Williams who stand before their rare collection of The similar situation which has in Scarborough has brought legal action in the form of a lawsuit against Brown Camps Limited by the Township of Scarborough for operating a business in a residential- zon ed community Council member Ray Twinncy noted that per diem rates paid by the parents or guardians of each child lodged in these homes amounts lo per child per year Pleads Guilty To Shoplifting NEWMARKET An Aurora housewife who pleaded guilty to three charges of shop lifting was remanded until December for sentence Mrs Patricia Louise admitted stealing various items from Walkers Stores and Store Newmarket Plaza Magistrate O S said he was remanding the woman until December be cause he is usually more lenient at that time of the year A charge of stealing against a second wo man was adjourned after evidence had been heard from Crown She Is charged with stealing groceries from the Store lii II Cord For Railway AURORA A Municipal Board Hearing will bo held at Aurora Monday October regarding final approval for selling up of a railway museum in Ihe town Reeve Jim Murray said there were mixed feelings about such a venture and many taxpayers were not in favor of it Alternatives to the OMR Hearing were to drop the Idea completely or have people vote on question he said The whole plan however was side tracked a degree by a tetter from Moffat CNR area engineer who advis ed hts company felt due lo Auroras delay in gelling the proposal started CNR was withdrawing Us to provide certain Items for museum Councillor nick termed it a real case of procrastination We had a vision which would tourists and Aurora has on affinity for railways the town was a railhead years ago Lack of action by council caused this loss also of the old railway station at King which could have been acquired he said M GALA THANKSGIVING WEEKEND BIG THREEDAY PROGRAM Look Out Mom Newmarket High Is In PieBaking Contest The towns gala Thanks giving weekend Is almost here Chairman Clelland and secretary Hob have- put In a tremendous amount of work and lime ranking arrangements and organis ing event for nil ages Their Job has been made somewhat by Interested town executives ami member of groups who hove come forward lend a hand Fire Chief John Gibsons report on Ihe the hose relay race included least six team entries J his will take place at 330 pm at the oust end of Lions Club Park The Pie Making Contest Is being super- vised by Hetty Gordon and members of Urn Ladles Auxiliary Newmarket District High School Is defin itely In competition So mother you had bailer look to your laurels The Pie Throwing should he very Intrrtftllng as It reported Hint among he target will he Heeve George and Councillor Gordon and Gary 1 1 road bent Pipe Smoking Contest will have Ihe contestants supplied with clay pipes tobac co and TWO matches If pipe is not going after seconds participants are nil tomollcully eliminated TltAMPOIINK The Optimist Club will an the grounds this will contain Irani- for the children The Optimistspon sored Aid Cadets will help the Week and offered lumber helpers for the day The Junior Soccer Club will have a hot dog stand with soft drinks and apples for sale The Newmarket Lawn Howling Club joined In the fun under President Grant Ileal and his executive They will open the Clubs premises and townspeople will able la bowl social and friendly They plan to have chickens for prlzes you would like to try your hand at Lawn Howling now Is your chance The clubhouse will he open and the Lawn Howling Club will serve tea and coffee In their clubhouse tor a small fee Director Hon Popple reports Hike Hare has marl entries and ure now Councillor Gary has arrange meats fur Ihe Cnrsmash finished and Is help ing Don Popple the hike race He will have his radio unit In service will have a rescue demonstration at IS pm Saturday near Stuart Scott School Deputy Chief Rescue Officer Graham Gould reports The Newmarket Is having a display of flowers In the They will show Kail arrangement and have a display of and mi President Han Hockey will show his an- gum Mrs William Walker Mrs Ross Mrs Lisle Hill and Mrs W tit will In costumed In Hie Centennial era the fall flower showing The largest number of entries far I lor Mull Show Dr It will ho the Judge for Show All this takes place an the Saturday at Hie Lions Club Park FRIDAY The Snnlft Clans Parade Committee has the night dance at the Legion well planned Contact Hob for tickets On Sunday plan to attend church of your choice In the afternoon at will he a splendid concert by our own Newmarket ens Rand under the baton of Hill Grieg The Hetty Gordon Dancers will lie featured in their Costumes In a routine from their Centennial Recital Another Sunday afternoon will be under direction of Keith Davis at tennis courts PULL DAY Monday will he a full day with Hike Knee the Legion Sunn Box Derby par ade of tnl costumed mothers and babies la carriages They Will bo judged Amphitheatre Mrs Alice Sheridan Is la charge of event The Newmarket Pipe Hand will lend the to the Fair Grounds for the Soccer Game at pm The Provincial AllStars will play Newmarket ami AllStars The St John Ambulance Corps will Iks In attendance They loaned a Woods Camper for emergency us Another Woods Camper has been loaned to the far use on the grounds