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I zfWEn length the chairman to avoid excessive shortening chairman Ray of Newmarket said Monday Driveways would have been to about 15 feet with the widening and recon- struct ion proposed by the region from Sderoad to Pearson St That would leave residents with in sufficient space in which to park their cars which are about feet in About residents attended the meeting and half of them were concerned about the problem from College to about Penrose St Mr Spokesman for was David Hun- The committee or dered the region to consider means to leave the residents with ad ditional space to lengthen d to about 22 feet Mr noted The action will require narrower walk ways on the west side of the street reduced from five feet to three feet and reduction in a snow boulevard at the west curb from four to two feet Mr added Complaints from residents will be con sidered again in negotiations for property acquisition for the project according to Al of the regions Recount cuts Burrows victory margin to 37 GEORGINA Dr George Burrows is the mayor of Township but by fewer votes Results of a recount carried out last week cut Mayor Burrows margin of victory over Joe Dales to 37 from an election night margin of 53 County Court Judge Benjamin granted the recount to Mr Dales after he presented an affidavit on the grounds that some ballots cast were rejected improperly Judge Grossman certified results of the recount Monday On election night Dr Burrows was the winner 3771 to 3718 Mr Dales picked up votes during the recount while Dr Burrows picked up to make the new final totals to 3740 for the in cumbent Mr Dales told The Era Monday he was pleased with his gains in the recount terming them substantial He said the main reason for the recount was the improper vote disqualification and said there was ample evidence during the procedure As to further action regarding the election I think Ive discharged my responsibility to the 3800 people who wanted it the recount I havent made any decision at the present moment Mr Dales said he couldnt speak for any voters or other in dividuals who might seek action It is possible that Judge Grossberg will comment on the election while validating results and determining costs for the recount Mr Dales said he would have no further comment until he had seen what the judge might say regarding the voting clerks department However according to Mr there is little property to be acquired and most residents appeared satisfied with the regions action The road will have basically an 85foot road allowance most of which is already in regional ownership with the road about wide Residents did not realize the land which they had been using belonged to the region the chairman claimed Other residents were concerned about problems connected with their own properties For instance one homeowner feared his tile bed would be disturbed with the reconstruction He was told the region would either arrange for hookup to town services or repair any damages Another wanted a retaining wall along his property which was basically agreed to while a third was concerned about the loss of property to provide for a triangle That many not be necessary said Mr Twinney who will recommend to Newmarket that the intersecting street be changed to oneway traffic EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO YOURSELF AT eves lumber this Week i GREAT BUYS Trailblazer Pecan Hit Vi Mountain Elm Explorer Oak Canadian Beech Leopold Rosewood Country Birch lT7 FOAM 3 TRAPPING 3 VAPOUR BARRIER drafts loss i 50 Roll ADHESIVE Bonds Hart board OrywalPinefng Polystyrene If stranger bond than rtais or screws pet lube I Cash Bonus Coupons CEILING THE Ideal for rooms Sq Ft Box I I CITATION LATEX Citation ri own fully Guaranteed Brand Custom Colours Latex Paint I Poly makes it easy Sq Foot coverage Per Kit MKCOTE STUCCO Mpf to Covers M Ft ran Service and Detaty t building centre 368422 DAVE SCHILLER GEORGE MARGARET Health board head passed over by York committee NEWMARKET For the first time in six years the chairman elected to the York Region Board of Health has been passed aver as chairman of the regions health and social services committee This year the two committees which meet one after the other once a month elected separate chairmen King Township Mayor Margaret Britnell received the nod to head the board while Rich mond Hill Mayor Dave Schiller was acclaimed chairman of the health and social services committee Mayor Britnell took the head chair at last Thursdays board meeting but was challenged by Aurora Mayor George who called for a proper election The King mayor who was vicechairman of the board last year had been elected chairtrBn at a special meeting called for Jan the day after the regional inaugural meeting at which com mittees were established However that meeting was called to consider a union grievance and no notification was given for the election of a board chairman Mayor son said Monday ex plaining his challenge Mayor Timpson did not attend the special meeting nor did Ron Moran of Markham Mayor stepped down after the challenge noting the election could take place again proper and legal Later she said she took the Jan election for granted because the clerk had told her there was nothing in the procedural bylaw to deny it Property nominated Mayor ran against Mayor Schiller who was- nominated for the board spot by Mayor Timpson She stole the position in a vote Thank you for your confidence gentlemen Mayor said resuming the chair She noted she would talk to the Aurora mayor In the election of chairman of the health and social services committee Mayor Britnell advised the positions are very similar when questioned as to whether there was benefit in having the same chairman lead both committees Using the same chairman save switch ing chairs noted Dr Owen health and social services ad ministrator positions have always been occupied by the same person Clerk Robert Vernon told the committee In that case coun cillor Moran of Markham said he would nominate Mayor Schiller for the spot He was seconded by Mayor and acclaimed by the com mittee Mayor Britnell was named vicechairman of that committee with Mayor Schiller vice- chairman of the board of health I got an acclamation and you didnt Mayor Schiller said teasingly after the election Mayor said Monday her main con was the board of health noting a split chairmanship may not be a bad idea That way maybe we can work together and keep ourselves better informed she said adding her time Is limited Mayor Schiller said the King mayor was one of two people who asked him if he would like to be chairman of the health and social services committee before the meeting NEWMARKET Three wellknown Newmarket residents died last week Audrey Stiver the 73- yearold wife of Newmarket lawyer Ken Stiver died in Torontos Princess Margaret Hospital Jan following a long bout with cancer Leslie Rowland a caretaker at Newmarket High School for more than a quarter of a century died of a heart attack the previous day Laura Geer wife of a the late William a Newmarket automobile and farm implement dealer also died last week Prior to her illness five years ago Mrs Stiver was active in St Pauls Anglican Church the Red Cross and York County Hospital auxiliary She was one of a handful of women who formed the Ladies Aid group at St Pauls that for more than a dozen years prepared dinners for mens organizations using the church hall As a member of the hospital auxiliary she headed the auxiliarys 200 batteries stolen from Newmarket store NEWMARKET Someone must have needed a rather large boost during the recent cold weather as 200 car batteries were removed from a locked box at Canadian Tire on Davis Dr Jan Police said Monday that the box was entered by prying off the lock layette program for a number of years In addition to her husband Mrs Stiver is survived by one sister Mrs William Thompson of Toronto She was predeceased by two brothers Vernon and Cyril and a sisler Margaret Services were held Thursday at and Rose Funeral Home followed by cremation Mr Rowland joined the staff at Newmarket High School in the late In the early days of his career at the school he and his wife Violet worked side by side He became a member of the York County Board of Educations 25year club in but remained on the job until the day he died He was wellliked by staff and students alike a fellowworker said Monday He was an excellent worker and a good organizer and was seldom absent In his spare time Mr Rowland was active in the Masons In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Melvin and three grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday at and Rose Funeral Home with in terment at Newmarket Cemetery Parents group is formed at St Patricks The batteries valued at are SCHOMBERG A steering committee was formed here Wednesday to examine parent in volvement in St Patricks Separate School Principal Tony described the move as a positive step and stressed there is no attempt to take sides in the dispute surrounding the forced resignation of former principal Bill Koran last spring Weve got the kids to consider he told The Era Monday This is not what I consider a problem area but rather a positive approach He said the steering committee which is expected to report back to a full parents meeting by the end of February will examine the possible formation of a parent- teacher association or any other group that will aid the school Id like their input the principal explained Id like to act as their guide Mr was at the centre of controversy earlier last week when he refused to leave a parents meeting held at the school Called to discuss the affair the meeting broke up when the parents decided they couldnt discuss the case with the new principal present No new date has been set for the meeting and Monday Mr Macaluso said the issue has ap parently calmed I I I OVER WORTH OF STOCK TO MOVE Mens Suite 1999 Young Mens Suite Reg ISO- vow 4ff Young Mens Trench Coats Reg 75 Pants Reg 40- Leather 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