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The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Robert McIlhen- ney at the Marshall Funeral Home in Richmond Hill Feb- ruary 22 with interment follow- ing in King City Cemetery. Pallbearers were W i l l i a m Post, William Storms. Donnie Storms, Mark Astbui‘yv Thomas Astbury and Darrell Godin. Surviving to mourn his loss are his wife, the former Mary Gaudet, sons Thomas, William. Fredrick and Leo and daughters Sharon and Margaret (Peggy). He is also survived by two brothers, Wilbert and Thomas Storms. and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fajrborn, Mrs. Helena Godin and Mrs. Pauline Mc- Keigan. He was a member of St. Paul‘s United Church and of its AOTS Men‘s Club. He was also quite active in the community and played his guitar for Lake Wilcox School dances. Ward 5 Citizens‘ Association held a public meeting February 22 in Oak Ridges Public School, but unfortunately an ice storm cut the attendance figure. Chair- man Bob Roth» gave a progress report which stated that several briefs on the needs of the area have been presented to Rich- mond Hill Council. The reassessment blues are continuing to play upon the nerves of Whitchurch-Stouffâ€" ville councillors as the province continues to lag in coming up with any answers to the high assessment problems confront- lng the municipality’s rural residents. ' A constitution was adopted by which the association affairs will be run on a yearly basis from October to October. The present executive will remain in office until October of this year. . Parks and Recreation Admini- strator A1 White of Richmond Hill, with Mrs. Peggy Clark and Ken Blyth. who are members of the parks and recreation com- mittee appointed by council, were on hand to answer quest- Whitchufifb‘;Stb/uffv’ille Wants Quick Action 0n Assessment Some concrete action, was taken Wednesday of last week by council to attempt a speed- up of provincial action when a resolution was .passed calling for an appeal to the province to iind out the reason for the de- ay. Born June 11. 1909. in Belle- ville. Mr. Post had lived m Richvale before moving to the lake 18 years ago. For personal reasons Mrs. Betty Orton will be no longer be writing this column. She always wrote how she felt about things and was often controver- sial. That is what made her col- ums so interesting. as well as informative. I know her readers will missher. Ward 5 Cltizens‘ Association The resolution. passed unani- mously. noted that the Scarboro Farmers Association has had its appeal against the 1969 prov- incial reassessment languishing in the courts without any res- ults. “We've been waiting for more than a year for the court‘s de- cision.” the resolution reads. “Therefore we repectfully re- quest the appropriate govern- ment departments to use their influence in getting the courts Gerald Maxwell Post. 19 Rosemary Avenue. Lake Wilcox. passed away February 20 in St. Michael‘s Hospital. following a lengthy illness. Mr. Post was a laboratory inspector at Massey- Ferguson until 1966 and since that time has been a dispatcher for Avenue Taxii Richmond Hill. “Since there is no apparent reason for the delay this council feels it is imperative that‘a de- cision be made known for taxa- tion purposes. ' o _ . Eff’ges WWW .m at an from r- m III'II unim If you have any items about which you think your neighbors would like to read, please phone Mrs. Battaglia at the above num- ber. She hopes to make this column a true reflection of life in the joint communi- ty she will be serving. “The Liberal? is happy to announce the appointment of Mrs. Donna Battaglia, Aida Place. as our new correspondent in the Oak Ridges â€" Lake Wilcox are-a. Mrs. Battaglia has been a regular contributor of news for this column for some tlme and will be available all day. every day for news items at 773-4295. Her first column follows: KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish interest regardihg people and events in the Oak Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our new pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mr Battaglia, Aida Place. 773-4295; in King City Gerald Post THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, March 4, 1971 Mayor Ken Laushway ex- plained that his municipality was in sympathy with their pleas but could do nothing about the cost of police protection because “it‘s out of our hands now that regional govern- ment is here." All police matters are now handled by an appoin- ted police commission. Mr. Laushway and his coun- cil agreed to get together with the farmers and attempt to work together to find some answers to their present plight. “We're one community now." he said. "We're rural and urban and we've got to work together as one to solve these problems.” The UCW will have Miss Janet Inch, a social worker for York Central Hospital’s Mental Health Services, as guest speaker March 9 at 8:45 pm. at their regular meeting. This \ an open invitation to all interesté . Miss Inch will be speaking on this new service to the com- munity, and Will endeavor to an- swer all questions. Provincial legislation states any bylaw regarding fire pro~ tection tax exemptions must be passed before March 1. Our readers are also re- minded that members of the UCW are taking orders for their Easter eggs. Each egg’contains a quarter pound, of homemade candy, chocolate coated and decorated for’only 50c. A study and 'discussion group to :fielp people grow in undqnstan‘ding of the Christian faith! will be held every Wednes- The UCW is also holding a euchre, cribbage .and bridge party March 15 at 8pm. Prizes and refreshments are included in the $1 admission price. Ev- erydne is invited. Copies of the resolution will be sent to all the concerned provincial departments. Council also passed another resolution requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs Darcy McKeough “order a re- assessment of Whitchurch-Stou- ffville to achieve a degree of equalization consistent with the intent of the Assessment Act.” It was pointed out that the municipality was unable to pass any bylaw at the present time regarding fire protection be- cause “everything is still up in the air as to assessment rolls. grants we will get, and so on.“ It is sincerely hqped that an increasing number of people will support this much needed group. United Church At St. Paul's United Church. there are many activities for all age groups. A few are: to dbal with this vital appeal." This resolution will also be sent to the province, the York Regional Government. William Hodgson MLA, York North and Donald Deacon MLA, York Cen- tral. Farmers in Whitchurch- Stouffville and other Ontario municipalities have been pro~ testing the alarming rises in their taxes “1th the new assess- ment policies adopted by the province based on 1967 market value. A delegation of six farmers attended Wednesday’s meeting requesting. that they receive continuing relief from the cost of police and fire protection as opposed to urban residents in the municipality. They had received such relief from police and fire protection costs in Markham but this reduâ€" ced rate has been washed out by the advent of regional govern- ment. ' He suggested that the farmers approach the regional govern- ment and request a bylaw be passed to lighten the top load of paying for police protection. As part of the association‘s organization. there will be a board of representatives from all groups within the ward who wish to be included. Public meetings will be held quarterly and whenever necessary for special reasons. The next one will be in the spring. The farmers were formerly residents of the old Markham Township prior to regional gov- ernment which put then in the environs of Whitchurch-Stouff- ville. Several “action committees" were set up. They are: Mrs. Ann Goodin for communications at 773-4603, Rev. Robert McIlhen- ney for street lighting;I at 773- 5023, Robert Comes at 773- 5275 and Dr. Gerald Gold at 884-4471 for assessment, Mrs. Lydia Findiesen at 773-5578 for pollution. No one has been named as yet to be in charge of a drainage committee, which is also proposed. Please feel free to contact any of these people with your problems. ions on recreation and park development in Ward 5. WShiriey Smith was appointed growth coâ€"ordinator for rec- reation in the ward. FOR, BIG BARGAINS CONSULT THE LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS A meeting will be held at the horn of Mrs. Diane Sturdy. March 17. Guest speaker will be Hospital Administrator James Hepburn, who will explain the new additions to the hospital. Ladies. wishing to attend are asked to contact Mrs. Brenda Neil at_ 773-4378 or Mrs. Sturdy at 773-515”. All ladies will be welcome. {At the February 17 PTA meeting at Oak Ridges Public 'School,Mrs. Laura Goreski pres- ented Mrs. Elder with a plaque as winner of the school's public speaking contest. Mike will now represent the school in the county finals. Mrs. John Rutledge, guest speaker, gave a presentation of the “New Math" which was very comprehensive, informative and Class winners were presented with gift certificates to be used at Cole’s Book Stores and a soc- ial evening at the home of Mrs. Goreski. Another project will be a pot luck supper and Chinese auc- tion June 23 at the home of Mrs. Marianne Chapman. Each member is asked to bring one or two guests. It is never too late to join the auxiliary. Just call Mrs. Neil at the above phone number. The group meets the third Wednes- day of every month. Oak Ridges and Lake Wil- cox branch of the YCHA met February 17. Kresge Manager Jack Brown, Richmond Hill, again offered to have the ladies man the booths outside the store for special events. The booths will be used as the auxiliary‘s main fund-raising project this year. day at 8pm from now until Easter. Also included will be Bible study films. A Christian Education pro- gram for the children, entitled “Happiness Is" is held each Sun- day until March 21 from 9 to 10 am. All children of the com- munity are welcome. Neighborhood Notes “The Liberal" .ls always pleased to publish items of interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news con-es- pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Donna Battaglia, Aida Place, 773-4295: in King City Norman Matthews, 832-1579. The Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville will consider passing a bylaw banning motor boats on Preston Lake this summer as one form of trying to combat pollution in the municipal- ityl May Ban Motorboats Preston Lake Waters Consideration of the by- law was prompted by pleas from lake residents to as- sure action now before the summer season arrives and polluting becomes a reality. Mayor Ken Laushway commented February 24 that the “time to start is now and not wait until the pollution season is upon us before acting.” He observed that Ontarib Water Resource Commis- sion tests on the lake reveal that it is in good condition at the present time‘ Councillor Gordon Rat- cliff observed that the OWRC had recommended that no motor boats be. al- owed on the lake but “it is (West of the North Mall off Trayborn Dr.) â€" GROWING COMMUNITY SUPPORT ENABLES MORE LOANS TO MORE MEMBERS â€" CONVENIENT EVENING HOURS AND PARKING TO MAKE REGULAR SAVING DEPOSITS EASIER â€" FINANCIAL COUNSELLING AND INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICE. BRING YOUR EXPENSE RECEIPTS AND PROBLEM TO US. WE CAN HELP. JOIN YOUR NEIGHBOURS WHO SAVE AND BORROW TOGETHER NEW OFFICES RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION owned and operated by the members announce expanded services at their 250 YONGE ST. NORTH Open Monday to Friday 10:00 - 5:00 pm. Monday and Friday 7:30 pm. - 9:00 p.111. Pollution Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox Hockey Association hold general meetings the first Monday of every month at St. Paul’s United Church at 8pm. A special Welcome is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huntley and family, who have recently moved to this community, by all their neighbors on Bond Av- enue. Thursday Rollers The week before this Marion Richardson bowled the fantastic score of 839 (213, 185, 341). Betty Yonge of the “Hope- less Hopefuls" team is doing well at the Newmarket Hospital, after becoming ill a short time ago. 200 or more singles: Isabel Plews 234, 216; Marilyn Martin 209, 202; Helen Downing 204, 220; Joan Robertson 216; Ginny Abrahams 224, 226; Vina Porter 225; Shirley Charles 258; Lydia Findiesen 233; Marilyn Earl 200, 226. 600 or more triple: Joan Scriver 760 (245, 212, 303); Mar- ion Richardson 721 (241, 267, 213); Gladys Blanchard 644 (215, 259); Joan Webster 625 (238, 237); Mae Walker 611 (201, 241); Betty Tolchard 611 (201, 218). Winners of the third series were the Top Cats with 36 poims. The senior citizens of ‘m‘s area are asked to note flat the Sunshine Clubmp“ :ts every Thursday 35,9917" Mark‘s Chapel from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Plans for the spring bazaar are in the‘ making. interesting. The Aurora and District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be holding its next dressing meeting March 16 at the home of Mrs. Doris Smith. For infor- mation please call 773-5371. These meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month and everyone is welcome. Mrs. Rudy Arlt at 773-5070 is the service to patient convenor for this area. After some 'discussion council requested that the OWRC continue pollution count tests on Preston Lake this summer as well as Mus- selman’s Lake to keep abreast of any possible pol- lution development. Council also received a letter from the OWRC pointing out recent legisla- tion requiring municipali- ties to report immediately any abnormal discharging of pollution causing materials into any wells, rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Failure to report any such unusual activity could result in a municipality beâ€" ing fined a maximum of $5,000 if found guilty. up to us to 'take action to prevent it.” “I don‘t like the sound of that fine.” cemented Councillor Ratcliff as coun- cil turned the letter over to his works committee for further study. Whether you're a resident of this unique community or one of the many drivers who “cut off” from Highway 400 after a weekend at a Georgian Bay hideaway, the charm of King City'is there to enjoy. Located between highways 400 and 11 on Keele Street just north of Maple, Ontario, this city of ap- proximately 2,000 people is a thriving centre of professional talents with many interesting social activities. It is hoped that, with the};le at ur readers, this column will it ep the resi- dents of King and its neigh- bors informed 0 “What’s hap- pening”. We hope also to focus a spotlight from time to time on individual residents whose hob- bies, careers, prominence, or social involvement might be of interest. We hear the recent Oyster Party held at All Saints Angli- ca'n Church by the Lions club was a tremendous success. King City United Church, now in its centennial year, held a special service February 28, when music students from York University performed for 15 minutes before and after the service. The ‘group included a clarinetist, violinist, bassoonist, recorder player and a singer. The organist of the church, Mary McWhik. is a fellow stu- dent of members of the group. Neighborhood Notes It was decided to forward the annual donations to the Fred Victor Mission and the Victor Home for Girls. Dates were set for a euchre in the school room of the church, March 24, annual strawberry supper, June 23 and the turkey dinner, October 27. The junior choir will be tak- ing part in the church service on March 14. Their planned ap- pearance for the month of Feb- ruary was cancelled due to wea- ther conditions, and the fact that so many were suffering from colds and flu. The evening unit of the UCW gave their February meeting to visitng some of the folk who have been shut in during the winter. I was pleased to have Mrs. Bruce Prentice and Donna, Mrs. Betty Hal-ting and Mrs. Fred Orser spend an afternoOn with me. I enjoyed it very much, and I am sure that others did too. ' Mrs. Hugh Orser is in charge of packing the bale for the UCW and anyone wishing to donate should get in touch with her. The annual church meeting was held at the home of Mr. Church News Rev. and Mrs. Earle Stotes-i bury and family left early Wed- nesday morning, (February 24); to attend the funeral of their‘ eldest son, Dr. Douglas Stotes- bury, who passed away suddenly} at Duncan, BC. The love and prayers of their congregation and many friends go with them as they make this journey. Dr. Stotesbury is survived by his wife and baby daughter, his parents and three brothers. King’s Winter Kapers will be held March 7 between 1:30 and 7 pm. and i's described as a “family afternoon" adventure. It will be held at Cedar Glen. The UCW Executive met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Ham- pton, February 23 for a business meeting, with the president Mrs. Wilfred James in the chair. Plans were made for a clothing drive during the month of March. Good, clean, ‘used'clo‘tk; ing, with at least six- libnths wear in it. mrwlv. left at the church an" time during the month‘ Packing date is set for Aw‘ii 1. Summer clothing is asked for at this time of year, but any good clothing and boots and shoes will be accepted. King City Social Notes CORRESPONDENT: MRS. W. G. JENNINGS â€" PHONE 773-5892 TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS 1 nnnnnnn\Ynn\Vm x-nn n? n 1nxv‘1‘txrna nrrnx‘rn r I n r n n n With the rising values of farm land in King Township, it is in- teresting to note that in the year 1805, the Indians sold 250,- 808 acres of land to the British Government for 1700 pounds (English currency). This acre- age later became the townships of Etobicoke, King, Vaughan and York. and Mrs. Everett Phillips, Feb~ ruary 19. There was a good at- tendance and reports in all de- partments were very encourag- ing. Neighborhood Notes Insurance from the 01d Lake Wilcox Public School, destroyed by fire in February. 1969, will help to pay for a $311,113. ad- dition to the present school. The original fourâ€"room frame school was built in 1951. and a brick building was put up next to it in 1955. Two classes were housed in the older building. and the rest of it was used for storage. After the fire the dis- placed students were sent to neighboring schools. The present building is still inadequate. however, and the addition will provide two class- rooms, a library resource centre, general purpose room with change rooms, storage and washroom facilities. The Aurora Drama Group will present "Ladies in Retirement”, a murder drama, March 11. 12, and 13 in Dr. G. W. William Secondary School starting at 8:15 pm. The producers, Geoff and Pat Pierpoint of RR 1 King City, advise that it’s an event no one should miss. The stage manager. Charles Elder- kin, and Publicity chairman. Mrs. Elderkin, as well as Pat O’Hara (who plays the part of Sister Teresa) are all residents of King. 4H Homemaking Club Lead- ers Mrs. Wilfred James and Mrs. Charles Henshaw hope to get their current project started this weekend. Achievement day is April 17. and weather con~ ditions have prevented an earl- ier start. York County Board of Educa- tion agreed last week to ap- ply to the Municipal Board for final approval for debentui‘ing. A portable classroom was later moved to the school site, and when the new Whitchurch Highlands School opened in the fall of 1969, the grade 7 and 8 pupils who had been at Lake Wilcox moved in there. It will also include an ad- ministration area with princi- pal’s office, health room, and guidance room, and the main entrance will be in the new which is the Toronto Confer- ence Centre for the United Church. situated bet-ween Noble- ton and Bolton. There will be tobogganing, sleigh rides, snow sculpturing for the healthy and sportsminded, while indoor games will be available for the elderly and quieter set. Rev. Norman Gibson of King City United Church, hosts for the occasion, says a skit will also be presented by members of his congregation entitled “100 Years Of Church History”. The general public is heartily invit- ed to attend and join in the fun. Ray Jennings, Ewart Jennings and Charles Henshaw were among those who attended a testimonial dinner at the Fiesta Room. Aurora, in Honor of J. H. Knowles. who has retired after Fife Insurance Pays Part Cost For Lake Wilcox School Addition 27 years as secretary of the Ris- ing Sun Masonic Lodge in Au- rora. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lloyd! of Delhi were recent visitors ofI their parents. Wesley Lloyd of! Aurora and Norman Rumble on Bond Avenue. 1 Gerald Jennings of Aurora is a patient in the York County Hospital. Newmarket. having undergone surgery early in the week. The William Skerratt family have all been ill with the flu. Mrs. James Gillham suffered a fall. injuring her foot. To these folk, and all who are “under the weather," our best wishes and a speedy recovery. wing which will be on the site of the burned out school, A new central heating system will be included. serving the present school and new wing. The senior pupils will not be returning to Lake Wilcox School, however. Principal Carl Hall points out that it is board policy to have grade 7 and 8 in senior schools wherever poss- ible, but he expects that there will be enough children in pri~ mary and junior grades in the area to fill the school. There will be a sales tax reâ€" bate of $6,941.. and proceeds from fire insurance of $88,172., leaving $216,000. to‘ be deben- tured over a period of 20 years. Target date for completion is for school opening'in Septem- ber, says the board’s Assistant Superintendent of Business Ronald McKnight. He points out, however, that construction unions will be seeking new con- tracts this spring and strikes could delay work on the build- ing. Cost of construction is esti- mated at $276,436.. architects fees $18,881.. furniture and equipment $13,000., and legal and other expenses $2,796. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR® Read the Pulitzer Prize winning Christian Science Monitor. 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