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A Metrospan Community Newspaper Richmond Hill‘s Jane Sikorski will be one of 95 young ladies seeking the “Miss CNE â€" Queen of the Fairs” title today. The winner will be announced this afternoon at the main arena of the Coliseum. Ms. Sikorski became eligible for the competition after she was selected Miss Richmond Hill Fair last May. The winner will reign over the Canadian National Exhibition from today until September 3, and will win an array of prizes. A Richmond Hill girl, Debbie Carter, was selected Queen of the Fairs in 1972. While Richmond Hill Council approved a $500 grant to help the Richmond Hill Branch of Operation Lifeline, it turned down requwts of help from three Ontario municipalities. The Township of West Carleton asked for funds to assist people following the flooding of the Ottawa The 1979-80 edition of the Richmond Hill Provincial Junior A Rams will be holding a tryout camp for rookies tonight (Wednesday) at the Richmond Hill Arena from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Included is a $1,000 scholarship award. The winner will also win a flight for two to next year’s Calgary Stampede. Manager Sil Steffan told The Liberal that training camp for the regulars will commence Monday night at 8 The Richmond Hill Wilson Niblett senior fastball team will be competing in the annual CNE Bulova Watch tournament starting next Saturday. There will be no Ontario Fastball League game next Tuesday at the Town . Hydro is GO Stop the press. The old bell installed at Richmond Hill’s new fire department, is on a tilt. Yessir, Mayor David Schiller said last week, “it tilts toward the southwest“. Now. back to our regular programming. Everything is "GO" for Ontario Hydro. The government has approved the redesign of the Parkway Belt West and Ontario Hydro Manager of Transmission Route Planning. Bob Murray, said he expects construction of the first 500 kV hydro tran- smission line will begin next fall, with the total project. Claireville to Cherrywood. in service by 1981. Jane is our hope to win CNE honor . iommunity Pulse Flood victims seek our funds, Hill says no Hockey, already? Team in tourney It ’s tilted JANE SIKORSKI River The Sudbury Region Disaster Relief Committee also asked for funds to compensate flood victims. The Township of Dover suffered from I spring flooding and that municipality asked for financial assistance. “I‘m getting the im- A bound trip pass costing $6 is available to any group ,of up to five persons travelling together (if one or two are over 18 years old). Spring Mills one more time The controversial Spring Mills Estates subdivision was sprung on council Tuesday night by an angered Councillor Al Duffy. G0 Transit is urging residents to leave their cars at home â€" take public transit to the Canadian National Exhibition and save gas, parking costs and wear and tear on both the car and your nerves. A special service with three buses leaving Newmarket at 8 and 11:30 am. and 5:30 pm. and travelling south on Yonge Street picking up passengers at the Go Transit stops at Aurora, Oak Ridges, Richmond Heights Plaza, Bayview and Markham Road and Bayview and Romfield Circuit will go on directly to the CNE grounds. Buses will leave the ONE grounds to return to Newmarket at 1:30, 7:30 and 11 pm. A 'I‘ravelways representative said the bus will take ap proximately 40 minutes to reach Richmond Heights Plaza and the complete run will take about one hour and 45 minutes. A plan of subdivision for the area near Gormley was approved by the Region of York, but Councillor Duffy said Richmond Hill Council had never even seen ill Mayor Dave Schiller said he is delighted the community has been given the opportunity to lead the country in finding methods of energy conservation, but he did not know the reasons why this town was one of the ones chosen. This special service will run the length of the Ex, August 15 to September 3.7 “I have never seen this 42-lot development,” he said. “It hasn’t been to this council." Groups going to the Ex are urged to take advantage of GO’s family pass. . Councillor Duffy said the first he had heard of the Region ap- proving the subdivision was in a newspaper report last month. “York is approving things that are not in our official plan," he said. “The Ontario Municipal Board said we‘d be creating a hamlet and that's what’s hap- pening." A firm of consultants in Montreal, L.J. D’Amore and Associates on behalf of the federal government chose Rich- mond Hill to be one of three communities across Canada to host a pilot project for one year to develop energy conservation practices through citizen par- ticipation and initiative. The Montreal firm asked the mayor to set up a meeting in Councillor Lou Wainwright said Richmond Hill Council approved Spring Mills by a 5-4 vote in 1975. Richmond Hill has been chosen to lead the country in a study of what communities can do to conserve energy. Go by GO But Councillor Duffy reminded Councillor Wainwright that on June 18 this year. council unanimously opposed the sul} division. “Then you go to Region and agree with it," Councillor Duffy said. The plan which appeared at the Regional level shows 42 lots, down from the original 52. “I‘m worried about the precedent this could set," Councillor Duffy said yesterday. “I don‘t like them bypassing Richmond Hill.” An attempt to appeal the Region’s decision on Spring Mills failed in council, which means the new subdivision will go ahead unless there are objections from residean which would likely force another Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Energy study to be held here pression we‘re on a list somewhere,” Mayor David Schiller said. “I think we've done our share." Councillor Lou Wain- wright. however. said, “there are people in town who feel charity begins at home; there may be people who want their money spent on those items." THE RICHMOND HILL era Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1979 two setting up carfip outside the Not only'will the two Richmond Princess Gates advising they, Hill students be first on the could be first, on one condition â€" grounds. Howard Tate said they they leave, would get the customary Bulova Mr. Tate took names, ad- watch and breakfast, com- dresses. and telephone numbers plements of Shopsys. Police’boogie' to avert rumble at high school Another seven cars arri§led quickly, showing the kids officers weren't averse to dancmg some of. them away. About 300 summer school students had gathered in the parking lot of Thornlea Secon- dary School to ‘discuss’ which type of music they thought was best â€" rock and roll or disco. When a police cruiser arrived at the scene and the officer realized things could get out of hand, he called for extra help. York Regional Police did the “Thornlea Hustle" Friday morning. and staved off whét could have been a _full-fledged rumble. At issue was a simple matter of taste â€" specifically whose was better. Two Grade 12 students at Rich- mond Hill High School were guaranteed they would be first in line for the 1015t opening of the Canadian National Exhibition today. Assistant Gnerai Manager, Howard Tate, approached the two setting up camp outside the Princess Gates advising they, could be first, on one condition â€" they leave. Richmond Hill firefighters are determined to get in shape and stay in shape. More thén $1,000 worth of physical fitness equipment should give them a good start. The money for the equipment was donated by Frank Gallant from the Hill’s Dairy Queen store. who said, “I did it because I want to keep our local firefighters in good shape. I’d hate to see one of them suffering Richmond Hill firefighters are going to become more physically fit than they are now, if that‘s possible. Here Captain Al Turner tries his hand at some of the new equipment at the fire hall. Assisting him are (left to right) Louis Hollosi Mayor Schiller said this meeting is to tell why Richmond Hill was selected, to describe the program and the extent of council chambers for this mor« ning (Wednesday August 15) inviting representatives from the Chamber of Commerce. 3 local college and university, both the public and separate school board. the ministerial association. a citizen group. the library, service clubs, labor union, social plan- ning council and the media. Ted Stoehr and Don Johnston‘ both 17, of 10330 Yonge Street in Richmond Hill packed sleeping bags, cans of beans and water last Wednesday, planning to be the first in line for the CNE. 7777,"..wv. --..°--vuu. \’ll_l\â€"ll IIUILU lllal. u‘ILlUID GIIU ucn have already raised $7,000 and had also offered their assist Hill boys are first m to enter the CNE A phone call away Hill Firefigh tars (puff, pant) ready to (umph) shape up 25 Cents Ted Stoehr said he was slightly disappointed he and his buddy had been asked to leave as they would miss “the thrill of staying and waving and watching everyone go by". and guaranteed they would be the first. Just to make it official the two went to the CNE office to confirm the good news and a secretary documented the names and times and advised it was so. The two still plan to camp over Tuesday night. just to be sure. A steering committee will be selected at this meeting to get involved in finding an office and getting support for the program. Two other communities in Canada have also been chosen to host this demonstration project, one in the maritimes and one in British Columbia, but the names have not been released. The equipment has arrived and Monday morning Mr. Hollosi, Frank Gallant and Dave Barrow, who is chairman of the Fire Committee, were on hand at the Now that it has reached its crescendo. the students can think about getting back to school full time in about three weeks. Music appreciation was not one of the official summer school courses offered at Thornlea this year. “I think this difference in opinion has been growing throughout the summer,” he said. a heart attack while fighting a. fire." The Richmond Hill Fire Department wanted to make sure the money was spent wisely, so they commissioned Louis Hollosi, who is Mister Fitness, to buy the proper equipment for them. government involvement and let people know what the govern- ment is looking for from the community. Staff Sergeant Doug Davies felt many of the teenagers were from outside the Thornhill area. He claimed the only real problem occurred when the throng blocked the school’s driveway. No charges were laid. The crowd eventually dispersed and the incident was over in less than an hour. 22 pages The federal immigration of- ficer explained to the two representatives from the United Church their application would be forwarded to the national immigration office in Ottawa and a telex would be sent to Southeast Asia trying to match up a refugee In less than one month the congregation‘at St. Matthew’s banded together and raised pledges of $13,000, an offer of accommodation, and many donations of furniture and clothing. Monday, Pat Gregg and Bryan Buchan, representing St. Mat- thew’s United Church, went to the Department of Immigration to fill out final application forms to support a Southeast Asian refugee family. Operation Lifeline Association of Richmond Hill has arranged a meeting to be held in the Rich- mond Hill Room of Richmond Hill Arena at 7:30 pm. to give information to those interested in sponsoring a refugee family. Nguyen Thinh, his wife and seven-month-old daughter will be in Richmond Hill tonight to tell of the dangers and hardships presented to the refugees of Southeast Asia and try to explain the reasons why so many are fleeing the country of their birth. Mr. Barrow and Mr. Gallant also took turns, while Mr. Hollosi stood by to make sure no one got hurt. Supporters of the St. Matthew’s United Church sponsorship program for Vietnamese refugees have progressed to the stage of awaiting a telephone call from the Department of Immigration. (Mister Fitness), Frank Gallant (who donated the money for the equipment), Dave Barrow (chairman of the fire com- mittee) and Fire Chief Bob Kennedy. (Liberal Photo by Millie Stewart.) Rev. McLeod said the response from Richmond Hill residents has been “remarkable”. and pointed out that 21 members from the Emmanuel Anglican Church have already raised $7,000 and Hear refugees tonight Chief Bob Kennedy, Deputy Chief Kevin Izzard, and Captain A] Turner all took turns trying the apparatus. “They are not Helpless people in rags. They get on their feel very quickly," he said They‘re waiting for the phone to ring. fire hall to see the equipment and at the same time,. Mr. Hollosi demonstrated how the items should be used. Council agreed to both requests, and will also ask the town‘s personnel department to watch for any jobs such refugees may handle. “We’re getting many job of- fers." Rev. McLeod said. “More thafl‘we have refugees available. “This is an urgent matter for the world and an urgent matter for Richmond Hill," he said, asking council for a $500 grant, and space to store furniture. Richmond Hill Council offered its moral and financial support to the boat people last week, after a plea from the Richmond Hill branch of Operation Lifeline. “You've heard of the refugees.“ spokesman Rev. Bruce McLeod said, “some of them are drowning tonight. An organized program for the BOAT PEOPLE Hill supports Lifeline, moral/y and financially *ti The Very Rev. N. Bruce McLeod. Chairman of Operation Lifeline in Richmond Hill, said he hopes all the sponsorship groups, recently formed in this area, will come to the meeting to share their successes as well as receive any necessary assistance from the umbrella organization and other groups. He said people were offering not only money but services and accommodations. Rev. McLeod noted that doctors and dentists had also offered their assistance. “I‘m encouraged at the response so far," he said. “It‘s an incredible growth, one of the mushrooming affairs." Twenty~seven-year-old Nguyen Thinh arrived in Toronto two months ago with a brand new daughter who was born on a boat. Rev. McLeod pointed out that Operation Lifeline is not a fund- raising group, and the grant was necessary to cover only ad- ministration costs. Up until now the time span has been two to four months before arrival of the family, but Mr. Buchan said he hoped to welcome a family in Richmond Hill by midâ€"September. The group at St. Matthew’s are not passively awaiting the call from the government, but are actively organizing, marshalling resources and taking donations to aid one family and hoping to raise enough money to sponsor another. Storage space is at a premium for the St. Matthew’s group but both Mr. Buchan and Mrs. Gregg encourage anyone interested to call with offers of articles, time, dollars or employment. The equipment has been set up in the exercise room. and is, available for full time and volunteer firefighters to use. While councillors were agreeable to the $500 grant, Regional Councillor Lou Wain- wright wanted to go a step fur- ther. Mrs. Gregg said the im- migration officer advised he would call as soon as details of age and background were available about the family they would support. “To give them an idea of Canada before the blizzard,” he added. firefighters is being planned by Mr. Hollosi. Included in the Physical fitness equipment is a power stand for legs, an arm machine, a sit up and lower back exercise bench, a chest and arm bench, a bar bell set and dumb bells of all sizes. have another $6,000 committed Meanwhile. the Operation Lifeline group in Richmond Hill will hold a public meeting tonight in the Richmond Hill Room of the arena. beginning at 7.30 p.m. A refugée family is expécted to be in attendance. Rev. McLeod said. “How about for every dollar you raise. we‘ll give two?" family with St. Matthew‘s ***