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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), November 22, 1967, p. 15

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V CM Wed a ct To Apartments In Craddock Farm Area AURORA Residents living near the Craddock Farm area at the north end of the town are objecting to a proposal to erect an apartment building in their area At the council meeting on Monday a peti tion was presented by fltyd Harris a Farm area resident of 20 years stand ing calling for the rejection of such plans as may exist for an apartment building and of fices in the area The petition was signed by all residents of St and Mark St with the excep tion of one household not visited by Mr Har- riis in his quest for support The residents objected to proposed devel opments on the grounds that the property has been designated a green belt for years and furthermore has been declared floodland a deadend road to an apartment build ing would lead to further traffic congestion on St the property has been designated resi dential and not commercial the proximity of an apartment build ing would ruin their privacy Council learned from Mr Harris that he had sent letters of protest to the of Highways the Ontario Municipal Board and the Conservation Branch of the Ontario Department of Energy and Re sources the letters he claimed the scheme Infringed various statutes within the au thority of these bodies He suggested that it would be a boon to the town if the property was purchased by Hangs In Cells AURORA A 52yearold Aurora man arrested Friday night on an impaired driving charge was found dead several hours later in the town police cells is believed the man hanged himself Cheif Constable William said the man was observed apparently asleep on cot 10 minutes before he was found dead The man was arrested by Constable Ted McCIenny at pm following a minor cident west of St He was charged than placed in the jails only cell He was the only prisoner Police checked the room every few min utes He was found dead at pm service clubs and the Holland Valley Con servation Authority to form an extension cf Park Mr Harris was informed by council that the matter had been referred to the Town Planning Board and that he would be notified when it comes up for Whitchurch Twp Election Battle VANDORF Retirement from municipal politics of Reeve Ross Farqubarson of Whit church Township and the disagreement of some ratepayers over actions of the Town ship Area School Board may set the scene for a record number of candidates for seats on Whitchurch Township Council Nomination date has been set for Friday Nov 24 and it an election is needed it will be on Dec DeputyReeve Stewart Burnett is the only candidate so far to announce that he will run for the Three have stated that they will contest the Two present council lors Ivan McLaughlin and Frank Williams have indicated they will seek the post and the third contestant Is Lawrence Hennessey of Mr Hennessey was defeated in his bid for a council seat on two earlier attempts One other councillor Henry of has announced he will seek re- election to council Others who have indicated they place their names on the nomination papers in clude Norman Barnard of 3 a director of Lacal Industries Ltd Patrick ashman a resident of Lake who is also making his third try for council Norman Fockler of Ringwood who is at present a member of the Whitchurch Public School Board Robert Lewis of who has been a town council lor in Stouffvllle but has recently moved into Whitchurch Township and Mrs Betty of Vandorf Mrs is an employee of the Township They dont call Constable Glenn Phillips of the rifle His annual trip to the region with Newmarket Police lepartment Old for members of the Hunt Club this year will nothing He stopped a lb black bear in its tracks mean a rug for the Phillips living room on Friday with the slug from a 3030 Winchester Jones EG Artificial Ice Plebiscite Continued from Page 1 to step down if he could not give bis best in the interest of the Township But I sincerely think that I did do my best and I am asking for your support once more Former councillor Ed told the gathering that you did me a great favor at the last election you defeated me I thank those that proposed by name and seconded it but I will not stand for election Mr LaMorre a teacher in the township said that he was indeed flattered by those who had nominated him but I do not think I am as fully acquainted with the town ship as would like to be if I were running for office He stated that he might consider the possibility in the future Mr Caruso addressed the crowd by saying Im a man of few words Ill see you at the polls He resigned his nomination the following day Mr Poirier expressed his interest in the promotion and development of the township but withdrew his name rather than cause the township an other needless expense an election He promised however that there will be another time when I stand before you and ask your support township Area School Board was also acclaimed at the meeting for a oneyear term It will be composed of form er members Walter Rate Mary Adams and Vic Johnson Ken Taylor of Mount Albert and Ron Scott of were nominated and were un opposed Allan Cooper mem ber of the board for three years declined his nomina tion Students Set Records At AURORA There were students graduating with hon ors among the Secondary School Graduation Diplomas presented at the annual Com mencement Exercises held at Dr G Williams Secondary School on Friday evening Over per cent of the stu dents passed in Grades and Scholarships awards and amounted to about Five students gained Uni versity Entrance Scholarships on the basis of high average throughout the year The Ontario Scholar was Bishop who also gave Valedictory Address Awarded University Entrance Scholarships were Nora Beck er Sally Case Karen ard Richard Miller and Dixon Fifty one awards were made to students who attained an average of eighty per cent or over on the years work Head Boy Stephen Sedore and Head seven School Letters for all- around achievement and par ticipation in school activties The Award for the best all round athlete went to John Campbell Principal A H Miller also made mention of the team acheivements Boys Senior Basketball In the finals aU three soccer teams won the Georgian Bay Championships the Intermediate Football team tied for first place and the Juniors placed second The school also won the an nual interschool Track and Meet The Team placed high In the altOntario Meet held in Ham ilton with Glen placing onetenth of a second behind the Junior Champion Mr M J Furlong Vice- speaking on attend ance praised the record of Bruce who al though living in King Town ship has not missed a day since Grade 7 He is now In Girl Wallace presented Grade NOTICE of CHANGE of PLACE The Annual Meeting of the York North Progressive Conservative Association will be held in the Grey- stones Tavern Yonge St S Aurora Nov ember MEAT SPECIALS TBone STEAK Prime Rib ROAST Loin Ends Of PORK Boneless POT ROAST SHOP J Street Aurora flnnii The Most Complete Ski Shop North of Toronto Professional Service and Advice Christmas Layowoy Plan Charge and Budget Accounts Complete Line of Ski Equipment From Beginners to Expert Skis by Hart Buckle Boots from to A Large Selection of Imported Ski Clothing SKI PACKAGES I I Ski Bindings Boots Poles Safety Straps 1 00 400 SPECIAL YOU SAVE 5995 PIS Metal Skis 000o5 Tyrol StepIn J Bindings 3 1 J Poles 600J Mounting SPECIAL I YOU SAVE Red or Blue Stars 16900 J Tyrol in Stepin Bindings Buckle Boots Tyrol Mounting SPECIAL Group Now Eligible TORONTO As of Janu ary 1968 will offer a group medical insurance Ontario Health Minister Mat thew B Dymond announced today Many groups now too small to qualify for coverage by private companies will be eligible under this hew pro vision The minimum size of groups will be six persons much smaller than usually required for group coverage by private companies and there will be provision for collector groups an Innovation for medical insurance in this pro vince At present OMSIP On tario Medical Services Insur ance Plan provides coverage only for Individuals and their families Tne purpose of this exten sion ore to meet special needs that have become apparent and to servo better the well- being and convenience of the people of Ontario Dr mond said Benefits and rates will be the same In a group as they arc now for an individual It is expected that among the groups will be many who have not found group cover age practical In the post Pri vate plans In many cases re quire a minimum of at least 20 for group coverage ELECTORS OF EAST May we say many thanks for the acclamation accorded us at the Nomination Meeting on Nov 16 During and we will do our utmost to be worthy of your confidence in us Boiling lb Tin BURNS Stewing BEEF HEAD CHEESE I Buy Frozen Food now sell he famous WOODS FREEZER F Come ill ami price it today look What You got FreeMer Special 5 lbs COUNTRY SAUSAGE Ids HAMBURG lbs 4 lbs MARGARINE lbs SAUSAGE PATTIES 4 FANCY COOKIES Reeve Garfield Wright Deputy Reeve Gladys Rolling Councillor John W Rye Councillor William Steele Councillor Ray Gal Ice Cream loaves Bread Milium 59 SIDES FRONTS 45- HALF 49c FAST FROZEN Cut arnl at NO EXTRA CHARGE I Youll Save More When You Shop Sedore MAIN STREET NEWMARKET CANADAS LARGEST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS TRANSMISSION SPECIAL THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FOR ONLY Remove the pan Replace pan gosket Clean the screen Adjust the linkage Adjust the hands Road 180 Deerfield Road 8958655 This Is a product It Is a Chrysler Convertible You can buy one for yourself or friend at PARR MOTORS on Davis Drive In Newmarket

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