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V "Education For Mentally Retarded" -Subject 0f March 17 Meeting In the absence of Councillor J. Bradstock, Reeve Floyd Perkins addressed the members of the Al- lencourt Ratepayers’ Association at their meeting in Walter Scott School, March 4, with 35 present. The reeve assured the group that “comes Spring, and the ground dries, you will have swings, and other playground equipment in a fenced area for children.” The local public school board has ag- reed to permit the use of the school grounds after 6 p.m., and on'holidays. As county council representative for the town, Mr. Perkins was questioned on the subjects of road conditions and stated that Richmond Hill is the third largest contributor in York County, contributing the amount of $100,000‘per year to the coun- ty system. Markham Road be- came a county road as of January 4. This road will be classed as a Next Tuesday evening, March 17, at Thornhaven School, Mrs. A. M. Stacker will speak on the subject “Basic Principles of Ed- ucation of the Mentally Retard- ed,” at a meeting of the Thorn~ hill and District Association for Retarded Children. The public is most cordially invited to at- tend. Thornhaven School is lo- cated on the east side of Bay- view Ave., betwen John St. and No. 7 Highway. Mrs. Stacker holds the distinc- tion of being the first person to fill therposition of inspector of schools for retarded children for the Ontario Department of Edu- cation. Appointed as Inspector of Auxiliary~Services, Special Ser- vices Branch, last September, she visits classrooms operated by 10â€" cal associations for retarded chil- dren throughout the province, finds out the type of program, eQuipment, etc. helps the teacher, suggests additional equipment and books, holds meetings with teachers. By the Richmond Hill Naturalists Even though the winds are cold the bird observers are out look- ing for spring arrivals. The horn- ed larks and the crows are num- erous. A red-tailed hawk and a red shouldered hawk and mi- grant shrikes have been seen. Ten longâ€"eared owls were reported in one area. The best find was 10- catinga great-horned owl, sitting on’its nest. This is our largest “eared” owl and rabbits are its chief food. One should be cau- tinus when visiting an occupied nest. The birds fly quietly and thus give no warning when they decide to strike a person on the head or back. These owls usual- ly take over the nest of some other large bird, such as a red- tailed hawk. They are our earl- iest nesters and lay two or three eggs in February. In the same ‘vic'inity a partridge was sitting about twenty feet up in a poplar tree, busily eating the buds. ' Scene from the Richmond Hill Curtain Club’s forth- coming play “KIND LADY” is pictured above. A baby bOrrowed from a friend is used as bait to enable the smooth villain to enter and live in the Kind Lady’s house.. Eliza- beth Jackson is the Kind Lady, Ron Solloway the villain, and Suzanne Grew the devoted maid. Reeve Floyd Perkins Future Markham Rd. The skunks are out looking for food. A each was seen comfort- ably curled up on the top of a large nest in a cedar tree. At first glance his .back looked like a fluffy pin-cushion. It will not be long before we see the first butterfly. The mourning cloak butterfly, in the fall, tucks itself away in a rotted stump or under some loose bark and as soon as the March sun grows warm it emerges and feeds on the nectar of the pussy willows. Mrs. Stacker is well qualified for the position. Most recently 14‘ : THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday,, March 12; 1959' The fall is the best time to look for coccoons but there might still be some that the bird's .and win- Nature Notes $2171? lame/action â€"- Photo by Thomson and Gibson ter storms have not damaged. There doesn’t seem to have been" as many to be found this year. This might be due to the very dry‘ season last summer. If you do find any they should be kept outâ€" doors where moisture can fall on it. A eecropia moth emerged this week from a cocoon which had been kept in the house. This is one of our bigger moths. measuring about 6” across. When it first appears it seems to be all head and abdomen with the wings hanging limply from the should- ers. The wings soon began to expand and take on color rapidly. The colors range from almost white through lightest tans and browns to a genuine rusty-red. These colours remain beautiful but do dim noticeably after the first few hours. - suburban road and accepted by Toronto in order to qualify for a 25 per cent city subsidy. But it must be paved by Richmond Bill or the County. The county has less than five miles of county road altogether. The county had hoped that Mark- ham Road would be accepted as a suburban road under the juris- diction of the Toronto and York Roads Commission and had not budgeted for it. Should the road be paved by March 31, the county will accept it. Otherwise the road will be turned back to Richmond Hi1 . Referring to the vacant com- mercial land at Bayview and Markham Road, Mr. Perkins statâ€" ed that plans for an Lâ€"shaped shopping centre comprising 14 stores had been accepted by an Oshawa construction company, but as yet no building permit has been issued. she was principal of York Town- ship School for Retarded Child- ren for six years and a member of the Ontario Association for Retarded Children’s Education Committee. She began her work with an honours degree in psy- chology and education from the University of Edinburgh. Follow- ing studies at Edinburghs teach- ers training college, Moray House, she spent seven years as an el- ementary schol teacher in Poland, after which she worked for five years at Craigentinny Annex in Edinburgh where she also did a research project on “Teaching Methods for Children of Low I.Q. Levels for the Edinburgh Child Guidance Clinic for mentally re- tarded and emotionally disturbed children. Open to the public, the Thorn- hill Association meetings are held regularly on the third Tuesday of each month. Programs,va1ways inâ€" teresting, do not always touch on topics related to retarded child- ren. but, many outstanding peop- and will be guest speakers. On March 20th. the Naturalists“ Club is eagerly looking forward to having Mr. Robert Bateman come as their speaker. Mr. Bate- man travelled around the world last year and plans to speak on several highlights of the trip. We know, from hearing him twice before. that both his pictures and his talk will be outstanding. Vis- itors are welcome. STOUFFVILLE -â€" Commis- sioner Neville of the local P.U.C. has suggested that the water rates in town be increased to $9.00 each six months. He advo- cated the surplus in order to brild up a surplus thus eliminat- ing some of the need for deben- tures for new construction. 198, 170, 248, B‘. Karsh 674, 222, 179, 273, Harold Bennett 647, 197, 221, 229, Art Gibson 639, 213, 215, 211, Len Emberly 631, 259, 190, 182, Ed Harris 624, 267, 186, 171, Fred Horrell 612, 165, 184, 263, Wilt Young 605. 207, 196, 202. Bert Cook 605, 184, 172, 249, Addie Lund 215,233, Art Leech 214, 225, Ila Worsdale 203, 215. Roy Lund 286. Marie Karsh 257, John Crook 221, Fred Darling< ton 217, Austin Everatt 212, Geof Nash 212, Get Tuck 209, Eunice Boone 207 and Elsie Emberly 200. The funeral was 'held on Sat- urday, March 7, from Wright and Taylor’s funeral home, Richmond Hill. Services were conducted by Rev. Binnington of Victoria Square and interment followed at Highland Memory Gardens cem- etery. - ’ ‘ Charles James Kydd of R. R. 2 Gormley, passed away peace- fully at his home on Thursday, 'March 5,‘ in his 80th year. He is survived by, his wife Elizabeth, two sons, Charles and Albert, and three . daughters, Josephine, Laura (Mrs. Lee Smith) and Blanche (Mrs. E. Atherton). With his sincerity and friendâ€" ly pers’onality, he was a true friend of all who knew him. NORTH END LEAGUE March 6. 1959 Ladies’ high triple â€" Irene Leech, 712, 205, 280, 227. Men’s high triple â€" Bill Boone, 681, 241, 231, 209. Turning in other really nice scores -â€" Mabel Haviland 640, 194, ggq, QZQ, gongie Snaith 616, Team standings â€"- (four nights remaining in final series) -- Reb- els 24, Fireflies 23, Alley Oops 21, Hula Hoops 19. Bloopers 18, Crack-pots 16, Wanderers 13, Bird-Dogs 6. By Richmond Hill Horticultural Society While the world outside bowed under another barrage of heavy snow, members and friends of the Richmond Hill Horticultural So- ciety were transported by pie- tures to‘anothervworld of glor- ious' colour and bloom. It was the monthly meeting of the Rich- mond Hill Horticultural Society in the Lions Community Hall, February\26th, and a well-timed program offered pleasant relief from the rigours of this winter. Mr. George Spratt introduced the speaker, Mr. R. Wain of Wain’s Florist, Willowdale,'who demon- strated how anyone may grow Af- rican Violets. Each step from the planting of a single leaf in ver- miculite to its ultimate loveliness in a full grown plant prompted Mr. G. Longworth, president, to comment that he expected keen competition between the mem- bers in the future in the African Violet classes. Three specimen violets were given away in a draw and Mr. Wain invited everyone to visit his‘nursery to see the new specimens being grown for the exhibition this year. He will also help and _advise anyone with Af- The ~pallbearers were ‘Bill Dougl'as, ‘Warren Reaman, Ed. Willett, Jim Smith, Ed. Ather- ton, J.,McLellan_. The deceased came from 0111- Ha where he was in the lumber- ing industry. For a number of years he lived on Garden Ave., Langstaff. riczin Violet difficulties. C. J. KYdd Passes In’ His 80th Year There are 22 Ontario Society for Crippled Children’s nurses located- in 15 district offices spread throughout the province to 100k after the needs of Ontario’s crippled child- ren. These offices are maintained by the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, who annually conduct the Easter Seal Campaign. ' One of the nurses is shown above visiting a crippled child at his home. The campaign lasts until March 29th and has a provincial objective of $800,000. The campaign is sponsored locally by the Lions Club. 170, 248, B‘. Karsh 674, 273, Harold Bennett 221, 229, Art Gibson 639, 211, Len Emberly 631, 182, Ed Harris 624, 267, Fred Hprrell 612, 165, our Mr. Bob Birrell of Birrell Mo- _to_s Ltd.. local Chevrolet-Oldsmo- bile dealer reports a most suc- cessful third anniversary used car sale. Birrell’s advertised their giant 1c sale through the advertis- ing columns of “The Liberal”. “The results from our advertise- ments in ‘The Liberal’ were most gratifying”, stated Mr. Birrell. '” Starting practically from scratch three years ago the Bir- rell firm has grown to be one of the largest GM dealers'in York County. In 1958 the firm sold no less than 700 new and used units. Boasting a modern service depart- ment, the Birrell staff offers the motoring public a complete line of service. Both the sales and ser- vice staff are anxious to serve th: people of the district efiiciently, and energetically at all times. STOUFFVILLE â€"- A board of arbitration will be set up shortly by the Townships of Pickering and Uxbridge to study a proposed change in the boundaries of Glas- gow and Altona School Sections. Birrell's Car Sale A Huge Success Mrs. Wm. Strugnell. a three- consecutive-year Rose Bowl win- ner for Roses, was awarded a per- manent trophy by past president Mr. J. Large. This was a lovely silver rose arrangement mounted on a plaque. designed and created by Mr. D. Boyd. A social period concluded a pleasant evening. 3. Individual Blooms, Leaves and Fruit â€" A. Wilson, R. D. Little, R. McMullen. 4. Autumn Scenes â€" Mrs. G. Gurney, R. D. Little, A. Wilson. 5. Winter Scenes â€" A. Wilson, G. Gurney, G. Gurney. The annual convention of the Ontario Horticultural Association is to be held at the King Edward Sheraton Hotel. Toronto, March 5-6. All interested home garden- ers are welcome to attend the two-day sessions. Markham Approves Debenture Issue Charles H owl‘tt Sch. 7772. Individual Plants, Shrubs and Trees -â€" D. Boyd, AqJVilson, R. D. Little. a Delightful in colour, nature and skill were slides taken by mem- bers and entered in the photo- graphic contest. Winners in the various classes received awards: 1. General Garden Views â€" Mr. Wm. Ferguson, Mr. D. Boyd, Mr. R. D. Little. Markham Township is‘still holding'up approval of a new eight room school planned by the same board in the Elgin Street -'Clarke Avenue area of Doncaster. They are await- ing word from the ONE. to announce the site of its new marshalling yards. The new school would cost an estim- ated $160,000.00. It has al- ready received the approval of the Department of Educa- tion. Markham Township Council Monday gave official approv- al to an application from the Board of Trustees of School Area No. 1 Markham-Vaugh- an for a five room addition to the Charles Howitt Public School located in Richvale. Cost of the addition was es- timated at $86,000.00. It will accommodate 140 pupils. Vaughan Township Council had previously approved the proposal. . _ . 'Lne A former director of a Rotary Club in Hamilton, he has been active more recently in the Bloor- Toronto Kiwanis Club. He is married. has'a son at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario, and two daughters, aged 18 and 8, at home. His chief recreational in- terests are golf and- fishing. A native of Byng Inlet (now Britt) in the Georgian Bay re- gion, Mr. Fleming attended Up- per Canada College, and grad- uated in 1931 from the U J‘versity of Toronto as a Bachelor " f Com- merce. After a period on the editorial staff ‘of The Toronto Globe, and later, Maclean-Hunter Publishing Company, he began hf telephone career in Ottawa in 1937. ' In 1949, Mr. Fleming became Bell Telephone manager in Ham- ilton. Four ’years later he was promoted to the position of Nia- gara district manager. He he- came Toronto Midtown district manager in 1955, and held this position until his new appoint- ment. He held various positions in the telephone company’s commer- cial department until 1940, when he went' on active service with the Armored Corps in the Can- adian Army. v After service in Canada and overseas he retired in 1945. as a captain, and con- tinued his telephone career in the Toronto division office. In his new position, Mr. Flem- ing will supervise managers re- sponsible for telephone business in the Willowdale, Don Mills, HUdson, Markham. Maple, Rich- mond Hill, Thornhill and Union- ville exchanges. " '1'. A. Fleming, manager of Bell Telephone’s Toronto Midtown dis- trict, has been appointed district manager for Toronto Northeast 'district, the company announced this week. He succeeds the late Murray E. Smye, who died sud- denly on February 7. New Bell Manager Printing {â€" We Do If T. A. FLEMING If It’s It is a very heartening feeling to know that when the going is rough that you have friends -â€" I’m glad I’m a resident of Rich- vale! I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Richvale and Maple Fire Departments, the Vaughan Town- ship Police, and Waterworks De- partment, and the Ontario Hy- dro for the assistance they pro- vided me when my house and gar- age burned, last February 10. They were not only efficient, but polite, tidy and solicitious. The chairman referred to the improved appearance of Yonge Street, and felt that the town works department had really per- formed a fine job in the cleaning of the streets. He also drew at- tention to the efiective new light- ing system installed by the local hydro last summer along Yonge Street. Mr. Taylor also stressed the importance and value of the group insurance offered to the members, stating that there was no comparable plan for the small storekeeper and his staff. In con- clusion, the chairman advised the association not to relax in its efforts to secure the widening of Yonge Street. Says Thanks For Kind Help Dear Mr. Editor: I would also like to thank my many neighbours, some of whom I had never met before, for their very kind ofierings of accommo- dation and meals. ' Election of officers marked the meeting of the Yonge Street Business and Professional Assoc- iation held Tuesday evening in the Town Inn, and resulted in the following 1959 executive be- ing elected: Chairman - Mr. Harry Goldberg; Vice-Chairman - Mr. F. Gardiner; Treasurer - Mr. J. Pari'si; Secretary - Miss Gladys McLatchy. Well represented by merchants, bankers, and profess~ ional members, this meeting was chaired by the retiring chairman, Mr. Charles Taylor. Of great interest to those pres- ent, oi‘fâ€"the-street parking and parkinglots to the rear of both the east and west side of Yonge Street were discussed at,length, and parking investigation com- mittee â€" comprising Mr. J. Par- isi, Mr. G. Hill and Mr. N. Fisher agreed to continue in that cap- acity, and to confer with the town officials. Plans for publicity and for collective advertising were al- so discussed. “Dear Mr. Editor” H. Goldberg New Head of Yonge St. Business Assoc. FOR SATISFACTION USE “THE LIBERAL" CLASSIFIEDS T. A'. Bennett (Mrs. S. K‘ Bennett) 6 MacKay Drive, Richvale PHONE TU. 4-1105 Sincerely, Counter Check Books always in stock â€" Plain, or? printed with your name and address. PRINTERS FOR THE COMMUNITY SINCE I878 YONGE STREET, RICHMOND HILL TU. 4-II05 ; Office Forms, Billheads, Statements Forms (ruled), Business Forms You will find the quality, service and price right. 013132, liberal. Quality letterheads, Business Cards, Envelopes Unusual Programs, Booklets, Menus Admission Tickets, Lucky Draw Tickets labels, Gum Labels, Receipt Forms Invoices, Dodgers, 'Handbills, Posters Tags (Shipping), Wedding Invitations Your Personal Stationery Loughlin'Home Supply Stop 21A Yonge St. Both the Richmond Hill store and the Stouffville store will be operated under the same combing ed management. Mr. Don Thurs- ton will continue to operate the Richmond Hill state under the name of Don Thurston, and he will be associated with his father in the operation of the Stouff- ville store. Mr. Fred Northey will continue as a .member of the local sales staff. The Yonge Street store, “Don Thurston Men’s Wear”, will ben- efit by the “father and son part- nership” which has been develop- ed between Mr. Don Thurston and his father, Mr. Harold G. Thurston. After being associated with the textile industry for 39 years. Mr. Thurston Sr. has bought Spofford and Company’s Dry Goods Store at Stouffville. Form Father 8. Son Partnership Richvale, Ont. AURORA; â€" The publlc school board has ;;offlcially opened it: new nine room George St; School. Chairman J. M. 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