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V4 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, November 8,719627 Thornhill and District News These nine happy students were pictured recently at grad- uation exercises held for the Powell Road Public School Grade 8 class. Back row, left to right, Miss A. Palmer, teacher, Mr. A. McRoberts', principal, Peter Webster, Gordon Salt, TELEPHONE AV. 5-2381 Powell Road Grade 8 Graduates “The Liberal" Is alwaya pleased to publish items of lntereat contributed by its readers in the Thornhm area - - . - - - - Our representative in Thornhill ls Mrs. Margaret McLean. who may be reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. Coming From Victoria B.C. Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Mr. Higgins received his early education there. Following his graduation from Dalhousie Uni- versity and Pine Hill Divinity Mr. Urquhart pointed out that there are now in the village some SOD-watt, some 300-watt, and six new mercury vapour lights. He stated that the De- partment of Highways would like to see a high standard of lighting right through the vil- lage and were accordingly pre- pared to make the same finan- cial arrangements with the vil- lage as with the township, but only with respect of that port- ion of the village south of Cen- tre Street. Because of the new Highway 7 lay-pass, which will divert considerable traffic off Yonge and Centre Streets, they don't feel that the north end of the village is on the same basis, and have offered to pay 50% of the capital costs of in- stalling the lights from Centre Street to the north limits of the village. Name Rev. A. T. Higgins To Thornhill If the Department of High- ways offer was accepted, Mr. Urquhart estimated that the lighting would cost the village about $97.50 per year more for the area from Centre Street south and about $275.00 per year more for the area from Centre Street to the northern limits of the village. Village Trustees Meet New Street Lighting Thornhill Area Thornhill and Carrville kUnited Churches have been advised that their call to Rev. A. I. Higgins of Victoria, B.C., has been approved and that he will be arriving during the last week of November. Rev. Higgins is expected to occupy the pulpit on December 2nd, with an induction service during the previous week. Mr. Higgins has been minister of the First United Church in Victoria, B.C., for seven years where he was pastor to 2,400 members and created the strongest Sunday school and Young People’s Union in the Pres- bytery. He comes highly recommended for his preaching ability, interest in the Christian family and the community and for his administrative experience. Mr. Urquhart informed the trustees that a new lighting area has been formed encompassing the area between Steeles Avenue, Yonge Street, No. 7 Highway, Bayview Avenue, Green Lane and Leslie Street. Through an arrangement with the Department of Highways and Markham Township, 400-watt mercury vapour lights will be installed on Highway 11 from Steeles to the southerly village limits and then from the northerly village limits to Highway 7. These will be installed at the expense of the Department of High- ways and the township will pay only the operating costs, replacement and depreciation. At the October 29th meeting of Thornhill Village Trustees, Mr. W. S. Urquhart, assistant area manager of Richmond Hill Rural Area of Ontario Hydro, out- lined a plan for uniform highway lighting in the Thornhill area. Barry St. John, Peter Zepp, James Miller. Front row; Lynda Higgs, Phyllis St. John, Heather Barrett, Melodee Bradbeer. (Photo by Barbour) The trustees expressed them- selves as willing to permit such an installation as long as they had a form of contract from the business men’s association that they would remove the installation if the organization disbands at any time. This lwould have to be guaranteed by lsome individual members of the association acceptable to thel itrustees. 'Wild Life Preserve 3umcuuc ment on matters a later 1 It was date was the trust cided to tion met evening, the publ After pa payment, t I Also attending on the trus- at 10 pm. School with degrees of Bachel- or of Arts and Bachelor of D1- vinity, he served two pastor- ates in the Maritimes before entering the Royal Canadian Chairman James Timmins felt that the trustees should not de- cide too hastily on the matter and asked that they be given further time to study it. Christmas Lights Mr. Urquhart also advised the trustees that the hydro had been approached by the Thorn- hill Business Men’s Association with respect to the costs of a permanent Christmas lighting installation. The proposal is for 315 lights on the east side of Yonge Street between Colhorne Street and the IGA store. The costs of the installation would be borne by the association as well as the estimated $78.00 for consumption for 60 days. It would cost $75.00 to remove the installation. 333:; Ch‘élrmijm Tlfnmms “fited- able facilities, and/ although the . that "1 hls oplmonv the Vluage group is relatively small, great ! Elven could not legally acquire lands. enthusiasm is remrtei Cami t' The trusmes agreed. however» Rider, as leader of the Explor- to put their weight behind any ers’ has a large group of very sed the SUCh “090531 WhICh "43m “"119 active members and it is hoped 'o hadbef"re townsmp counc‘l- T,he that she will be able to have Thorn- secremry was “15” “Ctefii to WI:1t‘3|mor-e assistance very soon. iciation 7“ latter t0 the tO‘YnsmP 35kmg| Delegates from Thornhill is Of a they would conjsmer t,he 905' Baptist Church to the semi-an- ighting Slblllty of extending their park- i is for land to include this property. The Woodland Home & Stratton, the Association's pres- School Association played host ident. A member of the gradu- to the 1962 graduating class of ating class, Miss Corinne Whit- the school on October 22 and more said grace before the din- entertained the class to a banâ€" ner. Inspector Maynard Hall- quet and dance. man replied to the toast to the Master of Ceremonies for school and superintendent E. â€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€" Sand responded to the toast to the teachers. qudland Grgduafiol Banqugtlgge 97123111113 wAas Mhrsf‘ El_izabeth Because of his Maritime up- bringing, Mr. Higgins- has a special interest in sailing. He is also an ardent curler and takes great pride in the furniture that he has created in his home workshop. Air Force. His many flights during the raids over Europe in World War II and during service in the Pacific made him known as “The Flying Padre”. Following his service with the Air Force, Rev. Higgins was minister of McKay Road United Church in Ottawa for eight years, before going to Victoria. The congregation are looking forward to welcoming Rev. and Mrs. Higgins to their pastorates and introducing them to the community. tees was Mr. Gordon Crutcher of 31 John Street who asked that the trustees consider the preservation of the flood plain lands at the rear of his prop- erty and others adjoining his as a park or wild life preserve. He pointed out that these lands adjoin the Cameron property which has been in the books as parkland for some time. and felt that some move should be made now to acquire the land while it is still available, in- stead of waiting three or four years until its value goes up. Mr. Crutcher stated that he would be willing to give his land for such a purpose at a very nominal cost and felt ad- joining property-owners would do likewise. After passing several bills for payment, the meeting adjourned Mr. Timmins reported that he had spoken briefly with Mr. Taylor of the Ad- ministrative Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs with respect to the village’s problems and that he had promised to have someone from the depart- ment come to discuss the matters with the trustees at a later date. It was noted that election date was December 3rd and the trustees accordingly de- cided tc hold the nomina- tion meeting on Wednesday evening. November let, at the public library. The toast to the graduating class was given by trustee Alan Parker. Terry Tamblyn gave the valedictory address. 0n be- half of the graduating class, Linda Brain presented a paint- ing to the school's two Grade 8 teachers, Mr. Leon and MrS.‘ Windrim. l Many countries will be h- presented and there will be many items for sale. To mention a few: from France. cosmetics; from Scotland, Scotch woollens; from Ireland, embroidered lin- ens and shamrock plants; from Canada, bird feeders and hand knitted mittens; from the US. barbeque aprons; from the Dr- ient, rice bowls, Chinese tea- cups and Indian brasslware; from Jamaica, ornamental bird ‘eages. Presentation of pins was made to the graduates and special awards went to Linda Brain for the highest marks among the girls, and to David Bag: for highest marks among the boys. Honourable mention for honours went to Michael Evans. Jane Henry and Julie Robinson. The next meeting of the as- sociation will be on November 20 when Miss Ann Wilson of Toronto Teachers’ College will speak on the subject of primary education. Holy Trinity News Mark your calendar now for the “Round the World Fair” to be held on Friday evening, No~ vemlber 23 and Saturday after- noon, November 24 at Holy Tri- nity Church, Thomhill. The final part of the program took the form of a dance. A twist contest was won by Rese- marie Cordingley and Terry Tamblyn, and Christine Evans and Garry George. There will also be an English te‘aroom, a French cafe and a foreign foods centre with foods made from recipes firom many lands. Christmas decorations will be available and there will also be a “Storkland” where the diapers to six year old set may be outfitted. A gypsy car- nival, a marionette show and even Scottish dances will add to the general festivities. Baptist Church News A large crowd of the church family members attended the recent pot-luck supper and tal- ent night at the church. Supper was served buffet style in the church basement, after which everyone assembled upstairs in| the church sanctuary. An old- fashioned program of skits, reci- tations, songs, piano solo and puppet show delighted the and-t ience, both old and young. ' x l v D Mrs. Roly Jardine, as presi- dent of the WA. who sponsored the evening, presided, and the following persons took part: “Now it should not be our {responsibility to pay for new mains because they changed their plans," he laid. Mrs. Audrey Knight led a‘ group of nursery children in singing; Mr. R055 Cowie and son Bruce sang a duet, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Cowie; Bonnie Jardine gave an amusing recitation; Jimmie Calvert put on a very clever puppet show; Mrs. Minton Johnston gave two piano solos. After thanking all those who‘ had helped to make the talentl night and pot luck supper such a successful evening of fun and fellowship, Dr. Mrinton John-{ ston closed with prayer. 3 The audience was also enter- tained by a show of coloured slides of both people and scenes around the church. A very successful year of guest speakers, panel discus- sions and debates is well under way for the senior high group. under the capable leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hall. From all reports, the recent bowling party was a tremendous suc- cess, the group later going to the Hall’s home on Westwood Lane for singing, fun and food. The junior high fellowship, under -the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lennie is just getting organized, and exciting plans are ahead. Those of you who drive along Yonge Street will have noticed the new portable building be- side the church. This is used on Sunday by the Sunday school and during the week by the C. G.I.T. under the leadership of Mrs. June Schope and Mrs. Grace Payne. Mr. Robert Ab- bey is the new leader of the Sigma-C. who also use the port- able facilities, and, although the group is relatively small, great enthusiasm is reported. Carol Rider, as leader of the Explor- ers, has a large group of very active members and it is hoped that she will be able to have Refuse To Share Watermain Cost Cost of laying new water- mains for the proposed widening of Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue to John Street will not be shared by Markham Town- ship, Council decided Monday afternoon. Reeve Wilfred Dean explained the municipality had only laid the mains in the last five years according to Department of Highway plans for Yonge. Thornh ili' Notes A class in classical ballet was started at Thornhill Public School on November 7th by the Lillian Dempsey School of Dan- cing. Mrs. Dempsey's school has operated at Roselawn and Yonge Streets in Toronto for several years and at the urging of sev- eral Thornhill residents has de- cided to open a class here. She holds an advanced teacher's cer- tificate from the Institute of Teachers of Dancing in England and until coming to Canada in 1952 was a member of the Royal Academy Production Club. Mrs. Dempsey has been teaching in Canada for the past ten years and taught in England for 15 years before that. With half a dozen youngsters enrolled be- fore the class opened. Mrs. Dempsey already has plans for next year's recital and hopes to put on a miniature ballet. the Sleeping Princess. Art Class Everyone was delighted to welqome back the choir leader and‘organist. Mrs. Phyllis An- dreWs, after a prolonged ab- sence. Ballet Class nual meeting of the Toronto Association of Baptist Churches hell! recently in Bethel Baptist. were Miss Gladys Stephens, Mrs. Doris Cowie, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lennie and Dr. and Mrs. Minion Johnston. Thornhill bids fair to be- come a real cultural centre be- fore long what with ballet class- es and now also a Saturday mor- ning art class. The art class is being sponsored by the Wood- land Home & School Associa- tion in co-operation with the Toronto Art Gallery. The class- es are being held at Woodland School on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 and the course is similar to that offered at the Toronto Art Gallery Saturday morning classes. One teacher is sent by the Art Gallery, to- gether with two fourth year students from the Ontario Col- lege of Art. Last Saturday the children used pastels and they will use charcoal, chalk. water and poster colours in future lessons The fee is $9.00 for the remaining nine lessons, payable in advance. Anyone interested is asked to} get in touch with Mrs. D. K.‘ Jackson of Elmridge Acres at AV. 5-3851. So far, some 25 children have enrolled, but Mrs. Jackso‘n advises that they will be unable to continue unless the enrollment reaches the vicinity of 40. All children of public school age in the Thomhill area are eligible to attend. It is to be hoped that Thorn- LAGROVE CRAFTS Hand Woven and Knitted Articles Full Line of Knitting Wool Thornhill, Centre St. at Yonge Rear of Barber Shop In The Following Areas THORNHILL - DONCASTER LANGSTAFF â€" CARRVILLE RD. RICHVALE â€" YONGEHURST TO BE SERVED BY HOUSEHOLD POSTAL NAME- NEW POSTAL DELIVERY ADDRESS DELIVERY IN THE NEAR FUTURE In Order To Ensure Uninterrupted Delivery Ol Your Liberal We Urgently Require The Following Information By Mail Or Phone PRESENT MAILING ADDRESS IMPORTANT NOTICE T o “LIBERAL” SUBSCRIBERS STREET hill parents will take this op- portunity of introducing their children to the satisfactions that creativity can give them. This is a unique opportunity for sub- urban children to have some of the cultural advantages which are usually found only in the “big city". In case you are wonderingjust where Woodland School is, the entrance road is on the north side of Henderson Avenue, be- tween Elgin and John Streets. Henderson runs north from Steeles Avenue. between Yonge and Bayview. Do you like happy end- ings? Well, you may be in- terested to know that 1 lo- cated the purchaser of the tea cups which matched the two tea plates I had ac- ‘ quired at the Riddell auc- } tion. I had an excited phone call from Mrs. J. S. Glenn 24 Elizabeth Street, to say that she had the cups and would love to ‘ have the matching plates. 1 So I dropped them over to her and nothing would do but I must take in return a pint of her homemade grape jelly - and the boys pronounced it the finest jelly they had ever tasted. So we were all happy - Mrs. Glenn has a dainty tea set and an amusing story to tell about it, while I got rid of two plates I didn’t need and the family revel- led in grape jelly for a week! WILLOWDALE. Plans for a el- vlc sports centre nea-r Bathurst and Finch are being laid by North York Township council. NORTH YORK : The question of extending voting rights to all North York citizens 21 years and over will be included on next month’s election ballot. BILL DING says: BOWDEN LUMBER Co. J. N. M ulholland, (Home improvement Division) Stop 23 Yonge St. ~ Richvale AV. 5-4921 - TU. 4-1121 80 Richmond St. West. Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 Evenings: Craig Bowden TU. 4-1668 NUMBER LEGAL