Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 28 Sep 1967, p. 11

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The Richmond Hill Branch of the Canadian Power Squad- rons has commenced its 1967-68 boat safety classes. The sessions will be conduct- ed in the Richmond Hill High School every Tuesday night throughout the winter up to the end of March. Time is 8 pm. Membership fee totals $35 and covers books of instruction, etc.. during the 20-week course. Purpose of the course is to establish a high standard of skill in the handling of small boats and to increase the safety and pleasure in boating by im- proving ability through trainâ€" mg. Power Squadron Opens '67-68 Sessions In Hilli VOL. 90, NO. 13 SPORTS TOMPKINSfi Tompkins Chrysler Dodge are proud of the new 1968 hot performance cars from Chrysler Corp. The all new Charger and Charger R/T plus the Dart GTS join the ranks of the With the enthusiastic public response to these cars, we will very shortly be able to offer a number of late model performance trade-ins. You are cordially invited to drop in and talk to us about a “Hot One”, New or Used ""m for the union said the pickets were stationed on Friday and have indicated they will remain until the firm, Matterson Construction Ltd. pays union scale wages. Nonâ€" lmion steelworkers remained on the job but unionized bricklayers refused to cross the picket line. The work stoppage â€" if maintained â€"~ may throw a serious crimp in the completion date of‘ the- arena originally planned for November. . An unforeseen delay in the construction of Richmond Hill’s new $358,350 town arena materialized last week in the‘form of the above pickets. They are members of Iron Workers Local 721; Toronto. 395 YONGE ST. N. “HOT ONES” Phone: 889-1915 Pic/(eters Halt Arena Work Classes in the piloting course are designed to prepare a stu- dent for the squadron’s piloting examination at the end of the Every fall and winter from course. But attendance at the October to March each Iooal lectures in no way obligates squadron conducts classes one anyone to take the examination. night 8 “WEEK in Filming and] Instructions involve equip- small boat handling ment and boating laws; rules Classes are open to all men, women and older boys and girls. Local instructors are John Bon- nell and Fred Avent. Instructors are squadron members who have taken more advanced courses and have teaching ability. They are un- paid. from Chrysler RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1967 RICHMOND HILL 884-8118 CHRYSLER DODGE LIMITED Instructions involve equip- ment and boating laws; rules of the road: seamanship; safety afloat; mariner’s compass; aids to navigation; charts and pilot- ing; manners and customs, etc. Advanced grade courses in- clude seamanship; advanced piloting; junior navigator; naviâ€" gator; engine maintenance; weather; sailing; marine elec- tronics. The first squadron of Canad- ian Power Squadrons was form- ed in Windsor, Ontario. in 1938. Top batters for Reid’s were Beland with four safeties and Moe Williamson and Pete Gould with three each. Spar! Spots Reid' Bomb Brenan 13-4; lead Finals Reid’s Auto Body took a conâ€" vincing two games to one lead this week over Brenan TV in the third game of their Indus- trial Softball League finals. The score â€" after the dust settled â€" was 13-4. Reid’s scored two runs in the first, seven in the fourth, and added four more in the next three innings. Gord Wright had three hits for the losers. The fourth game is sfated for tonight (Wednesday) in the town park at 8 pm. Rene Beland was the win- ning pitcher picking up his second victory against one loss in the finals. By Fred Simpson Pardon My Complacency Along about this time every year, someone always comes along and upsets my complacency. Sends it crashing to the ground. Just when I’ve be- come resigned to the fact I’ll never be in condition again. V This time the name is John McLean who lives at 28 Avenue Road in Richvale, is 25 years old geaches geography at Newmarket District High ch00]. That’s okay, perfectly normal, not even a spare tire around the middle. But then he’s only 25 remember and Canadians often don’t develop spare tires until they’re 27. So nothing out of the ordin- ary here. But then he has to come out and say 1hat he runs an average of 10 miles a day. That’s not normal. Even “The Fugitive” never covered that much distance on television and at least he had a good reason for running. Not John. “I run because I enjoy it, keeps me in condition, and is good for the heart, lungs and legs. I’ve been running since grade 9.” Almost every day there’s a chance you’ll see him beating his way along Avenue Road. Bayview, across (‘arrville Road, back to Bayriew and then to Elgin Mills or something like that. “I usually mm from 5 to 6 pm. The longest distance I’ve covered is about 20 miles.” Don’t you feel strange running along public roads in this day and age? Don’t passing motorists think you’re. well. nuts? Don’t they honk their horns. jeer, or report you to the nearest OPP detach- roads think horns. ment ‘2 “No.” states John. “They‘re usually Very sympathetic. They stop and offer me a ride.” And in case you’re wondering by this time, John is very serious about his running. “You don’t train this much and not be serious,” he said. “I enter meets although I haven’t competed with any big-name athletes.” Johh â€"; along with Pat Smith and Derrick Milnel'. of Oak Ridges â€"- was once a member of the Toronto Olympic Track and Field Club. FOR AREA ('Ll‘B “But it was a little too far to said. "and so we decided to form our own.” This still fledgling organization has now been formed. is called The York Pioneer Track Club, has about 25 members (mostly high school stud- ents) from the area, and is on the lookout for new- comers. “We’re affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada,” he said. “Right now we’re em- barking on a training program for the upcoming cross country and road races which begin in St. Catharines and Toronto September $0.”_ Teams competing for-the newly formed club will be entered in both events and will come from (Continued on Rage 1'2) (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) 10 MILES A DAY? Ely: Eihm‘al . You might also take a look Rangers WI" 4'2 lat the type of entrance that has been installed for the press box. ' It should be a set of stairs not a Flnal Game Saturday 'ladder. I dare say you gentle- men n'ould not attempt to use The Richmond Hill Rangel‘slthe existing one more than soccer club downed Orangevillelonce, 4-2 last Week to move another Yours truly. step closer to the league cham- BILL HURST’ Pim‘FmP' i . . President .Rlcnmond H.111 15 hopmg {0‘ Fairbanks Major Softball \\'1n the cup this Saturday when Assoc it tangles with Keswick in the! i; * g * last game at Bayview Secondary . , 0 School. Game time 15 5 pm. PRAISE F R MINOR BALL OFFICIALS Last Sunday a mixed doubles tournament at the greens of Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club, saw 20 time from the area competing. In spite of the rain and wind. the‘ tournament was completed and the local club proved to be good hosts as all but one prize went to visiting bowlers. 20 Rinks Bowled In Mixed Doubles Winners were: first prize for three wins, E. Strain, High Park: second prize, A. Medlock. Etobicoke; third prize. W. Ed- wards, Brampton. High for two wins went to C. Harmer of Richmond Hill and high for one win to E. Dennis, High Park. Local Greens This coming Saturday at 10 am play begins for the Wa1ker Hall Trophy, top award in an annual open men’s trebles tour- ney. Several outside entries have already been received. The Rangers then gave away a penalty kick for the third successive week and Orange- ville’s right half scored from the shot. Last week’s game at Orange- ville was played under very Dear Mr windy conditions which hamp- 1 wou ered control of the ball and re- the Offi‘ sulted in some sloppy play H111 Min combinations. then- me Inside left Dave Andrews managed to score two goals in the first 15 minutes and a third just before halftime to com- plete his hat-trick. Orangeville scored its first goal in the second half when the inside right drove the ball from about 20 yards out. The Ranger struck again through outside right John Slawson who scored their fourth goal. go to train." he an area club of I am “ritng this letter with the hope that the governing body of Richmond Hill can ac- cept some constructive criti- cism. I also hope you will pay heed to the criticism and act on it. To begin with. Richmond Hill has a strong following of fans with its senior softball team Dynes Jewellers, which is one of the. top senior clubs in On- tario. Dear Mr. Editol A COW PASTLTRE‘.‘ RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE Kresge Special First quality orlon pile dusters all feature elbow length sleeves, 3 way belt. Choose a cardigan neckline, Mandarin ster or collar in these exciting colors: Petal Pink, Fucsia, Hot Pink, Orange, Turquoise and Periwinkle Blue. MISSES ORLON PILE DUSTERS Jun», Reg. Kresge Price $9.99 THURS. FRI. SAT. 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