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Diseases of heart and blood vessels are the chief cause of death in this country. account- lng for 50 percent of all fatali- ties February is Heart Month and Thornhill team captains and volunteer canvassers will be calling on residents later this month for funds to assist the Ontario Heart Foundation. M8-l471WK FP HEART "FUND give... so more will live THE HYDRO FINANCE PLAN («in let you re-wire your home right now. Call a qualified electrical contractor for details, or ask your Hydro. Modernizing your home can be a delightful experience. Home improvements can do a lot to help make your way of living better than ever. But before you start to modernize, you should take care of one thing first: your household wiring. If you begin your modernization programme by re-wiring, almost everything about your home will suddenly seem better. You’ll have all the electrical outlets you need. Your appliances will perform better, and you can add all the new ones you're ever likely to need without the annoyance of overloaded circuits or blown fuses. Re-wiring will let you take advantage of the new ideas in household lighting. With decorative exterior lighting you’ll be able to enjoy patio living on pleasant summer evenings. You will, in fact, be opening the doors to the joys of a|l~electric 0, living, including the quiet comfort of electric heating. Start % modernizing yourrhome by re-wiring. 6-. With these facts facing As the Scouts were also meeting at Thornhill United Church the same evening, Scout William Brunott was called in to demonstrate some of the knot tying tests and above, Scout.- master Tom ‘Higgins looks on while William explains a. knotty problem to his mother, Mrs. vs ‘vv -.-. R. W. Brunott. It was “Meet the Leader” night January 29 when Scout and Cub leaders attended a meeting of the lst Thornhill Mother’s Group to explain how the boys earn their stars and badges. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 8. 1968 Socially Speaking in Thornhill Thornhill and District News ”\\ The Branson Hospital Wo- \ men's Auxiliary is holding its ‘- annual meeting and luncheon ll‘t quth and February 27 at 12 noon in the captain§__ 813d hospital auditorium. PHONE 889-3190 Scout leaders Meet Mothers Residents welcome Earl J. Winemaker BSc, LLB, and Lawrence H. Swem LLB, to the community. Mr. Winemaker and Mr. Swem opened their Pastor P. Moores, chairman of the board of directors, will be guest speaker. the nation, the need for heart research is of the utmost im- portance. Please give gener- ously when your canvasser calls on you‘ Get well greetings are ex- tended to Ross Dean, John Street. a recent patient in hos- pital. If you’re planning to modernize your home, here’s the place to begin. Shirley and Ernest Bonnell are specialists in restoring an- tique furniture and feature an- tique glass. china and carefully Next door to the new law of- fices is Bonnell Antiques, rec- ently moved from 8000 Yonge Street to its new location. The shop is well known to area resi- dents having been in Thornhill for seven years. Mr. Winemaker is a resident of Thornhill Green where he resides with his wife Gail and children, Lezlie 41/2, Mitchell 16 months and a new arrival, Kari Cerette, born January 24 in Mount Sinai Hospital. Mr. Swern is a resident of Toronto. The law partners are graduates of Osgoode Hall. law offices February 1 at 7755 Yonge Street (the old post office). “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Our representative in Thumb!!! is Mrs. Jo Cruise who may be reached by phoning 889-3190. Mrs, Sid Jacobs, of Sid’s short train. The gown was fash- Smoke and Variety Shop in ioned on empire lines With a the village, was relieved to hear sweetheart neckline and long the news last week that her sleeves banded with white mink cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob at the wrists. Her floor length Chaiton. were safe and well‘veil of Belgium lace fell from after the airplane crash in the a ring of white mink and she :baCk Yard of their home in‘carried a colonial bouquet of Downsview last weekend. white roses and miniature Dink * "‘ * * carnations. Eilert Sand, supervising prin- cipal TSA No. 1 Markham, who resides at 50 Maryvale Crescent is recovering at home following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jones of Thornlea Farms attended the Eglinton Hunt Ball February 2 held at the Toronto Hunt Club. Kingston Road. Mr. and Mrs. Jones atended with a party of 22 guests. Sharon Clegg. I joined the staff 01 Beauty Boutique. 3 and Arnold Avenue Sharon is a resident of Maple and graduated from Bruno's School of Hair Design, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yule, Elmbank Road, returned last week from a trip abroad. The Yules visited Scotland, England and Madeira on their three week holiday. A Scout master and assistants are urgently needed before the Scout troop can commence meetings. Please call Mrs. Boddard at 889-7427 if you can assist Registration took place Febru- ary 6 and the first regular Cub meeting will be held February 13 at 7 pm. A new Scout and Cub group, to be called 5th Thornhill, is being organized and will hold meetings in Royal Orchard Sen- ior Public School. New Scout, Cub Group Mrs. Fleming was once a mem- ber of the Thornhill Ladies’ Bowling League and had many friends in the district. The Bonnells are the parents of five married daughters, two sons, Bob and Jim, and a young- er daughter Kathy. They are also the grandparents of nine grandchildren. The family re- side on Inverlocky Road, Thorn- hill Green. Friends were saddened to learn of the tragic death Jan- uary 27 of Marg and Thomas Fleming, Elmwood Avenue, Willowdale, as the result of a fire that destroyed their home. selected 1 their shop attack of pneumonia. NEED GOOD WORKERS? GET ’EM FAST BY USING LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS the ceremony. a held in Following â€"- reception was the lchurch hall where Mrs. Bush received wearing a teal blue 1brocade frock with a fox trim- lmed matching coat. a blue hat Mr. Belliveau, vice-presi- dent of Tandy Advertising Ltd., worked as a speech writer for Prime Minister Pearson and in provincial campaigns in the Mari- times. A former news- paperman, Mr. Belliveau worked for the Windsor Star and Toronto Daily Star and is the author of the book. “The Coffin Mur- der Case”. J. E. Belliveau, Elspeth Place. has joined Health Minister Allan MacEach- en’s staff as a special con- sultant for the Liberal Leadership Campaign. Lib- erals from across Canada will elect a successor to Prime Minister Pearson on April in Ottawa. (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) antique furniture in hair stylist. of the Rialto Yonge Street Miss Nancy Cuthill was maid of honor and the Misses Jane Richardson, Gail Rinn and Bar- bara Bush. sister of the bride,‘ were bridesmaids. They \verez‘ gowned alike in emerald greeng velvet frocks fashioned on em-h pire lines. scooped necklines : and short puff sleeves. Theye wore large matching picture : hats and carried green velvete muffs with sprays of pink f sweetheart roses and carnationste attached. 3 Bob Stephen of Picton was best man for his brother and the ushers were Michael Wilgar, Paul Follett and John Bush. brother of the bride. [Bush-Stephen Vows Exchanged In Ceremony At Holy Trinity Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length white gown of peau de soie which extended into a short train. The gown was fash- ioned on empire lines with a sweetheart neckline and long Rev‘ H. R. Howden perform- ed the ceremony and Mrs. Ralph Markham, ARCT was at the organ. During the cere- mony, Jack Marshall sang “Be- cause”. Pink roses, carnations and snapdragons formed a pretty background for the afternoon wedding ceremony in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Janu- ary 27 when Patricia Lynn Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Clifford Bush, Arnold Ave- nue. Thornhill, became bride of Stuart Campbell Stepâ€" hen of Stratford. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stephen, St. Mary‘s, Ontario. Rev‘ H. R. Howden perform- ed the ceremony and Mrs. Ralph Markham. ARCT was at the- and corsage of pale pink sweet- heart roses. Mrs. Stephen wore a soft mink brown brocade frock fash- ioned with long jewelled sleeves and neckline, a hat of red, gold and green feathers and a corsage of yellow roses. For the honeymoon trip to the Laurentians, the bride wore 1a two piece winter white suit? with a chocolate brown wool; coat, a matching hat and brown} raccessories. On their return the couple will reside in Stratford, [Ontario I The celebration was arranged in the junior opportunity class- room, decorated in green and yellow with matching balloons for the occasion. A large birth- day cake, appropriately in- scribed, was the centrepiece on the pretty tea table. Ice~cream, Dr. Minton Johnston was hon- ored last week when Mrs. Hazel Hill’s junior opportunity class at Thornhill Public School gave him a surprise birthday party. The meeting is sponsored by the Anglican Church Women and, with the community's sup- port, can be the beginning of a family life education program. Surprise Party Rev. H. R. Howden will act as moderator and a question and answer period will follow the discussion. Included in the panel are Mrs. Evelyn Levine, family life educator, Metro Social Planning Council and Mrs. Philip Towns- hend-Carter, past president York County Branch, mental health association and senior‘ therapist at the Crippled Child- ren’s Centre. A panel of speakers will deal with the problem of communi- cation between parent and child. Changing conditions in the life of the family, where pressures of life today are caus- ing unprecedented tensions within the family unit, will be discussed by a panel of experts; All parents in the community are invited to attend a family life education panel February 20 at 8.15 pm in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall. Family Life Panel V........, vval\AA|5 wxul LUIII’ munity groups to raise funds for charitable purp05es. Following the dinner, Mrs. Burns thanked the guests for supporting the money raising venture. She empha- sized the importance of be- ing gracious and natural and helping others in this com- mercial world of today. Mrs. Burns spoke sincerely and it was apparent to everyone that she practises what she preaches. Mrs. Burns and her hus- band began helping others when their small son was killed many years ago. They Ara-- Mrs. McMonagle invited everyone to stay to see the 40 minute film “Why Billy Can't Learn“. The movie was filmed in California where extensive study has been undertaken of the per- ceptually handicapped child. Segments of the film were taken in the special class- room at a regular public school where attractive and intelligent children were seen with their specially trained teacher. The film opened with picâ€" tures of a frustrated young boy prone to fighting and No two perceptually hand- icapped children are alike, some merely have problems with the three R‘s while oth- ers have difficulty with time and space. Some are easily frustrated, prone to tant- rums, repetitive. disorgan- ized, clumsy and hyiperactiVe. Some have poor language use. Fortunately schools are beginning to identify the problems but testing is still very inadequate. Richmond Hill pupils are now being tested in kindergarten clas- ses and it is to be hoped that other schools will soon follow their example. a regular classroom in due time but only when the child makes up his own mind to return to the group. When he does this he must agree to obey the rules. Parents play an essential part in the child's progress. the narrator stressed to the audience, reassurance and patience are imperative as mistakes are inevitable and the child must learn to exâ€" pect them. The teacher often visits the home of his pupil and endeavors to assist the parâ€" ents in every way he can. The warm and friendly rela- ‘ . u. “nu”. youuu said that progress was slow in getting co-operation from education boards but one en- couraging advancement pass- ed recently is the recognition of oral entrance examina- tions for perceptually handi- capped children to Centen- nial College. The association expects York University and others to follow in the near future. The association’s first money raising project in Thornhill was most success- ful and at the same time en- lightened many parents on a subject not widely under- stood. ycu cum. one 3' lillllilliillllllllillillllliilllli“ill“llllllillllllllllllllliillilliliiiiiiiilliilillililliililllilii\llllilllillll“llliilllllilillli“tillllllililiiiiillillillllllliltill“iilliliiiilllllilllillllllliilllilllliiiiiiilllllllilliii llllllli“illiiIlllllllliliillllllllllllllllllllllllllilli“tillllillllililiillillllllllllllIlllliilllllllllllillllllilillllllillllilllillllllllillllll\lillilllliiliiiillilillll“illillliillllilllilllllil 'l Family Life Is Subject Of Panel At Holy Trinity Mrs. Burns and her hus- band began helping others when their small son was killed many years ago. They Following the dinner, Mrs. Burns thanked the guests for supporting the money raising venture. She empha- sized the importance of be- ing gracious and natural and helping others in this com- mercial world of today. Mrs. Burns spoke sincerely and it was apparent to everyone that she practises what she preaches. Ida Burns, hostess for an Ontario firm who assisted at the event. welcomed the guests and explained how the company travels all over Ontario working with com- munity groups to raise funds for charitable purposes. F 1 lm Shows How Perceptlon Can Hamper Learning Mrs. A. Haworth. presi- dent of the Richmond Hill chapter. introduced Mrs. Chris McMonagle, Canadian president of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, and the three teaching specialists at the Richmond Hill clinic, Mrs. B. 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Mrs. Stephen wore a softf Principal John Stephen gave mink brown brocade frock fash-ithe closing remarks and re- ioned with long jewelled freshments were served by sleeves and neckline, a hat of members of the CWL. red, gold and green feathers and‘ScoutS and Cubs _ a corsage of yellow roses. 1 "Meet The Lead?“ Night" Mrs. Hill reads her class a bible story every morning in preparation for Dr. Johnston’s visit. On the third day the children draw a large picture on newsprint of their impres- sion of the story. The pictures, “For He‘s A Jolly Good Fel- low”, sung by all the children, gave Dr. Johnston a rousing farewell at the close of the party. ~â€"-- w~â€"â€"~ ~., ~-- ~ -â€"--v~v-- an“ rain ocuqu duu D. .mciague, expressed the appreciation of Brebeuf High School. 7 all those present. Dr. Johnston Marie chose “Education” as; is a favorite amongst all the her topic and drew “Hobbit-5W children at the school and the for her impromptu speech, junior opportunity class was Special mention goes out to especially proud to have had Christopher Mallon. second the honor of ShOWing their ad- place winner, for his speech, miration. “Canada’s Centennial Birthday", “For He's A JOUY GOOd FBI- and for his most amusing im- lOW”, sung by all the Childrfin, promptu speech on mini skirts. i Mr. Wells acted as master of :3; ceremonies at the » birthday h_ party. He spoke of the excellent g; work done by Dr. Johnston and P‘ soft drinks and coffee were served the guests by Mrs. Olive St. John. room mother, and her assistant. Dr. Johnston visits the school every Thursday morning. He was somewhat puzzled when he saw the door shut to the oppor- tunity classroom last Thursday, usually left open for his sched- uled arrival, and was duly sur- prised when his knock and en- trance were answered by all the children jumping to their feet and singing happy birthday greetings. Dr. Johnston was then escorted to his place of honor beside Mrs. Johnston who had been in on the secret. 'are then hung up ready for Dr. rJohnston to view. He first dis- cusses the story and then sel- ects three pictures he feels por- tray the clearest meaning. Dr. Johnston is minister at Thornhill Baptist Church. His affection and understanding of young people is widely known and the community is most fortunate to have him in the district. Oratorical Contest Marie France Menc was win- ner of the oratorical contest‘ held January 28 for grades 7 and 8 students of St. Robert‘s Separate School. The contest was sponsored hv fhn CWT. and 7783 Yonge St LAMB THE MOVER LTD. 127 BIRCH AVE. - THORNHILL PHONE 889-4911-2-3 Mrs. McMonagle invited everyone to stay to see the 40 minute film “Why Billy Can’t Learn". The movie was filmed in California where extensive study has been undertaken of the per- ceptually handicapped child. Segments of the film were taken in the special class- room at a regular public school where attractive and intelligent children were seen with their specially trained teacher. At the close of .her talk. Mrs. Burns asked the guests to sign a petition to be sent to the provincial government asking for a special wing to be added to mentally retard- ed hospitals for use by the double handicapped. Every- one willineg responded to her request. Helping the less fortunate can be accomplished in many ways. she said. visit elderly citizens. hire mentally re- tarded adults when possible and take unmarried mothers into the home. The Burns family has taken 50 unmar- ried mothers over the years to live in their home. Help- ing these lonely and very nice young girls has proved to be most rewarding, she told the audience. became interested in work- ing with retarded children and since then have assisted in charitable and worthy causes. Ring Funeral Home LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE MOVING Contact Thornhill Byron E. Ring Interested parents heard 7 Scout Master Tom Higgins and; his Assistant Joe Payne outline“ the scouting program. Two' films on camping with the boys! gave the audience an excellent picture of what Scouts learn at I camp. A Masters Bob James and ' Harold Thompson with their Cubs “Meet The Leaders Night" took place January 29 in Thorn- hill United Church for parents The pupils were under the direction of Mrs. K. Wallace. teacher at St. Robert’s School. and were as follows: Denise Brousseau, Joan Cameron. Sean Hinds, Ann Ford, Carmen Gae- tan, Christopher Mallon, Marie‘ Franc Menc. Ann Marie Mencfl Sue Mills, Mary Jo Reber, Vic l Rosa and Patrice Steele. ‘ Marie France Men'c will com- pete in the regional competi- tion March 10 at St. Patrick’s School, Markham Village. The winner of the regional will then go on to compete in Toronto. Father Thomas Chidlow of St. Luke's presented Marie with a trophy and a Centennial dol- lar bill to all twelve contestants; Marie France Menc was win- ner of the oratorical contest held January 28 for grades 7 and 8 students of St. Robert's Separate School. The contest was sponsored by the CWL and are then hung up ready for DmAssistants Neville lst Thornhill Scouts and The film was most inform- ative and explained to the layman the problems these children face when they start formal education and the methods used by special- ists to improve the child's learning ability. First. Billy's hearing and vision were tested to rule out problems in those areas. He was then sent to a diag- nostic clinic and the results showed he was perceptually handicapped. Various reasons were giv- en for Billy's aggressive beâ€" havior and poor working ha- bits. His parents were giv- en many unsatisfactory rea- sons for his failure before one teacher suggested ob- taining professional help. disobedience owing to his in- ability to understand or cope with the reading and writing methods set down by the board of education. 889‘ 783 'gggqluggnggugggg l [/4 <1 F““““““““‘ Two Guide assistants ind one Brownie assistant are urgently lst Thornhili Brownies have changed their meetings to Tues- dag evenings at 6.30 - 8 pm. Melto-GoldvtynMayH presents A Judd Renardâ€"Irwin kaler Produchon Assisting during the evening were Vice-President Mrs. Jean Johnston, Secretary Mrs. Nancy Smith and Social Convenor Mrs. Palm Brown. Group Com- mitte President Ken Brown was special guest. Guides and Brownies Following the talks, an in- formal question and answer period took place while parents enjoyed light refreshments. ‘Assistants Neville DeCosta. needed. Training is available. Dave Roberts, Brian Delaney Please call District Commis- and Ruth Higgins gave a com- sioner Mrs. Terry Goodwin at plete rundown on Cub meet- 889-4513 if you can help. ings. Separate groups discussed â€"w* r â€" r a â€" 7‘ .â€" Lhe new star system where boys SAVE SHOPPING STEPS have a choice of tests to be Look in the advertising columns taken according to their indi- of "The Liberal” and you will vidual interests and badge re- find many helpflfl hints '0 IIVO quirements were explained. shopping steps. FRASER DUNN State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Canadian Head Office - Toronto Two Excellent Features in Color 0 Children Under 12 Free â€"- Electric in-car heaters. O Box Office Open 7.00 pm. â€"â€" Show starts at 7.30 pm. OurMofherSHouse 145 ARNOLD AVENUE THORNHILL, ONTARIO TELEPHONE Bus. 889-3288 Parents play an essential part in the child's progress. the narrator stressed to the audience, reassurance and patience are imperative as mistakes are inevitable and the child must learn to ex- pect them. “Find out how much you may save on car imurance!” a regular classroom in due time but only when the child makes up his own mind to return to the group. When he does this he must agree to obey the rules. Group work is difficult for these children as they are more conscious of their mistakes. Many do return to Reversing letters such as D and B, confusing left and right. copying forms. remem- bering a series of instructions and poor co-ordination were all brought out in the film. A special classroom is im- portant to the perceptually handicapped child where he can work in his own way. Some children prefer to work alone while others like to walk around. Con- centration in these children is often limited to five min- utes. The film showed a child learning to spell by rhythm. The child beat out the word number on his arm. broken down into two syllables to fit the heat followed by repeat- ing the whole word. Tracing raised letters of the word taught him the written con- figuration. Week Starting Wed., Feb. 6 Metro;Gpld_wyn_â€"Moyerau Film_woys pm SYA'l IAIN INSURANCI’ DirKMslxdejn Jack Clayfo'n’s Film of in Melrocokx - *..‘â€"" " THEATRE W WR’R.‘ Don't waste a minute get- Ung to our two Copper I<etUe restaurants for the han1hurgers in greatest town. %“PDINT BLANK’ 1882 Lawrence E Scarboro, Telv 759-698. (I bl. E. of Phannacy) Look in the advertising columns of “The Liberal" and you will find many helpful hints to save shopping steps. MATTE SIMONE, M31 Mrs. McMonagle answered questions put forth by sev- eral interested parents. She said that progress was slow in getting co-operation from education boards but one en- couraging advancement pass- ed recently is the recognition of oral entrance examina- tions for perceptually handi- capped children to Centen- nial College. The association expects York University and others to follow in the near future. Mrs. McMonagle summed up the program and told the audience that 26 children are enrolled in the clinic held in Richmond Hill United Church Hall. Markâ€" ham Village now has a clinic in operation with 14 enrol- led. she said. tionship between teacher. parent and child in scenes of the film clearly showed the importance of this aspect in the training program. It, was stated at the close of the film that the percept- ually handicapped child exists everywhere with ap- proximately 5 to 25% of the normal elementary school population suffering from varying degrees with the handicap. There is not enough help. the narrator stated. and much still has to be accomplished. 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