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On January 28, the last oper- ating steam locomotive in Canâ€" ada packed some 600 steam buffs (Ferroequinologists) a- board for the winter excursion to Lake Simcoe, not including my two elder sons who failed to get tickets for this one. It was generally a rotten day weather- wise. a mixture of drizzle. sleet and fog and only this was some consolation to the boys. The Last of the Steam Giants Engine No. 6218 was slated tol pass the Gormley crossing a- round 9:30 that morning and this would give my husband and the three boys at least the opportunity of hearing that mighty whistle blow and watch- lng her as she passed proudly by. pass the Gormley crossing a- round 9:30 that morning and this would give my husband and the three boys at least the opportunity of hearing that mighty whistle blow and watch- ing her as she passed proudly Y. The following Monday mom- lng the news broke the air that 8218 had sprung a leak some- where ln the boiler system and couldn’t get up enough steam to continue the return journey, and to add insult to the dis- astrous injury. she had to be to this day respond with total indifference to the "barp. barp" of the diesel. I miss the very smells of steam and even the sooty *feeling one used to get. The death of steam has been a gradual thing, from her begin- ning in Canada in 1836 she en- joyed over a hundred years of popularity and progress. But it was the same progress that proved to be the infection that would ultimately destroy her. In the early 1950’s more and more diesels replaced the “pufferbellies” and the last towed back behind two of her!runs between Hamilton and T0- modern sisters, the cold charac- terless diesels. Damage was serious enough to send her to Montreal for an ronto were April 30. 1959. The Upper Canada Railway Society and the Toronto Train .Trip Association kept the love extensive overhaul and it isiof steam railroading alive with / KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish i interest regarding people and events in the Oak I Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Atcheson, Wildwood Avenue. 773-5479, in Ki] Oak Ridges Lions will be able to carry on all phases of their welfare and service work in Oak Ridges area as the result of a most successful draw for a Ski-doo Snowmobile. Tickets have been on sale since last October and, the draw was held at a well attended Lions sponsored dance at Summit View Gardens Restaurant, Jefferson, January 27. Fedemlly incorporated and supervised. - capital and reserva $27,000,000. Deposits in excess of $400,000,000. Lucky winner was Ronald McClelland of 314 Ranee Avenue, Toronto. In the picture above, Lions President Gary Smith (left) presents the key to the Ski-doo in the background to Mr. McClelland (right) while Mrs. McClelland gives smiling approval. There are no chequing privileges but with- drawals can be made any time. Minimum balance $3,000. Guaranty Trust OUR savings earn the highest true interest in a Savings Deposit Receipt Account. No other account in Canada earns you so much interest. That’s because Guaranty Trust cal- culates interest on the minimum daily balance. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill,'0ntario, Thursday, Feb. 8. 1968 Interest on daily balance 44 Yonge St. South. Richmond Hill 884-1188 Toronto C oup/e Win Oak Ridge: S/(i-o’oo Socially Speaking Kin City A. K. BROWN. MmaEEr feared that 6218 will. join the ranks of the permanently un- employed and could face dem- olition. The last time I felt so crest fallen was when I heard the news that Glenn Miller had been reported missing while serving as an officer in the air force during the war. Like steam. it was the end of a ter- rific era. I have heard that sound pec- uliar to only steam locomotives a lot longer than my sons, and three or four excursions a year, to various points. This experi- ment in revival proved most popular to enthusiasts of all age levels, most armed with cameras, some with tape re- corders, and all with the kind- red spirit that is unique with those smitten with steam. What- ever the outcome, the ghost of 6218 will pleasantly haunt our home, with hundreds of snap- shots, post cards, excursion posters and several LP’s of var- ious steam whistles a constant reminder to a great Lady. K-T-L Men’s Club The 1968 executive for the King - Teston - Laskay AOTS Men’s Club reads as follows: Hon. President Rev. Norman Gibson, Past President Jim Scott, President Warren Mc- Kendry, lst Vice-President Murdoch McPhee, 2nd Vice- President Bev Feindell, Secre- tary-Treasurer Laurence Scott. A supper meeting was held at Laskay United on the even- ing of January 4 when a film concerning the main religions of the world was shown to the eighteen men in attendance. Jesse Bryson took the worship period and President Warren McKendry initiated two new members, Rev. Norman Gibson and Rinus ten Hove. On February 1, Teston United was the' scene of the supper meeting and a most informative illustrated talk was given by Jim Gilmore entitled “Into the Uttermost Parts of the World", emphasizing international as- pects of the Christian Church. It is based on his round trip to Hong Kong. Nepal, Russia, etc. Formerly from Aurora, Mr. Gilmore, alone with his family, spent five years in India as an agricultural missionary. Hockey Results TYKES Sputniks 1. Jets 0 Action on January 27 at Nobleton Arena resulted in a shutout for Goalie Lee Fleury with the lone Sputnik goal go- ing to Scott Lithgow. Flyers 2. Rockets 2 This contest ended in a tie with a goal apiece scored by Gord McKechnie and Gord Cook for the Flyers with an as- sist to Doug Manson. Brad Kent found the mark twice for the Rockets. INTERMEDIATES Three Schools of Art Hershey 4, Quebec 1 Contribute to Auction If Reid Lawson had been keptl From now until February 24 off the score sheet, this battlefa collection of paintings and would have ended in a tie, but‘art form will be on display at Lawson got the “hat trick" wltth'KGEfe Centre donated by three sharp goals and Ben Haw-Isome 125 artists from the three kins added one more for goodischools of art. and on February measure. Pete Baker was 2126 the paintings will be hung valuable guy to have aroundzin the Crystal Ballroom of the when he assisted on three onying Edward Hotel and will be the four goals. Pete Coughh‘niauctioned off for fund raising scored the singleton for Quebec-Purposes- which kept the team from being? Architect Dennis Bauman of blanked. King. is the president of the Rochester 3, Buffalo 0 three schools consisting of The Some neat stick handling by Heckley Valley‘Summer School, Goalie Paul Armstrong paid off The Artists Workshop. and The in the form of a shut-out andENew School of Art. Rochester 3, Buffalo 0 Some neat stick handling by Goalie Paul Armstrong paid off in the form of a shut-out and team mate Bruce Manson got the “hat trick" with an assist going to Robert Cheeseman when the Rochester team brought the Buffalos to their knees. Euchres The weather c that persistent ’ a little and as a “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news corres- pondent in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Lillian Atcheson, Wildwood Avenue, 773-5479, in King City Mrs. Theo Dawson, 773-5448. :o-operated and flu bug' let up result, it is re- ported that twelve tables of players turned out on January 31 at the Masonic Hall for the Wednesday night euchre. The winning ladies for the evening were: Mrs. Diane Huck- sworth 1st. Mrs. MarvillrWilson 2nd, and Mrs. Betty Monkman 3rd. Marvill Wilson, Fred Cur- tis and M. Savage won the prizes for the men. The door prize consisting of a basket of groceries was won by Mrs. Howard Neill. Thanks are forwarded to the many that turned out to make the evening a success and a re- minder that the next euchre will be held on Valentine's Day with special Valentine prizes being planned. Seven tables of players turn- ed out for the regular Monday night euchre held at Las- way Hall on January 26 with prizes going to Jean McMurchie for lst, Ann Diceman 2nd and Alma Smeltzer low. Winners for the men were Herb Ross, Jesse Richards and Milt Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walker were the surprised winners of the man’s and lady‘s door prizes. Don‘t whatever you do, leave the buying of those oyster sup- per tickets to the last minute. If sales come even close to former years, you might find yourself left out of things. The big night is slated for February 20, starting around 5 pm for the earlybirds and continuing until the masses are all seated and fed. 1 did hear the figures on the amounts of butter, milk and oysters used in the preparation of this feast, and they seemed staggering. The men will be doing all the oyster cookery as well as waiting on the tables. The next euchre will be held at the hall on February 9 and a few more players would be most welcome. Lions’ Oyster Supper Of course their better halves will pitch in as per usual with the making of the salads, the many pies and tarts that will be served in addition to the main fare. Tickets may be obtained from any Lions member at $2.50 a head for adults and children (with smaller portions) at $1.00. Starve yourselves a little and then build up a big hunger for the best in oyster cookery. Three Schools of Art Contribute to Auction All members invited to attt promising eveni Best wishes ft covery to Mrs. I is convalescing after returning : tral Hospital. Mr. and Mrs were among th< ed the recent of 'the Ontario ciation held at Dr. and Mrs. are in Grenoble This promises to be an ex- citing auction as several new concepts in art will be up for the bidding. Interested parties are asked to contact Jean Bau- man at 833-5402. or 364-2036 to arrange viewing times. The auction itself will start at 8:30 following a two hour viewing period on the day of the sale. (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) The January meeting of the Afternoon Unit of the UCW was held at the hdme of Mrs. Milton Wells. Mrs. Fred Hare conducted the devotions, and plans were made for the 1968 program. The February meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Hare on February 15, at 2:00 pm. In spite of very unfavorable weather, the Evening Unit en- tertained eight tables of euchre on February 1. Prize winners were, Ladies lst Mrs. Wilbert Jenning. 2nd, Mrs. Lil Wilson, 3rd. Mrs. .Fred Hare. Gentlemen lst Harry Noakes, 2nd, Everett Phillips, and 3rd Timothy Hen- Shaw. muuununmmnmmuunmmm1uuumnmumuuuuummlmm Mr. Hennessey proposed that the present five man planning board be augmented to nine members. giving representation of approximately one member for each thousand of popula- tion. Whitchurch Township contains some 59,000 acres and Mr. Hennessey said that those who plan for the future de- velopment in this area will carry a heavy responsibility. Church News 25. Rev. Earle Stotesbury was chairman for the meeting, and received favaurable reports from all departments of the church. Sincere sympathy is extend- ed to Rev. and Mrs. Earl Stotes- bury in the lass of a brother-inâ€" law in Winnipeg. Rev. Stotes- bury flew out to attend the funeral. WI had shelved an official plan for development in Whitchurch Township, despite the urgent need for a statement of plan- ning and policy in the munici- pality. The 1961 council had called for an official plan to be drawn up by Planning Consultants Proctor Redfern Bousfield and Bacon of Toronto, but the plan had never been adopted by council. Reeve Stewart Bur- nett. who served as deputy- reeve last year, defended the 1967 council which had ordered that the official plan be brought up to date for presentation to council. Mr. Hennessey proposed that the present five man planning board be augmented to nine members. giving representation of approximately one member for each thousand of popula- tion. Whitchurch Township nnmtnu'na an“..- =n nnn «harm- and The planning board is pres- ently composed of Reeve Bur- nett, Councillor Norman Barn- ard and three ratepayers: Her- bert Simpson, RR 2 Stouffville, Douglas Hope, RR 3. Newmar- ket and Michael Cassidy, Oak Ridges. The citizen members are appointed annually for a term of three years. Mr. Simp- son will complete his term at the end of 1968, Mr. Hope at the end of 1969 and Mr. Cas- sidy at the end of 1970. Mr. Hennessey recommended that two more members of council and two more ratepay- ers be added to the board and that a quorum be constituted of five members. He emphasized later that the accent should be placed on control and regula- tion of development but that certain areas must be dedicated for commercial and residential development. The annual congregational meeting was held on January The February meeting of the WI will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Hare on February 8, at 8:00 pm. We hope to have as our guests, members of the King City branch. King Coun- cillor Gordon Rowe resident of Oak Ridges, will address the meeting, speaking on “The Deaf”. At the close of the meetâ€" ing a sale of home baking and other articles will be held. All members and friends are invited to attend this very promising evening. Deputy-reeve Lawrence Hen~ nessey charged at last week's Whitchurch Council meeting that a previous administration had shelved an official plan for development in Whitchurch Township. despite the urgent need for a statement of plan- ning and policy in the munici- pality. Best wishes for a speedy re- covery to Mrs. Hugh Orser who is convalescing at her home after returning from York Cen- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Macklin were among those who attend- ed the recent annual meeting of 'the Ontario Guernsey Asso-’ ciation held at Brantford. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Houlton are in Grenoble. France, where! Joe is accompanying the Canad- ian Figure Skating team to the Winter Olympics. Both are ski- ing enthusiasts and hope to get in some Skiing in the Alps beâ€"i fore returning. ] THE Challenge OF Whitchurch To Finally , Get An Official Plan 5 9 Member Planning Board nlnumunnnunumummlmmuImuumn1\\\mmmmuuumnu Temperanceville News "Windham" â€"- the short-v lived French settlement at Oak Ridges. is the subject of this week’s historical article by Historian F. Dor- is FitzGerald of Thornhill. who is a frequent contribu- tor to “The Liberal". French Royalist emigres took up land along both sides of Yonge Street from Richmond Hill to Oak Ridgâ€" es in 1798, cleared some land and built 18 homes. But by 1806 all but one had left the vicinity. Read about this settle- ment on Page 2 of this week's issue of “The Liber- al”. ancer Thanks largeLv to improve- ments in treatment and to much earlier diagnosis. stom- ach cancer is not the ter- rible threat it used to be. In 1958 it dropped to second place as the most lethal form of cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society still urgently needs funds to finance re- search into all forms of can- cer. The annual drive for funds is in April. Correspondent: Mrs. W. G. Jennings Phone 773-5892 Oak Ridges History The official plan'is in no dan- ger of being accepted immedi- ately. The responsibility of planning board is to advise and recommend development to the council, but Reeve Burnett pointed out that council could ask for two, three or more drafts of the official plan until it meets approval or is adopted by council. Council and planning board will meet in a closed meeting February 12, to discuss the of- ficial plan which has recently been completed by the Toronto planning consultants. However, some councillors have already expressed dissatisfaction with the first draft of the plan. Councillor Betty Van Nos- trand said that the plan was just a review of what the town- ship already knows and Deputy- reeve Hennessey termed the plan simply an "autobiography of the municipality.” Five township residents were appointed by council to the rec- reation committee and the com- munity centre board. Harry Lavender, RR 1, Gormley. Mrs. Russell Ellas, RRl Gormley, William Dike, RR 3 Newmarket, Thomas Clark, RRZ Stouffville, and Ken Farquharson, Oak Ridges, were named for the one year term. Councillors Van Nostrand and Robert Lewis had earlier been appointed as coun- cil’s representatives on the board and committee. Clerk Thomas Kerr informed council that Fred Ricker, RR 3 Newmarket, had rejected coun- cil‘s offer of $1.80 per hour on a 35 hour week and $1.00 per dog tag for selling dog tags and janitorial and ancillary services in the municipal buildings. Council instructed Mr. Kerr to offer Mr. Ricker a laborer’s wage of $2.10 an hour on a 40 hour week with 10 cents a mile for dog tag duties. Council gave first reading to a bylaw increasing the size of the planning board to nine mem- bers. '4 new models to choose from -Smooth, quiet ride and sports car handling - Options include console- mounted fully automatic transmission, power brakes (discs in front) and a high performance 69 hp engine. aaaaaaaaaa d maximum retail price of 3 Viva Sta You've never had such a wide choice of Viva models! Viva Standard is the basic Vrva.Vrva Deluxe gives you extra luxury and comfort.Viva SLoffers superluxuryinteriors. The Viva Estate Wagon offers 43.4 cu. ft. of cargo space.The Deluxe and SL models are now available with a new high performance package including a 69 horsepower engine. disc brakes, extra instrumentation and low-profile tires on wide-rim wheels. Automatic transmission and front disc brakes are available on all Viva models. You can get a Viva that's perfect for youâ€"equipped iust the way you‘d like it- DL, auu Dawn higher costs. Built and backei now at your Vat now at a new low price! dealer’s _â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"See your local authorized Vauxhall-Pontiac dealer' KINNEAR PONTIAC - uncxk 1,19: 9612 YONGE ST. T Oak Ridge: Ana’ la/re Wilcox Ne w: Hospital Auxiliary A very good turnout of ladies' attended the Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox Branch of the YCHA January 30 at the home of Barb Dion. Newcomers Judy Payne and Lorraine Hughes joined the regulars: Marion Chapman. Carol Geary. Irene Blyth, Lee Gallacher. Ruth Craig, Joan Campbell, J‘ill Metcalfe. Avril Anderson. Anne Woolley. Aud- rey James. Wendy Van der Voort, Lillian Atcheson. The ladies decided to resume plans for a fashion show in early September. Arrangements for two goals for Bradford and Fuller and McCaskell with one each. For Oak Ridges the marksmen were: Gordie Orser from Gord Pearce, Nolan Nat- ale from Tom Peterson. Glen Orser from Natale. The peewees played their first game of the playdowns Tuesday of last week and de- feated East Gwillimbury 4-0 at Bradford. Goalgetters were: Dave Stewart. unassisted: Paul Madaleno from Stewart; Madal- eno from Gary Banks and Grant Pearce and Stewart from Jim Roffe. The ladies decided to resume plans for a fashion show in early September. Arrangements will be discussed at the Feb- ruary meeting on the 27th. More coloring books for use in the pediatrics ward of York Central Hospital will be made at that meeting. After adjournment. coffee and cake were served. Minor Hockey Oak Ridges Bantams played an exhibition game against Bee- ton at Bradford, winning 4-2. Goals were scored by Bobby Kennoway. unassisted; Lonnie Lavigne, assisted by Fred Judge and Gerg Natale; Carruthers from Bobby Hearsum and Nat- ale. unassisted. Beeton goals were scored by Dennisse from McGinty and Robin-son from Dennisse and St. Peters. Oak Ridges Midgets started playdown games with a 4-3 loss to Bradford. Scotch connected OMHA Playdowns have start- Whitchurch Township Public School Board has reached a unanimous decis- ion concerning the site of a new 14-room school. Application will be made to the Department of Ed- ucation to build on a 15- acre site on the north west corner of Concession 5 and the Bloomington Sideroad, 1%. miles north of Beth- esda, reports Chairman Wesley Brillinger. Not only was the board unanimous in this decision, but it was unanimous that the school accommodate kindergarten to grade 8 classes, instead of a senior school for grades 6 to 8 only as had been proposed by last year's board. The 1967 board went ahead with the purchase of a school site on Vandorf Road and Concession 7 in spite of the fact that two members were strongly op- posed to the location and the York County Consult ative Committee had sug» gested the board look else- where. Mr. Brillinger, in an in- terview with “The Liberal" Pick New School Site Bloomington Sideroad Board Unanimous Last Thursday the peewees won the second game of this series 3â€"0. Goals were scored by Mike Judge from Grant Pearce, Dave Stewart from Johnny Len- neville, Madaleno from Pearce and Ricki Hearsum. V, 7v _. Y.,,- The dance held by the Oak per person. For more informa- Ridges and District Minor Hoc- tion, please call Mrs. Lil Atche- key Association January 27 was son. quite a success, with dancing There will be a meeting of to music supplied by D. J. committee members for the re- Richard White. The association creation centre and anyone in- is very grateful to all those who terested in what is going on in worked so hard and donated your hall. February 15 at 8 pm lunch and prizes which made to discuss further activities. this event a success. Plans are being made to hold another dance with a St. Pat- rick’s theme. About People Happy birthday wishes are sent to Heather Hills. three years old February 9; Bill Orton. February 9; Carol Walker and Neil Bynkoski, both on the 10th. of the impending county board which is to be estab- lished in 1969. The board has had a letter from the department. he reports, ad- vising that it should go ahead with its plans as needed. The board may continue to operate some of the two room schools but with only one grade in each room, Mr. Brillinger also advised. He anticipates no trouble receiving approval from the Department of Ed~ ucation this year, in spite pointed out that the new location is quite central to the population. “There are 508 children in that area, south from the Ballantrae Road to the Gormley Townline, not counting those around Lake Wilcox,” he said. Most of these students are now housed in two- room schools and there are four basement rooms and two portables in use in the area which the board wish- es to close as soon as pos- sible. Also, a new kinder- garten and a new opportun- ity classroom are required. Built and backed by General Motors now at your Vauxhall-Pontiac *Suggested maximum retail price of a Viva Stand- ard sedan with heater and defroster at Richmond Hill. Price includes delivery and handling charges, Federal Sales and Excise taxes. Provincial and local taxes and license are not included. The Viva Deluxe, SL, and Estate Wagon are available at slightly RICHMOND HILL, ONT. 1 All members of units; branches and sections, including canvassers. drivers and commit- tee members are invited to at: tend a “Teach-In" seminar for. the central counties district of the cancer society. It will be held February 12 from 9:30to 2:30 pm at St. Mary's Anglican Church. Yonge Street, Rich- mond Hill. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at $.150 per person. For more informa- tion, please call Mrs. Lil Atche- son. The ladies auxiliary for Scouts and Cubs will meet at the home 0! Mrs. Isobel Plews. at 1:30 February 14. Final plans will be made for the father and son banquet February 22 at_7 pm at Our Lady of the Annuncif ation School. Bond Avenue. " Don't forget the teen record hop. Saturday night at the Lake Wilcox Recreation Hall. Wild- wood Avenue. Admission 50c. Team standings for the Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Bowling League are Stinkers 18. Hippies 17, Bobcats 14 and the Jets 7. High bowler was Frances Warner with 633 (198. 191, 244). Then came Vera Simmons 629 (227, 197. 205), Doris Smith 591 (217, 198), Isobel Plews 542 (244), Vena Porter 195, Elsie Deller 197. “The Liberal” requires! reliable boy or girl forva'ryi, established newspaper 110th in King City. . Please call Glen Pratt, Carrier Circulation at 884- 1105. A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. Dot Marshall, who un- derwent an operation; and to Mrs. Beverley McDowell. Both are in York County Haspital; We are happy to see Muriel La; Belle out and around again after, being ill. ‘ The local association 9! 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