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A very interesting film was shown on children's emotional problems. Finn Madson. grade 7. was presented with a trophy from the home and school for public speaking. Finn was awarded the township prize in a recent contest. He gave his speech on “The Vikings" for those present. George Waldrum. assistant superintendent of education in the supervisory section of the Department of Education will be guest speaker at King Senior Public School March 25. All members of PTA or home and school groups in the township are invited to attend. Cancer Society Nineteen interested parents attended a meeting of the home and school association, which under the recently adopted con- stitution will be known in the future as the “Oak Ridges Pub- lic School Home and School Association." A few members of the local branch of the cancer society met at the home of Mrs. Doris Smith to assemble the canvas- sers' kits for the campaign which begins April 1. The ob- Home 8: School Tel.: 773-5782 25 ” Color FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLED “LOW BOY” Reg. price $1,275.00 . . . . . . . . SALE $1,075.00 21” BLACK AND WHITE (PORTABLE 19” BLACK AND WHITE PORTABLE Reg. $229.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SALE PORTABLE STEREO PHONOGRAPH Reg. $129.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SALE TABLE RADIO, AM-FM, SHORT WAVE Reg. $135.00 . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . SAL: 25” Color CONTEMPORARY STYLED CONSOLE KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish i interest regarding people and events in the Oak 1 Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news pondent in Oak Ridges â€" Lake Wilcox is Mrs. Awheson, Wildwood Avenue, 773-5479, in Ki: Black and White and Color TV One hundred and forty-five fathers and sons enjoyed the annual banquet provided by the Iadies’ auxiliary February 22 for 1st Oak Ridges Scout Group. During the after dinner ceremonies the Oak Ridges Lions presented two Canadian flags, one to the Cubs and the other to the newly-organized Venturers. Fred’Lynn on behalf of the group committee then presented a Venturers’ flag to Leader Dave Smith. Three generations of Scouters are seen above as they prepare to enjoy the delicious repast. Assistant Scoutmaster Frank Warden (centre) with sons (left to right) Scout Ted. Scout David, Scout Raymond and Cub Danny are served by Frank’s father, Art Warden, a former King’s Scout. School, Bond AGenue. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, March 7, 1968 All items carry one-year warranty on parts and tubes and 90-day free home service Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox News DEMONSTRATOR SALE Tile lgapquet was held in‘ the gymnatorium of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Separate PAUL Reg. price $875.00 Reg. $299.95 . Three Genera tions Dal! Ridges Scouts Clean. old nylons and new remnants of cotton or other soft material are needed by the branch to make small pillows for patients at Princess Mar- garet Hospital. If you have any, please call me at 773-5479. Scouts 8: Cubs jective for this branch is $1,300 Billy and for the Aurora and District badg‘ Unit $17,000. It takes hundreds Steve of volunteer canvassers to reach blue this goal and additional ones lie S can always be used. Would you son. care to give some time to can- Cu vass a street or about 10 prese houses? pin i March 14 there will be an ant Cubmaster red pin. open meeting for those inter- Auxiliary President Mrs. Iso- ested in the society’s work in bel Plews expresses her thanks St. Paul‘s United Church. at 8 to everyone who helped with pm. Unit Campaign Chairman preparation of food, serving Mrs. Isobel Rubin will be pres- and washing dishes or any of ent to answer question and the other many necessary tasks. Unit President Lou Pinkerton The next meeting will be will give a short talk. A film March 21 at the home of Mrs. will also be shown. Plews. Members of the ladies' auxili- ary to Scouts and Cubs held a very successful father and son banquet February 22 with 145 boys. fathers and guests pres- ent. During the evening several badges were awarded with the team players‘ badge going to on N Cubmaster Art Little was presented with a green Akela pin in exchange for his assist- ant Cubmaster red pin. First Oak Ridges Cub Pack was successful in winning four ribbons at the recent York Summit Hobby Show, out of eight entries. Michael Harrison won a second for photography, Leslie Sayers a third for bak- ing, Ralph Schorer “good ef- fort” ribbons in baking and Michael Gray “good effort" for woodwork. Billy Metcalfe: pet keeper’s badges to Michael La Riviere, Steven Plews, Steven Orton; blue stars to Chris Hall, Les- lie Sayers and Michael Harri- son. Four ribbons were also won by the Jefferson Cubs, with Mark Daines getting two sec- onds, one for a butterfly collec- tion and the other for a papier “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. RR. 3, KING; CITY SALE SALE $800.00 SALE $95.00 $100.00 270.00 200.00 W There will be a Guider's lmeeting at the home of Mrs. ‘Mary Ensor. Willowbank Ave- nue, March 7 at 8 pm. Mrs. Ensor is district commissioner ‘gfor Lake Wilcox and Jefferson. Anniversary wishes are exâ€" tended to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Foerter. Maple Grove Avenue, who will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary March 9. We would like to add our con- gratulations to a couple of local gals, Kim Harper and Call-Jo Harper. Kim took second place in senior ladies at recent Au- rora Figure Skating Club com- petitions, and Call-Jo placed first in the junior ladies‘ com- petition. We were also very pleased to hear that. Vicki Willis and part- ner were high bowlers recently in a doubles competition and will now go on to the Planta- tion bowling alleys in Toronto. We wish them high scores. Twenty mothers attended the thinking day program for 2nd Oak Ridges Brownies at Our Lady of the Annunciation Sep- arate School and enjoyed a short play presented by the Brownies. Tweenie Sherry Richardson was enrolled in the Brownie troop. Jo-Anne Zetka and Vera Katkauskas of 2nd Oak Ridges Guides served the refreshments. Birthday wishes are sent to Mrs. Peggy Bullock, March 4; Ernie Ensor, 6, March 4; Fran- ces Raymond, March 5; Eddy Arnold, March 6; Edna Cook, 8, March 8; Nancy Henderson, 8, March 7. Fourteen people attended the euchre held by members of the local association recently, with prizes going to Mrs. May Wat- son, Mrs. Mary Ellen King, Mrs. Jean Hadcock and Mrs. Doris Smith. Cathy Dines was the winner of the transistor radio in the Elmwood Park Cottagers' As- sociation draw. Her lucky number was 169. mache poodle; Bobby Waters won a third for baking and Stanley Ensor a third for map making. About People MEMO: Well Baby Clinic, March 12, 1.30 1 3 pm, St. Paul’s United Church, South Road. Brownies We wish Mrs. Rita Szeler a happy birthday. She will be spending a month visiting her son in Montreal, then on to New York and other interesting places. Mrs. Dorothy Duncan from Black Creek Pioneer Village was the guest speaker of the afternoon and gave a most in- teresting and informative talk ' on the history of Pioneer Vil- - Team standmgs for the Thurs-[lage, from its establishment in day Afternoon Ladies’ Bowl- the mid 1950’s to the present ing League are: Stinkers 35 plans for improvement and ex- points, Bobcat 31. Hippies 27. pansion. Jets 18. High bowler for the From its conception follow- day was Frances Warner with log the devastation of Hurri- 663 (277, 203, 183). Betty Fleury cane Hazel, the Humber Valley bowled 606 (214. 187, 205),‘Conservation Committee acqllil" Lydla Findeisen 570 (249), 150- ed the property. which consist- bel Plews 555 (193. 189L Elsie ed of less than 20 acres with the Deller 194. Eva Willis 193. Lil prime purpose of halting land Atcheson 191. Emily Lloyd 190 development in this flood area. and Joan Wallace 226. {Residents in the area fought to (Photo by Stuart's Studio) Sputniks 0, Jets 0 The above speaks for itself . . so ’nuff said. Flyers 7, Rockets 2 The Flyers literally bombed their opponents in this one with Clelland getting a hat trick, G. Cook a pair, and singles by Simon and McKechnie. Kent and Barnard got a goal apiece for the Rockets. Intermediates Hershey 1, Quebec 2 Ben Hawkins was the lone scorer for the Hershey team with an assist from Lawson. Coughlin found the mark twice for Quebec with an assist going to Heenan. Rochester 2. Buffalo 2 A good contest and evenly matched as both teams found the mark twice. McGeehan and Matson for Rochester, and Mc- Phee and Aspden for Buffalo. More Games People Play . . . Euchre! Over in King. seven tables of players met at the Masonic Hall on February 28 and winners for this one included. Mrs. Percy Leatherdale first. Mrs. Len Robb second and Mrs. Will Orr, low. Elmer Hadwen first, Archie McDonald second and Percy Leatherdale low. In hon- or of good old St. Patrick, a spe- cial euchre will be held on March 13 with additional prizes. Kingcrafts I really can’t say that I don’t enjoy the challenge as the whole house looks great and I don't feel as frantic as I thought I would under these conditions. This is merely in the form of explanation why this column may look a little shorter these days, so please bear with it and keep in touch. Hockey Results Tykes The next euchre in Laskay will be held on March 8 and the good weather should bring out a few more players. It was decided at the general meeting held February 28, that a cookbook will be compiled by the members. consisting of com- pany main course recipes with no holds barred. On comple- tion some time this fall, this promises to be a collection of culinary arts, not restricting it to “our fair domain" but the world over. Special lessons in drawn thread work will be given by Mrs. Aun and those interested in availing themselves of instruc- tion would be advised to enroll as soon as possible. There are still a few openings in all King- craft groups (with the exclusion of ceramics). A place for everything, and everything in its place is the standard rule around here these days, all is tidy. each speck of dust is caught before it lands. and the boys are perfecting methods of walking down the hall without touching the floor. (all very normal). Six tables of players were at Laskay Hall on February 23, Jean McMurchie won first for the ladies, with Mrs. Pearl O’Brien nd Mrs. Jean McDon- ald coming second and third re- spectively. Archie McDonald, Austin Rumble and Milt Wells came one, two, three for the men. Mrs. Finch and Marshall McMurchy were the lucky door prize winners. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to purchase a much-needed vacuum cleaner for Kingcraft House. The needlecraft group has been busy and has three hand embroidered luncheon cloths and two cushion covers up for raffle with tickets a mere 35c or 3 for $1.00. mum“nllllunmumuumun“mummun“I111mm“muumuuuumum“mumllumuuumuunn1mumumululuumunmmuummmum1mmunnunnmmuulw ulullllllllmlmlllllllllllllllllllll\ll\lllll‘llllllllllmllllllllll\llllllll\ll1ml\llllll111llllllllll‘llllllllllll1111NI“lllllllllllllllil\llml“lllllll\1\\llllllllllllllll\lllllllllllllllllllll\\\\“\llllJ Our present home was put on the real estate market last week and for you who have been through this game “that people play” you will understand what [’m going through. Long on Energy . . Short on News From its conception follow- ing the devastation of Hurri- cane Hazel, the Humber Valley Conservation Committee acquir- ed the property, which consist- ed of less than 20 acres with the prime purpose of halting land The letter criticized the province for its failure to consult with the present boards before making the change and also its failure to provide sufficient infor- mation since its decision. It also questioned the mot- proposal or amend it until further consultation has been arranged with the var- ious boards across the prov- ince. It also asked the King Board to submit similar sent- iments to William Hodgson committee comprises 21 ele- mentary a n d secondary school boards in Y o r k County. Trustee Mrs. Dolina Pat- terson, an alternate on the committee. (David Bachly is the regular appointee from iur uie Luwnsnlp ooara and its ratepayers the opportun- ity to study and present a brief on the new legislation." Trustees feel it is their duty “to study such propos- ed legislation. educationally and financially. to be able to place such matters before School years. Received an invitation from the King Public School Teachers‘ Association to par- ticipate March 8 in a tobog- ganing. square dancing, vol- ]eyballlng evening at the King Senior School. for the past two d'llllillillilllilillllillllilliliiilllllllilllillilllllllll“lllillll\lllillllllillliiliillllllllllllllilllillliilllllllllllill“lllillliiilllllllllllllllllllliiiillllillllilllllllllllllliil“illlilllillilllllllllllllllllIlilliilllllllllliiilliil\lllillililillllllillillllillillilllllilillillllilliiillllliillillllllliiillllilillillllllliillllllillllllllllllllliliill“llillliililillililllllliillliilllllilllilillillllllllillllllllllllllllll'9 County-Wide School Bds. Subject 0f Controversy Socially Speaking King City This was the bemused comment offered up last week by King Township Public School Board Chair- man Jack Van Luyk. His remarks followed a letter from the Tavistock and East Zorra UniOn School Section reporting on a march to Queen's Park by its members and 125 other trustees to protest Premier Robarts' recent decision to reduce the province's public school boards from 1.500 to 100 county-wide boards. "It would seem we're not the only board that has strong feelings about the provincial government's Dro- posal to regionalize school boards.” On a new road to the east between the present site and York University, plans include the construction of a large ori- entation building in the modern vein and this will house two film-viewing theatres. executive offices and washrooms. the rest of the village to be surrounded by a screen of trees. Visitors will be shown films pertaining to the many attrac- tions of the village prior to en- tering, at this centre. With its opening coming up on April 29, one can look forward to many more interesting facets of pion- eer life at Black Creek. Five more old buildings were discovered on the southeast corner but at this time were in- cluded in the 100 acres owned by Central Mortgage and Hous- ing. Again the persistence of Mrs. Neill and friends resulted in acquisition. forming the nu- cleus of the village. These dat- ed back to the 1813-32 period. Eight years later. 18 buildings were opened to the public and at present five more are under construction for a planned new street. Members are advised to at- tend the general meeting on March 13 at which time a panel discussion pertaining to insecti- cides will be presented by the Garden group. with speakers in- cluding Bob Keith and a repre- sentative of the Audubon So- ciety. The art group. not to be ou- done. is planning an exhibit in King City in addition to the showing at Downsview. These The Temperance Hall from Kettleby will be restored as a printers‘ and weavers’ shop to show the progreSS of intinerant spinners and weavers, a fire- house to house an ancient “puf- fer”, the Wilmot Township Building will be converted to a courthouse and township coun- cil building and of greatest im- portance will be the develop- ment of a new entrance to the village. have the old log barn in the Jane-Steeles area kept intact and with the assistance and persistence of Mrs. Elsa Neill of Thornhill and interested parties, the barn was restored, furnished and opened to the public on a budget of a mere $400. On behalf of Kingcrafts, Mrs. Betty Love presented Mrs. Dun- can with an attractive hooked seat cover of Centennial design, and the smacking and silk- screeners group served refresh- ments. The delegation requested the government to table the proposal or amend it until further consultation has been arranged with the var- ious boards across the prov- ince. It also asked the King Board to submit similar sent- iments to William Hodgson The letter suggests such an objective will be impos- sible to attain and that a better way would be the provisions of additional grants to the existing town- ship boards. “Furthermore the reduc- ing of 1.500 boards to 100 will result in placing more power in the hands of civil servants and less in the hands of the peoples' elected representatives where it be- longs." ives of the Robarts Govern- ment which stated its “prim- ary objective is the desire to provide equality of edu- ctaion". - MUNDINGER’S H ’ “mm FREE START PLAYING TODAY Our 8 week beginner course at $3.00 weekly includes the free use of an instrument in your home. 1 Yonge Street S. Corner of Centre Street Richmond Hill Compare with $2.49 Special Compare 22¢ each ~' """"" ‘ HARRIS GREAT SAVINGS AT OUR LOW. LOW PRICES â€" OPEN UNTIL 10 RM. - 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL 884-5272 KLEENEX (200's) 5161 Our Price 2 for 3 FLUSHABYES Acconnlons numms O. B. HARRIS, th.B. â€"- 773-5431 CORNER OF YONGE & KING SIDEROAD, OAK RIDGES, ONTARIO Our Price SA VE ON PRESCRIPTIONS An added feature will be tobogganing on Tory Hill lo- cated west of Highway 400 near Concession 6. A barn dance will follow and coffee and doughnuts will be served. Doug Walmsley, teacher at Eva St. Denis School, reports the event will feature bridge, euchre, court whist, checkers and volleyball. gals have also had valuable in- struction from a teacher of the Ontario College of Art of late, and while I personally can't for the life of me. see what else they could possibly learn after seeing their work, this was in- cluded in the report. King City Secondary Prom Pert Denise Wallace, a grade 11 student, won the approval of the crowd over her grade 13 “sisters” and was deservingly crowned Prom Queen at the “Soiree Parisienne” held at the High School on Friday, Febru- ary 23. Reigning Princesses in- cluded Ann Bishop, Nancy El- lison and Carol Fenn. With the up-coming exams rearing their ugly heads. everyone en- joyed the opportunity to relax and unwind during this big evening. ‘ It’ll be fun and games for everyone come March 8 at the King Senior Public School â€" but especially for the teachers. The name of the game is “social” with the King Town- ship School Teachers' Associa- tion initiating what may be an annual event. Some 50 teachers are expect- ed to attend along with the school, trustees and other offic- ials. Plan Variety Night For King Teachers MLA. York North. A Con- servative, Mr. Hodgson is a member of the Robarts Gov- ernment. Mr. Van Luyk noted the King Board has been ques- tioning the government‘s proposal for the same reas- onsâ€"lack of information. Discussion then turned to the regional school organiza- tion committee â€"- set up by the Department of Educa- tion to gather pertinent in- formation regarding next January's changes. This committee comprises 21 ele- mentary and secondary school boards in York County. “I haven't made up my mind either way,” he said, “simply because the inform- ation to make a decision has been unavailable." Trustee Mrs. Dolina Pat- terson, an alternate on the committee, (David Bachly is the regular appointee from fill/Wily Stock up your freeze wit‘ HARR S ice 0. B. HARRIS, th.B. â€" 773-5431 CORNER OF YONGE & KING SIDEROAD, OAK RIDGES, ONTARIO Stock up your freezer with Borden’s Ice Cream at Open until 10 pm. 7 days a week Travelling prizes were won March is a very important Iby Fred Hare, and Mrs. Violet month for some of our senior ‘Baker. Door prizes were won citizens, and we send our can- (by William Mitchell and Mrs.!gratulations to William Hare [William Craig. who will be 89 years of age on Prizes were donated by Mrs. March 6. to Mr. .and Mrs. Ar- Hare, Mrs. Don Chalk and Mrs. wood Harman who will be 61 Fred Gardiner. The WI wouldlyears on March 6, and to Mr. like to thank those who came, and Mrs. Wesley Lloyd who and those who helped in any will celebrate 58 years of mar- way. riage on March 9. The March meeting will be Our very best wishes for held at the home of Mrs. Clay- many more years of health and ton Beynon, and the History happiness. The Evening Unit ask us to keep in mind the date for their euchre â€" March 20, in the Sun- day school room. WI The United Church Women of Temperanceville United met at the home of President Mrs. Fred Hare on February 22. Owing to inclement weather. there was only a small attend- ance. Dates were set for the annual strawberry supper which this year will be held June 26. while the date for the turkey supper is October 30. The Easter meeting will be held on April 9, and the autumn thankoffering on October 8. Plans were made for a used clothing drive for the Toronto Mission to be ready for the Aprilmeetings of the groups. There is a special need for children’s clothing. particularly underwear, shoes and stockings. Anyone wishing to donate may leave articles at the church or at Mrs. Fred, Hare's. Nine tables enjoyed the WI euchre held at the school on February 27. Prize winners were: ladies lst, Mrs. Everett Phillips, 2nd. Mrs. Lil Wilson, 3rd, Mrs. Nelson Thompson; gentlemen, 1st, Fred Hare, 2nd, Ewart Jennings, 3rd, William Craig. UCW King) said there had been only one meeting held to date to elect an executive. She added that further clarification and intentions of the committee will be forthcoming at the March meeting. “It would seem at the moment,” she said. “we're a body intended to collect and disseminate information on the regional program. Whether we can function in other ways remains to be seen." At a special meeting a few weeks ago the King Board passed a resolution of its own stating it was “opposed to any new legislation that does not give proper time for the township board and its ratepayers the opportun- ity to study and present a brief on the new legislation." '“___-LA_A a, 1 Compare with $1.35 CONTAC ‘C' COLD CAPSULES Special 35¢ each PHARMACY TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS Compare ENFALAC (15 OZ.) LADY BORDE" Correspondent: Mrs. W. G. Jennings Phone 773-5892 Reg. $1.10 Value â€" Quantity Unlimited PIN'I'S 2m55¢ PHARMACY OUR PRICE Our Price (10:) 89 ¢ Curator Mrs. Nelson Thompson will be in charge of the pro‘ gram. Roll call is to be ans- wered with "Bring Show And Tell. A Piece Of Old Glass- ware". Meeting date ls March 14, at 8 pm. Neighborhood Notes 3 ms 87¢ Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wells. Mrs. Nelson Thompson and Mr. Robert Beynon were among those who attended farmers' week at Guelph University. Mrs. Harry Hutchinson of Bond Avenue has returned from her holiday spent on a cruise to the Caribbean, visiting Baha- mas. St. Thomas and other in- teresting places, and enjoying beautiful weather. Mrs. Lloyd Watson. Aurora. was hostess for a shower in honor of Miss Linda Ryman on Tuesday evening. Linda will become the bride of Jim Chalk on March 30. Mrs. Don Chalk. Mrs. Frank Bell. and Mrs. Allan Ferguson were among the guests. There was a large crowd in attendance for the farm\ma- chinery and equipment sale held at Cloverholm Farm on February 28. People came from near and far, and some of the equipment went as far away as Shawville, Quebec. Auctioneer was Walter Atkinson of smut- ville. He also suggested that the minutes contain the opinions of all board members on any subject voted on “so that the ratepayers will be informed on the stands of each person on a given issue." The board accepted with regret. the resignation of Mrs. Rosalie Sutton who has taught at Oak Ridges Public School for the past two years. Chairman Van Luyk in- itiated a proposal and it was approved that the minutes of any special meetings be mailed to the local press. This hasn't been the case in the past. the parents and ratepayers In other business last week: