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“What this world needs is more comforters and fewer wet blankets." Connie Burton has been suf- fering from an injured ankle this past week. which she sprained in gym at school. However. she is now able to walk on her foot and will be as good as new. OAK RIDGES DETACHMENT Z4uto Accidents Kill One, In jure Three THE Challenge 01“ Cancer “Courtesy is the eye which overlooks your friend‘s broken gateway â€"â€" but sees the rose which blossoms there." Mrs. George Barker. Head- ford's flower lady. brought in a lovely arrangement of Chrys- anthemums and ferns this week. The United Church congrega- tion looks forward with plea- sure every Sunday to Mrs. Barker’s flower arrangements. "Fame is a bee. It has a song â€" It has a sting â€" Ah, too, it has a wing.“ Emily Dickinson. At the official opening of Thornlea Secondary School November 29. Headford’s own Chris and Paul Mickucki, Con- nie and Larry Burton and Lisa Staton acted as guides and hosts for parents and visitor; Keith Burton enjoyed a week- end visit with family and friends. a brief respite from his music studies at Cornwall. A two-car head-on collision in Thornhill sent three people Mr. and Mrs_ Cummer Lee, children Gloria and Gordon and Mrs. McDougall visited friends of the family, Mr. and Mrs. John Cruikshank of Orange- ville November 24. Thev also spent some time with relatives, Miss M. Tovell and Mr. and Mrs. William Tovell and family who lived in Grand Valley, near Guelph. Neighborhood Notes Headford News One of many difficult prob- lems with cancer diagnosis is that pain is seldom a re- liable early symptom of the disease. Luckily. a cancel"i check-up by a doctor will discover early indications. More and more cancers are being detected because of the nation-wide educational programme of the Canadian Canoer Society. Like re- search. this educational work is supported by the April Cancer Campaign. Support it strongly. Electors of Markham Township I wish: to thank all those who voted and worked for me in my election. Voters of Markham Township Charles Hooper To The CORRESPONDENT: BECKY STATON Phone 884-7890 Siewuri Rumble REEVE Thank you for your vote of confidence Season’s Greetings to All THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ALFRED FERRY Electorate . . REPORT The Oak Ridges OPP Detach» ment is investigating "a two: vehicle collision on Highway 7 at Albert Street. Markham Vil- lage, that claimed the life of a 77-year-old Markham man‘ Dead is William Dohetty of 17 McPhillips Avenue. He was killed when his southbound auto collided with a westbound truck driven by Arthur Play- ter. 25, of Whitby. Mr. Play- ter escaped uninjured. The driver of the second car, John Sosnowski. 23, of Milton, was treated for minor lacera- tions and released from hos- pital. )Gormley Neighborhood Noieé Admitted to Branson Hospital were Loraine O'Donovan. 16, of Thornhill and Gary Stamp, 27. of Willowdale. Both were pas- sengers in a car driven ‘by James Thorsby, 21. of Willow- dale. to Hospital December 1 Mrs. W. Elson of Uxbridge spent a week recently with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce. Mrs. Charles Milsted was a dinner guest Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson of Ux- bridge. Miss Elsie Sheifer of Stayner had supper Wednesday with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brillinger. Mr. and Mrs. David Heise of Kearns visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Heise Satur- day. ivn-s. Elias Elliott spent, Tues- day with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Baker. Rev. H. S. Hallman and Mrs. Hallman attended the funeral of the late Mrs. C. Baldwin in Listowel Sunday afternoon. Rev. Hallman preached at the funeral service. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hawkins celebrated, their 48th wedding anniversary recently at the home of their son and daughâ€" ter-in-Iaw. Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins. Although it was a surprise, Mr. Hawkins. who is in his 80th year. recited a lengthy poem entitled “Jim‘s Story". 1 The community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Carl Reesor who suffered a heart attack late Saturday af- ternoon. The late Mr. Reesor was a highly respected resident in the community. Funeral service was held at the Dixon Funeral' Home in Markham Village Tuesday afternoon. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Reesor and the son and daughâ€" ters. Neighborhood Notes Late Carl Reesor Mrs. Russel! Heise. Mrs. Jean On Friday evening of this week. December 6. Buttonville Branch of YCHA will hold a benefit euchre party and sale ‘ of home baking and gifts at the ‘WI Hall. Home baking and gifts will ibe on sale from 7:30 pm and \euchre starts at 8:30 pm. Pro- On Sunday morning they :were grateful to learn his con- ‘dition was improved and he was able to be removed from the monitoring unit. No visitors are permitted. There was a silent prayer for his safe re- covery. Rev. WA S. Butt of Union- ville, a retired minister who at- tends Brown's Corners Church, conducted the service and the choir, under the direction of Mrs. Don Reesor sang “Glory to God on High.” The WMS of the Missionary Church held their November meeting Thursday evening last at the home of Mrs. R. B. Ben- field. The following officers James Dugan, Rev. Chris’ father, assisted by Gerald Ree- sor performed the Advent candle lighting ceremony. Mrs. Gordon Purves was taken to St. Bernard’s Convales- cent Home, 685 Finch Avenue West, early last week. She has been in poor health for some time. We wish her a rapid re- turn to health. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Carr en- tertained a play reading group Friday night of last week at their Rothsay Court home. Brown's Corners Couples Club hope to present a play in the New Year. Buttonville Airport is becom- ing big business in the neigh- borhood. and on Friday of last week they held open house for those living in this locality. Guest speaker. Mrs. Austin Rumble. past district. president of York Centre WI spoke in a most interesting manner or her two .weeks' visit to Michigan State University, East Lansing. She was there to attend the convention of the ACWW. A craft sale was then and lunch was served by Russ Ellas. Neighborhood Notes Brown's Corners C h u r c h people spent an anxious time last week when they learned their minister. Rev. Chris Dugan. suffered a severe heart attack on Tuesday and was taken to Scarboro General Hos- pital . It was like old home week, as the neighbors were conduct- ed on a tour of the facilities or took to the air for a View of the surrounding countryside. For some it was the first trip off the ground. Also. people were impressed with the beau- tiful layout. and the courlesy of the personnel. YCHA Benefit The WI met Wednesday after-35m. noon at. the home of Mrs. C. The sewing circle ladies of Cruickshank with 11 members the Missionary Church held and two visitors present. Mrs. their Christmas meeting in the J. Swindells, president. had fellowship hall Wednesday charge of the business period. afternoon. Mrs. Harry Smith gave a fine The WMS mother and daugh- report 0f the Central Ontario ter supper meeting will be held Area WI 66th convention at the in Missionary Church Fellow- Royal York Hotel. The theme ship Hall December 5 at 6 pm. of the convention was human Special speaker will be Mrs. Fights}. Maturity is the Ability Lloyd Fretz, wife of the pastor to live in someone else's world. of West Rouge Missionary Mrs. J. Gamble introduced Miss Wilson of Richmond Hill who spoke of their work as a family in editing and circulat- ing the magazine “Gas in Can- ada.“ Church News ey Good Public Relations Move R.R. 2, Gormley To The Electors 0f Vaughan and Woodbridge BUTTONVILLE NEWS iormley Phone 297-1741 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. F. H. LEAF held Mrs. The Missionary Sunday School will present their Christmas program Sunday evening, December 15. Dessert luncheon will be served at 1:30 and donations of candy will be made for charit- able purposes. Miss Jean Harper will speak on childhood Christmases in Scotland and there will be ‘a demonstration of Christmas dL- corations by Mrs. Mabel‘garkerl Plan to attend. Remember the Christmas concert at Brown’s Corners Church Friday, December 13 â€"â€" a good day this time! A regional youth rally will be held Friday evening at 7:30 at Markham Missionary Church. A film entitled “Hey There. Vanda" will be shown. The Mas- ter's Men Quartet of Toronto will supply the music. Paul Powers. nationally known youth speaker will present the mess- age to youth. SELLING YOUR CAR? Find a buyer through a class- ified ad in “The Liberal” Used Cars Column. It's easy to place your ad. Just call 884-1105. The senior ladies sewing circle of Heise Hill Church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Wideman. The junior and intermediate sewing circle's Christmas meet- ing was postponed from De- cember 3 to December 10 at 7:30 pm at the church, due to the death of the late Car] Ree- sor. The WMS mother and daugh- ter supper meeting will be held in Missionary Church Fellow- ship Hall December 5 at 6 pm. Special speaker will be Mrs. Lloyd Fretz, wife of the pastor of West Rouge Missionary Church. . Heise Hill Sunday School Christmas program will be held Sunday evening. December 15. vital WI Buttonville WI will meet one week early this month. Wed- nesday, December 11. at the WI Hall. ceeds are for York Central Hos- * Beautiful carved inlayed marble-topped 10 piece dining room set, appraised for over $10,000.00 * Mah. corner cupboard * Solid brass console & mirror * Mah. carved bedroom set * 17th century poster bed * Governor Win- throp desk * Secretary desk * Victorian chairs * Louis XV loveseat * Louis XV type sofa * 30-40 assorted mah. & walnut tables * 8- 10 gold mirrors * Oak corner cupboard * 9 piece mah. dining room set * Tilt-top cherry table * Tilt top walnut table * 2 real fine curio cabinets * Mah. pedestals * Cast iron barber pole * Hand painted china * Tiffany glass * Tiffany type leaded domes * Handell lamps * Cranberry hanging lamp * Stemware * Upright piano, apt. size * Large selection oriental rugs * Picture frames * Silver * Brass coat racks * Victorian foot stools * Iron decorator benches * Piano stools *’ Small collection of canes * Mah. knee-hole desk * Georgian ladies desk. Plus Many, Many More Articles Too Numerous To Mention AUCTION SALE Antiques 7509 Yonge Street. Thornhill, Ontario ROBT. C. SIMPER, Auctioneer - 871-4889 THANK YOU For the confidence and trust you-have placed in me in electing me to the Ym‘k County Board of Education. I have worked for you for the past six years to improve education in Vaughan Township and will work just as hard to represent you in the future. Please call me at any time to discuss any problems you might have. Sale Tues.. Dec. 10, 1968 AT 7:00 PM. Showing Same Day 10:00 AM. - 6:00 PM. Fine Furniture FARMERS’ MARKET from two estates Mrs. P. The many friends of Ed Gib- Ixecutive son will be pleased to learn that Benfield he was able to return home from hospital Saturday. follow- ing his recent heart attack. sewing and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Litwin and family from Alaska have been visiting her sister and family, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyd. Cecil Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gee and Miss V'era lNichols attended the funeral 50f their aunl. Mrs. Wesley ‘Helmkay at Creemore Wednes- iday of last week. The late Mrs. IHelmkay was in her 98th year. Wedding anniversary con- gratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hardie married 24 years December 9. Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Collard. 'married 41 years December 10. The annual meeting of Vic- toria Square Community Cen- tre will be held December 16 at 8 pm at the centre. Euchre Mrs. Lillian Knapp and Irene. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Empringham attended the "At Home" for George Topper Sunday after- noon. Mr. Topper was celebrat- ing his 80th birthday. Congratu- lations! Mi‘ss Olive Glover spent the weekend with relatives in Ot- tawa. Birthday greetings to Don Canning. December 7, Barbara Empringham December 10 and Julie Hardie who will be seven on December 11. A speedy recovery is wished for all in the community who are ill with the 'flu. Prizewinners at the euchre party held in the community A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. Ross Nichols who is a patient in York Central Hos- pital‘ Richmopd Hill. Neighborhood Notes RAMERMFUELS 189 CENTRE ST. EAST 884-1313 It's comfortable for your pocketbook, too . . . com- plete combustion gives you more heat comfort per gal- lon. Call us for prompt delivery today. VICTORIA SQUARE NEWS Ross Jolliffe CORRESPONDENT: MRS. W. SANDLE RR. 2, Gormley â€" Telephone 887-5421 A lucky draw on a box of groceries was won by W. A. Rennie. hall Friday evening last. were: ‘adies. Mrs. Butterworth. Mrs. \Ian Walton and Mrs. Frank Brumwell. Men: Carl Rose, Heber McCague and W. A. Ren- nie. Another euchre party. the last for this year, will be held in the community hall Decem- ber 13. Everyone is welcome. ‘ White Gift Service The annual white gift service will be held at 11:30 am. De- cember 8 when the church ser- vice and Sunday school will be combined. Teachers and pupils will meet downstairs prior to the service and will march up- stairs and sit at. the front of the church. Following the service a pot luck luncheon will be held in the Sunday school room. Each family is asked to bring some- thing for the first and second course. Everyone welcome! Candlelight Service The annual CGIT candlelight service will be held in the United Church December 15 at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this impressive ser- vice. German Folklore Society The UCW members catered to the 14th annual dinner of the York Chapter of the Penn- sylvania German Folklore Soc- iety of Ontario in the commun- ity hall last Saturday evening. The working hours of an employee shall not exceed eight in the day and 48 in the week. However, under certain conditions a permit to work overtime may be obtained from the depart- ment. Employees whose only work is supervisory or man- agerial are exempted from the hours provisions of the Act. A girl under 18 years shall not be required to work more than six hours over- time each week. Ontario’s employment standards program is con- cerned with the economic well-being of the Province’s manpower resources. The new Act up-dates and broad- ens the minimum standards for wages and working con- ditions to safeguard workers against exploitation and to protect employers against unfair competition based on lower standards. The New Employment Standards Act provides minimum standards for overtime pay, holiday pay and vacation pay; pro- tects against long hours; ensures equal pay for equal work for women workers; sets higher rates of minimum wages. hours of war General Minimum General Learner Rates (4 months max Construction Rate Student Rate, General First Month Summer Delfvery & Shoe Shine Boy Ambulance Driver & Helpe Selling Something? . . Use The Classifieds Phone 884-1105-6 Now Minimum Wage Increase (Dedl room 's in this Indust‘ ih max.) Notice to Employers &Employees less than 48 hours per week *flat minimum At 12.01 a.m. on January lSt, 1969, the new Ontario Employment Standards Act becomes law 1‘;er Ontario Department of Labour 3 1‘00 Present Rate 60, hr Special overtime provi- sions have been established for the following industries and may be obtained by writing the Employment Standards Branch of the Department: Sewer and Watermain Construction; Interurban and Municipal Transport; Local Cartage; Tourist Resort; Restaurant and Tavern; Fruit and Veg- etable Processing; Taxi; Ambulance Service: High- way Transport and Road Building. A regular, full-time employee and certain categories of part-time employees who work on a statutory holiday must receive a minimum of one and one-half times their regular wage rate. The holi- days are Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Dominion Day, Labour Day andThanksgivingDay.Sub- stitute holidays may be arranged with the approval of the Director. The Act provides that an employee will receive a min- imum of one and one-half times his regular wage-rate for any work in excess of the maximum 48 hours per week; In addition to providing pre- mium pay, this requirement is designed to curb the use of excessive overtime. statutory holidays overtime pay t # Trained and experienced workmen Modern equipment for fast, efficient removal Discount allowed during winter months for municipalities and property owners with many dead trees PL and PD Insurance coverage Workmen’s Compensation coverage Dead or Diseased Tree Removal FREE ESTIMATES â€" FREE ADVICE Richmond Hill Tree Service and Forestry Co. ltd. THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday Hon. Dalton Bales, Q.C., Minister Rate Eflective Jan. 1. I969 S 130» hr 1.203hr 1.55 1.00. .90 ‘8 & no records ke Telephone 884-7774 FREE ESTIMATES â€" FRI Rate Effective Oct. 1, 1959 "nr hr The Act provides that every employee shall‘be given an annual paid vacation of at least one week after one year of employment. The vaca- tion pay must not be less than 2% of the total pay received in the year in which the vacation is given. When an employee works for a period less than one year he is entitled to 2% vacation pay for the period worked. After three years of employ- ment, the minimum is two weeks paid vacation and the pay must not be less than 4% of the annual earnings. The Vacation with Pay stamp book system for con- struction workers will be phased out between January 1, 1970 and June 30, 1970. In order to protect the grow- ing segment of women in the labour force the existing legislation covering equal pay for equal work under the Human Rights Code has been strengthened and trans- ferred to the Employment Standards Act. This provi- sion ensures that a woman who does the same job as a man in the same establish- ment is entitled to the same pay. The question of what is equal work will be deter- mined on the basis of skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions. No girl under 18 years shall work in an establish- ment between midnight and 6 a.m. THIRD SHIFT. If a woman works on a shift that begins or ends between 12:00 midnight and 6 am. her employer must provide transportation from her residence to the job or from the job to her home. equal pay for equal work vacations with pay Appreciation To The Voters JIM JONGENEEL In Markham Township. My Sincere The above is only a general summary of the Act. For more specific in- formation regarding the Act and its regulations concerning overtime per- mits, exemptions for special occupations, etc., contact: NOTE There are some industries in the province under the juris- diction of the Federal Govern- ment such as banks, airlines, railways etc. These industries are covered by the Canada Labour Standards Code and are not under the jurisdiction of this Act. If you are in doubt which legislation applies to you, call the Employment Standards Branch (Telephone: 365-5251), for information. Employers are required to provide a statement of wages and deductions to each em- ployee at the time wages are paid. It must show: pay period, rate of wages, amount of wages, all deduc- tions and the purpose of each, allowances and the net amount being paid the em- ployee. Deductions include those authorized by the employee and such usual deductions as Unemploy- ment Insurance, Income Tax, Canada Pension, Company Pension Plan and Hospitalization. The department may now collect unpaid wages for an employee including the amount of wages due, over- time pay and vacation pay up to a maximum of $1,000. Formerly collection could be made for wages only up to the level of the minimum wage protection for homeworkers Any person doing homework as defined in the new Act is now considered to be an employee and is protected by _the legislation. collection of unpaid wages r, Dec. 5. 1968 23 Employment Standards Branch 74 Victoria Street Toronto 1A, Ontario