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I We received a call from a With the holiday season. ac- chap this week. who has a tivity in the village has slowedireally warm feeling about our down, people are relaxing afâ€"‘community. and in particular ter a wonderful Christmas and the men of our Lions Club, poâ€" have just begun to prepare for lice force and firemen. and the New Year festivities. We merchants in several stores. would like to take this oppor-iMr. and Mrs. Leonard Ormer- tunity to wish all our readers aiod. who with their five children. happy holiday season and a}have just moved into the old hapPY. healthy and prosperousifarmhouse opposite the Skyline 1970. Marina. were finding that this " * * ‘ Christmas was going to be a Several children are celebrat- skimpy one.. with no hydro or Vaughan To Restore Historic Vellore Hall Maple, Kleinburg, Concord 8. Edgeley News Vellore Memorial Com- munity Hall. the first home of Vaughan Township Coun- cil. which provided accom- modation for council meet- ings and nomination meet- ings for a century before the Vaughan Municipal Building was erected in Maple in 1957. is due for an overhaul and facelifting. It is even possible it may once again house council meetings. since there is a space problem in the muni- cipal building and the pre- sent council chambers could be utilized for other municipal purposes. Deciâ€" sion on this will be made after results of a survey of spare needs The hall is owned by the township. as is the old Vel- lore School situated on the same three acre lot on Con- cession 5. It is used on the average of twice a week by local residents. It has also been dedicated as a memo- rial to those who lost ther lives in both World Wars. The rental procedure has been somewhat complica- ted, however, since Vellore “The Liberal” is always willing to publish items regarding people and events contributed by its readers in Maple. Concord. Edgeley and Kleinburg. Maple, please phone Mrs. Louise Cooper, 832-2408; in Edgeley and Concord, Mrs. Carol Cole. 889-4379; in Klelnburg, Mrs. Lucille Shaw. 893-1432. No man is an. island . . . The World is our Village . . . We "re our neighbour’s brother . . . in the New Year Dona/d Deacon, MM First Home ing birthdays during the holi- days. including Chris Plunkett who is now 10. Larry Cooper. llrfland John Young who is now eight years old. We hope they all had happy birthdays! Women's Ihstitute owns the silverware, dishes. etc. and charge a nominal amount for their use. The card tables are owned by the Velinre Old Boys‘ Euchre Club and a charge is made for their use. Staff was also authorized to prepare a complete and detailed estimate of the cost of bringing the build- ing and its facilities up to present day standards “Challenge of 1970” Township council. at its December 16 m e e t, i n g. agreed that its staff be au- thorized to negotiate with the various groups re pur- chase of their equipment to become the property of the township for use in the hall. It was learned that Mrs. May Williams, who has been hall caretaker for a number of years, has sub- mitted her resignation to be effectiVe at the end of this year. Council agreed to hire Miss D. Davidson of Vellore to look after book- ings, open and close the hall and do minor cleaning at $30 per month IN THE VILLA GE 0F MAPLE York Centre water. With the expense ofi moving they had little left for} the children. Somehow. thEl men of the Lions Club and Serg-r eant Jim Nugent of the Vaughan Police. got word of their circ- umstances, and gave them a wonderful surprise on Christ- mas Eve. with gifts and food and a load of wood for heat. and also plowed out their lane while they were there. Mr. Omerod and the family wish to‘ extend their sincere thanks to‘ each and every person who helped. although they were all strangers. To the men of the Lions. including Frank Robson and Bruce Thurston who spent part of Christmas Day helping cut some wood for the family, to Sergeant Nugent and the other officers who assisted. to the township clerk. Ted Jack- man. to the firemen and to the several dealers who opened their stores to provide the men with gifts. etc,. the family wants to say “Thank You". We have received word that Mrs. E. Palmer of Teston Side- road, celebrated her 915t birth~ day, December 26. We would like to add our congratulations to those of her friends and neighbors. The deepest sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. Eileen Rowarth and Wayne of Netherford Road. on the death of a beloved husband and father. Roy. on Christmas Eve. Rev. Norman Boogers officiated at the service held in Maple United Church, December 27. at 11:00 am. Mr. Rowarth had been ill for some time and un- dergone surgery. from which he did not recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Rowarth and Wayne at this time of sorrow. A private family serxice “as held at the Marshall Funeral Home for little Allan Goddard seven years old recently of Maple. December 26, with Rev. Norman Boogers of.Maple Un- ited Church officiating. Our prayers and sympathy. on be- half of the entire community go out to the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Goddard, who now liVe on Steeles Avenue. We were so pleased to hear that Rev. Norman Boogers is back with his congregation of the Maple United Church. after a lengthy stay in hospital. It was wonderful to hear his cheerful voice answering the telephone after so many long weeks away. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Lam-‘ ont and family of Malaren Road enjoyed the company of Graâ€" ham‘s mother, Mrs. Annie Pust of Durham, for the holidays and Graham‘s brother and sis- ter-in-Iaw. Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley Pust of Newmarket for Christmas. In checking on the new Gray’saucer. ‘ Coach Bus schedule, beginning January 1. we have been told that our schedule will continue as it is. at least until mid-April, when it will again be changed. This means that the bus will run through Maple at 9:44 am. north to King City and from there in to Toronto via Noble- ton. Kleinburg, etc. If anyone wishes a timetable. your cor- respondent will have a few on hand for a short time. There will still be no afternoon bus returning from Toronto, until the 5:30 bus leaving the term- inal. on Wednesday. It 4: >0: :1: We know that many families A defensive game right from While the ladies were servinzvihe start with the home club tea. Santa popped in with sixkoming out on top, of our Guides and Brownies to er netted two goals‘ The first, help him distribute the bags Of assisted by Kier Todd, on a candy for the folks. pretty passing play and the Happy birthday was sung to second from Geoff Shaw. Mrs. Miriam Lepper, 311d Pres- This was another fine game ident Paul Snider gave a speC- by Goalie Martie Schenk. ial vote of thanks to the ladies ' of St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian, Sutton 3- Maple 2 Maple United, St. Stephen's Maple built up a two goal lead early. but fell apart as Anglican and Zion Lutheran . Churches for their help in Sutton came back strong in the third period. serving and washing up for each afternoon meeting. I It was Pete Fraser from Kier The next meeting will be T0dd and Fraser again from January 5. Jones and Fox. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Maple 3. Schomberg 2 The congregation and Sun- TWO qUiCk goals by SCh0m- Pete Frasu Senior citizens of the area will meet January 7 at the Richvale Lions Hall, Spruce Avenue at 1 pm. Any new or prospective members are urged to come join this friendly group. For information call Mrs. William Henry at 889- 3348. ;Church News We know that many families enjoyed reunions during the holidays and we would be pleased to hear of them. also we are looking forward to hearing from those who spent their holidays travelling either abroad or on our own continent. Call your correspondent at the above number and your news items will be included in this column. Guides and Brownies The girls of the Maple Guide Company and Captain Mrs. Gail Constable, enjoyed a fes- tive evening. December 22. when they played games. ex- changd gifts and had pop and Christmas goodies to finish their evening. Guide meetings will resume January 5. Senior Citizens Neighborhood Notes The senior citizens enjoyed a film "Yellowstone Cubs” which was shown by Reg Rouse on December 22. Everyone en- joyed a good chuckle at the antics of the two black bear cubs at large in Yellowstone Park. Carrville United Church Wo- men will hold their January 7 meeting at the home of Fran Purves. 526 Carrville Road. The devotional will be read by Jean Bushell and Ella Brad- field, with Myra Barton and‘ Ann Walker serving the re- freshments. l Following the movie, the sex- tet who sang the week before Church services will be held Sundays from 10 am to 11 am, with Rev. E. E. Kemp as the minister. Mrs. May McKay will be at the organ and the junior choir will sing. Complete Service and full stock of parts Collision & Refinishing Experts Phone 889-8830 or 884-8134 16 INDUSTRIAL RD. KINGSDALE ANIMAL ‘ HOSPITAL DR. CARL HEDER I 333-5401 Christmas Bonus Sale SAVE NOW . . . Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Purves 526 Carrville Road Phone 884-2552 CARRVILLE at Yonge St. N Richmond Hill During Our ON NEW I970 did an encore performance] singing “Joy to the World". Rev. B. F. "Biff" Andrew play- ed two numbers on a saw. the second of which was "Jingle Bells“. Mrs. Margaret Andrew read “Nothing to Laugh At" or “The Bee Sting" written by Edgar Guest. Forrest Oliver sang a beaut- iful solo “How Great Thou Art." which was particularly moving The whole group sang a Christmas Carol. accompanied by Mrs. Lois Horner on the piano. and your correspondent was presented with a Christmas gift of a beautiful cup and saucer. While the ladies were serving tea. Santa popped in with six of our Guides and Brownies to help him distribute the bags of candy for the folks. Happy birthday was sung to Mrs. Miriam Lepper, and Pres- ident Paul Snider gave a spec- ial vote of thanks to the ladies of St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian, Maple United, St. Stephen's The congregation and Sun- day school of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church thoroughly enjoyed their get-together Dec- ember 19 for their annual Christmas pot luck supper. Mr. and Mrs. Lanny McNeil- ly. King High Drive, and sons Christopher. Mark and Alan spent Christmas with Mr. Mc- Neilly’s family in Port Dover. Prior to Christmas, Mrs. Mc- INeilIy's sister, Mrs. D. Ross- ‘borough and children, Steven {and Susan. visited from Mont- ireal. Due to crowded conditions. the children ate first. and were then entertained by Reg Rouse with a film “Yellowstone Cubs" which they thoroughly enjoyed. While the adults enjoyed their meal, members of the junior Bible class sang a mod- ern carol “Mary. Mary”. Rev. Norman Boogers was back with the congregation of Maple United for the special family service, December 21 at 11:00 am. when the children were in church with their par- ents. rather than in Sunday school, and the service was geared for the entire family. That evening the seven les- sons in carols was observed, while continuous Communion was held on Christmas Eve. Following the film, the child- ren in the nursery and kinder- garten, with help from several grade ones. portrayed the na- tivity scene, while Robbie Hudâ€" son. Mary Lou Lamont and Joe Botrill read Bible passages and the children of the Sunday school sang Christmas carols. Girls of the Explorer group. under the direction of Mrs. Lee Hynd, put on a puppet show, and just as the children Were ready to leave Santa popped in to leave bags of candy and fruit for them. Neighborhood Notes Belated birthday greetings to Michael Tainsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Tainsh of Vaugh- an Boulevard. who celebrated his second birthday December 30 with several of his little friends.’ The Christms Candlelight Service was held December 21 with members of the junior Bible class and Sunday school participating. Maple United Happy Birthday wishes are extended to your corresponâ€" dent’s mother, Mrs. Philomen- ia Lacey of Lawrie Road, Jan- uary 4. A belated happy birthday also to Ivan Currie, Vaughan Boulevard on December 31. Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Camp, Lawrie Road, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Alf Egginton from Montreal. The John Cole family was pretty well grounded with young son, Andrew, the latest victim of the chicken pox‘ However, they were able to get out to visit the Ontario Science Centre with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cameron of Rich- mond Hill. Your correspondent wishes all her readers a very Happy New Year and hopes they will keep their New Year resolu- tions. lllllulll11lll\l\lllllllll“lllllmmlmfilllllllmllllllllll\\llllllll\\l\lllll\ll The Voice Of Concord VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES RICHMOND HILL BRANCH SERVING YORK COUNTY mmmmlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\ll‘l\llllll\mlll\lllllllllllllllklllllllfl 4 Yonge Street South NURSERY-CHARGE MISS JANE BOWMAN 884-4101 'hild- A speedy recovery is wished nder- for Mrs: Harry Nelson. Roose- veralve“ Drive. who has been 111 _ _ with pneumonia over the [Hud- Christmas holiday. and Sympathy of the community sages is extended to the family of the mday'late Harold White, Edgar Ave- rols. nue. whose death occurred sud- rmm denly on December 29. 1d Bolton 1 A defensive mg the start with liX coming out on 10 er netted two 1 0f assisted by K pretty passing to second from G berg this Map St1 scori Stap next It is to be hoped that all the hockey scores will be available for next week, since the holidays have made it impossible to have {them ready for publication. PEEWEE the start with the home club coming out on top. Pete Fras- er netted two goals. The first. assisted by Kier Todd. on a pretty passing play and the second from Geoff Shaw. This was another fine game by Goalie Martie Schenk. Sutton 3. Maple 2 Maple built up a two goal lead early. but fell apart as Sutton came back strong in the third period. Many new books have been added to the shelves of the local library during November and December, both fiction and non-fiction. as well as re- source books for students and children and young people's favorites. The library is at your disposal. plan to make more effective use of it dur- ing the coming year and you will be pleasantly rewarded. Vaughan Township Recrea- tion Committee‘s skating les-i sons will begin Monday, Jan-i uary 5. Group lessons for boys and girls start at 4 pm until 5:30 pm at Doublerink Arenas at Highway 7 and Jane Street, and are given by the Vaughan Skating Club. Call 889-5113 for further in- formation. Neighborhood Notes The senior citizens of Rich- vale and Langstaff district en- joyed their Christmas dinner and party prepared and served by Mrs. Frances Purves and her assistantsk December 10. The folio ring week they tour- ed Metro Toronto to see the lights and decorations and on their return enjoyed refresh- ments in the Lions Hall. The next meeting of this group will be held January 7 at 1.30 pm in the Lions Hall, Spruce Avenue. The senior citizens ‘extend to everyone best wish- ‘es for a happy and prosperous New Year and will welcome any lprospective members to their ‘group. Please call Mrs. Wil- ‘liam Henry at 889-3348 for [further information. Vaughan Township Libraries will commence a new time schedule January 2. On Mon- day. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday they will be open from 12 noon to 5 pm and from 7 to 9 pm. On Saturday the hours will be 10 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday the libraries will close all day. The children's film to be shown at RHHS by Richmond Hill Films for Children and the Library Club is “The Clue of the Missing Ape" and the fourth part of “The ‘Young Jacobites" to be shown Janu- ary 10 at 2 pm. Parents are invited to attend the showings with their children, partly to discover for themselves the value of the films and partly because most adults who do come find that they enjoy them also. There is no admis- sion charge for adults. Branch 375 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold its New Year's Eve dance Wednes- day evening. with tickets be- ing limited to 125 at $12 per couple. A draw for a Polaris Snowmobile and trailer will take place. There will not be a “free and easy" night Janu- ary 2, but the following Fri- day evening this custom will resume. On January 17, ev- eryone is welcome to come and enjoy Robbie Burns Nite, with old time and modern dancing. Cost for the supper and dance is $2.50 per person. is $2.50 per person. Your correspondent will be pleased to hear from readers who enjoyed travelling to spend Christmas or New Year's with friends or relatives or who played host to anyone in their own homes, entertained at par- ties and dinners or who might have news of interest to the community. For inclusion of such items in this column, simply call the above number. NORTH RICHVALE NEWS Mrs. Rhona Wehrens 130 May Avenue Phone 884-4333 (Evenings) CORRESPONDENT OMHA . Maple 2 game right from berg in the final period made this game a close one after Maple led 3-0. Steve Van Luyk opened the scoring with a pass from Norm Stapley. It was Stapley's turn next with the aid of Van Luyk and Geoff Shaw. The eventual winner came from Pete Fraser. from a pass by Shaw. Registrations for new applicants will be held at the four schools Monday, January 5th, 1970 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Additional registrations are invited for Academic, Commercial, and Technical Courses. There is room for additional applicants in the following courses that began in October. Bayview Secondary Schoolâ€" Continuing Courses Classes for the second teim will resume on Monday, January 5th, and Wednesday, January 7th,1970. New Registrations A Sincere Thank You! at BAYVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL Candle making beginning Wednesday, January 7th Social Dancing beginning Wednesday, January 7th at THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL Golf beginning Wednesday. January 7th Fees - $10.00 plus $2.00 registration fee FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE 884-8131 M. J. Kinnee, Chairman Advisory Vocational Committee New Classes (Subject to a as follows: ' EVENING PROGRAM WINTER TERM â€" JANUARY-MARCH. 1970 â€" 10 WEEKS AT BAYVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL WOODBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill Lions Club Richmond Hill Rotary Club Richmond Hill Civitans Richmond Hill J aycees Richmond Hill Kinsmen Richmond Hill Kinettes Richmond Hill Inner Wheel District Ministerial Ass'n. Members of R.H. United Church Members of St. Gabriel’s Anglican To All Volunteers who work at The Villa and the dedicated Staff of the Hospital We Wish You All A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year English for New Canadians - Beginners Academic: Commercial : - Advanced - Grade 13 English, Biology, Chemistry, French, Geography, History, Mathematics A, and Physics Grade 12: English, Chemistry, History and ,, Mathematics Grade 11: Mathematics and Physics Grade 10: English, History, Mathematics and Science Bookkeeping - basic; Business Machines and Key Punch Operation; Shorthand - beginners; Typewriting - beginners. Heme Economics: Sewing Special Courses: Physical Activities - men Thornhill Secondary School English for New Canadians - Beginners, Advanced Typewriting - beginners Physical Fitness and Recreation - women ADULT EDUCATION would like to thank all the kind people who helped make 1969 a very happy and interesting year for the patients at the hospital â€" AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO â€" and The Advisory Vocational Committee offer York County Board of Education Everyone at the Villa Hospital M. BARENTHIN, Recreation Director It will not, be a very happy new year for 22 employees of the Ontario Humane Society who have been fired. effective December 31. The dismissals came as a re- sult of the new Ontario laws re- quiring shelters to make un- claimed animals available for research and imposing stricter miles on investigation of animal cruelty. The society has strongly op- posed the law, and most shel- ters will be taken over by muniv cipalities today (January 11. The society has had about. 200 em- ployees in 31 animal shelters in Ontario and has had indirect control over 20 affiliated opera- ’tions. Basil Capes. chairman of the society's board of directors. said that other jobs have been found in the society for as many em- ployees as possible. and it was hoped that when the municipali- ties take over the shelters they will also take over some of the employees. chiefly receptionists. J. J. MacKay, Chairman of Board minimum enrolment of 15) will be organized Members of St. Matthew‘s United Members of St. Mary’s Anglican Women of Thornhill United The Senior Citizens Club Students & Staff of RB. High School Students & Staff of Bayview Secondary Richmond Hill Curtain Club Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra Youth Corps of Our Lady Queen of the World Church He says he does not know what will happen to the affilia- ted shelters. Many have pub- licly declared they will not give up animals for research. and this could mean that they will have to give up their pound contracts. Most 6f the employees fired worked at shelters in Scarbol‘o and Burlington which have been taken over by the munici- palities. Crawford Industries Delay Dividend Pay Crawford Allied Industries has decided against a dividend at this time President Harry Lei-man told the annual meet- ing last week. The Maple. sand and gravel firm has been paying 712 cents semi-annually with the last payment in April. 1969. Earlier this year the firm de. :ided to diversify into a conglo- lmerate type operation. S. L. G. Chapman Director of Education