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Thornhill members of the Willowdale Chapter IODE were present at the meeting on Sep- tember 8, at the home of Mrs. Barb Baker. Scarboro. An im- portant item on the agenda was the presentation of 45 rea- ding awards to students of the chapter's Burnt River School at Burnf River. Ontario, by Mrs. Valerie Davis of Agincourt, edâ€" ucation secretary. and Mrs. Ba- ker of the Scarboro-Regent. Treats presented by members in June were also discussed. Once again Thornhill Nurs- ery School has opened the doors for an interesting and exciting year for its pupils. Due to a great demand in this area for this oldest co-operative nursery school. located in the Presbyterian Church. it has been forced to open for classes in the afternoon as Well as morning. Many excursions have been planned for the children for the coming year and there will be parent education meet- ings held in the church to which everyone is invited. [ODE Toys were given to Thistle- lown Hospital‘s “Mend” (ment- ally retarded) project by Mrs. Sue Shonikerof of Willowdale, services secretary. The toys had been donated by members and friends. Members are now working hard on projects for the “IODE Extravaganza" to be held in October. rThey are mostly on- gaged in making Christmas de- corations. Plans are also underway for the annual wine and cheese party to be held in December at a time and place to be an- nounced later. Five homes will be visited during the tour and these in- clude the home of Colonel and Mrs. A. J. Everett on Westwood Lane, the John’ Shaw home on Merrivale Crescent, Mrs. How. ard Godfrey‘s home on Old Yonge Street. the C, P. Stow home on John Street, known as Holy Anne‘s Cottage, and the D. K. Jackson home, Elmridgc Acres. In addition a guide will be present to conduct a tour of Holy Trinity Church. The church is one of the oldest in its diocese and it is this year celebrating its 140th anniverâ€" sary. Nursery School A toy sale was held following the meeting. The next meet- ing of the chapter will take place on October 5 at 8.30 pm, at the home of Mrs. Sheila Schaap, 110 Chatsworth Drive. Guides And Brownies Second Thornhill Brownies will hold their first meeting of the new season next Monday, in the Presbyterian Church. Brownies are asked to note the new meeting time this year â€" 4.30 pm to 6 pm. Last Saturday the Ladies Scout and Cub Auxiliary of 7th Thornhill held their third an- nual picnic at Bruce's Mill Con- The ACW of Holy Trinity There was an excellent turn- Church are sponsoring an inlâ€" out, swelled by the additions of eresting tour of homes on Oct- many new families, w h om ober 1, between 1 and 5:30 pm. the auxiliary was very happy to Tickets are $2.50 and they are welcome. available now from Mrs. R. Events included children of Booker, 889-4514. Ticket price all ages plus participation by also includes a tea to be served the parents which added to at the church between 2 and 5 the pleasure and enjoyment of pm. all. The success of the outing Five homes will be visited was largely due to the efforts during the tour and these in- and organization of Mrs. Mary clude the home of Colonel andlDanis, an auxiliary member. Tour 0! Homes It was a good year at me Thornhill Swimming Pool buL not quite as good as the prevâ€" ious one. \ “The general attendance was'children. Anyone who misbe- down from 1969 mainly due to haves is out of the pool, very the poor weather. It never quickly." seemed to really warm up eu~ One new innovation in activ- ough except for a two week ities this past summer involved period." a body of mothers who decided Manager Tucker reportedtto get into the action as well as that some 60.000 people were‘bringing their children to the in the pool at one time or an- pool. other. I “These mothers used to sit Attendance Down But Good Year Thomhill Pool - Manager Tucker In the words of Manager Frank Tucker: 20 3. “This includes the lessonslaround an1 we gave which were up fromlren taking 1969. Last year we providedjdecided to 20,000 lessons and we increased‘selves and them to 22,000 in 1970." 'with the . Mr. Tucker, who has manag- out very \' ed the 21-year-old pool for; The poo three years although he hasia couple ‘ been on the scene for a lot‘cluding w; longer than that, will remem-‘water polo ber 1970 mainly for work perâ€" “This w formed on the venerable old‘and we‘lll pool. ! mer". said “We got quite a bit done in the way of repairs and recon- struction". he said. He noted that some of thevshop La work involved included replac-ajust pri« mg of the whole west deck of‘chronize the pool. the putting in of newgalso 5a“ filtration pumps, as well as mond H completely sandblasting the old‘forming paint off the pool and repaint- Then ~ing it. mer swi “We also built a new guard tower and made .other neces- sary, routine repairs. All in all it was a pretty active sea- son". he said. Also making the year a suc- cess was the lack of any major incidents among the swimming ‘populace. “We only had 10 children in any kind of trouble but there were no real problems," he THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday, Sept. 24. 1970 Thornhill and District News Socially Speaking In Thom/1i” Women of the church are sponsoring a special program Jentitled “Pets and People” on ‘September 27 at 2.30 pm. The program will consist of the showing of a 25 minute color film on puppies, kittens, ger- bils. rabbits, racoons, etc, and Inspector Michael King of the Ontario Humane Society. ed- ucation division, will conduct a question and answer period. He will be assisted by Staff Super- intendent Wallace Kocgler. Reâ€" freshments will be served and children are especially invited to attend to learn more about the care and handling of their pets. _ Leaders and assistants are urgently required for lst Thornhill Scouts which is spon- sored berhornhill United. If you can help in any way con- tact Ralph MacEachern. 889â€" 1623 for further information. Father and son wheelbarrow race: lst George Morley and son, Neil, 2nd Al Hemstock and son Mark; 3rd B. Riden and son Mark. Shoe toss for ladies and girls - 11 years and over: lst Mrs. Hemstock, 2nd Mrs. Bremmers, 3rd Andrea Baker. 'Fathers‘ strai; Jim Grant, 2nd Al Hemstock. Scouts and Cubs 4 - 6 girls, lst, Lauralee Jen- kins, 2nd, Allison Moorehouse: boys 151. David Reid, 2nd Ian Moore; 7 - 8 girls, lst Wendy Grant, 2nd Margie Mulholland; boys lst Jim Houghton, 2nd Paul Danis: 9 - 10 girls lst Gail German, 2nd Gail Gold- stein, boys, lst Don Mulholland, 2nd Philip Sherwood. Incidentally the Scouts will meet at a new time and in a new location this year. Un- til further notice meets will take place in the upper Chris- tian wing of the church each Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Both “B” and "C" Cub packs. which meet at Thornhill United, have openings for a few boys this fall. Contact Les Buckler. 889-3616 for further information. “B” pack meets every Monday evening at 7 pm and "C” pack each Wednesday ‘evening at 7 pm. |Christ The King Lutheran Winners in the different com- petitive games were: three years and under girls and boys â€"â€" a scramble for candies, chips and balloons. Women of the church are al- so busily engaged in the sale of tickets for their very special fashion show to be held Octoâ€" ‘ber 13 at the church. New fall ‘and winter fashions will be presented by Miss Rosar. Fashâ€" ion Co-ordinator of the St. Regâ€" is Room, Simpsons. Tickets are $1 and this includes dessert and coffee. They are available from the church office, 889- 0873. servation Area. United Church There was an excellent turn-t Members and friends of out, swelled by the additions of}Thomhill United are invited to many new families, whom donate good clean clothing, the auxiliary was very happy to'sporting accessories and curi- welcome. . [osities for a giant rummage Events included children ofisale to be held in the church all ages plus participation bylbasement October 3 at 10 am. the parents which added to For pick up please call the the pleasure and enjoyment of co-ordinators Mrs. Kay Green- all. The success of the touting wood, 889-7280 or Mrs. Helen nine lat-apr rlnp tn the efforts HaWkey 889-4353. said Manager Tucker credits the lack of problems due to the discipline exercised by his staff. “We won't tolerate any fool- ing around on the part of the children. Anyone who misbe- haves is out of the pool, very quickly." “These mothers used to sit around and watch their child- ren taking lessons. Then they decided to get involved them- selves and take some lessons with the children. It worked out very well.” The pool staff also instituted a couple of new activities in- cluding water basketball and ‘water polo. “This worked out quite well and we’ll continue it next sum- n1e1"‘.‘said Mr. Tucker. Plans are also afoot to teach scuba diving classes in 1971. The pool officially closed shop Labor Dav Weekend and just prior to this staged 3 smâ€" chronized swim display which also saw members of the Rich- mond Hill Centennial P001 per- Then it was the end of sum mer swimming for another sea son. AURORA -â€" As many as 2.000 Ontario firefighters will invade Aurora on Civic Holiday Week- end next year for their annual convention. A trailer park will be set up to accommodate the visiting firefighters and there will be parades and demonstra- tions during the three-day ev- entur 3rd Aildrea Baker. straight race: lst 2nd Don Reid. 3rd "The Liberal" is contributed ltime can be put to use in many interesting and fulfilling ways. For instance, Hope Haven, the York Central Nursery for Re- tarded Children in Richmond Hill. needs volunteers from 9.30 toll-.39 am Monday to, Friday. (Volunteers choose their own day). If’ anyone would 'like to help call Mrs. R. Robinson 889- 2131 or 889-1212. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall who were married in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Richmond Hill, on September 5. The bride is the former Helen Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith of Cavalier Crescent. Mrs. Allan Parker was host- ess to Unit 3 of the UCW on September 10. The ladies spent a very pleasant evening which began with the serving of dessert and coffee. Guest speaker was Mrs. John McKay and she spoke of her work with the cancer society in Richmond Hill. She stressed the ever present need for vol-‘ unteers in this work, particu- larly for driving patients to and from Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment. During the evening members folded cancer dressings while discuss- ing upcoming activities within their group. Each member al- so gave an interesting account of her summer holidays as roll call was answered. -Additional teachers are re-. quired for the Sunday school, particularly in the primary 1 and junior departments. If ‘ you would like to help call Mrs- Bernice , Edmunds, (889- 7040). Holy Trinity Anglican This Sunday the congrega- tion of Holy Trinity will cele- brate Harvest Festival. Gifts of fruit, flowers and vegetables may be brought to the church not later than Saturday at 10 am. The church will be decâ€"‘ orated by the alter guild. Volunteer Help " ’3 With the children now backf in school many mothers are left with a few hours of spare time on their hands. This time can be put to use in many interesting and fulfilling ways. For instance, Hope Haven, the York Central Nursery for Reâ€" tarded Children in Richmond Hill. needs volunteers from 9.30 .to.11\39. am Monday to, Friday. (Volunteers choose their own day). If‘ anyone would like to help call Mrs. R. Robinson 889- 2131 or 889â€"1212. Sunnybrook Hospital Volun- teer Association are also seek- ing volunteers for their expan-I Women’s Institute The first fall meeting of the Thornhill WI was held at the home of Mrs. Let Jamieson. Brooke Street. Thursday of last week. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Anne Jackson. 2nd vice president Mrs. Percy Bone, took the chair. Motto for the meeting was “Every Kind Thought Makes A Thinker Better” “Every Kind Act Helps The World“. Roll call was answered by each member .present offering description of how she spent her summer. Following roll call Mrs. Mabel Mizen. read a short poem entitled “Smiling”. A one minute silence was ob- served in memory of Miss Ly- dia Berllinger, a life member who passed away on August 21. Cheerâ€"up cards were signed for several members in hospital or convalescing and among these were cards to Miss Hazel Welsh, Centre Street. in St. John’s Convalescent Home (Room 242), Miss Sidney Baxter and to the husband of member Mrs. Fran- ces Birch. Secretary Mrs. Elva Thompson was surprised with a beautiful birthday card signed by members. ' ' A sale of this type can pro- vide a real service to the community and it is a great help if items are clean, in good repair, and if clothing is mark- ed as to size. Sunnybrook Hospital Volun- teer Association are also seek- ing volunteers for their expan- ded services this fall Call Mrs. R. Moore (889-3735) for more details. Honor Bride-To-Be Prior to her marriage Helen held November 4, 5 and 6 at Agricu was entertained at many show- the Royal York Hotel. ers. A miscellaneous shower mittee was set up, comprising was given by Mrs. Isabel Ella, Miss Mattie Wismer and Mrs. to which many friends from L_ Jamieson to make arrange- Woodbridge and Maple came. A ments for the Christmas Party dessert party followed by a to be held December 10. miscellaneous Shower W35 gi‘W The meeting closed with the en by Mrs. Clare Moore andireading of another poem. “Peo- Mrs. Doreen Parker and a lun-‘ple Will Talk” by Mrs. Mizner cheon and bathroom showenand the singing of "O Canada" was given by Mrs. Roy Kefl'el‘ffollmring which tea was served. A com- Commi ident Markh dent o divisio iation membe of the ter Fa the sl at the iCOUNCILLOR WARD 2| Please Call always pleased to publish items of Interest by its readers in the Thornhill area. Mrs. Margaret Lawrence at 889-2804 Mrs. Cecil Smith, the bride's mother, hosted a bridal tea on August 29. Helen received her guests in a long avocado green yellow and white pique dress, and Mrs. Smith wore a pink silk rshantung dress with match- ing accessories. The tea table was beautifully decorated with lighted candles and a centre- piece of pink roses and snap- dragons which had been artis- tically arranged by Mrs. P. Lowery. Two aunts poured tea and they were assisted by Mrs. A. C. Kennedy of Unionville, a great aunt of the bride. Relatives and close friends at- tended a miscellaneous shower which was given by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Kay Carter of Rich- mond Hill. She was assisted by Susanne and Ruth. Helen, who is a CP air stewardess was also entertained at showers and parties given by her friends and co-workers in Vancouver where she is based. Helen was especially pleased that her sister Margaret and family from Edmonton were able to be present at many of the parties and ,showers. Mar- garet also acted as one of the bridesmaids. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have now returned to Vancouver where they are making their home. Women’s Institute Mrs. Mattie Wismer won the lucky draw for a jar of chili sauce and a contest to name the parents of certain Biblical characters was won by Miss Agnes Boile. Miss Boile’s prize was a dish cloth and clothes pins. During the meeting it was announced that President Mrs. Jackson would be the delegate for this area’s convention to be held November 4, 5 and 6 at the Royal York Hotel. A com- mittee was set up, comprising Miss Mattie Wismer and Mrs. L. Jamieson to make arrange- ments for the Christmas Party to be held December 10. A lifelong resident of Mark- ham Township whose contribu- tion to agriculture was a com- mendable one, Charles Boyn- ton, died suddenly at the CNE, Toronto, on the day of the swine judging, August 27. He was 69 years of age. ’Férming at Dollar Corner, Highway 7 and Concession 3, Mr. Boynton specialized in Tamworth Swine. One of the original junior farmers in York County, he showed his first Tamworth when he was 16 years of age and was a regular exhibitor at the ONE, Royal Winter Fair/ and all local ag- ricultural fairs until he retir- ed from the farm in 1956 and took up residence in Thornhill. He judged sheep and swine exhibits in Toronto. Ottawa, London and Kingston and many other agricultural fall fairs; was a member of the Agricultural Hall of Fame Committee; director, past pres- ident and active supporter of Markham Fall Fair; past presi- dent of the “A” and “B” fairs division of the Ontario Assoc- iation of Agricultural Societies: member of the ONE: director of the Royal Agricultural Winâ€" ter Fair and superintendent, of ‘the sheep and swine exhibits at the CNE and Royal Winter Obituary Noted Farmer Charles Boynton, 69, Dies Suddenly Friends from Western Canada. Detroit and Nicaragua were among the 200 Visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stothers, 298 Centre Street, when they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary September 13. They started the day by attending services in Thornhill Presby- terian Church where Dr. Dillwyn Evans, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, was the preacher, and were presented with 50 yellow roses from the congregation. Arrangements for the open house that followed were made by their son, Walter, a partner in Wood Gordon Consultants, their daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hopkins, a counsellor at Scarboro General Hospital, and their three grandchildren, ' They _are pictured above in their rose garden, which is Mr. Stothers’ pride and joy. Mrs. Stothers is a well known Thornhill artist and a number of her pictures hang in public buildings in the community. The Stot‘hers were married in Edmonton, and are rounding out the celebrations by visiting Banff, where they honeymooned 50 years ago. Coup/e Celebrate Golden Wedding 1 Fair for 10 years. A member of Thornhill Unit- ed Church, Mr. Boynton had previously attended Headford and Brown‘s Corners United Churches. He was chairman of the improvement committee of Thornhill Cemetery Board. Mr. Boynton was interested and always took an active part when possible in all community activities. ling and was always happy vis- iting his nieces and nephews in Western Canada. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a daughter, Ellen, em- ployed by the Ontario Depart- ment of Agricultural and Food. He enjoyed travel~. who resides at home in Thorn-} hill; and a brother, David lHoward of Richmond Hill. The funeral was held from the Marshall Funeral Chapel in Richmond Hill with Rev. Alf- red McAllister of Thornhill United Church officiating. In- terment followed in Thornhill Cemetery. Pallbearers \were (activel N. Boynton. W. Clark, A. David- son, A. Robinson, E. Sherman! and W. Simpsonzz (honoraryt E. Bruce, J. Gallagher, R. H.’ Graham. H. R. Patterson, Dr.‘ J. Pinkney, Sherman, A.I Stephenson. R. Thompson, E.; Walton and W. P. Watson. ‘ We’re laying prices right on the line. We can install a new efficient space-saving natural gas furnace for only $399. We guarantee it. Here’s what you get: a. We remove your present forced air furnace and install a new 100,000 BTU self-generating gas furnace (burner operates when power goes out). including the connections, to your exist- ing ducts. b. A free gas service line will be installed to your home. 1 Enjoy the efficient, dependable benefits your guaranteed low cost quote on a na Low Price guaranteed an new natural gas HOME HEATING EXCLUSIVE CARTER BROS. HEATING LTD. 29 CEDAR AVE. THORNHILL 889-6431 889-8596 (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) ONLY $399 efits of living in the Wonderful World of natural gas a natural ga; heating system now. “The essential purpose was to honor Eilert Sand.” said Mr. Chapman, “If this purpose is not served by strict adherence to the policy, amend it." Trustees approved a motion by Vaughan Township Trustee Warren Bailie, seconded by {Markham Township Trustee The name of Sand Junior Public School in Thornhill has been changed for the second time in less than a year. At a meeting September 14, York County Board of Educa- tion agreed unanimously to change the name of the former Woodland Junior School to “E. J. Sand Junior Public School." The change was made at the request of a group of area resi- dents who felt the name “Sand Junior Public School" did not sufficiently relate to the late Eilert J. Sand, in whose memory the school had been first re- named. Sand School Gets Another Name Although board policy regard- ing naming of schools states that surname only will be used. Education Director Sam Chap- man told the trustees that the board makes policy to serve as a guide to staff, and the tras- tees could amend its own policy. 5 WE RENT : CONTRACTORS' g EQUIPMENT : Richvale “Scaffold Rentals 11,4 vnx PD Q'l‘ : THORNHILL We install all piping from meter to furnace. All equipment is installed to Ontario Energy Board and Gas Company standards. Budget terms are‘ available on your montnly gas bill. This guaranteed price covers one-storey homes with full basement or the equivalent. Furnaces for larger homes are also available at slightly higher prices. Offer good only until September 30th, 1970. Scaffolding * Extension Ladders * Heaters Pumps Trenchers (24” depth) Boom Truck - 16‘ â€" Stake - 18’ boom Lift Capacity - 2 ton An interesting gift or charming addition to your decor. Available in three sizes Chargex Welcomed - FullWire Service THORNHILL FLORISTS 61 Bavtho 9114 YONGE ST. Dick Maier Landscape Contractor Thornhill â€" 889-5344 O WEED & TREE SPRAYING o LANDSCAPING o MAINTENANCE ITHE Challenge 889-9083 Mrs. Louise Aimone, that in order to recognize the outstand- ing contributions of Mr. Sand. and to remove confusion. the school be renamed the E. J. Sand Junior Public School. At the time of his death in November, 1969, ’Mr. Sand was the board's planning officer. and was formerly secretary-treasurer of TSA 1 Markham. under whose jurisdiction the school was built. 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