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The Liberal, 15 Oct 1970, p. 18

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District Cancer Society The Central Counties District of the cancer society sponsored a “Get Acquainted Day” Octo- ber 8 which was hosted by the Thornhill Branch and held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall. The meeting opened at 10 am with Mrs. Isabel Rubin, district president, welcoming those in attendance. Peter Boon, Thorn-l hill Branch President. then exâ€" tended greetings and thanked Thornhill Branch members who had assisted in the arrange- ments and setting up of ‘5- plays for the conference. Keynote speaker was Dr. Alex Phillips, assistant executive director of the National Cancer Institute. During his remarks Dr. Phillipsstressed the import- ance of educating the public about cancer and of early diag- nosis. He pointed out that 70% of all cancer is preventable, if not curable, in Canada and in noting the great strides taken during the last 20 years in one area of cancer research. Dr. "Phillips said that in the 1950's 20% of breast cancers were found to be inoperable, whereas hula." M umnlrl kn flichmhinu tn Elet in order to identify the de~ ‘ferent species and also stimula- ting an interest in the various points of interest in Ontario, about which books are available from the library. For teenagers, Mrs. Cummins spoke of a small handloom which is available from hobby shops and which can be used to make scarves, pot holders etc. Where children are concerned finger painting is al- ways fun as well as paper cut- ‘outs and sticking to make vari- ous designs. All these interests are designed to act as diversions for sick people and to stimulate: their interest in things around' them, thereby helping them for- get their illness for a while. Following Mrs. C u m min 5’ talk, Mrs. Margaret Mann, plan- ning and development, central counties district, then rose to announce a very improtant re- gional conference to take place at the Skyline Hotel, November 7. The meeting then adjourned for lunch. which was served by ladies of the ACW. Horticultural Society The October meeting of the horticultural society will be 'place at Holy Trinity Church. held October 21 at 8 pm. in the Sever, 889â€"2667. or Mrs. Lois Jempson, 889-4279 or any auxil-V iary member. l 7K )‘K is it Gail Marie Robinson, daughâ€"I ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson; Riverside Boulevard, will be,i married October 17 to Robert John Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller. also of Thorn- hill. The wedding will take‘ Among the many showers and‘ parties which have been given for Gail have been a kitchen shower, which was given by her former classmates at Langstaff Secondary School and hosted by Mrs. Eandalee Craine; a linen shower, given by Astrid Hartley and Mrs. Helen Donnolly, to which friends of the bride's family were invited; and a mis- cellaneous shower given by Mrs. Dorothy Brown of Newmarket, also for friends of the bride’s family. Mrs. Colleen Pratt of Richmond Hill hosted a bath- room shower and Mrs. Pat Donâ€" ahue of Thornhill gave a per- sonal shower, both of which were attended by friends of the bride. Mrs. Eve Cazaly of Thorn- hill gave Gail a miscellaneous shower to which friends of the The meeting opened at 10 am with Mrs. Isabel Rubin. district president, welcoming those in attendance. Peter Boon. Thorn- hill Branch President. then ex- tended greetings and thanked Thornhill Branch members who had assisted in the arrange- ments and setting up of 91s plays for the conference. ,-__,- 7, Keynote speaker was Dr. Alexi Phillips, assistant executive director of the National Cancer Institute. During his remarks Dr. Phillips stressed the import- ance of educating the public about cancer and of early diag- nosis. He pointed out that 70% of all cancer is preventable, if not curable, in Canada and in noting the great strides taken during the last 20 years in one area of cancer research. Dr. Phillips said that in the 1950‘s 20% of breast cancers were found to be inoperable, whereas today it would be disturbing to find even 5%. Breast cancer survival in Canada is the high- est in the world thanks to a { public education program by the Canadian Cancer Society. 13 THE LIBERAL, Mrs. J. Beck, in speaking as vice-chairman of services to patients of the Ontario Division then described some of the various services available to patients. and she illustrated her talk with the aid of an interest- ing visual display using dolls as models. The ' activity program con- venor, Ontario Division, Mrs. Helen Cummins then talked of the various activities her de- partment recommends for pat- ients. These include stimulating an interest in gardening, even in a window box, and interest in birds with the aid of a book- Bill McVean . gives you somethmg tothink about. .. weekdays 1:05 to 3 pm. ©FR®11©TJ© USTEN HERE ONTARIO'S FAMILY STATION My sincere thanks for your vote of confidence. Socially Speaking In Thorn/till Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, JIM JONGENEEL a»- -».-__ 7,, Following Mrs. Cummins' talk, Mrs. Margaret Mann, plan- ning and development, central counties district, then rose to announce a very improtant re- gional conference to take place at the Skyline Hotel, November The meeting then adjourned for lunch. which was served by ladies of the ACW. Horticultural Society Uuncx LCGDUL VB and vegetable show, decorativ designs and door prizes. YCHA Don’t forget the fashion and wig show to be held next Wed- nesday at Holy Trinity Church designated as a at 8 pm. The show, which is School” sponsored by the York Central trainees, will feature recently by the school’s super- woâ€" visor from the Ontario Depart- Hospital Auxiliary, Mrs. Barbara Duckworth, Although only in operation since September 14, Green Lea Nursery School, which is spon- sored by Christ the King Luth- eran Church, has already been “Model Nursery for observers and This was announced men’s activities co-ordinator of ment of Social and Family Ser- Eatons, who will talk on ward- vices, Day Nurseries Branch, robe planning and the fashions after she visited the school for “mun”! n? “Inn “4;--. will be modelled by Eatons models. There will also be a draw for a wash and wear wig. Tickets, which are $1, may be obtained from Mrs. Georgina are available Gail Marie Robinson, daugh- 01‘ teenageI‘S. ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, 16 Of a small Riverside Boulevard, will be is available married October 17 to Robert nd WhiCh can John Miller, son of Mr. and scarves, pot MrS. A. Miller. also of Thorn- children are hill. The wedding will take aiming is 31- place at Holy Trinity Church. ,5 Paper CUt- Among the many showers and 3 make Val‘i‘ parties which have been given 656 interests for Gail have been a kitchen as diveI‘SionS shower, which was given by her to Stimulate former classmates at Langstaff “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest * contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Please Call Mrs. Margaret Lawrence at 889-2804 iPye-Harrington recently by the school’s super- visor from the Ontario Departâ€" ment of Social and Family Ser- vices, Day Nurseries Branch, after she visited the school for an extensive period of time. This is a real compliment and a tribute to the excellent staff in the persons of Mrs. Gail Kristia and Miss Jane Cart. There are two openings for the afternoon session at the school, which runs from 1 to 3.30 pm. Christ The King Lutheran Women of the Church are sponsoring a clothing drive to run from October 18 to Novem- ber 7. Good used clothing will be gratefully received and will be donated to Lutheran World Relief. Mrs. Judy Mardon is convenor of the project. Saturday, November 14 the ladies will hold a bake sale and make sale at the church from 1.30 to 3 pm, and November 23 at 8.15 there will be a bible study and discussion on ecology, Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white peau de faille. It was fashioned on prin- cess lines with lace applique on the bodice, skirt and on the three-quarter length sleeves, with a train from the shoulders. Her cascade bouquet was of white chrysanthemums and or- ange roses. Rev. Alfred McAlister assis’ ted by Father Thomas Chidlow at the September 19 wedding in Thornhill United Church of Ruth Harrington to Roger Pye. Mrs. Robert Richardson played the Lohengrin Wedding March for the processional and the Mendlessohn Recessional. Voca- list Mrs. Michael Harrington sang “Because,” “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Ave Maria” dur- ing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harring- ton of 71 Charles Street, Thorn- hill and is a graduate of the Guelph General Hospital School of Nursing. The groom is the son of Mrs. Ann Pye of 8 James Street, Lindsay and is a station- ary engineer with Ontario Hy- idro. At the Honey Pot Ski Lodge, following the ceremony, Mrs. Harrington received the 90 guests in a dress and matching coat of aqua champagne with matching flower headpiece. Her 1 comaée was of yellow roses and :chrysanthemums. Mrs. Pye as- Tsisted in a pink dress and amatching coat with a corsage of Minister And Priest Officiated At Wedding In Thornhill United Yellow gladioll and bronze chrysanthemums formed the at- tractive setting for the cere- mony. Matron of Honor Mrs. John Bathurst and Bridesmaid Miss Tessa Buchan wore long A-line gowns of goldâ€"colored trevira, which had short puff sleeves and a high neck ornamented by an antique brooch. Their bou- quets were of yellow roses and rust-colored chrysanthemums. Attending the groom were his cousin Paul Antoniolli of Hamil- ton as bestman and Raymond Antoniolli and Michael Harring- ton as ush‘ers. Oct. 15, 1970 also sponsored by the Women of the Church. Then on into December â€" on the 14th at 8.15 they will present a program of Christmas customs in differ- ent lands and countries. This will include demonstrations, discussions and study. Christ the King Lutheran is also sponsoring a community dance ,and buffet to be held' October 30 at the Heintzman House. Refreshments and dancâ€" ing will commence a 7.30 pm. and buffet will be served at 10 pm. Tickets are $8 per couple and are available from members of the church council, or at the church office. The public is requested to donate to the Scouting Move- ment to keep it active and grow- ing. The proceeds of the annual apple day are used to provide camping equipment, books and training material for 1,500 mem- bers in the district. In return for a donation, the donor will received a shiny Canadian {app1e, grown locally. This Sunday the church will sponsor a walkathon. Beginning at 1.30 the walk-will be 15 miles long. In the event of rain the event will take place the following Sunday. Goal is $2,875 for a Bible van in Mada- gascar and walkers and spon- sors are needed. Registration forms available at the church. Refreshments will be served along the route for walkers. Boy Scout Apple Day The Annual Boy Scout Apple Day will be held in York Sum- mit District October 17. This district includes the communi- ties of Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Langstaff. Richvale, Richmond Hill, Jefferson and Oak Ridges. This is the only fund-raising event at the district level in the year and it should be noted that this district does - not receive any allotment from the United Appeal. The Cubs will be calling at the homes in the communities and'the Scouts and Venturers will be on duty in the shopping centres and business areas. Prior to her wedding last month, Miss Ruth Harrington, was entertained extensively. Among those entertaining were members of the bridegroom's family, who gave a miscellan- eous shower; Mrs. David Phelps and Mrs. John Bathurst were hostesses at a kitchen shower. Mr. Kenneth Duncan and Mrs. Michael Harrington held a linen shower and Mrs. William Her- bert and Mrs.Rae MacLeod had a kitchen ShOWer. Miss Jessie Wilkie entertained at a lunch- eon. pale pink rosebuds, outlined by blue cornflowers. All the attrac- tive flowers were supplied by the House of Concord. Out-of-town guests included the bride’s aunt from England and friends from Montreal, Lon- don, Hamilton, Lindsay, Orillia, Guelph, Mono Mills, St. Catha- rines and Peterboro. After a wedding trip to the Bahamas, Mr. and Mrs. Pye have taken up residence in Toronto. The club tournament was very successful with active participation by many members and others out “just to watch”. It was rained out October 3, and no matches were played; but Sunday was fine and all finals were completed except men’s doubles which was played on October 6. Winners were as follows: men’s doubles, Graham Maggs and Dick Montieth; ladies’ doubles, Noreen Kelson and Enid Grant; mixed doubles, Graham Maggs and Lynette Scat-ff; men’s singles, Graham Maggs and ladies’ singles, Noreen Kelson. There was a most enjoyable barbecue at the clubhouse on Sunday for all those present. Trophies will be presented at the wine and cheese party to be held October 23. Do plan to attend and help celebrate the end of a very suc- cessful tennis season! 14 Days of Relaxation and Sunshine Thornhill Tennis Club a.“mum1\\uumumu\umumuummuum\ummummmnm\ummmuuuumuumuuu“\uumuum\mmmmuumm“\mummmxunumuumunuuuxnmum“muumuuuml‘mumt\\\\tlumumtmummumul\n1uuuu\11mumlmum““uml1l\mun“\muuumm\l\\\\\\\1\1\\m\\\\\l\mmnmmuuummmm‘ $5, 054, 000 Average Income Project For T hornhill‘ Helpmate Volunteers are needed by Helpmate, a newly formed clearing house which will help people by putting them in touch with the proper source of aid in emergencies. “People Helping People”, is the theme of this service which will cover Thornhill, Richmond Hill and Maple areas. Construction of a 380-unit housing project for families of average income has start- ed at Yonge and Clarke Streets in Thornhill. Barney Danson MP, York North recently informed "The Liberal" that a $5,054,- 000 loan for the project has been granted to a private en- terprise developer. A central index has been set up of people who have indiâ€" cated that they care enough to give of themselves and of their specific talents. Other needs include volun- teer drivers, tutoring, recrea- tional help, visitors for the aged and shut-in, emergency baby sitting, White Cross vol- unteers, temporary accommo- dation for young people, volun- These individuals will be at the disposal of any agency or individual concerned with com- munity problems and their sol- utions. As the service grows, many more volunteers will be needed to give spontaneous help in times of emergency. Volunteers are needed now to take tele- phone calls. The loan was granted by Central Mortgage and Hous- ing Corporation, the federal government's housing agency. The apartments will be built and administered by Randa Deyelopments Limi- ted. This company is a sub- sidiary of Delzotto Enter- prises of 4800 Duffel-in Street, a large Toronto real estate firm. An official of the firm told “The Liberal" that the proâ€"‘ ject is scheduled to be ready building a similar project in Oshawa. The buildings will be of wall-bearing masonry conâ€" struction. There will be underground parking for 339 cars and sur- face parking for 89 cars. Vehicle entrances will be off Clarke and Yonge. The development will have project, which means the rents are fixed by agreement with CMHC under the previ- sions of special federal laws. The buildings will contain 108 apartments with one bed- room, 244 apartments with two bedrooms. and 28 apart- ments with three bedrooms. Rental applications must be made to Randa Develop- vuru... .0. -r..- “fly...” u- y-.. stay until his income exceeds $8,335, A three-bedroom apart- ment rents for $171 a month. To qualify, the tenant’s in- come can‘t exceed $6,840 per year. Once he becomes a tenant. he can stay until his income exceeds $9,440. If the tenant has a car, he sewer connections. $7,500 for the permit fee, $115,900 in administrative lot fees ($305 per unit), and $10,000 as the company’s share of sewer construction required on Dudley Avenue. The project pays taxes in the same manner as the usual private enterprise de- velopment project. i-l“llllllIll“illllllllllllllllllllllllll\lllllllll\\\\\\ll\ll\1\lll\\lll“l“ill“ill\llllll\llllllllllllllllllmIllllllllllill\llllll\\\lll\\lllll\llllll\\\\\\\\\ll\l\llllllllll\l\l\\1\\\\\l\\\\llllllllll\\\\\\lllllll\111\\\\l\|iil\llllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll\lll\l\\ll\\\ll\l\\\\\lfi\\\lllllll“l“lilll1llllllllllltllllllllllilllillllllllmill\ll\\l\\ll\l\“lull\lll“lllllllllllllllillfitlllllit\llllllllillll-l' Mrs. June Finch Phone 889-7091 For the second year in succession Mrs. Joyce MacKay of Baymark Road, has won the ONE Award for the best piece of pottery or ceramic work in the show. The award, which is donated by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (Canada) Limited, and known as the “Wedgwood Award” was presented to Mrs. MacKay recently by the company’s Managing Director, Michael Eccles and she is seen here holding her prize, a beautiful Wedgwood bowlyalued at $40. °"1i1l§."MééK5fwon’the award this year for a lovely ceramic lamp base. Several of her smaller pieces of work may be seen in the backgfirfiound. South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News CORRESPONDENT: MRS. MAY BARBOU’R -- PHONE 889-5205 C NE Ceramic A ward for the first occupants in eight months, or less. teer day care centre staff, em- ergency homemaker care, foster home care. There will be four build- ings seven storeys high on close to six acres at the northeast corner of Yonge and Clarke. If you are interested contact St. John’s Baptist Church, Ox- ford Street, Richmond Hill. A call has come in to Help- mate for clothing for the Rich- mond Hill Youth Aid Centre, located at 162 Markham Road. This is a combination home, hostel, employment agency and guidance centre. It sleeps 10 boys and is badly in need of good used clothing for boys 16 to 21. , The site plan and zoning for the project were approv- ed about two years ago by Markham Township Council and Planning Board. The township recently agreed to give the developer additional time to complete the propect. Randa Developments is building a similar project in Mrs. Pat Wynn is chairman, Mrs. Frances Willock is public health nurse and Dr. Owen Slingerland who is MOH for York County is medical ad- visor. Rev. David McGuire of St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Richmond Hill is on the board of directors. The buildings will be of wall-bearing masonry con- struction. If you can help, call 884-5974 or Thornhill area residents can leave clothing at my home 136A Henderson Avenue, over Mac’s Milk. Neighborhood Notes Friends and neighbors were!Wednesday to attend? the fun- Sorry to hear that Mrs‘ Rose eral of the former’s uncle, Gorâ€" Fox has been called to Chester, don Gray‘ They travelled with Nova Scotia, where her mother Mn and Mrs. Alex Dawson of is critically NIl‘S. FOX and Point VAu Barn and Brandon, children had just returned from Florida who were visiting in Poplar River Reservation , in{05hawa’. Northern Manitoba, where they1 attended Carol’s wedding. Wel are looking forward to hearing NEWMARKET ~â€" It would cost details of the wedding and the $500,000 to replace Newmarket’s trip. newly renovated arena, Recrea- Mr. and Mrs. Tom Faxkas, formerly of Glen Cameron Road, now of Orange County, California, arrived at the Fox home this week. They are hop- ing Rose will be able to return before they have to leave. Friends and neighbors of George Howes, formerly of Elgin Street, are sorry to learn that he is in Sunnybrook Hos- pital and wish him a speedy recovery. Congratulations are extended to Jane Henry, Elgin Street, who announced her engage- ment to Gerald Doornbos of Nagele, Holland, recently. We also compliment and congratu- two playgrounds, and each building includes recreation space. - The buildings [will be con- nected underground through the garage. Like those already con- structed to the north of the site, the buildings will be L- shaped. Each building will have two elevators. The project is to be completed in about 14 months. late her on her graduation from the Western Hospital School of This is a limited dividend project, which means the rents are fixed by agreement with CMHC under the provi- sions of special federal laws. Nursing this year. Jane has now gone to Holland to work for a year before her marriage. This Saturday brings the‘ “Country Fair” at St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Willowdale. Grand opening is at 10 am and dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. A bake sale is scheduled for 10:30 am and 1:30 pm and an auction at 2 pm. There will be an art shop, raffle, books. records, white elephants and nearly new clothing. Keep in mind “Cross Canada Caravan”, a unique boutique bazaar to be introduced by the UCW of Thornhill United on November 6. The buildings will contain 108 apartments with one bed- room, 244 apartments with two bedrooms, and 28 apart- ments with three bedrooms. The Union Villa Auxiliary in- vites you to its rummage and auction sale this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It will be held at the Massey-Ferguson Farm, Steeles Avenue East and Con- cession 5. For pickups call 297- 2581 or 297â€"1435. NEWMARKET â€"â€" It would cost $500,000 to replace Newmarket’s newly renovated arena, Recrea- tion Committee Chairman Jim Handley said at ceremonies of- ficially opening the recondi- tioned facilities last week. “It has been stated many times we should have used the $150,000 spent on renovation to build a new arena, and perhaps this is true, but I would like to point out that to replace it today would probably cost $500,000. Mrs. Patrick Carle and Jo- anne of Morgan Avenue were in Parkhill (near London) last Wednesday to attend the fun- SAME DAY nnv CLEANING SERVICE... A Same Day Shirt Service IN BY 10 â€" OUT BY 5 w MONDAY T0 FRIDAY FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 9724 Yonge St. South Phone Experts -*~ Care = “Fabric Care IN BY 10 â€" OUT BY 5 MONDAY T0 SATURDAY ments. care of Delzotto En terprises. A one-bedroom apartment rents for $131, and the ten- ant cannot qualify to rent it his income exceeds $5,240. After he becomes a tenant. he can occupy his apartment until his annual income ex- ceeds $7,230. A two-bedroom apartment rents for $151 a month. The tenant can qualify to rent if his income doesn‘t exceed $6,040 per year. After he oc- cupies an apartment, he can stay until his income exceeds $8,335, A three-bedroom apart- ment rents for $171 a month. To qualify, the tenant’s in- come can’t exceed $6,840 per year. Once he becomes a tenant. he can stay until his income exceeds $9,440. ‘ Here’s your opportunity to earn some pocket money of your own. For further details please phone Ian McAlister at = “Fabric Care Beyond Compare” Dining Room Service Sunday, Oct. 18 & 25 - 5.15 pm. COST $1.00 EACH For Further Information Phone Bob Sherman - 889-2740 3’ SENECA COLLEGE LIBERAL CIRCULATION A'l‘ 881-1105 Seneca’s ten-week course in Dining Room Service starts Monday, October 19, 1970. Offered at the college’s Finch Campus, the course is available as a day program only. Course Content: The fooq industry as a career; “And. A: “anon-aunt"- Lourse buubcuu. um um... ........ y ,, personal appearance, development of personality; expectations of the employer; tourist information, profit and loss; food menu terminology; American Russian and French service; condiments and sauces: sidework; tray handling; table setups, check book and sales tax: service to the blind and to the child; meats, seafood, fish, poultry, game, vegetables. salads, desserts, spirits, wines, cocktails; how to serve: suggestion selling: conduct on duty; co- operation with fellow workers. applying for a pos- ition. Fees and Financial Assistance: Fee for the course is $30. You may qualify for a training allowance under the "Occupational Training for Adults" pro- gram sponsored by the Department of Manpower and immigration. See your Canada Manpower Centre for details. Further Information: Telephone 223-9661, or con- tact the Divisional Registrar, Occupational Train- ing Division. THORNHILL GIRLS’ HOCKEY TEAM Doublerink Arenas ______,_______7 OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE 43 Sheppard Avenue East, Willowdale 441, Ontario at 884-2162 pays $90 a year the underground $60 per year if to park on the pays $90 a year to park in the underground gamge and $60 per year if he chooses to park on the surface. The township building perâ€" mit was valued at $4,000,000 when it was taken out re- cently. Randa Devlepoments paid about $140,000 to the town- ship before receiving permis- sion to start construction. Sidewalks still must be paid for. Included in the developer's payment was $7.400 for sewer connections, $7,500 for the permit fee, $115,900 in administrative lot fees ($305 per unit), and $10,000 as the company‘s share of sewer construction required on Dudley Avenue. The project pays taxes in the same manner as the usual private enterprise de. velopment project.

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