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The Liberal, 9 Dec 1971, p. 18

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Birthday greetings to Murray Fox December 12. Cheryl Un- derhill December 15 and Cal‘o‘ line Stewart December 9. It was the perfect time to have gone to New Zealand as it was rose time there and the first World Rose Convention was being held. Around the walls were booths containing the results of the girls' and‘boys’ efforts for the past nine weeks. There was knitting with Mrs. Doreen Mil- ler in charge (each girl had made a teady bear. not too easy a knitting effortl: sewing with Mrs. Doreen Marshall in charge. There were a .number of objects such as needle cases. Christmas decorations. doll outfits. and an apron for each girl's mother. Arts and crafts were under the supervision of Mrs. Jan Congram and Mrs. Joan Mac- lellan. Here there was a puppet theatre and puppets. batiks. burlap wall hangings. and Christmas art tissue pictures. as well as rock sculpture. F The cookery products had been frozen after each lesson and were all on display. The girls are going to make a Christ-i Neighborhood Notes The Lions are organizing hoe-f key teams for boys and girls aged eight years and under. Regis- tration day is December 11 from 1 to 4 pm at the Lion‘s Hall.~ Miss Dorothy Flint of Pem- berton Road and her friend Mrs. Flora Ness of Willowdale have recently returned from a four- week trip to Fiji. New Zealand. Australia and Hawaii. Mike Redmond reported on oublicity and Doug Main repor- ‘ed on the proposed budget for the January to March "After 4 Program." The committee and the adâ€" ditional interested audience were unanimous in their opinion the program should continue be- cause of the evident need and lthe successful pilot project. There was a hockey game in full swing. with Mat Godfrey and Jamie Hamm in charge, in the gymnasium. Other sports ac- tivities were represented by the sports equipment and posters stating the purpose of the pro- gram. These were arranged in the centre of the lower hall. Miss Dorothy Flint of Pem- berton Road and her friend Mrs. Flora Ness of Willowdale have recently returned from a four- week trip to Fiji. New Zealand. Australia and Hawaii. Church News I On Monday evening of last week the pilot project “After 4 Program" conducted at Thorn- hill United had a mpst impres- sive open house. In spite of the weather 60 or more visitors came. Others arrived while the display was being prepared 01' the day after it was over. were The new president is Mrs. Dorothy Gummersall. 7 Kersey Crescent. Richvale. PEFFERLAW: Taxpayers in Georgina Township have been getting a "super bargain.“ ac- cording to Regional Councillor Bob Pollock. He was referring to a charge from a cottage oxmer that his taxes had gone up 24 percent in 1971. Pollock explained the education levy in Georgina had been low for many years and that the peo- ple there had been getting a "super bargain." 18 NORTH RICHVALE NEWS 120 Doncaster Avenue Willowdale, Ont. (416) 226-4804 WILLOWDALE CORRESPONDENT Mrs. Rhona Wehrens 130 May Avenue Phone 884-4333 SENIOR CITIZENS EXCLUSIVE 30 DAYS 52 5 0 Per JAN. 1. 25. MAR. 13 Persz 10 DAYS! DEC. 22 - JAI‘ STUDENTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 9, 1971 (Evenings) Thornhill and District News DAYS! s 8 9 ZZ-JAN. 1 TRAVELWAYS TOURS Socially Speaking In Thorn/rill (Trailways of Canada Lth Two hundred and thirty chil- dren registered to attend once a week. Over 100 were present at each session through the pro- gram. There was an equal num- ber of boys and girls. The rat- io between Markth and Vaugâ€" han residents was 80 to 20 and the same ration was found bet- ween houses and apartments. Mrs. Tannis Coutts, director of the “After 4 Program“ reported on the enthusiasm and fun and satisfaction experienced by the staff and the children. Bruce Holdsworth stayed throughout the evening. He worked closely with the com- mittee during the inception of the plan and they have ap- preciated his help. He is the recreation director for Mark- ham. Another meeting in connec- tion with this program was held on the previous Wednesday with 50 in attendance. This was when the report of the whole venture had been under considâ€" eration. The community service committee Chairman John Wal- ter presented the findings. mas cake this week. Mrs. Fran- ces Birchmore, Mrs. Edna John- ston and Mrs. Elizabeth Russell are responsible for the group meeting in the church kitchen. Mrs. Vi Johnson has another group in her own house. They are concluding in a dinner. Besides the regular program there were movies. There will be a Christmas Party with live drama for Thornhill Secondary School. as well as other surâ€" prises. Some recommendations were made for the future if the pro- gram were to be continued. The volunteers were reported on by Mrs. Ellen Gilmore. There were 15 adults and 30 youth volunteers. They have done a superb piece of work and almost all signified they wished to con- tinue such a project. It had giv- en them much satisfaction. Other volunteers have already expressed their wish to be in on the next step. On Sunday there was a dedâ€" ication service of 300 new hymn books â€" Anglican and Unitedâ€" to the glory of God and in memory of Roland Pack who was the former director of mus- ic at Thornhill United. The women of Christ the King Lutheran are embarking on a social outreach program. In answer to a request for visitors for their patients from the Town and Country Nursing Home. they are trying to arrange visi- tors. The Brmmies of the 2nd Thornhill Pack held an en- rolment last week. Mrs. Barbara Ellison officiated. The follow- ing new Brownies were made There will be lots of music in Thornhill at Christmas. The Anglican Choir and Trinity Teens and Twenties will be singing carols for their shut-ins. In almost all the churches there will be very special music. The combined Baptist and United choirs are singing the Service of the Nine Lessons at 4pm on December 19 at the Baptist Church at the evening service. Neighborhood Notes NEWMARKET 534 Kent Drive Newmarket. Out (416) 895-6681 Per Student Person "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Please call Miss Margaret Govan. l4 Deanbank Drive, 889-5372 1 The lst Thornhill Brownie‘Holy Trinity Church to the ‘Pack and 2nd Girl GuidelYonge Street traveller. vCompany November 29 met to-l The reason given for the gether to observe a Brownie change is the confusion of Fly-up Ceremony. The Brownies names between that street in the said goodbye to Sandra Chur- former Police Village of Thorn- ney. Cathy Harrison and Janice hill and the longer concession Richardson. who were then \rel-{road which runs north and south oomed to the Guide Companylthrough the whole township as new recruits. Deputy Districtithrough Metro, Edger and Tes- Commissioner Mrs. Pat Frantsi ton. The two streets with the was on hand to help the Guides same name pose problems for lwelcome their new members. iemergency services. birthday to Mrs. Rummler, Mrs. Maver’s mother. Mrs. Rummler has made many friends on her Visits to Thornhill and more than 20 of them enjoyed helping her celebrate the occasion by sending her a bouquet of car- nations and holly. They wish her many happy returns! members in good standing: Cathy Brownell. Carol Comery. Loraine Dobson. Janet Fairy, Mariska Peters and Melanie Zerafar. The parents of the new girls were present and so was Dr Dillwyn Evans, minister of the Thornhill Presbyterian where the Brownies meet. The 6th Thornhill Cubs conâ€" tinue to enjoy a very active pro- gram under the leadership of Cubmaster Frank Daly. On November 25 Dr, Hacker gave the boys instruction in first aid. Friday of last week 42 boys tout of the total membership of 43) visited the Science Centre in the company of five leaders and three fathers. Probably the lat- ter learned as much as their sons! It is a fascinating place to go. The meeting on December 17 will include (thanks to the courtesy of the club). toboggan- ing at the Bayview Country Club. followed by refreshments at the Bayview Grand Public School. Let‘s hope the snow will last for the Christmas Party. The Thornhill Library Sat- urday morning children‘s pro- grams vn‘ll end for the season on December 11. It will be a bang-up Christmas surprise. and is a secret until it happens! The new programs will begin on January 15. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maver of Arnold Avenue motored to Del- aware to celebrate the 90th BERNNA EFL .XL SALE PRICE THIS WEEK ONLY 0 USED MACHINES NEW MACHINES FROM $69.95 0 REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE Richmond Hill that’s what the new lmagineâ€" now you can have both hands free to guide the fabric through those precision turns! And look what's happened to buttonholing on the BERNINA 830! You don’t even have to touch the fabric and bingo. a perfect buttonhole! Talking of fabric, do you know that the new BERNINA automatic fabric sensor adjusts itself to any fabric, stretch or knit, cotton or synthetic, and gives you stitching that simply will not pucker or snap. The 1972 BERNINA overlock stitch gives a perfect finish to stretch or knit garments and the new blindstitch, a hand-finished lock. You have to hand it to the Swiss. Such ingenuity! Can a sewing machine be perfect? Meet the new BERNINA 830, in its streamlined red carrying case, at your dealer’s today. 884-3775 Of course, a wide choice of cabinets is available. BERNINA SEWING CENTRE AND REPAIR DEPOT The members of the North Thornhill Theatre of the Per- forming Arts are holding their annual dance on .the evening of December 11 at the Heintzman House, Royal Orchard Road. The program includes dancing. a buffet supper and prizes. Tickets are $5 a couple and may be obtained from Mrs. Brenda Spearing (phone 889-8704) or at the door. The proceeds of the dance go to the recreation as- sociation. which helps to finance the theatre. Residents of the four homes keep the name Jane Street. on Jane Street in Thornhill are It is recorded that their street protesting an attempt by the‘was named by John Edey who Town Of Vaughan's Planning‘had two daughters. He named a department to rename the streetjstreet after each â€"~ Jane and Jane Street, Thornhill, Residents Want To Retain Historic Name This Jane Street is a two- Elizabeth. These streets inter- block long thoroughfare which sect a block east of Brooke runs from Yonge Street to‘Street. Brooke Street and which allows The longer Jane Street, which a glimpse of the beautiful old Holy Trinity Church to the Yonge Street traveller. The reason given for the change is the confusion of names between that street in the former Police Village of Thorn- hill and the longer concession road which runs north and south through the whole township The matter of the duplications came up during a renumbering project of homes and buildings in the town. Along with com- plaints from the fire depart- ment. these prompted the plan- ning department to take action. NAMES SUGGESTED in the town. Along with com-i The residents say a name plaints from the fire departfichange will be unnecessary in- ment. these prompted the plan-‘convenience. They will have to ning department to take action.‘have address changes made to NAMES SUGGESTED lcredit and other identification Five name suggestions chosenxcards, motor vehicle licenses. from an 1860 map of the County‘driver's permits, insurance poli- of York were suggested to the cies, and a host of other papers. Jane Street, Thornhill residents as well as send out change of â€"- one of them being Highboro ad dres 5 cards to relatives. Street. But the residents did not friends and business correspon- like any of them. They want to dents, they say. There are other street name duplications in the new Town of Vaughan. All such cases create problems for police and fire departments. There are also two Mill Roads, two River- sides and two Hayhoes. is all about! MALN ST., NEVVMARKET (opposite Post Office) Church News 'I'hornhill United Church CGIT members will participate in the morning service next Sunday. This will take the place of their annual candle- lighting service. A Christmas Carol Service‘ will be presented Sunday at 4 pm by the choir. which will be augmented by the choir of Thornhill Baptist Church. This “Service Of The Nine Lessons” will be repeated by both choirs at the Baptist Church December 'garten. If you have any your‘ children no longer use. please call Carl Wolverton at BBQ-7449.1 Mrs. Joy Turner of Rexdale is‘ now the sole leader of the CGIT group since Mrs. Linda Sloane left the group recently. Guides and Brownies At a recent “fly-up" ceremony in the Bayview Glen District. six Brownies of 7th Thornhill Pack made the transition into the 5th Thornhill Guide Com- pany. On hand at the November 16 19 at 7 pm. ceremony were President Mrs. There is an urgent need for teachers and helpers in the junior‘ department of this church‘s Sunday school. which covers grades 4. 5 and 6. All the job requires is a liking for chil- dren and a desire to learn. Pick up the phone right now and call Harold Farrant at 889- 7156, or leave your name and and phone number with the church office. Toys in good condition (for ages up to five years) are need- ed for the nurseries and kinder- ‘Luc starts at Lake Ontario and con- wow tinues through North York. Vau-f mm ghan and King. was named after‘toget the wife of John Canavan. an alderman for the City of T0. Gui/SI ronto from 1865 to 1878- Cana- heldt van owned and laid out the‘the street. it is said. {Obse ACCEPTABLE NAMES 1 , While still preferring that G'fl‘ Jane remain the name of their Th street. since they believe it has téam historic value and “it's tradition “lth that keeps society going.” the at D residents have submitted a listiurgi of names to the planning de- ‘ partment. which would be ac- yen. ceptable. T93; Vaughan Mayor Garnet Wil- C liams has suggested the name on might be changed slightly to‘. ‘1 Janet. He has promised council In?" will discuss the matter with the ah: residents. m, 895-7922 South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOUR â€" PHONE 389-5205 - 366-1720 95 A new Brownie pack has been’sults of this project. organized in the Doncaster Highland Park area. This is the 9th Thornhill and Mrs. Dorothy Rowe is Brown Owl. Tawny Owl is Mrs. Helen Horbal and Grey Owl is Mrs. Maura How- ‘_ard. The pack held its second meeting on Monday of this week at the E. J. Sand School. The previous 9th Thornhill Pack is no longer in operation. The 6th Thornhill Brownies, some 26 strong. on December 15 will go carolling in the Don- caster area. Neighborhood Nowes While in the Toronto area on business. Father Bilodeau. re- cently of Poplar River. Mani- toba. an Indian village, drop- ped in to see Mrs. Rose Fox recently. Father Bilodeau was the priest who officiated at the marriage of Mrs. Fox‘s daughter Carol to Fred Lambert about 18 months ago. The Lamberts still reside in Poplar River. where Carbl teaches and Fred is a welfare officer. Mrs. Ed Brvan and her vounz- the 5th Thornhill Guide Comâ€" The highlight was a fashion pany. show of early Canadian ap- On hand at the November 16 parel. including Sunday frocks. ceremony were President Mrs. working duds. children's June Mallon. of the Bayview clothes and miscellaneous items Glen District Brownie and such as a preacher‘s outfit Guide Mothers. leaders of thelworn by the pupils as they three affiliated packs and Dist- went parading down the ramp. rict Commissioner Mrs. Gail Incidently the teachers all were Thompson. in appropriate costumes. too. The new Guides are Paula Bodogh. Ruth Cal-swell. Jackie- Lynn Gillespie. Susan Smith. Paula Brown and Paula Wil- son. Four members of the Thorn- hill Ranger Company. along with Leader Mrs. Gail Thomp- son, attended a conference at the Church of the Resurrection, Woodbine and Danforth. in To- ronto December 5. The get- together was designed to dis- cuss programming. Monday. the Ranger company held an enrolment ceremony at the Toronto Dominion Centre Observation Deck. Girls’ Hockey The Thornhill girls' hockey team battled to a 2-all draw with the girls from Brampton at Doublerink Arenas last Sat- urday. me local girls take on Agvithe boyS- . incourt at 12 noon this Satâ€"' For further information call urday at Doublerink Arenas.‘Ml‘S- French at 889-3780. School News ‘, Teacher Bruce Bone and the Teachers John Wilson and‘pupils of Sixteenth Avenue Pub- Ken Butler of Henderson Aven-11ic 5611001 have been working ue Public School are organiz-‘hal‘d at PuShball these Past few ing a choir of students from the‘months and the Winning team junior grades. iwas Aqua, Tuesday, November 23, was The pupils participating were Pioneer Day at Woodland Sen-‘Fl‘ank Nigo, Mike Ross, JeSSe ior Public School. This was the Waddington, Bruce Rizka. Doug result of weeks of study on Nigl‘o. Debbie Carson. Jeanette pioneer livi'"! in Upper and Petersen, Diane Argue. Michele Lower Canada. IlWhiteman and Lynn Longstaff. Thornhill marksman were Wendy Dobson assisted by Lorraine Sherman and Terri Coyne Boat and Home Stereo S1 59 NEWKIR OA,IC1\OND HILL : For m Finest in ear, 889.0260 . 773.4022 Open Thurs. & Fri. to 9 - Sat. to 6 pm. P.S We buy old tape ' g and Sherman from Terri For pioneer da; interior was di propriately and handmade crafts in early tradition throughout the b1 included soap. ca work. woodwork. and quilting. Entertainment of the time â€" square and folk dancing â€" was on the program. I The Lions are organizing a hockey team for boys eight years and under. Registration date is Saturday from one to ifour in the afternoon at the iLions Hall. Principal Bill French wore a (baggy by our standardsl black suit and carried a “long rifle." Pupils and staff of the school are very delighted with the reâ€" sults of this project. Neighborhood Nowes Mrs. Ed Bryan and her young- est daughter Kim will depart December 15 for a three-week visit in their native Jamaica. They will. besides spending Christmas with relatives and friends, attend the wedding of a friend. There is no fee involved. It is just going to be a lot of fun for the boys. East Richvale Corrpspondent: MRS. SOPHIE LOGUSH Telephone 889-4405 day the school's decorated ap- ld displays of ts and products on were spotted building. These candles. leather k. candy. fudge , O T0wing Service n11sz B t gfmiifi‘ni POWER TRAIN SERVICE 5 one to __.,‘-_-_ .-v~_--~~-n-. “uhfiunn‘vmvnv ! , ;. 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHHJ. 889-7783 law‘w‘wvvvvv‘1‘vvvvvvvvvvvvvvwvvwvvvwvvv‘lwkuv'1 Turn east at the GEM Store : h““““““““ ZWWW, Fairlawn Nursery & Junior School ENGINE * TRANSMISSION * DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH & FRONT END SPECIALISTS MAIN SCHOOL BRANCH SCHOOL i 8403 YONGE ST.. BAYVIEW & THORNHILL SHEPPARD 889-0464 223-5968 Nursery, Junior and Senior Kindergarten Creative Art. 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