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Appointed to the position of branch head at Thornhill effec- tive January 1, is Mrs. Cynthia Tappay. Mrs. Tappay. with ex- perience in all aspects of libâ€" rary work, has been at Mark- ham Centennial Branch for the past four years and is complet- ing a library technician course at Seneca College. Tappay. Mrs. Tappay, with exâ€"{President Ron Coady, Viceâ€" pcrience in all aspects of lib-President Enid Grant, Treasur- rary work, has been at Mark-ler Barbara Rowe, Secretary ham Centennial Branch for theiLynnette Scart'f, and Social past four years and is cmnplet-iConvenor Joyce Sneddon. ing a libraiy technician course This year there are no major at Seneca College. projects, since the paving of Mrs. Mary Lou Allen and the tennis courts and the club Mrs. Wynne Hall will remain in house were achievements of their present positions as the past two years. However branch heads at Unionville and‘the club expects to have many Markham. tournaments and inter-club ac- * * * * tivities. If at all possible, the Registrations for the second club intends to sponsor 3 jun- series of Thursday morning-ior tournament for the North pre-school story hours are nowIYork County area, Neighborhood Notes The Town of Markham Pub- lic Library Board‘takes pleasâ€" ure in announcing the appointâ€" ment of Mrs. Joan Fairfield to the position of Coordinator of Library Services for the Mark- ham Public~ Library System. Mrs. Fairfield is a graduate of the University of Toromo School of Library Science and has acted as branch head at the Thornhill Library since November 1970. Registrations for the second series of Thursday morning pre-school story hours are now being taken at the Thornhill Public Library. The December 11 Christmas Surprise Program sponsored by the Thornhill Public Library and presented at the Royal 01'- chard School was the last chil- dren‘s program which will be offered until Salurday, Jan- uary 15. The “Preserve ’l‘hornhill in Paint" exhibition of paintings at the Thomhill Public Library will close on December 20. Any- one who wishes to see this var- ied and unusual group of paint- ings by local artists should be sure to schedule a visit to the library before that date. (The- regular nieetings of the club are now being held at Thornhill Presbyterian). There was another meeting December 8. a week early be- cause of Christmas. The lad- ies‘ choir from the Friendship Club in Willowdale, came to entertain the Thornhill Club. They are all senior citizens and it would be difficult to find better entertainment anywhere. They sang a selection of songs such as: “This Land Was Made For You And Me". “Beautiful Ohio", “When I Grow Too Old To Dream". etc Mrs. Harold Weston put on a skit. singing. "A Lonely Lit- tle Petunia In An Onion Patch". There was alsn a flu. Patch". There was also a du- et, Mrs. Mary Beal and Mrs. Ian Mitchell, who sang "Alice Blue Gown“. and they were dressed in costume for the oc- casion. Mrs. Charles Slauenâ€" white was pianist. The leader of this group is Mrs. Frank Rogers, and she must be very proud of them all. The Senior Citizens held‘Some 01 their usual euchre party on orchestr December 1 with about 45‘sons. :1 members present. The Christ-hind Mr. mas Dinner was dismissed anditowards has been arranged by the lad-Lperform ies of the Presbyterian Clmrch.,\\'ithout (The- regular meetings of the duct. must ne very proud of them log. and Germany with a all. iChristmas Tree. It was the There was a draw for a dres- most impressive service that sed doll (a wonderful present the girls have yet had. for a small granddaughtefl and Diane Davidson. Donna Gra- it was won by one of the visit- ham. Caroline Steele. Susan ors. Tea was served by the Steele. Elaine Comery. Christ- social committee. ine Sharp and Kathleen Com- The Christmas Dinner is tovery took part in the pageant. 20 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1971 was won by one of tl‘ s. Tea was served 1 rial committee. The Christmas Dinne Wood/and School Studies Pioneer life In T Iris Area Highlight of the day was a fashion show, with the pupils and teachers wearing complete outfits from the pioneer days. .In the above picture are some of the pupils grouped in front of a. covered wagon, the mode of transportation of many of the settlers in the area, (left to right) Principal William French with his long rifle (a very treasured possession of the pioneer head of the household). Laurie Lynd, Pam Dezenhouse. Jody Farb, Anna Lavinia, Jim Killham and Geoff Narris. Incidentally Geoff Narris constructed the “scale model” covered wagon. r Pioneer life has been the subject of intensiVe study by the grade 8 classes of Woodland Senior School, South Thornhill, for several weeks. On November 23 the pupils presented a Visual appreciation of that era in our history with displays of handmade articles and products of the farm and household, folk and square dances. Included were samples of soap, candles, leather work, woodwork, candy, ‘fudg'e and quilts. a l :ed to the position of ad at Thornhill effec- al'y 1, is Mrs. Cynthia Mrs. Tappay. with ex- Thornhill and District News Socially Speaking Stan Finch is the represent- ative on the Thornhill Area Recreation Committee. Judy McLean is the intermediate representative. Once a week Wallace Arm- strong of the Thornhill Music School goes to the Villa Nurs- ing Home to conduct an or- chestra with a difference. All the members. although highly intelligent. are badly crippled and so they have to play inst- ruments that they can cope with. McLean is the intermediate The bishop began his re- i‘epl‘esentative. marks with a definition of * * * * neighbor. In the World today Once a week Wallace Arm- the neighbor.in need may be strong of the Thornhill Music in Pakistan or any other part School goes to the Villa Nurs- of the world. We are still cal- ing Home to conduct an orâ€" led upon to love and serve chestra with a difference. All‘him, whoever, and wherever the members. although highly he may be. he said. “These intelligent. are badly cripplediare not easy times in which to and so they have to play inst-Hive. Today we rely less on ruments that they can cape‘historical truths that mould with. gcharacter and guide our dest- So there are harmonicasfiny. As a result we are at the bells, melodicas. a glocken- mercy of clever writers able spiel. an auto harp, a steel to turn a phrase or a situation guitar, and even sandpapelzlto their advantage,” said Bish- Some of the members of thejop Marsh. orchestra take additional les-l Then he took his audience sons. All of them read music to the Arctic. "It is imposv and Mr. Armstrong is \vorking’sible to know the Eskimo by The Thornhill Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Noâ€" vember 25 _at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Percival’s. The fol- lowing executive was elected: be held on December 15 for‘ There were even two drum-'act as if our ways were the members only. President Joe mers to set the beat in the‘only ways!" said the visiting Wain will be showing some of>West Indian Carols, Jim and‘bishop from the north. his pictures as the program. Bill McCullough. It was an impressive talk, For information about the; The congregation is deeplywu‘th much to think about. club phone Mrs. Grace Baker,tindebted to the girls. their lea-i * * * * 222-3604. The meetings arefiders and the specialists I whol The women of Thornhill Un- the first and third Wednesdayassisted in the production. It ited held a Christmas Potluck afternoons, and the presentxwas an evening to be remem- Supper December 6. ers. Bet- members will be delighted to‘bered. ty McBride was in charge 01 Their repertoire is varied from "rock and roll" to Bee» thoven. They must get a great satisfaction from this, but the person who receives most sat- isfaction of all is the conductor. "They always give me a lift he says. The Third 'l‘hornhill Girl Guide Company presented its annual Candlelight Service in the evening. December 5 at the Presbyterian Church. It was an inspirational beginning to the Christmas Season. The church was full of parents and interested people. For information about the club phone Mrs. Grace Baker, 222-3604. The meetings are the first and third Wednesday afternoons, and the present members \'\'ill be delighted to welcome any new eligibles! The “Service of Lights" was composed of pageantry and carols. and the girls sang be- autifully. Sweden was repre- sented by St. Lucia and attend- ants: Holland by St, Nicholas himself: the West Indies by the Kings from the East bear- ing gifts of fruit: England with the bringing in of the »yu1e log, and Germany with a Christmas Tree. It was the their being able to whenever they wish needing him to con- "The Liberal" is always pleased contributed by its readers Please call Miss Margaret Gavan, any VV-.°--°_..- V.--r. .._... ___,.--_ .7 .7...... ...,e__.. indebted to the girls. 11193163.? 12 * * * j Carols were sung and Mrs. ders and the specialists I who‘ The women of Thornhill Un-‘Helen Lennie 311d Ml‘s. Jean assisted in the production. It ited held a Christmas Potlucliical.“ert pl'esentEd a dialogue was an evening to be remem- Supper December 6. Mrs. Bet-iegtlued. "Spirits Of Christmas, bered. ty McBride was in charge oi‘RlE‘fi Ami P001”. It had been Parts of it are to be repeat- the supper itself. Hugh Martinlwntten by Mrs. Lila Ross and led at the Royal Orchard School. led a carol sing-song and made one wonder how much ‘ * * * * rbrought in a young choir toitllmu‘e’ht is given to people Who Murray Smith, secretary of entertain as well. Mrs. Mur. didn’t. know Christ, and were not the Thornhill and District Horâ€" iel Roberts presented a movie 50 “cmy endowed with the ticultural Society, has received on the Holy Land, and math g°°d thmgs Of this life as we some information which he‘er of a humorous nature. The are- . . wishes to pass on to the gen-[supper was thoroughly enjoyed The: Smgmg Of “It Came Upon eral public. On Channel 19] The “After 4 Project” clos- A Mldmght Clear" brought a starting on Thursday evening ed for the year with a Christ-Her." enJoyable evening to a at 8:05 pm. there will be an‘mas Party. Over 200 were 01°59- eight to 10 minute short on'present. Santa came well sup-, " " " varieties of gardens â€" grotto. plied with candy canes. Clirist-‘YZEOEBRIPGE: vandals have herb, baroque. pasterre, Keru- mas presents do not arrive :16 set 121019 than $il’000 d3.“ kinhof. rose, atrium and nat- with him until December 25kg: figst I]: lgfialfalen? Flurmg ural. (Eight weeks altogetherJ."l‘here were two good movies the trend don ,0 ’ORelanon- If This program will be repeated‘and then a magician who ‘quitel‘re t. d oesnt ceaF’e’ “1.6 we on Monday: at 12:50 pm from dumbfounded the audience. It a 101.1. epaffment. ‘5 gomg to take strong action. Groups January 3 and on Thursdays at was a great party. - 4:20 pm from February 7. Thanks are due to Derwyn :gscethgi a??? 31': urged to Church News Foley on the staff of Thom- >AAA_A__S_cprlinft emselves- mercy of clever writers able! Christmas Services at Thorn- to turn a phrase or a situation hill Presbyterian Church, Cen- to their advantage," said Bish-‘tre Street, offer something for op Marsh. fever‘vone. On December 19 at Then he took his audience 9:30 am there is a continuation to the Arctic. "It is impos’of the discussion type services sible to know the Eskimo byhnd at 11 am the music of a day’s visit. You need to live Christmas will be complemented with him. Otherwise it would by trumpets and trombones. be like trying to describe Can- At 7 pm the evening service ada by flying into Malton, vis-will be a Cantata presentation iting Yorkville, and flying out‘by the Sunday school students again, thinking you knew Can-land staff. Christmas Day at ada. 110 am there will be a family "Eskimo morals and charac- service and the children are re- ter are true to Eskimo ideals.‘minded to bring their favorite He has to measure up to lifepresent with them. "Eskimo morals and charac- ter are true to Eskimo ideals. He has to measure up to life 01‘ he dies and his famin dies with him. For without him there is no one to look after them. Life for the Eskimo is the community. family and self, and in that order. Ego and hang-ups are unknown to him. “Material things are of secon- dary importance. If you have some possession. use it or give it away. In Thorn/Jill way of lifelhilarious and Christma: uage. What lots of fun. think and During the evening to publish items of interest in the Thornhill area. l4 Deanbank Drive, 889-5372 These special services with the children will help you LO celebrate the joy of Christmas through their simple but wise interpretations. To further help your understanding of what Christmas is all about. the Thornhill congregration would like to send you a copy of the book. “Good News for Modern Man". free and without obliga- tion of couise. Either write or telephone the church (889-5391' for your copy. Baptist Church A name guessing contest was the beginning of a very success- ful Christmas Party for the ladies of the church recently. It was held at the home of Mrs. William Yeo of Richmond Hill and commenced with a pot luck supper. As each lady arrived she was given a Christmas corsage and the name of a person was pinned on her back and thus began the name guessing with good results. Charades were hilarious and Christmas bingo Photo by Barbour lPublic School tonight (Thurs- day). This will feature refresh- ments and movies among other things. Akela Ron Pitt reports that after three years he has finally got the pack's strength up to a lfull compliment of 36 members. iPresident Miss Gladys Stevens of the Anna Buck Circle was honored with the presentation of a dominion life membership cer- tificate and pin. Mrs. Florence ‘.Martin spoke a few words and read a poem written by Mrs. ;Lila Ross which expressed the iesteem ,held for Miss Stevens after which Mrs. Ernie Johns ,presented the pin. The Mary and Martha Group of Holy Trinity ACW report the sale of pocket-sized maps of Thornhill is going well. These handy maps at 35c each may be obtained by calling 889-5763. Neighborhood Notes The new Brownies are Lisa Vigeon, Alexandra Bell, Dianne Billis, Cindy Divine, Susan Foreman. Cathy Lowe, Paulette Peirol. Diane Petroff and Ann Marie Walsh. The Sunday School White’ The E. J. Sand Public Gift Sunday was held DecemberSchoo] will again commemorate 12. Each child brought a small Christmas with a fairly elabor- gift for a boy, girl. man Or‘ate concert December 20 at 7:30 woman to be distributed to‘pm, needy inter-city families; The production will feature through the Fred Victor Mis-lchoir groups. plays. carol sing- sion. ‘ina‘ nhnrnl :nnnlrino‘ and inrliu- The 2nd Thornhill Scouts and Cubs are holding a joint Christ- mas Party at Henderson Avenue In the New Year the Cubs will go after their green star awards. which require outdoor programs. White Gift Sunday will be held at Thornhill United Dec- ember 19 for the relief of East Pakistani refugees. On Thursday December 9 at Bayview Glen Public School nine Tweenies, with their mothers observing, were accep- ted into the 5th. WOODBRIDGE: Vandals have caused more than $1,000 dam- age to the local arena during the first month of operation. If the trend doesn’t cease, the rec- reation department is going to take “strong” action. Groups using the arena are urged to enforce discipline themselves. Besides the usual Christmas carols, singing. presentations and refreshments, the chapel will present awards to Sunday school pupils for attendance, accomplishments, etc. The Scouts have now com- pleted their St. John Ambulance training course and are awaiting results of the examination. Church News Everyone is invited to attend the Doncaster Bible Chapel‘s Christmas Celebration to be held at the chapel December 19 at 7 pm. Enrolment ceremonies Were held at the 5th and 7th Thorn- hill Brownie Packs recently. The singing of “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. South Thornhill and Bayview Glen! * TRAVELWAYS TOURS 120 Doncaster Avenue Willowdale, Ont. (416) 226-4804 WILLOWDALE SENIOR CITIZENS EXCLUSIVE :;0 DAYS $2 5 0 per Jan. 151 & Jan. 91h Persr DE( STUDENTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 10 DAYS! $ 8 9 r. 22-JAN. 1 CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOL'R PHONE 889-5205 - 366-1720 (Trailways of Canada Ltd l The Mitchell‘s are now resi- dents of the Vivian Sideroad near Newmarket. Before his |retirement about four years ago. Mr. Mitchell was in the con- tracting business in partner- ship with‘Jack Walker, now of Richmond Hill. Mrs. Rose Fox and family of IGlen Cameron Avenue will have the delightful pleasure of enter- taining daughter Carol, her hus- band Fred Lambert and their adopted daughter of Poplar River. Manitoba. for the Christ- mas Holidays. The Lamberts ar- ’rive December 18. The 5th Thornhill Guides some 25 strong. December 17 will journey to the North York General Hospital at Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue to sing Christmas Carols for the pat- ients. They will present gifts they made themselves. Parents and friends of the students will be able to take in this event. Friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Helen Goodyear, 61 Hend- erson Avenue. are delighted to learn that she is back at her post as secretary at Henderson Avenue Public School. Mrs. Goodyear underwent surgery to her foot during her six-week absence from the school. The production will feature choir groups. plays. carol sing- ing, choral speaking and indiv- idual presentations. Henderson Avenue School students will enjoy Christmas assemblies in the classroom December 22. Friends and former neighbors of Bill Mitchell, formerly of Clark Avenue. will be saddened to learn that he is now almost completely bedridden and can move about only with the aid of a wheelchair. His condition. it is reported, is due to a spinal injuw which has him making frequent trips to the hospital. accepted ueccmber 13 at Bay- \'ie\v Glen Public School are Donna Cadieux, Yvonne Diefing, Nancy Lorenzette. Alison Hoff- eldt. Jacqueline Houston. Tracey Morgan and Diane Coulthard. The new 7th Pack Brownies accepted December 13 at Bay- On Sunday December 19 Cora Lee Lambert will be presented at St. Lukes Roman Catholic for the Sacrament of Holy Bap- tism. The parents are hoping that Father Golodeau, the priest who officiated at their wedding in Poplar River (now studying in London) can be present to of- ficiate at the christening. Mrs. Gary Stamp of Morgan Avenue and son Christopher have recently arrived home from hospital. The infant was detained for a week to have surgery for a hernia. Now. mother. son and father are all doing well. Birthday greetings go out to John Martin, Proctor Avenue, who celebrated his 16th Decem- ber 12; to Peter H a rlic k Junior, Henderson Avenue. who will mark his very first Decem- ber 20. The Thornhill girls' hockey team took it “on the chin” in their game at Doublerink Arenâ€" as last Saturday as they lost 3-1 to the Agincoux’c gals. NEWMARKE’I‘ 534 Kent Drive Newmarket, Ont 4416) 895-6681 Per Student Person Enrich your tuture this winter at Seneca College Go ahead... take a subjectthis winter at Seneca College -â€" for credit toward a diploma or just because you’re interested. 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