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0 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Thornhi and Di “The contributed by Please cail \Iiss Margaret (iovan. 14 Deanbank Drive. 889-5372 Ontario, Thursday, Liberal‘ Dec. strict 1972 is always its readers pleased to publish items of interest in thc Thornhill area. News (Photo by Stuart's Studio) Dedicate New Canadian Reformed Church A 20-year-old dream became a reality for the congregation of Bethel Canadian Reformed Church November 22, when the official presen- tation of the newly-built church at the west end of Thornridge Drive, Thornhill, was held. Until making do in rented recently the congregation has been quarters and although they have been using the new church for some months, decided to wait until the organ was installed before holding the official ceremony. The service of Rev. Francois Kouwenhoven is recognized by a bronze plaque. He was pastor throughout the years of struggle of this congregation which is a Dutch Church with its traditions in the Reformation and Calvinistic In the picture in front of the in its beliefs. plaque (left to right). are John Van Velzen, l chairman of the building committee; Rev. Dirk VanderBoom, the present pastor; and Siep 1 Smilde, chairman of the organ committee. Socially Speaking In Thanh/7i Library News The Markham Public Lib- rary Board on November 21 received the go-ahead from the town council for reno- vations and a 700 square foot addition to the Thornhill Branch. This permission brought to an end a crisis which had been in the mak- ing for five years. says a lib- rary official. The present library facil- ities. in a 121-ycar-old house in the centre of the old vil- lage. had. after many make- shift solutions to provide room for an evergrowing load of books and patrons, finally reached the satura- tion point. The library was operated out of 850 square feet of public space. serving more than half the popula- tion of the Town of Mark- ham 123.0001 and some of Vaughan's pepulation on the west side of Yongc Street. ' With no land yet purch- ased for the construction of a new library and thus no relief in sight for one or two' years at least, the board was. faced with the prospect of1 looking for new rental quar- ters and closing the present, building. An announcement of clos- ing posted at the library on. November 10 evoked a storm of protest. In no uncertain terms through letters,‘ phone calls to the board.. council members and libraryi staff. and through petitions‘ and delegation to Council â€"; the library‘s supporters be-i came suddenly vocal. i If there had ever been any: doubt of the library's import-T ance to the community, it was quickly dissipated in the; two days the notice remain-i ed pOSted. As a result of thisi expression of opinion. the' board felt it must go to coun-i cil again for funds to exe-‘ cute required improvements. After meetings with inter- ested library supporters and‘ with the council. the neces- sary funds were voted to pur-i chase and install at the back‘ of the property on Colborne. Street. a relocatable building‘ which can be moved or sold when it is no longer needed. With the addition. the lib- rary will soon have a total of 1.610 square feet of public space. Although this is still far from an acceptable stand- ard. it is a considerable im- provement. It is hoped this will be sufficient for reason- able service until a new library can be built to pro- vide properly co-ordinated services for the Thornhill community. Scottish Country Dancing The last day for Scottish Country Dancing this term is Saturday. It will take the form of a Christmas Party. The sessions will resume on January 6 at Thornhill United. Senior Citizens The Senior Citizens will hold their Christmas Dinner Tuesday at 1 pm at Thorn- hill Presbyterian. Guides The 3rd Thornhill Guides. invite you to the Candlelighti Service to be held Sunday at Thornhill Presbyterian at 8 pm. They hope many will join them in their service of rejoicing at Christmas. They held an enrolment November 29, Deputy Com- missioner Pat Franci being . present. .their Christmas meeting. Eleven girls passed. their tenderfoot award: Eliz- abeth Barrett. Jane Barrie. Nancy Hamilton, Sandra Kennedy, Jenisse McKibbon. Barbara Morirson, Julian Sutton. Tracy Snowden, Kim. Street, Carol Wilshire. Other badges earned are: backyard cook â€" Pam Keri-i land, Marie Bagg, Janet Belch. Marilyn Belch, Ali- son Boyd, Sandra Coulbourn.‘ Elizabeth MacLeod. Linda. Patton: hostess Mary Jane‘ Stever; baker‘s â€" Linda Pat- ton; collector â€" Wendy Sawâ€" yer: swimmer‘s â€" Jane Tay-i lor; junior camper â€" Susan‘ Steele. Camp leader â€" Marilyn Belch. Elizabeth MacLeod; conservation â€" Marilyn Bel- ch; seamstress Marilyn Belch: gardener â€" Elizabeth MacLeod: all-around cord Isccond highest award) â€": Marilyn Belch. Scouts Twelve boys joined the 6th Thornhill Scout Troop in an impressive investiture cere- mony on November 27 at Bayview Glen Public. Phyl Rose, head of the sewing committee of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary, presented t h e . troop's new scarves to Senior. Scouter Al Carswell. He in turn, with Scouters Dave Yielding. Ron Chad- wick, Phil Lapp and Assist- ants Laurie Roberts and Fred Wyers, presented them1 to the Scouts, including the newcomers: Gary Fujino. Ho- ward Rubel, John Cuningâ€" ham. Paul Hacker. Erol Ha- san. Doug Yielding. Tim Karrys. Mark Roberts, Cust- anzo Paluzzo, Stephen Rod- gers, Russell James, Don Somers. The troop demonstrated a variety of camping skills tov the delight of over 50 rel- atives and friends. Mother‘s Break i The Mothers' Break groupi members have already had It, took the form of a cookie.| exchange with recipes in-i cluded. The early Christmas; meeting was in order to‘ .leave a clear space of time. for Mrs. Reginald Howden‘s: talk this week. , Applications for member- ship for the Winter term canl be filled in now. Contact: Mrs. Judy Flow at 889-6807. Performing Arts To raise funds for the‘ coming musical “Damn Yan~ kees" the Thornhill Theatre of the Performing Arts spon-t sored a gala Christmas dance. at the Richvalc Lions Hall Saturday. Social Convenor Velma Kute and Chef Don. Lodge served pancakes. saus-' ages and trifle to a capacity. crowd. Gary Derrry won a beautifully decorated Christ-i mas cake. Choreographer of the show Lorraine Green, Fay Kates. Chris Dunlop. Brian Toogood and Jack Madden won door prizes. St. Christopher House St. Christopher Settlement House. Toronto. is calling all its alumni. Please get in touch by telephone or write. The new building is to be opened about the middle of January and the board is anxious to invite all of those who have had any connection with the House. r After-4 I After-4 will hold its Christ- mas Party December 14. It ‘ meet ' Glad Tidings. has been a splendid term for everybody. Registration for the winter term will be held on January 4. Senior Adults The Senior Adults who at Thornhill United; are having a site-seeing touri on December 14 at 6 pm} Reverend Alf McAllister will} conduct it. i The group will return to the church for a party. ‘ Church News Thornhill Presbyterian Church The WMS of Thornhill} Presbyterian regular meet- ing was November 21 at Mrs. Celia Sheddon's. Mrs. Ralph‘ Camsell was in the chairi IThe president, Mrs. Rita? Stuart. has moved out of’ town and the election of ai new one was held over till} the next meeting). I After the meeting was op- encd by Mrs. Camsell, Mrs: Bruce Williamson led the de-‘ votions based on II Cor-; inthians 1-7. Mrs. F r L- (1‘ Porter read the article on‘ “Women in Africa" from The business included the minutes. receipt of a lottery and donation from Mrs. Col-l ‘lins and a letter from thei supply fund secretary. Mrs} Mable Mizen offered hcr‘ home for the Christmasi meeting. " Mrs. Norman Nixon re-I ported that the gifts people had brought to the meeting, would be sent to the needy in rest homes. The first part‘ of the meeting was closed with prayer. . During _the tea hour a Ibirthday cake was producedi in honor of Mrs. Sheddon. ‘ Everybody enjoyed the party. .Thornhill United 1 The men's club of Thorn-I hill United held the first. meeting for the year. Unit 3 with Mrs. Marian Brain as leader. provided the meal and it was a super dinner; Allan Martindale was in the choir and the attendance was very good. Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Anglican Novâ€" ember 29 held a Congrega- tional Supper. Mrs. Mabel Crawford was convenor of the committee in charge of the food and had arranged‘ table hostesses. Mrs. Muriel Shaw was convenor of the. program committee and there was a fine presentation on the part of those who at- tended the dedication of the Cathedral of the Arctic. Bishop Donald Marsh is re- covering from a serious mo- tor accident in England. December Church Events At Holy Trinity Anglican each Wednesday in Decem- ber there will be a service at 7:30 pm. December 6 and 20 Holy Communion. Dec- ember 13 and 27 Evening Prayer. DECEMBER 10 Ukrainian Catholic Church Tea and Bake Sale at old St. Luke‘s Parish Hall. 2 - 4:30 pm. Thornhill Baptist Church: 10 am White Gift Service. Christ the King Lutheran: 2 pm Let's Go A-Carolling. People will assemble at the church and then visit the sick and shut-ins. Holy Trinity Anglican at 10:30 am Youth Carol Ser- vice and the presentation of , will White Gifts: 6 pm the Trin-I ity Teen Pot Luck Supper' and Holy Communion. Thornhill Presbyterian in-. vitCs you to attend the Girl Guide Candlelight service. Iti is a very special service and everybody is welcome. At the morning service there will be the presenta- tion of White Gifts. DECEMBER 11 T h o r n h i ll Presbyterian Church: The Fortnighters hold their Christmas. meeting at the home of Mrs. Tanner at 8 pm. There will be a Christmas cookie ex- change and also a candle. holder making lesson. DECEMBER 12 A joint meeting of the? women of Thornhill Baptist for a Christmas Party. Women of the Church.‘ Christ the King Lutheran will meet at Mrs. Ruth Wat-i son's to learn the Christmas Canticles. Time: 8:15. DECEMBER 16 g The Couples Club, Thorn-‘ hill Presbyterian, are bold- ing a gala Christmas Party at Richmond Hill Lions Hall. Dinner at 7 pm. Tickets: Jim Henry is just waiting for you to ask. Phone him at 889-3020. DECEMBER 17 ‘ At Thornhill Baptist 7 pm the Baptist and United choirs‘ will join to present a Christ- mas Cantat: "The Infant' Jesus" by Buxtehude. There will also be a string quar- tet. Holy Trinity Anglican will hold a Candlelight Carol Service at 5 pm. Afterwards the Trinity Teens will go caroling to nursing homes and homes of the shut-ins.‘ Thornhill Presbyterian will enjoy the presentation of the} choir, directed by Walter ‘ Strothers. At Thornhill United the regular morning service will’ have the choir presentation. isce the Thornhill Baptist Church'. Also the White Gift Service. 1 In the evening at 7:30 the. CGIT will hold their annual] vcspcr service, and the Ex- plorers will be in the choir. DECEMBER 24 . Thornhill Baptist will hold a special Christmas Eve family service at 7 pm. Holy Trinity Anglican will hold a special Children‘s Christmas Service at 7 pm. At 11 pm there will be Gallery Carols by the choir and at 11:30 the Rector‘s Christmas Message. Christ the King Lutheran will have family worship at 11 am. The children will be preaching the sermon through their presentation, At 7 and 11 pm there will be. Candlelight Christmas Eve‘ worship. Thornhill United will have. a special family service at 11 am and their traditional Christmas Communion Ser-' vice at 11 pm. DECEMBER 25 Christ the King Lutheran. has 11 am Christmas Day family carol and communion service. Holy Trinity Anglican at 10:30 am has Family com- munion service. Thornhill Presbyterian has 10 am Family Service. TURN SPARE ROOMS INTO SPARE CASH BY USING LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS ‘Christmas production to be . seen December 19. This pro- 'A guest ,was on hand for the occa- St. ; ning prayer South And Bayview Glen News Thornhill Residents Are Dissatisfied CORRESPONDENT: DAVE HARBOUR â€" PHONE 889-2505 - 366-1720 School News The Henderson Avenue Public School students‘ mu- sical presentation, “The Brolhcrhood of Man" is Monday and Tuesday. on The ‘show is under the direction of Ken Butler with assist- ance from Mrs. Susan Shepa,.1 Mrs. Janet Wilson and Car-‘ men Foti. It starts at 7:30 pm and everyone is welcome. to attend. There will be no; admission charge At Henderson Avenue Fri- day a successful white cle-i ‘phant sale was held in Mrs. Anelore Gehart‘s and 4 class. The students and staff of the E. J. Sand School are preparing for a very special‘ grades 3 ‘ gram will feature plays. folk dancing, choral speaking; and creative drama. among, other things. 1 The Argos of E. J. Sand; touch-football house league; are the 1972 champions asi they beat the Roughriders; 8-0. Toronto take note! The captain of the cham-i picnship team is Brian. Jones and other membersi arc Steve Tucky, Paul Per- row. Graham Carl. Rick. Quick, Doug Still, Norman . Carrotie. Matt Melinyshyn.. Richard Bridcn. R o l l a n d ; Weinmann and Richard Clar-* ‘ ingbold. Briden called the signals‘ at quarterback in the game which was played early last' week. Guides The 2nd Thornhill Com- pany of Rangers Friday en- joyed the play “Godspell” at the Playiioum Theatre rn Bayview Avenue. Eleven members were present for the outing. They presented a makeup d‘monstrntlon Tuesday with their mothers in attendance. Beauty Counscln sion. The Rangers will hold their Christmas Party Dc- cembcr 18. The 4th Thornhill Guide Company is planning a two- nlav Cliri=tmas T h e a t r c Vial“ ’rr T‘ c “be” 3’0 Ono nlav i= eilled. “Alex John- sot": Christmas". the other is the "Lonely Fir Tree". T'icy will be presented in the Henderson Avenun School‘s auditorium and the nrrformance is open to thei nublic at 50c each. Show time is 7 pm. Church NeWS . The Ukrainian Catholic Women will hold their first I“! and bake sale at the old St. Luke's Parish Hall. ,Church Lane. Thornhill on Sunday. The time is 2 to 4:30 pm and everyone is welcome. The ACW of Holy Trinity raised about $1,400 at its recent Arctic Safari. The: event was convened by Olive John. The Holy Trinity ACW re- ports thcy still need Domin-; ion Store tapes to exchange, for kitchen equipment. Picase place yours in the box in the kitchen. The Rover Group is deliv- ering firewood at present" Please call 889-3778. ‘ Bishop Donald Marsh is, recovering from a seriousi motor accident in England.’ His address is: RAF Hospital.i Orthopaedic Section. Ely. Cambridnghire, England. Holy Trinity Church is collecting money. canned. goods. groceries. etc.. to make up Christmas baskets‘ for needy families in this area. Please call Mrs. Muriel , Shaw at 889-3035. Special pre-Christmas serv- ices and events at Holy Trin- ity include: each Wednesday in December Holy Commun- ion at 10 pm with prayer circle on the second and fourth: H o l y Communion. December 6 and 20 and eve- December 13, and 27 at 7:30 pm. This‘ v service is especially for those away weekends. This coming Sunday will bring the youth carol serv- ice and presentation of white igifts of canned food. cloth- ing, books and toys for needy families at the 10:30 am service. At 6 pm there will be the Trinity Teens pot luck supper and Holy Com- munion. Refugees from need chests of lamps, blankets, sheets, kit- chen furnnture, etc. There are a number of families living in the Willowdalc» Sheppard area and if you can help in any way. please call 222-2811. ‘ The special Christmas pro- gram for members of the Doncaster Bible Chapel will take place December 17. The WI D EMA N 'S Farin/iouse BAKING Assortment of homemade Christmas Goodies Rich Dark or Light Fruit Cake a specialty Bread, Rolls and Pastries Located at YORK FARMERS“ MARKET Open 5 pm - 9 pm Friday Saturday 7 am Orders taken through the week Phone 887-5282 â€" Uganda drawers. ' children will present a Christmas story. featuring singing. choir music and some plays. followed up with refreshments. The chapel's annual Christmas Cantata will be held in conjunction with that of the Richvalc Bible Chapel. This combined serv- ice will be held in Rithvalc on Christmas Eve. Neighborhood Notes Tonight is the Doncaster Community Ladics' Club‘s annual Christmas "dine out‘ and it is to be held again at the Rice Bowl Restaurant. Bathurst Street and Avenue. Thosc members at- tending are asked to meet at Mrs. Barbour‘s home at the corner if Clarke and Henderson Avenue at 6:30 pm to pool transportation. Birthday greetings are ex- Winter 11:15 am Koala Bears Little Engine Red Balloon 2:00 pm 2:00 pm Five Chinese Catsup Red Balloon Little Engine 2:00 pm People Soup 11:00 a'n Adventures 2:00 pm Circus Baby ADULT FILMS Thursday Friday Wednesday. December 13: 1:30 pm Senior Citizens An international children's Europe. Japan and Canada of Boy with Glasses IJapant Friday. December 8. 8:30 pm mercial theatres. i‘uu“‘-I““II‘-, 0 CARRIER I “The Liberal" req Girl for I w estwood Lane. ' Richvale. NOW Steeles : NORTH YORK LIBRARIES Saturday Children’s Films Amesbury Park Library. 1565 Lawrence Avenue West 2:00 pm Wonders In Your Own Back Yard Wonder of Plant Growth Bayview Library. 2901 Bayview Avenue 10:15 am Amelia and the Angel Boswell‘s Bon Voyage Black Creek Library, 2141 Jane Street The Laurel and Hardy Murder Case Brookbanks Library. 210 Brookbanks Drive. Don Mills 3:30 pm Caps For Sale Centennial Library. 578 Finch Avenue West Hailstones and Halibut Bones Emperors Oblong Pancake Pallc Alone In The World The Loon's Necklace Boogie Doodle Downsview Library. 2793 Kecle Street Fisherman and His Wife Victoria Village Library. 184 Sloane Avenue 2:00 pm Caps For Sale Willowdale Library. 5126 Yonge Street 2:15 pm The Magic Horse Little Drummer Boy MiSS Esta Mnude‘s Secret The First Christmas Woodvicw Park Library. 1618 Bradstock Road The Glob Family Good Hearted Art Yorkv'r‘ods Library. 1785 Finch Avenue West Blueberries For Sale Rich Cat. Poor Cat 2:00 pm The Grasshopper and toe Ant Yorkdale Library. Yorkdnlc Shopping Centre Dick Whittington and His Cat Donkey Princc Blzick Creek Library. 2139 Jane Street, Downsview 1:30 pm Senior Citizens Films: Fun Factory Woodvicw Park Library, 1618 Bradstock Road. Weston 7:00 pm Teen Films: How To Play Hockey Victoria Village Library. 184 Sloane Avenue 7:00 pm Adult & Teen Films: Apollo 8, Apollo 11 Amcsbury Park Library. 1565 Lawrence Avenue West For information call Linda Newell 638-7100 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES to sixty-six will enjoy continues this week with showings trial at the following Libraries: Amcsbury Park Library. 1565 Lawrence West Wednesday. December 13. 7:30 pm Bathurst Heights Library. 3170 Bathurst This is a unique opportunity for people to see these charming films which will not be released through com- No admission charge. an established paper route in the Pearson Avenue area of PLEASE PHONE DINAH DARLINGTON AT 881-1105 tended to Giles Tamasso. 22 Morgan Avenue, who will celebrate his 13th birthday today lThursday'. Bride-to-be Ann Russell has been kept busy the past three weeks with a number of showers given in her honâ€" or by fricnds. neighbors, felâ€" low workers and relatives. On November 29 she en- joyed a miscellaneous show- er given by Mrs. Peggy Tierney. Willowdale. The following Monday her fel- low tcachcrs surprised her ‘with a linen shower at the home of Mrs. Joy Pickthall of Uplands Avenue. Thorn- hill with 16 teachers attend- ing. Finally, a charming trous- seau tea was given by her mother. Mrs. Eileen Russell. lat their home, ‘ Avenue Saturday. 64 Proctor That Could Brothers That Could Films: Stratford Adventure The Joy of Winter film festival of films from which all children from six and The Pope’s Mule (Can- uires a reliable Boy or I I ...-| : communication By MARGARET GOVAN North Thornhill Correspondent Although the municipal 1election is now a thing of the past. the Candidates‘ Meeting on November 30 at Thornhill United should have an impact on the new coun- ‘cil. the school board, and ‘the regional government. The point was made over and again at the meeting Ithat the people in Thornhill . are dissatisfied. They are not consulted over issues or list- ened to when they complain» Lack of communication hasi become a cliche. Also iti seems to be used as a sort: iof an excuse for anything' and everything that happens;I ‘a decidedly feeble excuse in; . these days of telephones and: varied media. . If people are to get they :kind of government thatl lthey wish, and the elected] representatives are to see to. it that they do las everyone‘ promised on every occas- ion) there must be two way and once . that communication has been 'made, suitable action takeni The matters which camel .up were transportation in Thornhill. sidewalks. roads. ‘ illllllllIll|IlllI'IlllllIlllllIllIllllll|lllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllll1 Clean-up with this new special price on Tide Detergent. More than the price is right. EFFECIIVE UNllt .DEC. 12 Hockey Group Healthy Boost Thornhill Minor Hockey Association got a boost from Markham Town Council last week. Council approved a re- quest from the town rec- reation committee calling for the payment of $2.800. plus $5 per registered player. or a total of $6.- 300 to the association. The grant is to help equalize ice costs through- out the community. BYRON E. RING 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHILL 889-7783 an arena. :1 library water supply. high rise apartments. etc. The voters of Thornhill â€"â€" and the church hall was al- most full of them â€" have a real grievance about insuf- ficient representation in re- lation to population. As was pointed out, their vote is only half a vote in compar- ison with certain other areas; and in some cases. one quar- ter of a vote. Markham Town Council. once elected, has a duty to- wards all the citizens and an even greater responsibil- ity towards Thornhill with its inadequate representa- tion. The ratcpayers' assoc- .iations are growing in num- bers and also in power. For the sake of all citizens. ev- erybody must bend back- wards to "communicate". HARDUT E plastic lenses together with POLYMII. hopes annularâ€"a m “we: on. mum saunas- ‘I'I‘f IVI INIUI' u" BRADDOCI f 0/6 OPTICAL * ; Richmond Height- x. Centre I t Richmond Hill ""1 sin-cm ANTIQUE SCHOOL CLOCKS Reproduction by BRAE-CO. Available COLE JEWELLE 771] YONGE ST. 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