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The WMS of/ Thornhill Presbyterian met at Mrs. Norman Nixon‘s on Septem- ber 18. Mrs. Alex McLean presided. Mrs. Nixon led the devotions on the topic Road Makers. Mrs. Percy William- son read the minutes, and then the correspondence. The ladies are invited to Richmond Hill Presbyterian for the Thank Offering Meet- ing on October 3 at 2 pm. Mrs. Helen Porter reported on the bale which was sent off in June. Most of it went to Kenora. Roll call was answered with a verse containing the word Fulfill. Mrs. Tom McCaul took the offering and made the offertory prayer. The Parish Family Barbe- cue Saturday at Holy Trinity Anglican was a great success in spite of a rather disagree- able day weatherâ€"wise. Tom Gough was in charge of the preparations. Mrs. Nixon reported on the Presbyterian Me'eting for East Toronto. She also told the meeting that the Willow- dalc Thank Offering will be held on October 14. The business part conclud- ed with some discussion on the Thornhill Thank Offering meeting which will take place at the regular time on the regular day. Mrs. Harry Mizen dealt with the chapter in the study book on India on the Green Revolution. Mrs. McLean spoke about the death of Mrs. Marion Davidson and then led in prayer. The meeting adjourned for refreshments and a social gathering. The Ukrainian Catholic Church September 16 cele- brated its first anniversary, also the 25th anniversary of the Toronto Eparchy. The most Reverend Bishop Bor- ecky took part in the Ponti- fical High Mass. The choir from St. Basil‘s Church, in Toronto, provided the music. The robes of the clergy were most colorful. Since it was Mrs. Alva Thompson's birthday, the re- freshments included a birth- day cake and ice cream. Church News Mrs. Shirley Moorhouse, convenor for Citizenship and World Affairs, read a very interesting paper on the sub- ject. Plans were made for a bus trip to visit the Erland Lee Home which the WI recently bought. ‘ So many attended church that some of the congregation were forced to sit in the wings. S‘t. Vladimir has be- come the patron saint of the The WI Thursday_ of last week held a regular meeting at Mrs. Celia Sheddon's on Westwood Lane. Mrs. Anne Jackson presided, and there were 10 members present. The motto of the meeting was: “Wholesome homes are stepping stones to a great country.” Mrs. Mabel Mizen read an appropriate poem. In reply to their names on the roll call, each member had to speak on the topic “If I had to leave. Canada what country would I go .to and why?" Nobody wanted to leave Can- ada but they made the best little speeches possible! U.S.A‘ mint in San Fran- cisco. Even Westlake has never. produced a more manic cast involved in a more lunatic operation. (Fic- tion at Markham. Thornhill and Unionvillc). WANNA MAKE SOME~ THING OUT OF IT? HOW TO TURN HOUSEHOLD JUNK INTO BEAUTIFUL HANDICRAFTS â€" by Carol DuVall. These clever, orig inal ideas present activities that are not just pastimes but positively produce re- sults that are decorative and useful. Everyone will want to have a try at the baked pill box jewelry. Easily fol- lowed directions and a broad range of projects make the book practical for everyone from about three years old GANGWAY â€" by Donald Westlake and Brian Gar- field. A glance at the photo- grapher of the two authors on the back of the book‘s cover is warning enough that the reader had better brace him- self. The novel tells the story of a bunch of highly unconventional, innocently immoral characters who have devised a plan to rob the vilie.) THE GLASS CAGE â€" by Georges Simenon. This novel is another of Simen- on's penetrating studies of a psychopath. Emile is a 20 TOWN Neighborhood Notes BOOK DWN 0F MARKHAM i PUBLIC LIBRARIES Ideas 0n Turning Household Junk Into Beautiful Handicrafts (Non-fiction at Union- Thornhill and District News )OK TALK OF MARKI-IAM - PUBLIC LIBRARIES -‘ THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Sept 27, 1973 Socially Speaking In Thom/will “During his reign the country enjoyed peace and prosperity at home and great prestige abroad, Stl Vladimir ruled with wisdom and jus- tice. He built churches. schools and monasteries. His efforts transformed Ukraine from a pagan and little civil- ized country into a powerful and highly cultured state. His reign is referred to as "a dawn of a new Christian era" and the ancient chroniclers call him the “Bright Sun" of Rtls'â€"â€"Ukraine." After the service the Ukrainian Church Women’s League served a banquet in the church hall. The UCWL are preparing for the first Fall Bazaar to be held on November 10 at the parish hall. Further informa- tion later. Plans have been made for Ukrainian studies for adults. Under the leadership of Nich- olas Bey these will take place each Saturday from 10 am - 12 in the parish hall. The UCW has postponed the Fashion Show until Octo- ber 16‘ Of Interest Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sato of Marie Court recently opened their beautiful home to the members of the choir of Thornhill United The ocea- sion was to honor Hugh Mar- tin who has been director of music for the past 17 years, and Mrs. Lona Richardson. organist {or nine years. This group of fine singers wished to expreSS their After the third week of the new school year the local public schools are in full swing as a number of field trips are in the works for coming weeks and more sporting programs are under- way, “Ukraine (Rus’) was at the height of his glory during the reign of St. Vladimir. Kiev. at the cross-roads be- tween Asia and Western Europe, became a flourishing, cultural and religious centre. School News At Bayview Glen Public the following classes will enâ€" joy 21 visit to the annual Markham Fall Fair and Horse Show the latter part of this week: Mrs. Mavis Smylie's grade Sand 6 class. Mrs. Mar- garet Forrester‘s grades 1 and 2 students and the grade 3 pupils of Mrs, Bonita Bel- dan and Mrs. Annette Fly. “He is mostly known and revered for introducing Christianity into the whole Ukrainian nation in 988. Once accepted as the official religion of the state Christi- anity spread rapidly. The grade 5 classes of Mrs. Janet Wilson and Kenneth Butler enjoyed an all-day outing at Toronto Harbor, which included visits to the THE SPACES IN BE- TWEEN: AN ARCHITECT’S JOURNEY â€" by N. A. Ow- ings. A fascinating book of wide scope which takes the reader on an architectural tour of downtmvn Manhatâ€" tan, to Washington‘s Avenue of the Presidents, and to many other areas of equal fame. Stories about the conâ€" troversial clients involved in these mammoth undertak- ings and the account of the author's own artistic and emotional development are presented with perfect can- dour. (Non-fiction at Thorn- hill). EMIL AND THE PIGGY inrmauon please call Beth BEAST _ by Astrid Lind_ Smith 889-0296 or Dorothy gren. This latest book bylwarmca 88911572- _ the author of the pippil A part time director is Langstocking tales revolvesi needed for Thornhill United‘s round a mischievous five- "After-4 Program" â€" a Pro- year-old whose pet piglet is gram for children of all the cause of a whole seriesifalths- 6-11 Years old to cc- of broadly comical but be- €11pytheir after-school hours lievable adventures. A briskum a constructive manner. readable novel for children Activities are in the areas of between eight and 12. (Ficâ€" . arts. crafts. sports and games. tion at Markham and Thorn-3T1": program runs two days hill). Ia week from 4â€"6 pm for 10- "St. Vladimir, 979-1015, Grand Duke lKniaz) of the Ukraine (then know as Rus‘) is recognized as one of the greatest and most powerful rulers of his time. He rallied around himself the ancient tribes and duke-doms and consolidated them into a pow- erful state with Kiev as the capital. listless. ugly proofreader whose passivity masks ominâ€" ous undercurrents. Event- ually his terrible but ruth- lesslf suppressed rage bursts into climactically violent and destructive action. lFiction at Markham, Thornhill and Unionville). newly-formed parish, The his- tory of the saint is as follows: South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOUR “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. I Please call Miss Margaret Govan, 14 Deanbank Drive, 889-5372 rebel forces under William Lyon Mackenzie. Lount was captured and hanged. Dalton Wells. Chief Justice of the High Court of Ontario. Lount’s nephew twice Il- moved. did the unveiling at the Holland Landing Conser- vation Area. Thornhill was much involved in the rebel- lion. Did you know that the few graves on the little park. on Normark Drive, just north of Royal Orchard, Boulevard arc on the ground once used by the Methodist Church as a cemetery? Among those buried there wns' David S'oules who ran the hotel in the house now used by the Town and Coun- try Nursing Home, on the west side of Yonge Street, just about opposite Royal Orchard Boulevard. Miss Jane McLaren of Ger- man Mills, was among those who attended the unveiling of an historical plaque in memory of Samuel Lount, a rebel and one of the two icint commanders of the rebel forces under William Hockey Hall of Fame, Tor- onto Island and many other points of interest in that vicinity. For the local midget girls‘ hall fans there is bad news. In the first game against Amesbury. All Ontario Cham- pions. the local girls were clobbered. The score was 33-8. The second game of the series for the league cham- pionship was scheduled for Monday night. If a third game is necessary it will be played at Amesbury Park :Lawrence and Keele Street) next' Tuesday. The time will probably be 7:30 pm, (‘hurch News At E. J. Sand School we find that their soccer and football leagues began early last week. Four clubs in each league are comprised of boys from grades 4 to 6. Community News Birthday greetings go to lhe following: Brian Dekker, 54 Dawn Hill Trail, who marked his 10th September 8: Jackie Baby. 4 Lafayette Place who celebrated her eighth September 10; Mauâ€" rice Ferkanus, 26 Woodward Avenue. who was 12 Septem- ber 11; Derek Morris. 56 Glen Cameron Avenue, who marked his 14th September 16; David Barker, 17 Court- ham Avenue, who was nine last Tuesday while his bro- ther Eric was 10 September 15; David Surridge, 169 Hen- derson Avenue who celebrat- ed his 19th birthday yesterâ€" day; and to Robert Kirwin, 106 Babcombe Drive, who will be seven this Friday. The annual UCW giant rummage sale is scheduled September 29. This is a good chance to beat inflation! Clothing. white elephants and small pieces of furniture will be available. Donations may be placed on auditorium stage before Friday night. if possible. For pick up or inâ€" formation please call Beth Mrs. Joan Pehar and Mrs.. Betty Sato were the commit- tee in charge of arrange- ments. Thirty members of the choir were present. Mr. and Mrs. John Blaikley, 122 Glen Cameron Avenue, returned home September 14 from an enjoyable month visit to their native Scotland. They visited friends and rela- tives while staying at Mood- iosburn in the old country. After a sit-down, roast beef dinner which was thoroughly enjoyed, Lorne Greenwood Junior, president of the choir, presented Mr. Martin with a very fine piece of Sampsonite luggage and Mrs. Richardson with a lovely Doulton figur- ine. Both Mr. Martin and Mrs, Richardson expressed their thanks most fittingly. What‘s new in your neighborhood in the North Thornhill area? Out-of- town guests, vacation trips, ’showors, Weddings, anni- vvrsary celebrations, aca- demic achievements are all of interest to our readers. Smith 889-0296 or Dorothy Warnica 889â€"1572. A part time director is needed for Thornhill United's thanks to the musical leader- ship tand friendship) of these two people. The ,choir had participated and won many festival honors and it had prepared and presented var- iety shows, as well as leading the congregational singing every Sunday morning. Keep your friends in- formed through “Socially Speaking in Thornhill". a free news service. Be it for meetings, youth activities or local elections, address â€" PHONE The West Scott Homeow- ners‘ Association is being re- activated to discuss the pro- posed new subdivision. ‘There was a meeting at the l home of Earl and Carol Mc- lDonald, 38 Maryvale Cres- ‘cent. September 13. An in- lterim executive was appoin- Collectively these students painted her house, fixed up some of the roofing and cut grass. Mrs. Walker said she really appreciated this ser- vice, especially as all the paint and equipment was supplied free under the go- vernment grant which was to aid the students in their educational fields. The students worked from 8 am to 4 pm even on the hottest days â€"â€" bringing both help and cheer to the older citizens of our commu- nity. They are to be con- gratulated for their commu- nity spirit and it is to be hoped that young people from Langstaff Secondary School grade 13 will again be of service through these excellent grants. Despite the change in weather, about 50 of the younger members of our community camped out in tents last weekend, many of them at Mosport for the big race on Sunday. Others were at the Cub and Scout Camp at Oxtrail. Although a trifle wet on arriving home their spirits were certainly not dampened by their experien- ces. Neighborhood Notes . . . . . . Mrs. Julia Walker of 67 May Avenue wishes to ex- tend thanks to students De- nis Walters, Barry May, Nicci Robinson, Lyn Warner Beryl Edmundson, Sandra Morlock. Lorraine Sherman and Susan Smith, for the wonderful work they were all engaged in during the summer months. The project was named PATHE, which stands for Project Aid to the Handicapped and Elderly. 889-5205 - 366â€"1720 RICHVALE RECORD week periods before and after Christmas. The director will work with an assistant and be supported by volunteers. If interested, please call 889- 2131. Christ the King Lutheran Youth invite you to attend an evening of Christian wit- nessing through song and personal testimony by “The Hakamu". The program be- gins at 7:30 pm October 14 and will be followed by re- freshments and discussion. “The Hakamu" is a group of Christian students who pro- claim the message of Christ in a vibrant. enthusiastic and appcaling manner. Due to a poor corn crop this year, the United Church Couples Club will not be holding a corn roast in late September. However, a big dance with round and square dancing will take place in the auditorium October 26. This is a free service but news items should be submitted to your corre- spondent Dave Barbour by Saturday on most week- ends, but by Thursday on long weekends. Telephone the numbers published at the head of this column each week to arrange to have your item or report included in your area news column. your news to our corres- pondent Miss Margaret Govan, l4 Deanbank Drive, Thornhill or telephone 889- 5372. News should be in no later than Saturday for in- clusion in the current issue. Your social. club and community organization ac- tivities make interesting reading in this column, the “South Thornhill and Bay- view Glen” news. Your friends and neighbors like to be kept up to date on ratepayers meetings, vaca- tion news, showers, guests from out of town, academic achievements, church and school events, trips and social events, etc. October 3 Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave. West 1:30 pmâ€"Senior Citizens Films: Black Creek Pioneer Village; Colour It Living. Friday Willowdale Library, 5126 Yonge Street 2 pmâ€"â€"Senior Citizens Films: Curious History of Money; Rebirth of the Horse; Week in Hong Kong Saturday Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave. West 11 amâ€"Children’s Films: Dick Whittington and his Cat; Georgie to the Rescue York Woods Library, 1785 Finch Avenue West 11 am and 2 pmâ€"Children’s Films: The Emp- eror's Oblong Pancake; Night Owls; The Chairmaker and the Boys NORTH YORK LIBRARIES Correspondent â€" Mrs. Mary Watts 43 Spruce Avenue 889-5787 FILM SHO‘VS Don‘t forget Yoga for the handicapped will be starting October 4 at 11 em to 12:15 noon at Richmond Hill Pres- byterian Church on Yonge Street. “Do It Yourself", basic handyman/woman skills to help you make minor re- pairs around the home. Thursdays 8-10 pm starting October 11. If you are interested in TAB in this area, another group will be meeting Fri- day mornings 9:30-11:30 am at Emmanuel Church. Mac- Kay Drive, October 14. Phone me or June Burnie at 889-6739 if interested. The survey is now being presented to areas surroun- ding the BAIF development. Please fill in your question- naire promptly and fully. It is impossible for this to be a door to door campaign â€" for statistical purposes just a crossâ€"section of the com- munity will be required. YWCA Don't forget the Lione‘ttes monthly euchres begin to- night (Thursday) at the Lions Hall at 8 pm sharp. Church News A public forum is being set up by the Richmond Hill Social Planning Council Oc- tober 2 at 8 pm at Roselawn School to discuss results of the task force’s resident-at- titude survey. Former parishioners of the old Emmanuel Church at Hanlan’s Point, Toronto Islands, have been invited to the Harvest Thanksgiving Festival at Emmanuel Angliâ€" can. MacKay Drive Sunday at 11 am. NEWMARKET: Council has agreed to allow the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority to pick up its option on a piece of land between Mulock Sideroad and Water Street for $19,250. The town holds a $20,000 option on the property. Shiela Nikolaus of Dun- can Road underwent minor surgery Monday to have her tonsils removed. We all hope you are feeling much bet- ter now, Shiela. Happy birthday greetings to Randy MacDonald of Duncan Road, who will be 11 years old September 29. _ Neighborhood Notes ted. The chairman will be Stefan Zutoynski, also of Maryvale Crescent. An 18-yearâ€"old baby sitter from Thornhill will face charges in connection with the beating of an 11-month- old baby. Mrs. Charlotte Evans, 91 Clark Avenue. told York Regional Police that she had taken her child to the sitter‘s the morning of September 17. When she returned at 6:10 pm, the baby was upset and crying and had bruises about its face, she said. The ladies of the ACW are holding a work meeting in preparation for the Christmas Bazaar October 2 at 8 pm in the church base- ment. All ladies are wel- come and are asked to please bring the items re- quested. The baby was examined by a doctor and then the sitter was questioned by police. 7 Danita Gregor. of 120 Clark Avenue, has been sum- monsed on an assault causing bodily harm charge, Mrs. John Lukiamuik of Duncan Road surprised her daughter Mary and son-in- law Bill Henderson with an open house party the other weekend. The many guests had an enjoyable afternoon. St. Mary Immaculate Ro- man Catholic, Dufferin and Yonge, announces that relig- ion classes for students at- tending local public schools are to be resumed. Registra- tion will take place'at St. Mary Immaculate School, Trayborn Drive, October 1. Classes are from 4-5 pm. St. Mary‘s Choir will meet this Sunday morning after the 10:30 am Mass upstairs in the loft. Please join us! Sports The Richmond HillBadmin- ton Club which plays at Lang- staff Secondary has opened its ’73-74 season Monday and Tuesday evenings from 8 to 11 pm. New members 'over 16 years are welcome. For further information call 889- 2705. Baby Sitter, 18, Will Face Charge EAST RICHVALE Correspondent: Mrs. Sophie Logush Telephone 889-4405 It is officially fall! The children have been back to school for over three weeks. The routine of getting them off each morning is getting a little easier. Neighborhood Notes Bayview Fairways Public School Principal Daniel Mc- Caw is looking for volun- teers to help at school. No special talent is required, only time to spare so the children will get the extra hours of added adult influ- ence so badly needed today. Any-one interested can con- tact Mr. McCaw at the school. Jody Kideckel had her fourth birthday September 21. A celebration was held the following Sunday. Jody entertained her guests with pony rides along Sea Island Path. Then there was dinner at the Ponderosa Steak House. The meeting concluded af- ter the financial statement was read. Mr. Wain showed some slides which he had taken on various bus trips made by the members. So MEMBER HURT ’ One of the members, Mrs. Daisy Billson, met with a‘ car accident. She is in the St. John‘s Hospital. The club voted to send her a plant and the president who lives' in the area, undertook to see to it. | The Peterboro Senior Cit- izen are serving dinner for $1.50 each, and that will in- clude afternoon tea later in the day. Happy birthday to Angelo Capozzi and Ann Poiley who both celebrated September 22. An outing to Peterboro has been arranged for Oc- tober 9 at 9 am. The mem- bers will meet at the south end of the Towne and Coun- trye Plaza. Charge for bus fare for members is $2 ($4 for non-members). Tickets must be purchased as soon as possible. None will be sold on the bus. Stephen and Rose Fish- man recently returned from a three-week tour of Eng- land. A general meeting of the Thornhill Senior Citizens took place September 19 at Thornhill Presbyterian Church. There were 40 members present and four visitors. Officers elected for the coming year are: President Joe Wain, Vice-Presidents John Donaldson and Harry Mizen, Treasurer Lex Jam- ieson, Secretary Miss Aud- rey Liversedge. (She ex- plained that she would be away from time to time. For this reason Mrs. Grace Fees will be collected at the October business meet- ing October 24. FUTURE ACTIVITIES Activities in the near fu- ture include a Euchre on October 23 at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Brock Street at 8 pm. The charge will be $1.25. The public are urged to attend and so help to sup- port the club. Religious education will begin October 14 for Roman Catholic children in the area Cooper accepted the position of assistant secretary). Mrs. Lil Jamieson took over the supervision of the refreshments for a three month period. Mrs. Grace Baker again agreed to accept the membership portfolio. (Her phone number is 222- 3604 and she will be glad to receive enquiries). Official piano player is Mrs. Hilda Jessup. Joe Wain Seniors President Euchre, Peterboro Trip Planned St. Luke’s Roman Catholic School, Dudley Avenue, Thornhill, was the first separate school erected in the Thornhill area. For the first few years it served all grades of school children but now houses a kindergarten and grades 1-6, grades 7 and 8 being bused to St. Around Bayview Fairways Correspondent: Mrs. Marg Danko 3 Royal Birkdale Lane, Thornhill 881-0769 St. lu/(e's Has Six New Teachers who attend public school. The classes will be held on Sunday mornings at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Sep- arate School on Dudley Ave- nue here in Thomhill. I 'hear sounds from the teen set that Thomlea Sec- ondary School is having a dance in October with a well known group to entertain â€" well known to the teen set, that is. Be with you again next week. many of the senior citizens saw themselves and their friends! The slides recalled pleasant occasions in the past. After tea and chat the members dispersed. What’s new in the Bay- view Fairways neighbor- hood? Out-of-town guests, w e d din g s, anniversary celebrations, a c a d e m i c achievements are all of interest to readers of your local news column, a free service. Be it for meetings, youth activities, local wom- en’s and men’s group elec- tions. ratepayers meetings, graduations or academic honors, address your news to correspondent Mrs. Marg Danko. Information should be in by Saturday for inclusion in the cur- rent issue. Before long weekends it should be in your correspondent’s hands by Thursday night. Kaliedescope is a non-profit organization, founded and operated by professional people, specializing in the field of early childhood care and education. THE KALEIDOSCOPE Location: 1087 Lillian Avenue (One block south of Steeles at rear of St. Patrick’s Anglican Church) It is now receiving applications for Fall openings. DAY CARE 8. RESOURCE CENTRE ANNOUNCES 226-1380 Half day program Infant care program Full f ive-day care Parent workshops Varied part time day care Robert’s. This year St. Luke’s has six new staff members. Four of them are seen above and are (left to right): Ruth Beck, grade 2; Jim Gusz, grade 4; May McGeachie, grade 2 and Principal Larry Tadman. BYRON E. RING 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHILL 889-7783 Thornhill Lions Club Ring Funeral Home Every Wednesday YORK FARMERS’ MARKET 1‘» YOUR FOR AUTUMN! End Of Season Rates on P061 Heaters STARTING TIME - 8 RM. EARLY BIRDS â€" 7:40 P.M. MINIMUM JACKPOT â€" $600. Consumers’ Gas Dealer IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION â€" BINGO DAVE LEES (Photo by Dave Barbour) 773-5849