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The Liberal, 22 Nov 1973, p. 20

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20 The WI held their regular meeting on November 15 at the home of the president, Mrs. Anne Jackson. The motto was: "Lt’s the little things of life that make it beautiful." Mrs. Jackson read a true story written by Dr. Ethel Chapman on (this theme. The Christmas Party is scheduled for December 11 at the Richmond Inn. The birthdays of Mrs. Anne Jackson and Mrs. Crosier. mother of Mrs. Alva Thomp- ma. Ithe secretary, were duly recognized with “Happy Birthday/1'. The members had to re- spond to the roll call ques- tion on “How You Spent Your Summer Holidays?”, with hilarious resul‘ts. Mrs. Jackson who has not had hers yet, and was counting on a motor 'trip in the USA is doubtful about going at Uhis point! Mrs. Bruce Davidson of S-touffville, the area presi- d-ent. was a welcome visitor. Mrs. Grace Sayers. one of the two delegates to the annual convention for the district. gave a full and in- teresting report. Mrs. Sayers won the draw. a rim of Avon talcum powder. Mrs. "Jamie" Ja'mieson and Mrs. Elsie Middleton were the hostesses and ~the food was “scrumptious”. Welcome Wagon The next open meeting for newcomers who have regis- tered with the Welcome Wagon will be on November 28 at 8 pm at Heintzman House 'North Thornhill. The 28 at 8 pm at Heintzman House, 'North Thornhill. The subject for a talk and discus- sion will be the Montessori School. Any newcomer 'to ‘I‘hornhill is urged to contact Mrs. Elaine Watters. 881- 0917. Guides A Crafts Night for the training of Guiders within the area was held at Holy Trinity Church Hail last week. 2nd Thomhill Guids and their leaders, Captain Mar- ian Ashley and Guiders Pat Whit-e and Linda Smith, have started the new seaâ€" son‘s activities with a very busy program. The first meeting consisted of a two- hour evening hike around the village of Thornhill. This was followed by map work on the area covered by the hike. Four separate groups of Guides planned and carried out backyard camps on three different weekends. The girls planned their own menus and activities and did their own shopping. Rangers Brenda Ashley and Kathryn Neun made practical use of their camp leader badges, earned during their years as Guides, by planning a weekend camp for patrol leaders and sec- onds. The camp was 'held at Kelso Conservation area. For once the weather (co- operated and bright and sunny skies added to the enjoyment of hikes, camp- ing. and cooking duties, a shared soccer game with some Scouts and in an ex- ploring tour of the nearby caves. The Guides rated the weekend as one of the best camps they ever attended. | TSS Tiger Tales l !\ Hallowe‘en Party, with games, prizes and a table laden with delicious refresh- ments, saw the Guides dressed in such original ecstumvs as Snoopy, a Frank- Thornhill Secondary"s Drama Club, under‘ the direction of Mr. Isaac Pfaff, are busily re- hearsing their production for presentation on December 18 and 19. The actors and actresses appearing in “The Matchmaker” are as follows: Francois Chalifour as Horace V andergeldar, Viv- ian Markovitch and. Catriona Richmond as Dolly Levi, Nancy Meikle and Denise Kramreither play- ing Mrs. Molloy, Paul Rabiak taking the part of Cornelius Hackle, Anne Cornell and Joanne Heymans as Ermengarde, Bill Wylie playing Am- brose Kemper, Gerald Martindale as Barnaby Tucker, Terry Kramreither as Minnie Fay, Wes Rochester playing Malachi Stack, and Sharon Coman and Mary Hynes as Flora van Huysen. The rest of the casts includes Debbie Kram- reither, Sue Carrothers, Mosafar Mossanen, Denis Chalifour, Cheryl Evans, Maria Friedricks, Sue Hill and Cathy Carlino. Is there any connection between the fire drill we had last week and the recent fire started by a cigarette butt, in the incinerator located in the smoking; area of the school? The Camera Club has been occupied for the past week taking photographs of the school teams and clubs for the yearbook. one! Clubs! Students! Teachers! Teams! If you have a news item that you would like to share, please place it in the B.O.S.S. Mailbox, in the office, or call me at home, on or before Friday of each week. Drama Club Rehearsing “The Matchmaker” For December 18-19 THE Exams are alrhost here. Good luck, every- LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontarig, Thursday, Nov enstein monster, a Dutch boy, a baby (diaper. bottle and all), a harem girl, a "lady" in nightgown and curlers, a couple of playing cards, and a jack o’lanbern. Some of the Guides were lowered down by ropes and used the ropes to climb back Up. The underground pas- sages were often a [tight squeeze for fathers and Guide leaders. One opening in the rock required most of the Explorers to slide and wriggle backwards, down- hill, in a completely prone position. The day was so successful that another fa- ther and daughter outing is being planned. Badges were recently earned by Thornhill Guides as follows: Backyard Camp- crâ€" Cheryl Warburton, Jan- ice Richardson, Pagcen Ma- gee, Marianne Loader, Lin-dla Briden, Pam Church, Lynn Bredin, Alison Ashley, Jo- anne Adams, Laura Lang- man, Cathy Harrison, Lesley Warwick; Junior Camper â€"â€" Janice Richardson, Cheryl Warburton; Outdoor Cook â€" Janice Richardson, Cheryl Warburton; Birdwatcher â€" Judith Neun; Campfire Lead- er â€" Judith Neun; Horse- woman â€"â€" Joanne Adams; Collector â€" Alison Ashley; Dancer â€" Alison Ashley. l‘hornhill Secondary The drama group are deep in rehearsals for their play "The Matchmaker” by Thcmiun Wilder. Isaac Pfaff is the producer. The date has not yet been set. Besides their band the school has a choir this Year. There are a great many tak- ing part. and ev'erybody is working hard. Jack Fizzel is [he choirmas-ter. They will be on 'the program the night of the play. Church News A-t Holy Trinity on Nov- ember 9 land 10 the Foot- lights Club and the Cantabile Choir of Th-ornhill provided great en~tevtainment. The one act play “Cuckoo Time" was full of funny happen- ings, and it was well done. Mrs. Betty Priesvtman was the producer. The choir under the direc- tion of Bob Richardson rhas cnly been active for the last 10 months. It was a revela- tion to everybody in regard to what can be accomplished. The music ranged from 16th Century to modern times, and it was all so good! A congregational dinner was held on November 14 at Holy Trinity Anglican. It was the 143rd Anniversary. There was a good attend- ance. After dinner 'there was a sing-song with Graham Upcraft at the piano. ’Dhen Canon Reginald Howden spoke. followed by Bill Trow, chairman of stewardship. convenvor. Teachers! Teams! If that you would like to the B.O.S.S. Mailbox, in Mrs. Arthur Crawford was Please do not forget the Opportunity Sale sponsored by the Holy Trinity ACW. It Is to take place on Novem- ber 24. Anything you can donate in the line of good used clothing, housewares. jewelry or bric-a-brac is needed. Articles can be left inside the south parking lot door, or contact Mrs. Muriel Shaw 889-3035. The time of the sale is 1 pm to 3 pm. On November 11 'Dhorn- hill Presbyterian entertained two visitors. Chief N. U Akpan and Mrs. Alapan of Nigeria. The couple had been chosen as outstanding Christian laymen to visit the Board of World Mission, and to spend a month with individual churches and uni- versities of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, including those in Ontario. Quebec and the Prairie Provinces. They are outstanding C'hris-tian educators. Chief Akpan was elected. just be- fore leaving, as vice-presiâ€" dent of t'he Christian Coun- cil of Nigeria. He is proâ€" chancellor and chairman of the governing council of the University of Nigeria. Mrs. Akpan is a kindergarten specialist and the head-mis- tress of a public school. 21 greét privile'ge 10 have such noiable people Ito listen to, and to meet them face to face. Chief Akpan spoke Ibo the people who attended the re- ception, and then answered questions for the 11/2 hours he had at his disposal before tlying -to Scotland. He is out- standing, highly intelligent. friendly and outgoing. It was The Women‘s League of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic wish to thank the many, many p‘eople who came to their bazaar. It was a great gathering. Those helping were wearing Ukra- inian costume or else bright checked skirts and white blouses. Christ the King Lutheran is holding a very special pot- luck dinner on December 2. Further information lalter. “There will be 3 Tea and Bake Sale at St. Vlvadimir’s on December 9 from 2 pm to GOOD OLD MODERN â€"â€" AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF THE MUSEUM OF MOD- ERN ART -â€" by Lynes Rus- sell. This book traces the amazing history of MOMA from gestation birth pangs and growing pains to its pleasant glorious maturity. Enthusiastic tributes are paid to the financial backing of the Rockefellers and Whit- neys. the zeal of its staff and the energy of its unique first EDWARIDIANS IN LOVE â€"by Anita Leslie. The author is well equipped to write of Edwardian times since she is the granddaughter of Leoni Jerome, sister of Jennie â€" Lady Randolph Churchill. She does so with wit. charm and 4-:30 a delightful aptitude for speculation. Edward. as Prince of Wales and King, emerges as courteous and tender-hearted but with a compulsive weakness for beautiful women. The scenes of staggering opulence and reckless intrigue in the great country homes is fascinating. (Nonâ€"fiction at Markham, Thornhill and Unionville.) THE WAY TO DUSTY DEATHâ€"by Alistair Maclean. This exciting story about rac- ing car drivers, their harried lives, and their ruthless con- tempt for the principles of safety and even of survival, is grippingly told with all the novelistic skill readers havv come to expect from this author. 1Fiction at Markham. Thornhill and Unionville.) director. Markham.) THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS â€" by John Bellairs. Hidden somewhere in the walls of the house in which the young hero lives is a magic clock that is capable of causing the end of the world. The boy and his uncle, a good wizard, search frantically to find the clock before the holocaust. The starkly eerie drawings of Edward Gorey heighten the suspense of this excellent novel for children. (Fiction at Markham, Thornhill and Unionville.) TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES SPARKSâ€"by Karl Mennin- ger, MD â€" A book which chronicles 50 years in the life of this endlessly compas- Edward, Prince Of Wales, And His Weakness For Beautiful Women (Non - fiction at 22. 12B 6/294; XX COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE This week history most 51 hill United will meet on November 26 at 6:30. The speaker will be Wayne Ben- nett, a well driller, Who re- cently returned from Ugan- da. He was there under the auspices of C‘USO, and will speak on CU‘SOâ€"What Is Lt? There will also be pictures to illustrate his talk. Mixed badminton has be- gun at the church on Thurs- days at 8 pm. Racquets and birds are available. Newcom- ers are most welcome. Con- tact Mrs. Mark McCrimmon at 889-2941 if you wish any further information. There is also a bowling league. Regulars and “Spares” are welcome Fri- day from 7 to 9:30 pm at Newt‘onbrook Bowl. Call Mrs. Rutlh Higgins at 889-7029 if you want to know more about it. The UCW on Uheirchurch’s anniversary year elected to raise money for Mission and Outreach by -a new method. The women decided to work by themselves, using their particular talents and ideas to make money. The project ends on December 11. The variety is amazing: floral arrangements, hair dressing, cooking specialties; babysit- sitting, sewing, crafts, typ- ing, selling fertilizerI! I really believe that if you wanted anything in particu- lar made, or any service, the UCW would come across. They were now very inter- ested in what they will have accomplished in the money making line. as well as hav- ing a good deal of fun and interest all year. to see their slides of their Visit last year in Sarrawack. East Malaysia, on November 27. Please phone them if you attend to comeâ€"8892191. The Senior Adults who meet at ’I‘hornhill United are holding a Bazaar on November 22 from 1-3 pm. There will be sewn goods, bake sale and tea room. Tea will cost 25c. A visit with Dr. Bob Mc- Clure? The Morley Honeys, 45 JC‘hn Street, are inviting all those who are interested sionate man, famed for his brilliance as a psychiatrist, his crusades for penal re- form, and his establishment of the Menninger Clinic in Topeka. (Non â€"fiction at Thornhill.) LOOK FOR THESE TI- TLES AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. Neighborhood Notes Mrs. Pearl Dubkowski of Sixteen-1h Avenue just re- turned fl‘um a trip to Sas- katchewan. This was a happy and sad occasion for Mrs. Dubkowski. She visited close relatives in Saskatoon, Wa- kaw and surrounding dis- ‘icts. While in Wa'xaw she died the graves of her unwed mother, father and r:l:1tives. In memory to them .1119 placed wreaths on the graves. Happy Birthday greetings to Mrs. Lynn Jones formally of Duncan Road, who will add another one on Novem- ber ‘24. The NEWMARKET: Residential hydro rates will go up bet- ween 11 and 12 percent in January, although Ontario Hydro wholes-ale rates to municipal utilities have only increased an average 7% percent. It will be the se- cond major increase in New- market within a year. ‘New- market Ihydro rates jumped 12 percent last April. North Richvale NEWS 3 Men‘s United 5 Saturday classes in y, dancing, succeSSful. Correspondent: Mrs. Louise Gore 9644 Yonge St. 884-5634 Club and mid- language. etc., are EYEGLASS PRESCRIPTIONS FlllED CONTACT lENSES hard 8.- soft MODERN FRAME STYLES CUSTOM MADE FRAMES SAFETY GLASSES FOR WORK 0R PLAY OPEN; MON-FRI IO A.M. â€" 10 PM SAT 10 A‘M,â€"6 P.M News from E. J. Sand Junior Public is that a week ago Tuesday a selection of students from grade 1 up went to the Royal Winter Fair. We have comments from two of them on this outing: School News “I was in Mrs. Adam’s group. She said we could do anything we wanted and to be back at 1:45 pm. Greg Carl, Doug Still, Ian Morri- son and I went in a group to- gether. Firstrwe went to the arena and saw the cows. Then we went to see the horses. There we saw Lor- raine and Joanne and they said they wanted Number 490 to win. but he didn’t. “Then we decided to buy our lunch and we sat in the arena. After lunch we went to the information booth and asked them where the sheep were and went to see them and the poultry. I got thirsty and asked Doug if I could borrow 75c for some apple cider. He agreed. “Then it was time to go home, so We went outside but couldn’t find the bus. About 10 minutes later the bus driv- er brought the bus and we went home.” MIKE MOORE “At the Royal Winter Fair I liked the horses the best. I like to judge for myself and compare my choice to the judges.” Horses are my fav- orite animal. They’re grace- ful and beautiful. There was a Clydesdale and a Bel- gian, kinds of work horses. I love horses." BY MARGARET GOVAN North Thomhill Correspondent For lsvt Langs-taff Guide The Canada Cord, the highest award a Girl Guide can achieve, was won this year by four members of 1st Langstaff Girl Guide Company. The girls received their Canada Cords in a ceremony during an Open House October 22 at Lang- staff Public School, Uplands Avenue and Yonge Street, Town of Vaughan. The girls and some of the dedicated leaders who helped make it all possible (left to right) include, in the back row, Company Captain Mrs. Giselle Nietzert of 32 Romfield Cir- cuit, Thornhill; York South Division Camp Advisor Mrs. Gladys Redburn of 28 Benfer Road, Richmond Hill; York South Division Commissioner Mrs. Joan Wood of 162 Maple Avenue, Richmond Hill; Company Lieutenant Miss Margaret LORRAINE DYSART Thursday of last week the selected Sand classes made their second and final visit to the Thurwsday noon con- certs at Seneca College. Leigh Melinyshin com- ments, “We saw and heard Chico Valle, playing Latin American music, David Phillip who was playing a flamenco guitat; and Paula Moreno. a Spanish dancer. I like Paula best because she danced so well to the music, played by David on. his gui- tar. Each time she appeared she wore a different dress-â€" one was red and black and long and one was green with white polka. dots. She used castinets and her shoes click- ed to the music also. “Paula was very graceful with her hands when she danced. “I would like to go to Seneca College every Thurs- day, because they always have something different." South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News 223-5168 CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOUR â€" PHONE 889-5205 - 366-1720 4 First langstaff Guides Win Canada C 0rd: Company October 22 was a very important day. The Girl Guides' highest award, The Canada; 00rd, was pre- Under the modified year school plan laid down by the Ministry of Education, the parents of the Sand pupils will be urged to come to the school Tuesday afternoon of next week between the hours of 1 and 5 pm to meet the teachers as a followâ€"up to the issuing of report cards. In event of serious snow- storms or weather dangerous for driving those students of 'E. J. Sand, who rely on school bus service, will learn of cancellations due to weather on radio stations CFGM and CFRB Many students‘ of this school have entered the Win A Book Contest. The contest started last week and those entering must read a book and submit a report on its contents. The students sub- mitting the best reports win. No names of winners have been announced as yet. Howard Hunt of Clark Avâ€" enue is the new president of the E. J. Sand Home and School Association. He succeeds Mrs. Pat Dandelle, who succeeded him in the chair. At Henderson Avenue Pub- lic Monday afternoon the students will be excused and their parents will be invited to the school to meet with the teachers. Mrs. Jeannette Scott will take her grade 1 class to tour the fire hall on John Street Thursday of next week. Leslie Carroll and her Good Companions are pre- senting a program on the proper care of animals Wed- nesday of next week at 1:30 106 Bayview Glen Public Tues- day afternoon of next week will dismiss the pupils and invite parents to visit the school to receive a direct progress report on their children from the teachers. December 3 is the next professional development day for the teachers of Area 3. parents are reminded. This means the youngsters will be homeâ€"sorry! Neighborhood Notes Friday of last week he re- turned home from Wellesley Hospital in Toronto where he had been for 10 days for surgery. Saturday he was Friends, neighbors and cus- tomers of Arthur Watling of Clark Avenue. who is the proprietor of the Clark Variety Store, same location, are saddened to learn that he is back in hospital after being home only one day. “The Liberal” requires a responsible boy or girl for an established paper route in the Romfield Circuit area of Thornhill. This is an excellent opportunity to earn some extra pocket money. 7. - _ .. . . an; _P_le_z_1_s'é"l3hone Dinah Darlington at 884- 1105 for further details. fbr grades kindergarten CARRIER sented to four girls, Michelle Clusiau, Tanis Ma‘na'han, Brenda Masson and Deborah Woolston. rushed back to the same 1 pital. His wife reports ‘ he may require further gery. Monday she said was resting comfortably. Mrs. Watling was most de- lighted and thankful to all the many people who came forward to help her with the store in her time of crisis. especially the young people. Mr. Watling’s m a n y friends and neighbors are wishing a full and speedy recovery for him. Last week’s issue mis- takenly reported the objec- tive of the Doncaster Com- munity Ladies‘ Club as $40. for their penny auction. It should have been $50. They realized $49.50 and made up the 500 balance from club funds. l tures Birthday greetings this week go out to Joy Barring- ton, 100 Clark Avenue, who will enjoy her 11th Monday. Cubs and Scouts The 8th Thornhill Cub and Scouts report a gratifying success with their garbage bag sale. Their margin of profit is not yet known as they still have some bags left. They would appreciate hearing from willing pur- Chasers. They contribute the success of this venture to the kind co-operatiou of the lst and 2nd Ihornhill groups who permitted them to sell their products in the other groups’ areas. The 8th Thomhill group is most thankful to the other two groups for this gesture of goodwill. Thursday of next week the 8th Thornhill “B” Cub Pack will visit the McLaughlin Planetarium in Toronto, in place of their regular meet- ing. Church News ’I‘hornhill CGIT girls en- joyed a performance of the Ice Capades at Maple Leaf Gardens November 14. The four new members initiated November 7 were Ruth Mac- Eachen, Sharon Ford, Karen Clancy and Fran Walker. If you like to accompany or assist with church music (playing guitar. banjo, sitar. violin, etc.) you and your in- strument are needed. Please call Director of Music Gord- {JrnwFleming (Thornhill Um't- ed Church) at 884-6774. Thomhill United Men’s Club will learn about CUSO November 26 from Wayne Bennett, a well-driller re- cently returned from Uganda. The time is 6:30 pm and a delicious meal will precede the talk with beautiful pic- Harper of 15 Uplands Avenue, Langstaff; and North District Commissioner Mrs. Betty Ball of Avenue, Langstaff. The four Canada Cord winners in the front row (left to right) are Brenda Masson, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Masson of 29 Silver Aspen Drive. North Thornhill; Tanis Manahan, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Man- ahan, 48 Silver Aspen Drive; Michelle Clusiau, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Clusiau, 58 Silver Aspen Drive; and Deborah Woolston, 14, a student at Thornlea Secondary School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woolston of 79 Weeping Willow Lane, North Thornhill. The other three winners are students at Royal Orchard Public School. hos‘ that sur- To earn the Canada Cord the girls have not only to be extremely efficient Guides, but also possess all round camping, homemaking, nurs- ing and other athletic skills. Too they have to show exten- sive knowledge of Canadian and Guiding history, nature lore and service agencies. They are expected to be of service in their community for an extended period of time. ALWAYS HELPFUL All four girls have excel- led in all these areas :as well as being good patrol leaders, always ready to lend a hand. After an hour’s teaching of first aid. nature lore and friend - to - the - handicap- ped badge work, the presenâ€" tation ceremony took place. A very impressive candle ce- remony was led by a color party. The ceremony was plan- ned as part of the company’s Open House. Many parents as well as Brownies from the 151: Langstaff Brownie Pack were present. GIiests of ‘honor included Division Commissioner Mrs. Joan Wood. District Oom- Looking for an . . . I ’ (HONEST MECHANIC . ‘ Ring Funeral Home BYRON E. RING 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHILL 889-7783 Thornhill Lions Club Every Wednesday YORK FARMERS’ MARKET STARTING TIME - 8 PM. EARLY BIRDS â€" 7:40 PM. MINIMUM JACKPOT .â€" $600. BINGO (Photo by Paul Woolsgon) Langstaff; and Thornhlll ,S '1 won the d being one chosen from York South Di» Tahis 7 last summer ~also signal honor of of two girls 1-' vision to attend the inter- '5 national Girl Scout :5 Ship camp in Ohio. 6‘ hill North District k g d ). leader- Thom- includes four Guide companies and five Brownie Packs. lst Langstaff Guide Company is an extra large company with 42 members. missioner Mrs. BetJty Ball and Division Camp Advisor Mrs. Gladys Redburn. 3 YEARS’ WORK These four Canada CON! Guides put in three years of hard work to achieve their awards. Brenda, Tanis and Michelle were Brownies be- fore becoming Guides. Ac- cording to a Guiding official, the winning of these awards by the girls also reflects the necessary dedication and strength of the lst Langstaff Company leadership. Find a buyer through a classified ad in “The Liberal" on sale every Thursday. It’s easy to place your ad. Just call 884-1105 or 884-1983 FOR FAST RESULTS. SELLING YOUR BOAT? 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