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The Liberal, 13 Dec 1973, p. 17

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9 am: to 8 p.m. 7 '7 \ 5 Sunday: E 10 am. to 7 p.m. “3 AWWIMMIWMWMIBORM e- -c--- In compliance withrthis cede, “The Liberal” reserves the right to make the necessary changes in advertising copy. prohibits discrimination because marital status, race, creed, coloul ancestry, or place _of origin. ygtlguo ADVERTISERS Mr. Stephenson pilotted his own plane with his wife as navigator. Their first stop was at Cozenel, Mexico, then they went on to San Salvador. Panama, Vene- zuela, Barbados, and back to Sarasota, Florida for a two- week visit with Mr. Stephen- son's parents. From Sarasota the Stephensons and guests did a bit of islandâ€"hopping before returning home. Ward 4 Councillor David Stephenson and Mrs. Step- henson. 92 Laverock Avenue, returned last week wrom a flying trip to Mexico, South America and Florida. They were accompanied by Pat and Jim Morley of Calgary, formerly of Richmond Hill. Miss Brewer. who is well known for 'her achievements with the Mic Mac girls' soft- ball team, had spinal sur- gery performed about a year ago, and she hopes this will be the last suc‘h operation. She expects to be home with her family for Christmas. Miss Louise Brewer of Alper Street was admitted 'to East General Hospital in Metro last Tuesday, and on Friday underwent further spinal surgery. She spent the weekend in the intensive care unit, but her condition is improving and it is expec- ted that she will be back in a room early this week. At the Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Coxford and their family, .Nancy, Stephen and Susan, 101 Vaughan Road, were pictured on the from cover of the November issue of "Gossip!", “Canada’s Maga- zine for the Carriage Trade”. They are pictured in an in- formal group on the lawn of their charming home against a background of mature shade trees and evergreens.- Please note that garbage normally picked up on Tuesdays, December 25th and January 1st will be picked up on Monday, December 24th, and Monday, December 31st, for these weeks on y. ' TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL NOTICE RE: GARBAGE PICK-UP CHRISTMAS 8. NEW YEAR'S DAYS mutuuxauulxxnuuxxmmmmumu ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND HILL AI ation because of age, sex, ‘, creed, colour, nationality, For information and part- ners call Marie Cole, 773- 4280. Friday north-south win- ners were Bob Dunn and Rose Jenkinson, and east- west winners were Edna Dunn and Sandy Jenkinson. On Wednesday the win- ners in the open pairs tour- nament were Grace Saunders and Rose Mon-ell first and Edith Windsor and Mabel Howe second. The winners of the AC‘BL membership game at the duplicate bridge club Decem- ber 3 were Edna and Bob Dunn first and Marie and Stewart Cole second. At the Sunday morning service in St. Mary’s Angli- can, memorial gifts of two burses. two veils and an an- t‘ependium were dedicated in loving memory of Clark Ca- meron. They were given by his parents, Adelaide and Earl Cameron, 389 Tareyton Road, his brother and his grandfather. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Joyce Jay and Eileen Blake are inviting the public to an open 'house display of pottery and ceramics from 10:30 am to 4 pm in the studio at Mrs. Jay‘s home, 289 Elmwood Avenue. Coffee and cookies will be served. Mrs. Jean Smith, 126 Lu- cas Street, was the winner of the $500 jackpot at the Richmond Hill Lions Club bingo Tuesday night. Want to make new friends, have a good time, help your community and have some spare time to give? Contact Richmond Hill Kinsmen President Tom Heatherington at 884- 2535. v'hl u nuns Presentations; of a clock possibility ( and desk setg’yere made to able to pun the retiring Deputy Chief by land in the Chief Bruce Crawford and bility of th! Judge William Lyon, chair- no provision man of the York Police Com- of the title ( mission. The Citi Constable Jack Taylor, who Group state was emcee for the evening, the need 1 presented Mr: Shimmin withlhousing. but a well-stuffed wallet contain-{ways of prm ing the night‘s proceeds. Iconsidered i Chief Sherman also pre- factors affec sented him with a sheaf of housing and telegrams from well wishers. 0f the town During the evening. a this- is-your-life film was shown of Mr. Shimmin, starting with when he was still.in short pants. Police Chief Albert Sfi'ennan of Niagara Regional Police, and his Deputy Chief, James Gayder. The film was made by Sen geant William Langman and Constable Doug Young of the York Police. Attending the function beâ€" :idfs hi§ifellow officers. were 7,....... _ cu“.-- _- .- Former York Regional this time. but wanted to let Deputy Police Chief, William the planning committee and Shimmin. was honored by his staff know of its objections associates at a stag last week and their basis. at Richmond Hill Legion. The letter called for inves- Mr. Shimmin retired De- cember 9 to join the Ontario Police Commission in an ad- visory capacity. Honor Shimmin At Police Stag who has not yet indicated their intention to be presen't should make flheir own ar- rangements regarding pre- sents for their children. For information call 881-1325 or 635-5243. In addition to the fun and frolic and gifts from Santa, there will be two presenta- tion made by the children of the “Father of the Year” and the “Mother of the Year". All single parents and their children are welcome. but all arrangements have been completed, and anyone The One Parent Families Association of Richmond Hill (formerly Parents With- out Partners) are having their children's Christmas Party on Sunday from 1:30 to 5 pm in St. Mary's Angli- can, north-west corner of Yonge Street and Vaughan Road. The sorority is now look- ing forward to the secret pal Christmas Exchange to 'be held with Eta Sigma Chap- ter in Thornhill. Gifts are to be labelled with a baby picture of the contributor to assist the secret pal in iden- tifying their source. The members were de- lighted with the advice and suggestions which will enable them to become involved in the world of antiques. Miss Dora Lamb' of King- hom Antiques was the guest speaker at a regular meeting of Delta Lambda ghapter, Beta Sigma Phi, at the home (.f Hilda Baxter, 247 Harry- gan Crescent. The title of the program was "Obsolete or Precious", and Miss Lamb led a very interesting discus- sion touching on antiques and our Canadian 'heritage, present day craftmanship and planned obsolescence. Three young people from Shaw Colleges were among those who received their dri‘p- lomas at recent graduation ceremonies at Eaton’s Audi- torium. Leah MacDonald, 390 Crosby Avenue gradu- ated with 'honors in an ac- celerated business coure, Lynn Horwood, 211 Mill Street also graduated in an accelerated business course, and Janice Jones, 210 Rich- mond Street was a secre- tarial course graduate. To ensure publication in the next issue, news should be in “The Liberal” office. 63 Yonge Street South, b'y Monday, or tele- phone Social Editor Mar- garet Lade, 884-1105 or 884-8177. What is ,happening in your family, in your neigh- borhood, your club. office, church or community dur- ing the holiday season? Keep your friends in- formed through “lt’s Hap- pening In The Hill’, a free news service for our read- ers. St. Mary’s Anglican Parish Secretary Audrey Armstrong went into York Central Hos- pital last week for surgery, and at last report was pro- gressing favorably. Betty Tyndall has taken over as parish secretary, aided by office volunteers. For the last minute Christ- mas Shopper, Pakistan Em- broideries are available at the home of Mrs. Gail Johns- ton, 414 Alper Street, p‘hone 884-7198. Proceeds go to aid Pakistanis who have little other source of income, but produce unusually beautiful and delicate embroideries. The Citizens' Advisory Group stated it recognizes the need for low income housing. but feels that many ways of providing it must be considered in relation to all factors affecting this form of housing and the Official Plan The committee also feels that more information must be made available concerning financial aspects of the de- velopment. These include the financial capability of the developer to carry out the development and maintain it over a long period of time; possibility of tenants being able to purchase title to the land in the future; and sta- bility of the development if no provision for the purchase of the title exists. The letter called for inves- tigation of the following as- pects: effects of the develop- ment on the ground water system, effect of the lack of ground tenure, effect on the public transportation system of providing low income housing in a location remote from shops, schools. libraries, recreation, etc. The group expressed its gratification that council vot- ed in favor of deferring any further consideration of the development November 26 at this time, but wanted to let The proposed modular home park project on 19th Avenue does not conform to the region’s plan for rural development, does not con- form to the Official Plan of the Town of Richmond Hill ‘and municipal services for ‘water and sewage are not available in close proximity to the site. These objections were contained in a letter from the Citizens Advisory Group to Richmond Hill Council’s Planning CommiL: tee. dated November 30. The letter was signed by co-chair- men Pat Bedford, Marylo Graham and Buster Vermeu- len. Hill Advisory Group Formally Objects Modular Home Park Cameron. assisted by Miss Annie Marsh, Mrs. Norman Cates and Mrs. William Wal- lace. Carols were sung ac- companied by Mrs. Wallace on the piano. Mrs. Elsie MacKay presiâ€" ded and opened the meeting with a Christmas story and prayer. The service of wor- ship was led by Mrs. Archie Miss Brillinger reported that the missionary work in Zambia has been going on for the past 70 years and at present the native people are beginning to take over slow- ly, but don’t want to take over without help. Miss Velma Brillinger, a missionary on furloug‘h, from Zambia, Africa, was guest speaker at the December meeting of the Presbyterian WMS held in the church hall December 6. Miss Brillinger has spent 17 years in Zambia and her audience was en- grossed with ~her account of the work there, highlighted by beautiful colored slides. They were particularly im- pressed by the colorful disâ€"i plays of poinsettias and lilies growing outdoors. A red Centennial Candle glea-med on the refreshment table, and Mrs. Marilyn Mc- Gregor assisted the hostess on this festive occasion. Everyone enjoyed the fun relays and party games, es- pecially “What Am I?” â€" the mystery object being a beautiful Christmas Table centrepiece created by Orpha Stone and won by Thelma Long. The Richmond Hill Wo- men’s Progressive Conserva- tive Association were enter- tained at a Pro-Christmas Party on 'November 27 at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Price, Fernleig‘h Circle North. The seniors extend their thanks to George Taylor, Percy Jones, Bert Pattenden and Mrs. Anna Holz for or- ganizing this afternoon of fun and social activity. There were prizes for bingo and euc'hre. and no one lef-t with- out some little memento of ‘the afternoon. It wag surprising to see how many useful articles can still be obtained for 50¢ or less. Each one brought a small gif-t on which -a 50c limit had been set, and each in turn received a numbered ticket. At the end of the afternoon the tickets were dmwn and gifts presented to the holder. On December 8 about 75 members of Richmond Hill Senior Citizens' Club and friends met at the clubroom for an enjoyable afternoon of bingo and euchre. Senior Citizens FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES Bayview Music Teacher Ray Barton will be in charge of rest of the program, which begins at 8 pm. Tic- kets may be obtained from band or choir members, or telephone 884-4453, Mr. Cable was commis- sioned by the Arts Council of Ontario to write a Chri‘st~ mas composition for the band and choir, and he will be present to conduct the premiere performance in St. Matthew’s United, Crosby Avenue, on Wednesday of next week. The “Sounds of Christmas" concert to be presented next week by the Bayview Secon- dary School Band and Plea- santville Public School Choir will feature a special selec- tion written and conducted by the renowned Metro Composer-Arranger Howard Cable. The meeting of Richmond Hill Ward 4 Ratepayers sheduled for December 10 has been postponed. It will take place at 8 pm January 7 in the chapel of St. Mary’s Anglican, Yonge Street South at Vaughan Road. Of- ficers for the new year will be elected at this meeting. ST. MATTHEW'S UNITED CHURCH USE CHRISTMAS SEALS SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS Adult tickets $1.50 from hand or choir “Miss Jamaica”, Patricia Yuen (right), who placed third in the “Miss World” beauty contest in England recently, passed through Metro on her way back home to where the sun shines seven days a week. She is no stranger to Metro, having visited the area last month as part of her “Miss Jamaica” prize trip, which was offered by Air Canada. She Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 1973 TIME: 8 PM. ,‘I "Miss lama/ca " Rmn I :nrtains Bayview Secondary School Band and Pleasantville Public School Choir present members or phone 884â€"4453 Mrs. McIntosh was deter- mined that it would not be a dull party. So there was a huge birthday cake and champagne all around, with fellow residents and staff joining in the festivities. There were many birthday Nursing home officials asked relatives to space their birthday visits so as not to create too much excite- mem. There were neices, nephews, cousins, dropping in on Saturday and Sunday as well as the larger group that attended the reception Monday. BORN IN VITTORIA Born in Vittonia, about 10 miles wesi of Port Dover, the twins, both widows with no children, have lived in Norfolk County all their lives. They moved into the Port Dover nursing home about two years ago. Another Richmond. Hill guest at the Monday recep- tion was Mrs. Elsie MacKay of Arnold Crescent, a cousin of the three sisters. Dr. Mason’s mother, Mrs. Myra Mason, 96, was also present at the party. A resi- dent of Villa Private Hos- pital on Bathurst Street, she drove to Port Dover with her daughter, Dorothy Douglas and her husband, Earl, of Sudlbury. Dr. Wal-ter Mason and his wife, Iris, of Ahorn Gardens, Cachet Country Club, travel- led to Port Dover Monday to join in the 100th birthday celebrations of Canada’s 01- dest twins, Dr. Mason’s aunts, Mrs. Edith McIntosh and Mrs. Eva McBride. Sister, 96 Present At 100th Birthday Party Canada's Oldest Twins Mrs. McBride almost mis- sed the party. She broke her 'hip «about six weeks ago and spent several weels in Norfolk General Hospital in S i m c o e. Fortunately the fracture mended in time for her to join her sisters, friends and'relau’ves on the big day. cards and best wishes from the Queen, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Pre- mier William Davis. FAMILY OF 6 Born McInnes, Mrs. Mc- Intosh, Mrs. McBride and Mrs. Mason are the survi- vors of a family of six. They were predeceased by three brothers. ‘ lEVENDALE PASTRY 8. DELICATESSEN ORDERVNOW . . . FOR CHRISTMAS, 884-6691 VEGETABLE HEALTH 2 ROLLS This Week’s Special! _\\.\\\. Ililln... -“\1:1, iNEWf :TNEWs‘ {NEWS is pictured here at the Constellation Hotel with Yolanda Powell, daughter of Jamaica’s Trade Commissioner to Canada, Danny Powell, and Mrs. Powell of Wenlock Street. The Powell Family are long-time residents of Rich- mond Hill, and Yolanda is a student at Bay- view Secondary School. 22 LEVENDALE RD., SOUTH SIDE RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE 383 YONGE STREET NORTH â€"R|CHMOND HILL Gingerbread Houses 0 Plum Puddings o Almond Rings 0 Rum Balls Yule Logs (white or chocolate) 0 Almond Sticks 0 Weihnachts Stollen Black Forest Cake 0 Petite Fours 0 Shortbread 0 Christmas Cookies Cheese Straws 0 Cocktail Sausage Rolls 0 Patty Shells o Almond Paste HOUSE of BARON FOR APPOINTMENT: 884-6971 i/35¢ eclalizing in BLACK HAWK MOTOR INN n ' § . 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