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A donation of $50 was re- ceived. with great surprise and delight, by the Doncaster Community Ladies Club at the Christmas season. The gift came from Gord Clow Celebrating birthdays Tues- day are twins Mark and Joseph Trudel. 53 Woodward Avenue, who will be 13. Having birthdays Sunday are Melody Phinnemore of Elgin Avenue' and Michael Trudel of 53 Woodward Ave- nue. Melody marks her 11th and Michael his 18th. John Naismith. 61 Clark Avenue. will celebrate his 17th Monday and the next day his sister, Jennifer. will be 12. Celebrating tomorrow will be Wendy Browning, 37 Clarke Avenue; Andrew Dean. 41 Morgan Avenue; and David Sidwell, 14 Multi- flora Place. Wendy will be 13, Andrew will be 14 and David will be 11 years old. A chess tournament for all York County will be starting at the end of January. Pupils in Area 3 in the elementary section (up to grade 8) will be competing at Woodland Senior January 26 and 27. The entry fee is $1.50, which is $1.50, which is used for prizes and operating expen- ses. Neighborhood Notes Birthday greetings are ex- tended to the following youngsters this week. The chess club will soon become active. There will be an opportunity for pupils wishing to learn the game of chess to do so in the new school year, after lunch or after school. The Catherine Frazer tro- phy will once again be com- peted for. Due to a two-day profes- sional development period January 3 and 4, involving all local teachers. schools in Area 3 of the York County Board of Education will open January 7, E. J. Sand Junior Public reported that the junior ping pong tournament is progress- ing well, and cosom hockey inter-mural play will begin in the new year. This program gets under- way at 7:30 pm. The second segment is at 7:45 and the presentations by the guidance counsellors of each secondary school is scheduled for 8:45 pm. Donald Anderson will rep- resent Thomlea Secondary and Casper Guggino will be on hand for Thornhill Sec- ondary. Both are guidance counsellors for their respec- tive schools. This program will conclude with coffee being served 10 the parents, students and guests in attendance. A three- part presentation of introduction of grade 8 students into high school and advanced programming eval- uation by the two local sec- ondary schools will take place next Wednesday at Woodland Senior Public for the benefit of the students and their parents. January 1. 1550. A beau- tiful day, cold. bright, and with excellent snow condi- tions. The Indians in the village nearest Thornhill, had a games day. Snow snakes (these were long, jav- elin like pieces of wood. shaped' slightly, and were thrown in such a way as to slide a great distance, the one going furthest being the winner) were much in evi- dence. Some of the child- ren went tobogganing. Other games were played. School News Since my news has run out. and I am afraid that social news made out of whole cloth, would neither apeal to the editor or to you, I am falling back on what might have happened (and probably did) in the days long since past. South Thornhill 8. Bayview Glen I have great sympathy with the woman who was the social correspondent in a small northern village. She also was the only tele- phone operator. One day her resignation appeared in the local paper: "Since dial telephones have come in, I have to give up the paper- job. I have no means of keeping track." Your Thornhill corres- pondent is feeling a little browned off at the moment. There must be all kinds of social activities in full swing these days but none of you telephone about them. Cer- tainly people go a-visiting. or are visited. And there are small parties and large ones, but unless I watch the number of cars in front of a house I have no means of telling who is doing what. Social News Wanted 18 CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOUR PHONE 889-5205 - 366-1720 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Jay; 1974 Holy Trinity Anglican Cou- ples Club will enjoy a hay ride and toboggan party at the Robinson Farm. Bayvlew Avenue, north of the Thorn- lea Secondary School Janu- ary 13. All welcome. Come and enjoy the fun. For the needy, the Help- mate - Information clothing depot has good clean used clothing for all persons at low bazaar prices available every “hiesday morning from 9:30 to 12 noon. For other times, please call Mrs. Jean Bryce at 889-5102 for special arrangements to visit the centre. The Thornhill Area Recre- ation Committee, at PO Box 142, sends word that they are arranging ski instruction again for public school stu- dents in the Thornhill area starting January 9 at the Honey Pot Ski Lodge. Bible Sunday comes in January at Thornhill United and the congregation is re- minded of the needs of the Bible Society. The Thornhill branch has raised $2,899 this year. Unfortunately the pro- ject to supply New Testa- ments to Tanzania fell short by $1,276. Special envelopes for contributions are avail- able at the church which may be handed to Rev. Egerton Peacock or mailed to Alex Brown, branch manager, 97 Elgin Street. Thornhill. Lessons will take place at 3:30 pm and pupils will be picked up by a bus which will stop by or near the E. J. Sand Junior between 2:45 and 3 pm. The recreation committee will send a note All departments of the Thomhill United Sunday school will resume January 6. The nursery and kindergar- ten classes did not close dur- ing the holiday season. to you on request and a flyer will be distributed through the schools. Further informa- tion may be obtained by call- ing 366-7311. Church News Raising their own funds, this active group of women provides numerous public service functions and aid to local families, individuals and students with cash. goods or services as called for. The surprise of the Ladies' Club is, of course, that they do not solicit donations. and family of Owen Sound. The Clows had been long- time residents of Doncaster before returning to Owen Sound more than a year ago. They resided at 57 Clark Avenue. January 1, 1820: Colonel G. W. Cruikshank opened his house (known now as Heintzman House) to the community at large. People came from as far as Toronto and Holland Landing. Owing to a very sudden and unex- pected thaw (there were no weather reports) many peo- ple had to remain for sev- eral days. His 13-room house and the closest neighbors' houses all overflowed. January 1, 1829: “Mr. Mc- Mullen came in to borrow a compass. He wished to track a deer. He was a pictur- The following social ev- ents are gleaned from Mary O'Brien’s Journal: January 1, 1795: The Ger- _man Settlers had set up a Christmas tree the week be- fore at German Mills. They held a dance which was a great success, with a large stag line! Due to present circumstances the clothes were all work-a-day ones. January 1, 1794; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller, the first settlers in Thornhill, were too busy trying to make a living to be aware of the date. They carried on as usual, and had a dinner of potatoes and smoked veni- son. January 1, 1650. A group of couriers des bois got to- gether to celebrate New Year's Day. There was a great feast which included Whitefish, venison, Brunswick stew (squirrels), and a des- sert of bread and maple syr- up which had been obtained by a trade with the Indians. Everybody ate too much. ' Your correspondent in- vites you to call him, at the above phone numbers. if you know of items of interest to our readers. We appreciate items such as children‘s birthdays, ser- ious illness, deaths, wed- dings. adventures, import- ant achievements interest- ing vacation stories and anniversaries, etc. involv- ing residents of South Thornhill. including Don- caster, Highland Park. Bay- view Glen, Thornlea and Grandview area. There was a great deal of fun and no squabbling. Austin told the court he thought Langer was dead when he and attendant Rob- The ambulance turned over and burst into flames after being in collision with a car at Finch Avenue and Leslie Street. Judge William Camblin said there was “a reasonable doubt" that Austin was re- sponsible for the crash, which burned an emergency patient being taken to North York General Hospital. The pa- tient. Paul Langer, 31. of 30 Wild Rose, Thomhill, was receiving oxygen at the time. Maughm. Formidable in- deed were the two spectres in the author’s life, his i1- lustrious father, at one time the Lord Chancellor of England, and his famous uncle, Somerset Maughm. This narrative of suffering. although it searches for causes of unhappiness, does not make weakness into virtue. The total honesty of the autobiography is shock- ing and pitiful. (Non-fic- tion at Unionville). THE FINGER OF SAT- URN â€"- by Victor Canning. Another winner from the pen of this master story- teller. Loyalty, love and action produce a tension which grips without release until the novel's startling climax. (Fiction at Mark- ham, Thornhill and Union- ville). WINDOW ON MY HEART, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF OLAVE, LADY BADENâ€" POWELL G. B. E AS TOLD TO MARY DREWERY. The May and December mar- riage between Lady Baden- Powell and her famous hus- band was a huge success. Both of the Baden-Powells received tremendous acclaim Donald Austin. 32, of 29 Romfield Circuit, Thornhill, was acquitted last week of a dangerous driving charge, resulting from an accident August 23 in which he ran his ambulance through a red light. Local “Writer Roy Clifton Chose Fantasy Land For Children’s Ecology Narrative ESCAPE F R O M THE ‘ for their work througho SHADOWS - (HIS AUTO- the world with the B. BIOGRAPHY) by Robin Scouts and the Girl Guide Emergency Patient Killed Thornhill Ambulance Driver ls Acquitted Of Dangerous Driving Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fisher spent Christmas in Port El- gin with Mrs. Fisher's son and family. He is working with the heavy water plant up there. In the New Year national honors Order of Canada list George Ignatieff was a re- cipient. Some people in Thornhill remember when the family were living in Thomhill. The Ignatieffs escaped to England after the Russian Revolution â€" Mr. Over and over again you hear about people doing their ‘Own Thing‘ and mak- ing a pleasant existence in spite of hardships. So much for the "olden days". Of Interest In Mary's own house. near Bathurst Street. there are now eight or 10 houses with- in the sound of a ‘bugle’. She also comments that on December 26 she and Fanny walked two miles to Richmond Hill. It had a Presbyterian Church, a store, a school, a tavern. There is a house every quarter of a mile on both sides of the street. “Later on, Antony (her brother) and 1, Richard and Fanny (another brother and sister-in-law) drove over in a sleigh to Mr. William Par- sons (his house was the one which served as the Thorn- hill Veterinary Clinic). The buffalo skin robes kept us very comfortable. It was a pleasant dinner, and after- wards there was enough snow light to drive home safely." Later that month: “A gay party at the Parsons’. They all expected Mrs. Draper to bring Dr. Daley's financee. Instead she brought her own husband who had an excel- lent singing voice." esque figure in a long jac- ket and trousers of orange- tawny homespun, and a red knitted jelly bag hat. His long gun was one or two feet longer than he. TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES Gary McColl, of Willow- dale. driver of the car, was not called on to testify. Stuart Forbes, lawyer for the defendant, said that it wasn't a case of dangerous driving. but one of a rather dangerous intersection. Half-way through the in- tersection Austin said he no- ticed car lights and pressed the accelerator of the ambu- lance to the floor. THE CITY BEYOND THE GATES â€" by N. Roy Clif- ton. ln order to take some plants and seeds to the sadâ€" faced people of a barren country, Janey-Ann searches to find a way through the fence which separates them from her own green and fertile land. The author of this ecological fantasy is the librarian at the Rich- mond Hill High School. (Fic- tion at Thornhill). MARK GERTLER -â€" by John Woodeson. A'first and long overdue biography of this controversial artist. His constant striving to perfect his talent, his poverty, his sickness and the strange lack of romantic fulfillment in his life makes his story a compiling one. Gertler's was just one of the suicides that occurred in the ang- uished group of artists of which he was a part. (Non- fiction at Thomhill). LOOK FOR THESE TIT- LES AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. Austin said he slowed to about 15 or 20 mph before entering the intersection. He said the practise was to stop and then go through if the traffic was clear. ert Munro picked him up at his home. “But I thought if I got him there (hospital) in a hurry we could possibly revive him." for their work throughout the world with the Boy Scouts and the Girl Guides. Less successful was Olave's relationship with certain members of her own family. (Non-fiction at Unionville.) Langer died of thermal burns complicated by drug abuse. If you are or know of someone who would like to join us please telephone me, Margaret Govan, 889â€"5372, for further information. We also need some people who can type, and would be de- lighted to have volunteers. Some of the senior citi- zens of Thomhill are inter- ested in starting a group who wish to record their childhoods for their own en- joyment and for anybody elso who cares to read them. They realize that in this ra-p- idly changing world their childhoods are so different from those experienced by children of today. and that whatever happens today is tomorrow's history. ThornhillPresbyterian held a very special musical service on the. evening of December 23. The choir presented "The Manger King", a Christmas Carol Cantata. The director was Walter Stothers, and the soloists were: Mrs. June Graham. Keith Barber, Norm Lightfoot, Mrs. Marg- uerite Wood, Roy Schatz. and Mrs. Nettie Winship. It was all a great suc- cess and both choir and congregation enjoyed it all. At the special Christmas Day Service â€" where every child was invited to bring a toy to show it “to us" â€" Janice Winship (aged 6) recited the New Testament Lesson. Senior Citizens The sons all made. a great contribution to their new country, particularly George who has been our represent- ative at United Nations and is now the Provost of Trin- ity College. Church News Ignatieff had been a gov- ernment ministerâ€"and then moved on to Canada. George was attending the university at this time. v They lived in Dr. John Reid's house on Elgin at Yonge Street (the famous Annswell). Ratepayers’ Chairman Gal- braith was commenting on a reply received from Markham Mayor Roman to Galbraith’s letter published in this newspaper last week repeating the ratepayer group's request for a stop to water supply fluoridation proceedings until the public had a chance to consider the issue. The new local regâ€" ional Town of Markham inâ€" cludes that portion of the Thornhill postal area north of Steeles Avenue, east of Yonge Street and south of Highway 7. WANT PLEBISCITE “Our major goal is to be assured that everyone in the Region of York will be in- formed (possibly through the use of water bill inserts) and aware of the proposed addition of fluoride to our general water supply. Also we urge council to recom- mend that a plebiscite must be held before a final decis- ion is made. “We thank ‘The Liberal“ newspaper for the interest your staff and readers have taken with regard to this important health topic," said Galbraith. Mayor Roman's reply to the South Thornhill Rate- payers was as follows (Româ€" an is also chairman of the York Region Council engin- eering committee): “Thank you for your letter of December 7 which was received December 14. In order to bring you com- pletely up to date with re- spect to fluoridation at the local council level, as well‘ as the Regional level, may I just review what has hap- pened to date. CITZEN’S REQUEST “Early in 1973 we receiv- ed a letter from a resident of South Thornhill, Rod Mackenzie of 16 St. Andres Court, requesting that water “Consequently. a resolu- tion was passed. copy of which is enclosed, that the Town of Markham ask the Regional Municipality of in Markham be fluoridated. Upon receipt of this letter the majority of council in- dicated that water in the Town of Markham should be fluoridated. Thousands of elementary school children packed the O’Keefe Centre December 20 for the National Ballet’s mat- inee presentation of “The Nutcracker”, the popular ballet set to the music of Tchaikowsky. The young people were enthralled by all the wonderful characters including the clockwork toys, the Nutcracker Prince, snow maidens, snow- men, Spanish, oriental, Chinese and Russian dancers, the “I only wish that this kind of informative response had been received following our initial inquiry last spring. Mayor (Anthony) Roman’s generous offer to discuss the fluoridation issue with our committee is very much appreciated and will’be accepted early in the New Year,” said South Thornhill Ratepayers’ Association Jack Galbraith of 9 Brightbay Crescent this week. Favor Fluoridation Vote MayorAndRatepayerHead JACK GALBRAITH Thornhiu Ratepayers The Sugar Plum Fairy And A Thorn/rill Admirer “I did present to council, prior to leaving. the nega- tive side of fluoridation as presented to me by Mrs. Anne Burton. president of the Citizens’ Rights Associa- tion. This lady mailed to me several editorials, per- iodicals, etc., which stressed the harmful effects of fluor- idated water. No LEGAL POWER “After the local council had dealt with the matter, the regional government fully analyzed the situation. One of the main points of the report. a copy of which is enclosed, is that the reg- ional corporation doesn't have the right to fluoridate the water. An application for legislation must be made York to fluoridate the water. At the time this meeting took place I was unable to be present. However, a number of people from varâ€" ious sectors of the town turned up in support of flu- oridationt iscover Sna Thornhill United Church, Dudley Avenue Worlds of Women, Wednesdays. 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.. $30 The Changing Family, Wednesdays. 1:15 - 3:15 p.m., $12 Nutrition for Today’s Family, Fridays, 9 - 12 am. $30 Basic Bookkeeping. Fridays, 1 -4 p.m.. $30 THORNHILL Register now â€" classes begin January 7 Free booklet with complete course details and other information: call 884-9901 If long distance, dial Zenith 31200 (except from 297 exchange) 3‘? SENECA COLLEGE This January. discover Seneca College's off-campus locations in Markham and Thornhill and one of these challenging dayâ€"time courses starting January 7. Markham Public Library, Main Street Worlds of Women. Tuesdays 9:1 5- 11 :45 am. $30 Introduction to Basic Psychology, Wednesdays, 9 - 12 am. $30 Basic Bookkeeping, Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m.. $30 Creative Writing. Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.. $30 MARKHAM OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY DUHIRIN SIR!” NORIH RRI klN(.(llV ()NIARIU HIM-ml “If you wish me to attend a meeting of your execu- tive to discuss the issue in detail, I would be only too happy to attend," said Mark- ham Mayor Roman in his letter to the South Thomhill Ratepayers' Association. “The regional council. at a meeting last month, pass- ed the necessary resolution requesting that the Province give favorable consideration to the legislation. There was very little debate over this particular point, simply because the regional council couldn’t take any action un- less they had the legislative authority. ROMAN FOR VOTE “The above information will give you the highlights of what has taken place with respect to this fluori- dation plan and I hope it will give your committee an opportunity to cement furâ€" ther. to the provincial govern- ment. “Personally, I feel that before fluoridation is im- plemented in the munic- ipality there should be a plebiscite held. This is the only way, in my opinion, that the ‘pros’ and 'cons' of fluoridation can be aired at various public meetings. Marzipan Shepherdesses, the waltzing flowers and all the many, many_cha§acters 3,th gavge a polished performance Following the excellent performance Laurie Smith, 11 Brightbay Crescent, a grade 8 pupil at Woodland Senio: Public School had the honor of presenting flowers to Prim: Ballerina Karen Kain who portrayed the Sugarplum Fair: in the ballet. They are seen in the above picture. § ,1" \\ 7 § - ,2 COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 7310 WOODBINE AVE. BARRY M. FISH and LAWRENCE H. 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