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orticultural Society Richmond Hill Horticultu- al Society will hold its first iceting 0f the new year in ichmond Hill Presbyterian unday School room (park- g at the rear) Yonge Street ou-th, next Tuesday at 8 m. Final plans were made or the presidents' confer- nce which will be held Jan- ary 31. The auxiliary is okirig forward to a good mout of all York Summit It will be “Color Photo Iontest Nite", and a good ttend‘ancc is hoped for. New members are very welcome. lve‘ryone bring a friend. (efrevs‘hmcnts will be served. York Summit District icout Ladies Auxiliary held ts January meeting at the rome of Helen Todd. Also iresent were Joan Robert- on, Marion Widdifield, Flo lnatiak, Shirley Fifield, 'oyce Wells and Arlene Ihatfield. )istrict rresidents BY MARGARET LADE white and Meltis, who suffer Inland Canadians, for the from hardship. Most of the nest part, mentally equate.area is in the Northwest .abrador with Siberia â€" alRiver Development, with the mowed-in wasteland with‘river “the other side of the pnly mineral resources to tracks" in dividing the com- edeem it. fortably off from those in a But it is really quite a more depressed socioeconomâ€" ice place with nice people.1c bracket. But it is really quite a lice place with nice people iccordiing to John Bookalam. :9, of Evahill Crescent in {ichmon‘d Hill. And John :hould know for he has been \orking as a guidance coun- ‘ellor at the Robert Leckie {igh School at Goose Bay, Labrador for about six nonths now. When he was home for the hristmas H 0 1 id a y 5, Mr. ookalam admitted that here is lots of sn0w in abrador, with temperatures {ten going down 'to â€"40 ‘egl‘ees, but the coldest he ad experienced was -20 egrees. and shortly before 0 left for Richmond Hill it ’as a warm 55 degrees and aining. ACTIVE COMMUNITY CENTRE 1 Snowfall averages about 55 inches in a year, but-in- crmittent warm spells, wind nd rain keep it from piling p ~0vcr the rooftops. There is lots of local ac- ivity. with a community cen- re. numerous clubs, dances, Yurling. two hockey rinks. Lunior and senior hockey, ymnasium and swimming 001, and just about every amin has at least one snow- while. A graduate of Richmond ill High School and York nivcrsity. majoring in psy- hology and holder of a achelor of education degree rom U of T, Mr. Bookalam as hired as an itinerant uidance counsellor, but the abrador East Integrated chool Board is.so heavily in ebt that it cannot afford to end him around the circuit f schools. RANSIENT POPULATION s a backup to Gander Air- ort. There are a number of hild-ren from the Canadian rmed Forces families liv- ng in the area. and others rom employees of the Mi- istry of Transport. This makes for a very mo- bile, transient school popu- lation with a large portion of pupils and teachers :9- maining in the area for only a few years The school where he is $3 uated has about 300 stu- lents. Most are bussed to :chool from Happy Valley, :vix miles away. Some come 'rom the US. International xirport nearby. which serves POCKETS OF POVERTY Most of the families are n reasonably comfortable :ircumstances. s ay 5 Mr. Bookalam. but there are also a number of families, both John Bookalam Teaching In Labrador Home For Holiday: Ladies Auxiliary Winner of the $500 jackpot at the bingo in St. Mary lm- maculate Roman Catholic Parish Hall on January 8 was Susan Nicholson, 69 Garden Avenue, Langs-t‘aff. A11 friends and former members of the 5th Rich- mond Hill Scout Ladies Auxiliary are invited to join the members in an evening of fun at nthe whist tables on the occasion of their 161th birthday. The date is Janua- ry 22, and the place; Rich- mond Hill United Church ladi'es’ parlor. Dr. Harold Silver of Wo- men's College Hospital will address the North York Chapter of the alumnao asâ€" sociation of Toronto General Hospital at its annual meet- ing February 4 at 8:30 pm. The meeting will take place in North York Library, 5126 Yonge Street, Willowdiale, and Dr. Silver‘s topic will be “Cosmetic Surgery". All graduate nurses are wel- come. The Robert Leckie High School, which is about 40 years old, accommodates stuâ€" dents from grade -8 to 11. Those who wish to continue with their education go to Memorial University in St. John's where -t-hey can take a grade 12 equivalent course, qualifying them for univer- sity admission. Others may go to one of the colleges or vocational schools in New- foundland. The p r o v in c e dccs not have a grade 13. Another venture he is anâ€" ticipating with pleasure is a trip to London. England, during the Easter break in April when he and two other teachers will be serving as guides and chaperones for the 16 students who are mak- ing the trip. They will all be paying “their own way. Teaching in Labrador has material as well as educatio- nal compensations. In order to ensure that the schools are adequately staffed, the Mi- nistry of Transport pays a “northern allowance" to sup- plement the teachers' sala- ries. (All provinces but Ontario and British Columbia man- age to bring their students up to university admission standards by the end of grade 12.) SIEw VOCATIONAL snoou year is Professor John Sax- Mr. Bookalam‘s school has no shops or commercial courses. Itoffers home eco- nomics for girls and econo- mics for boys. It also has a small gymnasium, and Mr. Bockalam is hoping to start tennis and badminton clubs, but the school board has no money for the equipment â€" rackets, balls, birds, nets. Fortunately for those who do not want a straight aca-, demic education, a new v0- cational school opened and this month students in grades 9 and 10 of the ge- neral courses at Goose Bay will be admit-ted to the new school. at ; Happy Valley in September, ton of the drama department of Queen's University. Following the performance on Opening night patrons will be invited to tour the theatre, meet the cast and enjoy a light snack with bar facilities. All this will be for the regular price of $2.50 per ticket but hurry. they're going fast! Tickets for this and the re- mainder of the run (Februa- ry 2 through February 16l are available from Dorothy Gummersall at 884-6948. for INFORMATION on CUSTOM-MADE Highlight of the long win- ter is an annual carnival in February when the schools are closed so that everyone can participate. “I am look- ing forward to it,” says Mr. Bookalam. “It is supposeii to be very impressive.” Also, to improve The qua- lity of education, a regional economics development grant was provided to assist in building and equipping the new vocational school. PLAN OVERSEAS TRIP The Richmond Hill Minor Soccer Association will be holding a dance on February 2 at 8 pm at >Lhe Masonic Hall, 112 Crosby Avenue. Tickets are available from Sam Johnston at 884-4928 or Andy Mason at 884â€"5841. The highlight of the 1974 financial campaign at St. Mary’s Anglican will be a pa- ris-h dinner January 29. This is the 104th campaign to be directed by Campaign Chair- man Stan Lancaster spread over the last 17 years. Tom and Marge Hethering- ton of 434 Lynett Crescent were hosts at a New Year’s Party on December 31. Guests included their friends in Kinsmen as well as neighbors and friends. The Hethering- 1on5 would like to thank all! thoseewho attended (54 peoâ€"; ple) and helped make thel party the success it was. The A‘CW of St. Gabriel's Anglican held its meeting January 9 in the church hall. Mrs. Pat Crane presented a film strip and led discussion Mn Hethm'mgton ‘is the Mexico. It was their first current president of the local real holiday in 11 years says Kinsmen Club and inv1tes Mrs. Hancey‘ a Richmond any young men 21 to 40 E0 Hill Regional Councillor â€"â€" a come 0‘” to a meeting as hls week with no meetings to guest to meet new friends. attend, meals to prepare' can Tom at 884'2535' dishes to wash or beds to * * * make, and sunshine guaran- They will be setting a pre- 10m. This will be the first or- dination to take place in the church in the 102-year hisâ€" tory of the parish. Tradition- ally new clergy in the Toron- to Diocese are ordained at St. James Cathedral in Metro. on “How To Stretch Your Food Dollar". Plans were discussed for the rummage sale which will be ‘held February 2 from 10 am 'to 12 noon. If any-one would like to donate good used clothing, small fumi- Lure, books or while elephant items they ma'y contact ei- ther Mrs. Betty Cowden, 884- 5397 or Mrs. Jean Elliott, 884â€"6577 to arrange pick-up. “Everything In The Gar- den” at the Curtain Club is doing well â€" the set:is well i under consnruction, lines me- i morlzed, costumes co-ordin-a-l ted. furniture selected and the backstage crew all at their posts in preparation for opening night on February! They will be setting a pre- cedent at St. Mary's Ang- lican Sunday at the 10:30 am service when Parish Intern Don Downer is ordained as a deacon by Rev. John Both- well, Bishop of Niagara. The parish's Honorary As- sistant Priest Rev. Fred Jack- son was the first person from within the parish to be 0 r d a i n e d. The ceremony took place at St. James. Mr. Downer has been work- ing in the parish since May. 1973, and is currently advi- sor to the youth group which meets on Wednesday even- ings .from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This group is open to any interested young p e r s o n from grade 7 up. The play. by Edward A1- bee. being directed by Tony Miller, is the club‘s entry in the Central Ontario Drama Festival. The adjudicator this year is Professor John Sax- ton of the drama department of Queen's University. per ticket â€" they're going fast Tickets for this mainder of mhe r Tickets for this and the re- mainder of mhe run (Februa- ry 2 through February 163 are available frqm Dorothy Gummersall at 884-6948. Many thanks are extended to the people who contribu- [Cd good warm clot.ng to me YWCA recently. It was uunraled up and sent to a Y group at me Mississauga In- uxan Reserve where 1t will be greatly appreciated. Remember the Business- men’s Luncheon February 5 at the Lions Hall, Centre Street East, sponsored by the Y. Tickets are available at the YWCA ollice, 25 Yonge Street Noth, 884-4811, for $2.50. Court Simcoe 1314, The independent Order of Fores- LCI‘S, hold their annual elec- Liun of officers on January 8. The executive for 1974 in~ eludes Chief Ranger Jack Cressy, George MacDonald, Preston Kelly, Joyce Clarke. Dorothy Clubine, Mr. and Mrs. Barry King. Mike Neib- ler, Doreen Oastveen, Geor- ge Edmed, Louis Gendreau. Al Kehrle and Blanche Kel- 1y. The installation of officers and dance will be held at the Lions Hall on February 2. Admission is by ticket only. ° Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Han- cey and son Arthur of Susâ€" sex Avenue spent New Year‘s Week at Acapulco, Mexico. It was their first real holiday in 11 years says Mrs. Hancey. a Richmond Hill Regional Councillor â€"â€" a The next meeting of Court Simcoe will be held on Feb- ruary 12 in the Lions Hall, Centre Street East, Rich- mond Hill, at 8:30 pm. All members are invited to at- tend and join in the activi- ties. ‘ It was a marvellous holi- day, she reports, with sunâ€" shine every day. The only flaw was that their hotel; rooms were on the highway' side of the building and the noise through the night made’ it almost imposrsible to sleep. A former chairman of Richmond Hill Planning Committee, Mrs. Hancey noted a great deal of d-eve- lcpmenl along the beach and an the mountain I side, With opulent villas ‘for wealthy Mexicans and regular visi- tors from other countries, as well as high-rise for increas- ing numbers of "cliff dwel- lers". The villas and their surroundings she described as “fantastic”. Arthur, 16, was distressed by the appalling poverty of many ‘of the native popula- tion, something that is not likely to be improved in this generation. He became friendly with a student from the University of Mexico who was anxious to try out his English on the tourists. The university in Mexico City is very, very large, and there is great competition among prospective students. Elementary school systems are booming and admission fees at the university very low. Education at all levels is heavily subsidized by a government dedicated to stamping out illiteracy in an attempt to educate the people to a level where they can cope with the vicious cycle of poverty, says Mrs. Hancey, 14 Levendale Rd 70mm ‘for women who deserve the best' There was a good atten-fl ldance considering the big‘ isnowfiall. and six new mem- bers were greeted. The group sang “Happy Birth-J day" [or a member whose birthday is in January. ‘ There were numerous an- nouncements: ‘ On January 24 there Will be a euchre. bridge and cribbage party at the club room. 71 Centre Street East, at 7:30 pm. All citizens, young and old. are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided by members of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Delta Lambda Chapter of Richmond Hill, to whom the seniors extend a thank you [or their thoughtfulness. Tickets are $1 and there will be prizes and door prizes. The regular Wednesday afternoon euehres held at the club room have been so popular that requests for a Saturday afternoon euchre also are to be tried out. There will therefore be euehres on both Wednesday and Saturday .at 1:30 pm at the club room â€" ticket-s 35c Twentyâ€"two couple-s turned out last Saturday and Sun- day to the marriage prepara- tion school in St. Mary’s Anglican. 'Dhe school, with numerous enverts as re- source personnel, dealt with all aspects of marriage from emotional involvement to money management .and was sponsored by the Richmond Hill Ministerial Association. Richmond Hill Senior Ci- tizens Club had- its regular monthly meeting January 9 in Richmond Hill United Au- ditorium with President Jo Home in the chair. Senior Citizens Buses for the Ice Capades at Maple Leaf Gardens leave the club room, 71 Centre Street East, at 12:30 pm s-harp January 26. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Howard are holding open house at the Lions Hall, Centre Street East, on February 12 ’to cele- brate Mr. Howard's 90th birthday. Friends will be welcomed from 2:30 to 5 pm. Mrs. Mary Reid. the day ‘ccntre conveno‘r. told mem- bers that Harry Hopkiss has precentcd the club wihh an antique brass bell for use at the day centre. extending many, thanks to Mr. Hopki‘ss. moms 'Mrs. Grace Sayers, sun-i shine committee oonvenor, asked anyone knowing ‘of ill- ness or hOS‘pitalization of members to get in touch with her or one of her chm- mittee. They are: Mrs. Say- ers., 884-1316; Stuart Mew Pherson. 884-2886; Missi Gladys Stevens, 884â€"3581; Mrs. Dorothy Low, 884â€"4891; and Mrs. V. Water-house, 884- 9683. Mrs, Sayers also has name b 80¢ each Gil Clubine was appointed tour and-outings convenor. Mombersvand friends are reminded of the club’s an- nual rummage sale to take place early in April. A con- venor and committee will be appointed at the next ge~ neral meeting. Song sheets were distribu- ted and a sing-song followed led by Gregory Taylor ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. Edna Harding. Program Oonvenor Mrs. Freeman Barker introduced Mrs. Ernst Redelmeier who entertained the seniors with ashow of slides of some beautiful English gardens, Hampton Court Palace, S-to- nchcngc, the Royal Horticul- tural Show. West‘minister Horticultural Hall and many other places which she had nehongo, the Royal Horticul- luml Show. West‘minister Horticultural Hall and many other places which she had phot‘ugrap‘hed while holiday- ing abroad. It was a most in- termting and enjoyable hour for {the audience. Refreshment: were served hv Mrs. Bea Cook and her helpers at the end of the afternoon. Richmond Heights Centre FOR ASSISTANCE WITH GOVERNMENT MATTERS CALL DON DEACON MPP 965-5806 - 832-2555 884-5837 - 887-5901 with prizes and refresh badges available at The local branch of the Consumers' Association of Canada, in co-operation with the Wednesday AMO (a mor- ning out) group from Rich- mond Hill United will be touring Sterling Drug Com- pany in Aurora Wednesday morning of next week. The groups will meet at the church at 9:15 am, and 1all are welcome. The AMO wvill be providing its usual ‘.Wednesday morning baby- {sitting service in the church ‘for the benefit of mothers 1with pre-school children. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Chate- auvert, Michael, Joanne and Robert, of Zelda Crescent re- ‘ turned last week from a two- week- vacation in Florida. Much of their time was spent at Indian Rock Beach near St. Petershurg where they all acquired a lovely tan. They also visited Mrs. Chateauvert's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bouillonywho are wintering at Daytona Beach. Temperatures during the two weeks ranged around 70 to 80 degrees. and the weather was beautiful, Mrs. Ohateauvert reports. The third in the series, "Marriage and Parenting" will deal with “The New Woman and What She Does to Man" next Tuesday at 8 pm in Richmond Hill United, Yonge and Centre Streets. Offered by Richmond Hill- ]‘hornhill Family Services. and under the leadership of Mary Sue McCarthY. coun- sellor and family life edu- cator, Ul'le series has covered topics on “Open Marriage" and “Handling Marital Con- flict", The third session. on wo- men. will include an histori- cal look at woman's role, in- cluding a film excerpts from .‘he 19th century “Journals of Susanna Moodie” and re- actions from men ‘_ in the group on how the changing role of women has affected them. Admission is $1 at the door, and since 175 people participated in the last sesâ€" sion, early attendance is re- commended. At a meeting of the board of directors of Richmond Hill Social Planning Council last week, four people were apâ€" pointed to a special commitâ€" tee to look into feasibility of finding and maintaining a small emergency housing unit in the area. ' At a public meeting in November, representatives of churches, agencies and municipal social and welfare organizations agreed that such a unit is need-ed in the area to accommodate fami- lies in cases of extreme emergency. such as fire or eviction. It was also agreed that the unit would be for short-stay use only. Appointed to the commitâ€" too were Bob Wright and El- len Smith of the old Town of Richmond Hill, York County Board of Education Attendance Counsellor David Porter and Richmond Hill Fire Chief Robert Kennedy. Another meeting is to be held this week, reports SPC President David Schiller, when three or four additio- n-al members will be appoin- led to the com'mitee. The SPC wants to be sure that all areas of the town are represented, said Mr. Schillei‘ after the meeting. START THE NEW YEAR WITH MUSIC. . . PIANO AND I OR THEORY ESTELLE MARKHAM ARCT RMT TELEPHONE 884-3787 18 LEVENDALE ROAD RICHMOND HILL Michelangelo Furniture Gibbard . . . Simmons Andrew Malcolm... Vilas REDUCTIONS 5’55ng for those who demand the best! Included are . . . such trusted names as: DUPLICATE BRIDGE The winners at the dupli- cate bridge ccmpany January 7 were north-south Fred and Theresa Tierney, east-west Jo and Lori Coen. On Janua- ry 9 in first place were Grace Saumiers and Rose Morrell “ii-.11 Flo Laundry and Jean Spring second. On Friday north-south win- ners were Phyllis Lennie and Satish Rai, east-west Ann and George Payment. There will be a novice game on January 25 as well as the usual open game. The club is moving to a better hall on February 1 at 12 King Sideroad, Oak Rid- ges. Members and 'guests please note. For information and part- ners call Marie Cole, 773- 4280. Have you ever wondered what problems Noah would have today building his fa- mous ark? What about a children‘s TV program host with a hangover, or apart- ments that go 30 storeys un- derground? ‘ “Jest For The Hill” tou- ches on these subjects and many more when the Two’s and One’s Club of Richmond Hill United tread the boards on Friday and Saturday. The cast has put together 30 acts of song and comedy which will provide an even- ing's entertainment for $1.25 per person. Skits include “Kindly Old Ma Parsons" with Yvonne Sales. “Critics' Choice" with Sue Foote. “Davey Prophet”, “Canada's First Peach Mission Abroad", and “Astranaut”, ageneral spoof at Richmond Hill 20 years from now. Music will be provided by the girls’ choir and the sen- ior mixed choir of the church, and solo efforts by Yvonne Sales and Jean Thompson, Peter Thomson and contributions from the entire cast. Curtain time is 8:15 pm in the main hall of bhe church. Proceeds will go ‘to Rich- mond llill-Thomhill Family Services. Twentyâ€"eight enthusiastic young girls from the girls’ choir at Richmond Hill Uni- ted are hard at work pre- paring for the presentation of “Alice” April 6, 7 and 8. The girls look upon these rehearsals as a privilege, rather than ‘a chore, for their involvement in the choir thro‘ugh'owt the year. Km? All Custom-Made Upholstered Furniture The play is a musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s immortal “Alice In Wonder- land" loosely interpreted by Jean and Bob Thompson. The appearance scheduled for the young singers is a busy one, with their weekly Thursday practices. their Sa- turd-ay morning rehearsals, twice monthly participation in the morning church servi- ces, and this week involve- ment in “Jest For The Hill’, a variety show being offered on Friday and Saturday eve- nings at the church at Yonge and Centre Street]? A ‘ u - , __ :A__A.l Also being considered is an exchange visit to Norval, where the girls will have an opportunity to meet and beâ€" come involved with other young ladies with an interest in group choral work. The girls range in age from 7 to 15 years, and art directed by Mrs. Jean Thompson with assistance from Mrs. Sue Sutcliffe. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Jan. 17, 1974 A basket display of white daisies and yellow and white Chrysanthemums formed the attractive sebting in St. Mat- thew's United Church, Rich- mond Hill, for the Septem- ber 8 wedding of Debra Col- lene Carter to Steven Fraser Black. The officiating mi- nister was Rev. John Mc- Tavish. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Carolyn Canter of 372 Browndale Crescem and Brian Carter of 362 South Taylor Mills Drive. She is a 1971 graduate of Bayview Secondary School and- is employed by the federal De- partment of National Reve- nue. ' The groom is rthe son of Mrs. Wilma F‘iitzsimm-ons, 112 Cartier Crescenrt and Harold Black, 16th Avenue. He is also a graduate of Bayvievw Secondary and of Seneca College and is a systems analy§t and computer pro- grammer with Trans-Canada Pipelines. Given in marriage by her‘ father. the bride entered the; church to traditional wed- ding music played by the church organist. She wore a long white dress of peauâ€"de- charm'e. topped with white sheer polyester. 'I‘he bodice was almost completely ador- ned with eyelet lace en- twined with blue velvet rib- bon as were the six-buttoned cuffs. The sleeves were long and puffed. Falling full from under the bus-tline the skirt was edged with lace and blue velvet trim and had an ex- tended train. A long, flowing Veil edged with lace was held by a lace cap with iri- descent rhinestones. The bri- dal bouquet was of velvet red roses. The bride was amended by her Sister Mrs. Ka-t‘hle'n'e Corbett as matron of honor, Miss Dinah Darlington, Mrs. Marlaine Carter (her sister- in-law), Mrs. 'Norma Ham- mond and Mrs. Dierdre Golding (the bride’s stepsis- Iter) as bridesmaids. They wore long print dresses of Wed In St. Matthew's We're Not Too Big To give all your garments "' the personal attention they deserve! o ’3' WE CLEAN, ALTER and REPAIR . . . ‘ UNTIL THEY COME OUT LOOKING ALMOST NEW In The “North Mall” it, SHIRTS: 2745c with your dry cleaning {gr Save your cleaning tickets for FREE CLEANING Discount Cleaners MR. AND MRS. STEVEN RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE Bank Rate terms if desired 884-5127 an apple-green blend fa- shioned with- short puffed sleeves and empire waistband, complemented with white floppy hats, white shoes and white gloves. They carried baskets of white and yellow daisies and chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids‘ dresses and the bride's veil were made by the bride's mothea‘. Attending the groom were Larry Black as his brother's best man, Steve Whitaker, Doug Carter (the bride's brother), Wayne Hammond and Robert Corbett (the bride's brother-in-law) as ushers. The guests were received at the Masonic Hall by Mrs. Carter wearing a long dress of blue flower-printed chif- fon with blue lining, fashion- ed with flowing cap sleeves. Her corsage was of red r0. 5135. The groom's mother as- sisted in a long sleeveless dress ensemble of tangerine with silver accessories. Her corsage was of wildfire yel- low roses. Special guests were the bride‘s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Canter of Toronto and the groom's grandmother. Mrs. Grace Fraser of Windermere. Other guests came from Port Per- ry, Guelph. Windermere, Ut- terson, Huntsville, Owosso. Michigan and Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas. Master of ceremonies was Fred Darlington, a special friend of groom. The bride and groom spent one week in Nassau. Baha- mas and another travelling in Northern Ontario before taking up residence in Rich- mond Hill. Y.C.A.M.R. " 500 " ’74 ANOTHER $500 ’74 WINNER TOKEN N0. 118 MR. D. A. PERIGOE TORONTO BLACK the bride- and 88-1-6171