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The WA of Richmond Hill Presbyterian had its second annual Valentine Party for senior members of the con- gregation on February 4. They were entertained by the Scottish Country Dancers of Thornhill under direction of Mrs. llofmann and “The Joyful Sound", a singing and instrumental group of young people of the church. Rev. Fred Campbell spoke no the group, and dessert and coffee were served by Mrs. Mary Pelletier. Can you sing, spin a good yarn, perform with puppets, amaze with tricks of magic or ventriloquism, or even dance the “old soft shoe routine?" Are you artistic, with perâ€" haps a special flair for larâ€" ranging displays or exciting poster board exhibits? Can you spare. and will you share, a little of your time to deliver books or re- cord»; to neighbours confined to thcir homes through phy- sical disabilities, and allow l'hcm to enjoy the library resources also? The staff of the Richmond Hill Library is now compil- ing a schedule of program- mes for the coming year inâ€" cluding the mid-winter school break and the sumâ€" mer vacation months, and would greatly welcome your voluntary assistance. Will you give us a call at 884- 9288? We‘d love to hear If you do have a particular talent or a special interest, will you share it with others in the community? Morris is a cat. A big \\hite cat. with a grey head and a long proud grey tail. He is obviously a very well lovcd pampered old fellow who ambled by the library one day, took a liking to the place and decided to make it his headquarters for a while. He has a Very definite taste for expensive gourmet cat food, give him just any old kind and he will turn his back on his dis‘h, we think that he would sooner starve. A very discriminating eater! Morris is also very lazy. and loves to luxuriate stretched full length on the couch in the library staff room. It matters little that he occupies three spaces for the staff is extremely consi- derate of his feelings and quite resigned to sitting it out on small stools from the children‘s room during the length of his stay. He also loves children, and is the centre of attraction during story hour and is daily be- coming more aware of the care and attention laviShed upon him, and is now known by the children as the “libraâ€" ry watch cat”. from you! Deputy Fire Chief Pollard Dies Suddenly We feel that a family somewhere misses him iter- l‘ibly: if "Morris" is your cat. please call the library. We hate to see him go, but . . . he has several prospective adoptive parents in the off- ing. Morris's present home is Richmond Hill Library 884-9288 Residents of Richmond Hill were stunned to learn of the death from a massive coron- ary of George Lockhart Pol- lard. January 30. Mr. Pol- 1ard_ although born in To- ronto January 18. 1920, lived in Richmond Hill for 52 years. At the time of death his home was at 375 Tyne- \'i:\\' Lane. \‘iEW Lane. He had been a volunteer firefighter for the past 24 years and has been the deputy fire chief of the Rich- mond Hill Volunteers for sev- eral years. He also was a private pilot. a member of the “400" Flying Club in Maple. Honoring their deputy chief. the Richmond Hill Firefighters stood guard over his casket at the Marshall Funeral Home during visit- ing hours and at the ceme- GEORGE POLLARD Veteran Volunteer Mrs. Olive White of Duf- ferin Street returned last week after a 25-day visit to England. She was accom- panied by her daughter, Mrs. Joan Harold of Willovwdnale. In London they met Mrs. White's son, Hugh White, and family who were on an overseas trip from Cape Town, South Africa. While Mr. White's wife and chil- dren went to visit relatives in Ireland. Mrs. W'hite, Joan and Hugh visited old fami- liar places in their former home town â€"â€" London. They found the evening blackouts (caused by the energy short- age) rather depressing, but otherwise 'had a very enjoy- able and nostalgic visiit. Coin Club meets reuruary 19 at 7:30 pm in the Lions Hall, 106 Centre Street East, the new slate of officers for 1974-75 will be assuming their new posts. President is Norman Belsten; Immediate Past President Michael Gal- lagher; Vice-President Ricky Morse; Secretary Brenda Gray; Treasurer June Clark; Directors Jessie Johnson. John Fotheringham and Dan- ny Donnelly; Editor Stanley Clute. Dave Oakley will con- tinue as the club's librarian and Gary Still will continue as the auction recorder. Guests are invited. The 15th Richmond Hill Brownies were guests of the 8th Guide Company on the cccasion of an enrolment, fly-up and walk-up on Ja- nuary 15. Both groups meet in Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic Church. Guests included for- mer Brown Owl Mrs. Jean Morier. former Snowy Owl Mrs. Lorraine Pappas, Rich- mond Hill East District Com- missioner Mrs. Sylvia Lim- pert, Father Francis Robin- son and Brownie parents. Former Tawny Owl Mrs. Margriet Muus sent her re- grcts. 'h a n. Holland Landing, Aurora. North York‘ Noble- ton and Newmarket. Pall- bearers were Chief Robert Kennedy. Captain Don Gillis. Captain Albert Turner. Fireâ€" fighters Bruce Kerr, Gerry MacMullin a n (1 Joseph Caruso. Honorary pall- bearers were Jim Grainger. ‘Sandy Neal, Alex Patterson. I Curly Lynett, Cecil Tuck and I Fred Bovaird. After Mrs. Harold had re- turned to Canada and the Hugh W‘hites :taken off for a skiing holiday in Europe. M-rs. White visi‘ted' briefly with friends in Wiltshire and Somerset before returning to the Hill. It was an enjoyable eve- ning in a winter setting, and as a memento of the occa- sion,coa‘t brooches in the shape of tiny skates were presented to the gnaduating Brownies. Ski brooches were given to Karen Harrison and Margaret Gardner, who on completion of one year in the pack, advanced to Guides. Mrs. Limpert presented Anne-Marie Lannon with her enrolment pin, and Brownie Wings 10 Clare Smith, Ca- dina Doedens, Josephine Ribbons and Clare Corbish- ley. On behalf of the Brownies, Acting Brown Owl Mrs. Joan Lane, presented tokens of appreciation to Mrs. Morier and Mrs. Pappas for ltheir p-ast service to the Brownie Pack. Games and refresh- ments followed. tery with members of depart- ments from Markham, Vaug- Surviving to mourn his loss are his wife. Lovica Ann; son George Barry; daughter Mrs. Sandra Winnifred Lott; mother Mrs. Helen Pollard; brother William Pollard; and grandchildren Russell and Denise Lott, all of Richmond Hill. He was predeceased by his father, William Pollard. Mr. Pollard was a remedial gymnast at the Workmen's Compensation Board's Hos- pital and his many patients there. “his second family" are also mourning the sudden passing of a beloved friend. Paying tribute recently to his devoted work with the am- putees there. it was said on one occasion that “he gave them back their self-esteem and their manhood which many had lost after their am- putations. He cared about each and every patient and all are conscious of a great loss." Mr. Pollard was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. William Wal- lace of that church with in- terment following in Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Cemetery. When Club 7:30 106 C the Richmond meets Feb; )m in the J Ls February n the Lions Street East, officers for 3 assuming President is ' Stanley will con- librarian continue Hill fast Sunday at 8 am guest speaker after breakfast will be St Newroth of Daybreak. The M riel’s A) monthly fast Sux guest The Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band is looking for new members. Anyone bet- ween 12 and 21 with two yea-rs experience on an in- strument is invited to come out and play any Thursday at 7:30 pm at McConaghy Public School, Yonge Street South. Band director is Ro- bert Thiel. In response to popular de- mand. Richmond Hill YWCA is offering new courses in decoupage under the skilled direction of Mrs. Dorothy Palmer. Th-e e-ightt-week ser- ies for advanced students begin; Tuesday and will con- tinue weekly from 8 to 10 pm at the Y office, 25 Yonge Street North. of Richmond Hill United has given $480 to the Richmond llill-Thomhill Family Servi- ces â€" proceeds from their two-night sell-out perfor- mafice of “Jest For The Hill" in January. There will also be a class for beginners, but times and dates have not yet been set. Anyone inlteresied in enroll- ing in either of these éourses may get further information from the Y, 884â€"4811. These were fun evenings â€" series of humorous skits of local and timely interest directed by Bob and Jean Thompson. There were two questions arising from these two evenings. Does Peter I‘homson really play the vio- lin? and could Ted Sale give a concert somtimes with Fe- ter so that the public can hear more of that invisible mou-t'h organ. MI‘S. Kay Burgess will be talking about the role of York Central Hospital Aux- iliary and the work done by auxiliary members to aid in the smooth operation of the hospital when the AMO (a morning out) group meets February 13 in Richmond Hill United. She will begin her talk at 10 am. The winner at duplicate bridge January 28 was north- south Stew Cole and Gerry Browning first and George Newton and Omar Khamissa second. East-west winners were Marie Cole and Ruth Browning first and Fred and Cleta Dieken second. T‘he nursery for pre- schoolers will be open from 9:30 to 11:15 am, and all interested persons are wel- come AMO will be participating in the Richmond Hill- Thornhill Family Services Bake Sale at the church on February 20. Donations of baked goods and offers to help on that day will be appreciated. For more infor- mation call Jacky Dedlow, 884-1309. Duplicate Bridge On January 30 there was a tie between Edna Dunn and Sandy JenkinSOn and Jim Ferguson and Fred Taylor. On Friday Bob and Ann Manning were first, George Laundry and Ron Dickie second in north-south, and east-west winners were Marie and Stew Cole first add Paul and John Harris second. There will be a Swiss team tournament on February 15. Teams must be registered in advance. The club has moved to new premises. 12 King Siderc‘ad near Yonge Street. Oak Ridges. For information and partners phone Marie Cole 773-4280. W. J. (Tom) Taylor, former resident of Richmond Hill. will be Georgina Township‘s representative on the new regional land division com- mittee. This committee will now handle all applications for severance of land in the Region of York and munici- pal committees of adjust- ment will deal only with minor variances. Mr. Taylor resigned his seat on the Georgina Committee of Ad- justment to accept the new appointment. to the wardenship of York County for 1957. He also served for several years on the Toronto 8: York Roads Commission. before it was disbanded on the advent of regional government. His many friends 'here join “The Liberal" in extending congratulations on his new appointment. During his many years in Richmond Hill, he served on council for several years and was the village‘s first deputy-reeve being elected in 1951. He moved up to the reeve's chair the next year and served in that capacity until 1958. During this time he was honored by election The Two’s and One’s Club break- am. The er the Stephen Mr. and Mrs. David Howard of Centre Street East are having Open House from 2:30 to 5 pm February 12 at the Lions Hall, 106 Cen- tre Street E., to celebrate Mr. Howard‘s 90th birthday. All of their friends are invited [0 come out and bring good wishes. Piano Teacher Estelle Mark- ham is very proud of one of her senior pupils. David Des- mond McCartney, 191 Dris- cull Rd., who passed his grade 10 piano with 79 percent and his grade 4 [harmony with 77 percent. David is a student at Richmond Hill High School and a member of the school orchestra. The East YCHA, are ruesaay at . nome of M1: .53 Rosevlew 101‘ 1974 WI] Two children were bazptiz- ed aL the morning service in Richmond Hill Presbyterian. [hey were David Donald John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gault, 220 Lucas Street, and John Albert Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. R055 McCarthy, 296 Boisd-ale Avenue. Newspapers will be col- lected for recycling in the area bounded by Yonge Street, Bayview Avenue, El- gin Mills Road and South Paliser Crescent today (Thursday) by students from Bayview Secondary’s Garbage Club. Papers should be tied in bundles and be at the end of your driveway by 12 noon for collection. Senior Citizens The regular monthly meet- ing of Richmond Hill Senior Citizens‘ Club will be held on February 13 at 2 pm in the auditorium of Richmond Hill United, therefore the usual Wednesday afternoon euchre will be held in the Club Room, 71 Centre Street East on February 14 at 1:30 Radio Free Women On Metro FM Band Monday, January 21, found 24 Guiders of Richmond Hill East District enjoying them- selves over dinner at the Villa Nova. The night out took the place of the regular monthly meeting and some b u s i n e s s was discussed: mainly the forth-coming Camporee in June and the International Night which will be held at Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic Church on February 22. 'New voices are making themselves heard through an FM band community radio station in the Metro area. “Radio Free Women” dies- cribes itself as a non-profit c to m m u n i t y organization working to establish this new service. Programs are being prepared to be aired on Radio Varsity at the Univers- ity of Toronto, 96.3 on the FM dial with Rogers cable on Tuesdays from 5 1‘0 7 pm. Individuals and community groups interested in prepar- ing programs on issues of concern to them will be giv-- en technical and producbive assistance by “Radio Free Women". Public meetings will be held monthly in the Glald- stone Library at 1089 Bloor Street West at 8 pm. The next meeting is on February 20, and anyone interested in making a program or in vol- unteering their assistance is asked to call 536-1717. NEWMARKET: Future of a $10,000 provincial grant to- ward the cost of the addition to the Lions Amphitheatre depends on clarification of ownership of the building and the park. The province has agreed to make the grant under an act which provides funds for commu- nity centres and stipulates the centres must be munici- pally owned. The amphithe- atre was the town's centen- nial project but was taken over and completed by the Lions. East ( are y at 1:: f MISS Teacher Estelle Mark- very proud of one of ior pupils. David Des- VIcCartney, 191 Dris- wxll be 5 Marion Avenue. Central meeting 30 pm 2 installed at the Ramer, Officers Branch, g next at the Richmond Hill United Minister Robert Smith Leaves In June The. dance sponsored by Richmond Hill Minor Soccer Association at the Masonic Hall last Saturday was a complete sell-out. Proceeds from the dance are to assist the team in meeting,r the cost of a trip to England in March. Leading off the dancing (right) are Association President John Elliot Robert SmitJh, minister of Richmond H111 United Church since 1968 Will be leaving the Hill at the end of June. At that time he will be mov- mg to a new pastorate as senior minister of Egiinton United Church, Toronto, suc- ceeding Dr. Robei’t Bater, who is to become principal of Queen's Theologca-l Col- lege, Kingston. A graduate of the Univers- ity of Alberta, Dr. Smith was doing post-graduate work at the University of Boston before ‘he came to the Hill. He continued his studies at home and last May earned his doctorate in theology with a thesis on “The Doctrine .of Episcopacy". He received his diploma at a special service in 'his own church. and among the interested partic- ipants were his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith of Montreal. FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS When 'he was elected c-hair- man of York Presbytery of the United Church in 1972, Dr. Smith ~Observed it was almost foreordained that he should become a minister. following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. When he leaves the Hill Dr. Smith and his wife, Ellen, also a graduate of the University of Alberta, and their five children will take up residence in North Tor- onto. Both Dr. and Mrs. Smith have been very active in the life of the community. As a member of the Richmond Hill Ministerial Association, Dr. Smith gave strong support to the establishment of the Richmond Hill and 'I‘horn‘hill MUSIC FOR EVERYONE a I Minerva's Beauty Salon 5 “Fitted to your Eye Doctor’s Prescription” 34 YO’NGE ST. S. â€" RICHMOND HILL FEBRUARY SPECIAL PIANO AND/0R THEORY CLASS AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ALL AGES ESTELLE MARKHAM ARCT RMT TELEPHONE 884-3787 Gordon S. Wood TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY ONLY 50 Yonge St. S. (Arnold St. Entrance) Richmond Hill PHONE 884-2113 GLASSES PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS Fund Raising Dance For Minor Soccer Association 20% OFF ALL Permanent Waves Mrs. Smith is a member of the board of directors of York Region Children's Aid Society and one of the found- ers of Helpmate-Informa-tion which now has offices in Richmond Hill and in Oak Ridges. Plans are now being made at the church to fill the vacancy. At the annual meet- ing of the congregation, to be 'held on February 20, a pastoral relations committee will be appointed and it is expected that their work will be completed by May. Area Family Services FOR ASSISTANCE WITH COVERNMENT MATTERS CALL DON DEACON MPP 965-5806 - 832-2555 884-5837 - 887-5901 TRAVELLING in comfort in an [ensemble by Colour and Contrast 156 King Rd. E., King City, Ont. Monday - Friday 9:30 am. - 5 pm phone 832-2424 884-1955 This is a free service, but news items should be into the office by Monday for inclusion in the cur- rent issue. Address your news to Social Editor Mar- garet Lade. “The Liberal", 63 Yonge Street South, or telephone 884-1105. Your social and club ac- tivities make interesting reading for “It’s Happen- ing In The Hill". Your friends and neighbors like to be kept up to date on vacation news, guests from out-of-town, academic achievements and special projects and social events. Y.C.A.M.R. "500" '74 ANOTHER $500 ’74 WINNER TOKEN N0. 25 MRS. M. STICKWOOD SHARON ONTARIO RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE CHARGEX and Mrs. Elliot. Directly behind them, in profile, are Assoc- iation Secretary Martin Sharkey and Mrs. Sharkey. To the left of the picture are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stel. Mrs. Stel is in charge of publicity and special events for the association. CLEARANCE 50% OFF WINTER COATS AND JACKETS DRESSES AND GOWNS GREATLY REDUCED MANY OTHER ITEMS REDUCED TO CLEAR Toronto to London.Manchester.GIasgow (ALL SALES FINAL) Charter flights frnm Canada‘s Number One Holidaymaker. 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