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All interested citizens are invited to attend the annual meeting of York Central Hos- pital Auxiliary at Summit View Gardens Restaurant, Yonge Street North, tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. The speaker will be George Mal- ion, architect of the new hospital wing. He will talk about the progress of the large addition and the facili- ties it is designed to provide. .Richmond Hill United is having its annual congrega- tl'onal meeting on February 20 at 7:45 pm in the main hall, In addition to reports of the year’s work, budget and elections, a pastoral relations committee will be appointed ,to begin the search for a suc- cessor to Dr. Robert Smith 'who is leaving the end of ,June to assume the post of .senior minister at Toronto’s ‘Eglinton United. Florence Melkle of Yonge Street North is convalescing at home after successful sur- gery in. Grace Hospital, To- ronto. She came home last Monday. Slides of YCHA activities will be shown and officers for the coming year present- ed. Refreshments will be served. New Orleans has no option on Mardi Gras. Parishioners and friends of St. Gabriel’s are preparing appropriate costumes for their Mardi Gras Dance to be 'held in the church hall at 8:30 pm on February 23. Convenors are Bob Gilpin and Henry Crane. Costumes are not necessary. however. and everyone is welcome at $3 per couple. Make up a party and get ycur tickets from Bob Gilpin, 884-3510, or at the door. Now in its fourth year of operation, the Richmond Hill Judo Club is having its first dance Friday at the Lions Hall, Centre Street East. The Valentine theme will be featured. and rflusic will be provided by “The High Hats". There will also be a cold buffet. Purpose of the dance, obher than just a fun evening, is to raise money for a sauna for the club. Convener is Fran Wilson, and tickets at $4 a person will be available at the door. Rev. William Wallace of Richmond Hill Presbyterian returned recently from a ten- day continuing education course for ministers at Pres- byterian College, McGill Uni- versity, in Montreal. Each course is limited to 25 minis- ters. and Mr. Wallace had an opportunity to meet with and exchange ideas with clergy from British Columbia across the country to New- ioundland. “mmllll\|\\\\l\\l\\llll\llllll\ll\l\lllll\ll\l\lllll“\mum“llllllll Red Cross Blood Clinic Next Week The courses, which have been given annually since 1968, are headed by six proâ€" fessors in six areas of studies from various North Ameri- can theological colleges. Blood is life â€" pass it on. Visit the local clinic on February 21. lllllllllllllllll“ll\lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllill NEWMARKET: Both Meral and provincial funds could be enticed into council’s to- tal downtown redevelopment scheme once it is underway. Mayor Bob Forhan claims. The town plans an extension of the municipal building, a community centre building, three new tennis courts. a new park and a baseball diamond along the Holland River as part of the scheme. â€" St Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, 79 Yonge Street North â€" from 2 to 4 and from 6 to The Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic February 21 will be in a new location Most people understand that blood is life. Science has found no substitute for what our bodies pro- duce naturally. Blood does a lot to help our bodies, like aiding respiration and nutrition. protecting the body against disease, fight- ing infection and regulat- ing body temperature. But when it comes time to give blood, people don't always follow through. Because there are people who care enough and do give blood reg’lflafly, blood is available in Ontario hos- pitals free of charge to the patient. To continue to provide this service, the Red Cross needs more people who are willing to become donors. The Kinsmen of Rich- mond Hill are providing free transportation to the clinic for donors. If you need a ride call 884-1784 The men's club of St. Gab- riel's Anglican held a corâ€" porate communion and break- fast last Sunday. Guest speaker was Stephen New- roth of Daybreak. The ACW catered for the breakfast. The executive for 1974 are Mrs. Dorothy Price chairâ€" man; Recording Secretary Mrs. Eleanor Tripp: Treasu- rer Mrs. Joan Cameron; pub- lic relations director Mary Richardson; Outreach Director Mrs. Betty Cowden; catering Director Mrs. Ada Bryden; and program Direcâ€" tor Mrs. Jean Elliott. Looking for speakers or projects for your group or club? Concerned about prob- lems in the family, the neigh- borhood? Dr. Frank Fidler, director of Richmond Hill- Thornhill Family Services reâ€" ports that the agency is now in a postion to consider of- fering 'a variety of courses such as parent effectiveness, transactional analysis, hand- ling marital conflict and other education events in various areas of the commu- nity where particular needs or interests exist. There will be lots of fun for everyone with refreshâ€" ments courtesy of the Kins- men and Kinettes. Partici- pants will register on arrival. For further informa'tion call Peter Van Hoof, 884-4145. Snow machine owners and addicts are invited to get out and take part in “the best races in town" sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Rich- mond Hill. 1 pm at Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road, and all proceeds will go to the Oys- tic Fibrosis Fund. Fifteen races are planned and there is a $5 participation fee. The ACW of St. Gabriel's Anglican had a business meeting and election of of- ficers February 6 in the church hall. Devotions were led by Mrs. Pat Crane. Re- ports were received and plans discussed for future pro-grams during the year. Tné races are .to be held February 24 beginning a§ Experienced leadership is available should a local group wish to sponsor a particular program. Contact the office. 884-8822 or 884-8231, for further information DUPLICATE BRIDGE Duplicate bridge club win- ners on February 4 were north-south a tie between John Shearer and Ray Kyte and Rose Jenkinson and Bar- ry Gerber. eas-t-west Stew Cole and Murray Hallett first with Marion Chapman and Verda Moore second. On February 6 it was north-south Grace Saunders and Rose Morrell. east-west Al Lehman and Fred Mills. On February 8 north-south Freda Abercrombie and John Leonard were first with George Newton and Ted Withers second, east-west Ruth and Gerry Browning first, John Hall and Murray Hallett second. The club has moved to new premises, 12 King Sideroad. Oak Ridges. For information and partners call Marie Cole, 773-4280. What would be the ef- fect on the ecology if all pipelines were run from Canada’s Northland? Part of the answer will be given at a meeting of Richmond Hill Naturalists at 8 pm Friday in St. Mary’s Angli- can Church, Vaughan Road and Yonge Street, when Ornothologist Dr. Rolph Davis will give an illustra- ted talk on birds and the pipelines of the Mackenzie River Valley. All interes- ted persons are invited to attend. ' St. John’s Baptist Church, Oxford Street, had a good annual meeting, their 14th, On January 23, and look for- ward to a year of progress with the background of their attractively redecorated san- ctuary. The Junior Auxiliary of York Central Hospital had a general meeting on February 6. A silver dish was presen- ted to Mrs. Georgina Stever who was retiring as senior adviser. Youth week, February 10 to 17. ‘has several special pro- grams. On Sunday morning the younger folk took charge of the service with the senior girls ushering and the Sun- day school children and Ex- plorers singing. Instead of a sermon there was a dia- logue with the congrega- tion led by Brenda MacFar- land on “What Does God Do All Day?” There was consi- derable response. Mrs. Pat Robinson is tak- ing over the position with Mrs. Gale Skinner as co-adr visor. Mrs. Anne Linton of the hospital‘s physiotherapy de- partment was guest speaker. Valentine tray favors were made to put on ‘pamients’ [rays on Valentine's Day, and refreshments were served. On February 2 there was another happy occasion, a family breakfast, provided by a ladies group, when Rev. Ernest Johns of Thorn'hill Baptist was the speaker. The planning committee also forecasts a Valentine youth supper *today (Thurs- day) at 6:15 pm and a special service on Sunday evening at 7 pm at Thornhill Baptist Captain Ursula Kuntsmann} and Lieutenant Colette Mc- Lean took their 2nd Rich- mond Hill Girl Guide Com- pany to Camp Richildaca at Ke-btleby for three davs of winter fun last weekend. Snows‘h'oers. skaters and out- door adventure badges were awarded to Anne Carrington, Faith Craesor, Sharon Crea- sor, Sonja Foord, Nancy Hodgson, Bridget Howe, Tina Kennedy, Krista Kunstmann‘ Sandra MacMillan, Cindy McCully, Cathy McLean, Debbie McLean, Kelly Quin- nell, Sherry Quinnell, Dar- lene Robertson, Kim Robson. Christine Skinner, Anne Si- korski, Jane Sikorski, Peggy Wells, Margaret Widomski, Sarah Williamson, Louise Whitten and Jennifer Wood. Cliurch with the HAKAMU Singers from Aurora. SINGLES DANCE FEB. 22nd SEE AD PAGE 26 Brownies who accompanied their mothers also earned skaters and snowshoers badg- es: Leslie Foord, Michelle McLean and Sue Robson. Some highlights of the camp were moonshine hikes and night skating with flashlights, a play competition put on between the girls of the dif- ferent sleeping cabins, and the Maori Wardance perfor- med by Mrs. Beatrice Robson and her daughters. Many thanks to Mrs. Helen Foord and Mrs. Robson, who cooked and served the meals and to the parents who helped with the transportation. 70W Jamie ‘for women who deserve the best' Levendale Rd. Richmond Heights Centre 4 DAYS ONLY FEB. 13, I4, 15, 16 Mr. Cunningham is quite keen about having a perma- nent office. He and others who provide similar services Lure setting up an association 1 of tax consultants which will 1 be recognized by the Income 'Department. Such an associ- ation, says Mr. Cunningham, will give people assurance that the person who prepares tax returns is reliable and stable, not “here today and gone vbomororw". At the 11 am service in Richmond Hill United Sunday the focus of worship will be the joyful sound of the choir from Toronto's First Baptist Church. 'This choir, under the direction of Albert Ta- tum, has sung several times on the CBC network, and their music reflects both the suffering and the hope that black people in Canada and throughout the world have experienced. Entertainment was in the form of a hilarious skit, “A Narrow Escape”, written (by Cliff Fox. Those taking part were Lyn Tucker (Miss Pru- dence), Archie Cameron (The Judge), Bob Rickward ('Dhe Accused), Bruce Thurston (Defence Attorney), Earle Magee (Crown Attorney), and Herb Ludlow (Court Clerk). It was “Brothers' Night" at the regular meeting of Rich- mond Hill Chapter 302, 0r- der of the Eastern Star, at Wrixon Hall February 5. Worthy Matron Dorothy lucker and Worthy Patron Lyn Tucker were pleased to welcome the guest of honor, Worthy Grand Patron Eldon Matches. What started out in 1972 as a part-time semi-retire- ment project for Pat (hm- ningham, Royal Orchard Boulevard, Thornhill, has be- come a fulldt‘ime operation, and on February 1 he opened an office at 301 Markham Road for :his bookkeeping and income tax business. A resident of York for six years, Mr. Cunningham worked in industry as a {buyer for seven years and before that was in sales for 12 years. When the new tax structure came into effect in 1973 he attended the Cana- dian School of Tax Account- ing in Metro and graduated. Refreshments were served by Bill Min-lees and Frank Simmons. He is now busy preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses. TRAVELLING in comfort _ in an ensemble by Colour and Contrast Monday - Friday 9:30 am. - 5 pm 156 King Rd. E., King City, Ont. phone 832-2424 Ladies only: You are invit- lcd to the Tuesday mOming coffee and Bible Study time at Richmond Hill Baptist across from Richmond Hill High School on Wright Street. These are very informal get- togethers with lots of discus- sion, Baby-sitting is provided at 25¢ per mother. Sessions are from 9:30 to 11:15 am. For f u r t h e r information phone 884-6409 or 884-3940. The volunteers of Rich- mond Hill-Thornhill Family Services continue to help out in many ways. As the office at 25A Yonge Street North is now open four evenings a week, the volunteers serve as receptionists on these eve- nings, as well as performing a variety of duties during the day and at special education programs. And right now the volun- teers are preparing for a special event to help raise funds to keep the office open. On Wednesday morning of next week they are having a “Coffee Break and Bake Sale” in the lower hall of Richmond Hill United, Yonge and Centre Streets. The AMO (a morning out) group, which meets on alternate Wednesdays in the church. will be providing [babysitting as well are contributing goodies for the coffee break and home baking tables. Ev- eryone is welcome, 9:30 to 11:30 am Wednesday, The next meeting of the Richmond Hill Historical So- ciety will take place at 8 pm Monday in the Richmond Hill Library on Wright Street (enter by back door), Chief Librarian Patricia Hart will be showing how to use the microfilm to look up old cen- sus records deeds. etc. and will also show where to find research materials and inter- esting reading on historical subjects. New members and visitors are welcome and memberships will be on sale. HISTORICAL SOCIETY The society has been giving consideration to refurbishing an 1813 house which is locat- ed on town property on Carr- ville Road. It has been sug- gested that the house could be used as a centre for teach- ing heritage crafts and the society would like to hear from people skilled in pio- neer crafts who would be interested in helping set up programs in the future. Interested citizens are in- vited to pass along their ideas and any offers of assist- ance at the meeting, or to call Helpmate Information at 884-2727. Y.C.A.M.R. "500" ’74 ANOTHER $500 ’74 WINNER TOKEN N0. 157 MRS. G. McKAY THORNHILL RICHMOND HILL 450 Elgin Mills Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm Sat; 10 am-6 pm Sun. 12 noon-6 pm (For inspection only) OPEN 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, a c a d e m i c achievements and special projects and social events. 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. The latest styles in casual to formal wear were previewed at a businessmen’s luncheon and fashion show sponsored by the Richmond Hill YWCA in the Lions Hall on February 5. Convenor was Joan Flett and the attractive Valentine’s theme that highlighted the stage setting was carried through by Fran Wachna and Cindy Reycraft, who were in charge of decorations. Hatch’s Catering pro- vided the hearty roast beef sandwiches, salads, apple Squares and cheese for about 170 men who also enjoyed the show of feminine finery modelled by members of the YWCA and pro- vided by Warwick House. Commentator was Rick Butt. Call collect within 1 00 miles 884-9211 Businessmen 's luncheon Features Fashions ELECTROLYSIS Permanent Hair Removal EDITH M. McCOLL Reg’d. Electrologist Member of E.A.0. & A.E.A. 884-8771 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 14, 1974 76 Yonge St“ S. Richmond Hill ‘ONEY CREEK-BURLINGTU POODLE CLIPPING PET GROOMING ACCESSORIES THE POODLE SCENE 884-5587 UPAT m , E WILLOWDALE 99:3?» THORNHILL Pictured above models display Canadian and imported attire suitable for a formal out- ing, theatre night and for entertaining at home. They are (left to right) Mary Lo Graham in a three-piece Italian ensemble of navy velvet theatre cape over a gown of navy, yellow and emerald green; a two-piece drip-dry navy casual with floral prints in spring shades worn by Pat LeClaire; Julie Bowden in solid burgundy top and skirt of burgundy, beige and blue, also from Italy; and, finally Joyce Davey models a red and white jersey gown from Mon- treal. The luncheon was such a success, says Mrs. Flett, that the men would like to make it a monthly affair. We're Not Too Big To give all your garments the personal attention they deserve! a Music And Love Still Go Together!! 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