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As part of the new Guide program, “Discovery”. the 4th Richmond Hill Guides helped at the Winter Carni- val at one Mill Pond. As a result ‘the following Guides passed their service project in the new “Community Ser- vice” section: Caroline Fell- berg, Denlse Dreger, Laura Lee MacEwen, Sandra Dud- man, Deborah Non-lo, Col- leen James and Cathy Car- bisle. Richmond Hill Senior Cl- tizens Club’s Tours Convenor Gil Clubine is arranging a bus trip to Uhe Toronto Gar- den Club’s Annual Show at O’Keele Centre next week. They will be going on March 8 and any seniors wishing 'to join the group may make arrangements 'by calling Mr. Clubine at 884- 1260. Total cost is $3.50 per Among the celebrants were Mr. and Mrs. John Schanfel- der of Calgary with their son, Don, and his fiancee Miss Bev Mayor. Mrs. Schon- felder was also celebrating her birthday on the 17th, so “it was a happy occasion for person. Guests included =two more daugmers and their hus- band's â€" Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ansara of Sudbury and Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Stanley of Scarboro as well as grand- sons l.orne. Robert and Mer- rill Stanley of Toronto, Lor- ne‘s wife Greta and Robert's wife, Angeli, and grand- daughter Linda Ansara of Suvdeury. The girls enjoyed their work in the tents serving and cleaning up and appreciate the opportunity given them by the Winter Carnival Com- mittee to be of service. Next month they hope to under- take another pant of the pro- gram on special interests. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Rohac M South Taylor Mil‘ls were hosth to a brief family re- union on February 17 on the occasion of Mrs. Rohac‘s mother's 80th birthday. The party, along with the guest of honor, Mrs. Ella McLeod of Nortlh Toronto, 'then ad- journed to The Doctor’s House in Kleinbux‘g for a candlelight family dinner. all. A 16-piece stage band. the group plays a cross-section of musical favorites from country-style to the “Big Band" style, Beatles, “hop- ped-up" old favoritm. jazz and rock â€"- in- other works they aim to offer music for a wide audience. Band Lead- er Schofiield lives in Willow- da-le, as does arranger-guita- rist Earl Merck. Several young people from Richmond Hill are members of the Peter Schofield “Ca- nadian Aggregation” which has recently cut a record: to be unveiled at the Palais Royale in Toronto on Satur- day evening. The group has been playing regularly at the Palais Royale Since Decem- ber and will be ‘there to the end of March. The record includes .3 Glen Miller medley, an arrange- ment of The Beatles' “Elean- or ngby", and a wide range 01‘ familiar favorites from the ‘40 to the ‘70's. On the record, “Do Some- thing Nice Today",chh- mond Hill‘s Myles Crawford of Parkston Court plays drums and. brother: Mark Crawford plays bass guitar. Other local young people who play with Athe band on its various engagements a-re Janet Dilworth, saxophone. Derek Milton, trumpet, and Gary Phillips, trombone â€" all of the Richmond Hill Youth Orchestra. Mrs. Adele Downey Chairs Library Board The election of Mrs. Adele Downey as chairman of the Richmond Hill Public Libra- ry Board marks the begin- ning of the 1015: year of library service to the resi- dents of Richmond Hill. Mrs. Downey came to the "Hill" in 1955 and for the past 10 years has been a member of the board including a term as vice-chairman. In order that library m-us- tees may fulfill their obliga- tions to the community as an appointed body in the suc- cmful operation of the li- brary, committees are estab- lished at the beginning of each year and heading the library services committee is Mrs. Dorothy Spears assisteq Ahn _ Goodin and Louis Gendreau. An impor- With an active interest in community affairs, she has served as a member of the YWCA Advisory Board, a position retained until her appointment as a trustee of [the York Educational Clinic. Mrs. Downey is a York Coun- ty School Board appointee. “Grits” are leaving town on Monday, but they will be back. The country-style mu- sical group â€" Bill Street, Ron Celsie and Chuck Wal- ker of Richmond Hill and Doug Roberts of Maple have finm engagements for three weeks in Sudbury, two weeks in Tlmmins and two weeks in Samia, and other tenta- five bookings that should keep them busy for several months. March 1 to 7 is consumer week in Canada, and the York Central Consu'mers' Committees will start the ball rolling in our communi- ty with an open house at Richmond Hill Arena from 2 to5'pm and 7 to 10 pm. Featured will be the York County Health Unit with presentations and displays on many aspects of health care. This is connect-ed with 'the national topic for consu- mer week, “Prescription for Health". At its annual m e eit i ng Richmond Hill Branch of the Navy League elected a new slate of Officers headed by President Harry Page. Other officers are Sea Cadet Chair- man Jim Prier, Navy League Cadet Chairman Frank Mil- ler. Secretary Mary Dricoll and Treasurer Marilyn Coop- er. 'I‘hanks were expressed to out-going President George Radford and Treasurer Mike Keegan for their efforts ‘on behalf of bhe branch. For information on this event, or on the consumers' association, the York Cen’tral Comm-itteein particular, please call Mrs. Frances Emery, 884-7512 or Mrs. Louise Lidstone at 884-1229. To help raise funds for continuation of the cadet program the parents and friends ahehaving a dance March 8 at erxon Hall, re- gular meeting place of the corps. Tickets at $5 per couple are available from branch committee and corrps officers and members. There will also be displays provided by such organiza- -tions as the cancer society, the tuberculosis and respira- tory diseases association, Pollution Probe, Sew-Rite Textiles and others. At the 1974 inaugural meeting, the new chair- man welcomed Mayor William Lazenby. Mrs. Goodin and Mrs. Cox to the board and expressed thanks to Councillor Lois Hancey. for 'her past 10 years service both as 8 Richmond Hill trustee and representative on the Central Ontario Regional Library Board. And from all library trustees and staff members to Richmond Hill's Chief Librarian Mrs. Patricia Hart, who is recuperating in hospital following surgery came the greeting “Get well soon, Pat!" Richmond 1! i l l-Thornhill Family Services held a board meeting February 21 at ‘the office, 25A Yonge Street North. Chairman Dr. Bob Alexander reported “nothing new on the financial situ- ation", referring to Ithe agen- cy's long wait for word re- garding possible government subsidies. Credit Counsellor Dick Ed- munds reported the regional headquarters for credit coun- selling for York will be lo- cated in Richmond Hill. Education Chairman John Stevenson drew attention $0 the new “Parent Effective- ness Training" (PET) courses to stant at King City Library March 25. continuing weekly to May 13, also the Wood- bridge-Kleinburg course fto start March 28 and continue to May 2. The inâ€"depth study course on “Open Marriage” has been well attended, and The annual meeting date is set for March 28 at the new ARC Industries build- ing at 100 Edward Avenue. The guest speaker is to be Dr. Ben Schlesinger and his topic will be “Is The Family Here To stay?" Executive-D i r e c t o :- Dr. Frank Fidler expressed re- gret that there is a waiting list of 24 people even though 24 new clients were inter- viewed in January. a series on “Personal Growth” may 'be organized m the future. tant group in this year of libmry expansion in the north and south ends of town is the library building and development committee chaired by Neil Gazeley with Gary Lusby and Mrs. K. C. Governing the libmry fl- nances will be Cam Smith. assisted by Mayor William Lazenby, Mrs. Spears and Mr. Gazeley. The chairman sits on all committees. It will be a big night at Jefferson Public School. Yonge Street North, on March 8. Parents, students and staff are getting toge- ther to sponsor a movie night, bake sale and white elephant sale from 7 to 10 pm. There will also be a craft bazaar and demonstra- tion. The feature movie is “The Million Dollar Duck". Jefferson PTA President Mrs. Bonnie Thompson re- ports that the prime purpose. in addition to providing 10- cal entertainment, is to raise funds for the grade 6 gradu- ation and to help provide equipment for use in the school. Admission is $1 for adults and 50c for children. Mrs. Dorothy Price, North Fernleigh Cricle, recently re- turned from a three-week visit with her daughter, Mrs. Patricia Rollings. and her grandson, Donald, in Wind- sor Junction, Nova Scotia. Her son-in-law, Captain Pe- ter Rollings. is with the air force division of the Cana- dian Armed Forces and is now stationed in Peurto Rico. While the people in Nova Scotia plowed through mountains of snow. Captain Rol-lings reported by tele- phone that he was suffering in 90 degree heat. The coffee break and bake sale held in Richmond Hill United by the volunteers of the Richmond Hill-Tho..-‘ =ll Family Services was a profit- able and happy day for many people The Thornhill Theatre for the Performing Arts has run mto a snag in preparing for its sixth annual production, “Guys and Dolls” to be pre- sented. at Hart House Thea- tre, University of Toronto, the first two weeks in May. With their almost non-exis- tent budget they are having difficulty in rounding up men’s clothing - suits, shoes, hats, of the 1948-58 era. They have even visited used cloth- mg stores in Metro, but with little success. Now they are hoping; that some of our readers may have a few such -:tems tucked away that they would be willing to lend for a few weeks. The person to contact is Dorothy Wilson, 889-6447. Director and choreographer of the production is Lorraine Green. There were line-ups for pies and butter tarts at the home bake tables, fudge di- sappeared in «the opening minutes, and the coffee break tables 'were busy all the time. A thank-you goes from the volunteers to the AMO group at the church for flh-eir assis- tance and Ito all who donated and attended. Convenor Jane Scrimger reports a net profit of $325. About ten other couples were invited but were un- able to attend. Those who did turn up bad -a very en- joyable evening reminiscing. An invitation is extended to any other interested parties who also attended Silver- bh‘orn at that time to call Kay DeLaBarre, 884-7500 or Daisy Wallas, 884-9847 re- garding future reunions. A reunion of former school chums who attended Silver- thom Public School, York Township, 35 years ago, was held at the home of Syd and Daisy Wallas of Zelda Cres- cent on February 16. In at- tendlance were Arm and Kay DeLaBarre and Barry Bennett of Richmond Hill, Margaret and Norman Gates, Ruby and Harry Hipkln, Frieda and Ivan Thompson all of Toronto, Irene and Jim Hansen of Rexdale. Mary and Fred McKendrick of Downsview and Norma Bark- er of Orangeville. The Hi-C youth group at St. Matthew's United is off to a flying start in the new year with about 30 members and an elected executive committee to handle group activities. The theme this year is “Friends Mth YOu". and many popular old and new songs are on the --repentoire the group has assembled for entertaining at home and away. The HiC ended the year by performing in Port Hope and started the new year by appearing in Ashbury and West United in Metro and in Bracebridge in January and in Richmond Hill United this month. Coming up are visits to Cannington, R o c k t o n. Markham and Ottawa. Iii-C president is Debby Morreau, Vice-President Paul Dover, Secretary Pauline Daniel. Treasurer June Crowe, Publicity Joanne Plume, Social Convenor Dave Park and Music Director Rick Casement. The group meets at the church each Sun- day from 7:30 to 9:30 pm under the supervision of Neil and June Crowe. Congratulations to Miss Brenua Ash, sopnano with me Richmond Hill Ecumenl- cal Choir, who placed second 111 the Kiwanis Festival in the English concert songs class. St. Matthew's is lhaving its congregational outing and winter frolic at 2 pm Sunday at Cedar Glen. There will be skating, mobogganinl , hiking, indoor recreation, roast beef dinner for adults, hot dogs and movies for the children. For tickets and information call Pat Crawford at 884- 5367. Diane. who attended school in Richmond Hill before going on to Loretto Abbey in Metro, was especially thrilled to receive 'her degree from th e university -Chancellor Pauline McGibbon who will soon be installed as Ontario’s first lady Lieutenant-Gover- nor. Diane had already re- ceived ‘her honors BA from the U of T and is now work- ing with the parole service in Toronto, but as this is a Federal service, she can be posted anywhere in Canada. With all her brothers and sisters home to celebrate with 'her, it was a real family party. A painting by the late Fred Gummersall of Kersey Crescent is now the property of Douglas Aircraft Company of Canada in Downsview where Mr. Gulmmersall was general supervisor of manu- facturing controls. The~paint- mg of a pair of wellaworn shoes sitting on a newspaper was taken to the plant by his widow, Mrs Dorothy Gummersall, shortly after Mr. Gummersall died follow- ing a motor accident Februa- Bob and Ruth Biggin of Mill Pond Court held a mid- nitht buffet recently in honor of Ruth's daughter, Diane McConkey, who had just received her master’s degree in criminology from the University of Toronto ry 1. There was no special presentation â€" she just gave the pain-ting to his immediate superior in the companl , John Smith, and coâ€"worker Clem Shaw who had been a friend for many years. Mr. Gummersall worked in the 'airc raft industry for 21 years. “I always felt that the pic- ture should hang on a wall in a public bull-ding." Mrs. Gummersall explained. "It is hard to put yourself into another person’s shoes.” An- other of her favorites is ‘a water color of Lord Baden- Powell Mr. Gummersall painted from another pic- ture. He was an ardent ad- mirer of the founder of ‘the Scouting movement and ‘was active in it himself through most of his life. He was as- sistant district commissioner for York Central District and the picture. said Mrs. Gum- mersall, ‘has gone with them from house to :house for 21 years. Her husband also sketched the cover for a re- cently published History of St. Mary's Anglican Church, 1872-1972. The text was writ- ten by Mrs. Gum-mersall. The junior auxiliary of the cancer society is presenting its le-t Annual Fashion Show at the Inn-omthe-Park on March 8 with fashions from Creeds. Auxiliary Fashion Show To Aid Cancer Research Its main project is provid- ing monthly entertainment to elderly out-patients at Prin- cess Margaret Lodge who, in most cases. live alone throughout Metro. The junior auxiliary was founded 21 years ago by Mrs. Egmont Frankel for young married or career women who are free only in the evenings for volunteer work. FUND RAISING Funds for the work of the auxiliary ‘are raised through sale of raffle tickem with top prizes including a $300 Ca- nada Savings Bond and a ladies Bulova Miniâ€"Accu’cron watch. Secondary projects are: looking after families of needy cancer-stricken pa- tients at Christmas in colla- boration with Dominion Stores Limited, provision of equipment to the Princess Margaret Hospital and Lodge and the leukemia wing of the Hospital for Sick Child- ren. Proceeds from the fashion show go directly to cancer research. There will be two shows -â€" one at 1 pm with $7.50 admission charge, and an evening show at 7:30 pm with dancing and late buffet. Reserved tickets are $17.50 per person. The evening door prize is a 1974 Toyota Co- mlla. THORNHILL WORKERS Fashion show convenor is The 5th Richmond Hill Scout Group is holding its annual fat-her and son ban- qu'elt at Don Head Secondary School at 6:45 pm on March 8. Tickets must be purchased by February '28 (Today â€" Thursday). For information cmtact Gwen Bell, 884-7546. What is Hi all about? Find out Monday when Help- mate-lnformation has its an- nual meeting at 8 pm in Richmond Hill Library, 24 Wright Street (enter by the rear door). Speaker for the evening will be Mrs. Barbara Mercury from Information Scarboro. Coffee and refresh- ments will be served DUPLICATE BRIDGE Duplicate bridge club win- ners on February 18 were northâ€"south Lorrie and Joe Coen first, Freda Aber- crombie and Ernie Kruger second. east-west John Hall and Murray Hallett first, ‘On February 20 north- south winners were Gwen Elwood and Phyllis Mount- joy, east-west Flo Laundry and Jean Spring. Cleta cond. Friday's w i n n e r s were north-south Freda Abercrom- bie and John Leonard first, Bill Hall and Gordon Duncan second. East-west vwere Edna and Bob Dunn first, Flo Laundry and Al Lehman se- cond. There will be a mixed pairs tournament on March 8. For partners and informa- tion call Marie Cole, 773- 4280. A few friends got together Saturday for a surprise party for Chris Bridport who is leaving the Hill this week to live in England, his for- mer home. The “Bon Voy- age" evening went quickly with the showing of slides of various outings, reminiscing and a real old time sing-song interspersed with amusing songs, patter and action by Chris and ‘his chum. Arte S'mith. Mrs. Kay Atkins fa- vored the group with several old Irish songs and Jack Sheahan was called upon to present Mr. Bridiport with a pen and pencil set and ad- dress book from those pre- sent as a memento and also a reminder to keep in touch. The pen works well in both the right hand and the left, so his friends will accept no excuses for failure to write. Refreshments were served, a “Bon Voyage" cake cut by Chris and glasses raised to wish ’him all the best in the future. York Summit District Scout Ladies’ Auxiliary held a presidential conference at the home of Mrs. Helen Todd, Church Street South, and elected officers for the coming year. There was a very good representation of groups in the district, and they all learned more about Scouting as an international move- ment through a showing of slides taken during “Opera- tion Pegasus”, a trip which district Scouts took to Eng- land last August. Guest com- mentators were District Commissioner Ron Harding and Deputy District Commis- sioner Ron Sautman. Elected to the new district committee were Joan Robert- son of 5th Richmond Hill group as chairman; Vice. Chairman Marion Widdifield, lst Beverly Acres; Secretary Arlene Chatfield, 5th Rich- mond Hill; Treasurer Barba- ra Wilder, lst Richmond Hill: Advisors Marg Blackburn, 1st Richmond Hill; Shirley Fi- field, 4th Richmond Hill, and Joyce Wells, 5th Rich- mond Hill. Honorary ‘advisor is Helen Todd. provincial supply secretary. Anyone interested in ‘be- coming a member of the district committee is invited to contact Joan Robertson, 884-6209. Mrs. Allan Scott of Willow- dale. Tickets are available from Mrs. George Meek, 41 Silver Aspen Drive, Thom- hill. Publicity chairman is Mrs. Frances Midgley of 5 Wiarton Court, T-homhill. For tickets call Mrs. Meek at 889-1644. Junior auxiliary chairman is Mrs. Ron Near of Toronto, and Mn. Frankel is honora- ry presidentt Your thoughtfulness in paying your Liberal carrier each month the very first time he calls to collect encourages him in prompt service. It saves him ext-a work for which he would receive no additional profit, and gives him more time for school and other activities. He begins collections on the last Thursday of each month after school and may con- tinue them Friday evening and Saturday. This__schedu1e Your promptness in paying him is appreciated is followed to provide you convenient service and best meet his school and study schedule. Thank you! "The Liberal" Home Paper of The District Since 1878 and Fred Dleken se- Mrs. Ernest Smith of Wil- lowdale was the lucky win- ner of the $500 jackpot at the Lions Club Bingo Monday night in Ridhmond Hill Lions Hall. The Richmond Hill Chap- ter. Order of the Eastern Star, met on February 19 in Wrixon Hall to make final plans for their bridge and euchre which will take place in Uhe hall at 8 pm March 9. Proceeds from the event will go to a fund the chapter has set up for furnishing a room m the new wing of York Central Hospital. Convenor is Associate Matron Mrs. Nellie Fox of Trayborn Drive, Matron is Mrs. Doro- thy Tucker of Becker Road. This week the seniors are sorry to lose Chris Bridport, who has decided to return to England to resume his life there. Mr. and Mrs. Bridport came to Canada almost two years ago, but unfortunately Mrs. Bridport passed [away soon after they came to the Hill. The regular monthly meet- ing of Richmond Hill Senior Citizen’s Club will be held at 2 pm March 13 in Rich- mond Hill United Audito- rium. The club will be cele- brating its 16611 birthday. Senior Citizens The weekly euchres will be on March 14 am 1:30 «pm in the club room at 71 Cen- tre Street East â€" Thursday instead of Wednesday. Since joining the club, Chris has 'hel-ped in many ways and his cheerful dis- position at all times has helped to brighten those who have come in contact with him. All through the Centennial Week Celebrations. Ch ris worked hard to help make the seniors' contribution the success it was. At Christmas time be phoned shut-ins and played Christmas music to cheer them up. Through the year he :has visited many club members confined to hospital and was always wil- ling to help in any 'way pos- sible. Sincere thanks to Chris from the club. 76 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill 884-5587 Friday, March Ist Highway 7. 1 mile East of Bayview Ave. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres 8-9 pm Dress Informal Sorry no Jeans or Games Shirts No Cover Parkway Hotel POODLE CLIPPING PET GROOMING ACCESSORIES SINGLES NIGHT THE POODLE SCENE' at the KINGS CLUB BRITISH DISCOTHEQUE Pictured above, Charter President Dalton Hicks chats with Presi- dent Tom Hetherington. Anyone interested in joining the Kinsmen is invited to call Tom at 884-2535. One of the highlights of the evening was entertainment presented by a group of wheelchair patients and guitarist from Villa Hospital who played and sang. Mrs. Barrington of the Villa presented a plaque to the Kinsmen and Kinettes in appreciation of their service work at the hospital. The Kinsmen Club of Richmond Hill recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a service club in the area with a meeting and dance at Richmond Hill Legion Hall. 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