Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 24 Apr 1974, p. 20

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gm"- 25THANNUALR ROTTEN WITH HONOUR â€"â€"by Derek Robinson. A mild, apparently ineffectual British agent is sent into what seems like an incredibly stupid move to steal a mo- mentous scientific secret from a ruthless Soviet spy. Soon the Briton discovers that his activities are only one part of a giant complex puzzlie that often proves messin fatal to its parts. (Fiction at Markham, Thorn- hiil and Unionville.) VOYAGE GASTRONOMI- QUEâ€"by Lillian Langseth- Christensen. A magic carpet jloumey with castles and fine restaurants in Vienna, Paris, New York and fashionable spas as landing places. The author's relaxed talk about fine food, her delightful. improbable father and her 200 recipes. make enchanting LIGHTLY POACHEDâ€"by Lillian Beckwith. Devotees of these Hebridean books will welcome this fifth addition to the series. This volume is written with the author's usual humour and able characterization of the color- ful people who inhabit these remote islands. (Non-fiction at Markham, Thornhill and Unionville.) “The Way", sponsored by Mr. D. Foley rec- ently presented a film preview of “Time To Run” in the TSS Library. This preview shows the problems faced by teenagers in today’s society and how Jesus Christ can meet the needs of those who will give their lives to Him. The com- plete film will later be shown by local church groups and theatres. Some of the leaders of this group are Ted Heidman, Grant Heir and Glenda Hunf. The Sock Hop on the 19th was only moder- ately successful due to the small turnout, but the kids who attended seemed to be having a good time. The early'evening action at the ping pong tables swung to the gym as the sounds of the fifties filtered through. A few lucky couples won chocolate bars for their dancing expertise, and the most exceptional of these was Aldo Malfara and his partner. Prom tickets went on sale on April 16 and sold like hotcakes. The last report I heard left only five tickets still unsold. I do hope you’ve bought yours early and avoided being disap- pointed. The big night is May 23 at 8 pm. Our prom committee has engaged the paddle-whee] boat, the Maraposa Belle, for a four-hour cruise on Lake Ontario. It should be a unique evening for everyone,- ,, I trust everybody had a good Easter holiday and returned to school with new enthusiasm. We still have some “catching-up” to do as term two draws to a close. Don’t forget the reports are in the offing. TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES Visit The Hebrides 0r Africa Through Interesting Books TSS Tiger Tales Thornhill Secondary School Correspondent (Telephone 889-4421) THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Wednesday April 24, 1974 By JUDY McDONALD reading and vividly recreate a vanished epoc and social stratum. Unionvllle.) JAWSâ€"by Peter Benchley. A murderous, almost super- natural, whlte shark threat- ens the safety of all swim- mers in a popular beach re- sort. However. the corrupt officials of the town, in order to protect their tourist business. struggle to conceal all evidence of its presence from the public. A Book-of-the-Month Club selection. (Fiction at Mark- ham, Thornhlll and Union- ville.) SAFARI - SOUTH AMERICA â€" by Christine Wood. This young English woman who was a participant in: the “Operation-Gwamba" to save wild animals caught in the rising waters of a South American dam, writes skillfully of all her many ad- ventures. (Non-fiction at Markham.) LOOK FOR THESE TiTLES AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY CONVERSATION PIECE AT BREAKFAST "The Liberal”. Phone 884- 1105 and arrange for home delivery every Thursday. (Non-fiction at ‘ “Boy Scouts? Yes, well, they wear uniforms and sell apples on Saturday." The above may be a typical reaction to the- term ‘Boy Scouts’. The Thomhill Cubs and Scouts are holding a dance, tomorrow, at 8:30. The locale is to be the Heintzman House. There will be a live band, old English pub, auc- tion, buffet and one fortui- tous couple will win a week- end at the Hyatt Regency. Yorkville. Tickets may be ordered from Maty Ann Pople at 889-7921. 251 Bay- vlew Fairways. The price is $12. In a communique with an unselfish man named Mike Scottie, I was informed that the Boy Scouts do more than wear uniforms and sell apples on Saturdays. Almost 100 boys benefit in the broad education they receive. There are cookouts and hikes in the environment. educational Community News “The Liberal” is pleased to announce that Paul Vetere, 234 Bayview Fair- ways, will be our news representative in that area. Mr. Vetere. a student at York University, will be grateful for the co-opera- tion of the residents of his area in preparing his weekly news column. If you have had an enjoyable holiday, if you have enter- tained guests, if your church or school or social group has actlvlties plan- ned, just phone Mr. Vetere at 881-0169 so that your community’s news can be recorded in this weekly newspaper. WE HAVE A ROSE FOR EVERY MOTHER Around Bayview Fairways Fully Licensed For Reservations call (416) 893-1429 Chargex and American Express Cards Accepted MOTHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 12th Restaurant and Tavern in Kleinburg is now open all year-featur- ing excellent, early Canadian cuisine for Luncheons, Teas and Dinners, Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner reservations accepted up to 8:00 pm. Dinner Sittings 12-2z30 & 5 -8 p.m. The Doctor’s House Correspondent: Paul Vetere 234 Bayview Fairways 881-0169 if desired. Anyone interested please contact Joan Belton at 226-4691. Since it is still in the planning stage, your sug- gestions will be most helpful. It is planned to run from June to September but mem- bers have yet to decide any other details. Tennis is our “numero uno” summer sport. I strongly recommend it to retain your health or maybe even re-acquire it! The tennis court at St. Joseph's Morrow Park has been resurfaced. There are also flood lights there. A tennis club is being planned but it still is at square one. Instruction will be provided I am told that the Thom- hill boys are on their own. They do not receive help from the Toronto secuts. By going to the dance you will help provide financial assist» ance to purchase equipment (e.g. sporting. tents, etc.). If anyone has such equipment that they wish to donate. please contact Mike Scottie. Mike is a man who is com cemed about the boys de- veloping leadership skill for their future world. He is not selfish with his time. after all he looks at it this way. “somebody has to do it". adventures to the Pickering nuclear plant and the Niagara Falls hydro plant. Citizenship development includes visits to newspapers and television sta- tions. The boys meet one night per week: where they discuss and vote on projects for the future. They do have a hand in their own leader- ship. Weekend projects may consist of personal fitness and creativity. Already I have heard from a mother with a small child of her own who is willing, after the end of June. to care for another small child in her own home during tempor- ary absence of its mother. This is the sort of community spirit we need, and hopefully there will be others who may The statistics in both sur- veys were compiled by Liz Croll, a student at York University. and for Richvale the questionnaires were dis- tributed at random through- out the community by mem- bers of the South Richmond Hill Task Force. The earlier ones in BAIF were done by personal interviews. Mother’s Help I mentioned that results of the Richvale survey are now in our local library branch on Pearson Avenue. However. for those interested in look- ing at the previous survey which was done in the BAIF sulbdivision last summer, there is a copy of this in the main library on Wright Street. For comparison, this is a little premature, so there will probably be a later sur- vey made in the BAIF area when it is more settled in. In the last two years, the popu- lation has been somewhat transient with many homes having been bought and then rented out. Correspondent â€" MRS. MARY WATTS. 43 Spruce Avenue - That ’flu bug which has been going around has final- ly claimed me as one of its victims, so hopefully next week I shall be able to re- late more happenings or things to comeâ€"in the mean- time here are a few im- portant reminders: Library be able to give their services in these emergencies, where mother is rushed into hos- pital and father is out of town or cannot take time off work to care for the young family at home during the day. Please phone me terested. if in- 889-5787 Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Yonge and Dufferin Streets. April 29 at 7:30 pm. A general practise for the candidates and their sponsors will be held Thurs- day night at 7:30 in the church. To celebrate Education Week an open house was held "I think that the Volkswagen Campmobile is for camping and going away on trips." "‘I think that the Volkswagen Campmobile is a station wagon for driving around lawn in." Wait! You're boih right! Because the VW Campmobile is really two, two, two cars in one. First, it's a cottage on wheels; Insulated. With wall-to-wall carpeting. With a kitchen that has iust about everything, including the kitchen sink. There's an ice-box that you can fill with all the things you need to enioy good old . home-cooking while y0u're away from A home, 1.. There's 0 work-counter attached to RICHVALE RECORD It’s two‘iwo, ~ two cars III one. The Thomhill Theatre of the Performing Arts have seats available at the special price of $1 for all seniors who wish to come to their presentation of "Guys and Dolls" at Hart House Theatre on the opening night. May 2. Curtain time is 8:30. For more information call 884- 4862. Church News Please phone me if in- terested. Senior Citizens Archbishop Philip Pocock will administer the Sacra- ment of Confirmation at St. TH'ORNDALE BUSINESS SERVICES m... 884-2660 performed No charge for estimate Service by appointment -â€" no waiting For lntormntion or Appointment Call Anytime 88‘9-8‘05‘1 Evening: 8: Weekend: FAST}. DEPENDABLE COURTEOUS. CONFIDENTIAL Reasonable Rates Know? your cost before tax service 10440 YONGE STREET NORTH/889-7701/884-6661 W. & P. Motors Limited INCOME TAX SERVICE (And to really make somebody feel at home, the dishes can be washed inside as well, because the sink is connected to a big 7‘/2 gallon water supply). Likeo cottoge,the Compmobile has 0 dining room with a table that comfortably seats 4 peopleBut then folds up out of the way when you've finished eoting. Screened and lowered win- dows can be opened easily to let a gentle breeze in,while keeping not- so-genlle insects Out. the side to prepare those meals on. A storage almost twice the gas mileage. (It still is after all, shelf for spices, tins or whatever. a Volkswagen). (And to really make somebody feel at Yet with all that space inside, it's miracu- home, the dishes can be washed leusly iust 14 inches longer outside inside as well, because the sink is than a Super Beetle. Later on in the evening, when ""‘B'fi'fi you've finished admiring whichever view you've chosen that day, draw the Curtains and retire to one of two bedrooms. Pull the back seat flat and you've got a full length double bed over 6 feet long. Pop up the pop-up top and presto, there's another 6 feet of sleeping space for two more. And if y0u've really got a big family, we have an optional tent with floor and screens that sets up in min- utes and sleeps three more. Once you leave the great outdoors and return to the city, simply fold away the camping gear and the Compmobile turns into a 5 pos- senger station wagon. With almost twice as much space as an ordinary wagon. As well as TheVoIkswugen Cumpmobile. The beautiful array of flowers around the altar for Easter in St. Mary Immac- ulate Church were generously donated by Joe Valenti of "Valenti Greenhouses" on Bedford Park Avenue. Joe recently took over the busi- ness there. To celebrate Education Week an open house was held April 22 for all parents of pupils at St. Mary Immac- ulate School, Trayborn Drive. Last Monday was also the last meeting of the high school students program. They will resume in the fall. (24 hour answering service) We specialize in mouth-watering, home-made saus- age rolls, bread, rolls, pies, tarts, squares, cookies and seasonal baking, such as hot cross buns. We also have that delicious apple butter made by the Mennonites. Come see our display at the Thornhill Farmer's Market, 7509 Yonge St. at Elgin, Thornhill. We’re open every Friday 5 to 9 pm, including Good Fri- day 0and every Saturday from 7 am. Telephone 889- 035. Special orders also taken at the Wideman Farm- house Baking, 887-5282. Spring Tea or Bridal Shower? HAVING A PARTY, Crown Patio 8. Landscaping Registered 3 ' 0 8 Insured FREE ESTIMATES We’re big where “counts. 0n flue inside. PATIOS SIDEWALKS BARBECUES FIREPLACES ORNAMENTAL WALLS lfi If you'd like to spend a little less‘ e “mm money and perhaps use a little more’ m imagination, you might think about either the standard VW Station Wagon or the VW Window Van. With 176 cubic feet of inner space, you can modify them for camping or holiday travelling to suit your- sell_While still enioying all the otherVolkswogel benefits, including the VW Owner's SeCUrit‘ Blonkel. Drop into your nearest VW dealer's and as :, him to show you the Compmobile, Stoli . 9 Wagon or Window Von. 3 ways Volkswagen con help to double fir; \ your p|eosure and double v0ur fun. So you can park it in most little? big city spots. And maneuver it; through the thickest trotfic. (\Nith onl automatic transmission, if you likell And the added traction of its reor-’ m0unted engine not only helps ge" you through the wet gross and sot; sand of the country, but also through the snow and ice of the city. I M mm-in-one curs. ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1 YR.

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