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The Liberal, 9 Oct 1974, p. 11

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Police blotter - - - 2 heart attack deaths, A massive heart attack was the verdict of a post mortem performed on Emile Fontaine. 58, of Dalton Road, Jackson's Point, who was found un- conscious in his car October 6 on Don Mills Road north, shortly after it had gone out of control and spun off the highway. York Regional Police said Fontaine was proceeding north on Don Mills when his car left the road and travelled onto the east shoulder, striking a small tree. It then caromed off that into another tree, finally coming to a stop against a parked truck. He was found by police patrolling the road about 7:05 am and pronounced dead an hour later. Casual bomber jack- et with pile col- lar. slash pockets and quilted lining, is available in Bronze, Loden. Rust or Brown. Sizes: 36-46. MEN’S LKM‘I'NAi'ED SUEDINE _ _ ‘--__ K man ' Special PLAYER DIES In Markham, a heart attack also took the life of Douglas Chambers, 39. of Fred Varley Drive, Unionville. Chambers was playing ball at the Unionville Ball Park October 2 about 10:25 pm when he collapsed. He was taken to Scarboro Centenary Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. MAPLE ARREST An early-evening chase from Keele Strget ir_1 Maple to Weston Road, ended with the arrest of a Maple resident October 2. Police said Constable John Hope was operating the radar unit on Keele Street when a car com- mitted a violation, but failed to stop Constable Hope then followed the car for six miles. during which time the driver went through. three stop signs, forced a car off the road and caused two others to take evasive ac- tion. He also drove some distance without lights. Wirie was finally stâ€"opped at Weston Road. north of Major Mackenzie_ Drivel Facing a dangerous driving charge is David Perrin, 23, of Langstaff Road. CONCORD BURGLARY A high-powered burglary, in which the burglars seemed to have everything well worked out beforehand. resulted in the theft of between $1,800 and $2,000 from Villa Nova Tailored sports shirts of 65% Polyester. 35% Cotton hlend. have rounded collars. button fronts and contrast colour stitching. In Beige, Powder, Maize or Mint. S-XL. Restaurant, Highway Concord, October 6. Police said the break-in was carried out between 2 am and 9 am. with the burglars first climbing to the roof of the building. Once there, they turned off the power in the exhaust fan and then cut a hole in the ventillating shaft to gain entry. Police said they seemed to know exactly where the cash was. They also took a quantity of liquor and cigarettes and left the same way they had come in. BIG THEFT CATCH A man, who checked with police to see why his car was impounded, has been charged with breaking, entering and theft. 36%;; said a man had Savings 0n’Warm Winter Underwear for Men and Boys MEN’S BOYS’ SHflflI SLEEVE THERMAL THERMAL THERMAL DRAWERS DRAWERS SHIRTS Our list price 2.93 Ea K mart Special Ankle length thermal drawers have full elastic waist. double seat and from taped seams. In White. S-XL‘ been seen around a storage shed at the Ministry of Transportatoin and Com- munications, Highway 50 in Woodbridge, October 1, about 2:30 am. He disappeared, but police discovered his 'car nearby and a large quantity of goods 25 feet away from it. Both the goods and the car were taken to police headquarters. and about 10:30 am, a man came to check on the car. He was arrested and a subsequent search of his home resulted in the discovery of $1,000 in stolen goods. Charged was Philip Walker‘ 26, of Fergus, Ontario. ' Vaughan Chas 9 Concord , burg/ac 202. Our list price 2.27 Ea K man Special Ankle length drawers have double cuffs. elastic waist and dou- ble seat. In White. 173 THEFT SCHEME A Don Mills man has been arrested in connection with a joint theft scheme carried out at Robert Simpson Company in Hillcrest Mall. Police said a man bought an electric blanket costing $29.95, September 6, but only paid the cashier, who was a friend of his $1.99. He then walked out of the store with the blanket in a bag. Following an in- vestigation by police, Stephen Duffy. 22, of Valley Woods Road, Don Mills, was arrested at his place of employment. He faces a charge of theft under $200. CLOTHING THEFT Also in the mall, Peter Toomey, 25, of 161 Oxford Street. Richmond Hill, faces MEN'S SIZES Our list ptice 2.43 Ea. BOYS' SIZES Our list price 183 Ea. K man Special K man Special 13:4 153 a similar charge following an incident at Fairweather’s Clothing Store. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1974 Police said a man walked out of the store with a coat over his arm, October 5. However. he was sub- sequently grabbed outside the store by two employees and held for police. DISTURBANCE Another Richmond Hill man faces a charge of causing a disturbance, as a result of an altercation in Richmond Heights Plaza, October 1, about 9:40 pm. Police said the man en- tered the Mr. Donut shop and shouted obsceneties at the waitress. He was for- cibly removed by his friends. but he then kicked in the front window of Hobbique Store in the plaza. Arrested was Richard Briscoe, 24, of 362 South Taylor Mills Drive. ANIMAL CRUELTY James Crocker, 35, of Riveredge Drive, Keswick, faces a charge of cruelty to animals, following the death of a small puppy, October 6. Police said they were summoned to' the Crocker home after a man was seen swinging a puppy by his tail against the fender of a car. The puppy was found dead in a basket later at the home. OTHER CRIME Other area occurrences: A break-in at the home of Jack Starr. RR 2. Gormley, October 1, resulted in the theft of more than $3,000 in cash, plus two pocket watches, two billfolds and a quantity of liquor; Antino Morassut, Dufferin Street, Concord. lost $1,500 in jewelry_ in a break-in at his home, October 5 or 6; Constable Ray Bunce, York Regional Police, had the badge stolen from his cap while it was sitting in a room reserved for police per- sonnel at Provincial Court, 550 Markham Road, Sep- tember 30; Robert Salma, 125 Weldrick Road. had his $212 Polaroid camera taken from his car by someone, who broke into the vehicle while it was parked at Hillcrest Mall; taken from Parkway Motel, Highway 7 and Leslie Street, October 6. were 11 spreading Juniper trees valued at $300. Local students at Simpsons Ryerson Polytechnical Institute students from Richmond Hill will be at Simpsons in the Hillcrest Mall this week demon- strating weaving, finger crocheting and other hand crafts. Look for them in the fabric department area. Tonight, Thursday and Friday they will be there from 7 to 9 pm and on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. This is part of Simpsons’ Stitchcraft Creative Fair, Community Colleges in Action week. PINE ORCHARD: An old service station, formerly the neighborhood gathering place here, is being torn down to make way for a new centre. It was first used as a gas station in 1936, although it is believed to have been more than a century old. Richmond Hill Curling Clubl now invites you to use their facilities for: o WEDDING RECEPTIONS o BANQUETS 0 PRIVATE PARTIES, ETC. Bowring Please contact Richmond Hill Curling Club PO. Box 120, Elgin Mills Rd. Richmond Hill, 889-3185 - 889-4554 For Your Convenience IITTALA GLASS WARE Copper, Lamps, Salt 8. Pepper Crystal Beer Mugs, Dinner Ware MANY MORE GIFT ITEMS Classes for the newly formed Thornhill Figure Skating Club will get un- derway October 14 in the new Thornhill Community and Recreation Centre. Six skating professionals have already been hired and the club is thinking of adding a seventh because of the success of its membership drive, with more than 400 members to date. ly, Oct. 9, 1974 11 Figure skaters start Monday The club has received a $1,500 grant from Markham Town Council and will use it to buy supplies, skating manuals. crests. badges and some equipment. Most of the skaters will be aged from 8 to 15 and the fees vary from $35 for pre- school children to $65 for seniors. STOUFFVILLE: Council has taken the first step towards going into the garbage-disposal business. Thev decided to acquire a landfill site to be owned am! operated municipality The appointment of Peter W. Line as Circulation Director for the Northern Division of Metrospan Publishing Limited is an- nounced this week by J.G. VanKampen, general manager of the division. Mr. Line was previously cir- culation manager for The Banner in Aurora, King and Newmarket. He now takes on the additional duties of circulation departments of the Liberal in Richmond Hill and the Woodbridge- Vaughan News. Before joining the staff of The Banner early in 1974, Mr.‘ Line had gained much ex- perience in general sales positions and gained his newspaper circulation background with the Telegram, the Mirror and the Globe & Mail in Toronto. Appointment PETER W. LINE the

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