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A welcome visitor to Maple is Keith Mason 3 member of the 6th Solihull Scouts of England. The troop spent three weeks in August of 1973 visiting in the Maple area. With him. Keith brought a bundle of letâ€" ters from some of the other scouts to deliver to friends and the families who billeted the English Scouts. The program will be under the direction of Clifford Poole and will feature the works of Beethoven,’Sain£-Saens and Bach. Featured artists will be 14-year-old Chia-Yue Chou. Coleen Farrier and Diane Werner. For further information call llsa Thompson (832- 1205). Keith is the first of niany boys who hope to return and renew friendships made on their previous visit. He is slaying with the Jellisons, with whom he stayed last time. and plans to remain for a month. School news One of the many activities of the Cancer Society is the transportation of cancer patients to and from their homes to treat- ment centers. A most interesting guidance night was held at George Bailey School January 14. Representatives of the various high schools in the area were present to explain to the grade 8 students and their parents. the various courses and options available at their schools. ,, The Maple Branch is most urgently in need of volunteer drivers. who would be able to help out in this much needed service. If ybu can help. even once in a while, please call Mrs. Muriel Rose immediately at 832-1443. This appeal is not only directed to women in the area, men who have retired might be interested in helping. It is with regret that we learned of the passing of Frank Guttridge of Ryder Road. His neighbours and friends and those who were associated with minor ball activities in the area will miss his dedicated efforts on behalf of the young people of Maple. The sympathy of the community is extended to his wife Beverly and children Frank and Helen. York Regional Symphony will hold a concert at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora. January 24 at 8 pm. . It was a well-attended session and Russell Urquhart. principal of the school. wished to thank those parents who look the time to I2 â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. Jan. 22, 1975 Cancer Society needs drivers ’ ma . le me tum of The Studio That Comes To Your Home 884-6941 Due 7 Mounting Costs Necessary It Has Become Adjustments To Make In Electric Rates PHOTOS ElBERT the new rates apply to all bills rendered on and after March Isl, I975 RICHMOND Hlll HYDRO SERVES THE TOWN OF RICHMOND Hlll AS IT EXISTED BEFORE THE ADVENT OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT. RESIDENTS OF THE NEW TOWN ARE STlll BEING SERVED BY VAUGHAN HYDRO AND ONTARIO HYDRO. PfiflT/[IPHU'IUII Morris Jacobs is beginning a dramatic art group. Those interested will meet at the school Saturday mornings. ‘Jacobs is just one of the teachers at George Bailey who spends his own free time with his students. Some attend minor hockey games and ball games at night or on weekends to cheer their students on. This is much appreciated by both students and parents. Parents please note that there will be a professional development day February 17 and also March 18. Winter break starts March 21. The school is looking for a volunteer to assist Erna Fynbo catalogue new books which have arrived for the llbrarv. Please call the school if you can help (832-1451). Option cards are expected to be completed by the students by January 24 excepting those for Thomlea High S_chool which must be completed some time in April. John Eschbach. one of the school custodians. has the children who stay at school for lunch, collect their left over sand- wiches and crusts. Instead of dumping them in the garbage he places them on the fence by the staff parking lot and it is not long before they are eaten by the ever-hungry birds. Another bird fancier on the custodial staff â€" Norman Boween raises pigeons for racing and showing. Ladies Bowling York County Board of Education Trustee Donald Cameron also attended the meeting. chatted with parents and offered to be of help in any way he could. This week Marg Dowdall had high single 252 and Del Palmer high triple of 618. Tied for the second week in the high average slot are Audrey Ross and Det Palmer with 201. Standings: Plums 21: Peaches 19; Bananas. 18; Apples‘ 17; Oranges. 13; Cherries, 12; Pears. 10; and Grapes. 2. attend and who showed so much interest in the various possibilities presented to their children. A new activity begins Wednesdav February 5, Open bowling for teenagers and families at the Maple Community Center from 7-9 pm. Fee is 50 cents per game. All are welcome. .._,V,. ___-_ mentioned inna‘nierarrlier column. p'lease call Carol Flynn without delay (832-2666). MARC If you are inlerestgd in the bridge lessons The fit never quit. I Concord News Encouraged by the progressive attitude of Vaughan Town Council members who have formed a committee to negotiate the school’s purchase from the York County Board of Education, a volunteer “committee of seven” Concordians will present a comprehensive brief to council later this month outlining the need for the centre. Winter temperatures may be running chill, but en- thusiasm is running high in Concord as citizens organize themselves to turn the abandoned Concord Public School into a community centre. Response to an earlier questionnaire revelas a multitude of activities wanted in Concord. At present, people in the community must travel afar for recreational and com- munity facilities available within walking distance to other regional citizens. As a result, many of the 900 Concord residents have been missing out on what Trying a new tent out for size are Lloyd Howard and Tony Legere of the lst Maple Scout Troop. The boys practiced putting the tents up at their regular meeting last week. in preparation for a weekend 'aught with their tents down others consider their tax- payers’ right. Vaughan Mayor Garnett Williams, Regional Coun- cillor David Fraser who lives in Concord, and Vaughan recreational director Barry Young are members of the committee of council working towards the outright purchase of the school. A senior citizens” group, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith, (669‘2011), plus a youth group, headed by Steve Price (669-2095) and Linda McCauley (669- 21733, are newly formed to gather names and suggestions from those interested. “We want to hear from everybody in Concord right away," said volunteer committee chairman Mrs. Pat Kemp. “Enthusiasm is running high for our com- munity centre, but we are a small community and it will take the support of everyone to reach our goal,” she said. Mrs. Kemp can be conâ€" tacted at 669-2803. Richmond Hill Hydro is a publicly owned utility in business to serve this community with a dependable supply of electricity at the lowest possible cost. We do not operate to earn speculative or large profits. However, the amount we collect in revenue must be sufficient to assure the highest possible service and the financial integrity of the utility. Any revenue in excess of these requirements goes directly into expanding facilities or keeping your rates down. Today we face a difficult situation. For the past few years we have been absorbing a large rise in the cost of running your utility. The wholesale cost of power supplied by the province has RICHMOND H||.|. HYDRO GENERAL SERVICE Demand Charge First 50 Kw Balance RESIDENTIAL (Including ALL-ELECTRIC) First 250 Kwh Next 9750 Kwh Balance LATE PAYMENT CHARGE First 250 Kwh Next 500 Kwh (Metered Water Heater Block) Balance Energy Charge Commissioner William lazenby outing at Camp Hiljack, on the King-Vaughan Township Line. Troop Leader Ross Garratt took along I? boys. ADULTS $2.00 STUDENTS $1_.00 If you have any questions regarding your account please phone Manager Brydon Ellis at 884-4466 10184 YONGE STREET l4C 1T6 PHONE 884-4466 Provincial 0.H.A. Junior RICHMOND Hlll HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Chairman Sam Cook Mayor David Schiller ner William Lazenbv Commissioner William Wagner Tuesday, Jan. 281I1 8 p.m. m Richmond Hill Arena Rate Schedule per month IIAII jumped steadily each year since 1968. Since January 1, 1968 wholesale costs have risen sharply each year. Wages have risen. the cost of the manufactured and raw materials we use has climbed enormously and we‘re now serving more people than at any other time. Indeed, rising costs have now reached the point where our present rates are no longer sufficient to cover the cost of a year’s operation. Thus. however reluctant we are to do so. we must introduce anew rate. It’s a modest increase â€" the smallest possible to allow us to fulfill our obligation to you the customer â€" ‘dependable electric service at the lowest possible cost'. No Charge $2.25 Present 3.10' 1.12 1.32 3.10‘ 1.78 0.71 5% JANUARY BARGAINS ~ OF FLOOR SAMPLES Approx- 25% OFF In an era where small towns in the immediate radius of Metro Toronto lose their identity and become just part of the suburbs, the village of Maple has, so far. been able to retain its small town atmosphere. Surrounded and sliced by four lane traffic arteries, Maple is. to its residents, a special placc. While the town has changed constantly since its beginnings. and more so during the past fifteen years. the spirit of the town remains the same. Neighbor cares about neighbor and also about the feilow on the other side of town. We have an abundance of people concerned about their community and the quality of life in it. These people do not sit back. they become involved. 7 Maple's three churches. each lovely in it's own way. are very much alive. To many they pg‘ovide strength. fellowship and activity, The lobal merchants are a friendly lot. always willing to do just a little bit more for their customers. CanrMaple telain its small town flavor much longer. Or will it. like many other places. be swallowed up? Many of the townfolk hope not. THE FINEST IN FURNISHINGS Only time and the declsions of local and provincial government can answer that difficult question. Designs in Teak 884-3750 457 Markham Rd. - Richmond Hill Allencourt Plaza Livingroo ms Diningrooms Bedrooms A special small town By Valerie Tinline Maple Correspondent omment No Charge $2.60 Wall Arrangements Floor 8: Table Lamps 3.55' 1.30 1.50 New 3.55‘ 2.00 0.80 5% Mon. â€" Wed. 10.30 - 6.00 Thurs. & Fri. 10.30 - 9.00 Sat. 10.30 - 5.00