Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 29 Jan 1975, p. 10

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Mr. and Mrs. Snider, along with other WI members from Ontario. travelled to Perth. Australia, to attend the Conference of the Associated Country Women of the World. This is the world group of rural women's organizations including the WI. Mrs. Snider gave a talk on the various sessions of the conference and showed slides taken on the trip. A panel discussion by ladies from several coun- tries was held. Among the subjects discussed were lamily living, pollution and conservation. Around the world in 40 days is a trip members of Edgely Women’s Institute. along with their husbands. took at their January meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Snider. Mrs. Snider said the people from other countries seemed to have the same problems we have in Canada. Solving them is the big concern. After the conference Mr. and Mrs. Snider travelled to South Africa to visit relatives there. They visited a national park where the wild animals live in their natural surroundings With the park left in its natural state‘ the animals blend into the natural background. making it a little difficult to detect them. Once a month for two hours, assistance is needed to sort clothing. A used clothing sale is planned for March, so now is the time to spring clean your closets. Country tours From the conference the visitors were taken on tours ‘of the country. enjoying the many wild flowers. since it was springtime in Australia. A visit to a sheep ranch‘ which consisted of up to 5,000 acres‘ made our 100â€" ucre’ farms appear like child's play. Mrs. Snider reported. Live in huts The Canadians saw grass huts where some of the people live. The Ontario group travelled across Canada to Vancouver and on to Honolulu under the leadership of Dean Hughes, a very pleasant but firing trip. After the program a draw was held with James Darlington being the win- ner. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Summerfeldt, 3 Abell Avenue. Wood- bridge. Are there any men or women in the area who could be volunteer stand-by drivers? These are usually short runs and not' too time consuming. Help information and referral service, is urgently in need of volunteers for several of its servnces. If you can assist in any way, please call Beryl Ward (832-1217). Accompanying Armstâ€" rong, were her two daughters Penny and Judy, who are also well known to most Maple residents. Many of those attending had brought along their copies of Audrey's book to be autographed and it turned out to be a most relaxed and congenial event. Help There was an excellent turnout at the Maple Library coffee party last Tuesday, when Audrey Armstrong, author of “Harness in the Parlour", was guest of honor. Vaughan council meetings for February are February 3 M2 pm, February 10 at 7:30 pm (committee), February 17 at 2 pm, and February 24 at 7:30 pm (committee). all in the council chambers in the township offices, Maple. Coffee Party Dr. Armitage has been Rector of St. Stephen’s Anglican since 1959 and the Armitages are very special to a great many people in Maple. Vaughan Council A special wish for con- tinued happiness to Dr. Ramsay Armitage and his wife Molly who recently celebrated their 54th an- niversary. Edgeley WI members tell of Australia trip of The Studio That Comes To Your Home 884-6941 PHOTOS ELBERT The executive for 1975 will be Marilyn Wilson. chair- man, campaign manager, and school poster contest organizer, Elaine Gamâ€" mage, secretary, Ron Wilson. treasurer, Val Tinline. letters to industry and publicity chairman, Jean’ Sharples, children's movies, Sadie Allen, York- dale fashion show. Carol Flynn and Kay Jones, rural canvass, and Jean Lowthian, Bev-A~Ready A new venture. selling Bev-A-Ready Cups, was discussed and the group decided to give it a try. Several other films will be offered in No'rth York Based on Erich Von Daeniken‘s book. the film chronicles drawings, sculpture, landmarks and written accounts that might be evidence of visitations on earth by beings from other planets. The now famous Chariots Of The Gods science fiction documentary will be shown at North York’s York Woods Library, 1785 Finch Avenue West, 8 pm Thursday. Lunch was served by the committee in charge and members viewed the many souvenirs brought back by the Sniders. Marilyn Wilson, cam- paign chairman, attributes Maple’s great success in the past to the enthusiasm the executive and canvassers display in getting the job done and also to g the generosity of residents and industry in the area. At the meeting, ideas were discussed and each convener stated' what supplies are needed to ef- fectively carry out their part of the program. North York Library The Maple Branch of the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society held a meeting January 22 to discuss last year’s activities and to plan for 1975. CARS Show Chariot Of The Gods EXTERIOR CAR WASH PRICES Over 10 gallons 5 - 10 gallons Under 5 gallons GULF CAR WASH 10376 YONGE AI BENSON *With over 10 gallon purchase The suspense film Black Sunday, about Princess Asa rising from the dead in 1840 to destroy all her surviving relatives, will be shown at Downsview Library, 2793 Keele Street, at 7 pm Friday. At the same time, in Willowdale Library, 5126 Yonge Street, the feature flick will be Brian's Song â€" based on the tragic story of the friendship between Gale Sayers, a black halfback for the Chicago Bears football team and his white team- mate Brian Piccolo. Stars James Caan and Billy Dee libraries this week Friday at Don Mills Library. 888 Lawrence Avenue East, Beaverman’s Condensed Cream of Beatles and The Devil’s Triangle will be shown at 7 pm. Teenagers, bring your friends and moms and dads bring the children for open bowling. starting Wed- nesday, February 5. 7-9 pm. The bowling alleys are in the basement of the Maple Community Center. There has been a response to the notice concerning bridge lessons and they are about to start, if you are at all interested, call Carol Flynn (832-2666). Don't miss out by delaying. Ann King was the star bowler of the evening with high single of 330 and high triple of 675. Det Palmer and Audrey Ross are still tied at 201 for high average. Standings: Bananas. 25; Plums, 23; Peaches. 19; Apples, 19; Oranges, 18; Cherries, 17; Pears, 12; Grapes, seven. Plans for the CARS campaign are usually set by the end of June, so that all can enjoy their summer holiday and then pitch in after Labor Day. If you can be a canvasser for the Arthritis Society please contact any of the above mentioned people or call 832-1305. Ladies bowling MARC Cups $1.00 $1.50 .50 Get your car washed when you buy gas. Take advantage of our exterior car wash prices when you buy gas. At Gulf, car wash prices go down as your gasoline purchase goes up. Get your car washed later. If you want to get your car washed later, pick up a wash ticket with your gasoline purchase and redeem it on your next car wash (only one wash ticket redeemable per car wash visit). Gulf’s car wash is completely modern. You_ stay in your car and get a fast, thorough, extenor car wash with our automatlc equipment. USE YOUR GULF TRAVEL CARD, CHARGEX OR MASTER CHARGE. At 2:15 pm in Willowdale Library, children can see Animal Movie, Daisy, Emperor's Oblong Pancake, Sand or Perter and the Wolf, and The Shout-lt-out Alphabet. ‘ Preschoolers can see Big People and Little People, Bremen Town Musicians and Boiled Egg next Wednesday at 2:15 pm at the Fairview Library, 5 Fair- view Mall Drive. Earlier in the day in the same library. at 2 pm, senior citizens can see A Place of Refuge, Steppe in Winter and Ballet Class. Saturday at 2:30 pm in Don Mills Library, Children can see Snow White and Rose Red, A Story a Story, Bremen Town Musicians, Madeline and Animal Town of the Prairies. Woodbridge pharmacist R. Grant Henderson has been appointed chairman of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, it was announced last week by Ontario Premier William Davis. Williams Woodbridge druggist named conservation authority chairman c" H‘ 'ARGEX Henderson succeeds Fred R. Grant Henderson MTRCA Chairman Not your average car wash. A When the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Cone servation Authority was formed one year later, he was elected chairman of the flood control and water conservation advisory board and a member of the executive committee of the authority. He held this position until 1970. Henderson served for 13 years on the Village of Woodbridge council, which appointed him in 1948 to the Humber Valley Con- servation Authority. He was elected chairman in 1956. He has been the owner of Henderson, Drug Store in Woodbridge for the past 38 years. In 1971 he was elected vice-chairman of the authority and reâ€"elected in 1972, 73 and 74. The new chairman is a member of the authority, appointed by the Regional Municipality of York. Having jurisdiction over all the watersheds in a 1,000- square mile area, the authority has represen- tatives from six municipalities â€" the Regions of Durham, York, Peel, Metropolitan and the Townships of Adjala and Mono.,. 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