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“Cancer can be beaten” is no empty slogan as many healthy, happy people can testify who have benefitted from the results of research made possible by money donated during annual campaigns. For those of us who have seen loved ones suffer and die from one .form of the Although the word cancer still strikes fear into the hearts of many, it is far from being the affliction it once was. Recent years have seen great advances in the treatment and cure of many cancers. The Canadian Cancer Society's booklet “The Facts (1975)" gives details of research work. A committee met recently at the home of Chairman Wilbert Jennings to plan for the annual Robertson Masonic Lodge euchre bridge to be held in aid of the Canadian Cancer Society‘ King City Branch. The date. April 18, 8 pm sharp; the place. the Masonic Hall, King City. Admission at $1 will include refreshments, prizes and lucky draws. The members are looking for- ward to the same fine support they have received in the past. I suppose it is a re- affirmation of faith in the continuity of all things. Mrs. Lance Beath of Toronto entertained a few friends at a dinner party at the Granite Club, Toronto March 22. [Guest of honor was Catharine James, who was celebrating her 18th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred James, Gordon and Barbara enjoyed the evening along with Catharine. Therefore, it seems particularly appropriate to me that April was chosen by the Canadian Cancer Society as the time to canvass for funds. Because to me April is the time of awakening, I feel there is a special significance in happenings at this time of year. By Janet Russell Although the calendar tells us Spring offically begins March 21, April is the month I associate with Spring and the rebirth of our northern part of the world after the long winter. The 4H Homemaking Clubs have completed their project, “A World of Food in Canada," and are looking forward to their Janet says â€" A rummage and bake sale is planned for April 19 from 10- 2 pm. The UCW is asking for contributions of good used spring clothing or small household goods. For information or pickup call Freda McQuarrie at 773-5316 or Irene Blyth at 773-5161. All proceeds from the bake table will go to support St Paul’s mission project in Brazil. This week‘s column seems rather short but the last two weeks have been really hectic, what with early deadlines to meet and costumes to make as well as my usual busy schedule. Therefore to those of you who were expecting to read some news which isn’t here â€" please don‘t think I have forgotten, I‘ve just held it over for a week. (I still have the horrid feeling that I’ve forgotten something I meant to write!) At St. Joseph’s Chapel April 7 at 7:15 pm there will be a mass in celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Separate School. Following the mass there will be a family bingo. Members of this organization express heartfelt ap- preciation to all who helped with the recent Easter egg production. Approximately 1,900 eggs were made and decorated by the ladies, this undertaking being their major fundraising project of the year. St. John‘s Anglican Church will hold a family service April 6 at 10:30 am. The Mixed Blessings and the church school will be responsible for the service. There will be a coffee hour after the service in the lower hall. The annual Friendship Night will be held by Ehe UCW April 8 at 8 pm at St. Paul’s United. All ladies will be most welcome. The ACW will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting April 9 in the upper room of the parish hall at 8 pm. Guest speaker will be Sue Mosteller from Daybreak. Rev. Huer will be guest speaker at St. Paul’s United Church on the morning of April 6. He is a representative of the Canadian Bible Society and will show a film taken during one of his recent world trips. April 6, 1950; was the of- ficial date of the charter The lst Oak Ridges Ladies’ Scouting Auxiliary will meet April 9 at 8 pm at the home of Doris MacAdams, Bond Crescent. The next item on the auxiliary’s calendar is the father and son banquet scheduled for later in the month. By Janet Russell Twenty~five years ago this week, the Oak Ridges Lions Club was incorporated. 6 â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, Apr. 2, 1975 Helps Cancer Society The Brethren in Christ Church reports its two-week program of evangelistic services was very well attended. The church will be holding a baby dedication during the morning service April 6. Cancer can be beaten Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox Baby dedication Scout auxiliary to meet Made 1,900 Easter eggs Family service Sunday Celebrate feast day Bible Society film Hectic two weeks A long time established herd of Guernsey cows came to an end this week when Kingfield Farms sold their herd. We will miss the peaceful sight of them grazing in the field at the corner of the townline this summer. The afternoon unit has taken on the project of selling historical picture plates of the church. These plates will be for sale early in the summer. Work is continuing on the up-dating of the history or Temperanceville United Church. The committee met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Jennings Friday evening. Please give generously when the canvasser calls at your door. You may save the life of a beautiful person like my friend. Achievement Day on April 19. But every year brings new discoveries and the news for cancer patients these days is more one of optimism than ever before. April 6 is Daffodil Sunday and the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will be decorating all the local churches with these beautiful flowers. Canvassers are needed for this area and if you are in- terested in helping call Doris Smith at 773-5371. disease or another, the word “cancer" brings back memories which we usually keep locked away in the dark recesses of our minds. Maybe unconsciously she feels every day is a gift, and as such is a cause for joy. I don‘t know because I have never asked her. I do know that she will be supporting the cancer society's campaign this month, and so will I. I do hope you will also. She has the nicest smile I ever saw and the sweetest nature and I‘d rather visit her than some of the “healthy" people I know. I have a friend in her mid- fifties, who has been having treatments for bone cancer for some time, but unless she told you, you’d never know. Sponsored by Richmond Hill Lions Club, Oak Ridges started with 33 community- minded men as charter granted to the club by Lions International. Temperanceville News Telephone 773~5892 Correspondent: They were: Ken Arnold, William Austin, Eric Bunn, Charles Burnett, John Blyth, Carl Burns, Louis Colombo, Charles Connors (deceased), Vic Draper (deceased), Norman Emerson, Ken Farquharson, Ross Farquharson, Walter Geary (deceased), George Gourlay, Ed Hawman, Harry Hutchinson (deceased), J. Keslick, Grant McCachen, Leo McDonald (deceased), G e o r g e M c E w a n (deceased ). Ronald MacKintosh, William Mirrlees, Robert Rickward, Gordon Rowe. Stan Rule. Charles Stephenson (deceased), the first president; James Stephenson, Kjell Styrmo, Frank Stiver, Jack Turriff, Timothy Woolley. Robert Woolley, Senior (deceased), and William Robert Woolley, members Knee Hi Hose Safeway Trac ll > Razor Blades Right Guard Deodorant Bayer Asprins Earthborn , Shampoo ' # VSQIi'SWIPEJa'Silréfii: 49¢ fl E33335: may; lb. 49¢ Ontario Fancy Grade CA. 5”). Aero Green "Le-‘1 or 40”) # McIntosh Apples Bag 85¢ # 7-7-7 Fertilizer M399 Just Arrived From Holland At Attractjvfe Prices . . . Spring Bulbs, Dutch Sets. Juffu Oranges i Product of Israel For ¢ w Size 123’s Hungarian Hot u. s. Grown No.1 Grade I Normal 0 Dry 0 Oily - Anti-Parsp o Powdered That the Oak Ridges Lions live up to their motto is very apparent when reviewing the achievements listed by the club in its first quarter century. In this time, despite the small size of the club membership, the Lions have raised close to half a million dollars. The Lions‘ motto is “Working together for the betterment of our com- munity”. Most of this money has been distributed throughout the community. Many of the local associations we take for granted today were inititated by the Lions. For instance, the club has held the charter for the Boy Scout organization for the last 23 years. The nr'unor hockey and ball associations owe their wf99¢ Pkg, of 100 89¢ 225 mg 8". 59¢ 3:2 9 oz, 3 9 Tm lI49 Garbage Bags SOS Scouring Pads Glad Plastic Cat Food Hot Chocolate Dog Food Kal Can Bordens Reg. or with Marshmallow ives Our senior citizens' club also has many reasons to be grateful to the Oak Ridges Lions â€" and the list goes on and on. From this year on the carnival will be located in Ozark Park. beginnings to the Lions Some years after its formation, the club bought a piece of property on King Sideroad and Yonge Street from one of their members, Charles Connors (since deceased). This property then became known as the Lions Park and was the scene of many of the club’s fund- raising activities, as well as providing a playground for children and a ball diamond. Here also, each year, except in 1972, the Lions held their annual carnival at the end of June. In 1972 the Lions sold this park to the Town of Rich- Florida Grown No. 1 Grade Large Size Italian Small Support Amateur Athletics Buy Olympic Lottery Tickets Now on Sale At Safeway Assorted Flavours lb. 49¢ 4501- 8 9c Carnation Instant Breakfast 14 Carnation Cda :: 1Grade 3 loo Skim Milk indnl Pkg. at 12 - 1 01. Pkgsv 99¢ 39¢ All the furnishings are the property of the Lions. but the After the work on the arena was finished, the Oak Ridges Lions undertook to complete the hall upstairs at their own expense. This generéus gesture cost the club over $22,500. This diamond will be located in Ozark Park, which is the name of the 10- acre parcel of land on which, in 1972, Bond Lake Arena was built. Part of the contract bet- ween the Lions and the town promises the town will provide a ball diamond to be ready for use in June 1975, with a final completion date of June 1976. The town required a central site on which to build a fire hall and library, work on which started recently. mond Hill at a monetary “sacrifice" â€" less than one- third of its market value. . A '. Maple Leaf or Olymrflc b6 6¢ Z s [C L , 9“ IA ; Wieners Pkg Maple Leaf \ ‘ Sliced V.P. 69¢ ‘sncuL 4 16 02- *Bo|°9"" 8 Maple Leaf or I ’ sncuL ; Olymp'c Sliced , Side Bacon *9 Flavour Crystals Snow Star Ice Cream SPECIAL ’ Creamed Honey Instant Coffee Tang Orange Taste Tells Choice Cream Style Corn Billy Bee No. 1 Grade Edwards Ground Coffee Diced Beets Whole Potatoes Town House Fancy Peas Assorted Varieties lanciu lunch Taste Tells Choice Town House Tomato Catsup Stokely Maxwell House Skim Milk Powder \ ‘ Taste Tells Beans with Pork Cameo 200 - 2 Ply Facial Tissue iameo 00 - 2 Ply TISSUES Boxes Snow Star “Springtime in the Oaks" is the theme of a joint venture by four non-profit organizations in the Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox area. Hépefully it will involve the whole community in a one-day spring fair May 31. The four organizations sponsoring the event are the Bond Lake Skating Club, Oak Ridges and District Minor Hockey Association, Oak Ridges Junior ‘3' Hockey Club and the Oak hall, which is becoming known as “The Lions Den" can be rented for community happenings from the town’s parks and recreation department. To celebrate their 25th year of community service, Oak Ridges Lions will hold a 7.2.8 9‘ Springtime in the Oaks 4100 221:35‘ 2 59¢ 14 fl. oz. Tins Ioo :12" 9 5¢ Bag '15 22::- I95 Among the many events planned is a parade along Yonge Street with many floats, bands and other at tractions. Ridges Lions Club Char-tel: members of the club, past presidents. local dignitaries and visiting Guest speaker will be Past President District Governor from A3 District Doug Galt from Brighton. Special events throughout the day include such things as a dunking machine, clowns. band concert, children's rides. professional roller skating exhibition. auction sales, and an evening dance with live entertainment. charter night dinner April 5 at 6 pm in the Lions Den. Chocolate Puffs Pancake Syrup Long Grain Rice E mpress Frozen Waffles Busy Baker Cheddar Cheese Green Giant I VegetableSanbumuauce A Fruzervule French Style Fey. Cut Green Beans Royal Downeyflake Safeway Mild Stoker Chuckwagon Corn Stokely Broccoli Florentine Haddock in batter Highliner Frozen Beef liver Fresh or Frozen 7 SPECIAL r, pmct Ixx‘ :SPECIAL " PRICE Paper Towels Truly Fine Sliced 6 73$" '00 zawser¢~ undertaking and the organizers are seeking the assistance of everyone in the community â€" money to help pay for bands and special attractions. donations of prizes, trucks for floats, supporting advertising. Lions will also be honored Anyone interested in at- tending the celebrations should contact Charter Night Chairman Bob McColl for tickets at 773-5902 or President Joe Tanzos at 773- 4285. If you can lend a helping hand in any capacity write to: Joint Venture Committee câ€"o Chairman W.A. Reddy PO Box 407 Oak Ridges, Ontario Mp 16 014 c Pkg, 32 n. 01. 05 an. 10 01 ¢ Pkg: 14 or 16 co“ Pk 01' Pkg: I 0 Hits 99¢ 21189¢ 1189¢ 2|b 14 oz Pkg. 93¢ 129