Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 21 May 1975, p. 11

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Also aiding in these efforts will be a rented street flusher which will be washing down Yonge Street from Markham Road to Elgin Mills and some adâ€" joining streets on the mornings of May 24, 26, 28 and 30. The town-owned vacuum sweeper will be working steadily. The most modern available, it will assist the towu staff in seeing that the town's streets are kept exceptionally clean during the special week. Municipal work forces will concentrate on tasks in- volving cleaning and painting municipal properties. .lllC [\IlluCl 5a: Lcu uluul cu luau“: gl'bdl Hat: UI UICSC lleInS. Clean-Up Valerie’s Maple notes I Don’t forget the Variety Show at George Bailey School wee I n tonight and_tomqrr9_w night starting at 8 pm. Local businessmen are offering specials on paints and clean up materials during the week. A total of $110 is being offered in prizes. The posters will be displayed in local business establish- ments. The cofitest is in two sections â€" up to and in- cluding grade 6 and grade 6 up. Features of the week will include a poster contest for local school children. These will be judged on idea and artistic capability. The week of May 23 to May 30 has been declared Clean Up-Paint Up week by Rich- mond Hill Council. H.E.L.P. Information and Referral Service's used book sale, cancelled in April because of the heavy snow storm, takes place this Friday, from noon until 9 pm and Saturday, from 10 am until 3 pm. There is an abundance of books, so don't miss it. The sale will be at Christ Church Anglican, Islington Avenue, Woodbridge.. Posters must have a clear message with the C.A.R.S. Bluebird on it somewhere; be at least 16 by 20 inches; have' contestant's name, grade‘ and school clearly printed on the back of the poster; and be submitted by June 2 to Marilyn Wilson, 46 Netherford Road, Maple. formation the Hill Posters will be displayed in local store windows and judging will be done by a qualified artist. All decisions will be final. Watch The Liberal for further in- H. E.L.P. book sale The Maple Branch of the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society is offering two poster contests again this year. There will be a separate contest for each school in Maple. with money prizes similar to the ones last year. Arthritis is poster contest theme Maple has approximately 60 girls in the Guide movement. The evening of May 12 was the annual mother and daughter banquet when achievement awards were presented. The veteran Guides are nostalgic as they remember their Fly Up and experience a feeling of comradeship as they welcome the new Guides. She is now a Guide with a chance to work her way to the highest award â€" The Canada Cord. It’s an exciting moment, according to Melody Langeman of Lancer Drive, Maple, one of nine girls who earned her Brownie wings recently. For many girls, it all begins at the traditional Fly Up Ceremony when after completing Brownie training, the girls are welcomed into the Guide movement. By Valerie Tinline Maple Correspondent The pride of achievement is a big part of a Girl Guide’s life from the time she is welcomed into the movement. Pride of achievement important in Girl Guide’s life home soon Please remember that the umpires are our neighbors who are trying to do their best for the leagues. Give them your support not your criticism. A patient in York Central Hospital is Barney Bryan. _Keele Street. Feeling a lot better now. Barney hopes to be Also five teams of girls and four teams of boys have been entered in the York Minor House League along with our T- ball schedule. Parents are urged to accompany their children to all the games. They need your support. The emphasis will be on skill devélopmefii and enjoying the game. We would like to win. but not at all costs. Maple Ball Association has entered three teams in the York Ontario Simcoe Softball League and these three teams in the Peewee, Bantam. and Midget divisions will carry our colors into the OASA playdowns. Now that the ball season is beginning. the Maple Ball Park isra very busy place on summer evenings. There’s lots of action, fresh air and folks just enjoying watching the kids play ball and visiting with friends. It's the place to be on a summer evening. By Saturday of this week. your car will surely need a wash. Get it done at John Kucherawy’s Maple B.P. from 9 am. until 4 pm. This will be the final fund raiser by George Bailey gade 85 for their Ottawa trip. The antique show held May 11 didn’t have the greatest turnout. but sometimes this type of show and sale takes a few bookings to get established. The next show will be Sunday June 8. Mark Thursday June 12 on your calendar. That‘s the date set for the Maple Lions’ Annual Barbecue. always held at Shur Gain Farms. The Royal Ontario Museum was the destination, May 8, of Joseph A. Gibson grade 55, along with teachers â€" Gail Gibson. Susan Lyons, Don Gibson and 19 mothers. The trip coincided with their study of mineralogy, geology and evolution. If you should happen to have a doll carriage, stroller, small wagon, large toy truck or car or perhaps some ‘dress up‘ clothes that your children no longer need, please call Barbara Sones. the school secretary at 832-1292. The kindergarten children make great use of these items. They’ll pick up the items and hold them for the Lions ALEtion seheduled for the fall. Nor clothing please. Paul Strangways, Malaren Road, David Davis, Gosling Road Ricky Sharples Lancer Drive and Frank Guttridge Ry Road were presented with jack- -knives upon completing their final year in Cubs. A few weeks earlier, the grade 2 stiidents with their teachers, Gwen Crump and Francie Olive, visited the new Metro Toronto Zoo. Several moms went along on that trip Debbie, Darlene, Chris and Kim listed a number of reasons for joining. Whether they heard ébout Guiding from a friend or relative who was once a Guide. they said it sounded To wind up the season the Roadrunner Cub Pack went swimming last Wednesday at Centennial Pool in Richmond Hill and then returned to the Maple Cub Hall for refresh- ments. In addition. the girl must carry out a minimum of 15 hours service for a group or individual which will provide challenging ex- perience. The three Maple girls served at the Maple Nursing Home, the Orange Lodge and the Maple Lions Pan- cake Festival. All Canada Cord holders must first earn the All Round Cord, an ac- complishment in itself. They must also hold three em- blems other than those earned for the All Round Cord, the Citizen Badge, one of the Interpreter, World Trefoil Heritage or Native Lore badges, and one of either the Camp Leader or Wilderness badges. Why do girls join the Guide movement? If you are one of those who does spring cleaning a little later than others and finds furniture or appliances that you’d like to be rid of immediately (before you change your mind) call Doug Chalmers (832-1551) or John Kucherawy (832-8863). To qualify, the girls had to work hard and cross several hurdles. [t was a special night this year as three Maple Guides, Chris Brown of Keele Street, Debbie Hasselfelt of Gosling Road and Darlene Fleming of Goodman Crescent, were awarded the Canada Cord. Debbie, Chris and Kim MacCallum were also awarded the All Round Cord. Roadrunners hold splash party Roy Robson, Principal of Joseph A. Gibson Public School, will hold an art show at the school Saturday May 24 from 1 pm. until 5 pm. and 7 pm. until 9 pm, and also on Sunday May 25 from 1 pm. until 5 pm. Those who haire attended Robson’s showings in the past know that he is an artist of note and this event should not be missed. Ca" Continue studies at museum Late spring cleaners wanted Walls it Windows Chesterfields SPRING CLEAN-UP SPECIAL .23.? COMPLETE HUME CLEANING Principal plans one-man Show By Valerie Tinline Maple Correspondent (832- "SUdSY" 884-2433 They said they have made lasting friendships and gained a sense of respon- sibility and determination, interesting, a good way to have fun in the out-ofâ€"doors and a way to learn the skills of handling emergencies and the problems of womanhood. But' after earning the Canada Cord, what comes DAY OR NIGHT Previous Canada Cord winners who might join include Ann Wilmot of Ryder Road and Sonia King of next? Guide leader Karen Vincent of Keele Street North plans, with the help of District Commissioner Elsie Milne of Clemson Crescent, to start a group of Rangers.- = E Gives Satisfaction Always! 7* Brownies who flew up to Guides were Ann Stroud. Netherford Road, Melody Langeman, Lancer Drive, Cheryl King, Keele Street, Julie Oliver, Gosling Road. Ruth Hasselfelt, Gosling Road, Lorna Jones, Gram Street, Beverly Bedford. Clemson Crescent. Laurh Keele Street Wilson, Netherford Road, and Kerry Hobbs, Goodman Crescent. Present that evening for the awards was Joan Goulding of Kleinburg, division commissioner, and Joyce Doherty of Thornhill, a member of the St. Johns Ambulance. Mrs. Doherty was presented with a Thank You badge for her work with the girls this past season. She taught them home nursing, first aid and the Emergency Helper Badge. (Elsie Milne would be happy to hear from other potential leaders who could help with the continuing work of the Maple Guides. Call her at 832-2469). (Photo by Hogg) THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 21. 1975 â€"

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