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The Liberal, 24 Sep 1975, C2

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a House plants and garden show interest horticulturalists A record crowd was on hand to hear Miss Martha Veldhuis, of the famous Veldhuis Cactus Gardens, Dundas, guest speaker, at the Richmond Hill. Horticultural Society, fall show meeting Sept. 9. This speaker cap- tivated her audience with her charm and wit, as she talked about house plants, brought to the meeting for the visual benefit of those present, and later sold to them. Miss Veldhuis reminded her listerners that plants play an im- portant role in our lives. as a means of expressing love, hope, thanks, respect, etc., that the wonder and mystery of the plant world is a revelation of the han- diwork of the Supreme Creator. Following a question and answer period. Lt. Colonel Mike Goldring, who judged the Fall Show, commented and congratulated the exhibitors on the ex- cellent and bountiful {lower show. firtist returns for show in Hill A showing of 50 acrylic paintings by Fon T. Lew opens Wednesday Oct. 1 in Richmond Hill Library, Wright Street, and will continue to Oct. 18. Born in China, Lew came to Richmond Hill in 1953. attending public school here and then gllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHg 2m "‘ '5 ‘2? E 3" O m -: Illllllllllll Special mention was made to the exhibits selected to the Court of Honour, an arrangement, entitled, ‘Kitchen Kutâ€" ‘3 ieacher Estelle Markham 884-3787 IlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllE 5. The artist's chief in- terest is people, and his works include a variety of mood paintings in subtle shading. AG)? Very active church and com- munity workers, Ronald and Uneeta Joyce celebrated their 25th anniversary with an open house September 6 in St. Mat- thew‘s United Church. Mrs. Joyce is superintendent of the Aunt: Baht» chum ma ldulls One smmo Dov sublocl Aadmoml suuocu ~ groupso: lnfllvldudilnum‘llnllv â€" SI won: sum-cl No wool; â€" choosalrom hmshod proton-anal Donn“: (mu-out "locum! ‘bu may wen nod-norm pom-us ollovod ll reason-u. alien Gunnnou com. ullslnchonor man" cmnuuy nlunaad No MMl-ngchnm 10 am. - 8 pm. Wed.. Thur., Fri.. Sat. Sept. 24, 25, 26, 27 HILLCREST MALL 9350 YONGE $1., RICHMOND HILL Choose from our colqutlon of qew and excutlng scenic and color backgrounds. 8x10 Color Portrait THE LIBERAL. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1975 Celebrate Silver Wedding 88¢ Dubs library opening “a capsule history” This occasion marked the official opening of the new wing and afforded the public an opportunity to tour the entire building, browse and ask questions. Lew has had showings at the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto as well as in Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Lakehead and Vancouver. Many residents, town officials and specially invited guests attended the open house Wed- nesday of last week at the Richmond Hill Library‘s main branch on Wright Street. During a brief ceremony Mrs. Adele Downey, chairwoman of the library‘s board of trustees, acknowledged the help of all concerned in the construction of the addition, including town, Richmond Hill High School before going on to Ontario College of Art. Marg Humney, the exquisite tuberous Begonis blooms, by Bill Risebrough, and the perfect vegetables, by Norm Lightfoot. Son of the late Bing Lew, a well-known local businessman, and Mrs. Winnie Lew, he has been teaching art in_ Wawa. The three top winners in the' cultural section, were, Bill Risebrough, Bob Little, Resin Steele, in the arrangement section, Marg. Rumney, fup; cleverly designedflby CGIT at St. Matthew’s and several of the CGIT girls assisted hostesses Debbie Joyce and Susan Lamb in welcoming and serving more than 80 guests at the Silver Wedding reception. Nursing Grad A member of the first class to graduate from the Seneca School of Nursing in Willowdale was Cornelia Blyth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Blyth, Centre Street East, Richmond Hill. The school was formerly known at York Regional School of Nursing. Cornelia formerly attended Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill) Resin Steele and Vivian Hart; in the fruit and vegetable section, Wm. Barker, Otto Connor and Norm Lightfoot. provincial and federal financial assistance. In respect to the sudden passing of a most valued member, David Howard, a minute’s silence was observed. , Refreshments and a viewing of the show, concluded a most in- teresting meeting. Mayor David Schiller remarked that a list of the names of past library board chairmen was somewhat of a “capsule history of the town” as several of these names recur throughout municipal records and have been used to identify many streets. Following these short speeches architect Philip Brooke and contractor Jim Rice presented Mrs. Downey with keys to symbolize the official opening. THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION IS UNDER WAY The annual municipal enumeration began on Friday. September 19, 1975 and will continue this week. This municipal enumeration is separate and distinct from the recent provincial enumeration which was conducted for the provincial election. During the week, an enumerator, carrying a proper identification card, will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determining: 0 the allocation of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems; 0 the distribution of provincial grants to local governments to help reduce local tax bills; 0 the preparation of jurors' lists; and 0 population information needed for other municipal programs. The enumerator must record such information as the name. age. property status (e.g. owner or tenant). school supp0rt and residency of all members of the household. When the enumerator visits, please check that the information on the Enumeration Notice is correct. If it is not. revise it and verify the changes. It you are not home. a Notice will ‘be left for you. It changes are necessary, please make them and mail the Enumeration Notice in the self addressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the Notice. For any additional information, please contact the local assessment office. Cornelia Blyth Ontario Photo by Hugo Ministry of Revenue David Howard,author, gardener, dies at 91 A native of this area, David James Howard, 91, died of a heart attack 9 at the Senior Sept. Citizens' Club Room, Richmond Hill, while a meeting was in progress. Born at Stouffville Feb. 12, 1884, Mr. Howard He was an enthusiastic gardener and took much pleasure in showing his home and garden on Centre Street East to his many friends. He enjoyed his association with Rich- mond Hill Horticultural Society. Born at Stouffville Feb. 12, 1884, Mr. Howard spent most of his early life in Markham Town- ship. He helped his father on the farm at German Mills, and later, in Vaughan Townshp, he was involved in raising registered Clydesdale horses and pigs and operating an apple or- chard. When Mr. Howard was 87 he published his book, The True Life Story of David James Howard. It gave a good insight into what life had been in this part of the world during his lifetime. Proceeds from sale of the book went to furnish a room in the Langstaff Wing of York Central Hospital and to purchase of a projector-recorder for the Princess Margaret Hospital. For the past 20 years, Mr. Howard was an ar- dent church-goer and was made an honorary elder in Richmond Hill United Church. Apres anything Apres Anything is the theme of a gourmet food demonstration to be presented Oct. 8 under joint sponsorship of York South Division Girl Guides and the St. Paul's UCW of Oak Ridges. Hometown revisited The program will begin at 7:31) p.m. in the Blue Flame Room at Consumers‘ Gas, 500 Elgin Mills Road East, with a food demonstration. Brownies prepare for sale Tickets may be obtained from members of the sponsoring groups or from Sylvia Binkley. home service supervisor at Consumers’ Gas. 884-9105 or 895-4577. This will be followed by a talk on drying flowers to be presented by Winifred Leach of Newmarketi Richmond Hill Lions Club held its annual golf tournament Saturday at Rolling Hills Golf Club with president Bruce Smith of Fernleigh Circle coming out the winner. Recent visitors in the area were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fairfield of Elkhardt, Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heise of Pennsylvania. Congratulations to Lion Bruce. and a big vote of thanks from the participants to Lion Arnold Sager who organizedthe event and to Lion Bill Mirrlees who got the foursomes started on time. ’ Mrs. Fairfield and Mr. Heise are direct descendants of John Eyer who settled on lot 25 concession 2, Markham, in 1803, now Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill. Club members are busy now selling tickets for their major fund-raising event of the year â€" the Elimination Draw Night which will take place Nov. 7 at the Lions Hall. ‘ In the early days the Eyer family owned 700 acres of land on Concession 2, and at that time operated a sawmill and planing mill and a farm implement factory. In tfle 1880‘s fire destroyed the whole property. It was not rebuilt and the family scattered. ‘Mr. Heise's mother was raised on lot 23, Con- cession 2, the property on Bayview Avenue owned until recently by Floyd Perkins who now lives on Church Street in the Hill. . While in the area the Heises spent some time with Mr. Heise’s nephews, Harold and Lewis Heise, and other relatives. Lions’ golf tourney The lst Richmond Hill Brownies are preparing for a rummage and bake sale to take place October 4 from 10 am to 1 pm. in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. All donations will be received at the rear of the church the day before the sale. For pick-ups call 884-4255. The Heises will soon be moving to Florida where they plan to spend their retirement days. Arthur Meen Minister of Revenue T. M. Russell Deputy Minister He is survived by his wife, Irene, and nieces and nephews, Ellen Boynton of Thornhill, Howard LaRose of Ingersoll; Stanley Howard of Harris, Saskatchewan; Mrs. Donald Engers (Neta) of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Wilfred Howard of Saskatoon, Saskatche- wan; and Dr. Lloyd D. G. Howard of Calgary. Alberta and their families. The funeral took place Sept. 11 from the Mar- shall Funeral Chapel in Richmond Hill with Rev. Robert Shorten and Rev. Rowan Binning of Richâ€" mond Hill United con- ducting the service. Interment followed in Maple Cemetery. The pallbearers were Walter LaRose, Lloyd LaRose. Walter Jackson, Warren Jackson, Albert E. Jackson and Joseph Stong. Family planning forum On Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday. St. Mary‘s Anglican was the scene of the dedication of a two- paned memorial window to the memory of Alfred and Violet McLatchy, his parents Samuel and Elizabeth, his brother Thomas. and Mrs. McLat- chy‘s parents, Priscilla and John Rainbow. An interdenominational group for young people of high school age and over, it welcomes new mem- bers. Counsellors are Joyce and Lloyd Lindeman. The Hi-C of St. Matthew’s United on Crosby Avenue have resumed meetings Sundays at 7:30 pm. in the church. ' The design is the lily. symbol‘ of purity and em- blem of St. Mary after whom the church is named, and the rose, symbol of the town of Richmond Hill and of England. Cubs invite new boys The floral designwas appropriately chosen to commemorate a family well-known locally for their flower gardens and leadership in beautifying the community. Eric and Merle George of North Taylor Mills spent a long weekend in Montreal visiting Eric’s mother. 4, . . e Parents, also, are encouraged to come out and assist in various activities. An open forum on birth control will be held at the auditorium Hillcrest Mall, Sept. 25 at 7:39 pm. The 4th Richmond Hill Cub and Scout auxiliary, together with Aurora Cancer Society, is sponsoring a cooking demonstration and fashion show in the Blue Flame Room at the Consumer’s Gas Building in Richmond Hill on October 29 at 7: 30 pm. The 3rd Richmond Hill Cub Pack, which meets at 7 pm. each Monday in St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church on Crosby Avenue, will be happy to welcome boys from eight to 11 who are interested in joining the pack. Bingo jackpot winner The window was created and installed by William Briffett of Richmond Hill. The flowers depicted are the heraldic red and gold rose and white lillies. On Saturday, they attended Man and His World (sometimes known facetiously as Son of Expo) where 15 nations had pavilions during Expo '67., While they werethere, a Hydro failure occurred and many people were stranded on the minirail, an elevated mono-rail ride. The McLatchys are long‘time residents of the Hill and were represented by Miss Gladys McLatchy, an active member of St. Mary‘s and immediate past president of the Ontario Horticultural Society. The forum, one of a series presented by the Nurses Association of Ontario, will have a doctor and a public health nurse in attendance. Winner of the $500 jackpot at bingo in St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church last week was Mrs. Alice Magyar of Richmond Hill. The forum is considered necessary because of the high number of teen-age pregnancies and abortions in the area. The program will begin with a demonstration and talk with the theme Winter Brunches, door prizes, recipes for distribution. coffee break,â€" then a showing of winter furs by Ken Stiff Furs of Aurora. Son of Expo flourishes Hi-Cs at St. Matthew’s Convener Gayle Brillinger and her helpers have been busy gathering in bargains for St. Mary’s ACW annual rummage sale Saturday. Contributions for the sale will be accepted at the hall beginning at 4 pm. today and all day Thursday and Friday. For further information call 884-6168 or 884-6665. ‘ She is also a past president and secrétary- treasurer of the local society. She was accompanied by many local friends and out-of-town guests. Tickas at $2.50 each-are available from Venus Neilson, 884-2562, or Audrey Walker, 884-1053, of the Scouting auxiliary: LaRonde, the midway section, still has the at- tractions of Expo 67, including the gyroton, the flume and an antique carousel. Sunday, all three visited Caughnawaga, the Iroquois Indian Reserve on the south shore. The Indians gave an exhibition of dances, ranging from planting and hunting dances to war dances. Af« terwards, they were able to have a chat with Chief Walking Sky, who acts as chief during the illness of his father, Poking Fire. The doors of Wrixon Hall at the rear of the church will open at 1 p.m.. offering clothing and ac- cessories for all ages as well as household items, books, plants, toys and treasure mart items. Window dedicated at St. Mary’s Furs and winter brunches The auxiliary is having its next meeting Oct. 7 to finalize plans for the event. Their share of the proceeds will help the Cubs and Scouts, who meet in St. Mary’s Anglican, with their new fall programs. St. Mary’s ACW busy McIntosh. Courtlands. Spies 21,»; miles directly east of Richmond Hill From Yonge St. drive east 2“: miles on Markham Road (17th Avenue). Turn north on 3rd line #4 mile (Leslie St.). OPEN Saturdays and Sundays 9 3.111. to 5 p.m. Weekdays noon to 5 p.111. For additional information phone 884-1679 PICK - YOUR - OWN SILVER STREAM FARMS RICHMOND HILL APPLES READY NOW at Triple celebration for Nesses CanSave sale success Officers and members of Richmond Hill Chapter 302. Order of the Eastern Star. welcomed visitors from Strongsville. Ohio, for their first meeting of the season. September 6. Free child care is available for the morning sessions. St. Gabriel’s ACW in action Worthy Matron Nellie Fox and Worthy Patron Cliff Fox. were among the local members on hand at the Black Hawk Inn to receive the Americans on their third visit to Richmond Hill. The W.A. of Richmond Hill Presbyterian was treated to a fascinating picture tour at its Sep- tember meeting. Some of the high points ofthhfilisirt included the Moscow Theatre with its fantastic sqenery and sets, the Bolshoi Ballet, and the Sputnik Museum. Following dinner at Wrixon Hall. the Worthy Matron welcomed several guests, including Sheila Anderson. Worthy Grand Matron for the Grand Chapter of Ontario; Mabel Macereth, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter; Marion Kuhns, past Grand Matron; Daisy Holden, past District Deputy Grand Matron. District 19; Agnes Wallace. past District Deputy Grand Matron, District 10; and Connie Snaith, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 19. The Duffin‘s annual sale at home on Millpond Court was a hugé success. They raised $135 which will be sent. through CanSave. for the education of their “adopted” child in Hong Kong. The speakerfEric George of North Taylor Mills Drive, was introduced by Zelma Ross. Mr. and Mrs. George {risited Russia in May and captured much of its beauty on film. These slides were presented with commenpgrylby Mr: Qeqrge. Child abuse Visitors to Eastern Star They also visited the Summer Palace near Leningrad and the many-domed Cathedral of St. Basil in Moscow. Mr. George said that, although Moscow has a population of 7.5 million, there are only 18 functioning churches. Others are being restored as museums. Kind friends and neighbors and many stores, including Kresge‘s, Rice’s Florist. Pot Pourri, Bowrings and Sam the Record Man. contributed. The sale organizers. Kelly Duffin, 11. and sister Megan, 10, wisl_1 to thank all who came. had a good time. and helped them in their venture. Delta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Beginning Day Sept. 3 with a pot luck dinner at the home of president Monica Dewar. Five guests attended. The soloist for the evening was Willa DeGuerre of Markham Chapter. Sorority welcomes guests Many of the beautiful old buildings are being converted into apartments, while the outside facade remains intact. The Georges stayed in a 4,000-room Moscow hotel where the cuisine was excellent, but Mr. George said the fare of the ordinary citizen would not be comparable. The Ness family farmed for many years on Bayview Avenue in the Thornhill area. Av'erage wages in Russia are very low, but clothing, although of poor quality, is expensive, said the speaker â€"â€" for example $58 for a pair of_ shges1 On behalf of the WA, Claudine Wallace thanked Mr. George for a most interesting evening. Refresh- ments were served by hostesses Doris Tilt and Lois Leonard. The following week a regular meeting was held at the home of Carole Draper. The program subject was Woman. Her Heritage and Her Hope. It was presented by Hilda Baxter and Donna McPhail. Next major evefit for the group is the rummage sale Saturday. 10 a.m. to noon, at the church on Crosby Avenue. For pickup contact Joan Lane, 884- 5194. There was a triple celebration Sept. 1 at the home of Edwin Ness. His father, Howard Ness was celebrating his 84th birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ness were celebrating their 64th wedding an- niversary, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ness were celebrating their 23rd anniversary. WA views Russian scene During the summer séveral members worked on crafts and knitting for the November 1 bazaar. Visits new grandson V'Tfiéffiefiibéfsj'e-Faivafipy to see Hilda Eccelstone at the meeting. Hilda, a long-time and faithful member of the ACW, and her husband, William, mgveq to Barrie in July. The groups meet from 9:30 to 11:15 am. and from 8 to 10 pm. in Richmond Hill. Anonymity is stressed in this confidential self-help, shared-help service. There are no dues or fees. Mrs. Helen Anderson, Centre Street East. has returned from a visit with her daughter, Kathy, son. inâ€"law John Shropshire, and grandson. John An derson Shropshire, born September 8 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia. John Jr. is lhe first grandchild for Helen and George Anderson, the second for Vera and Jack Shropshire of Thornhill. Patterned after Parents Anonymous, the group is for parents who are concerned about their patterns of behaviour toward their children â€" about physical or verbal abuse which may be damaging to the child. Parent Concern is expanding its service in York Region with morning as well as evening meetings. Interested persons may call 884-3503 or 964-6858 for information, or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Parent Concern, Box 224, Richmond Hill. Raymond Byrnes of the Society for Crippled Civilians was the speaker at the morning meeting of Stzicabriel’rs ACW on Sept, 17 in the churchx The speaker showed inspiring films about the society and its functions. One of the most important of these is to help the handicapped person go back into the work force and become a self-sufficient person. ~ Mr. Byrnes was introduced by Eleanor Tripp and thgnked by Jean Elliott.

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