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The Liberal, 12 Nov 1975, C1

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Skaters selling The Canadian Cancer Society‘offers a variety of services to anyone requesting assistance. The King City Figure Skating Club will be selling Christmas cakes to raise funds for the club. It is hoped that this effort will be supported by the com- munity by buying this delicious cake (28 oz. â€" gift-wrapped) at $2.50 each. The King Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society met for its November meeting at the Kingscross home of Dilys Stevens with 18 volunteers present. The volunteers prepared 125 felt pieces and aprons for the Diver- sional Therapy Unit of the Princess Margaret Hospital Mrs. Joyce Glass, lst vice chairman of service to patients for the Central County District and Mary Lois Rennie, president of King Branch attended the Central County District annual meeting in Brampton October 28. Theme of this meeting was “Education”. Mrs. Marion Lendrum, Chairman of Service to Patients attended the Ser- vice to Patients Conference at the Prince Hotel Oct. 7, 84 The theme of the conference was “Care is a Beautiful Thing". Cancer society The sale starts Nov. 21 but orders will be taken prior to that date by any of the club's executive. For more information please call Mrs. Kathleen Phillips at 833-5426. There are many films and new pamphlets available to the public, both for youths and adult education. Any local community group requesting information, speaker or films per- taining to the services or information about the Canadian Cancer Society should contact Lynda Ferguson at 333- 6494. The December meeting will be held on the first at the home of Mrs. Strath Wilson in Kingscross. Notions or cosmetics as Christmas gifts for the Aurora gift cupboard would be ap- preciated. Twenty-eight homes nestling in trees, on 80 acres of land on the site of the former Carmen Wilson Farm, were approved by King Township Council in principle last week. The posh Paddocks condominium estate subdivision on Aurora Road. between Concessions 3 and 4, originally was planned for 250 acres. The developers‘ revised plans still include luxury items, such as bridle paths and pedestrian walks on the steeply sloping land, horse stables and riding facilities. Seclusion is a prime factor in the proposed development. 28 luxury homes on 80 acres All Saints‘ Anglican Church in King celebrated its patronal festival November 2 followed by a pot luck luncheon. Guest speaker was Dr. Church news The first pioneers of the King area, with the love of God in their hearts and with the sweat and toil of their bodies, founded the Church of All Saints'. King City. This dedicated building is a living memory to the families whose Original church opened November The following meetings 0! civic interest have been scheduled during the next two weeks Nov. 11â€" 1:30 pm‘ â€" councfl Chambers â€" Planning Cummiflee. I'emslo be discussed By Donna Matthews Correspondent Donna Matthews 832-1579 Hill civic corner (a) Ollicial Plan Amendment â€" C. Dunn lb) Amendmem lo 394aw 2523 (Vaughan) and Site Plan Agreemem â€"â€" Baker‘En'erprises Limited. (c) Repor' on Submission ol the Uniled Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union re housing. rem supplemem. Nov. 12 â€" 7:30 pm. â€" commiflee Room "B" â€"â€" Civic Improvemem committee. Nov. I3 â€" 1 p.m. â€" council Chambers â€" commiflee oi Adiuslmem. Nov. 17 â€" 7:15 pm. â€" Council Chambers â€" Regular Council Meeting. Nov. 19 â€" 7 p.m. â€" Commmee Room "B" â€" by-Iaws. Procedures. Fire 5 Personnel Comminee. Nov. 20 â€" a pm. â€" Works Commissioners Office â€" Engineering committee. Nov. 26 -â€" 7:30 pm. - Council Chambers â€" Planning Commmee. Ramsay Armitage of St. Stephen‘s Maple. Each one was very sincerely offered and was accepted with gratitude and appreciation. The winners, honorable mention awards and the chosen banners have been divided into five such exhibits which will travel throughout Canada from June 1974 until December 1975. On view until November 24th in All Saints‘ Church and Chapel is a selection of 45 banners from the Centennial Banner Competition of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Entrants in the three classes were required to make some visual ex- pression of any aspect .of their faith. The choice of subject matter and the media used ranged from very traditional to new and innovative and the work exhibited the range of talent from tentative beginnings to exâ€" perienced craftsmanship, Judges were Dr. T.A. Heinrich, professor of art at York University, formerly of the Metropolitan? Museum A Country Kitchen Bake Sale will be held Nov. 15 in the Richmond Hill This exhibition consists of work selected by the judges from the 300 entries submitted in the Competition. in New York and the Royal Ontario Museum; Kay Kritzwiser, noted art critic of the Globe and Mail; and Nancy-Lou Patterson, professor of art at Waterloo University and creator of ecclesiastical banners. They were impressed with the high quality and quantity of the entries and their task of selecting a few from the Snowmobile safety tonight There will be a bazaar and bake sale in the Lions’ Den at the arena on the 15th from 10 am. to 3 pm. Here is an opportunity to satisfy that sweet tooth as well as maybe finding just the right gift for that hard to please person. All three have a prestigious knowledge of art and are able to recognize, understand and appreciate the Christian message expressed in the banners. There will also be a Face Off Dance the evening of the 15th. in the Lion’s Den. Admission is $6 per couple and the price includes dancing to the music of disc jockey, Don Holgate, a buffet supper for the hungry folks in the crowd, door prizes and spot prizes. The dance starts at 8 pm. Country kitchen Correspondent Millie Stewart 773-4424 With all the beautiful weather we‘ve been having, it seems something like tempting fate to mention snowmobiles. But really. that time is just around the corner. So if you own a machine or are planning to own one this winter, come on out to the snowmobile safety meeting sponsored by Club 991 Nov. 12 at 8 pm. in the Lions‘ Den at the Bond Lake Arena. For information, please call 773â€"4110. Minor hockey forebears built the original church in a field in the woods from clear pine cut from virgin timbers from the site‘ A number of the first parishioners were George Gordon, Charles Frank, and John Thompson, who worked very hard to raise the 3. 1857 still in use as chapel J ugh . . _.;4;:»:. a, , W 118 years of community service The criteria used in selecting the winners and the exhibition material are these â€" success as a work of design. excellence of craftsmanship and suitability of the works exhibited achieved the very highest quality in design, execution and religious ex- pression. necessary funds for the erection of the church. All Saints has a long and in- teresting history, and one to be very proud of. It was on November 3. 1857, that doors were officially opened by the Bishop of Toronto, who first knocked three times, and then inserted a six inch iron key and unlocked the door to the church, now used as the chapel to the main building. This same key is still in use today. “All Saints' was a fitting name given to this church, as it was during the “Feast of All Saints" that the doors were opened and the first sermon preached by Dr. Bevan of St. John‘s Church, Oak Ridges. Dr. Bevan‘s text that service was ap- propriate in that it was entitled "Lo, we heard of the same Ephrata and found it in the Woods". Two bap- tisms were held on that opening day: Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chapman of Holland Landing, and Joshua, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman of Vaughan Township. wealth of excellence, was a difficult Tickets still available to Symphony one. Masquerade 833-5541. The church is open during the day, using the entrance off Doctor‘s Lane (east). Kingsman Show at King City United at 3 pm. November 13. For tickets call 833-5400. In 1371 the church building was covered with bricks and the same remain on the building today. More land was donated by Anna M. A plant party is being held this morning by the Good Morning Group at All Saints‘ Anglican Churph at 9:30_§.in: ullélprpy bifihday today to Halli Campbell, daughter of Jean and John Campbell of Warren Road. Haili is now five years old. Happy birthday to Andrew LeGallais, son of Dave and Judy LeGallais of Kingscross. Andrew will be seven years old on the 13th. Donna ’3 bits and pieces Organized labour is all right until it becomes organized loafing. Kingsman Show and Parish Dinner on the 15th. Happy birthday to Steve Crossley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Crossley November 14. Steve will be 14 years old. All Saints’ hold their annual giant rummage sale in the auditorium at 10 am. November 15. More rummage than usual, including lots of white elephants. Come along and join the fun of finding a bargain. ‘ The fall bazaar will be held at the church Nov. 22. There will be something for everyone, so come on out and have a good time. There will be a tea table where mom and grandma may rest while the youngsters enjoy the fish pond. There will be crafts and attic treasurers, and a scrumptuous bake table where all those lovely home made goodies can be found. Writing about all these bake sales is making my mouth water just thinking of all those goodies. King Township Historical meeting November 13 at the King Library, 8 Brethren in Christ The weekly services are: Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship 11:30 a.m., Sunday evening service 7:30 p.m., prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7:45 pm. Nov.- 23 will brian a special service to celebrate the church’s let an- niversary. Special guest spealter will be The Christian'Service Eoys’ Brigade meets at Oak Ridges Public School Monday evening at 7 pm. The iadies se'wing group meets the second Wednesday of the monfih. _ On Mondays tlie junior girls have choir practice at the church at 7 p.1_n. Mr. Cliff Campbell, new director of Cedar Glen. There will be a luncheon following this service. Piodeer girls meet Mondays at? the church at 7:30 pm. Legion Hall, upstairs. If you have a sweet tooth and love home made goodies, this is the perfect place for you. All proceeds will go to aid the colour guard and pipe band. The sale will run from 11 am. to 2 pm. There is a duty roster in the vestry for anyone who would like to assist by making coffee, taking the offertory or baby sitting during choir practice. oak ridges lake wilcox St. Paul's United Kingsman Show also onithe 14th and MASK Breakfast at All Saints Church on the 16th at 8 am. Langstaff, which enlarged the grounds. and in 1927 a basement was dug under the church with picks and shovels, and the old driving sheds were destroyed. Service at All SQints‘ at 10:30 am with guest speaker Rev. K.G. Kiddell The gift of a pipe organ was made several years later by the Watson family and a set of chimes was donated by Stanley Watson. In 1945, a new organ was dedicated to‘thé memory of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson. “(’7 ‘ alli 300 foot radio tower approved In 1956 the baféyi‘én't was enlarged, decorgléd; and equipped with a mod [wig] ‘burning furnaée: and at the s ' time a ves.ny‘w1hg was added to the chm b ilding., As the congregatw grew, the: structure was enlarged qqtil ‘th‘é’ newest addition was in June. 1960. Therer een ap- proximately 25 rectd , All Saints’, each in his own way, contributing to the enrichmentLOf the parish. From the opéulng day until the present time, All Saints’ has con- tinued to offer spiritual help and guidance to the community of King City, and to the surrounding coun- tryside. King Township Council has approved a proposal by York Regional Police to build a 300-foot radio tower in Cen- tennial Park on Concession 5. The present ISO-foot tower is not adequate to serve the southern part of the region according to Police Chief Bruce Crawford, It is proposed that the tower be ringed with poplar trees. Sermon by Rev. Grant Brown at King City United at 10 am. November 16 will be “The Strengthener" (The Holy Spirit). A rare volume is a borrowed book that comes back. There have been many men and women who have devoted much of King Council meeting November 17 at the township offices, 7:30 pm. Happy birthday November 16 to Vada Brown of Hollingsworth Cres. Choir practice is after services on Sunday from 12 to 1. Guest speakers Nov. 2 were Mr. and Mrs. Torrays from Porto Alegra Brazil. They are lay representativéé 9f the Methodist Church of Brazail, and were here bringing greetings from Missionary Vern Hutson and family. Their work in Brazil is funded in part by the United Church of Canada and supported by St. Paul‘s by prayers and financial assistance. Only 36 more shopping days until Christmas. Keep your spirits up, we may not have the chore or pleasure, depending on how you feel, of writing, stamping and addressing Christmas cards Come along to the King Library Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 2 pm. to be introduced to an old and interesting craft by many experienced craftswomen. Quilts on display until November 22. Nov. 19 there is a euchre party at the Wheelhouse at 1 pm. Nov. 24 thereiwill be an evening euchre at the Wheelhouse. All are welcome and the admission is $1. Nov. 25 there will be a presentation of a silver tray to the seniors in memory of Mrs. Mary Roberts. The time for this is 2 pm. and all are welcome. Dec. 6 there will be a craft and bake sale at the Wheelhouse from 12 to 4 pm. There goes my waistline againr Dec._9 there will be a7Christmas dinner for all members of the Wheelhouse at St. Paul’s at 7 pm. Seniors Dec. 18 there will be a Christmas party for all members of the Wheelhouse. It sounds as if it will be a lot of fun. If you are interested in tickets {or the gift exchange, please call Mrs. Hinson at 773-5394. Your news is important If you or your organization have an important event coming up and would like everyone to know about it, please call me. The Bond Lake Skating Club have their Christmas dance planned for December 6. Tickets are $10 per couple and are available from any member of the club. This admission price includes éfl sit down turkey dinnér before the dance. Keep an eye on this column for further details. Ska ting club their lifetime and donated financial assistance to All Saints‘ to make it the beautiful “House of God" it is today. Many of these people are buried in the cemetery that encloses the church, one of whom was ChristOpher Stokes, who lived in King Creek, and who was one of the men who helped in starting All Saints’. He is buried at the east end of the Chapel, and his monument gives 1865 as the year of his death. According to his great- granddaughter, Mrs. Eliza Pat- terson, of Hamilton, Christopher Sto es and his wife walked from Eye) home in King Creek, which is 'B‘etween the 7th and 8th Concessions of King Township, south of King City Sideroad. to the church, and in the spring, when the roads were deep in mud, they carried their shoes until they were near the church. The Women‘s Auxiliary dates back to 1884, and the first president was Mrs. Henry Gillham. Later an evening WA was. formed together with a Girls' Auxiliary. A Sunday school has been conducted since the early days of the church, and is still teaching the young today. The Evening Unit of the UCW met at Temperanceville United Church for their regular meeting. Unit Leader Mrs. Shirley Jennings was in charge. Devotions were led by Mrs. Barbara Skerratt. After a short business meeting, they continued work on their current project of making Raggedy Ann dolls, which will be sold for Christmas. The dolls are of 20 inch size, and will sell for $10. I F‘Br our early readers, there will be a euchre in the schoolroom of the church Members of the UCW met at the church Thursday morning and sorted and packed 20 large parcels of clothing received in our fall drive. The Afternoon Unit of the UCW will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Hut- chinson, Bond Avenue. Oak Ridges November 20, at 2 pm. Mrs. Everett Phillips and Mrs. Wilfred James will be program conveners. Public meeting to be held on Gormley bylaw A public meeting will be arranged on Bylaw 114-75 (South Gormley Bylaw) to replace Bylaw 1442, which was given two readings at the Nov. 3 meeting of Richmond Hill Town Council Date of the meeting has not been set. This area was one of those exempted from Bylaw 2325-68 of the former Township of Markham and on the advice of the Richmond Hill town solicitor the new zoning bylaw is based on Bylaw 2325-68 (Markham). But some revisions have been made, as a result of comments made at a meeting of council’s planning committee Oct. 22. These include a section on signs, addition of development control The cilurch }ecto}y waé purchased Six male and one female candidates were confirmed at St. John’s Anglican Church Nov. 2 with Rt. Rev. Henry Hunt, retired Saffragan Bishop of Toronto, officiating. Mike White of Jefferson Sideroad was commissioned as lay reader at the same service. Above seen prior to the service (left to right) Rev. Earl Gerber, rector of St. John’s; Bill Hall, Bill 'l‘utton. Lecia Gillett, Ron Patrick, Bishop Hunt, Robbie Barfitt, Jim Gerber, Len Lomas, David Nelson and Mike White. Mr. Lomas is the people’s warden and a lay reader. The service was followed by a pot luck luncheon in the lower room of the parish hall. Six male, one female communicants Make Raggedy Anns Correspondent Grace Jennings 773-5892 Ely: Wednesday, November 12, 1975 il‘ihtral which gives authority to require site plan agreements and provision for handicapped and elderly persons in the parking requirements. Prohibited uses Prohibited uses of land in the area covered by the bylaw include: junk yard; motor vehicle salvage, wrecking or storage yard; storage of used lumber and building material; glue factory; slaughter house; fat rendering plant; dog racing; garbage disposal, or disposal of domestic or industrial waste; blood boiling; bone boiling; and any use that is obnoxious. Requirements of the A1 zoning are a minimum lot area of 25 acres with a 400 foot minimum frontage; 40 foot minimum front, 20 foot minimum side and 25 in 1909. and the first incumbent to occupy the premises was Rev. J.E. McKittrick. One of the early church organists was Miss Maria Montgomery, who remained as organist for 45 years, followed by Mrs. David Pinkerton for 14 years, and two of the youngest organists in Canada, at that time, Dorothy Armstrong (Mrs. Cover), aged 12, and her brother, George who was 13. Other organists have been Donald Rawlings, Mrs. D. Rawlings. Gale Thompson, Mr. Jerome, Tom Robinson, and the present organist, Jim Leonard. The contribution of music by these fine organists has enriched the services of the church through the years. The warmth and love of this church is felt by all who come within, and as one noted writer once said. "Let no man think that he is always right in‘ his righteous thinking. but let the Spirit of God and the Love of Mankind be his guiding light“. With these thoughts in our minds, and with God‘s will, the Church of All Saints', King will continue to administer to its people the same faith that has held it together over the years. November 12, at 8 pm. sharp Bible Study sessions are held each Wednesday morning at 10 am. at the home of Mrs. James Bolton, Puccini Drive. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend. Rev. Arthur Thomson is conducting the study on the Book of Acts. Miss Catharine James and John Phillips spent the weekend with their parents. . The Gordon Johnstons of Bradford spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Jen- nings Bésl wishes to Stewart Paxton, who has retired after many years in the employ of King Township. T'raf'fic has ificreased greatly on the newly finished Bathurst Street._ Neighborhood notes temperanceville Section C foot minimum rear yards. Dwellings will require 1,500 sq. ft. for one floor, 1,650 for 112 floors and 1,800 for two floors. Permitted are; agricultural uses and those associated with agriculture; a vegetable or fruit stand for sale of produce from abutting farm lands; kennels and veterinarian establish- ments; one single family detached dwelling;ele- mentary or secondary school; medical clinic; place of worship; and conservation project. An additional dwelling or dwellings may be erected on lots having an area of at least 25 acres and used principally for farming, if used only for accommodation of per- sons necessary to the operation of such farm.

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