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The Liberal, 19 Nov 1975, C2

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Special visitors were Worth Matron and Patron-elect, Priscilla and Paul Stradtman of Strongville. Ohio. Installing officers The board of installing officers for 1975-76 were: Installing Matron, Past Matron Elsie McGrandel; Installing Patron, Past Patron Wilbert Jennings; Installing Marshal, Past Matron Georgina Shipley; Installing Chaplain. Past District Deputy Grand Matron Daisy Holden; Installing Organist, Past Matron Maude Warling, grand representative to the Province of Manitoba in Ontario; Installing Warden. Paul Stradt- man; Installing Sentinel, Past Patron Frank Moore; Floral Ceremony, Past Matron Bev. Anderson; Soloist Past Patron Earle Magee accompanied by nche Russell. H? He has served on the board of directors of both the YCAMR and the Trenton, Brighton and District Association for the Mentally Retarded. PastGrand Officers of the evening were Grand Trustee Grace Jones; Grand Executive Com- mittee Betty Ford; Grand Chapter Benevolent Doris Smith; Past District Deputy Grand Matrons Daisy Holden, Connie Snaith of Richmond Hill Chapter, and Agnes Wallace of Markham Chapter. A native of» Hamilton and 25-year veteran of the RCAF‘, Dwyer and his wife, Florence, came to Richmond Hill in 1963. They have been associated with the YCAMR ever since. Worthy Matron Nellie Fox and Worthy Patron Cliff Fox welcomed about 150 members and visitors to the {irst open in- stallation ceremonies of Richmond Hill Chapter 302 Order of The Eastern Star recently. Assisting were Sisters and Brothers of Richâ€" mond Hill and other chapters. In appreciation of his many years of service and dedication to the retarded in the com- munity. Joe Dwyer. South Taylor Mills Drive, Rich- mond Hill, was honored by York Central Association for the Mentally Retarded at a Joe Dwyer Night at ARC Industries on Nov. 74 In August, 1970 Dwyer was appointed secretary- New officers New officers installed were Worthy Matron Shirley Moorehouse; Worthy Patron Stewart McGrandel; Associate Matron Zetta 'Thurston; Associate Patron Bruce Impressive installation for Eastern Star in Hill Recognize years of service C-2 â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. Nov. 19, 1975 The Purpose of the meeting is ‘0 describe the Neighbourhood Improvement Pro- gram (N.I.P.) D. weldon K. POUND Clerk Plum Honor Joe Dwyer with presentations at reception Members and friends of York Central Association for the Mentally Retarded turned out to a wine and cheese party and reception at ABC Industries in Richmond Hill Friday to honor Joe Dwyer who retired in July after five years as PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LAKE WILCOX November 24th, 1975 - 8:00 pm. Newly installed Worthy Matron Sister Shirley Moorehouse then thanked everyone who had helped make it a memorable night. She also introduced her family and friends. Her husband, Charlie, presented Sister Shirley with a new gavel. When the beautiful installation ceremonies were completed, the new officers stood while the soloist sang, “Entreat me not to leave thee”. Also there to celebrate the honor bestowed upon the new Worthy Matron were her mother, Alva Thompson of Port Perry; sister-in-law Laura Thompson, mother-in-law Thurston: Secretary, Past Matron Grace Jennings; Treasurer, Past Matron Hilda Ludlow; Condu’ctress Patricia Hall; Associate Conductress Elsie Tolley; Chaplain Robert Rickward; Marshall James Tolley; Organist Blanche Russell; Adah, Wilma Imeson; Ruth, Elizabeth McGrandel; Esther, Doreen Pollard; Martha, Doris Smith; Electra; Marjorey Mitchell; Warder, Sarah Breuls; Sentinel, Chuck Imeson. TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL When administration of Thornhaven School was transferred to the York County Board of Education, Dwyer was appointed to the board’s advisory committee for schools for the trainable retarded. As part of his con- tribution, Dwyer served as treasurer for the association and was president of the residence building committee. treasurer-administrator of the YCAMR, retiring from that position in July of this year. Through the years, the association has developed and administered Thornhaven School, ARC Industries and Hope Haven nursery school in Richmond Hill. and, most recently, High Point residence in Markham. Rice's Flowers For All. Occasions‘ RICHMOND HEIGHTS' CENTRE 884-1812 Phone 889-1812 Wired Anywhere K. POUNDER A We Deliver 590 Toronto a. 1" .~ .aurrounding Districts Planner Sister Nellie and Brother Cliff Fox presented each other with their Past Jewels and were escorted to the altar to sign their names in the Bible, adding two more names to the growing list of Past Matrons and Patrons. The installation closed with the Mizpah Benediction followed by a buffet lunch and social time. Many visitors There were visitors from many chapters in Toronto, also Bramalea, Caledon East, Markham, Willowdale and Van- couver. With a recitation of poetry, Mr. Haskill presented Sister Shirley with a Bible to use as her guide for the coming year. Frank and Della Moore, cousins of the Worthy Matron, were also introduced. Worthy Patron Brother Stewart McGrandel in- troduced his wife, Elsie and daughter, Elizabeth; also Heather Fraser of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCabe of Richmond Hill. Dorothy Moorehouse of Richmond Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haskill of Port Hope. In recognition of his efforts on behalf of the retarded, Dwyer was presented with a citation from the association by its current president, Don Hodgson. In addition, Dr. Arnold Arai, a past president of the YCAMR, presented him with a painting, and another past president. Wentworth Dowell made the presentation of an attache case. He continues in his service to mentally retarded persons by also serving at YCAMR's representative on the York-Peel District Mental Retardation Re- orientation Working Group and the board of education advisory committee. It is with a great deal of pleasure that Mr, Peter Wenzel announces the return of Gail to his staff of stylists. Gail is well known in the Richmond Hill area for her excep tional styling talents and looks lor- ward to sewing her many friends and farmer customers. She will be on duty every Monday, Thursday and Friday. Don't forget 'tis near- ing the season of yuletide party- ing! Be ready with a festive hairdo for all those special occasions ahead. Call 8846151 now and make your appointment with Gail “Fitted to your Eye Doctor's Prescription" 2 Locations to Serve You 10142 Yonge St. 884-1955 and 10350 Yonge St 884-2463 RICHMOND HILL ‘ ANNOUNCEMENT Gordon S. Wood _Peter's Beauty Salon RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS secretary-treasurer-administrator of YCAMR. Pictured above left to right are YCAMR president Don Hodgson, Joan Hodgson. Joe Dwyer. Florence Dwyer. YCAMR executive director Sil Steffan and Vivian Steffan. §1IIIIIIllllIIIIIIIlllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllE anmummnmmmununumuummg g the _ - 2 . v- ._ . “gnu-u; Everyone is reminded of the fall dance Saturday at the Legion Hall, 371 Ohio Road just south of Elgin Mills Road, sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary. Good music, good food, good fun. A past president’s medal was presented to Mary Robson, immediate past president_ of the a_uxiliary. E‘..A....A_.\ :. .._ Legion auxiliary The ladies receiving this honor were Elsie Burnie, Alice Cuthbertson, Ida Ellis and Elizabeth Greenslade. Since he left the Hill Dr. Arnot has been living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He was joined there last July by his son and daughterâ€"in-law, Arthur and Jane Arnot, former residents of Richmond Hill. Recently he has been touring Israel, England, Canada, and now the United States. Former pastor's book out Four members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 ladies auxiliary were presented with life memberships at the Veterans’ Dinner on Nov. 8 at the Legion Hall. ‘ Heather Williamson received her baton and cyclist badges, Ruth Skinner her pets badge. Sarah Williamson of the 2nd Guide Company received her Packie badge. The pack meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Dr. Arnot, who lost his wife, Inez, last February, has recently published a book. “Last Words to a Lost World” and was able to bring a few copies with him. Large numbers of the book. published by Carlton Press of New York, had been turned back due to the mail strike, but will be available locally when the strike is over. Mrs. Pam Lake. Mrs. Lorraine Willcock and Mrs Mary Williamson took care of refreshments. Estelle Markham 884-3787 Rosebuds enrolled were Elaine Anton. Doris Coretti, Kim Lyons, Kimberly Lavender. Christine Stevenson, Nadine Morrison and Natalie Krystolovitch. Golden bars were presented to Alison Lake, Jennifer Neal, Jennifer Gerriste, Ruth Skinner and Rosemary Suchy. Other awardsv were a golden ladder to Bridget Fletcher and golden hand to Francine Lake. Dr. Arthur Arnot, who was pastor at Richmond Hill Baptist Church from 1964 to 1970, left Tuesday for New York after spending two weeks in the Hill as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Lawson of Mill Street. During his two weeks in the Hill Dr. Arnot was entertained by many old friends. He was guest preacher in his former pulpit at Sunday services, and on Nov. 11 a number of past and present members of the church turned out to see slides and filrns shown by Dr. Arnot. The lst Richmond Hill Brownie Pack had a paIent§' night byflcandlelight on Nov. 11. piano teacher Brownies’ parents’ night 16 INDUSTRIAL ROAD RICHMOND HILL. 884-8841 - 773-4444 'Highway mileage according to EPA standards What’s all the excitement at GREENWOOD GARAGE LTD. (Phom by Hogg) Postal strike hits CANSAVE A big feature of the event will be the green thumb table of plantsand the macrame hangings. Con- vener Karen Beggs, 884-6745, reports also that there will be ceramics, handcrafts, Christmas decorations, baking, preserves. and numerous other attractions. St. Mary’s Anglican celebrated a festival of Baptism Sunday morning when four children were Baptized. They-are Jeffrey James Nielson, son of Brian and Beverley Nielson, Jennifer Catherine and Elizabeth Joan Quinton, twin daughters of Michael and Carolyn Quinton, and Tamara Lee Rushlow, daughter of Brad and Jill Rushlow. Richmond Hill Lions majorettes and drum corps are having a bazaar in the Blue Flame Room at Consumers‘ Gas building, 500 Elgin Mills Road. Friday from 6:30 to 10 pm. A member of a local law firm will talk about Women and the Law at a meeting Nov. 26 of the AMO (a morning out) group in Richmond Hill United Church parlor. This non-denominational group for mothers of young children meets from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Nursery and preschool care is provided on a co- operative basis. New members are welcome. For information call Margaret Moon, 884-7161. Néxt Sunday at St. Mary’s a children’s mission to be led by the Sisters of St. John the Divine begins and will continue through the week. Sessions will take place Sunday mornings during the regular Church School time Nov. 23 and 30, and on weekdays to Nov. 28 there will be sessions after school, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. For further informatiOn call Alvy Hill, 889-3675. Sunday, Nov. 30 has been set aside as White Gift day, a sharing day, when everyone, young and old, in the parish will be asked to take unwrapped toys and non-perishable foods to church. These items will be passed along to downtown church workers. Richmond Hill Senior Citizens Club 35 had its monthly meeting Nov. 12. President Edna Harding welcomed members and guests. ‘ After the business Mrs. Gil Clubine introduced guest accordionist Mr. Fagan. With his ac- companiment, everyone enjoyed a happy time singing the Songs of the ‘205. There was a very good attendance and a hearty vote of thanks was extended to Vi Lomax for her wonderful efforts in making the bazaar a success. Mrs? Anna HSIZe and her helpers served a light luncheon. Attention all seniors: All senior citizens of the community are invited to the club rooms on Yonge Street when a group of ladies from the local Legion will provide an evening of entertainment, beginning at 8 p.m. sharp. The Canadian Save the Children Fund is an in- ternational organization involved in village self- help programs, rehabilitation, day care. nutrition centres, refugee housing and counselling services in Canada and in more than 30 countries around the world. Baptism at St. Mary’s For those who still have hopes the post office will be back in service in time for them to send Christmas greetings to friends and relatives, CANSAVE will be selling Christmas cards at the north end of Hillcrest Mall from 10 am. to 4:30 pm. on Saturday. For those not so optimistic, calendar towels, tea towels and hasti-notes will also be available. If you are one of these, call érea coordinator Marilyn Schiller at 884-8216 for further information. Many area residents have already sent mail order forms to CANSAVE only to find their cards have been caught up in the mail disruption. Majorettes’ bazaar Women and the law Seniors entertained The new Renault 5 has arrivedâ€"and they’re going fast! See the new Renault 5, for a big surprise in ECONOMY, PERFORMANCE, COMFORT and SPACE! The Renault 5 has already sold a million around the world, and for lots of good reasons: Four representatives of the Richmond Hill Unit of the Cancer Society attended the annual meeting of the Canadian Cancer Society at the Royal York Hotel on Friday. It was also the 25th anniversary of the society‘s Service to Patients work and the annual Maurice Grimes Memorial Lecture for the occasion was given by Lieutenant Pauline McGibbon. Camera club shoots city, Queen’s Park While gusty‘vvinds and cold evening temperatures presented problems with unstable tripods and moving objects, as well as cold fingers, they removed all evidence of smog. making the city crystal clear. Local members at the meeting were campaign chairman Dianne Fulton. secretary Mary Follows, transportation chairman Gladys McLatchy, and education chairman Dorothy Price. Despite the inclement weather Nov. 10, three car loads of avid photographers from York Regional Camera Club left for their selected areas to record Toronto at night. 7 Both the new city hall and old city hall offered no end of opportunities for photographing at different angles and views. Next stop was at the Legislative Buildings. Not only is the main building well lit, but many of the statues in Queen‘s Park are flood lit as well, presenting opporuunities for this type of photography. Finally, as film ran out, the group returned to Richmond Hill for an exchange of views and ex- periences in photographing the city's beautiful sights under the flood of artificial light. Photography and forensic science will be the topic for the next meeting at 7:30 pm. Nov. 14 at Rich- mond Hill High School, Wright Street just west of Yonge Street. Visitors are welcome. They will al‘éo have a bake gl'égfiants, plants. country store, and some beautiful macrame mgde by Betty SchowA TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) No. 700 will be having their annual Christmas Bazaar at 7:30 pm. Nov. 25, at St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church portable. Bayview and Crosby Avenues. Included will be a'bake table. crafts, knitting and a table just for the kids. Everyone is welcome, and potential weight losers are invited to call Melissa Stewart at 884-5344 for information about the TOPS GROUP. Richmond Hill Chapter 302, Order of the Eastern Star, is having its annual Christmas tea and bazaar from 1 to 4 pm. Saturday in Wrixon Hall at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Convener: Hilda Ludlow and her committees have been busy for months knitting, crocheting, making decorations, gift items _and stocking stuffers. The tea couth will offer tea, coffee and home muffins with jam. All welcome. Some of the group ventured down the main streets to try candid shots of people at night. Cancer society Eastern Star TOPS for Christmas © H E NAU [T11 050 miles to the gallon of gas' oFront-wheel drive oSteel-belted radial tires 'Seats 4 in real comfort ~0versize hatch-Dam °Up to 31.5 cu‘ ft. cargo space oFully independent torsion bar suspension °Rack and pinion steering 'Front disc brakes (GTL) - Four-on-the floor (GTL) - 1300 cc engineâ€"96 m.p.h. (or 782 ccâ€"75 m.p.h.) This is the most fun-to-drive little town and country car of them all, and the most practical. Drive one today! Y.C.A.M.R. "500" WINNER ROBERTJ. WOOD TORONTO TOKEN NO. 290 FORTY-SIXTH 1975 made

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