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The Liberal, 26 Nov 1975, C2

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C-2 â€"- THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1975 A pre-Christmas treat is in store for several hundred children during the coming weeks, in the main branch of the Rich- mond Hill Library. Noted Canadian car- toonist, Jeff Wakefield and his wife Carol, 18th Avenue, Richmond Hill, originators of the “Bubblegummers”, are showing an exhibition of cartoons in the Gordon MacLaren Auditorium from November 21 to December 31. Hill German school fall dance fun To complement the exhibit Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield offered to Good food, good music and lively conversation abounded when the parent association of Richmond Hill German Language School had its fall dance Nov. 8 in Rich- mond Hill Lions Hall. As in previous years the dance brought together parents, teachers and friends of the sbhoo]. Among those present were Dr. F.P.J. Rimrott, director of the German Language Schools (Metro) inc., Herbert Weber, principal of the Richmond Hill School, and their ladies. The ladies of the dance committee, Johanna Kunze, Liselotte Blaschke, Hima Heineke and Rosemary Puhk, outdid themselves in arranging the affair. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening as The Driftwoods played late into. the night. Special thanks from the association are also due to Edith's Delicatessen for its wholehearted support. The dance also had a serious purpose. Profits from the evening will go to the school to help stock the library with new books. Red Cross clinic seconhgmggst ever mm. Flemming of Lucas Cartoonist in action Canada's only syndicated cartoonist, Jeff Wakefield. 18th Avenue. Richmond Hill. who collaborates with his wife, Carol, in creating the Bubblegummer series, is currently exhibiting original sketches and presenting special programs for children at Richmond Hill Library. Wakefield is pictured with a frame from the exhibit which will remain in the library's Gordon MacLaren Auditorium to the end of December. for the purpose of hearing representation in respect of the following matters: (1) Proposed byâ€"Iaw to adopt policies for the adminis- tration of the Property Standards Byâ€"law. (2) Proposed by-law to adopt the Property Standards By-law. a byâ€"law to regulate the repair and main- tenance of buildings and property throughout the Town of Richmond Hill. Copies of the by-Iaws are available at the Richmond Hill Library, Wright Street and at the Municipal Offices. All interested persons, groups and organizations are requested to notify the Building Department by Dec- ember 5th. 1975, if they wish to make represen- tations regarding any of the above matters. Further information respecting this meeting can be obtained by telephoning 884-8101 Ext. 29. K. C. Naylor, Building Administrator December 8th, 1975 at 8:00 O'Clock PM. In the Council Chambers, Town Hall 10266 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill cartoon originals at library PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Invitations were, ex- tended to schools in the area, and as a result of the enthusiastic response Mr. Wakefield agreed to hold an additional program on the afternoon of December 12 when classes from McConaghy Public School will attend. Mr. Wakefield has been a cartoonist with Toronto newspapers for 11 years and is now syndicated with the Toronto Sun, with features appearing present two special programs to local schools in the Grade 6 to Grade 8 levels. The school is now in its third year in operation, with classes Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30 in Richmond Hill High School on Wright Street for children from kindergarten u_p. New playersweICOme for duplicate bridge An aault c1a§s meets at the same time and in the same place.« Recent duplicate bridge club winners were: Nov. 14 â€" NS â€" Theresa Tierney and Kathy Millree, Fred Tierney and Detlaf Ladewig, Ann Payment and Al Lehman; EW â€" John Leonard and George Laundry, Ross and Sandy Jenkinson, Bob and Betty Hull. On Nov. 17 winners were: NS â€" Rose Morrell and Grace Saunders, Bob Seabrook and Brian Whalley, Fred and Cleta Dieken; EW â€" Ross and Sandy Jenkinson, D.C. Madden and B.R. Ket- chen, Henry Natale and Fred Mills. Side Game winners from coast to coast. He is also a medical illustrator at the Hospital for Sick Children, a teacher at Sheridan College and the illustrator of two children's books. The programs will include a film produced for CBC under the direction of Mr. Wakefield, a discussion on “What comics are â€" how they can. influence you â€" the different types of comics â€" and, how the animated film is made”. The library staff ex- tends an invitation also to any patrons who wish to attend. It is hoped that Mr. Wakefield will demon- strate his art, so put on your best smile and visit the Gordon MacLaren Auditorium on Wright Street at 10 a.m‘ on November 27 and December 5, at 2 pm. or December 12. Maybe you too will be ‘a “Bub- blegummer' ” were Barbara Barnard and Lois Hart with Diane Brown and Marg Melnichuk tied with Eva Guttmann and Gertrud Saamen. ' Winners on Nov. 19 were NS â€" Herb and Edith Hobson, Jean Goodwin and Marg Melnic'nuk, Jean Honan and Cora Gillham; EW â€" Sandra Ross and Marion Fahner were tied with Betty Hull and Natalie Platner, followed by Rose White and Paddy Twiss. For further information contact Anna Marqhione or Maureen Stephenson at the library, 884-9288. Coming Events: Dec. 5 â€" No zero game; Dec. 12 â€" Individual Tour- nament Limited side game every Monday â€" new members welcome at any time. For partners and in- formation cal} Natalie Platner 884-1689 or Marie Cole 773-4280. Bridge sessions are held‘ every Monday arid Friday at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at 12 King Side Road, Oak Ridges. “Fitted to your Eye Doctor's Prescription" 2 Locations to Serve You 10142 Yon 9 St. 884-1955 g ‘ and 10350 Yonge St 884-2463 RICHMOND HILL Clinic Hours Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Thursday 4:00 3 6:00 pm. For Free and confidential diagnosis and treat~ ment of venereal disease Birth control advice No appointment necessary Gordon S. Wood GLASSES THE YORK SOUTH CLINIC 129 Church Street, South, Richmond Hill Telephone 884-113} 887-5245 832-1384 '(Pnoto by Hogg) PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS At the evening clinic four men who had donated 35 or more units of blood were honored in a presentation of pins and certificates. A total of 272 would-be donors turned out, and 255 units of blood were collected. The largest number of donors for this area was recorded in February, 1974, also at a clinic held at St. Mary‘s. The second best ever Red Cross blood donor clinic in Richmond Hill was held Thursday in St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church and sponsored by Mayor David Schiller, a donor. Musical Hi-Cs busy Hockey draw for Vagas Volunteers plan ahead The event begins at 4 pm. and continues to 9 pm. with a chicken dinner at 5:30 pm. Those who want tickets for the dinner should call Alan Wylie. 884- 2466. Executive secretarial grad The climax of a busy month for the musical Hi-C youth group of St. Matthew‘s United Church comes Sunday when the Hi-C will be providing music for a York Presbytery evening at Trinity United Church in Newmarket. Speaker of the evening will be Doug Wood, York Presbytery’s 50th anniversary exchange student to Zambia. Lawrence recovering On Nov. 9, the group sang for the dedication services at the remodelled Queensville United Church. On Nov. 2 the Hi-C’s took their musical show to Northminster United in WilloWdale with proceeds to their organ fund. The young people entertained 400 senior citizens at Arletta Manor, Downsview, on Nov. 16, and on Nov. 23 they presented a program for another 400 seniors at Edger Apartments, also in Downsview. They will be appearing at a youth rally at Unionville Lutheran Dec. 7, and on Dec‘. 24 will lead the Christmas Eve family service in their own church. The need for more volunteers to assist with reception and office duties was stressed at a meeting of volunteers of Richmond Hill-Thornhill Family Services Nov. 18. Tentative plans for future activities were also discussed at the meeting in the Family Services‘ offices; 10225A Yonge Street. The four were Douglas A trip for tw0 to Las Vagas will be the top prize in the lucky draw at the Richmond Hill Hockey Association’s women’s auxiliary bazaar Saturday in the New Arena, Church Street at Lorne Avenue. Anyone interested in helping out at the centre is asked to call Mrs. Isabel Ewing. director of volunteers, at 884-3577. At 82 Mr. Lawrance considers himself “a mite old” to be fooling around with surgeons, but a ruptured blood vessel in the aorta â€" a major blood vessel leading from the heart â€" left him little choice. The bazaar and bake sale begins at 10 am. and ends at 4 pm. with the draw. A novel prize will be a stuffed doggie wearing a coat of 25 $1 bills. A children’s corner, fish pond. gold fish and Jim The Clown will keep the young fry happy. For older visitors there will be Christmas items, tea court, plants and seeds, handicrafts, etc. Everyone is welcome. ' Leslie Lawrance has returned to his home at 67 Blythwood. Apt. 102, after a sojourn at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. It was touch-and-go, but a “League of Nations” medical and surgical team with origins in the British Isles. Asia, the Middle East handled the emergency to Mrl Lawrance’s complete satisfac- tion. He was also overwhelmed by the concern of friends and their prayers on his behalf. Marjo Eliisa Koskinen Clinic chairman Betty Armstrong expressed thanks to all donors and volunteers, to the newcomers and the old faithfuls, who gave blood or served in other ways, keeping records, providing refreshments. The Red Cross conducts four clinics in the com- munity each year. Flemming of Lucas Street, David Miller of Bedford Park Avenue, Ron VanToen of Cedar Avenue and Art Frank of Dunlop Street. The next clinic is scheduled for Feb. 26 in Richmond Hill Lions Hal], Centre Street East, and the objective is 300 units. When Marjo Eliisa Koskinen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Koskinen of 62 Birch Avenue, south Richmond Hill, graduated with high honors from a two-year executive secretarial course at Seneca College (Finch Campus) Oct. 18, she received the Student Federation Council award for the highest grades achieved in both years. She has been a resident of Richmond Hill for 11 years graduated from grade 13 at Langstaff Secondary School, and has one year of Fine Arts course at York Univer- sity. Miss Koskinen is em- ployed in the refining department of Gulf Oil Canada Limited in Toronto. She plans to continue her education in either business administration or tourism. QC 8 F. ENTERPRISES 8831295 or 669-9'9170 (DO YOU STILL VACUUM ‘ THIS OLD FASHIONED WAY A WHY? ........ M central cleaning systems ” can bring you up to date FREE! ESTIMATES From $38900 self installed For a home up to 2,000 sq. ft. Includes: 5 inlets, fittings, tubing, plastic hose. remote control power unit. central canister, etc. For information please call: flsi'FS-"Vac Business at the new Richmond Hill recycling depot in the town-owned barn on Elgin Mills Road between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street is picking up, according to one of the prime organizers. Roy Clifton of Wood Lane. During the period it is open. from 10 am. to noon on Saturdays, the number of cars coming in in- creased from 25 one week to 49 the next. and the objective is to have 100 cars unloading reâ€"claimable bottles. cans and newspapers by Christmas. When the gals‘from Branch 375 Royal Canadian Legion entertained the senior citizens of Club 35 at their ‘clubrooms on Yonge Street Wednesday of last week it was quite an evening for everyone. The theme of the skit was “The Entertainers", and there was no question that it was entertaining. The seniors proclaimed it “the best show ever”, declaring that in a city theatre it would have cost $10 a seat. Newspapers for recycling must be the standard black and white newsprint, Mr. Clifton emphasizes. Magazines and weekend supplements. slick ad- vertising inserts and multi-color newsprint is unacceptable fbr recycling (a little dab of red or green here and there does not make it multi-color). Entertain seniors There were hilarious take-offs on “Indian Love Call”, “Swan Lake", “Cinderella”. and the favorite of the evening, “I Want a Girl Just Like the Girl that Married Dear Old Dad”. Provisions have also been made for composting leaves, so if you do not do your own mulching. pack up your leaves and take them to the depot for processing for natural renewal of the soil. If you have any questions about what is ac- ceptable for recycling. call Mr. Clifton at 884-1355. WHEN The show’s producer, Gloria Sanford. called the club president Edna Harding to the platform and thanked her for bringing in such a wonderful audience. Tea, coffee and biscuits were served by Gwen Grist. Lillian Tutt and Hilda Glover. 100th anniversary tea St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church Women toured ARC Industries, Edward St. Richmond Hill, on their regular meeting night Wednesday of last week. A “n v ,I,,,.,, Dolly Kvetola, director of? ARC Industries, conducted a tour of the facilities. Friday was a most enjoyable day for a number of members of Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club 35. iii'i‘iéVelways buses picked them up at their Yonge Street club room in the morning for a trip to the Royal Winter Fair. .â€" ‘v u She explained ARC was established to provide training and employment for retarded adults across the nation, and showed samples of their work and Carrville bazaar Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its present Manse with an open house tea Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m..and from 7 to 9 pm. equipment “chording to reports, the flower displays were “out of this world”. The colors were gorgeous, and the horse show was wonderful. Miss Ketola outlined future plans for im- provement and expansion of facilities to be offered to the general public. All euchre lovers are reminded of the seniors’ euchres every Wednesday and Saturday at the clubrooms, 10149 Yonge Street, beginning at 1:30 pm; sharp. ., _. ‘ ,, A J __:“__ o..__r. Charles Altridge looks after the euchres and gives out some very worthwhile prizes. Tea and biscuits are served after the games, and everyone is welcome. “Tie ECW bah a short business meeting in the board room at ARC, led by Mrs. Jean Evensen, president. St. Paul’s Lutheran ril’lans for the Christmas meeting include the usual talent table display and traditional carolling to senior members of the congregation. infidelieieus dessert and Eoffee were served by Miss Ketola, completing a rewarding evening for all who attended. Registered nurses The FreeWay Chapter of the Registered Nurses’ Association, of Ontario is meeting Monday at 8 pm. in a basement room at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East at Woodbine Avenue. The topic will be the Health Discipline Act of Ontario, and the speakers will be Miss Betty Secord and Mrs. Jean Dalziel of the College of Nurses. St. John's Baptist church will enjoy the second of two musical evenings Sunday when the Good News Choir of Brantford brings a Christian Musical, “A Celebration of Hope" to the church at 7 pm. 7 Nev; 16 the neople of St‘ John's were joined by the choir and members of Richmond Hill Presbyterian for an evening of music and song. St. John’s Baptist Carrville United Church is having its Christmas bazaar from 2 to 4 pm. Saturday at the church on Rutherford Road west of Bathurst Street â€" opposite Carrville Road. There will be home baking, sewing, white elephants, crafts. tea room. a draw for a handmade quilt and much more. Convener is Aulda Wood. Recycling depot taking papers Memorial to classmate Homeroom classmates and their teacher. Glen Brownlee, of Bayview Secondary School made a donation of $62.35 to the York Central Memorial Fund in memory of Bruce O'Brien who died Nov. 2. Mary and Martha Guild A brief outline of the founding of Protestantism and Presbyterianism, dealing primarily with the contributions of Martin Luther. John Calvin and John Knox. was given to the November meeting of the Mary and Martha Guild of the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening of last week by Mary Dawson. Enjoying retirement The parish‘s poet philosopher. Bob Little. is of- fering copies of his new book, “Random Rhymes", for sale in Wrixon Hall each Sunday. with proceeds to go to the talent fund. For further information call Bob Little at 884-3736. Wins $3,000 in Lions draw She also read an excerpt from Enduring Witness about early (1795) church services in St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church in Halifax, when minister and congregation had to bundle up against the cold in the unheated building. St. Gabriel's ACW . St. Mary’s talents grow Some members bro'ught their dogs along to act as footwarmers, but since the dogs often quarreled with others of their kind it did not add to the decorum of the service which started at 9 am. and went on for hours. Audrey Moorley gave the devotional on women in the Bible and their contribution to church life through the centuries. November spring The group enjoyed an accordion solo by Agnes VanderBrand and an amusing game as well as delicious refreshments. Mrs. Ruth Miller. first volunteer co-ordinator for York Central Hospital Auxiliary, was a visitor in our office last week and reports she and her husband are really enjoying their retirement home at Alcona Beach, right on the water. The meeting was held at the home of Marion Rigby, Ruggles Avenue. The balmy November weather last week per- suaded some Hall Street dandelions it was spring instead of autumn and they burst into bloom for the second time this year. Their life was a short one, however, as the temperature dropped. Members of St. Mary’s Anglican Church are impressed with the number of talents displayed each Sunday at the talent table, and the services being offered as parishioners aim to meet the Dec. 7 deadline for accounting for stewardship of the $5 talent money they received in October. Youth dance for Villa Winner in Richmond Hill Lions Club’s very successful $3,000 elimination draw was Bruce Seyler of Orangeville. He had bought his ticket from Lion Harold Waldon. wish to thank all who bought a ticket and participated in the draw. helping to bolster their funds for work in the community. {on Dec. 4 District Governor Al Tait of Etobicoke Lions Club will be making his official visit to the local club. and on Dec. 18 the Lions will be hosts at their annual Christmas party. The young people, who call themselves “Friends of the Villa", all work as volunteers at the hospital in their spare time, are grateful to the Richvale Lions who donated use of the hall. to Dennis Wallace, disc jockey. who donated his time and music for dancing, and to local merchants who contributed door prizes. A da'nce at Richvale Lions Hall and 50-50 draw on Nov. 15 netted $850 for purchase of a wheelchair for the Villa Private Hospital. The dance committee was headed by Chuck Middleton, 21, of May Avenue. Phyllis Cruse, 18, of Inverlochy Boulevard, and Steve Brown, 20, of Major Mackenzie Drive. Winner of the 50â€"50 draw was Leonard Sykes of Oak Ridges. A similar dance in the, spring raised $435 for repairs to wheelchairs at the Villa. A welcome visitor at the well attended regular meeting of the ACW of St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church was Mrs. Connie Weller of Montreal a former member, who was accompanied by her granddaughter. Michele. It was gratifying to learn from reports of various members of the executive that. despite inclement weather, the Hollyberry Bazaar had been a great success. On behalf of the membership. Ada Bryden presented a small token of appreciation to bazaar convenor Joan Cameron. Joan Lane, Diocesan representative to the Sep- tember Synod meeting, gave members some insight into proposals now under discussion: invitation rights, ordination of women to the priesthood, and financial status. The meeting concluded with a sale of bazaar items. Rice's Flowers RICHMOND HEIGHTS‘ CENTRE 884-1812 Phone 889-1812 \ We Deliver g 'to Toronto 8. J Surrounding Districts Y.C.A.M.R. “500" FORTV-SEVEMTH 1975 HAL TENNANT RICHMOND HILL TOKEN ND. 038 WINNER

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