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Jackpot winner Christmas came early for Mrs. Ray Adamson, Talmage Avenue, Richmond Hill. She won the $500 jackpot Dec. 16 at the weekly bingo at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church. Pioneer party for historians Members of the Presbyterian WMS enjoyed an afternoon at the Roehampton Avenue. Toronto, home of Miss Gladys Savage. Tuesday of last week. The hostess conducted an interesting contest and served delicious refreshments. Trip to Britain was no bingo last night, but bingo resumes at the same time, same place next Tuesday with a new schedule of games and prizes. filihmond Hill Histdrical Society at its Christmas party held in the Maclaren Auditorium of the main branch of the Richmond Hill Library Dec. 15. Mrs. J.H. Kirby of Markham Road was the lucky winner of the Flower Gardgn Qu_ilt _in~thel draw held Members of the society admired the Christmas tree with its pioneer type decorations and spent time browsing through the library’s collection of historic pictures and data. 1“ "a- u.-__- Christmas from McDonald's unuv. . President John LeClaire gave a resume of the work done on the Burr House outlined what remained to be done to the more than a century and a half old house to make it a centre for crafts for the town. The York Potters’ Guild is already using the “ihwl-(eegihrgwiivith the pioneer Christmas theme Mary Dawson read Henry VanDyke's story of the Other Wise Man. 1‘.- There will be Christmas Eve celebrations at St. Mary‘s Anglican with communion and hymns at 7:30 pm. and again at 11 pm. tonight. Tomorrow, Christmas Day,. Eucharist will be celebrated at 8 am. At 10:30 am. there will be Eucharist and hymn singing. prgmises w“. . 7-. Dehcmus seasonal refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Presbyterian WMS Any shut-ins who have not received their Christmas Communion and wish to have the Sacrament brought to their home are invited to contact the church office. 884-2227. The Liberai’s drama critic, Tom Davey, returned last week from a trip to the British Isles where he spent three weeks, combining business with sightseeing. St. Gabriel’s ACW He rented a car and visited Scotland. Lancashire, Kent, Devon and Cornwall, attended a performance of Henry V at Stratford-on-Avon, visited family and friends in various parts of England, wandered through the Tate Gallery in London and dropped in to see former journalistic colleagues on Fleet Street. St. Mary’s celebrates Lions in community Richmond Hill Lions are preparing for two major events in the next weeks. First is their fifth annual Peewee Hockey Tour- nament Dec. 27, 28 and 29 under chairmanship of Lion George Byres and his committee, then there is the New Year’s Eve dance at the Lions Hall on Centre Street East Dec. 31 with Lion John Medland as chairman. The ACW of St. Gabriel’s Anglican concluded its activities for the year with a pot luck supper on Dec. 12. Dorothy Price asked the blessing. A social evening followed with a series of games led by Betty Cowden, Dorothy Price and Pa} Crane. The hardworking Lions are looking for wholehearted community support for these events. Mary Richards conducted the annual penny auction, and members exchanged season’s greetings. gMay your Christmas be fullfi fiof joy, full of warmth and' fifull of blessing, and mayfi $1976 be for you a year of - true happiness i; L.- Thanks to the generosity of the staff of Mc- Donald's Restaurant in the Hill, a local mother and three children are assured Santa will not overlook them this year. The McDonald “crew” first adopted a family for Christmas a year ago. It was such a gratifying experience they decided to make it an annual project, and this year collected $150 for Christmas cheer. Through the co-ordinated welfare services they were put in touch with a family, learned of their needs, and with Cathy: McGowan as co-ordinator will buy a complete dinner. gifts. clothing for a happy Christmas. n the hill THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. Dec. 24. 1975 Richmond Hill United Church was filled with music Sunday morning as the Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band played a prelude of Christmas music before the service. The band, with a membership of about 35 young people, also played at intervals through the service ~ carols and medlies of Christmas tunes. featuring The Wonderful World of Christmas. Elmwood Christmas party The talented young group under direction of Robert Thiel continued to play as the congregation disbursed. Some of the group have graduated to professional status, others are newcomers. The band has established an outstanding reputation and last summer, assisted by an 0p- portunities For Youth grant, gave concerts in the Mill Pond Park. It is now preparing for a concert to be presented in the spring. Rehearsals will resume Jan. 8. and any young people interested in joining this instrumental group are invited to call Mr. Thiel at 884-4177. Elmwood Manor Rest Home had its annual Christmas party for residents Dec. 18. Families and friends and members of the Over Sixties Club were also invited. There were about 200 present. and all gathered in the lounge for an enjoyable social hour before partaking of a delicious smorgasbord. He distributed gifts to all the residents and staff and had a jolly time, even receiving a gift himself: After everyone was well and truly satisfied, the jolly old fellow, Santa Claus (impersonated by Archie Seymour) made his entrance to the sound of sleigh bells. The hom'e administrator Marie Pétrowanczuk led in the singing of Christmas carols with everyone joining in. On behalf of the Over Sixties Club, Kay Seymour wished all the joy and blessings of the Christmas season to William McCord and his staff and thanked them for their hospitality and a most enjoyable evening. A recent graduate of the Christie School of Nursing in Toronto is Pamela Marie Higgs, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Donald Higgs, Bluegrass Boulevard, Richmond Pamela formerly at- tended Bayview Secon- dary School in Richmond Hill. She is now working in the extended care unit at York Central Hospital. Hill Youth orchestra concert At York Central Pamela Marie Higgs Nursing graduate Our evening service on Route 1 Leaves - Markham for Unionvifle - Thomhill and the Yonge/Finch subway at the follwoing times: 6:47, 7:47, 8:47, 9:47, 10:47 P.M. Leaves the subway for - Thomhill - Unionville - Markham, at the follong times: 7:40, 8:40, 9:40, 10:40, 11:40 PM. This service operates every night - except Sundays - Christmas Day and New Year's Day. "If you drive don't drink" "If you drink don't drive" USE MARKHAM TRANSIT Ill 'SEASUIV'S GHEE T [IVES ” Transit Committee - Town oLMarkham MARKHAM TRANSIT New services in recycling The depot has also introduced a pick-up service for those who have no means of getting their glass, metal or newsprint to the depot on Saturday mornings. R i c h m o n d H i 1 1 recycling committee is providing two new ser- vices. Wine bottles brought into the depot at Elgin Mills Sideroad east of Bayview Avenue have been set aside and may be purchased for $1 a dozen â€"- screw top or cork top â€" in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Arrangements can be made to pick up materials from a limited number of people between 9:30 and 11:30 am. Call Michael Norman at 884-3782. Non-fluoridated Residents in that part of Richmond Hill now receiving fluoridated water will now be able to get water without fluoride without charge from the Oak Ridges well. Those wishing to lay in a supply for drinking, cooking purposes may call the commissioner of works at 884-8101 to find out the location of the well and hours when it may be used. Q‘ r I ,w" “‘I‘I'l u... A A .. OE ‘0 gllllllllIllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE It was a big day at Beverley Acres Public School Dec. 10, a day devoted largely to honoring George Maynard. filllllllllllIllIIIIIIIlllllIlllllllllllllllllllfi The celebrants had mixed feelings about the event, however, for Mr. Maynard, popular with pupils and co-workers alike, was retiring after nearly 20 years as a member of the caretaking staff of schools in Rich- mond Hill. The program began at 3 pm. when pupils of the school from kindergarten to Grade 6 in turn presented him with mementos and gifts. At 4 oclock, to the skirl of the bagpipes, Mr. Maynard and his wife, Viola, were escorted into a gain decorated gym- nasium where friends and associates who had worked with him through the years were gathered. Speeches of tribute were given by Eldon Gooding, former prin‘ cipal of Crosby Heights School, and‘ Gordon McIntyre, former associate director of education for York County Board of Education. Both men had worked with Mr. Maynard under the adminis'tration of the old Richmond Hill Public School Board, and after the various area boards were amalgamated to form a regional board in Maynard plans busy retirement Estelle Markham 884-3787 the piano teacher Caretaker honored by whole school Each class at Beverley Acres Public School, Rich- mond Hill, from kindergarten up, made its own presentation to George Maynard, who is retiring from the caretaking staff at the end of the year. Above Grade 4 pupils (left to right) Norman Meatzener, 1969, under ad- ministration of the county board. Mr. Gooding and Mr. McIntyre had themselves recently retired. Area 4 business officer Wilfred Morley presented Mr. Maynard with a watch on behalf of the board of education, and Douglas Ford, principal of Beverley Acres School, presented Mrs. Maynard with an arrangement of flowers. The assembled guests were entertained by a four-piece band made up of members of the maintenance staff, fellow workers of the guest of honor. Born in Sussex, England, Mr. Maynard came to Canada in 1927 and worked in the King City area for seven years. He married Viola Auckland of King in 1936. He worked' for Roselawn Dairies Limited until 1939 when he joined the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, CENTRE 884-1812 Phone 889-1812 Wired Anywhere For ALL Occasions Rice's Flowers RICHMOND HEIGHTS Echmond heighfi eeeeeee 105 ce “treA “‘ am: ":1; y Surrounding Districts '07A7RE INTHE HOME COURSES Headquartef‘s company. They have a cdttage He landEd 1“ Normandy and a boat at Hastings, 0“ D'Day, and at the end and they plan to spend of the war in 1945 returned to work with Roselawn Dairies. In 1956 he joined the caretaking staff of Rich- mond Hill Public School Board and over the years has worked in all of the schools in the area of the old town of Richmond When Mr. Maynard leaves the school at the end of the year, he plans to devote more time to the‘ work of his Masonic lodge, and he and Mrs. Maynard are also looking forward to doing a bit of travelling. Hill We want you to know that . . . If you’ve been looking for fast service, quality, and prices you can afford, your search is over. L 8 E TYPESETTING is now in your neighborhood with prices, quality, speed and services that we feel will satisfy all of your typeâ€" setting requirements. , _ . . . n I . , ,L_,,, .._A. LA... v...” . ‘7‘-.. -V a ..-_ V.-. Need it yesterday? Don't delay any longer. 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