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Representatives from many of the synagogues, day schools, social service organizations and communal groups were present to provide both visual and written information regarding the services they provide. Some, including the National Council of Jewish Women showed slides. The Lubavitch Organization gave out Purim kits containing a package of raisins, a package of nuts, two pennies and some literature. And others, such as Haddasah-Wizo, Centre for Creative Living and Beth Tikvah Synagogue handed out detailed Jewish Information Day turned out to be a real success. The event was sponsored by the Northeast Jewish Community Services, an organization temporarily housed in a mobile trailer at Wycliffe Plaza, Leslie and Dexter in Willowdale. THORNHILL â€" More than 30 dif- ferent organizations in the Jewish Community were under one roof March 7 at Thornhill Community Centre. Jewish Information Day, as this occasion was called. was organized to provide Jewish residents of the nor- theast end of the city with information about the various facilities available to them. Jewish groups meet for information day Rabbi and inventor, Joseph Mintz of Shaar Shalom Synagogue was among the participants in Jewish Information Day held at Thornhill Community Centre. This particular invention is a drilling tool used in the aircraft industry and was one of a wide variety of exhibits viewed by members of some 30 Jewish organizations. By Doreen Livingstone Inventive rabbi Regional Councillor Bob Adams of Markham attended. Rabbi Mintz entertained children and adults alike by showing some of his inventions, among them a specially constructed reading light, a bottle made into a lamp that plays romantic music, tools, and various items con- structed from tin cans using a scissor- like instrument. One of these items was a miniature chair. An interesting display was the demonstration put on by Joseph Mintz, Rabbi of the Shaar Shalom Synagogue in Willowdale. Free coffee and cookies were provided and children were entertained by several cartoons. Some felt that among facilities lacking are day care centres, a Jewish “Y” in the northeast end of the city, a Jewish Newcomers Club, more Children’s activities and Kosher food stores in the Thornhill'area. literature and displayed large posters. Very Impressed As they came through the door, each person was given an evalu‘ation sheet to be filled oqt before leaving. Most of those interviewed were very impressed with Jewish Information Day. felt it was really needed and wanted to have these days more often. (Photo by Hogg) Some drivers are having to work two shifts daily to get enough business to make a living, Burnie added. Although a common taxi licensing system has been proposed for Rich- mond Hill, Markham and Vaughan, the plan has become bogged down in negotiations among the municipalities. Councillor Mike Burnie, a former taxi driver himself, said there is a definite need to reduce the number of taxis. “I support the existing driver who‘s trying to make a living in Richmond Hill, and I don’t support granting plates to someone who wants to work out of Toronto International Airport.” “I haven't heard any complaints from other drivers or anyone else," Corcoran said. “All I hear is that there isn’t enough service in Richmond Hill." Councillor William Corcoran was the only one to oppose the move. The taxi bylaw was amended to allow all present licences to be renewed by March 31. but the number will be frozen as of that date even if some licences are not renewed. In addition, any licences cancelled or revoked in future will not be reissued to new applicants until the total number has been reduced to a maximum of 60. RICHMOND HILL â€" Are there too many taxis in Richmond Hill? A majority of town council thinks so, and Monday it took steps to reduce the number, by attrition, from 87 to 60. Too many taxi cabs? Alan Gordon Frizzell, 19, of 7411 Yonge, Thornhill. was charged with the theft of an old age pension cheque belonging to Eileen Mary Murley. The cheque was reported stolen from the lobby of her apartment building at RICHMOND HILL â€" Sporting goods and entertainment equipment were the most popular items for thieves in the area over the past week. There were also heavy losses of cash. and one elderly woman even had her pension cheque stolen. 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The land. part of Lot 25, Coficessioii 3, is owned by Chefero Sand and Gravel Limited. Goods valued at $887, including a tape deck, spare tire, four wheel discs and a roof luggage carrier, were stolen from a station wagon on the lot of Conlin Motors Ltd., Highway 7, Markham'. Baymar Sports Ltd.. 459 Markham, Richmond Hill. lost a cue stick and $240 cash in a break-in. Two Richmond Hill juveniles were arrested at Bayview Secondary School. 404 too slow $850 Break-in Another Thornhill resident, Sharon Post, 30 Clark, had a color television, stereo and jewelry stolen from her residence. Value was estimated at $850. Hockey equipment valued at $165 was taken from the van of Martin Chicorli of Rexdale while it was parked at the Black Hawk Motor Inn. Richmond Hill. 7433 Yonge Nova 2 Door police blotter Chevette Make available to the residents of York Region Illl“ null III 1'. \\"Il ‘xâ€"xv'r‘i BHNK with the co-operation of the $13800 $10830 $12996 Council paséed a motion to allow the gun range with no comment Monday . Police using the range will be from Snelgrove, Downsview. and Port Credit detachments as well as staff from general headquarters. $14350“ $12184 Firing will be Monday to Thursday from noon to 3:30 pm. May 17 to July 30, followed by -a break and then another session from Aug. 30 to Sept. 16. Down Payment Each member will'fire 50 rounds of revolver and five rounds of rifle am- munition, says Hanna. According to a letter from OPP Corporal W.E. Hanna, “a maximum of six officers shoot at any one time, each with a coach standing behind; am- munition is distributed, weapons loaded and fired on command only." All training ranges are checked before and during use of general headquarters training staff. Department regulations: he wrote, demand a safe, disciplined procedure at all times. in Richmond Hill Following four break-ins reported earlier. police arrested a 15-year-old Toronto boy. He was charged with breaking and entering and theft from residences on Bedford Park Road. Centre Street. Lucas Street and Bridgeford Road, all Windows smashed Thieves also entered Superb Cleaning Products, 360 Newkirk, Richmond Hill, smashed windows, ransacked the in- terior and got away with $50 cash. Markham theft The Ivor Corbett residence, Lincoln Green Drive, Markham, was broken into and robbed of a guitar, camera equipment and rifle valued at $750. The car of David Morrison, 221 Axeminster, Richmond Hill, was also hit and thieves got away with a tape deck. brief case and utility work belt with tools. Loss was estimated at $225. The theft of $527 from a cash box at City-Wide Rent-all, 301 Markham. Richmond Hill, was reported following a break-in. I95 YOIGI If. S. Amezv-Nu-ul- $9476 McLean's of Aurora “LIT III DIIVI You HAPPY" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. March 17. 1976 â€" A-3 $10830 $12996. $12184 $1 4350 $13800 Town residefitsr éfe urged to par- ticipate by contributing to desperately needed relief, medical services and reconstruction. The request came from Oxfam Canada. Council urges Guatemala aid Council endorsed a proclamation which notes: “The citizens of Guatemala are without shelter, food, water and medical services due to the worst earthquake disaster in recorded history . . . ” Monthly Payment CAG elects Osmond BUTTONVILLE â€"â€" Markham council has declared this week Guatemala Earthquake Relief Week. The group is open to all residents of Richmond Hill and is particularly inâ€" terested in town planning policies. Barbara Kerr. ward one; Greg Justice, ward two; Peter Burnett, ward three; Ingrid Wharton, ward four; Barry Case. ward five; and Rosemary Smillie, ward six. Other officers, each representing a t0wn ward, are: Vicefhairman is June vKirby ahd past chairman is Steve Mills. 110 Arnold Cr., was elected chairman of the Richmond Hill Citizens Advisory Group al it‘s annual meeting last week. RICHMOND HILL â€" Dawn Osmond $9476 Dawn Osmond ..l976 chairman