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Garden contest organized by group “Richmond Hill is so much different from when I lived here but it is still nostalgic to come back," he said. What was the town like in those days, Mr. Stirling? Everything changes, it is a sign of the times. Streetcars at the door David Stirling, who was born in 1908 in the big white house where the Liberal office is now located and lived in Rich- mond Hill until 1941, did not seem too surprised to find us here. Mr. Bunston will be the judge from Weall and Cullen Nurseries and three prizes will be awarded to the winners. Bayview Fairways Ratepayers Association has organized a garden contest for the residents of the subdivision. The judging will take place on Sunday, September 11. The contest will be judged on the most at- tractive and best kept front yard. Who'd have thought the old homestead would ever become a newspaper office? By DIANE MARSHALL Typewriters have taken over the living room, classified ads are in the dining room and the circulation department has moved into the up- stairs bedrooms. Who‘d have thought the _IJL-_‘--LAAA ...... IA Acorn-v “When my parents built this house in 1906, we were out in the country. There were farms to the north of us and the centre of town was marked by the Richmond Hotel which was on the south- west comer where Arnold St. is now. C-2 â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, August 31, 1977 BY NAZNEEN SADIG 881-4408 shields: SOUTH BLOCK ‘ RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND H/LL FOOTWEAR [TD 884-534] BACK TO SCHOOL SHIELDS Dave Stirling’s birthplace is now a newspaper office 'IN LEATHER Er SUEDES WITH “Our neighbours to the south were the Moyles who built a two-storey red brick house where the liquor store is now. Crosby Ave. did not exist. “There were a couple of service stations across the street from us and the rest was countryside. “My father had one of the first cars in town. He and Mom used to take all day excursions to Toronto which was a mighty long haul in those days. There were streetcars running through Richmond Hill from Toronto and as far north as Newmarket." In an effort to assist residents to know their neighbours better a bridge group is being formed for this winter. ' Players will open their home to another couple at least once. Beginners and ad- vanced groups will be formed, and the idea is to play at least one game per month. Fall projects include a movie show suitable for children during the winter months and a fund raising Monte Carlo night for the adults. BIGFOOT FREE! BIGFOOT WHISTLE RING WHILE SUPPLY LASTS FOOTWEAR Some of the old Rich- mond Hill landmarks still are in use today although in different surroundings. Mr. Stirling attended McConaghy Public School and Richmond Hill High School which consisted only of the central portion then. Look better, run noiselessly, work only when necessary, do it more effi ciently, and at less operating cost than their closest competitors. Domestic, Commercial, and Industrial units are available. For more infor- mation contact SAFE SEWAGE SYSTEMS CO. LTD. BY NORTHERN PURIFICATION SERVICES LTD. P.O. BOX 567, BURLINGTON, ONT. PACKAGE AEROBIC SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS glRSLl-fiRTS, PANTS 40% BOYS' SIZES 8-18 SWEATERS AND CARDIGANS GIRLS' BOYS' BRUSHED DENIM SPORTSWEAR BOYS' SIZES 8-18 TURTLE NEéK $ T-SHIRTS ea. Manufacturers suggested list $6. sun's SIZES 4-6X M.S.L. $16 TIGHTS SIZES 2â€"14 LADIES’/TWO STYLES OUR PRICE 2 PIECE s SKIRT SUITS M.S.L. $25 ea. M.S.L. LADIES' NAME BRAND ALL AT ONE PRICE SWEATERS lADIES’ COWL NECK LONG SLEEVE M.S.L. $14 2/159 MANUFACTURERS â€"‘ TICKET PRICE IS $1.59 each MEN’S FAMOUS MAKER n. DRESS PANTS M.S.L. $40. CHARGEX OPEN 10-10 DAILY 10-6 SAT. You're not too late! The Willy Wonderful Opening Sale continues at 7171 Yonge St. “I used to snowshoe into school in the winter and in the summer I remember heading down to the CNR tracks where we picked the most delicious wild strawberries. I doubt very much that they would exist now. 50%m *1 52. 7171 YONGE ST (NORTH OF STEELES) TEL. 88i-7301 THORNIIILI. OUR PRICE ONE PRICE OUR PRICE 632-0025 632-9436 Sometimes we would hop a train and head to Scihgmberg for the dayf‘ When Mr. Stirling ieft Richmond Hill in 1941. the population was only 1,540. 7 Things have 'really expanded since then. He is now retired and living in Windsor. willy wonderful (Just North Of Steeles) MISSISSAIIGA 122s DUNDAS ST. E. (JUST wssr or DIXIE) TEL 277-2827 Member 0! the Canada Deposn Insurance Corporation 9 '4 °/o paid semi-annually on 5 Year G.|.C.'s l 8. 2 Years 8%, 3 8 4 Years 83/4 %. Rates subject to change. \longuord Trus’r call Heather Russell (416) 868-0234 Toronto Domlmon Centre Royal Trust Towel. Sunte 3706 P O Box 141 Toronto. Ont MSK 1H1 of Canada Limited FOR FAST ELECTROHOME CUSTOMER SERVICE call . . . ELECTROHOME Mississauga 5030 Maingate Dr. Ph. 624-9732 SCARBOROUGH 2683 LAWRENCE AVE. E. (JUST EAST or MIDLAND) TEL 751-1300 FREE PARKING Call toll free 1-800-251-3380 OPEN MON. THRU SAT. CTIARGEX 145 Idema Rd. Ph. 495-0313 Markham