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Harris says that “all you do is remove the glass on the speedometer and line it on top. In most cases you can do it yourself as the kit has instructions right inside. The Australian com pany has had five years experience with this product since Australia went metric in 1974. The product has also been sold to other countries around the world. As researched by the Australian Company the coloring is important because of the sun’s reflections, in order to make sure the figures stand out. Buicks and Cadillacs have a silver dial so they produce a silver dial converter with black and yellow figures. It is dual reading (kilometers in large white figures and mileage in small yellow figures) usually on a black background. “When it is on your are not aware of any dif- ferences or changes made," he says. It has been designed by actually getting the speedometer itself from the various car manufacturers. It is a peel and stick vinyl self- adhesive decal, on for the life of the car. Len Harris of Harris, Weiner and Associates says that this new con- verter “is a product that is designed to look exactly like the speedometer that is in the car". Harris, Weiner and Associates, a company located on Steelcase Road in Thornhill is sales representative in Canada for an Australian metric conversion kit. Firm fin d3 marke z‘ in me tric ByDOREEN LIVINGSTONE A Thornhill company has been doing a booming business thanks to the conversion to metric speed limits. Nature's wonder A dog that never had pups is nursing a three-month-old kitten. According to the veterinarian, the, kitten, Sylvester, has stimulated the milk of 3-year-old Princess. The three-month-old kitten belongs to Sherry Di Matteo, 10, 230 Cedar Ave.. Richmond Hill. Wednesday, October 19, 1977 Speedometer Conversion Kit is available over the Counter in Sears, Woolco, from automative jobbers and distributors throughout the country and from General Motors dealers, Toyota dealers, Ford dealers and Volvo dealers. Harris refufes this by saying that the dial is not replaced. Ms. Lister of the Consumer’s Association has inferred that the Australian converter needs the replacement of the speedometer dial and advises that it is not only expensive but should be done by an expert. As far as using the stickâ€"on kind, which is the only other type, Harris advises “Many cars don‘t have their speedometers dead set to the steering wheel. It is difficult to line up. If your car should have a curved glass you’re in trouble. Our kit will be as accurate as the speedometer itself". He says that if a person would stop to think about it, using most of these items would be very messy. He says that those who advise this probably don't do it themselves. Harris objects to claims as published in the media and from Marilyn Lister, Chairman of the Con- sumers Association of Canada, Metric Con- version Committee, that suggest the public mark in kilometers by applying paint, nail polish, tape, a grease stick or even lipstick. Although 20 years in existence, Harris, Weiner and Associates has been based in Thornhill for the past 21/2 years and also represents companies that deal with automative parts, accessories and tools. Harris himself is a Thornhill resident and has a background 'in sales. Temperanceville United Church an- niversary. ll a.m. Former members & friends invited. Beta Sigma Phi Eta Psi chapter. Annual craft fair. Thomhill Community Centre. 11 a.m. â€" 4 p.m. [a Thornhill Kiwanis (‘lub craft sale. York Farmers‘ Market. 10 HEL PMA TE INFORMA T/ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR 883-2234 October-November 883-2234 Sunday 3O 23 Euchre at the Wheel House. Oak Ridges. 7:30 pm. This is unlike the other houses on Colborne Street which have their long wall facing the public road. The columns on either side of the front door are carved in the New Group at Canadian Housewives Organizational me- eting. 8 p.m. 832-2364. One of the characteristics of the style seen on the library building is the gable end pointed to the sidewalk with the main entrance on this wall. It was rarely used on domestic buildings, however, and the library building is one of the few examples in the Town of Markham. The architectural style of the library is modest Classical Revival and it was most popular in Canada between 1830 and 1860. By MERILYN McKELVEY (Eighth in a series) The Thornhill Public Library is housed in a building that was erected in 1851. 10 Colbome Street was first the home of Mrs. S. Ramsden who was born of the pioneer Frizzell family and this information is on the plaque on the building. “It contains mostly paperbacks, a new trend in libraries. Nowadays many “I think it‘ll be a show place really. It‘ll be lovely. “I think it’s going to enhance the whole neighborhood. I expect a large jump in circulation now. It‘s so much more attractive. Short thinks the people of Thornhill are going to be thrilled with their rengvaled litrtrleA village library branch. “That‘s just an observation (about hockey players and all the community) you can‘t miss. A library service is necessary. It‘s really a very important part of the community.” says the Second World War Canadian Navy Signalman. “We read more as a population than we do such things as play hockey." Chairman Short. 57, veteran of more than 30 years in the book trade with a major international book firm, sounds very pleased with Markham‘s system of four libraries. “Lots of hockey players need a library, too,“ says Larry Short, chairman of the Markham Town library board. Libraries needed Public Library site was built back in 7857 Monday By HAL BLAINE York Choral Society rehearsal. M.L. McConaghy Public School. Community Schools “Nutrition & Fitness". Crosby Senior Public. 7:30 p.m. Yonge. Family Service Volunteers antique refinishing demons- tration & auction. 8 p.m. Consumers' Gas bldg. 884-3577 or 889- 2843. Legal Aid clinic. 7-10 m. 384-9148. 10225A Tuesday He‘s a little disappointed the major 1977 project of the library board hasn‘t been able to go ahead yet. That‘s the addition to Markham “Town council generally is very sympathetic. We don‘t have great hassles. We have a very good board (seven members)." said Short. Interviewed at his l20-year-old farmhouse residence on Kennedy Road near 14th Avenue, Library Board Chairman Short said things are going well with the Markham system. The footings were rotted, but now are all fixed up. An addition built in character with the old part now provides modern washrooms. VESTIBULE REMOVED An out-ofâ€"character vestibule of more recent construction has been removed. The improved landscaping has been done professionally by a volunteer citizens‘ committee, he notes. The work was done very much at cost. The old village library building is the current board‘s second most in- teresting project. The building is a very fine example of early Georgian con- struction. Library officials are in- terested in designation for one of the benefits is that designation will qualify them for funds from Wintario to pay for some of the renovation work. bogks qr? qr_1_ly av_2_1_ilable Vin paperback The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Com- mittee of the Town of Markham is recommending the designation of this building under The Ontario Heritage Act, 1974. The building is currently being renovated under the direction of architect J. Napier Simpson whose office is next door. The boxed cornice has a. plain molding that extends down the wall about a foot. The transom, a rectangular window over the door is recessed and the glass has mullions which divide it into 18 different panes. Doric order which is the simplest of the classical orders of ar- chitecture. The columns are not rounded but are flat against the doorway and so are called pilasters. Widows 8; widowers monthly meeting. Consumers’ Gas bldg. 8 p.m. â€" buffet luncheon 12:30 p.m. and bazaar, 1:30 p.m. â€" 3 p.m. Victoria Square Community Centre. 887-5806. Gormley. Headford & Victoria Square branch of York Cen- tral Hospital auxiliary Carrville United Church annual turkey supper. 4:30 â€" 8 p.m. Jazz festival at Hillcrest Mall. 5:30 â€" 8 pm. Bridge, euchre, crokinole. Maple United. 8 p.m. LCW meeting. St. Paul's Lutheran. Bayview Ave. 8 p.m. Jazz festival. Hillcrest Mall. 5:30 â€" 8 pm. Royal Jubilee â€" St. Paul's United, Oak Ridges. 8 p.m. Film & travel. R. Hill library 8 p.m. free. VVednesday even hockey players have to read 19 Richvale Writers' Club meeting. Rich- vale Community Centre. 8 p.m. 884-0855. Recreation club for disabled adults. Maple. ass-4554'. Joseph A. Gibson Public School. York Central Assn. for the Mentally Retarded. Coffee House. St. Mary Immaculate Church. 8 p.m.884-9110. Tag Day for Sea Cadets and Navy League. Through Saturday. Thornhill Seniors Note: Nutrition and fitness seminar. 9.30 â€" 11.30 a.m. 6030 Yonge. Slides of Morocco at York Region Family Y. Shown by A. Eison. 7:30 pm. Brass rubbing. Richmond Hill Library 1â€": p.m., 7â€"10 p.m. R.H. Minor Ball Assn. general election. Consumers’ Gas Building. 7:30 p.m. “We found regulations made it necessary to put in an elevator or ramps for wheelchairs. The extra $30,000 for an elevator is underwritten BUDGET CONSCIOUS “Originally. in our planning for the addition. we were very budget con- scious. We made a plan that involved little excavation and mostly surface construction. “But town council thought the plan should be enlarged, with extra meeting rooms in the basement area. That branch was built in 1967 with long range plans for extending it in five years. The board is now five years past that target. ' Although a start in construction of some major housing projects could pour sufficient lot fees into the capital fund at any moment, Short is now looking to a start on the Markham (‘entennial addition early next year. Centennial Library. That 10year-old branch is to be about doubled in size at a cost close to $500,000. But the town has used_ up most of its capital funds. Council at a meeting earlier this month had to hold up construction because it is $160,000 short. Thursday Modest classic revival style 27 T o p s O N â€" 8 0 sponsoring a bazaar. Consumers’ Gas bldg. 7â€"9 p.m. Halloween Howl. Lions Hall. Dress optional. Sponsored by Richvale Lions Majorette Corps. York Sym phony wine & cheese concert. Musselman’s Lake, Glendale pavilion. 727- 6164. Octoberfest Dance. St. Mary Immaculate. 8:30 p.m. Alpine Show Band. Aircraft models. R.H. Library until end of month. Mini» draw for Caribbean cruise. Lions Hall. 7:30â€" 9:30 A l d r e d A r t exhibition. All month at R.H. Library. Friday Markham library service. “People seem to be getting what they want. The library system is run very efficiently. It‘s a big job. “By and large the system here is quite on a par with neighboring municipalities in the region. Lack of books is a chronic ailment of all libraries,“ he says. He says board surveys hav'e turned up very little public discontent with the Markham librarv service. The library ehtrahce will be a ramp that's heated in winter so it won't be sligpery wigh ice_ and snow, says Short. “Actually the population of the Markham Centennial branch area is growing quite rapidly. So expansion there is really overdue. , ,____J v V _.....v. “We” will be using the site to maximum capacity. There‘s a certain rage offlparking required. “Therelevator replaces the planned dump waiter that would have carried boois batwaen floors. making a saving. “The books that are to govin will 5e paid for Over a twoâ€"year period. That makes it easier. by the province R. Hill Presbyterian Christmas Carousel. 10 a.m. â€" 2 am. R. Hill Kinettes, Rummage Sale. St. Gabriel's. 10 a.m. to noon. Magician. Connor Library. 3 pm. Ba zaar at St Stephens in Maple. (See Page 08) Disco night and coffee house. St. Mary Immaculate. 8â€"10 Y o r k C e n tr a l Hospital auxiliary auction. Consumers' Gas bldg. 1:30 p.m. [ Sr. Citizens Club bazaar. 10145 Yonge.‘ 11 am. â€" 3 p.m. 1 St. Patrick’s Anglican fall mini- camival. ll a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fuddle Duddle Fall Dance. Legion Hall. 8 Order of the Eastern Star bazaar. Wrixon Hall. 10:30 am. Turkey shoot at Victoria Square community centre. 10 am. to dusk. CWL Fall Bazaar. l- 4 pm. Our Lady Queen of the World. Bayview. Oak Ridges Lions costume dance. 8 pm. Richvale Seniors bazaar and draw. Lions "all. In Spruce. l0 a.m. â€" 2 D.m. Saturday 22 29