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Ecumenical Lenten service at Thornhill United Church, 7.15 St. Paul's Lutheran Church. pancake breakfast. 9.30 - 10.30 Richvale Lions Bingo. Richvale Lions Hall. 31 Spruce Avenue. 7.30 p.m. Markham is losing its hydrants this winter and the town's works committee has made some recommendations to prevent it from happening again. Markham Several hydrants, particularly in new, industrial subdivisions, have become buried in snow and ice. The town waterworks department blames it on land- scapers who have tried to hide hydrants in berms. But Councillor Moran thinks the objections are a result of pressure from developers on Scarborough council who have hundreds of unsold houses. Meanwhile those on the Scarborough stand called “soUr grapes Scarborough‘s objections to Markham's plans for the Risebrough area have been put down to “sour grapes“ by regional councillor Ron Moran. Scarborough council has ob- jected to the proposed secondary plan for neighborhoods one and two of the Risebrough com- munity â€" a development in the Kennedy Road and Steeles area where Markham plans to house ultimately about 20,000 people. ' HELPMATE INFORMATION COMMUNITY CALENDAR 883-2234 March 883-2234 Richvale Lions Bingo, Richvale Lions Hall. 31 Spruce Avenue. 7.30 p.m. Ecumenical Lenten Service. Thornhill Baptist Church. 7.15 Senior citizens free en- tertainment at Lions Hall. 2â€"4 "Coping with de‘ Mathews United ¢ p.m. Info: 884-3606. Mother's Break. Richmond Hill United Church. 9.30 - 11.15 a.m. 884â€"4294. Legal Aid Clinic. 7 to 10 p.m. 884- 9148. York Philharmonic Choir practice. R. Hill Baptist. 7.30 . . . to be a KITCHEN AID. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion will be serving meals to visiting hockey teams during the week of March 19 - 24. During that time they will need people who will serve meals and then help clean up the kitchen. If you can help during that week from either 11 a.m. to 2 pm. or from 3:30 pm. to 6:30 pm, please call the Richmond Hill Volunteer Bureau at 883-2235. . . . to ENTERTAIN. If you can play an instrument, sing, show your slides or tell jokes. you are needed by the Richmond Hill Senior Citizens Club (No. 35). The club meets on Wednesday afternoons, but you would only need to entertain for one half hour once a month. Why not volunteer for this enjoyable task. Call the Richmond Hill Volunteer Bureau for further information ‘ 883-2235. SUNDAY Monday Tuesday Your community needs you. . . with death“ at St. United Church. 7.30 ) PO P's RESTAURANT & TAVERN 10454 VONGE ST. N., RICHMOND HILL TRY OUR SPECIALTY STEAK 8 SEAFOOD DISHES LIQUOR LICENSE 88¢Z752 18 11 “A lot of time is spent in locating watermain valve chambers which have been covered by mounds ranging from several inches to two, three and When the problem of a half- buried hydrant is pointed out to contractors, “they invariably just dig a hole around the hydrant which in the winter fills with snow and ice," said waterworks superintendent Les Diack. Duplicate Bridge. 12125 Yonge St.. Richmond Hill. 8 p.m. Info: 884-1689. Markham side of Steeles are selling like hotcakes, he main- tains. Lower land costs leading to lower house prices and lower taxes may be the reason. Markham planning director Tom Januszewski told council he had finally succeeded in taking his opposite number in Scar- borough out to lunch last week, “don’t worry, it was only a hamburger,” and discovered a lack of confidence in Markham’s planning process. The Scarborough planning director had suggested a meeting between some Markham coun- cillors and Scarborough board of control and this idea was adopted Scrabble Games, 7.30 p.m. Rich- vale Community Centre. York Philharmonic Choir Practice at Richmond Hill Baptist Church. 7.30 p.m. Swing into Spring fashion show by ACW and Holy Trinity Church. Brooke St. Info: 881-7439. Lions Bingo at 7.40 p.m., Centre Street. Richmond Hill. Scrabble games at Richvale Community Centre. 7.30 p.m. Babysitting Coâ€"op meeting. 254 Sussex. R. Hill. Info: 884-1520. Lions Bingo at 7.40 p.m.. Centre Street. Richmond Hill. Duplicate Bridge. 12125 Yonge Street. 8 p.m. Info: 884-1689. Yoga, Richmond Hill United Church. 7.15 to 8.30 p.m. for beginners; 8.30 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. for intermediates. Richvale Lions Drum Corps and Color Guard. Lions Hall. 31 Spruce Avenue. 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 CGlT. Richmond Hill United (‘hurch for girls, 12 to 17 years of age. 7 to 8.30 pm. 334-5971. Free topical fluoride cllmc lul‘ children 3 to 16 years old. 8.30 am. to 4.30 p.m. Call the Health seeking hydrants MONDAY . . . to CARE FOR AND GROOM ANIMALS. The Humane Society is looking for responsible people who like animals, to help care for the animals under the Society’s care. This may include cleaning cages, walking dogs; grooming animals. You would be needed for two hours any morning from Monday to Saturday. If you are interested call the Richmond Hill Volunteer Bureau at 883- 2235. . . . to LEADLUNCH TIME ACTIVITIES. During the lunch hour breaks at a public school near 16th Ave. and Yonge St., the principal hopes to offer a variety of activities to the children. Any activity from sports to arts and crafts can be included. Activities can take place either inside a class room, gym or outside. If you would like to help, call the Richmond Hill Volunteer Bureau at 883-2235. Libéral â€"â€"the special study area designations at Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue. and east of Brimley Road to the Rouge River should be resolved as part of planning the Risebrough Com- munity so that overall land use and transportation facilities can be planned comprehensively. One Parent Families Assn. general meeting. Thornhill Comm. Ctre. Election nite. 8 pm. Concord Community Hall. 8 p.m Info: 669-1851. Scone tea. Burr House. 528 Carrville Rd.. 1.30 - 3.30 p.m. 884- 0327. Concord Golden Era Cltib euchre â€"it was unable to assess the impact of the proposed plan on the borough of Scarborough in the absence of a plan for the whole Risebrough community. â€"the special study area designations at Kennedy Road Parent Concern. 8 to 10 p.m. Call Joyce. 884-3503. by council, suggestion §Earborough that : Storytime for pre-schoolers, 3-5 years. 1.30 & 2 p.m., Thornhill Comm. Centre Br. Library. Scone tea. Burr House. Carrville Rd. L30 p.m. Info: 884-0327. Richmond Hill Public Library hosts “The Word Weavers" for children. 6 to 10. 10-1130 a.m. occasionally four he reported. Fire chief Myrl Smith said that his department was “frequently encountering hydrants that are unable to be efficiently used by the fire department and this is a serious problem in the matter of fire fighting." He 'recorâ€"nmended that land- scaping not be allowed beyond private property lines. (‘harles Connor Library movie: “Roustabout” with Elvis Presley. 7 p.m. Thornhill Lions Bingo. Thornhill Community Centre. 7.30 p.m. Ladies night out. yoga & a vairigty of crafts. Viking ,Club, Oak Ridges. 7 p.m. (‘ounterweighL Public Library Ladies night out. Yoga &'a variety of crafts. Viking Club, Oak Ridges 7 p.m. Dupicate Bridge. St. John's Anglican Church. 12125 Yonge. Unit for information and ap- pointment: 884-1133: 887-5245: 832-1384; 297-3324. ‘ Information: 884-1689. Wednesday TUESDAY ommunity at Mr Richmond Hill . 7.30 pm. had Januszewski‘s d complained to assess the Posed plan on borough in the for the whole unity, SWdy area ennedy Road ‘3» and east of e Rouge River d as part of brough c0m_ rall land use facilities can hensively. = nts feet of earth," MN w “WNW Wampum“ REGULAR EVENTS 20 Wednesday, March 7, 1979 I'Evening book discussion group. Thornhill Community Centre Library. 7.30‘- 9.30 p.m. Curtain Up at Hillcrest. ’l‘onite: “Irish Mist" featuring Jean Doench. Medical Secretaries Assn. meeting. York Central Hospital. 8 p.m. Info: 884-5789. (‘anadian Progress Club. York Central. 7 p.m. Info: 884-3888. Charles Connor Library stories 8: film for pre-schoolers. 2 p.m. Lenten service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 8 p.m. Combined LCW meeting and Lenten service, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 8 pm. Richmond Hill Group of Artists meeting, Crosby Heights school. 7.30 p.m. llelpmate Information volunteer meeting, Consumers Gas. 9.30 a.m. Info: 883-2234. Richmond Hill Lions Majorette and drum corps practice. Lions Hall, 7-9 p.m. Storytime for pre-schoolers. 3-5 yrs at 10.30 & ll a.m.. Thornhill Community Centre Library. A Morning Out. Richmond Hill 3324 L'nited Church. 9.30 - 11:15 a.m. . 884-9722. Rich Seniors Euchre games. club rooms. [0149 Yonge Street. Rich- mond Hill. 1.30 p.m. Free topical fluoride clinic for children 3 to 16 years. 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Call the Health Unit. for Thornhill Amateur Radioâ€"Clu_b. Thornlea Secondary. 8 pm. Info: 881-2891. Richvale Branch of Library presents Lampoon Puppet Theatre. for preâ€"schoolers, lO-ll. Parent and pre-schooler program at St. Mary Immaculate School, ll a.m. - noon. Curtain Up at Hillcrest. Tonite: Polka Night featuring E. Gresko, 5.30 - 8 pm. Richmond Hill UCW meeting. church parlour. 8 p.m. Info: 884- I30]. Lenten services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Special rally Air cadetshmale & female. 12-18 ‘yrs., Legion. Ohio Rd. 7 p.m. Info: 884-4521. Richmond Hill Legion Bingo. Legion Hall, Ohio Road. Rich- mond Hill. 7.35 p.m. “A Chrisiian Approach to Effective Living". St. Mary‘s Anglican Church. 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Info: 884-2227. 884-2227 Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band rehearsals, St. Joseph's School. 7.30 p.m. Info: 884-8873, Richmond Hill Youth Concert band rehearsals. 7.30 p.m. St. Joseph's School. Info: 884-8873. Citizen Advisory Group meeting. 7.45 p.m. Consumers Gas bldg. “A Christian Approach to Effective Living" at St, Mary's Anglican Church. 7.30 p.m. Info: Air Cadets, male & female. 12-18 years. at the Legion. Ohio Rd. 7 p.m. Infoz'884-4521. Thornhill Horticultural Society flower show at Hillcrest. 7-l0 Richmond Lions Hall. Civic Improvement Committee meeting. Town Offices, Com- mittee Room “B” 8 p.m. York Central Hospital Auxiliary I7th annual meeting, 8 p.m. in lecture hall. yrs. Legion. Ohio Rd., 7 p.m. 884- 4521. information and appointments: 884-1133: 887-5245; 832-1384: 297- (‘harles Connor Library Lam- poon Puppet Theatre, 2-3 p.m. pre-school . _ _ _ _ Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band Rehearsals. St. Joseph’s School. 7.30 p.m. Air cadets. male & female, 12-18 Mobile Citizenship Court. Rich- vale Community Centre, 2-8 p.m. Info: 883-2234. Yoga Class, Richmond Hill United Church. 9 to 10.15 a.m. for beginners and 10.15 to 11.30 a.m. Yoga Classes at Thornhill Holy Trinity Anglican Church. 8.45 to 10 p.m. Section C THURSDAY Thursday Hill Lions meeting. 6.30 p.m. Navy League. St. Mary‘s Anglican Church. Wrixon Hall. 6.45 p.m. Boys 10 to 13 welcome. 223-8868. Maple Leaf Accordion Band. McKillop School. 7 to 9 p.m. 884- 8390. Duplicate Bridge. 12125 Yonge Street. 8 p.m. Info: 884-1689. Duplicate Bridge, 12125 Yonge. 8 p.m. Info: 884-1689. “Friday Night Youth Program" for kids 13-16 years, from 7 to 10 pm. at Don Head School. “Word Weavers" at Chas. (‘onnor Library. 2-3.30 p.m. ages 6-10. â€"â€"â€"â€" “Friday night youth program“ for kids 13m 16 at Don Head. 7-10 Bayview and Green Lane. 7 to 8.30 p.m. Friday Night Youth Program for teens 13 to 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Don Head School. Thornhill Horticultural Society flower show, Hillcrest Mall. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ' Thornhill Recycling Depot, Twin Hills Midget B Rams dinner dance at Bond Lake Arena. 7 p.m. Tickets: 884-4441. Richvale Branch of Library. “Word Weavers" aged 6-10, 10.30 a.m. to noon. Richmond Hill Library finger- painting session, ages 4-9. Pre- registration. 2-3 p.m. Weight Watchers. Concord Community Centre. 7.30 p.m. 669- 2173. for intermediates. 884-2671 FRIDAY A car rally with a difference was billed to start at Markham Place last Saturday. The rally featured Jaguar car owners only, but most of the owners decided not to expose their Jaguars to the late-winter driving conditions and brought other cars instead. One exception was Gary Leak who checks over the instructions on the “boot” of his XJG. 1 01 33 YONGE 884-7224 Janus: of limbs 12:00 â€" 2:30 ‘ NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT LUNCH BUFFEI' 325 1 nAnn 'mfin STEAK AND SEAFOOD Thornhill Horticultural Society‘ flower Show. Hillcrest Mall, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thornhill Minor Hockey Assn (‘lub400dance. Heintzman House Tickets: 889-7291. Bond Lake Skating Club dance. Lions Den. Bond Lake Arena. Info: 773-5564 or 773-5201. Legion Midget Hockey Dance, Richvale Community Centre, 5 pm. Tickets: 884-2017. Richmond Hill Library films “The Ugly Little Boy". “Visit From Space": “Cow on the Moon"; "Hardware Wars”; and "What on Earth". 2-3 p.m. All ages welcome. ' Richmond Hill Recycling Depot, Elgin Mills Road at Leslie, 10 a.m. to noon. Thornhill Recycling Depot, Bayview and Green Lane. 10 a.m. to noon. Soccer Registration, ’l‘homhill (‘ommunity Centre. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 889-8957. Lions St. Patrick‘s Day Dance‘ Lions Hall. Centre St.. R. Hill. International Dance at Heintz- man House, 8 p.m. Info: 889-9308. SATU RDAY Saturday 10 17