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Richmond Hill Liberal, 21 Mar 1979, A7

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(‘onslahle Michael Norton said a vehicle driven by (‘hrislides Ballis ol' Willnwdule. travelling westbound in the passing limo. veered over the conlro line. sideswiping an eastbound vehicle. The thllis vehicle then struck an eastbound vehicle killing three of the occupants. Fritz and Kiaranzt Arthur and their eleven your old daughter. Sandra 'l‘hv sidoswipvd vehicle was driven liy James Woods 0| King. ()ak Ridges HPI’ have now made 1: statement about the events which led to the death of four people on Highway 7 just east of Buyviow Avonuo March 10' OPP say 'No inquest in Hwy. 7 deaths’ York Police charged Thomas Maxwell Post, 28, of lvy Avenue in Toronto with assault causing bodily harm. He was later charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling and possession over $200. Charged with theft over $200, possession over $200 and being unlawfully in a dwelling is Diane Marie Duckworth, 20, of Major Mackenzie Drive. They appeared in court March 19. POLITE THIEVES Between March 13 at 9 pm. and March 14 at 8 am. the Maple Airport on Major Mackenzie Drive was entered through the front door. An office was forced open and $47 in cash was taken. A display case was broken into and five pairs of aviation sunglasses worth $50 each were taken. SHE DIDN‘T AGREE WITH THEIR CHOICE On March 18 between 2 and 2:30 a.mi Silvia Sawyer of Oshawa was at a party in the area of 18th Avenue and the 6th Concession in Markham. She was asked to go into an upstairs bedroom by members of the Satan's Choice Motorcycle Club, who were also at the party. She refused and as a result was beaten and kicked. She escaped and was helped by a resident at Lot 26. Concession 6 in Markham. At that time, York Regional Police were called and Ms. Sawyer was taken to York Central Hospital with lacerations and bruises to her face and abdomen. She was to have appeared at 28 Division to try and identify her attackers. NATURE'S PRECIOUS PRODUCT On March 17. two men visited a farm belonging to Robert Burns of the Town of Vaughan. They stole two truckloads of horse manure and in the process, damaged Mr. Burns‘ lawn. Charged with theft under $200 and mischief to private property were Ranjit Singh, 19, of Caledonia Road in Toronto and George Leonard Douglas. 28. of Brookwell Drive in Downsview. They will appear in court on March 26‘ NEVER TRUST AN EX-WIFE On March 13 at 10 pm. Robert Duckworth of Sussex Avenue in Richmond Hill was paid a visit by a man and his exâ€"wife. At that time a fight broke out and the man struck Mri Duckworth in the face several times. He was taken to York Central Hospital, treated and released. DRINKERS ()BLIVIOUS TO THE ACTION At about 11:30 pm. on March 14 Albert Dut- field. 19, of Kennedy Road in Unionville was at the Sherwood Tavern in Markham. At that time he was approached by another man, punched and knocked to the floor. He was then kicked several times in the head and body and left momentarily unconscious. Total of the damage and thefts was $800 and the culprits re-locked the front door before they left. Mr. Dutfield was taken to York Central Hospital and treated for a swollen hand and lacerations to the scalp and released. York Regional Police have a suspect in the case. The Advertising 8. Sales Club at Toronto '15 DELEX CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD. GENERAL CONTRACTORS Police Briefs NO JOB TOO SMALL 669-2203 HOME IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATIONS Everybody Welcome For Reservations Call 4163654843 Members $7 Guests $10 CCNA and UWNA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER LUNCHEUN MARCH 27,1979 12 NOON Royal Yam Canadian Room Pros-dent. Communacuuons Managomonl Ltd Wmmpeg Manitoba KENNETH J. GOLDSTEIN The stretch of highway where the accident oc- curred has been under discussion with the town of Richmond Hill and the Mr. Bullis was also killed. ' Constable Norton said no charges will he laid as both drivers are deceased. At this limo there are no plans fur an inquest. Eight-yeur-old Wayne Arthur. driving \Ailh his family. was taken to York (‘entral Hospital suf- fering a broken leg and internal injuries. A spokesperson for the hospital said young Wayne was transferred to the Hospital for Sick (‘hildren to be close to family members and was in satisfactory condition at the time. Ministry of sporlation and munical ions ( M ’l‘( the last two years. Residenls of lhe Doncresl-Rockwell Road area have complained m the town. saying driving condilions are “hazar- dous" in the area. A resident of. Rockwell Road.'Sleve DiMarco said he does not agree with an ()PI’ statement published last week that this stretch of highway is not dangerous. in fact is one Art Briggerude nl' Gormley said because bluebirds are “cavity nesters" usually in holes in fence posts (now replaced by steel poleS) or trees (taken down for construction) they now are often displaced by R i c h m o n d H i ll Naturalists are un- dertaking a projecl called “Operation Come-Back", hoping to entice blue birds to settle in our area so everyone can enjoy them. Model 354 Switch Dr Octagon Boxes SALE PRICE-47 EA SWIVELS IN ANY DIRECTION MODULAR TRACK LIGHTS STORE HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9.30 - 9.30 SATURDAY 9.30 - 6 P.M. ’Operation Come Back’ will attract blue birds me Ill“ IN HARDWARE SERVING CANADIANS SINCE 1 903,WITH BUILDING MATERIALS Triple Track Light l‘ran (_‘om BRIGHT IDEAS 399E? for Mr. Briggs~Jude said the club expects to put about 150 homes up this year. primarily from M']‘(' also made a slatmenl last week which said they had reviewed the situation at Doncrest and Rockwell roads and found the highway was Mr‘ DiMurco said he had seen ten to twelve accidents, or the remains of them. just over lhv last Year. When bluebirds come back from their winter migration they find there is no place to nest, said Mr. Briggs-Jude. About a dozen members of the Naturalists club decided to build nesting boxes and put them in areas where bluebirds have been sited. of the safer areas for number and severin of accidents. “operating salisfaclor ily". house sparrows or starlings. Black polypropy- lene holder. Your chorce 0! models No. 3542 white or 3540amberacry- IIc panels (bulbs extra.) Mr DiMarcn said 97E? Brown Bakelite ations to Receptacle or PRICED SWItCh Plate from a EQILCEE .15 EA SALE COACH QUALITY FLOOR COVERING w. ,. \ VALUE PRICED WOODSIDESflUARE ALL MODELS. WHITE ONLY BULBS EXTRA SN-5420 BUDSIIJESIIUAR 323:3? .X’étBEET CORNER OF FINCH AVE. E. & McCOWAN no. SCARBOROUGH ' UNTIL TEL. 298- 2080 MARCH 27, 1979 'l‘he Rockwell Road resident said he and his neighbors are “terrified” to turn into their slreels at night or during rush hour because of inadequate lighting and the speed limit of 80 km. pe'r hour. in stock. Dozens 0! col- ours & style combin- ations to choose from. “If lhey want to find out how dangerous it really is. lhey should watch until after 7 pm,“ he said. studies done by MTV were done from a time early in the morning until 4 pm. only. Woodbine Avenue west to Highway 27 and Highway 7 north to Bloomington Sideroad. Bluebirds have blue wings and back, but a red breast like a robin‘ They do not have a tuft 0r crest on top of their head as do bluejays. The Naturalists ask residents to let them know it they sigh! bluebirds â€" but don‘t mistake bluejays for b]uebirds_ said Mr. Briggsâ€"Jude, OVER 1000 Receptacle and Switch Plates SALE PRICE STYLE LANTERNS 0 Exterior 0 Wall Mounted 0 Black Finish 0 CastAIuminum oAmber Glass Double Track Light 15"“, 499“. The BIG *- 299E? 32751. Plans for nesting boxes for bluebirds can be ob- lained by calling Mr. Briggs-Jude at 887-5157 and any bluebird sightings should be reported to the same telephone number. Mr. Briggs-Jude said he hopes to have a good response from Richmond Hill residents. but added “Bluebirds did not disappear over night‘ so we don't expect them to come back over night either.“ (‘ouncillor Birchall said he had spoken lo the Minister of Tran- sportation and (‘0m- municalionsv James Snow. who assured him there was going to be some action on this part of the highway. (‘ouncillor John Bir» chall. in whose ward this stretch of highway lies. said Mr. DiMarco had “a valid point" and said as far as he could see the problems occured during critical rush hour periods. fiéchEA? EA SN-3420 Receptacle Huvy Rat-d Single Track Light SALE PRICE 0 Exterior 0 Wall Mounted 0 Black Finish 0 CastAluminum 0 Clear Glass 1 7%? 33:52.49 EA‘ CHOICE IN LIGHTING ‘ SAVE UP TO 20% 37551. on foam rubber back. Madeof100°/onylon.Availab|ein Rust Brown, Orange and Beigeto compliment almost any decor. 12 foot width to fit most rooms. The Richmond Hill councillor said he asked Mr. Snow lo reconsider the date of construction, as well as the possibility of lowering the speedlimii and increasing lighting in the area. CUT AND LOOP SHAG CARPETING Toggle Swltch Now Sllonl 14/2 12/2 10/2 Atkinson College York University Summer Session Available in decorator colours, 26 inches high wlth washable plastic pleated shade. Bulb extra. evenings (2 nights a week) May 14 to August 8, 1979 days (weekdays) July 3 to August 10. 1979 Applications for admission will be consudered until April 6, 1979. For further information telephone 667â€"2471 week-days 9 am to 8 pm. LOOM -X 8- BX - CABLE CONTEMPORARY TABLE LAMP LOOM-X ALL PLASTIC IPRICE PRIC PERFT. 75m THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. March 21. I979 â€" A-7 SHOWROOM 7685 JANE ST CONCORD .21 .38 75 metres = 250 feet approx Kitchen cabinets, vanities, book shelves, Chesterfield reupholstering MARYHILL woonwonxmc & FURNITURE 6.88 CITADELLE SALE PRICE 5 I Sq. Yd. TIFFANY REPRODUCTIONS BITADELLE available in Autumn Rust, Mahogany and Denim Blue PRICE PER 75 m. Coil 32.15 43.90 78.50 4 Color Combination 17" Diam 21” Diam. 669-4523 FRUIT STYLE ONLY siic Ea. BX-CABLE PRICE PER FT .29 .34 .48 119;? §ALE pmce 99E? Just south of Hwy. No. 7 PRICE PER 75 m. Coil 59.10 70.10 98.70 Yd

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