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Richmond Hill Liberal, 17 Oct 1979, A3

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Over the past two years. 400 food parcels and different forms of The Netherlands Bazaar. a bi<annual function designed to provide financial assistance to Canadian families of Dutch ex- traction who live in Ontario, is ready to go this Saturday at the Thornhill Community Centre. This is the group's only source of funds and all of the money raised is used to help those who are stricken by illness or other misfortune. Ne th er/an ds bazaar In Thornhi/l Potentially dangerous chemicals; handled and stored properly. pose little danger says Brian McLean, head of the science department at Thomlea Secondary School. . .. . , LIIVIAI vvvvvvvvvvvv J Even so, he intendsrto get rid of containers of formic acid and liquid ether in storage at the school. just to he on the safe side. refill- n___:n Both chemicals pose possible hazards. Formic acid. if exposed to sunlight and oxygen, can become extremely volatile. Ether. used com- monly as a dental anaesthetic. can also become unstable if stored improperly. ‘ One gallon of ether has the explosive power of a case of dynamite. according to York Regional Police explosives expert Detective John Morrison. In reeem weeks regional police have recovered and destroyed seven bottles of potentially _d_angero_us acids. ' r u" .:._,... Alan rvw- â€"--.: "“'o"'* Picric acid, a substance with four times the power of dynamite. was found in five schools and at a provincial government lab. I . ml,,_..l.£ll Theschonl owns two small containers of ether One will be destroyed. the other retained. Mr McLean said. u. .4 erv-nl . . A Contaifie? fi‘rifii’c’Ecid found at Thornhill Secondary School was rpcently destroyed. Vvvll vr....--, _ He plans to lWo bottles over to police for disposal. The third container of acid will be diluted, he said. ‘ u ‘, “I frankly don't think there‘s any problem in using (the chemicals)," Mr. McLean said. As long as they are used properly their danger is minimal. he emphasized. "'63}§{Ffibh'}ndfi's'éiibld items like bleach can be just as dangerous as highly volatile chemicals, he said ThEFHiéa‘gfl-siéience departimem his three bottles of formic acid on hand, but only one has been opened, Mr. McLean said. , I:_- I“- [ike ether is used only occasionally in biology experiments. NORTH YONGE FORD SALES)? Formic acid, liquid ether - out they go PRIZE WINNERS '110 YONGE ST. NORTH SPECIALS AURORA, ONTARIO / 727-3168-69 TOR. 368-1104 Presented a trip for two to Orlando Florida by Ivan Daniels. ‘ .- “ n39! gaflo’fl f“ CROWDS DEPICT THINGS TO COME DAVID ULBRICH (Amara) financial aid were given out thanks [0 supporters of the Bazaar. Twenty-two children of needy families also got the opportunity to attend summer camp for two weeks, with the help of the Netherlands Bazaar Committee. This Saturday‘s ac- tivities start at 11 am. and go on until 9 pm. Admission is free. There will be many crafts stalls set up and there‘s always the Dutch Restaurant where visitors can enjoy some good food. WATCH FDR ‘ UPCOMING «y Richmond Hill council unanimously applauded the Social Planning Council‘s report on a proposed transportation system for the physically disabled. Monday night. Andre Chateauvert. heading a special com- mittee for the Social Planning Council‘ outlined a history of provincial government support of such a system. possibilities of provincial s u b s i d y . a n d Transit for handicapped lauded Last year‘s top Grade 13 student, Carol Gan- zenberg. delivered the valedictory speech at Langstaff Secondary School's annual com- mencement exercises Saturday night. Pictured ROSES PRESENTED TO NORTH YONGE'S FIRST CUSTOMER A FUTURE CUSTOMER LOVES THE 80's requirements. as seen by the Social Planning Council now‘ for such a transit system The presentation asked for the town of Richmond Hill to join many other municipalities in Ontario who have been providing transportation services for the physically disabled for many years. Specifically they asked for endorsement in principle of a trar‘isit OTHER WINNERS L. POWELL Winner of a trip Bradford COLOUR T.V.’s DON JOHNSTON, Auroral system in Richmond Hill for the physically disabled. an advisory committee be set up‘and the engineering departâ€" ment be advised to work with the committee to proceed as expeditously (‘ouncil agreed unanimously, adding only that a member of the town engineering com- mittee be added to the 5,: here with Carol are this year's principal Don McKinnon (left) and former principal Bill Armstrong (right) now at Woodbridge High School. (Liberal photo by Bruce Hogg) 5 possible All members echoed thethought a system such as the one proposed has iong been necessary as well as desired in ‘this community. committee The customized touchesâ€"Lapel width, pocket styles, personalized initialsâ€"all go into making this a made-to-measure suit or sport-jacket coordinate that you Will wear 1n comfort for many years. KENT CLOTHES A wide selection of allâ€"year fashion fabricsâ€"P plains. In all the latest fashion colours and designs. SALE ENDS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3rd MEN'S AND BOY'S SHOP 16 LEVENDALE 30., RICHMOND HILL KENT CLOTHES MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS JUST BRING YOUR BODY AND WE'LL DO THE REST... After 20 Years Still the leader in Men’s & Bay’s Clothing in Richmond Hill Extra Trousers and Vest are Available Slight Extra Charge For Size 46 or Over. flag. to $350” 884-7521 The Regional and Provincial police forces have confirmed their support for the November 18 Santa Claus Parade in Richmond Hill. Police will part/'CIpaz‘e in Santa Claus Parade in the parade with their skillful handling of their bikes. The colorful Golden Helmul Motorcycle Riders of the Ontario Provincial Police will be York Regional Police. meanwhile. have agreed again this year to enter [LEVENDALE PASTRY SHOP) 22 LEVEflgliliEWBUAD-RICHMOND HILL 20TH ANNUAL $23900 THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. October 17. 1979 â€"-â€" A-3 "Sparky". the force‘s perform in the parade is safety emblem on wheels 10. into what is obviously going to be the best parade Richmond Hill has ever seen. The parade will follow a route from Bayview Secondarv School at Bayview and Markham Road. along Markham Road to Yonge Street. and north to the Richmond Heights Plaza. The latest figure on the number of big bands to ONLY THE FINEST INGREDIENTS USED REAL BUTTER CREAM 100% WHIPPED CREAM OBIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER 'WEDDING AND ALL OCCASION CAKES 0A WIDE SELECTION OF THE FINEST CAKES IN EUROPEAN AND CANADIAN TRADITION. OPASTRIES 0 COOKIES 0 BREADS 'ROLLS 0 BUNS O BLACK FOREST CAKE ...ALL BAKED ON THE PREMISES in stripes, checks, herringbones, tweeds, EASY BUDGET TERMS (Across from Loblaws) 883-5421 Band Chairman Jim Grainger confirmed this week that the popular 60â€" piece Etobicoke Crusaders have agreed to participate. For further in- formation. call Mr. Gallant at 884-7005 or 884- 1214 or Committee Treasurer Doug Hin- chcliffe at 884-3990. Thurs‘ E2 Fri. 9"a.m. - 9 p.r'n EOURS: [Daily 9 am. » 6 pm We Accept

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