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CARRVILLE The water level should be maintained to a point above the cut. Set the tree away from heat sources, such as Then, two inches or so should be cut off the butt diagonally, and the tree set up with the butt in water. When you arrive home with your tree, leave it outdoors or in an unheated garage until you are ready to erect and decorate it. If it breaks or folds in half, select another. This can be done by bending the needles between your fingers to see if it springs back to its normal shape. If you are buying a natural tree, select it carefully by testing it for freshness. We should all try to ensure our holiday is free from fire and allow for friends and loved ones to enjoy it to its fullest. Christmas is meant to be a happy. festive time of year, but ironically, there is an increase in home fires and related deaths during this period. ’The’Arena Association was established on April By way of background, we might explain that the Arena Association is a non-profit corporation which leases the arenas from the Town of Richâ€" mond Hill and is com- pletely responsible for their operation and upkeep. As you may have heard, or read in the local newspaper, the Rich- mond Hill Arena Association is presently conducting a fund raising .drive to purchase and install new seating in Richmond Hill‘s major arena. ' Letters 0 Try our weekly specials 0 Gift Wrapped Boxes - Personal 8 Corporate 0 (_3heese Trays 114 CROSBY AVE. EAST RICHMOND HILL 884 J. VALENTE Er SON LTD. CANADIAN El- IMPORTED CHEESE Fire Chief ’5 message CLEARING SALE FROM ALL FLOWERING PLANTS Arena Association needs help to replace old seats m $171? $12 00 RFC CHEESE THE CHEESE STOP If there are any items you don‘t understand, check with the manufacturer of The Richmond Hill Fire THORNHILL 889-9791 Should you have in- stalled a_ wood-burning appliance or if you are contemplating doing so, ensure the manufac- turer‘s instructions are followed carefully. Do not allow discarded gift wrappings to ac- cumulate under or around the tree. Dispose of them as soon as the gifts are opened. Declare the tree area A NO SMOKING AREA and provide large ashtrays for smokers away from the tree. Even a green tree will burn rapidly if ignited. ’Switch off lights when going to bed or leaving the house. Check your strings of lights for worn insulation, broken plugs or loose sockets. Use only CSA approved lighting sets. 9104 YONGE ST., fireplaces, TV sets or radiators. Do not allow your tree to block access to doors or windows. Tie the tree securely. Through public solicitation the Association succeeded in raising $25,000 from approximately 5,000 Twenty-five years ago the Arena Association’s first item of business was the purchase and in- stallation of an artificial ice surface in the Town's original arena which had operated since 1923 with natural ice. 12. 1954 and to this date has maintained its principal objective wiich is that “of providing as much skating for Rich- mond Hill as possible and still keep the operation self-supporting." STOP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY 8 AM. TO 5 P.M. *POINSETTIAS *CYCLAMEN *CHRISTMAS CHERRY *TROPICAL 8 MUMS ' *AZALEAS PLANTS, ETC. THE (beside Travel - Your Way) Thanks to all and Happy Holidays. Y o r k S y m p h o n y The support of the media has facilitated the task of reaching the music lovers in the Region. We have played for more than 1,500 people thus far this season. Our goal of 400 sub- scribers has been sur- passed and all our con- certs have been well attended. As well as operate the original arena built in 1923. the Association has completely refurbished that arena and has seen to the construction and operation of two ad- ditional arenas. The York Symphony Orchestra extends seasons greetings to all the residents of York Region and thanks all those who supported us in our endeavors. The Town‘s major arena was constructed in Review your home fire escape plans for quick exit in the event of an emergency. Department. Fire Prevention Bureau for assistance. Orchestra says thanks Since 1954 the Arena Association has not requested public support but has operated within the scope of its principal objective and has been self-supporting. residents in order to successfully install the Town's first artificial ice surface. COMPARE OUR PRICES 884-9582 REG. s24.00 KG. Kennedy Fire Chief Richmond Hill Fire Department. Rather than spend $40,000 on repairing seats that are 48 years old, the Association has decided that it would ask residents, businesses and While these seats have served us well, they are now 48 years old and many are broken beyond repair. The cost of required repairs exceeds $40,000. Fortunately, in the arena’s second year of operation. the Association managed to purchase 2,000 old seats from Maple Leaf Gardens. 1967, however, at that time funds were unavailable to install proper seating. WE ARE IN THE SAME PLAZA AS MCDONALD’S 10593 YONGE ST. BAKERY EMS EH'H‘ E * EXCELLENT PRODUCTS * BAKED FRESH DAILY * WHOLESALE PRICES By requesting the residents, businesses and service clubs to purchase a seat for the Arena, the Association will not have to increase its present financial burden of about $305,000 per year and it will be able to continue offering the residents of the Town the same fine service as it has for the past 25 years, and in our major arena. in a more attractive surrounding. This fund raising venture cannot succeed without your support. service clubs in our Town to purchase seats for the Arena at $50 each. After 25 yeéi‘s, the Arena Association is 9:00 AM. to 6:00 PM. Weekdays 10:00 AM. to 5:30 PM. Saturdays STORE HOURS 883-5272 Remember. seats can be purchased for $50 each. Cheques should be made payable to “Seat Fund â€" Richmond Hill Arena Association". Thank you. We urge you to pur- chase a seat for the Arena and help us make our Town‘s major arena a place which all residents can be proud again turning to the residents, businesses and service clubs of our Town and is requesting assistance and support. E. Barrow. Chairman, Arena Assn. Richmond Hill Tu AL c0IIISTITUEIIITS OF THE RIDIIIIEOE YORK CENTRE. I WISH AT THIS TIME TO EXTEND MY SIIIIcEREST WISHES FOR A GOOD CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. "Quality Gifts of D/lsz‘mcz‘ion " ...THE BEST FROM MILANO, FLORENCE, VENICE 8 ROME, ENGLAND Er FRANCE, AND NATURALLY A RICH CANADIAN SECTION â€" GOLD, SILVER, COPPER AND BRASS, ALONG WITH MODESTLY PRICED AND TASTEFUL “LITTLE” GIFTS AND STOCKING STUFFERS. COME VISIT OUR STORE IN THE EDWARD PLAZA (Edward 8 Yonge) SOUTH AURORA, WHERE WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF QUALITY GIFTWARE TO CHOOSE FROM... HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT VERY “SPECIAL SOMETHING" FOR THAT VERY “SPECIAL SOMEONE" ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST? LET “THE CORONA COLLECTION" MAKE YOUR "MERRY CHRISTMAS" EVEN "MERRIER" WE ALSO HAVE A MAIL ORDER CATALOGUE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ADDED CONVENIENCE. 251 Edward Street - Edward Plaza (Edward 8 Yonge) Aurora (Richmond Hill) Telephone: 727-5575 or 883-5805 THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. December 19, 1979 -â€" 3-5 The Corona Collection ‘ ALF STONE M.P.P.. YORK CENTRE