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Era Oat Wed Mirth 1 55 attend Cub Scout Albert banquet By Viola MOUNT ALBERT This has been a week of banquets and special presentations in the village The Mount Albert Cubs and Scouts held their annual father and son banquet last Thurs day in the Mount Albert Community Centre- One hundred and fiftyfive boys and dads attended the banquet at which special tribute was made to the movements founder Lord Baden- Taking part in the evenings activity were Cub Greg who returned thanks Scout David Jenson gave a toast to Lord Baden- Powell and David Rae introduced the assistant district commissioner for south Lake Simcoe region Glenn Chantler of Bradford Guest speaker Dr was in troduced by Greg Clark Dr briefly told the boys how his duties as school trustee affect them and then spoke to the toys on his involvement with the Scout movement in England The evenings en tertainment was rounded out by several skits presented by members of the Cub Pack During the evening presentations were made to Dr Owen SHngerland Brace Cation group committee chairman presented him with a plaque of appreciation for his contribution to the Cubs during the past years He has retired from the leadership Gary Jensoo a past leader of the Scouts was presented with a pen and pencil desk set for his contributions to the Scout movement and Margaret Swain was presented with a past presidents pin in appreciaiton of her services as president of the ladies Auxiliary Venturer Terry- Crone expressed the boys appreciation to the ladies auxiliary for the help given the boys through their various activities The Cheerio Club paid special tribute to one of its members at their annual banquet last Saturday right Mrs Anna Carr was presented with a pin a special thank you for having served years as secretary of the club She was also presented with a commemorative cake Following the banquet a travelogue of Newfoundland was presented by Rev and Mrs March formerly of Mount Albert and special music was provided by Mrs Bone and Dan Bone A short while ago this column carried an article of the demolition of the areas first barn The house and ad jacent barn were built by William Thomas Rear the house in the 1860sand the barn at an earlier date which is the not known Now the house which has stood as a sentinel over the village of Mount Albert for more than 100 years has succumbed to progress falling under the demolition hammer Veteran employee of the Newmarket roads department John received a commendation marking years of service with the town at the annual convention of The Ontario Good Roads Association in Toronto last week He is seen above right receiving the framed commendation from Jack a former president 196667 of the Association He spent 40 years on Newmarket roads TORONTO John Stickland has been on the roads for years all of it in Newmarket A familiar figure in town since he started with the municipal roads department in Mr Stickland last week received a commendation at the annual meeting of the Ontario Goods Roads Association here recognizing his years of service He was the towns roads foreman for many years but last year took an inside job as He will reach his birthday and retirement age this November and will leave the department He hasnt definite plans for the future he says Well take care of that when we get to it he says but there is the indication there that he will not sit idly by and watch the days pass It could be said that John is a native of Newmarket The facts are that he was born at Belhaven near Keswick but moved to Newmarket with his family at the early age of eight years and has been a resident of the community ever since After finishing school he joined the towns roads department and decided to make that work his lifetime occupation Another longtime resident of Newmarket was selected to make the commemoration presentation to Mr Stickland at last weeks convention Officiating on behalf of the Association and delegates was Jack Chief Administrative Officer of The Region of York an Honorary Life Member of the Association and its president in He was performing the duty as a member of the Advisory Committee of Past Presidents UCW York Presbyterial meets in Richmond Hill RICHMOND HILL Around 210 United Church Women attended the Annual Meeting of York Women Feb 21 at Rich mond Hill United Church Jean led the group in the music for the day assisted by Hutchinson at the piano Marion Starr retiring President of York welcomed the assembly stating the theme Challenges Unending The worship was led by the who presented a meaningful pageant entitled A Fashion Show with a Difference Eight gowns worn by Christian women were shown depicting patience kindness humility selflessness joy trust endurance and hope Greetings were brought by Helen President of Richmond Hill United Church Women Rev Robert Shorten minister of Richmond Hill United Church Rev Robert Ball of Unionville representing York Presbytery and Audrey Emms President of Toronto Conference Women A brief business period followed after which May Richards introduced the guest speaker of the morning Mrs Patricia Clarke the Associate Editor of the United Church Observer Mrs Clarke outlined five challenges facing editors of the only unsubsidized magazine In North America with the largest Protestant circulation These were to be in teresting and arresting to be responsible reporters of news palatable and other wise to stay in the black and to be faithful to the task of upholding the Church in these times Twelve brief book reviews were given by William Bird of CANEC Toronto In the afternoon session June Atkinson president elect of York Women introduced the speaker the Rev Frank President of Toronto Conference Mr stressed the need for the intangibles of Faith Hope and Love as the basis for society today The Church is the well spring of these values which if nur tured result In Social Action and a caring Society Mr Lockhart then retiring President an nounced that the fund for digging wells in the Sahil Desert now stands at Mrs Starr then addressed her farewell message to the many friends made during her term of office after which June Atkinson presented her with a gift expressing the ap preciation of all present The hymn Lead on King Eternal preceded the closing Benediction Every Monday in Newmarket Community Centre Information 8955193 Early Birds pm Regular games pm FURNITURE LAND in aurora Four students Making Charges on all custom made Drapes phone For Free Shop at Home Service There is no Charge for measuring or delivery Delivery in as little as days OUR BUSINESS IS DRAPERY OUR STRENGTH IS QUALITY INTERIORS LIMITED Canada Mall tops in public speaking contest By LILLIAN SWEET ZEPHYR Four students from Zephyr Public School took first place in their class in public speaking at central school Nora a grade student was first and was first in the overall grades She spoke on pollution Paul was first for grade He spoke on a Newfoundland Dog Kevin Noble a grade student was first and spoke on Tripe West He also took a second in the over all The winners will be speaking again March 6 at the Legion Hall in about pm with a gathering of friends and family on Saturday in the Sun derland Hall Their an niversary is March I World Day of Prayer will be marked March in Zephyr Missionary Church at pm Rev will be the speaker and there will be special music OUR LOSS YOUR GAIN ALL REASON ABLE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED Sofas Chairs Mfg By SIMMONS LANARK KINGK0IL TY0YSTER ETC METAL BED FRAME SIMMONS SERTA KINGK0IL LOUISNORMAN Tables lamp Tobies Bedroom Suites Sofas Etc store 234 YONGE ST S AURORA NEXT TO LIQUOR STORE RENT TOWN OF NEWMARKET 1977 ELDERLY RESIDENTS Tax Assistance Programme TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS BYLAW AUTHORIZES THE TREASURER TO ALLOW CERTAIN OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY A CREDIT OF AGAINST THE TAXES IMPOSED ON SUCH REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS TO QUALIFY THE OWNER OR SPOUSE OF THE OWNER MUST YEARS OF 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22 She will also celebrate with her husband Mr John Meyers their 55th wedding anniversary Union St WI see Films on S America QUEENS VILLE Union St Womens In stitute members were taken on a film trip to South America during their regular monthly meeting at the home of Ruby Thompson Rev and Mrs Wayne Gocd of the United Missionary Church presented a program highlighted by slides and articles they brought back from two visits to missionaries in Colombia and Ecuador In other business members were told the Helen McKcrchcr Scholarship Fund has climbed past the mark Mary has been named take Miss place as head of home economics in Toronto Members have also been urged to save all used postage stamps for work Our collection of pieces of Pine Furniture all replicas of the will warm you to thoughts of redecorating creating an atmosphere in your home Illustrated are four such pieces which would add that exlro warmth to any dining room Hutch Country Clock Split Pedestal Table High Arrowback Chair All 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