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Councillor Ron Moran was accused last week of making his first campaign speech 18 months before the election. ' And he probably did. . But Councillor Moran claims Mayor Tony Roman has had a freelance photographer following him around snapping pictures of the mayor mingling with a happy populace at public functions. . He susoects the mayor is collecting pictures for an election flyer that will be printed sometime next year. Come to think of it, Councillor Moran started the preparations first when he had “Moran for Mayor” stickers printed before the last election to be added to his signs just in case he needed them. And Toronto Mayor John Sewell thinks that suburban politicians don‘t know much, about planning for the future. Nothing could provide a clearer indication of the emphasis placed on athletics compared with the fine arts than the staging of Thornlea‘s Best of Broadway last week. Campaign akeady? Let’s pool resources for a decent hall The unlucky candidate sits on a little bitty seat above a tank of near freezing water and a whole lot of sadistic folk spend copious sums of money to have the opportunity to throw hard objects at a target that will. when hit properly. cause the seat to drop and the dunkee falls into the wet stuffl Dennis (and the other fellows in the club) thought it would be a really nice idea to invite me to be one of the people perched on the seat and let my enemies have a go at getting me soaked. Nice bunch of guys. . .eh'? Wee. gang. I‘m sorry ti) disappoint you but this kid is gonna stay dry this Saturday. While I realize that the lineups caused by my appearance would probably bring in enough money to pave all of Oak Ridges ( and part of Temperancevilie to boot). I‘m un- fortunately committed to making.a speech at the annual Hoe Handle Association of Canada convention in Uptergrove and I‘m afraid that I just can't get out of this one. Subscription rates, By mail $10.00 per year in Canada $20.00 per year outs-d9 0! Canada, By camel, 80 cems avecy (our weeks, Snngle copy sales 20 cents, No mail dehvery where caniet sew-ca eXlSlS. Second Ciass Mail Registration Number 0190 I received a letter in the Canada Post last week from Dennis Stevenson of the Lions Club of Oak Ridges. It seems that the Club is holding a bash at Bond Lake Arena and Park this Saturday (June 16th) which will feature a whole bunch of neat things such as a Flea Market, an Auction Sale and a mini-carnival. The track record of the Oak Ridges Lions community work has been quite impressive in the past and the gang is hoping to raise enough bucks at this get-together to be able to pave the parking lot at the arena. Editorial, Display CIassified Circulation Toronto customers One of the attractions at the mini- carnival will be one of those medieval torture devices known as a dunking machine. How abéul Ron Wallace? How about Sinc Stevens? How about Pierre who? MEANWHILE . . . . . Speaking of getting wet. . here’s one guy who wouldn't. . .or I should Libéral MHROSPAN The Liberal IS published every Wednesday by Mevospan Community Newspapevs, a dwisnor at Metrospan Priming E9 Publishing Lid” which also pub|ishes The Banner In Auvora-Newmarkel The Woodbndge Vaughan News and The Bolton Enterprise 10395 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill L4G 4Y6 Ontario PUBLISHER JOHN c. venous ennon non WALLACE PAGE A4 menls, both e_dilona| and adveuising of The Richmond Hill are prolecled by copyright and ulhonzed use is plohibiled‘ Memo to Lions in Oak Ridges: sorry, I’m busy VOLUME 101. m G TELEPHUN'ES Edilow « News EdutOI Sports Educ: By BOB RICE Lib'éral 884-8177 884-1105 884-0981 881-3373 Several outstanding per- formances shone through despite the difficulty many members of the audience had in seeing and hearing what was going on on stage. The stage at Thornlea is at one end of the gymnasium, an arrangement common enough in modern high schools, but one that robs young musicians, singers and actors of a chance to practise and perform in the proper facilities. The Thornhill B’Nai B‘Rith and the Richmond Hill Rotary Club are both in the early stages of planning a facility for the per- forming arts, something that could be used not just by students, but by groups like the York Philharmonic Choir and the York Symphony Orchestra. The school boards will never be able to provide real auditoriums in York Region, but perhaps if several municipalities pooled their resources, they could. But the Region could not support two such facilities. Is it asking too much for the service clubs and southern municipalities to get together, to shoulder capital and operating costs. “Because, oh marvellous man of words and wit. Kansas is middle America. . .stars and stripes and Mom's homemade apple pie. The only way you can get a drink is to join a private club thing and then they sell you your drinks in five dollar lots and a whole bunch of other dumb rules that they have!“ Because of many requests by former students for one last look at the old building before it closes. arrangements have been made for all and sundry to visit the school on Thursday. June 21 from 7 to 9 in the evening and I bet there won‘t be a dry eye in the houses Hockey prospects are not asked to play on outdoor rinks. Nor should talented young performers have to overcome second, third or fourth rate facilities. Well, despite this warning he went anyway and faced the hardships of Witchita like a true newspaperman. FINAL ITEM Final item and then I'll go quietly. While some of you might think that this column has become a press release for McConaghy School of late, I promise this will be the last word. The 01‘ Millpond Philosopher once said. . .“a rose is a rose is a rose. . .and a skunk is a skunk is a skunk!" “You gotta be kiddin'," he gasped. . f‘why in heck would they go qnd do a rotten thing like that?" Globetrotting Ron Wallace (Bahamas, Barrie and Philadelphia) has just returned from a top secret trip to, of all places, Wichita. Kansas, “Dry shmy," he replied “if things get too hot I can always lower my standards and partake of some watered down Yankee beer.“ “That‘s just what I am trying to tell you. oh exhalted Editor, there aren’t any bars in Wichita." I had a chance to talk with him prior to the trip when he was busy packing his suntan lotion, jammys and floss and I tried to tell him about this fabled city in the biblebelt of America. “You won't like it, oh Great Grand Poobah. . .the whole place is dry.“ say. . .COULDN‘T Metrospan Community Newspapers publishes The Richmond Hill/Thomhill Libeval, The Banner, The Oakwlle Jaumal Record, The Hallon Consumer, The MiSSISSaUga Times, The Slob-coke Advertisev/Guardan, The Elobicoke Consumer, The Nonh Yovk Mmov, The North Ymk Consuma, The Scarbovo Minot, The Scalbovo Consumet, The Woodbndge 8 Vaughan News and The Bolton Entevpnse, John C‘ Fevgus, Publisher Ray Padley Jr. Advenismg Dueclor Norman Slunden ~ Production Manager Dems O'Meava ~ Cudulauon Dueclov Rose Reynolds » Accounts Wednesday, June 13, 1979 METROSPAN - NORTH DIVISION 3b CNA ' p“°' AM Mine is of the bottles of liquid ink that one would often have their braids put into by the boy who sat behind them. These ink bottles were inserted into the holes in the top right hand corner of each desk. which were designed just for them. I also recall the board fence, which ran length ways down the school yard. to divide the boys from the girls. One of my mother's memories of Richmond Hill Public School, as it was called then‘ was having me come home from school early, for a change of clothes, after Doug Mills, one of the boys in my Grade 7 class had spilled a bottle of India ink down the front of my brand new dress. We all have treasured memories this is the point of letter. We didn‘t feel that we could deny any of the public their last chance to get back into the school to reminisce. Therefore, we are organizing a McConaghy Memories Night. to be held at the school on Thursday. June 21. 1979. from 7 to 9 pm. We are dedicating one room to each decade and the former teachers who we can find will be in the room of the decade that they taught in. We are also trying to get together a display of pictures. scrapbooks. report cards and other interesting things to put A lot of these people, ordering year books, have inquired as to whether or not we are going to do anything about having some kind of get together for the closing of the school. People are very anxious to get back into the school to have a look around to recall some fond memories of their days spent at this school. Some of their memories may be of standing in a corner. running down the many flights of stairs. or just sitting in the seats of the classrooms listening to the teacher, Bob Rice‘s memory is of the cinders in the school yard. Our yearbook, titled “McConaghy's Last Students'X has been a hit with the people of Rich- mond Hill. To date (June 11) I have had requests for 116 books. (Thé feelings for McConaghy are running very high right now). The Grade 5 and 6 class in Room 10 at Me- Conaghy School is seen in the above picture. They are (front row left to right) Tonya Frederiks. Suzanne Shirlaw, Susan Shedlowich, Gina Xenidis, Sherry DiMatteo, Angela Ciaravella. Inez VanRavenzwaaij, Heather Letters For the next few weeks. The Lilieral will present. in this space, the final classes of students to attend McConaghy Public School. McConaghy's final students In June, the school. which opened as Won’t you come home our and this l have had great response so far and the teachers coming are listed below: From the 19305: Mrs. Jean Rumble; Mrs. Sheila Beresford; and Mrs. Ruth Turk (nee Ruth Reaman)‘ If you have anything to add to our collection and would like to put it on display. please label it well with your name,, address. phone number and year of the item, and bring it into the school office not later than Friday, June 15. We really are in desperate need of more things, especially for the 605 and 705. The people Who have ordered yearbooks will be able to pick them up in the auditorium that night and then take them upstairs to get autographs from the teachers and others there, in the rooms. Also please look at our displays. l have been in touch with a number of former teachers and invited them to come and recall a memory or two with us that night. From the 19405: Miss Margaret Fockler; Mrs. Helen Prouse; and Mrs. C‘ Noland (nee Miss I. Williamson). From the 505: Mrs. B Kidd; Mr. Joe Bilson and Mrs. J. Bilson (nee Miss Eleanor Huffman); Mrs. Jean Lee; Mrs. Jean Cottrill; Mr. Matt Kin~ nari; Mr. James Orser; Mr. Richard Flynn; Mrs. Eleanor Irwin (nee Miss E. Shaver); Mrs. Bernice Crutcher; Mrs. M. Gilbert; and Mr. Gerald Ortonl We have only one teacher from the 605 so far. Mrs. Avonelle Monk- man (nee Miss A‘ Knight.) on display that night in each of the rooms‘ I would like everyone who is coming to the school on June 21 to come to the, auditorium first and sign in. From the 705: Mrs. Brenda Grandinetti: Jill Schmitt; Mr. Scott Small; and Mrs. Judith Cowan are the ones we have so far. Now that we have all these wonderful teachers to come back, we need former students. friends and interested people to come out and see them. So please plan to come and tell other people about this, so that we can have a good turnout. We wiil also be serving light refreshments in the new part of the school. The attendance at the Concord Soccer Dance on May 26 was a great en- couragement to the organizers who wish to thank all Concord residents and their many friends who have sup- ported it. All enjoyed a variety of music by ‘I Vulcani‘ orchestra. who provided plenty of sounds suited for the dancers‘ A terrific strong voice of soloist Gabe Perisanti added the orchestra‘s personal and well- appreciated touch to the atmOSphere. The appearance of Regional Councillor Dario DiGiannantonio was well-received by Concord residents. He addressed all by pointing out the im- portance of Concord soccer for the local boys and expressed his own interest in this sport. He thanked John Vergura. Bruno Colucci, Joe Marceli. George and Julie Seemann for their work in the club. The evening proceeded with draws for many door and raffle prizes which were donated by: Cantu Furniture. Fabric and Drapery Mill Outlet (Mrs. Joel), Fisher Sports. Hollyw00d Furniture, Italfina Products Ltd, Keele Printing, National Gym Warehouse. Parker Games, Sapco Foods Ltd., Sterling Industries and Unico Foods Ltd. We thank all those for Williamson. Pam McLarnon. Centre row - Nadina Morrison, Karen Barrett. Charles Park, Joey Marchant, Jason Hails, Martin Wingate. Harry Kyle. Jeff MacRae, Chris Monkman. Garry Kerrigan, Michael Matisko, Billy Park, Robinson Santos. Back row â€" The teachers presently at the school will also be with us that night. If anyone is still in- terested WI“ {1150 DC on sale in buying a One may be had by yearbook, I have ordered phoning me at 883-3901. :Ehggl‘ :htursgday' extra ones, of which I still The Price is $350 ' 0m J0 pCrr have some. payable in advance, They “ffhnm; Soccer dance is a success People who do not have to live with the result of a decision are making the decisions and are now allowing those most closely connected with a problem to solve it satisfactorily. This has happened in regional government, education, and now in our own Richmond Hill Council. With respect to the severance of property on Rumble Avenue, it points up the major problem in our political system today. Representative didn’t represent; reader maintains In 1957. the name was changed to M.L. McConaghy Public School. And in 1979, the York County Board of Richmond Hill Public School March 5, 1915. will close its doors for good. their generous support which made the evening so much more enjoyable. In conclusion. many thanks to all who helped in any way with this dance. No job is too small to go unnoticed when undertaking an event such as Concord Robins â€"- don’t. I place the highest priority on arrangements which may save people from sagging democratically elect your representative to council and then find he has no intention of representing you. To vote against a 25-4 decision is undemocratic and unethical. It should send warning shivers down the electorate's spine. ' lnfuriating. to say the least. MPP for York North Queen‘s Park. Toronto This callous policy has directly affected many families including my own. Hospitals are in various states â€" some acute â€" of financial distress across the province 1 received no answer. If you are inclined to dismiss my comments as mere literary fireworks I wrote Health Minister Timbrell on February 1 about the sometimes life or death situation created by the Ontario govern- ment's refusal to finance an adequate number of hospital beds for people gravely ill Mr. William Hodgson Getting answers from the province not easy, he finds It is indeed disap- Bernice McCartney. 191 Driscoll Road. Richmond Hill. Tracey Haynes, Glenda Payne, Lara Pass, Jenny Reycraft, Stuart Creasor, Scott Culham, Cyndy Bott. Heather McKenzie, Nelson Robinson, Robby Jakma, Mike Leonard and John Jensen. David Simpanen was absent. The teacher is Mrs. I. Hary. There are two teams in the club at present. One is for the under 13 age group and is coached by Bruno Colucci‘ It holds a practice on Thursdays, 7« 8:30 pm. at the Concord Community Centre. The second team Soccer Club Dance I realize that these concerns may be of contemptible insignifi- cance compared with the enormous importance and other concerns of government One may be had by phoning me at 883-3901. The price is $3.50 payable in advance. They But then, if I remember rightly. it was because of their professed ability and overwhelming desire to serve us all that members of the present government declared their fitness for re- To this moment 1 have had no reply from anyone . On April 15 I wrote Attorney General McMurtry, protesting publication of outrageous hate material authored by Irving Layton. prominently positioned and published by a Toronto daily newspaper on April 14. I have received no acknowledgement or answer. One of my family is a member of that forces Since the Statute of Limitations may apply in these matters. I asked for a prompt reply. i sent a copy of my letter. with a covering letter. to Premier William Davis. around suffering. maybe taking avoidable dying divesi I give high respect to governments who consider people before power. I am a member of the ethnic group then viciously attacked with false. inflammatory statements. I therefore wrote the attorney general a reminder, on May 15. also advising him of an evil libel against the Globe & Mail of May 15$ Education made its decision to close the school. Therefore. we thought we'd like to record the names and photos of those children who were at McConaghy during its final year. will also be on sale at the school, Thursday. June 21, from 7 to 9 pm. Joan Connolly. Richmond Hill. More than 250 women from the York Region community attended for a series of morning and afternoon sessions. films, videos. demonstrations and an Information Shop- consists of boys 13â€"15. Practice is held on Tuesday nights at the same time and place as the other group. Thank you for your excellent coverage of Women's Spring Break, a full day‘s programming for women. held at Seneca College King Campus in co-operation with the York Region Women‘s Committee. This teafn is Ezoached by Joe Marceli. 1n featuring informatidn from community organizations. Dini Petty. TV con- sumer reporter for City Pulse News, spoke on the day's topic, “Taking Charge of Your Life". Thank you again for your co-operation in making information on these programs available to your readers. Spring Break programming successful election. Communication is a basic beginning. Bill. you are good at assembly line political handshaking, platform appearances. and so one. Would you now please try for me a little ministerial elbow-jog- ging? I will report progress (or otherwise) to the editors of the newspapers publishing this open letter. Eileen Macrae Community Education Services Co-ordinator Mrs.‘Julie Seemann Concord Sid H. Britton x4 Hillview Road ‘ Aurora