The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Hill manager helps thwart bank holdup A Richmond Hill resident has been awarded a civilian citation from the Peel Region Police ('ommission for his bravery and efforts in helping police nab a man wanted for three counts of robbery. Michael Davies. of Weldrigl} HELPMATE INFORMATION COMMUNITY CALENDAR 883-2234 JULY “ 883-1 Summer Union Services. St. John‘s Baptist at Richmond Hill Presbyterian. ll a.m. Summer union services of St. John‘s Baptist and Richmond Hill Presbyterian at Richmond Hill Baptist Church. ll a.m. Your community needs you . . . to DELIVER and DEMON- STRATE talking books for the blind. The (C.N.I.B. is dedicated to the well-being of blind Canadians ‘and to prevent blind- ness. One of the services that the C.N.I.B. offers to blind persons is a talking book library where people can borrow a talking book machine along with tape cassette “books”. Once they’re finished with the “book” they return it to the library and borrow another one. Currently there are seven or eight blind persons in the Richmond Michael Davies EDI? THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN SUNDAY THE RICHMOND INN 10097 Yonge St. 884-1101 15 22 “(L was one of several civilians honored by police for the parts: awed whiych-led to the arreth and conviction of a suspect in dif» ferenl cases. Recently. his bank was held up and he and his staff were able to give Peel Police an excellent description of the robber‘ In addition. he took the risk of following the man in his car to confirm a license number. which enabled Metro Police to track the criminal down before he even got home. Ml: Davies is the manager of 3 Nova Scotia Bank branch on 'l‘orbram Rd‘ in Mississauga. Though he was wanted on three counts. the suspect pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and is now serving a 10-year sentence. He managed to get about $3.500 from Mr. Davies” bank. but it was all recovered. “I don‘t think it was much more than me doing my job.” said Mr. Davies. “1 saw many other people receive citiations for lakinga lot more risk than I did” He insisted it was thanks to his staff and tellers that police got such an accurate description of the assailant. A Staff Sergeant for the Peel force said the details Duplicate’ Bridge, St. John‘s Anglican Church. I2125 Yongv Street. 8 p.m. For further inâ€" formation. call 884-1689. .‘\laleen â€" Church. 8 p.m formation. call Mateen â€" Aurora L'nited Church. 8 p.m. For further in- formation. call 773-4539. Duplicate Bridge. St. John's .\nglican Church. l2125 Yonge Street. 8 p.m. For information. call 8844689. MONDAY Aurora l'nited For further in- 773-4539. Lib’éral Hill area who need to receive their talking book machine, so one or two volunteers are needed who can deliver and demonstrate the talking book machines. The visit would then be followed up by a phone call to ensure that the machine is working well. Volunteers would receive training as to how the machine operates as well as written instructions. If you are able .to visit and demonstrate the machine (at your own convenience) please call the Richmond Hill Volunteer Bureau at 883â€" 2235. 16 given by employees were the most complete ever received from the public. "'l‘hc ('ommission started giving out these citations about three years ago. (‘ivilian assistance apparently helps them because we were told Peel has an tut per cent conviction rate on crimes of violence. Everyone thinks the awards are wor- thwhile.” said Mr. Davies Though he did manage to get the license of the getaway car while the suspect was still in the bank. Mr Davies felt the extra risk was worth it because hold-up int-n ot'tcn change cat's shortly after thcv linis’h a crime, It didn‘t happen this time. so police didn't have difficulty locating their man Asked if the bank had an alarm system. Mr. Davies said no and he wouldn't like lo see them in places where available cash is not plentiful. “'l‘hero's a real conflict of opinion about alarms and their usefulness. A robber could get iumpy and start shooting it someone tries to be a hero and it‘s really not worth the risk after all the tellers have given their money. the most a person can get Thornhill Horticultural Society presents “Dolphinium 8: Rose Shim" at ,(iallanough Library. 8 Storytime for pre-schoolers, 3-5 )rs. ’l‘hornhill (‘0mm. (‘tre Library. 2 p.m. Richmond Hill Public Library lire-school story hour, 1040.45 a.m. I’m-registration. Legal Aid Clinic. 7-10 p.m. Info 884~91~|8. Yoga. R. Hill United. 7.15-8.30 p.m. beginner; 8.30 - 9.45 in- termediate. 884â€"2671. Richvale Lions [)rum (‘orps 8; ('olor Guard. Lions Hall, 3] Spruce Ave. 6.30 p.m. Pooh Crafts at 'l‘hornhill Comm Cue. Libr'ary. 3-5 yrs. 1.30 p.m XXI-5668. Ladies night out. Yoga and a variety of crafts. Viking Club. ()ak Ridges. Storylime for pre-schoolers. 3-5 yrs at Thornhill Comm. Clre. Library. 2 p.m. R. Hill Public Library. preâ€"school story hour. IO a.m. Pre- registration. Legal Aid Clinic. 7-10 p.m. 884- 9148. Yoga. R. Hill L'nited. 7.15 â€" beginners; 8.30 â€" intermediates 884-2671. Richvale Lions Drum Corps 8 ('olor guard. Lions Hall. 6.30 p.m @mm @mflfiy (iarden tour included. 889- TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 17 Wednesday, July 11, 1979 is about $4.000." he said. He figures the rational thing to do under the threat of violence is to obey instructions. Michael has worked at the bank for two years. is married to Linda. and has a sevenyear-old daughter. Sara. He hopes he never has to accept this type of award again but admits the experience he had could come in handy. (‘ommission has no formal system of awarding citizens for their help in solving crimes but Deputy (‘hief Bruce Hood said deserving deeds are recognized. He said letters are sent out to Show the (‘Ommissiqn's ap~ preciation of residents who provide help beyond the normal call of duty that might involve some risks. His statement was in response to the news 3 Richmond Hill resident was one of several civilians who received a citation from the Peel Regional Police (‘ommission in Van annual ceremony last week. (‘anadian Progress Club. 7 p.m Info: 884-3888. St. John Ambulance Brigade [raining sessionr Don Head School. 840 p.m. Info: 884-4204. Medical Secretaries Association meeting. 8 p.m. York (‘entral Hospital. Info: Stu-578% " Travelling- Puppet Show. (‘has (‘onnor Library. I030 a.m. Info: 773-5533. Thornhill Lions Bingo. Thornhill ('omm. (‘lre. 7.30 p.m. Parent ('oncern. 8â€"10 Joyce. 881-3503. '('ounler\s'eight, R. Hill Library. 7.:m p.m. Info: 255-4421. Seniors onchre L30 p.m. 10149 Yonge. R. Hill Lions IVlanrette-s & drum corps practice. Lions Hall. 7-9 p.m. Evening Book Discussion Group. ’l‘hornhill Comm. (‘tre Library. 7.30 p.m. “The Great Turtle Races" at (‘has. (‘onnor Library. 773-5533. 'I‘hornhill Lions Binguat Thor- nhill Comm. (‘tre. 7.30 p.m. Parent Concern. 8-10 p.m Joyce. 884-3503. ('ounterweight. R. Hill Library 7.30 p.m. 255-442I. No system here Seniors euchre. 10H!) Yonge; 1.30 p.m. Richmond Hill Legion bingo. Legion Hall. 7.35 p.m. Lions Majorettes & Drum (‘orps practice, Lions Hall. 7-9 p.m. Richmond Hill Legion Bihgo. Legion Hall. 7.35 p.m. Thornhill Comm. (‘tre. Library Highway Traffic Law. 7.30 p.m. Canadian Progress Club 884-3888. St. John Ambulance Brigade training session. Don Head. 8 p.m. 884-4204. Counterweight‘ R. Hill Library 7.30 p.m. 255â€"4421. Thornhill Lions Bingo. Com- munity Centre. 7.80 p.m. Parent Concern. 8 p.m Joyce. 884-3503. Seniors euchre. 10149 Yonge. 1.30 pm. R. Hill Legion bingo. Legion Hall 7.35 p.m.“ Bridge. 12125 Yonge. 884-1689. I p.m. The York Regional Police 11 25 (‘all (‘all (‘all (‘ivic Improvement meeting. (own office. committee room B. 8 Yoga Class. R. Hill l'nited Church. 9â€"10.I5 a.m. for begin- ners: l0.l5 - “.30 a.m. for inâ€" termt-diatos. lnlo: 884-26“. Thornhill Recycling Depot, Bayvie“ 8; Green Lane. 7-8.3" Richmond Hill Youth (‘oncerl band rehearsals. St. Joseph‘s School. 7.30 pm“. Info: 884-8873. Thornhill Community (‘entre Library. films for kids. 9-12 years. 2 and 7 p.m. Richmond Hill Lions meeting. 6.30 p.m. Lions Hall. Widows and Widowers meeting‘ Victoria & Grey bldg. 8 p.m. (‘oncert in lhe'Mill Pond Park. 7.30 p.n_I. Jim Galloway & the Metro Stompers. ‘ B‘nai B‘rith 'meeting. at (zallanough Librar). X p.m. 88]â€" 2027 or 889-7048. Yoga. Richmond llill United. Beginners 9 a.m.: intermediates HHS mm. 884-2671. Thornhill Recycling Depot. Bayview & Green Lane. 7-8.30 R. Hill Youth (‘oncert band rehearsals. St. Joseph's School. 7.30 p.m. 884-8873. (‘ivic Improvement meeting. Town office. committee room 8. 8 p.m. Section C l‘nivted Church. Beginners. 9 a.m.. lntermediates.'10.15 a.m. Info: 884-2671. Thornhill Comm. (‘lre. Library films for kids 6-12 years. 2 p.m. Yoga Class, Righmond Hill Mobile Citizenship Court. Rich vale Community Centre. 2-H p.m 883-2234. Thornhill Recycling Depot. Bayview & Green Lane. 7-8.30 Richmond Hill Youth (‘oncerl Band rehearsal. St. Joseph's School. 7.30 p.m. Thornhill Com munity Centre Library. films for kids. 3 years and up. 2 p.mf Richmond Hill's Good Brothers have added to their trophy collection . . again. . 'l‘wins. Brian and Bruce who write the music for their group. were in Bermuda recently doing just that. when they received an invitation to appear at the ()fficers' Mess at the (‘anadian Forces Station Bermuda. The brothers found the Canadian servicemen and their wives very hospitable and Brian described it as homo". During the evening. the Com- manding Officer, Major Glen Ewen and the Chief Warrant Officer. Frank Martin. Junior. who hails El iittle bit of Canada. away from Good Brothers honored Teen Drop-[n at Concord (‘0m< munity Centre. x-ll p.m. Ages 13â€" I7. Thornhill (‘ommunity Centre Library presents “Art In July“. Fouad Fanaki Watercolors. Teen Drop-In. (‘oncord (‘om- munit) Centre. 3 p.m. Ages lil-IT. Teen Drop-1n. Q‘oncord (‘om- munity ('entre. 8-11 p.m. Ages 13- 12 FRIDAY from Richvale, presented Brian and Bruce with mementos of their trip. Each brother received a plaque hearing the insignia of Canadian Forces Station Bermuda and its motto ‘Always Ready‘. The third brother. Larry, was not on the Bermuda trip. When the music is being written, he usually stays home. Six new songs were written on this trip. songs that will be included in a new album called ‘Some Kinda Woman‘. which will be released in August. There will be 10 songs in all on the new album. 9677 Yonge St., Richmond Hill 884-6663 889-6662 27 883-2234 Richmond llill Recycling Depot. Elgin Mills and Leslie. l0 a.m. to noon. Thornhill Recycling Depot. B'ayview and Green Lane, l0 a.m. to noon. Euchre at the Senior (‘itizens (‘luh Rooms, 16:49 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill. L30 p.m. ISth R. Hill Recycling Depot. Elgin Mills 8; Leslie. l0 a.m. â€" noon. 'I‘hornhill Recycling Depot Bayview and Green Lane. IO a.m â€" noon. Euchre, seniors club rooms. 1014!) Yonge Street. L30 p.m. Richmond Hill Recycling Depot. l-Ilgin Mills East at Leslie. 10 a.m. to noon. ThornhiII Recycling Depot. Bayview and Green Lane. 10 a.m. to noon. Euchre. at the Senior Citizens club rooms. l0l49 Yonge Street. Richmond Hill. L30 p.m. SATURDAY Quality repairs to automtic trans- missions, stand- ards, Rearends on North Ameri- can & import cars.