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Mr. MacDonald said the Liberâ€" al Party must want to raise sales taxes to take over the $330 milâ€" tion education outlay» by municiâ€" palities since the party voted against other proposed tax inâ€" Mr. MacDonald said a fourâ€" point program could make this possible . â€" 1. Increases in resources revenue. 2. A weight distance highways tax for the trucking industry. 3. A Federal incresse in its share of education costs. 4. Devote a larger amount of provincial revenue to educaâ€" tion if the Ontarie economy continues to expand as it has in the past. If Ontario levies a proper royâ€" alties tax, the loss to the industry could partly be written . off | against Federal corporation taxâ€" | es, he declared. j Mr. _ MacDonald â€" said it is ‘grossly unfair‘" for the mining | industry to use resources owned | by the people of the province at ; a nextâ€"toâ€"nothing rental rate. He stated his party wants muniâ€" cipalities relieved immediately of the costs. Since the province covers 45 p.c. of education costs now, he added, the New Demoâ€" crats will campaign to have 70 p.c. of the cost, at five p.c. a vear over a five year period as «umed by the Ontario governâ€" ment. Although he said that no estiâ€" mate has been made by the NDP of the sum of royalties tax would yield, Mr. MacDonald did note that the natural resources revenâ€" ue here only amounts to $39.4 million compared to $32.3 million for Saskatchewan and $158.5 milâ€" lion for Alberta â€" two provinâ€" ces much smaller than Ontario. MacDonald also noted that the province is taking a loss in the operation of its forestry industry. He said total revenue from foresâ€" try amounts to $28 million while the province pays $42 million for services to the industry. One â€" company, _ International Nickel, earned a net income of $118 million after taxes last year, he said. The province rents its crown lands to mining companâ€" ies said Mr. MacDonald, but gets nextâ€"toâ€"nothing in rent. He sugâ€" gested by increasing royaities, the province would have a great source of new revenue, which could be used to relieve municiâ€" pal taxpayers of: the great cost of education. creases The York South MPP said the ; Ontario mining industry produced . close to a billion dollars wort wealth last year, but onl)/::i,: the province in royalties and minâ€" ing taxes, $9 miltion. & f Mr. MacDonald told the Weston Times this week that a sudden provincial takeover of education costs advocated by the Liberal Party is irresponsible and would require an increase of Ontario sales tax from five to 9 p.c. He said: ‘‘The NDP is opposed to such an increase in sales tax. While we feel that the property tax is unfair, the sales tax is equally unfair, and savings that might be met at the municipal level. through reduction in proâ€" perty taxes would be more than outweighed by the increases in sales tax payments over the year," $ oo ap Donald MacDonald, member of the Ontario Legislature for York South, revealed one of the New Democratic Party‘s key platforms in the provincial election expectâ€" ed to be called this year. â€" The NDP teaderias formulated a plan to relieve property ownâ€" ers of the lion‘s share of educaâ€" tion costs which his party beâ€" lieves is practical and will work. MACDONALD ASKS ROYALTIES TAX DRESS UP YOUR EASTER! York Countil on Monday Night was the place to find the action. Its decision to retain the Comâ€" munity Centres Board in its preâ€" sent form and give the board a chance to clean up the tangled financial state left in 1966, was met with ‘"boos" by over 200 angâ€" ry ratepayers of the borough who filled the council chambers. Armand Middlebrook, president of Warren Park sports association and members of the 1966 Comâ€" the appointment of Fred Howâ€" . 11 200 Angry Ratepayers Lose Battle to Abolish Centres Bo: Police refused to speculate on the kind of ‘visitor‘ it was prowlâ€" ing through the neighborhood. They would only state that a man accused of rape has been arrestâ€" ed in the city. Police did advise however, that lights should be left on at night whether residents are at home or away to scare off prowlers and thieves. In another, someone broke into a home while the occupants were away. Nothing was stolen and no damage was done. Several other houses in the Janeâ€"Finch area were entered the same night. Ratepayers in the University Heights subdivision are becoming alarmed over the growing numâ€" ber of reports of nightâ€"time prowâ€" lers. In one case, an anonymous calâ€" ler entered the lower part of a Driftwood Ave. home, while the residents were upstairs watching television - Midâ€"Night Prowler Alarms Finchâ€"Jane Area Residents Parents of school age children were warned »v a trustee Monday that the day is not far off when school boards may ‘1ave to pack students into church basements. In North York alone, said Trustee Sid Mosco€. "between "IF THESE COOKIES are like the ones we had last year, they‘re deeâ€" licious!" comments 276th Co. girl guide Judith Black, Howbert Drive, to 276th Pack brownie Debbie Beech, Lamont Ave., as they get ready for the big roundâ€"up of orders Saturday. They will join hundreds of guides and brownies in the annual fundâ€"raising campaign of the Girl Guide organizaâ€" tion. "You can order from any guide or brownieâ€"now and pay later, when we bring your cookies to your home." the girls say. Lack of Money May Force Students Into Churchesâ€"Synagogues: Trustee York Federation of Ratepayers representatives at the meeting let it be known they felt the Comâ€" word ‘‘crooked." . Mr. Nobleman pointed out that it wasn‘t council that appointed Fred Howard, it was the Community Centres H. G. Courtman, manager of the Parking Authority, maintainâ€" ed that the present rate had been unavoidable since the discovery Wilf Reeves, president of the Weston â€" Businessmen‘s â€" Associaâ€" tion, declared that the new rate of 15¢ is unfair, foolish, and unâ€" necessary. Weston customers, he argued, would not pay fees to park in the lot, seeing that free parking was available nearby. Irate Weston businessmen met with the Parking Authority of the Borough of York last Thursday, and demanded to hsar the reaâ€" sons for the 5¢ increase of the hourly parking rateâ€"in their John Street lot, New additions to schools will not be started. and more porâ€" tables will be required. Even if some construction receives apâ€" proval from Metro, the North York board was told, it will be Taking direct aim at Metro council‘s decision to place a $50 million limit on school construcâ€" tion this year, Moscoe declared that unless the ceiling is lifted, many children will be without classrooms this fall. 5,000 and 6,000 students in cleâ€" mentary schools may have to be located in, halls of churches and synagogues." meston Times By DOLORES SCHEM Parking Lot Rate Remains at 15 an Hour munity Centres Board was not being operated efficiently and deâ€" manded that it be abolished. President Douglas Peacock, Warren Park Ratepayers, said proper procedures were not used in the appointment of Mr. Howâ€" erman Cy Townsend placed much of the blame for bad bookkeeping on the 1966 director and said: By the time we found out that the director didn‘t‘have the qualiâ€" fications to handle the Communâ€" ity In reply to these~charges, Aldâ€" During the marathon meeting. merchants had no complaints about the $3.00 increase in the monthly rate. However, an hourâ€" ly raise, they said, would drive potential customers to free parkâ€" ing lots. Ken Collis, a Weston merchant, said that it would be St. lot oper>ting on special rates better to get more pooplo”;-] lower parkin, rate, than fewer people on a higher rate. _ _Mr. Courtman stated that it would be unfair to have the John Trustee Moscoe said area school boards are desperate and suggested: "Every trustee in Metropolitan Toronto should let this situation of this arbitrary $50 million limit be known to his constituents." that the lot was losing money. In addition, expenses such as perâ€" sonnel, wages and maintenance, had risen, and the increase was therefore put into effect immediâ€" ately following amalgamation in January. Several times recently, the Exâ€" ecutive Committee, responsible for Metro spending, refused to increase the spending ceiling. that a higher amount would raise Metro property taxes to impos sible heights. impossible to complete elemenâ€" tary schools before the spring of 1968. WESTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1967 depth. In October we asked Mr. Savage, commissioner . of Parks Mhekq ““n:'“ the organized. preâ€" vious board felt that the comâ€" missioner should have a stronger !okemmmgqpiqcu;qwab- hockey teams and letting of per point of dissoiving the Board at this time and Alderman Leonard Geary said that there is still the need to pay salaries, need of a , Required for | ~$100 Tax Break Wilf Reeves said that trying to pa:-zin: I:l(;:;:il\(::)";:!’?tlir;fi ;:: make the 10¢ rate work would be Courtman said Monday that ris a challenge to the merchants. ing municipal taxes, wages and‘ With increased advertising of the the added cost of snow removal fact that parking stamps are diss are reasons for the parking fee tributed in certain stores, he felt increase. There was an operating certain that the lower fee could loss ambunting to thousands of be just as successful as the inâ€" dollars in 1966, he said. | creased _ ate. The letter noted that the parkâ€" The Parking Authority promâ€"| ing authority woulc be willing ised the merchants that they| to review the question of parking would give their m!rflu in six months at another| full considerations. meeting with merchant~. Mr. Reeves said he was most Mr. Reeves said he would meet "annoyed" over the fact that the with the businessmen‘s associaâ€" wmmmnmummutflo.mummmua ed more than $70,000 toward the| other appeal for the 10c an hout cost ‘of the parking lot. "If it rate will be made. | :* Senior citizens in the Borough | of York will be delighted at legâ€"| islation that is in the process of | lbein»g passed byâ€" the Legislature | respecting a petition by York" to | ~altow needy Senior Citizens of the Borough to be credited with up to $100 a year off his municiâ€" | pay taxes. The board is to follow Toronâ€" to‘s example in a similar proâ€" ject and ask for provincial asstsâ€" tance in deferring some of the cost from property â€" owner taxâ€" payers. ' especiall. when these rates were los_in( money. Cost of teaching English to new Canadian students between 11 and 16 will be $48.000 for the 1967â€"68 school year. York board of education was informed Monâ€" day. Board Defers Use Of TV in Schools The association does the proâ€" ; gramming of television for cog | sumption in schools and as an | aid to teachers on special subâ€" | jects. I New Canadians To Learn English The Ratepayers must have atâ€" tained 70 years of age and have resi.ded_rin the Township of York or in Weston for at least 10 of the 15 years immediately precedâ€" ing the year in which the appliâ€" cation for credit is made. He must also pass a means test. Theg:ork board of education deferred decision on joining the Metropolitan Education Televisâ€" ion Association at 30¢ per student until the association‘s annual reâ€" port is received. ' In his address to the audience, Father Johnson emphasized the role that St. Raphael‘s school will play in its particular location The ceremony was conducted by the Very Rev. P. H. Johnson, viceâ€"chairman of the Metropoliâ€" tan Separate School Board. A large Crucifix, donated by the school children, was blessed and placed in the main entrence of »the school, together with a plaque commemorating the ocâ€" casion. Approximately 300 parents and guests crowded the auditprium. Sunday, for the official blessing of St. Raphael‘s school and adâ€" dition. â€" Means Test St. Philip Neri Parish ‘Blessed‘ With A School does have a new committes and it shouldn‘t be held responsible for failures of the past. "‘There is a new broom sweeping clean." 1966 and improve on budgets. The figure mentioned as a realistic rental fee for ice time is $40 an amounted to over $83,000. After municipal ‘grants the deficit stands at $35,550. According to 2, Cox,:ltrollerJPaul HuSnEL represen‘ _ Weston Presbyterian Church (Hall, and a corridor from the ing Mayor James Service, COMâ€" | has entered into the spirit of Cenâ€" ?entrance‘ to the sanctuary of the es e prad oo m\’s;:m its Cen. | church will be made: Choir room |ing that: "In this day of ‘The |tennial project chairman, anâ€" ffu:lhues will be enlarged at the | Monkeys‘ and the ‘Beatles," t is |nounced thai\ the front of the apse of the church without disâ€" |refreshing to see such a"high \church will be rénovated, and it| turbing the organ. Pews at the ?‘g::_lb:ffl:ifl'::fi_w-s:h'ggl‘?’."ed ‘" |is hoped that financial details, rear of the church will be reâ€" |_ Alderman Robert Yuill thanked | reconstruction and dedication will | arranged to provide additional | the principal and staff for the | be completed during 1967. ‘,seat‘mg capacity, and cloakrooms eopgob:u-;ityuvi',s;fim@nesc:mhl A new entrance from the parkâ€"| will be constructed at the enâ€" ' unior and senior choirs | ; ; ; ?under"lgle direction of Mrs. Sally 11“ M "“." tevoiving no stops | trance on CmsA m j Casciato and Mrs. Paula Hoimes |°" Stairs. will be constructed “, To launch this project on a | delighted the audience . with |Sround level. This entrance will | wave of enthusiasm, a Centennial | Freach and English Canadian ‘pro\'ide access to the Christian | congregational ‘dinner will be held |songs, two of which were writâ€" ‘educau‘m area and . Creelman | on April 10 at Creelman hall. | ten by senior choir members. | Doug Saunders sugâ€" Police say that most cars stolâ€" en are found within a day, but emphasize that there is no guarâ€" antce what shape they will be in when recovered. Leaving the key in the ignition is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act and makes it easy for joyâ€"riders. a spokesâ€" man sajd. Another auto was stolen: from Church St. the next day and reâ€" covered a few hours later. was their lot O.K.," he said. "but we own a large chunk of it." In a letter ronfirming-vthe parking authority‘s position, Mr. Courtman said Monday that ris Residents believe that older boys looking for cars with keys in the starters, took the vehicle. Last Monday a motor vehicle was stolen from a King St. resiâ€" dent and was later recovered with its clutch and gear box completeâ€" ly ruined on Scarlet Rd. 1962, and William Crossan was principal. Two members of the original teaching staff are still with the school â€" Edward Everâ€" son and Miss Rosalie Gatti. The new wing contains six classrooms, a library, a general purpose room, two kindergarten rooms and a special education room. After the ceremony, all the parâ€" ents and guests were invited to a reception prepared by a comâ€" mittee of mothers of St. Raphael‘s pupils, headed by Mrs. Gerald Perks. Joyâ€"Rider Ring Believed Guilty Of Stolen Cars Several reports of stolen autoâ€" mobiles has led some Weston reâ€" sidents to speculate that there are some "joyâ€"riders" in town. R. J. Bergin, assistant superâ€" intendent of the Separate Scaool Board, brought a message gratitude from the board of:é for the principal, teachers and students. * Controller Paul Hunt, representâ€" ing Mayor James Service, comâ€" mented on the program of music presented by the two choirs, statâ€" ing that: "In this day of ‘The Monkeys‘ and the ‘Beatles," °t is refreshing to see such a high calibre of music emphasized in our elementary schools." Principal Earl J. LqGroix paid specal tribute to the priests of the parish, Father Mark Nelisâ€" sen. and Father Aurele Prefonâ€" taine for their help and spiritual assistance to the staff and stuâ€" dents. f within St. Philip Neri perish St. Raphael‘s, with 10 classâ€" assistant ?upe.‘- w P e (h h Soamc s Weston Presbyterian Churc a message the board office e "«==.‘= Plans Large Renovation Pgm. law the board is required to be The Borough provides a reserve trust fund of $25,000. for the manâ€" agement; control maintenance & repair of the following Commuiâ€" ity Centres: _ . Fairbank Menmiorial Park, Cedâ€" arville Park, Keelesdale Park, Lambton Park, Mount Dennis (Hollis Ave.), Harwood. Controller Phil White questionâ€" ed whether this was an adequate amount. Mr. White and Rev. Geary sugâ€" gested that more year round use A York board of education trustee Monday proposed a novel method of reducing school conâ€" | struction costs. I Trustee Norman Harris told the board that he had heard that the York library board was planning to build a library adjacent to the new senior public school proposed for the Silverthorne area. Since the school is to have a library and since the public libâ€" rary is to have a children‘s secâ€" tion, Harris reasoned, a duplicaâ€" The residents who live in the vicinity of Canada Packers, north of St. Clair Ave., are‘ not too happy with the condition of their roads. In a petition signed by over 75 residents of Hilldale Road, Symes Road, Hillborn Ave.s Orman Avenue and McCormack Street they complained to York Council about the potholes in the road and the lack of snow reâ€" mo‘vnl this winter, s . Conditions Near Slaughter House Irks Area Residents Theâ€" residents state ‘ that they Is One Library As Good As ITwo? of the facilities be organized. Joun O. Filkin, George James, (Mrs.) Lucille Silver, Barry Rowâ€" The 1967 Community Centres Board is analysing the whole sitâ€" vation especially in the need to control cost 1‘““.““' absolutely efficient bookkeeping. The 1966 Members of the York Community Centres Board were: _ Conroller Phil White agreed c with them saying that very few / streets were in this bad a.condiâ€" : tion. He felt the roads were in ‘*need of Carpet Treating, that | the area could be spruced up by c planting trees and there should , be parking restriction on these _ streets. tion in services could result at great expense to taxpayers. Harris then submitted this noâ€" tice of motion which will be conâ€" sidered at the next board of eduâ€" cation . meeting:.‘‘That a comâ€" mittee be formed to investigate the advisability and feasibility of incorporating the children‘s secâ€" tion of the proposed Borough of York library in the immediate vicinity of the proposed senmior school to avoid, if possible, needâ€" less duplication of facilifies with associated waste of public funds." Hall, and a corridor from the entrance‘ to the sanctuary of the church will be made. Choir room facilities will be enlarged at the apse of the church without disâ€" turbing the organ. Pews at the rear of the church will be reâ€" arranged to provide additional seating capacity, and cloakrooms Council agreed to refer this to the Works Department and Parks Commission ‘for further action. pay taxes and York should look after them a little better. SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS 241â€"6951 or 241â€"52%61