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_ EXPERTS EXPECT FALL ELECTION ‘The experts are almost unaniâ€" mous in predicting a fall election. This week the Weston Times polied a number of highly placed Queen‘s Park sources and the consensus is that it will either be October or November before Onâ€" tario voters are called on to head for the polis. T . Ceu PC A clue tending to confirm the Octoberâ€"insteadâ€"ofâ€"June elections is Premier Robarts statement on CFRB, Sunday, that he hasâ€"not yet picked a date. ~ Donald MacDonald, leader of 3. Antarin New Democrates beâ€" the Ontario New Democrales UC lieves that chances are 50â€"50. NIXON SAYS THE FALL Robert Nixon. Ontario Liberal teader and Tommy . Douglas, Federal NDP leader have publicâ€" ly stated that they believe Roâ€" barts will wait until the Centenâ€" mial celebrations are Over. High _ ranking Conservative spokesmen say that they would lay their money on an October or November date. ‘Two months ago, everyone was virtually â€" certain the â€" election would be in May or June since the Provincial cabimnet was unâ€" veiling attractive legislation inâ€" cluding free legal aid programs, more municipal assistance, welâ€" fare increases and the Home Ownership Made Easy program. H.O.M.E. FELL FLAT Since then however, HOME, at least as far as Metre is concernâ€" ed, has fallen flat on its face; the Attormey General‘s dismissal 6f Metro coroner Morton Shulman has raised a political storm, and the province‘s recently announced air and water pollution programs have been under heavy criticism. The biggest problem facing the govermment however, is the strong demand for a provincial take over of 75 p.c. to 100 p.c. of public education expenses. _ $40 FOR EDUCATION In Metro alone, education taxes will rise at least $40 on a home assessed at $5,000, and the people are getting fed up with this sort of annual tax increase. ‘The Smith report on Ontario taxation is another reason the experts give for predicting, a fall vote. If. when published in May, the report makes unattracâ€" tive recommendations. it could embarrass a good many Conserâ€" vative candidates. Mayor Predicts $45 Tax Increase A Metropolitan school board & metro council tax increase of 10 mills will bring the residential tax rate in the neighbourhood of 85.78 mills for York (was 74.14 in 1966) and 85.42 mills for Weston (65.60 in 1966). During the summer recess. the government would have time to study the Smith report and deâ€" cide where it stands in helping municipalities _ with _ education Mayor Jack Mould, at opening of councit budget session on Monâ€" day predicted a 1.64 general mill rate increase in taxes for York residents this year. The total increase dollar wise, said the mayor will be around $45. on a home assessed at $4,000 in York. The average home in the borough was assessed in 1966 at about $3.750 according to York treasurer G. E. Mitchell. Bill Scott, as master of cereâ€" monies, asked each man to reâ€" late some highlight of his time spent with the brigade. Some entertaining experiences which happened at fires were told, some serious experiences, and acts of hercism were related, especially the night of Hurriâ€" cane Harel. The question was mr as to the worst fire in towh in the recollection of those present, and it was feit the Cruickshank C arriage Works took the honours. By MRS. E. K. LATIMER One of the oldest organizaâ€" tions in the town of Weston, fulfilled its task as of Dec. 31, 1966, when Weston became a part of the Borough of ‘York â€" the Weston Volunteer Fire Briâ€" gade. On Saturday evening, the last group of this time honourâ€" ed brigade under their last chairman, _ John â€" Ronaldson, entertained all former volunâ€" teer members and the ladies at a delightful dinner at the Beverly Hills Motel. It was an informal, happy occasion. FOR MOTHER‘S DAY SUNDAY, MAY 14th Weston Fire Brigade Meets for Last Time NO. 17 RD. _ 241â€"8001 TRANSPORTATION ARRANGED The second group also live at home but tramsportation is arâ€" ranged for them. They do not always achieve the same degree of skill as the firstâ€"level trainees, but enjoy being in the company of their friends. By HANNAH BEDELL Handcrafts, woodworking,. meal preparation and serving, packagâ€" ing of hairnets and hardware items, are all in a day‘s work at the Progress Training Centre in Mount Dennis. In the bright, spacious workshop on Industry St., 39 young adults participate in a twoâ€"level program of learnâ€" struction in uncomplicated jobs, like" the above, in at atmosphere of quiet, happy relaxation and with a minimum of supervision. The trainees live at home, travel to work independently and ‘"earn as they learn." Director Mrs. Lorna Stankieâ€" wicz says they all "love coming to the centre and come even when they have a cold or do not feel well." Amesbury â€" Park, the latest branch of the North York public library system will be opened officially Monday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Located in the Park facing Lawâ€" rence Ave. W. just west of Keele St., this branch has several. disâ€" tinctive features. Amesbury‘s Long Awaited Library Opens on May 8 Its design makes it the domiâ€" nant building in the Park. The carpeted floor makes it the first of North York‘s libraries to be Jack Holley, a former volâ€" unteer and exâ€"mayor of Wesâ€" ton, proposed a toast to former members .rhc had answered the last call. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Honâ€" drary Certificates to each man present. 1 "hree men present were members of the Brigade in 1914, Messrs. Harold Coulter, Stanley Smuck and Jack Irâ€" win. Harold Coulter recalled a fire of 1905 at Robinson‘s greâ€" cery store, on the site of the present Bank of Nova Scotia, Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. when a bucket brigade was formed to quell the blaze., The water was drawn from two wells at the Eagle House corner. Two unique families in the history of the brigade, were the Coulter‘s and the Scott‘s. Five members of the Coulter family spanning three generaâ€" tions served the town. Bill Scott and three of his sons also answered the call. first group received | in In a Sheltered Awayâ€"Fromâ€"Theâ€"Ratâ€"Race Workshop, 39 Young Adults Learn Trades $ Meston Times tion for the Mentally Retarded (a culmination of many years‘ dedicated work by parents), and Controller Phil White reported that in 1963 York had 150 fire fighters and that Etobicoke with double the protection had only 178. He believes York is well protected. Alderman Walter Saunders said that with the 17 men from Wesâ€" ton and the addition of eight more men this should take care of 1967. This is all that can be afforded this year and in York there isn‘t the commercial areas to protect as there are in Torâ€" onto. > Founded some four years ago by the Borough of York Associaâ€" Fire Chief‘s Request For Men Cut in Half During budget debates.at<York board of control the fire departâ€" ment request for 16 additional men to Staff the fire stations was so equipped. Built on one floor only its spaciousness will proâ€" vide ample room for a good collection of children‘s and adult materials. It is 6,000 square feet in size and will hold a colâ€" lection of up to 20,000 volumes, although its initial stock will be less than that. Phone Number Deadline May 4 changed, call the telewhmm ness office at 368â€"3911 imm ly. The deadline for new ot amended listings it the Toronto ?{MMNM;I directory is ay 4. Study tables have been proâ€" vided for students and adults who want to consult reference materials. Throughout the buildâ€" ing there will be lounge areas where people can sit and read the books and magazines providâ€" ed. A distinctively treated childâ€" ren‘s corner will be an immediâ€" ale attraction to the young fry of the community. A tip to the wise: If your listâ€" ing in the 1966 telephone directory ‘Open | now a joint effort with Canadian Progress Club Toronto Central, the centre is constantly updating knowâ€"how on helping the young people get more out of life, she said. Conferences, bulletins and other infor‘mation exchanges play a part in deepening the underâ€" standing of trainee problems. Alderman Murray Chusid askâ€" ed if the muncipal fathers were attempting to be a guardian of the peoples‘ mores after a deciâ€" sion was made not to allow Sunâ€" day street dancing in Downsview. Residents of Nagel Rd. had asked council for permission to hold a centennial street dance and barâ€"Bâ€"q on Saturday, June 4. or, on Sunday, June 5 in the event of inclement weather. The fire chief and director..ceived." of traffic operations saw nothing _ Mayor James Service declared worng with this proposal, but by. that Chusid‘s line of reasoning law enforcement officer Harold was a "mistake" and Alderman Amer noted that he was advised Paul Godfre; suggesting dropâ€" by Police Inspector John Cobb ping the debate before it develops that a street dance on Sunday. into a discussion of "pre â€" Vicâ€" would not be in keeping with the torian" morals. Lord‘s Day Act. . | _ When it came to a vote. it apâ€" Chusid asked at council Monâ€"/ peared that Chusid was the sole day if the inspector‘s advice was| member of council in favor of the reason the fire, traffic andiSunday street dancing. The rest licensing committee was opposed| of the council decided that this to the Sunday dance. | sort of thing is alright on other Chairman Walter Cassels said days of the week, but never on no, it was just that dancing on‘ Sunday. While conducting visifors on the. THERE ARE THREE DAYS LEFT TO GO on the Weston Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society fund raising campaign. John McD. Hall Industrial Chairman and overâ€"all fund raising Chairman Jack Ward commended the sales staffs of the Weston automobile dealers in helping to cover over 700 calls in the unit area. Dealers‘ staffs from It‘s Alright Saturdays But Never on a Sunday (Continued on page 5) WESTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1967 The Ontario New Democratic leader said he had no‘~reasonâ€" to quarre! with the choices. but he did â€" state that the government had done a "grave disservice to the future of the college of apâ€" plied arts and technology at this critical stage of .its early develâ€" opment by such unbalanced repâ€" resentation. Trustees Want in Mayor‘s Civic Centre Donald MacDonald, the provinâ€" cial member for York South, which takes in most of the ‘Borough of York, asked the Minâ€" ister of Education why 10 out of 12 governors appointed to MacDonald Calls Etobicoke Appointments a "Bitter Pill" Humber College "either live in, or are associated with business interests in the Borough of Etoâ€" bicoke." $2.5 Million For Parking idinison, 2 bifrnt t i Dt an tmb es Mnb trecbica Lorraine Deane what the feelings Despite the feelings of the staff of the staff were regarding the stheAboard of education finds it new â€" Education â€" Administration | d¢Sirable to have the board in Building becoming part of the | the civic centre. proposed Yonge St. civic centre." | Parking seems to be the main They wouid, though, have pride in being a part of it, but plans are so vague, he is not so surt that there will ever be one. Other than the delay involved due to these vague plans, their objecâ€" tion is mainly based on the fact that it is understood that there will be major demolition and conâ€" struction in the civic centre area for 20 to 30 years, which would By PEG GRANT . David L. Tough, associate director for the Borough of North York, when questioned by Trustee Lorraine Deane what the feelings the Lord‘s Day could raise obâ€" jections by people on abutting streets, even if residents on Nagel, which is near Jane, north of Wilson, all agreed to it. Chusid said a Sunday dance, would only interfere with mediâ€"‘ eval religious practises, and had his knuckles rapped by Aldermarq Robert Yuill who said the people , on Nagel are already "satisfied with the publicity they have reâ€"‘ ceived." |_ Parking seems to be the main stumbling block in negotiations | with the mayor and board of ‘control. At one point during the ;discussions. it was hard to tell | whether the trustecs were more | concerned about providing free | parking for 600 cars in a comâ€" |.plex at the civic centre, or gettâ€" \ ing plans under way for the new teduufion administrationâ€" centre. "‘They could go all the way from 2¢ to 4¢ a quart by May 1," said Mrs. Margaret Rouble, Metâ€" ro chairman of "Women Against Soaring Prices" in announcing a . demonstration at Jane Park Plaâ€" | za for this Saturday afternoon at "It is inconceivable that among the educational, business, labor and professional population of York, there is no worthy perâ€" sons for such appoiniments," he Education _ mibister _ William Davis replied that a committee established to watch over all community colleges made the apâ€" pointments and they were mereâ€" ly ratified by the government. ‘ MacDonald said someone had "goofed" and residents of York would find it a bitter pill to swallow. «Davis pledged that in the event of a resignation, a York appointâ€" ment would be considered. not make ideal working condiâ€" The Board of Education is preâ€" tions. His other objection was the pared to purchase a site for the expense involved in providing Education Administration Centre parking for 600 cars. of 3.14 acrgs within the Civic Cenâ€" Despite the feelings of the staff tre at a cost of $431,000. Added the board of education finds it .t0 this, of course, is the approxiâ€" desirable to have the board in mate cost of $4 million for the the civic centre. building. However, if the Board Parking seems to be the main Should decide to purchase the exâ€" stumbling block in negotiations tra 1.5 acres and provide their with the mayor and board of . Own parking facilities, it could control. At one point during the Cost the taxpayers.$2‘» million discussions, it was hard to tell : to build a structure at $4,000 per whether the trustecs were more | car for 600 cars. The cost of the concerned about providing free 1.5 acres for parking would be parking for 600 cars in a comâ€"| about $200,000. Watch out for soaring prices of milk, say the women who protest *‘We‘d love to have lots of womâ€" en turn out to support us against this most recent pocketâ€"picking attempt by the dairies and food monopolies to enrich themselves at the expense of the consumer." Mrs. Rouble added that she hopes the demonstration will spark a Borough of York consumers comâ€" mittee. When asked if her orgahization begrudges the farmers the anâ€" nounced lcâ€"aâ€"quart increase they‘ll be getting. she said, "deâ€" finitely not. The farmers deserve every cent they get. After all they reeive 8¢ a quart while the conâ€" sumer pays anywhere from 20c to 30c a quart. As a matter of fact, "WASP" has been coâ€"operatâ€" Women to Demonstrate Against Expected Rise in Milk Prices Cruickshank‘s, Little Bros., West End, Grant Brown and Belmont participated in the campaign. Belmont Chev â€" Olds salesmen are from left to right: â€" Don Dexter, Jim Smith, Len Coombs, Bent Fearnside, Al North, John Sands, Cliff Newâ€" man, Jim Edwards and Billy Tames. a Gould Promised Support From All Areas of Yorkview Joseph Gould says he is lookâ€" ing forward to the provincial elections. Ever since he announced his candidacy and was nominated to run as the Conservative candidate in Yorkview, the Ward 2 alderâ€" : man said he has been "simply | amazed at the tremendous numâ€" ber of Conservatives who have come forward and pledged to work and support me." | test Yorkview seat, now held by New Democrat Fred Young, was made after "a studied look at close quarters" of what the three parties stand for, what they beâ€" "I‘ve attended NDP and Libâ€" eral meetings to get the feelings of the supporters and representaâ€" tives," he said. ~and came up with the conclusion that the Conâ€" servatives have the most to ofâ€" fer." lieve in and what they have achieved. He said he was told time and again that people who pledged to vote for and work for him, said ing with the farmers in every way possible." The demonstrators will be easâ€" ily recognized by their wrapâ€" around placards shaped like milk bottles, and other lively signs. They will hand out leaflets exâ€" plaining their stand and why they believe women should be in the forefront of the fight for lower A committee of five was set up to meet with the Board of Conâ€" trol to discuss parking facilities. They will alsoâ€"ask shoppers to sign a petition now being circuâ€" lated throughout Ontario by proâ€" test groups which will be preâ€" sented to the federal government prior to dissolution of the House in May. The petition is designed to persuade the government to act against the rising cost of livâ€" ing &r implementing recommendâ€" ations of its own parliamentary. committee on consumer prices. Mrs. Rouble wishes to publicly thank the Toronto regional office of United Automobile Workers for mimeographing the leaflets as well as supplying all materials for their signs. "For further information phone me at 767â€"9484." Gould said his decision to conâ€" * \% westâ€"ends of North York. The eastâ€"end has prestige developâ€" ment, wide roads and beautiful parks. A campaign must be | launched â€"to secure these things ‘for the westâ€"end too. _ Gould has served two, twoâ€"year | terms on North York Council reâ€" ‘presentiu Ward 2, and is now | serving a threeâ€"year term as the | ward alderman. This background | and his previous experience as a | community worker has made him { aware of the problems and wishes | of Yorkview residents. theyâ€"would not have done so, if heh-dehomtonnum other than a Conservative ticket. which 1 call ‘centres of influence‘ have helped me in municipal elections and want to help me again;" * "Active com!hlflvt;" â€";;r.k-:;: call me instead of their provinâ€" cial representative for help with their problems that may be strictâ€" Cas n e Hevemmment mm ~~Joe â€"Goukt, 54; ~who emigrated from England in 1928, is married and has four children. He says his idea of an MLA‘s job is to "get down to ‘brass tacks and ! North York made the latest | bid for a one fare system. On Monday, Alderman Walter Casâ€" sels, who chairs the traffic comâ€" \ mittee, informed council that it | was learned from Metro assessâ€" | ment commissioner A. J. B. Gray, tu’nt assessments will not be inâ€" | creased if a single fare policy is | adopted throughout the city and serve people â€"at the grass roots level." There is a surprising contrast he ‘said. between the east and needs a representative who can Boroughs Make Bid For Single Fare 7 Streetcur Rides and York are renewing demands for a one â€" fare zone system throughout _ Metropolitan Torâ€" onto. The two and three Toronto transit fare structure has been a York coun‘l recently contendâ€" ed that persons in the city may travel miles by bus, subway and streetcar for a single fare while suburbanites often are required to deposit two tickets to travel a few blocks. pet ‘beef of suburban politicians for more than 10 years | kickâ€"off campaign SINGLE COPIES 10 CENTS ol "f are more 1? with grounds and their philosophy, he About 400 attended Del Zoto‘s (Continued on Page 5) 241â€"6951 241â€"5261 of North York fi;: