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Weston Times (1966), 5 Dec 1968, p. 2

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. Controller wants "kick" _ taken from glue sniffing Mr. White. was not satisfied that the Metro goverhmcnt was going far enough in only supporting an educational program in the schools. He said Metro would take steps to "We spend money on Grey Cup floats and beauty contests but we can't find any funds to help wipc out this serious problem", grumbled the controller. Metro council agreed that school boards in the Metro area including York and North York should conduct, educational programs to warn students of the, dangers of glue sniffing but declined to contribute, money toward research into the problem. He asked Metro council Last week to grant funds for research work to find a way to bring an end to glue sniffing. He described glue sniffing as a serious psychological problem. Wot. _ .... I n York Controller Philip White wants to take the "kick" out of glue sniffing. In a story titled1'tBai)iff fails to catch delinquent taxpayers" which appeared on this page two weeks ago, F the Weston Times reported that Tele Radio Systems Ltd. owed the smallest amount (SI) outstanding in taxes but failed to pay becadsc it had gone out of business. A company spokesman reports that Tele Radio Systems never owed York borough a penny in back taxes and as a concern We are about to undertake another project, Christmas baskets. Every year " this time Weston students make up baskets that are given to needy families to make their Christmas a little more enfoyable. All the food and toys that go into the baskets are brought in by the _students themselves. Tele Radio Systems' Ltd. York accepts blame . for erroneous report This past week at Weston was one filled with Nlection fever". Speeches. were given by the different candidates; posters lined the walls of the cafeteria. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, there was an election dance after school, with all the fine candidates in attendance. On Thursday, the students will vote for the candidates they feel will best represent their wishes in the Student Council of 1969. By JANE WALKER, "In 1970, when Weston Mont: take their place in the new school, our present vlso-ttrincipai, Mr. u. Hill, will take his position as the an} principal. Weston's patent principal, Mr. C. W. Christie, plans to retire at the end of this school year, in June 1969. _ “with a multi-million dollar '_iiiiii-tititettr_tteetr_rttt. _ THE WESTON TIMES .-.\.-.-.°.'.'.'.-.-.°.-.'.-.-.-.-.°.'.°.‘.'.'.'.-.-.-.-.-.-.'.°.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-:'53-:°:-:'3~3-2-:-2'3-2-3-2-34'3'3'3'}:'1':-:~:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:.:.;.:.:.;.:.:.:.;.;.;.;.3.:.:.;.:.:.;.;.;.;.;.:.;.;.:.;.;.;{53. o ," g Election fever at WCI iii Metro did agree to keep the council informed of any federal government action lo control. or recommend legislative measures that would control and regulate the sale of products containing glue.» “We should discourage the open display of these products in a tempting fashion", he declared. The borough accepted the entire blame for the regrettable error, informing Tele Radio Systems that it made out an erroneous tax bill and then compounded that error by stating in a report that the company had gone out of business. The borough treasurer apologized to the company. The company used to be situated on Dundas St. W. in York but has since moved to Downsview. turn over" would hardly go broke over a dollar. - 'rYiire_rH'iii'i? Ailt'ir i', Cji'iiiV, y- and Irstte_yMtarttrtrtittty.i.lbrt trriiytfTrrtiitii Vaziflay L5: discourage children from digging caves into 'the' embankment and hillside _ Rear some park areas. The action will be taken. as a result _aCtlte death of two tttenagers last week hear Jasper Park. The report will be submitted to York board of control. York civic workers have been trying to fill in or demolish the caves and tunnels as soon as they are spotted as' a safety measure. This particular tunnel was not discovered. safety probe "(, _ . NWLchratFreawnmaa ca}: rm YomJWsS' a qt,ttyat4r:tetti'totittircio,tmt Age memsakhfimi-tin;§t§¢:;.~mgci :18: 1:7; . Ontamfiéaslamhfi.*:_£; "r. .; A l-"" ', But if anyone is interested in donating toys to.this cause, Doug Standing at 244-5474 will be happy to heartom you. Lower. voting, age to " gr/lf/ft HA AIIAN STYLE {The Odd Couplé ELVIS 'RESLEY IN Weston's hockey team Manama a [IIiiEiDrelliiid 'MAILNEE at ' ONLY ALL COLOR -u'.'ij:icll?1i.iiiij:iitiytirer, . for. the .. I. ifiriiti'iiriiil c-'.t'rdirtt of s-FCI-tYork-vii-said.":::":.'.'), high "r-':i1"timFiry...ii:.ir"iijiriis1r the i __-,actMME,ii:rgtiE1iittttrigrtt of whom ",tltti,itlttii?.,r1- to. find a lk- genuAtEiqtv.a.qtreldmiide the 5.1 e st 1Atitlrfr-r,rp o lit ical n. irarifiNi6rFiit om society." regulate the sale "of glue products. Mr. White wanted Metro to give funds to the Canadian mental health association in order to conduct research into the problem. Metro Chairman William Allen contended that Metro lacked sufficient information to go beyond supporting an educational York Humber opens officially prugram. refreshments were served. A tour and inspection of the school followed. York Mayor Jack Mould: education director Ali. Gillespie; board chairman Dr. R.J. Christie: secondary schools superintendent F.R. Rutherford; W.T. Newnham, BA., Master of Education; a representative from the school's architects, Abram and ingleson; and the school's principal, Robert Rogers were in attendance. After the dedication ceremony, the Glee Club entertained and ' Although York 'Humber high school on Humber Blvd., Mount Dennis, has been going strong for more than a year and has chalked up a number of memorable events, the official opening took place. this Wednesday. By BILL WAICUS The entire staff and student boddies were _ a Young contends that' if 18, 10.. 20-yearol.ds could Wéstview Centennial CI lost their first exhibition game to Monarch Park on Thurs., Nov. 28, by a score of 3-1. We are all hoping our team will Show their real strength once the BOBBY vs: m COME LET'S LIVE A LITTLE Saddened by death Complete shows) dalty at 7 and, 9:10. Sun. Mat - 1:30 and 3230, Eve. 7 ana,9:lo TECHNICOLM Success is never attained by staying awake at night, but by staying awake in the daytime. Worry never helped anyone - except a competitor. Representatives of the school have Contacted the immediate family to express their condolences. It collapsed burying them under tons of sand. Their bodies were dug out early Wednesday morning by frantically working men, a transistor radio still playing beside them. He, along with Elizabeth Osborne, 15, had agreed only Sunday to go steady. Tuesday they met in York's Jasper Park, in a cave.some boys had dug in a sandy hillside. saddened last' week to hear of the tragic death of Ron Aimoe. lb. a Grade 9 student here at Westview. He accused the Robarts government of refusing to lower the voting .age because "it is afraid the demonstrations outside the system would be translated into change within the system." vote the ballot might' become the riew form of protest rather than demonstrations, marches, and "other activities which sometimes lead to violence." hockey season is officially under way.. "The Entertayners" will play athesttoq's Christmas Dance, this new on Friday, Dec. 13. Coming December 19th . .The Beatles 013% mi: Hana, swimming" page! Bob Newhart Last Thursday York had a very exciting assembly. Mr. Todd who was once a teacher at York went to teach in Africa for three years. He is now a teacher at York and can tell us many stories of his trip. In t u'slaum: York's first hockey ‘the assembly he showed In games were wins, Last hiselider of the “in ind Monday, York defeated Explained than. Matty of Martin Grove 4-2. On the students would like to Friday athey' slaughtered Visit Africa after seeing York Number 90. The them. next game will be on Last Friday morning at Monday against East York. 7:15 about 60 girls turned LAKESHORE AT Clair) WESTON; can?! raw [clamp . 2594011 TNH‘I‘IES OOEON . amen , YeikiBihijtiiiiiiiiiie" Lakedroro First Men In The Moon Have Rocket Will Trad Starring Special Saturday Matinee Ono Complete Show At 1 pm. Motroeotor Last Friday morning " 7:15 about 60 girls turned out to play hockey. lAs well as serious practise, there was a lot of fun. We think possibly the girls could be better than the boys team; but then again that's just what the girls think. PANAVISION in MEmocowk Wmon Mysterious Island "The Purple Son" Han Rocket Will Travel Pius Live on Sun Tttttt

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