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Weston Times (1966), 5 Dec 1968, p. 8

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, ll, il' M8 T In: wcalun Inn-co o o ' . B P Gr t Winter fun 1n North York Maple Leaf and Amesbury $43597? Winter activities are now in full swing " our North York indoor and outdoor this. it "aify makes yo? helicv'e that this season has arrived when you see all the youngsters out on the skating rink. ' The North York parks and recreation department has hockey schools now in progress and boys between the ages of 8 and 13 may join up. If you hurry, there should be openings for your son. Two sessions are featured each night at the artificial rinks, with the younger ones beginning at 6:30 and the 11-year-old and up holding their sesions from 7:45 to 9:00. These hockey schools, not only give the boys a chance to play competitive hockey, but also to learn basic hockey skills, with each boy getting lots of on and off ice instruction by very competent coaches. Toward the end of the season, local rinks have a play-off with other locations in North York, with crests being awarded to the winners. For boys and girls who want to learn to skate, there is a program for them at any of the indoor or outdoor rinks in 24orth York. If anyone is interested in these programs or any other winter sport, they should contact the parks and recreation department any weekday between 8:30 and 4:30 at 225-4611 (ask for this department). Public swimming and skating are also held all winter at the rinks and pools. Economical parents will take advantage of purchasing cards of tickets at 10 for $1.50 for children and 10 for $4.00 for adults. These can be purchased at your local pool or skating rink. FOr skating, the regular admission periods for the outdoor rinks are Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00, Saturdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 -' 11:00. Skating on Sundays is from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Roger Shute of Church St., Weston, is the proud winner of a trip for two to England; courtesy of Odeon Theatres of Canada Ltd. Mr. Shute is a regular patron of the Odeon Weston Theatre. A native of England he has not been back to his homeland since 1966. Bob Campbell, manager of the Weston theatre wishes Mr. Shute an enioyable trip back home. Heart Lake, five miles north of Highway 7 at east limits of Brampton, - skiing for children and beginners, skating at no charge at the outdoor York study Wins trip to England York Alderman Cyril Townsend will be York's representative on a committee being set up by North York to study and review the Metro Toronto government system. It will be a six month study with North York sending out a general questionnaire to all Metro municipalities early in l969. from 3:30 to 5:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays. F If you would like a copy of the . Aquatic and Recreation program arranged by your parks and recreation department, or any further information, just give them a call. They will be pleased to hear from you. _ Grandmothers of the bride and groom, Fall flowers and velvet gowns added their own special touch to the wedding of Elizabeth Jeanne (Beth), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Rochester, Oakbank Rd., Thornhill and Wayne Gilmour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ormie R. Henry, William St., Weston, in St. George's Anglican Church, Canterbury Place, Willowdale, recently. Mrs. A. Rochester of Willowdale (groom's grandmother) and Mrs. Hilda Greer of Weston (bride's grandmother) as well as other relatives and friends from several points in Ontario were also present. C a n o n J o h n R . Thompson performed the ceremony and organist Thomas Bretney provided the music in srsetting of small feathered yellow mums. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was radiant in an A-line long-sleeved white peau de soie gown with a train and lace-trimmed neckline and bodice, and a ring-head- piece caught to a veil. She carried yellow sweetheart roses, ivy, baby's breath and stephanotis. Matron of honor Mrs. Cathy Prentice, bridesmaids Mrs. June Campbell (groom's sister) and Kathy Webster, and junior bridesmaid Lynn-Ann Watters (bride's cousin) wore straight-line kelly green velvet-trimmed gowns with white lace at the bodice, elbow-length bell sleeves, floppy velvet bows with white lace trim worn at back of their upswept hair-styles, and matching green satin shoes. All carried pale yellow carnations and greenery. Best man was Fred Osther and ushers were G.K. Doan, Wesley Rochester (bride's brother) and Dennis Kidd (groom's cousin). The bride's mother wore a peacock blue velvet suit with matching shoes and hat, and a pale blue orchid corsage. . The grbom’s mother chose a tuby red velvet suit with matching shoes and hat and wore a pink tiger- lily orchid corsage. After a reception; in Thornhill Country Club the couple left on a honeymoon trip to U.S.A. The bride was attired in a rust velvet coat dress with gold velvet hat. Her purse, shoes and gloves were in tones of brown. They reside in Wiiiowdale. ve---- Eam- WW wedding Readers of the Weston Times will probably be aware of Gordon Risk's involvement in politics. Cord is an ex-member of the North York board of education, and is currently president of the York West Liberal Association. Over the past few months, Gord Risk, a resident pt Kirby Road in the Downsview area, has Now Double Diamond Distributors have been working for various newspapers and advertisers about the area for some time n.ow. To date, they have done a class A.l type job and have to be complimented for their effort. Just like the rock of ages, Rocky, owner manager of Double Diamond Distributors is just as reliable. The rock of ages that l refer to, is the one that all ladies of all ages demand, the diamond. The only thing better than one diamond is two. When you do business with Double Diamond you get two, Rocky Derocchis and LC. Smith, his right hand man. Now in. the newspaper business, it is the same as most other businesses. Your message or product has to reach the people. Your message-is lost when it is destroyed by persons who are unable to .complete a distribution on time. Double Diamond have the reputation of fast as well as thorough service. Another thing to consider at this time is the heavy mails carried by the ifostmen. lt .could mean many dollars to you, if your advertising piece should get hung up in the Christmas mails. Double Diamond will get it through, in time. When you see a pile of literature burning in a ditch, rest assured .it is not yours when Mr. Derocchis or Smith are in control. , Here is a case where one call will do it all. Don't take our word for it. Give them i, try and see for yourself. You‘ll sure be glad that you did. Now if you ar'e in the need of an organization such as Double Diamond Distributors, pick up the phone and give them a call, by dialing 249-9900. Hy thc way how are your Christmas shopping plans coming along? Readers of the Weston limes will be pleased to know that thc " imcs ad starr Is working on their annual PrcA'ttr'mttmm Shopping Supplement 'l'hik‘wlll be Int-laden: Mr. and Mrs. WAYNE G. HENRY THE WESTON TIMES been campaigning for councillor in Vaughan Township. Seven candidates were nominated, with five to be elected. Our congratulations to Gord on polling the highest number of votes' of all seven candidates at the municipal elections, Monday of this week, thus becoming one of Vaugh Township's councillors. The group committee and mothers' auxiliary of the 1st Maple Leaf cub and scout troop are celebrating their 20th anniversary this week, with a joint meeting of the two groups. The auxiliary, group committee and the troop have been meeting at Maple Leaf school over the years, and have seen many boys taking advantage of the training given in scouting. Some of the boys have gone on to become leaders themselves and others have WESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH How about a subscription to the Weston Times as an extra little gift for a member of the family or a friend who has moved out of the area? There is a handy subscription blank on one of the pages which you can fill in quite easily and for the recipient it will be like receiving a letter from home every week for a year. For carrier delivery justt pick up the phone and call John Cronin at 249-7641. He will be surevto see that your paper arrives every Thursday, and some young carrier boy will be happy to have an extra customer. - with the regular paper, on December Sth. The boys hope to have it packed with some of the finest Christmas shopping values ever offered from the Weston area. Merchants please nule . '.1 the supplement will he. delivered to 30,000 liomes in your trading area! Do you belong to a club or group that could use some publicity? Or perhaps there was a special happening in the area in which you live -- give the fimes a call. The staff will be happy to record the details in their next edition. Remember the Times is a community newspaper, and must rely on Weston community happenings to fill its pages. Need extra money for the holiday season ahead? Why not advertise those items" you no longer use, with a Times Classified ad! It's easy to buy, sell or swap with a small word ad. For assistance with wording call “Classified advertising 24l-52l 2." Many a home has a treasure trove of unused items lying forgotten in attic or basement. While we are on the subject. don't forget the Shoppers Guidelines. Many an item has remained. on the store shelf for want of a good write-up to introduce it to the right consumer. If you have snhiething new to tell ulmut give us a call at the Weston Times. The results will amaze you . . . the mes will please you! CENTRAl UNITED CHURCH Weston Wad at King St. Advent and Christmas Services _ CROSS STREET AT CHURCH smear Minisier Rev. RU. Bone. BLA. 241-1571 201-9533 Sunday, December 8th, 1968 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship T (Sacrament of Baptism) 9:45 a.m. - Junior & Intermediate ' 10:00 a.m. - Pax Bible Class 11:00 a.m. - Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Crib Corner THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, ami just become batter citizens because of the training they have received. _ - - I was very sorry indeed, to hear of the illness of Les Stewart, a former vice-principal of Maple Leaf school. Mr. Stewart was in this post at the time Walter Lavender was principal, and from there he went on to become, principal of Joyce Parkway, and then on, to Cornelius Parkway pulflic school. He is a patient in Northwestern general hospital.

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