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Weston Times (1966), 12 Dec 1968, p. 3

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if THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12. 19C The retirement of F. Roy Rutherford, superintendent of secondary schools for the borough of York. which he has served since his appointment in 1931 as a teacher, was made the occasion for a reception in his honour yesterday December ll from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Kids love conservation school. says Florence Gell Back in 1948 when Mrs. Gell was a York Township school trustee, she and a teacher from York Memorial Collegiate took a class for a three-day tenting outing on the banks of the Humber to study nature at first-hand. For the last 20 years, according to Florence Gell, chairman of MTRCA's information and education advisory board, the demand has been accelerating. Retiring superintendent joined system in 1931 EEEMPPEMEA (eller -3? [y,ifs.r.yieC:.,y/rr.tr__1 Officials of the school board, supervisory staff, past and present teaching staffs, and graduates of York Memorial C.l., where he was principal from 1949 to 1960, joined with his friends to pay him tribute. The new York Humber high school was a fitting place for the event, for this was his latest building project. The line-up is miles Ion; when it comes to student reservations for a week-end or week-long stay at Albion Hills natural science schools. The same thing applies to the other two Metro Toronto Region and Conservation Authority "outdoor classrooms", Cold Creek and Claremont conservation sites. The experience was such an overwhelming success that the school board gave the "go-ahead" to plans for developing the idea still further. "During the past school year Metro has sent 2,950 pupils and 440 teachers to take the 'conservation course'," Mrs. Gell said. Representation from the department of education, SAFETY IN SONG -- Even in the cold climate of Greenland, hot tempers flare among indignant Eskimos. Savage blood feuds. often involving several generations of a family. take place. Unsuccessful attempts lo ban this practice have been made. by substituting public satirical song duels between enemies. $18,000 to heat arena York has received approval from Metro for $18,400 in capital budget spending thatwill permit the installation of heating equipment in Lambton arena and construction of a new pavement on Lacey Ave. from Ewart Ave. to Camcron Ave. North York has also obtained Metro approval for a $47,000 expenditure on various sewers. the Ontario college of education, the Metro area school board, and of both the Ontario teachers' federation and the Ontario secondary school teachers' Although deeply involved in MTRCA affairs, the former York deputy reeve participates fully in her community and feels it would . be good if TURKEYS HAMS CHRISTMAS GIFT FRUIT BASKETS Fresh Packed After You Order! Celebrating their 49th Christmas in supplying the people of Weston and vicinity' with all fresh killed Turkeys, Geese, Capons, Ducks, Hams and a limited quantity of glazed hany. . The year round we carry top quality of all kin.ds of meats, groceries, vegetables and fruits. All our meats are Government inspected and graded Red & Blue Brands. ‘7 ilcjifi' 'iii.':?.) " " '.' c""' 1 Dremin d , 3 , if '. IF"" y'" ", "" Sausage Meat . aB, .8 T , For Stuffing I "CiiF" Your Christmas Poultry. We specialize in Home rrccrcr Scrvicc, cut as rcqucstcd wrapped and quick frown. also in BarB4) Poultry. 989.53 NOW! aostfy “we. F. J. BRIDGEMAN 8. SON I925 Weston Rd. WESTON 241-5 294 Seasons Best Wishes To All! FLORENCE GELL federation were also present, for his services were consistently sought and generously given far beyond the boundaries of his own borough. everybody did too. Will she run in the upcoming borough elections? "lt all depends," Mrs. Gell said. "I haven't made my mind up yet." Available At BRIDGMAN'S Throughout The Year. THE WESTON TIMES 1t8mrdrrvrmwrvie1istittdistte'e1tevtti.tirievm Egg.331.31.:-7.3.3.3:etc-333.3:-t-:~:-',-:-'_-:-:.:.:.5:-'..3.t.t.:.t.::.t-t.-.v.-.'.'.arrives-1.9? gggMayor takes dim viiswi.i.j'i. _':'::'..,!:"', of regional areas .ii..ii, iii..ii' surrounding Metro ii): “We will not be able to expand," was York Mayor Jack Mould’s comment about the provincial plan to establish three regional government structures, north, east and west, outside the Metro Toronto boundary. » The mayor pointed out that within five to 10 years all vacant land remaining in Metro, some in Etobicoke and some in Scarboro, will be covered with residential-commercial and industrial development. The major problem then facing Metro would be lakefront development and redevelopment of older areas in both the city and suburbs. Mr. Mould saw the regional government to the north being forced to come to Metro Toronto for water and sewer services since they are cut off from access to the lakefront. A. study by the Ontario Water Resources Commission is expected to indicate the best method of supplying water and sewer facilities for the Markham-Vaughan and York County region. The boxing in of Metro could md York's ambition to get a slice of North York and North York's hope of some day obtaining part of Vaughan and Markham Townships. "This is a retrograde step," declared the York mayor. He said the Vaughan-Mariharp areas At Wilf's we carry a complete line of Sporting Equipment to outfit e v e r y o n e in t h e family. . . .from Novice to Professional! Our stock of Ski Equipment is complete, shop for everyone from Toddler to Adult. FORE The GOlFER Looking for the unusual. . . .we carry a full selection of Pool Accessories, Cues - Chalk - And a Book on How To many othc We specialize in MacGregor golf clubs, balls, etc. Atlantic golf bags, assorted carts, etc. TEE OFF ttt Wlltr't Cir,iiiri" Jiriloii "'dsN'ly-t W . ' i' oiorics, Cues - Wlll'h' 1m a complete wlection of hockey tit 7 's - And " Book on cquip nt including pads. gloves, supports, )?g'f,, ro J'lay, Plus men n. C.C.M. and ifcspcier sticks y 'ifrr--scrr) , other IICHH . ' _ , . . qu' / . . ( \\ incl ding unrvud bladcs. / . . L , / . ' "rr/j 19 JOHN ST. WESTON PHONE 247-1301 , f O if'it; 'fll'i)jgfi,f' iiij9"' A _il, HOllAND STORE will just remain as rural dormatories of the Metro federation if they are not included in the Metro government system. Metro has the resource' and services for urban development. The new regional government would need 10 to 15 years to build up an adequate 'ltqMq3ttq3ttqytmtaMa3tt+ttaNq3ltq3tiaMa3tta3tttotq3tttE 2542 WESTON RD. 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