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Weston Times (1966), 19 Dec 1968, p. 20

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At WCI sheets of paper announcing that there would be a walkout Wednesday were distributed to students. It invited teachers to join the protests too. The anonymous leaflet said a two-week extension of the school year would result in many dire consequences including: a shorter summer work period for ambitious students; university students getting all the best jobs; a rush to get exams marked, meaning more marking errors and possibly more failures and so on. Forty-five young people from Riverside United Church went to the Kipling Acres Home for the Aged Saturday evening to sing carols for the residents and visit with them. The elderly as well as the young folk so enjoyed the evening that they have planned a return visit in February. On their return they went to the church for refreshments served by some of the mothers of the group. first Emery cubs and 278A brownies are going to Laughlen lodge, Elm St. this Saturday to ‘visit the residents and take them a bit of Christmas cheer in the form of gifts, sing song and a skit or two. At a recent meeting of the lst Emery cubs, Mark Pe 1i gton, John Breeze, A13!“ Simpson' and David Pelltier were invested by leader Les Brown. Last evening was the Christmas party and closing-of cubs until January 8. . David Reed, Orillia, has returned to his home after spending some time with Continued from Page I because the new regulation has not yet been explained to North York principals. STUDENTS WANT EXTRA HOLIDAYS AT 60 M.P.H. At 60 mph, if a sudden emergency arises, the average alert driver will have travelled 66 feet before his foot starts to move towards the brake, says the Ontario Safety League. The heads of at least two schools are against the student revolt if it disrupts classroom learning. Principals at both Weston collegiate and York Memorial asked students to report to school rather than parade about the streets shouting slogans. In compliance with a resolution of Council at in meeting held Monday, December 2, 1968, I hereby proclaim THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1968 e CIVIC HOLIDAY to be known no BOXIN_G DAY In the Donut! ot North York for the comm year and call upon ell cltlnns to mvern mm accordingly. Jane. o. Service, .- - "0t1Allltlm0N BOXING BAY THURSDAY, December 26, 1968 BOROUGH OF NORTH YORK his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Link, Jodphur Blvd. and while here he attended George Brown college taking an apprenticeship " an WESTON TRAVEl SERVICE 1912 Weston Rd. - On The Westlaw Bldg.) GOING OVERSEAS? t BOOK NOW AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Phone 244-5324 ebcuiciu. Ho pasaed his course with honou. THE WESTON TIMES ieymmzéfiiiiiézggw-182I; -"""e-e-e"""-""_' is 0 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1968

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