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For the first time in the history of York Teacher‘s @ Federation, at a general meeting of both men and women teachers held in Fairbank Public school on February 11, assent was given to the formation of an amalgamated York teacher‘s group. CHANGE OF DATE FOR FAMILY FUN NIGHT Please note that the, Family Fun Night that was ‘to be held last Saturday night at Mount Dennis United Church was cancelled and will be held THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1969 Almost 500 women teachers, members of the 30,000 â€"â€" member Federation . of Women Teachers‘ Associations of Ontario attended the Federation‘s annual February Conference in Toronto, February 14â€"16 at the Westbury Hotel. he theme this year was "Concern‘‘, and delegates heard scholars, journalists, sociologists, a psychiatrist, social workers, and other authorities discuss a variety of current social problems. Attending from the borough of York were: Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Dennis Ave. Public School, Miss Jean Glassford of Fairbank Senior, ~Anne Wilson of Fairbank Senior and Miss Bess Sinclair, Assistant Music Supervisor for York schools. Speakers at the Conference included the controversial John ‘Brown, whose methods of treating emotionally disturbed children were hotly debated. Dr. Herman Stein, newly appointed Dean of the School of Social Work, Columbia University, New Y ork,. traced the development of children‘s rights through history. A panel composed of CBC _ personality â€" Warren Davis, writers June Callwood and Dennis Braithwaite, University of Toronto official J.R.H..â€" Morgin and Rochdale College spokesman . Rick Waern debated the rights of individuals in a mass society. The delegates also heard Rabbi Stuart Rosenberg speaking on the situation in the Middle East. YORK MEN AND WOMEN TEACHERS AMALGAMATE At last the men and women teachers are getting together reports York teacher, Ellin Tropea. For. over 50 years, reports Ellin, the men and women teachers of the borough of York have carried on all business and negotiations separately. YORKETTE OPEN HOUSE For those who like to see the Yorkettes in action the opportunity will present itself on» Rursday Evening March 6 when the Yorkettes are holding Parents Night and Open House in. Runnymede Collegiate, Jane Street at 8 p.m. reports Margaret Nelson. Everyone is welcome to come out and see the girls put on their routines and demonstration of their achievements in the past season. Te Feal The fun night has been planned for members and families of the church to get together and have a good time. There will be a pot lunch supper followed by a social evening of song and games. A baby sitting service will be provided so mom and dad can join the fun, Minister is Rev. H.J. McAvoy. CWL ST. PATRICK‘S DAY SOCIAL Our correspondent, Noberta King, keeps us up to date on‘"the happenings at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Women‘s League. instead qn Saturday March 1st at 6 p.m. in the Mount Dennis Church hall, Guestville Avenue. There will be lively entertainment with an orchestra playing for both modern and old time dancing. Father P.J. McCarroll attended the Conference of Priests held recently in Ottawa and at the recent CWmeeting told some of the highlights of the conference. These busy ladies have planned a St. Patrick‘s day Social to be held on Friday March 14 in the church hall, Mount Dennis. An artist of note is Father McCarroll and he presented ~one of his oil paintings (a floral arrangement) to Mrs. Pat Madden as an attendance prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Annie Scott MOUNT DENNIS LEGION ST. PATRICK DANCE A ‘lively St. Patrick‘s Dance is planned by the entertainment committee of Mount Dennis. Branch 31 Royal Canadian Legion. Chairman is Alex McQueen. The dance will be held in the legion ‘hall, Weston Road. The St. Putrick‘s dance is always a success so get your tickets early from any â€"member of the committee or at the legion hall, or phone 769â€"2758. The Riverview division of Girl Guides: are sponsoring the Toronto Chapter of the "Sweet Adelines‘" in Runnymede Collegiate on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. It will be a gay night for the Irish and everyone who would like to be. Everyone is welcome. GUIDES PRESENT "SWEET ADELINES" The Sweet Adelines are a real swinging ladies Barber Shop Quartet. They have won competitions in the United States as well as Canada. Here is an opportunity to enjoy an evening out and help the guides in the district at the same time. Phone 769â€"3766 for tickets. MOUNT DENNIS wWORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICES The Mount Dennis area churches are observing their World Day of Prayer Service this year at Mount Dennis Baptist Church, Weston Road, on Friday March 7. This will be an evening meeting starting at 8 p.m. Members from all Mount Dennis Churches will be participating. Speaker will: be Mrs. Captain R. Zwicher of the Salvation Army â€" Citadel. Guest soloist is Mrs. C. Boyd. The first interâ€"denominâ€" ational prayer meeting in Canada was held in 1919. Last year services were held Spring Maple Leaf and Amesbury holiday By Peg Grant 241 â€"5978 Girls and boys ages: 6 years to 11 years old, can look forward to a Special Holiday Treat during= the winter ~term vacation, March 17 to March 21. The North York Parks and Recreation Department is offering an exciting funâ€"filled Holid ay Happenings program at Northview â€"Secondary School each day from 9:00 am. to 3:30 p.m. during the vacation period. This is an experimental project. If it is successful as officials expect it to be, additional locations will be added next year. The program will be varied daily with gym activities, arts and. crafts, swimming,> ice skating, movies, a special trip, and many more activities, supervised by qualified leaders. happenings Each girl and boy will be required to bring a noon luch. Beverage will be supplied each day by the Department. Registrations for this program can be mailed to the North York Parks and Recreation â€" Department, 5000 Yonge Street, Willowdale or by registering in person at the Swimming Pool office at the Northview Heights Secondary School, 550 Finch Ave. West from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 and . March 8, 1969. The registration fee is $10.00 per person. Further information can be obtained from Shelly Bender or Ron Durham at the Parks and Recreation office. 2254611 local 364. in more than communities across C and in over 140 cou: Programs are printe French, Chinese, Jap as well as English a: Braille. The theme of this | services, which The theme of this year‘s services," which was prepared by women from seven African countries, is ‘"‘Growing together in Christ". A new feature is the inclusion of an African spiritual "Kum Ba Yah". 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION It was a happy occasion for Barbara and Orv. LeSarge of Langden Avenue on Thursday evening, February 13, when their seven children helped them celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary. It was a proud moment for daughters: Anne, Helen, Barbara, Jane, Patricia, and sons: Tom and Bill. All are still living at home. ART EXHIBITION An _ exhibition of paintings in oils and acrylics is on view at the Richview Library. Artist is John H. Body, The family hosted their parents at an Anniversary party at the Hook and Ladder Room, Beverley Hills Hotel. The : evening included dinner and entertainment. Barbara was presented with an Orchid corsage and they were both thrilled with the gift of a photo of their seven children. During the evening a large anniversary cake, shooting off sparklers in all directions was carried into the darkened room. THE WESTON TIMES an 3000 oss Canada ) countries. printed in , Japanese ish and in Over the past year, since I began working full time, 1 have been _ finding. it increasingly more difficult to find the time necessary to collect items for this column, and indeed finding the time on a Monday evening to actually put into print, all the new items. I am not one who enjoys doing : things by halves. When I get involved, 1 really get involved, and thus to continue doing the things that I enjoy, I want to do them well. Since last October, I have embarked on a career with the Torontoâ€"North York Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society as Residential Organizer, and am enjoying every minute of it. It is wonderful to be able to work with people who are giving of themselves (their time, talents and blood) for others. By taking on this work full time, I am finding that I am unable to cope with writing this weekly column, and thus, regretfully, I am having to give it up. It isn‘t an easy decision to make, as I have been doing this weekly (holidays excepted) since October, 1963. However, with the approval of the Weston Times, I would like to continue to cover the North York Board of Education meetings and keep the readers informed on what is happening on this very important subject. I would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to carry on this column so that the residents of the Maple Leaf and Amesbury area can be kept upâ€"toâ€"date N fla&'etze HAIR STYLISTS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT with the . local news. Of course, 1 would be more than pleased to help out in any way. PyX \ 4 4 See the complete Philips line for ‘69 on display .| in our showrdoom. ... "GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP" 1190 Weston Road 762â€"0086 VUâ€"RITE RADIO a~o TV SERVICE ¢¢ Car insurance due? 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