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. COUWQE“Infilifleé.__F¢Q.UGS* . report I was a visitor. to the Open House and voiced my opinion that it was a useless building and asked why it wasn't located in the township office so that the parkland could be saved for York Memorial if needed. I hope the people of York will remember in the coming election, the councillors who voted against this scandalous amount of spending. I was pleaseti to read in your paper the results of the voting on the proposed Education Centre for the Borough of York. " I am sure 'many taxpayers join me in thanking the councillors who voted this down, also the ratepayers associations for their efforts in fighting against this waste of money. One has only to understand Borough, of York politics to realize that Mr. Goodfellow, a former councillor who was soundly May I suggest that the Board of Education send their taxes out separately to enable the people to see where the money goes. Dear Madam, To the Editor: T In a Toronto daily newspaper dated August 29, 1969, it was reported that one of our firefighters said, and I quote, "that there were' only two men working on an aerial pamper, when there should be six. and only 31 on a Besides putting through a number of telephone calls to inquire as to the progress being made, I visited the site and talked with some Firefighters and citizens to express my regret on their harrowing experience. We all reads with dismay and concern of the events of this unfortunate lumber yard blaze which involved the courageous efforts, and the determination of our Firefighters with the assistance of those Firefighters of North York, Toronto and the many volunteers. Scandalous spending Dear Editor: I do believe the publicity after the fire at the Oliver Lumber Co. Ltd. on Hopewelt Avenue on August 28, 1969, deserves an accurate and truthful explanation, RK'? Answer to last week's puzzle 1iptepayer's commendation Yours truly, Mrs. M. Armstrong Jane Street. Controller White is to be commended for attempting to seek the facts. It may in the last election, his supporters Alderman Douglas Saunders and Cy Townsend ganged up on Controller Phil White in order to create false political propaganda. trounced by the ratepayers During my term on Council from 1959-1969, I am proud to have taken a part in the growth and strengthening of our forces from a shortage, " stated then, of approximately Unfortunately, the news media captioned their news article with the use of the word "probe", a word that I never uttered! The whole matter was. blown out of proportion and created another impression. To request a report is not unusual. Council members, with the consent of Council, often obtain reports and information from their Department Heads. I then put through a call and when I could not reach Chief C. Rigby, I spoke to Deputy Chief William Simpson. I advised him of the statements in the press and that I intended to ask for a report on the fire. crew when there should be fifty men when "irst came 50". Upon reading the to office, to what can be above statements, I, was considered ‘edeqnete sincerely perturbed both strength today. During my for the safety of the tenure of office, new citizens of York as well as equipment and vehicles our Firefighters. have been purchased and I then put through a call replaced. 3 MOS. FREE HOME SERVICE ' 1 YR. GUARANTEE on mass 3. mm " STEREOS , Ate djLill=j'ilit"ji"'iii'"6E _ mi" Stock ,rrltltltllll'Illttge.. ADMIRAl ','li',"rr',_'ru',,',, , BFDR99M§37 I 'ttmEtiriiEiiiCt SPEC. LOW, LOW PRICES' m 1969 moons aESTEltFlEll.llt - SOFA " BEDS All! MENUS CHOICE of Colors a, Fabrics m W955? well be that the ratepayers may decide to gang up on certain aldermen in the forthcoming municipal election. We need more men of Controller White's type in office. no man on our forces is placing his life in danger due to lack of equipment In 1962, I was requested to .eccompany Deputy Chief William Simpson to Chicago, U.S.A., to study, investigate and report back to Council on the new'fire halls being built and the latest equipment and vehicles being used. Subsequently to this, I served on the Fire Committee in 1964 which investigated the siting of stations in new locations. The result of which, was the building of two modern three-bay fire halls, one on Jane Street and the other on Oakwood Avenue, to replace the antiquated, cramped quarters from which our Firefighters were working. I want to be assured that adequate staff is available when fighting fires'and that Sincerely yours, Jack Crawford, President, George Syme Ratepayers Assoc. $139. _ Tlarry -RMr- -aTir- ammum Zach um mop 1m mu: ST. "W" Ui0tt 248.0997 seek out the facts,‘ refute such statements, verify them, and that, through a report. If statements are made that question the adequacy of any department, then I believe it is the duty of an elected representative to seek out the facts," or refute such statements, or or inadequate manpower, and that the public is afforded the best firefighting services. CARS . . .HOUSES APARTMENTS OPENED COMPLETE KEY & LOCK SERVICE Reasonable Prices EMERGENCY SERVICE 15% DUPONT ST. 53-5281 1969 Weston Road Weston 241-1129 Full guarantee on motor, automatics. Free scope check with tune-up, free wheel alignment check and estimate. Courtesy car. 1778 Jane St. 247-6590 Marsh, (Sodding Chartered Account»! 1730 Weston Road LOCKSMITHS Chartered Accountants ACCOUNTANTS AUTO REPAIRS Parcel Delivery Blu) DJSTRIBUTORS Walter's Garage 1199 WESTON RD. TORONTO " N EWSPAPER W.J. GALLICHAN REALTORS GALLICHAN LTD. , DELIVERY C.W. 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