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Metro Tornoto‘s most successful ~ever United Appeal went over the top on Thursday, Nov. 6 with an announced total of $12,112,885 or 100.1 per cent of the $12,100,000 goal. ‘Campaign chairman L. G. Rector, in announcing the figure, pointed out that of the total $10,593,811 has already been received in cash or in pledges payable through 1970. by Bill Waicus f ‘B‘n The entire school listened ha attentively last week as John _ 5¢ M. Porter, president @at n Sheridan College, announced _ ce quite enthusiastically that fe Westview â€" our Westview of _ 5 two years running â€" was , officially open! aod UA over the top Board dignitaries, local politicans â€" and _ clergy composed the platform party and in one of those odd ocâ€" curances that not so frequently graces openings of this kind â€" the entire student body actively took part in what would normally amount to a small, formal gathering. The $12,100,000 goal was the highest in the history of the Metro Toronto United Appeal and the highest one in Canada. In second place was Montreal with $10,530,000 raised last spring. Vanâ€" couver is in third place with a goal of $3,900,000 followed by Winnipeg with $3,294,000. Toronto‘s achievement places it as the only Canadian city in the top eleven among United Apâ€" peals in North American and fifth among them in per capita giving. "It may seem rather strange that we are opening the school officially when it is in its third year of operation,"‘ remarked Bruce ‘‘More people than ever have given to this camâ€" paign,‘" said Mr. Rector, "and the public of every Borough and the City of Metro Toronto warrant our gratitude and thanks on behalf of the 75 participating organizations in the appeal. Despite our record achievement we must not overlook the fact that this total raised today does not meet the budgetted needs of the agencies which amounted to $12,400,000. _ Experience is essential if North Yorkers are to be adequately represented on Board of Control, Irving Paisley said this week. Aside from himself and one other candidate, there is serious shortage of experience among the wouldâ€"be conâ€" Experienced controllers essential says Paisley Westview Centennial opened The ceremony included presentation of the key by Murry Legge, architect, to Bruce Bone, Board Chairâ€" man. Rabbi H. Lerner, Father Ermanno Bulfon and Reverend Wm. C. MacLellan directed the dedication of the building. Student Council president, Gord McKay, received the Auditorium Bible from Trustee Robert Bradley. Controller Basil H. Hall brought greetings from ~the Borough. When painting small pieces such as tables and chairs, your basement workâ€" bench is an invaluable aid. The _ Canadian Paint Manufacturers Association suggests that you do the underneath surfaces first, by placing them upside down on the bench. The, turn the piece right side up and finish painting. A bench makes it easier to cover evenly â€" and you‘ll be able to spot paint drips and missed areas quickly, too. Bricks and thick, unâ€" finished pine planks are an inexpensive solution to needed _ bookcases _ or shelving. Before assembling your bookcase, give the ‘‘Millions of dollars depend on the decisions of Board of Control, and the business of municipal government has become more involved than anyone, a few years ago, thought it could be," said Mr. Paisley. "A person really needs an apâ€" prenticeship on council before he stands as a conâ€" troller. Even then, Metro politics is a hurly burly afâ€" fair and North York, though C. Bone, Chairman of the Board of Education, ‘"but we had considered opening the school on completion of the new addition. However, as certain delays took place, we felt that the official opening should be held this year." BASEMENT WORKBENCH A MUST FOR PAINTERS enamel and the bricks a coat of latex paint, suggests the. Canadian Paint Manufacâ€" turers Association. Both paints: are available in a wide range of colors so that your useful bookcase can become a decorator‘s item, John M. Porter, president of Sheridan College and trollers. Eight have no exâ€" perience at all, he said. ‘‘Three controllers are not standing again. One, of course, is Basil Hall, who is candidate for mayor," said Mr. Paisley. BRICKS, BOARDS, PAINT â€" A BOOKCASE #0@0@@000@9@0@9@0@9@900@00000% 000000000 000000 0 0 0 000 FA ST CA R WA S H As well as receiving board recognition, the opéning coincided with the comâ€" mencement of construction. The addition to the school (which will make Westview the largest secondary school in North York) will include an additional gym, music and art rooms, 144 seat lecture: theatre, open complexes for teaching of geography and sciences, a 6,225 square foot resource centre and remedial reading formerly a principal at Downsview S.S., directed many of his remarks to the students and concluded by saying; ‘"‘may the enâ€" thusiastic commitment to the total school program which you have established always remain an integral part of the Westview Cenâ€" tennial tradition." Mr. Paisley served nine years on Council, working on most of the committees, and then put in two years as a controller. rooms among many others. Students _ have been especially pleased to learn that an attractive swimming pool will be part of the adâ€" dition. The present 1,146 student body will soar upon completion to 2,050 by ‘September, 1970. ~ ++ + Someone (not a teenager) once said, "the only sure things in this life are death and taxes." Exams begin tomorrow and continue all next week. it is the largest Borough, may speak with a weak voice unless controllers representing the Borough are â€" determined and knowledgeable." _ 1865 WESTON RD. (South of Lawrence) wWEST END FAR WASH 75¢ With 18 Gallons 1.00 With 15 Gallons 1.25 With 12 Gallons With gas the wash costs on Mon thru Thurs 4. The public should be given a full financial acâ€" counting of trips by trustees to conventions, particularly to conventions held outside Ontario and Canada. 5. A full investigation into the use of drugs by students must be intiated at once. 6. More lay personnel 2. All citizens should be informed of their right to address the Board of Education and attend public meetings of the Board. 3. There should be more PUBLIC meetings, and fewer private meetings, of the Board. 1. The taxpayer must get a full return for tax dollars, with no compromise on the quality of education. ‘"Let‘s improve the education of our children rather than impress the public with â€" elaborate buildings and frills." Margaret "Peg" Grant, candidate for school trustee in North York‘s ward two, sums it up this way: Thurs. & Fri. to 9 p.m. operation. North York Board of Education Trustee Robert B. Bradley is shown here presenting a bible to Student Council President Gordon McKay during the opening ceremonies. Seated in the front row l to r: Trustee Val Scott; Sheridan College President J. M. Porter ; Board of Education Chairman Bruce C. Bone; Director of Education D. L. Tough and Controller Basil Hall. Westview Centennial Secondary School was officially opened last week after two years of $1.50 With 9 Gallons $1.75 With 6 Gallons $2.00 With 3 Gallons EVENINGS Peg Grant‘s platform 248â€"5521 » 2 5 No gas by holding reportâ€"back meetings. As education reporter for the Weston Times during the past three years she attended Board of Education meetings and should be utilized in schools, giving teachers more time for research and teaching. Mrs. Grant pledges to keep the electorate fully informed of her activities as a trustee 1980 Weston Rd. Weston, Ontario Polls open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. after which time the ballots must be counted. Experience preferred. ' REMUNERATION for the satisfactory performance of duties Deputy Returning Officers $30.00 Poll Clerks $20.00 Apply to Mrs. P. Crowther, Clerk‘s Départment, TELEPHONE 225â€"4611, Ext. 329 between the hours of 8:30 a.m.â€"4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Holidays excepted. E. Roberts, Deputy Clerk Borough of North York PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW .. .. FOR THE FANTASTIC "UNIWIG" WANTED DEPUTY RETURNING OFFICERS AND POLL CLERKS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MONDAY., DECEMBER 1st, 1969 Appointments Not Always Necessary 5000 Yonge Street Willowdale, Ontario November, 1969 AND WIG CENTRE feels she is fully qualified to give a detailed picture of events there. Grant said she will devote: fullâ€"time to improving the quality of education received York. She is resign as organizer of North York Red Cross Blood Donor in North PAGE 3