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O i# & 2 o PA } peee _ Jack Newton THURSDAY, NOVEMBER #7, 1969 York‘s Civic election is in full swing. Its off to an election meeting every night until election day on Dec. 1. Attention is on the two way campaign between York controllers Wesley Bodâ€" dington and Philip White for mayor since Mayor Jack Mould has stepped out of political life. Next in interest is the four way contest between civic veterans for the two seats as controller in the borough. In close battle are Aldermen Chris Tonks, James Trimbee and Douglas Saunders with Denis Shute, secretary of the York Federation of Ratepavyers. In a report to parents, North York‘s ward two inâ€" cumbent â€" trustee â€" Jack Newton reminds voters that the schools are clean wellâ€" staffed and wellâ€"equipped. He said that brick additions are now included in the 1970 budget for George Anderson, Maple Leaf and C. R. Marchant schools. Trustee seeks reâ€"election He claims that he kept his 1967 promise to try and stabilize taxes, and quotes figures that support only a 7 percent increase in three years. He feels that this is reasonable. As to future taxes, he says frankly that it will be difâ€" ficult to hold the line. He feels that they will be doing well to get through 1970 with a twb percent increase but hopes that they will level off in 1971 and 1972. Trustee hopeful Mr. Newton‘s stand on religious education in public schools is quite definite. He favors the present program of the Lord‘s Prayer, Bible readings and the national anthem. He also feels that the program could be imâ€" proved upon. He contends that the removal of religious education in schools would ruin our standards of conâ€" duct. In a special note to apartment dwellers, Mr. Newton reminds them that they are paying municipal taxes through rent. He asks them to exercise their franchise and make themâ€" selves heard by voting on December 1. . Planning, civic efficiency Ray Jones is making his first bid for a seat on York Board of Education for ward six. He is sales manager for a wholesale grocery and has lived in Weston for 24 years. He feels school taxes are out of hand and says the situation is caused by conâ€" struction of costly types of buildings, replacing existing buildings _ instead _ of Controller Philip White has the endorsement of the York Federation of Ratepayer Associations. Mr. Boddington, a former Weston mayor, is endorsed by The Weston Times. Mr. Boddington is considered by The shifting of civic seats has provided York with three newcomers Robert Hewitt and Gordon Keyes. In all five of â€" the â€" eight â€" borough aldermen for the 1970â€"1972 term of office,will not have served on the 1967â€"1969 council. Speaking on nomination night at the council chamâ€" bers, the real estate broker said he would do his level best to establish better communication â€" between rate payers and council if he is returned for a second term. Distaff Jack Gallichan is seeking reâ€"election as alderman in York‘s ward seven and is in favor of a TTC service from Porter Avenue development. Gallichan . seeks reâ€"election Sally Ann Kerman is tilting at a kingâ€"size windmill in trying to oust Val Scott from North York‘s board of education seat in ward one. She feels qualified to run for the post and has served as president of University Village Ratepayers‘ Association and has also worked on North York Social Planning Council. Although proud to live in the area, she says she is saddened by the lack of concern or knowledge of municipal and educational affairs by the average family. As a community leader she feels she must challenge acclamations to prevent issues being buried and ‘apathy to grow. More communication is needed between the board and residents, he says, and the present board is unaware of ward six needs and problems. He advocates high school courses brought in line with today‘s / business requirements as he feels too much time is spent at present on use of machines and not enough time spent on everyday office routine Jack Gallichan favor of high rise developâ€" some citizens and ratepayer officials to be too much in cerned about the protest of citizens over the influx of apartments in the comâ€" munity. Mr. Boddington stands in support of York‘s official recent election meeting audience that before the plan apartment developers could build anywhere in York providing they assembled three acres of land. Mr. Boddington said the official plan which has been submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board for apâ€" proval, designates exact locations where apartment development may be built in York. "I am proud we THE WESTON TIMES prepared the official plan," he told one audience. He said it restricts the location of apartment development and represents a big step toward preserving single family residential areas. 4 Mr. White is anxious to see planning stability and civic efficiency brought to York. He is promising a more efficient civic government for the borough and has recognized the need to have ®@ Factory to customer ©@ Custom quality paints ©® Wholesale prices ® Choice of 1,500 colours © Moneyâ€"back guarantes ©@ Driveâ€"in service Open Saturday A.M. 3775 Dundas West m â€" Est. 20 Â¥rs. 167â€"6162 issues the civic administration have to say. Denis Shute, board of control candidate, is astounded at the apathy of election. Douglas Saunders, THE NEARNESS OF ARMAGEDDON Bible Class Wednesdays . . . . . 8:15 P.M. Sunday School ... ... ... .. 9:45 A.M. Write Box 221, Weston, Ontario. CHRISTADELPHIANS SUNDAY at 7: P.M. Subject 695 Scarlett Rd. {(Just South of Lawrence Ave.) For Free Bible Study Courses worried about civic spending â€" and sees a need for tighter control over budgeting. Mr. Trimbee joins those who want a more efficient civic administration and imâ€" proved municipal services.