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Weston Times (1966), 12 Feb 1970, p. 3

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V," points to ponder by Dorothy Clare Kilburn There was something about her that was utterly charming; this slender little 94 year old lady whose eyes were like dark, luminous orbs set in parchment. She was lacking in that fretful peevishness and so often, accompanies old age. What was her secret? Get well wishes are ex- tended by the Company to Sherry Hall, who un- fortunately was hurt skating. +++ Have you heard about the Centre at Frank Oke School, at Alliance and Rockcliffe? This is a Drop-In for ages 13 to 19 each Friday and Saturday from 7-11 p.m., and has everything going - Before we can worship an object that object must first have stirred us, deeply with its beauty, its worthiness. The beauty of creation can stir us to wonder at the in- telligence of the great Creator but it is an encounter with His Son, Jesus Christ, that generates warm heart worship. He is the One who gets right into our living with us and shares His friendship with us, helping us to solve our problems, giving us a zest for living. I watched her many times as she entered church, as she attended the informal gathering of the women for the missionary meeting, which was, so obviously, her delight. Then one evening I found what it was that kept her so humble, so poised and serene. My question was answered in the expression on her face when she opened her purse and laid her missionary offering on the plate. Her face was tender with joy. (Her offering was a ten dollar bill which she had earned baby sitting.) Her secret lay in her joy in giving - giving from her meager income to the Lord whom she loved and worshipped. His compassion generates our worship when we realize margaret leeper 2tb6394 Girl Guides of 106 Com- crafts, sports, records, films pany, together with two etc. Something to do, and Guides from Mth Company, somewhere to go, and the enjoyed a winter weekend at . membershiip is only $1.00 a Camp Ma-Kee-Wa. recently, year. and had good fun Another similar Drop-In is tobogganing and skiing. held at the Fairbank Senior Stephanie Lawson was publicschool at Eglinton ahd enrolled at a campfire Dufferin, same evenings and ceremony. same time. Both are soon. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, mo Featured are the works of Walter Sunahara, Bert Wreford, J o Rothfels, Harold Norrington, Joan Donnelly, Pat Fairhead, Julius Grif- fith, Alex Millar, Ruby Millsap, Judith and Viktor Tinkl and Kay Weber. The work of 12 Ontario artists is featured in a month long show at the Ontario Department of Education's youth and recreation branch offices at 559 Jarvis Street. The works include pencil drawings, linocut prints, oils, watercolors, lithographs, batik prints and sculpture. All the artists are instructors in local and regional courses sponsored by the youth and recreation branch. C _ There is no charge for the show which is open until 4 :45 pan. each day from Monday to Friday. The show closes mat-ch 7. Art display vreston, wanderings 2700, and the man to get in touch with is Gregory Speers if you want to know more. Otherwise, just drop in and see what's cooking. +++ It's heartening to know that Mayor Philip White made himself heard in no uncertain terms at a meeting same time. Both arfspon. sored by the Borough of York fights aryi, Recreation, 653- Another similar Drop-In is held at the Fairbank Senior public school at Eglinton and Dufferin, same evenings and that if we had been the only person in the world He would have come to earth to take the punishment for our wrong doing ... a punish- ment which meant a death on a cruel Cross. For the sincere Christian how true are the words of the apostle when He said, "We love Him because He first loved us." "T HE INCOME TAX PEOPLE" NEW LOCATION IN WESTON, NEXT TO WESTON POST OFFICE 2030 Weston Rd. 248-9244 784 Wilson Ave 630-8751 2036 [gington Ave. N. 749-3119 WAKE " Whether it's your long-wanted dream kitchen com- plete with built-ins . . . or some simple alterations to expand your rec room - whatever your plans, it pays to get our 'package' contract that includes all the plumb- ing, wiring, built-ins, etc. in Simpson's one low price. You deal direct with one of Canada's leading wholesale distributors - no 'middlemen' involved - and you get guaranteed satisfaction backed by an -internationally famous name: Youngstown Kitchens. Sure way to iiivis on renovation costs... INCOME iijrfl' GUARANYIE a We gumoMn Imam: pupomnou of only Nu "Nun- if we Inch any one“ that (on you any penalty or invert", n will pay the penalty or EMU?!"- OPEN TONIGHT bikini. COMPLETE RHURNS Weston residents may be heartened to hear the Mayor spoke out against these antiquated Iefboverg from horse and buggy days. Aside from the great danger they present, of which there have been numerous instances, the line-up of cars waiting for some interminable goods train to pass over the crossing is now a sight to see. And pedestrians either freeze or fry according to the season. Said Mayor White: "It's just another example of the Federal Government again closing its eyes to Metro." How many accidents will it take to open them up? +++ This autumn, Weston Collegiate Institute on William St. as we now know it, is due for demolition. High on Metro's list of obsolete schools, its central core, built in 1912, has been con- demned by fire marshals. of Metro Executive recently. Transport Minittter Don Jamieson’s letter, tuning down Metro's request for more money for the elimination of grade crossings angered the executive, and Mayor White declared it would set back the program of removing railroad crossings by 10 years. Don’t Hum: AROUND figuring your own +++ Support the research and education programmes of your Heart Foundation through your generous gift to the HeartFund cam. Damn under construction in the adjacent football field at a cost of $5,100,000 and is to be the Showcase of York’s re- vamped school system. sum to house 1,4000 students, it will include a double gymnasium, Anewschoolhasbeen swimming pool, resource centre, design centre and shops geared to advancing technology. Qualified students, selected tor academic standing and willingness to learn, will be given tree rein to develop projects and arrange their own timetables. A 16,000 book library resource centre 3]} NOW IN FULL SWING LADIES STYLE SHOES Ft 1/2 PRICE '8.88 1/2 PRICE a . ttcl-lil FLATS $50. 5:3!“ 8 2" Open Thursday and F riday Evenings 1915 Weston Rd. at Lawrence ---- 241-0462 BECK SHOES WHERE YOU BUY Till BEST '0. LESS We! A great deal is going into this new showcase. We ex- pect something pretty special to come out. Demolition of the old building, witha history of 113 years may bring a pans to the hearts of former graduates of earlier and simpler years. will encguage browsing.

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