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Weston Times (1966), 9 Apr 1970, p. 7

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Last Thursday was an event for the former Rae sisters as they were all together for the first time in 39 years. They are from left to right: Mrs. Chris McRobb, Rexdale; Mrs. Jean " ' 'Bowen, Weston; Mrs. Ina Sinclair, Mount Dennis; and Mrs. Cathy Irvine, Aberdeen Scotland. The three other sisters have brought Mrs. Irvine over to Canada for a six month visit. Mt. The petitions accompanied by a covering letter of ex- planation were mailed to; approximately 300 Presidents and Directors of Metro's largest business -mrc_opt!ralions; all Mayors, all Controllers, all Aldermen and all Board of Education Trustees in Metro; the leaders of every Church and Synagogue in Metro; all the branches of every Service Club in Metro; the Prin- cipals of every High School, Junior High School and Public School in Metro; every Pharmacy in Metro; all Members of Parliament and all Members of the Ontario Legislature. THURSDAY, APRIL t, 1870 More than 150,000 people are expected to sign a Metro wide petition against the legalization of marijuana. Over 3,000 petitions, each one capable of bearing 50 signatures were mailed at a press conference Monday by Ronald Summers North York School Trustee, in- novator of the project. It's fun to help others the philosophers say. The Junior Auxiliary of the Canadian Cancer Society will prove it again this year when they present their annual fashion Mr. Summers feels that although it is not a cure to Ihow on Thursday, April 9 at the Inn on the Park. Called Mannequinn, the show will feature the latest designs for the 70's by Claire Hadda, Elen Henderson, Maggy Reeves, Norman Rogul and David's Shoes. Toronto's top models will waltz down the runway to music by Canada's Pied Piper of Music, Bobby Gimby. Instead of the usual type of commentary, Mary McInnis will hostess a TV- show-style panel of the designers themselves, telling the audience the secrets behind the designs, giving information about fabric, and discussing their ideas on the fashion story for the new decade. They even promise to discuss the new hemline lengths and try to help the audience decide which predicted length will predominate. In addition to this in- formation, guests will enjoy e delicious foods prepared y the master chef of the Inn on the Park. If they attend the 1 pan. Show. they will Fashion Show the drug problem, this Petition is the first step towards preventing further spread. The petitions bearing all the signatures will be presented in Ottawa to Health and Welfare Minister the Honourable John Munro by Mr. Summers. Summers calls his movement, CALM - Committee Against Legalization of Marijuana and he kept his calm at Monday's conference when confronted with a delegation of five students who opposed his views. Summers debated the issue with them, insisting that they stick to facts and not philosophies. One student commented, "The police know we use it - but they don't bother us." The financial burden of mailing and producing the petitions and letters has been assumed by Summers himself. "If you don't believe in an issue' enough to pay the financial cost if necessary" Summers said, "Then you don't have the courage of your convictions." have a evening dessert buffet and a full evening of entertainment. Tickets for both shows are $6, and are available through Mrs. G.C. Stirling, at 222- 6070, or from the Canadian Cancer Society offices, 22 Davisville Ave., 481-6171. Best of all, guests will know that while they are enjoying a good show and fabulous food, the proceeds will be going to help research to find a cure for cancer. Fireman David Anderson, 31, of Tottenham, died in a two-car crash Saturday four miles north of highway 7. Provincial police in Brampton said that' Mr. Anderson was northbound on Highway 50 when he lost control of his car near the intersection of Nashville Road. Driver of the second car, Ronald Bossert, M, of Bolton, was treated for minor injuries at Peel Memorial Hospital and released. The deceased was a fireman with the Borough of York for seven years. Fireman killed full lunch. In the guests will come at for an elaborate buffet and a full Kids under 14 years old in the Lanyard Rd area have a new thing. Rivalda Heights Ratepayers have organized a Fun Centre for them, each Tuesday night, from 7 to ' pan. at Daystrom Drive School. Admission is free and there is just a 15 cent charge for rental of games equipment. This pilot project - a first in North York offers active games and quiet pass-times for the kids, supervized by adults, but not organized. The kids can do whatever they want. finch to 401 Extra games equipment of all kinds - quiet games, sports equipment, bad- minton gear etc. are urgently needed. If you can help at all, please call Gary Rosen at 742-2245. PRE-SUMMER SWIMMING Children from 4 to 14 can learn to swim before the summer season, at a ten week series of lessons at Emery Collegiate, Classes are for one hour sessions, according to the age group each Saturday morning. Registration forms and further information are available from the "Y", 225- 7773. Hurry though, classes begin Saturday, April 18th. JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN Many local schools will again include Junior Kin- dergarten classes in the 1970- 71 curriculum. These are open to youngsters who Boylen makes drama finals Nelson A. Boylen Secon- dary School last week won the preliminary held at Weston Collegiate Institute in the Simpsons Collegiate Drama Festival. The win.. ning school defeated Weston and C.W. Jefferys with its presentation of "Phantasm" by Fiona Denzey.. igflg "ss,2"m .2 ES 1"“ ' Ai' 'P, lb, "iii'b5 / b' ETTA KETT MUGs & SKEETER WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL THEWESTONTIMES The quality goes in before the name goes ore reach their fourth birthday on or before December 31, 1970. . Schools are sending registration forms home with pupils but if you’d like further information about the program at your local school, call the Board of Education or your school office. THEGAL NEXTDOOR TGND, tired of scraping mud off two pre-schoolers twice a day and exasperated with the constant tracking of the backyard dirt through her kitchen declares she’s ready for a nervous break- down. "I'll have one, too" she promised me solemnly, "Just as soon asI find time." TAI. RADIO & APPLIANCES LTD 2520 KEELE ST. TORONTO 15, ONT. NORTH PARK has gently siggested that. if we can spare a moment from the "Crusade to Save the Parking Lot", we should mention our made-to-measure suit sate. So if you want a real nice suit for $103., please come in A before April 14. This Week our Bank Manager WESTON COLLEGIATE DRAW APRIL, 3rd To Support the Geographical Field Trip to the Province of Quebec Evelyn Parker, 22 Dalbeattie Ave. Third Prize, Ticket 1598 Jake Rumph, Jane Street First Prim, New 234 Norm Garbo“, 344 Weston Rd. Second Prize, Ticket 80 KEN JOHNS MEN’S WEAR mamas "tttttSt. tn-tet the Winners Of The m.” was ALL , u, SELF-DEFENSE. r Ile. '..f..r. N .6; asa l Q K’X‘fi Eti1a1 ' IEi! MM Fu' 'll'l'llgj h50 ox Riillt (fiii.i' 'iiii'iii:'t'Ci.i)::5rii,Sll, Tu " 'l?,,.,,,- :7} ii' , i'ist38ilil' E 4

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