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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1970 For example, it is now clear that many of the companies that have received government grants would have established their plants in the area in any event. To give just two cases. Westinghouse was given half a million dollars to settle in Orangeville, even though at the same time they closed a plant providing an equal amount of employment in Etobicoke. Orangeville, of course is an area where companies can pay lower wages than in Etobicoke, and from the point of view of Westinghouse the move probably made good economic sense, But why throw in half a million dollars to encourage a company to do something that they were going to do anyway. The second case __ Canada Wire and Cable moved from Leaside to Simcoe and got $187,500, a grant of public monies to When the EIO loan program was first an- nounced by the government, it was stated that the chief purpose of these so-called "forgiveable loans" would be to create employment in Ontario. This is a very worthwhile objective. However, and it is a big however, there have been some real problems along the road to achieving the objective. The Weston Tennis Club, under the presidency of Hugo Bain, opened its new season on the May holiday weekend, with many new members and four courts in operation. The Senior Team is now in "A" bracket of the League, and the first league game will be played Thur- sday, June 4. A Junior Team for players under 18 has been set up. Under the auspices of the Borough of York Recreation, there is tennis for beginners on Mondays and Wed- nesdays, 6-7230 p.m. at the Weston courts, and also at Smythe Park. A startling innovation being researched is the use of tracked, air cushion coaches, riding a few inches off the ground, and powered by linear-electric motors, which are now being tested in Europe. They are described by researchers, who have seen prototypes in France and England, as "glass boxes with car seats", powered by an electric magnet reaction between rail and coach which lifts the unit off the ground when power is ap- plied. +++ A group of researchers in a new branch of the Provincial Department of Highways is studying all forms of tran- sportation for the Metro area, and a report is ex- pected to be ready near the end of June. Express bus expansion of the present "GO" service is being planned, designed to persuade commuters to leave their cars at home in order to relieve congestion at stations; and a one-fare rate is expected to come into effect next fall. These are being con- sidered for service in an expanded "GO" system to serve the needs of Metro Clueenti,,,,,d?a,t1rb,,, Report weston wanderings Margaret leeper 241-6394 Taxes up in York Alderman Ben Nobleman said the borough ‘does not have enough money to supply services without look- ing for ways to increase assessment and obtaining higher grants from other government levels. He supported residents fights against further apartment buildings but said residents will have to make up the loss by paying higher taxes. Now the point is not so much that these companies moved to places like Orange- ville and Simcoe - these areas need more industry to be sure - but rather the point is that the E10 program is not doing what it is supposed to be doing - providing more jobs for the people of this province. It is interesting to note that to date only $15 million of the $35 million budgeted for the EIO program has been spent. This means that even if the program, if im- plemented, did result in a net gain of jobs, we still have a situation where this is not taking place. Donald C. MacDonald, MPP move from a high wage area to a low wage area. At a special budget session last week, York council increased the rate from 95 to 104.92 mills but blamed the raise on a jump in the whole- sale rate for Hydro. An assessment of a house at $4,000 will be $420 this year - up $40 over 1969. Board of Control had cut $1,385,000 from the proposed budget at an earlier meeting. Council boosted the budget on Saturday another $3,000 on a 7 to 2 vote in favor. Hugh Peacock, MPP for Windsor West, during the discussion of the estimates of the Department of Trade and Development showed very clearly what these figures mean in terms of a city like Cornwall. In Cornwall there is an 18 percent unemploy- ment rate, and obviously this is an area where the govern- ment must do something to allevite the lack of jobs. Higher taxes is the penalty York residents will have to pay for successfully prevent- ing construction of more apartment complexes. Yet of the 12 E10 loans listed for the Cornwall area, two have been withdrawn, another two have been post- poned, and a further two have been made to a com- pany which is in such serious economic straits that they In the meantime, Premier John Robart's Design for Development in the Toronto - Centred Region is in the works, and the researchers' report will be of great in.. terest to Metro. +++ Weston, tree-shaded and colourful in her spring dress, within 90 miles of Toronto, and all the major com- munities within the radius would be included in the extended service. The air- cushion coaches could be feasible for use in the system within five to ten years. is a pleasure to the eye. She smells purty, too __ away from the main arteries, that is. It was pointed out that behind the wasteland of the demolished corner of Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. some beautiful trees still survive the bulldozer. Part of the magnolia, thought to have been obliterated, shows life, and a spectacular copper beech and age-old horse chestnut tree, which is blooming magnificently. Whatever happened to the game of "conkers" which used to be so popular with the youngsters in the fall? A swinging chestnut on a string was intended to annihilate one held by an opponent. There was quite a bit of skill involved, but one suspects the game would not be sufficiently sophisticated today, unless perhaps the chestnuts were impregnated with TNT. Mr. Yaremko added that his department had just approved the Catholic Children' Aid budget of over $7 million. "That's a lotta dough," Mr. Yaremko said with amusement. With the province New Catholic CAS branch "The Provincial Govern- ment is taking strong steps to preserve our natural resources. As far as I am concerned, Ontari0's greatest resource is our people . . . our children, our most precious element," said the Minister of Social and Family Services. A Catholic Children's Aid Society program to decen- tralize facilities has culminated in new branch to serve North York residents. The Honourable John Yaremko, opened the new three-storey building yesterday at Sheppard Avenue east of Yonge Street. have not resulted in providing greater employ- ment. In other words, despite the press releases on E10, very little, if anything has been done to provide employment for the work force in Cornwall. Now this situation is repeated throughout the province, and since unem- ployment is still rising in Ontario, it is now obvious that E10 loans have not worked in terms of alleviat- ing this situation, and we will just have to try something else. There is no point, surely, in providing public funds to large foreign owned corpor- ations in order to enable them to settle in various parts of Ontario, when in fact that new settlement does not result in a net increase in jobs. Tell your mother and father that you want to learn to swim NOW. THE WESTON TIMES providing more than 75 per cent of this budget, the department had a concern for the welfare of the children and the strong positive program practised by the Metro Catholic Children's Aid is the type of "conservation" Department of Social and Family Ser- vices supports, commented the minister in his brief dedication address. Peter Smith, Kinghorn Crescent, received his honors BA in history and political science from Me Master University last month. Placing first in his course gained Peter a place on the Dean's honors list "for exceptional academic achievement." In September he goes to New York State University at Buffalo where he has been awarded a fellowship for research towards his doctral degree in political science. He will also be teaching Canadian political science at Buffalo. GETTING MARRIED? SALES . PARTS 2950 ISLINGTON AVE NORTH (Just South of Hwy.7) W0008Rl00E. 851-2292 - STATiON WAGONS . TDOOR HARDTOPS FULLY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS Also A Full Selection Of Reconditioned Used Cars NORTH Bldlllimllll OPEN Mon. to Thurs. 9 - 9 Fri. & Sat. 9 - 6 ' COACHES DTI COME ‘ TEST DRIVE - COMPARE FROM PHONE: 241-52M. SALES & SERVICE NOW AT YOUR DOORSTEP . SEDANS Enormous stacks of lumber, ready to ship, via water through Midland, to other lands, were fantastic in quantity and quality. How lovely is Ontari-ario?? We hope for more trips for our members. Pilot concerts will take place at Weston Memorial public school when Murray Ginsberg will be playing trombone for grades one and The Junior Women's Committee of the Toronto Symphony are launching a "Musicmaker Program" involving symphony musicians who will visit children in kindergarten, grades one, two and three to introduce them to musicians and their instruments. Homes and barns made with the enterprise of early settlers stood firmly yet, while neighbouring modern farm homes and implements were nearby, Small types in a Weston public school will be visited next week by a Pied Piper - playing a trombone. Early on May 26 we journeyed to Midland on two buses. We passed many trees and plants enveloped in multicoloured blossoms, tulips, tall trees, peaceful grazing fields and plowed and seeded lands. Musicmaker program $1929. Senior Citizens News ONLY AT WESTON TIMES As a service, the TIMES will publish free of charge a picture and written account of your :- wedding. Your friends in the community will be interested to read about it in the (No Down Payment If You Qualify) You could win a Color T. V. by, taking a test drive. TOYOTA Remember ... Clubs: Wed. . . . Bingo; Thurs . . . Euchre; Monday . . . Men's Club. Returning home via High- way27 and 400, we passed that super growing centre Holland Landing with. its black furrows paralleled as if by a checker board's patterned lines. Scenery, friends and sing-songs in the scenic beauty of Ontario - keeps us very grateful. THANK YOU FOLKS! A five minute question period is ended with a soothing final selection by the musicmaker. The children will be en- couraged to make music themselves by clapping, tapping swaying and directing in response to the rhythm. A recurring theme is played at several intervals throughout the 30 minute period reinforcing the musical experience. In the five minute in- troduction, the musicmaker will play his instrument then follow with an explanation encouraging the children to touch and participate. Forest fires cost Canada an average of $45,000,000 yearly in control and damage. 73 to 115 H.P. ' COUPES Phyllis Watts reporting. PAGE 3