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Teaching weaving to small fry is just part of the job for youth leader Barbara Jefferson who is also Boylen Drop-m's representative from the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Research Foundation. Collen and Nick live in the residential area extending from Highway 401 down to Lawrence Ave. and from Jane St over toKeele. In this part of Downsview there are four parks, great for young kids; but for older ones they are nothing more than a "place to hang around. by Grelg Stewart To two teenagers who find the Boylen Drop-In Centre a refuge against "nothing to do" and “nowhere to go" the current controversy over dropins is depressing. Drop-Ins can be the place fo go' There will be no collection of garbage on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 1970. Pick up will be made on your next regular collection day, Thursday, September 10, 1970. Commercial areas receiving night pick up are requested to hold all waste indoors until the Tuesday evening following the holiday. HEATHDALE PETITIONERS Mr. Anthony answered that it was too late. "You can't turn back the clock when houses have already been soldfor redevelopment. You can't stop progress: ".. "-.r I _ "Cedarvale should look after the north side of the ravine and leave us alone," he concluded followed by a round of applause. He complained that the area had been allowed to deteriorate. Many homes were purchased for redevelopment and had fallen into disrepair. He urged council to see that the area was maintained and expressed the fear that Connaught Circle would be isolated if high rise were allowed. , Jules Berman, speaking for Cedarvale Ratepayers, protested the request for redevelopment in Heathdale - Claxton and said he thought it was a good area for people to raise families. Mayor White explained that redevelop- ment had been deleted because many were against it at public meetings held last fall. He said Spadina was not a sure thing at that time. The mayor said because of the proximity of the meeting on Sept. 9 it was not possible to take the plan back and go through the public meetings to amend it. "Why did council change the official plan to block in one and a half blocks?" he asked. "When I have the answer, then I'll stay home from the OMB." Mr. Anthony said good homes had been expropriated for the Spadina Expressway. Other areas around the Spadina are being redeveloped and Heathdale will be surrounded by apartments. The group was represented by Charles Anthony who said he had a petition signed by 71 per cent of the area's residents in favour of redevelopment. He said many of the homes had already been sold to developers and many people who had originally opposed high rise for the area were now in favour of it. A group from the Heathdale - Raglan - Claxton area presented a petition asking council to reconsider high rise for their area. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BOROUGH OF NORTH YORK Here" is é recap of what was said at the meeting: , After delegations were heard, each councillor spoke on the proposed amend- ments. The amendments passed with one opponent. The plan goes on to the OMB hearing Sept. 9 as amended. The amendments changed the working of the plan to more clearly separate low and high density areas to prevent the intrusion of one on the other and thus protect the single family homeowner. The special meeting was convened to hear ratepayers' views and to consider last minute amendments along the lines of those suggested by the York Federation of Ratepayers. Delegations of ratepayeis and last minute amendments were the final touches bestowed on York's official plan at a send- off meeting called by Mayor Philip White last week. Bert Stollard spoke for Humewood BOROUGH OF NORTH YORK GARBAGE C0u.ECTl0tl Failin high rise bid _ )iii, Before the drop-in opened teenagers had a choice of two things to do. They could go downtown by bus or hang around the cluster of stores on Rustic Road. Usually they did the latter because, says Nick, "That's where my friends were." Sixteen year- old Colleen told me about what she and her friends would do on a Saturday night: "We used to hitch. hike down to Lawrence, then back again, then back down to Lawrence.” Then the drop-in opened. Manning the drop-in are The mayor's amendments were in- troduced. He suggested changing one part of the plan from "low and medium density residential" to read "low density residen- tial" and further stipulated that only single family, semi-detached and duplex houses would be allowed in low density areas. ’ Apartments would only be allowed in areas designated for Phase 1 high density residential development and not in low density residential areas. Solicitor H.J. Boland replied that the Weston part of the plan went with the rest of the plan when application was made for the hearing. He said it was the decision of the OMB to separate the two. Weston will be heard once a bylaw for that area is passed, he said. Lois Lane of the Weston Ratepayers wanted to know why the Weston part of the plan would not be heard on Sept. 9. She said she had written to the OMB and had received a reply which stated application to hear Weston had not been made. Shute said the mayor's amendments were good but didn't go far enough. He said the federation wanted another informal meeting to discuss the plan. Mr. Shute countered: "Mr. Allen has a fixed mind in one way. This always happens, in these dialogues. He goes into these technical tirades." Mr. Shute suggested amendments to the plan that were in keeping with the mayor's proposed amendments. Planning Com- missioner Peter Allen commented on Mr. Shute's amendments, concurring with some, disagreeing with others. Some he felt were unnecessary. Denis Shute speaking for the York Federation of Ratepayers thanked the mayor for the meeting but said he was surprized the mayor's amendments should arise at such a late date when the federation had been suggesting them for 12 months. Mr. Stollard said he was surprized the mayor had acted so hastily on recom- mendations from York Federation while other ratepayers groups have been com- plaining for two years with no redress. "Is it possible that you could have so little un- derstanding of the plan when you voted for it last year that you needed this last minute suggestion to enlighten you and, through you, all the balance of council?" "Have wie as ratiepayers no security in the procedure set out in the planning legislation?" he asked. He said he was concerned about how many more changes might take place before the hearing on Sept. 9. 7 Ratepayers and supported Mr. Berman's stand. He complained about the mayor's proposed amendments not because of the motion itself but rather because the mayor saw nothing wrong with "proposing an amendment to the official plan for which notices have already gone out advising objectors to appear at the Municipal Board hearing." Alderman Gordon Keyes said he felt the In agreement with the North York Board of Education along with school principal, Bob Brock they have the use of a gym- nasium, two hallways, a cafetorium, and an office. The size of the staff limits the presence of one staff member to each area. Because of this, most of the time is taken up with supervision. Taking part in a game, discussion, or arts qualified youth workers whose job has been so great they have had little time to discover' if they are com- patible with each other. They are too busy establishing relationships with the kids, running programs, super- vising areas, facing the ever- present problems of drugs, and damage, working with virtually no community support and involvement. Few people in the com- munity come in to find out what it's all about. Two volunteer youth workers came in once, lasted about two weeks, and left never to return. "We could com- pletely isolate ‘ourselves from the community and not give a damn," one youth leader said, "but working with the community we could do so much more for these kids." e A continuing course in self-improvement. e Builds poise and confidence. 0 Offers training in effective communication and organization techniques. Dinner meetings twice monthly at Royal York Plaza beginning September 15. For Brochures and Information Call Ivy Davis 244-7091 Are you looking for something new and exciting this winter? Do you have problems when facing unfamiliar situations? Join INTERNATIONAL TOASTMISTRESS CLUBS Police say that thefts have increased in the area around Boylen nearly fifty percent in the past year. And then there's the drug problem. We are coming to a point where only a good, thorough scare, along with constant education will turn the tide of drug abuse and alienation in kids today. When it comes to, drugs or theft or damage, the old idea of teaching the kids responsibility doesn't always seem to work. An attempt was made by Director Phil Jones to make the kids realize that if anything was stolen or broken in the centre, it was stealing from a friend; or in this case, from each other. If a record player is stolen, everyone suffers without it. As a result of this type of philosophy, things began to happen. Locks that were broken were later paid for by the youngsters who did it. Broken table tennis bats were paid for by the kids. They began to feel it was and crafts, is sometimes cut short, but if members of the community came in and assisted, much more could be done. Skills are not im- portant; interest in what's going on is. Alderman Robert Hewitt said he had opposed the mayor's motion at the planning board the previous evening but was going along with it now to get the plan to the OMB. Alderman Jack Gallichan who had previously declined comment said the mayor's motion was a good one, but that it didn't really change anything. "This is as far as we should go," he said. He added that the Heathdale people could later apply for rezoning. The vote was 9ken. Aideianan Keyes was the only opposer. Mayor White said he regretted the lack of dialogue with the federation and said his concern was with stabilizing the residential areas. He said residents should not have to fear the intrusion of high rise in single family areas. "I feel confident we can go forward with a very good plan - better than the previous plan," he said. He said he supported the Rogers Road deletion but was not so sure about Heathdale. He suggested the residents take their petition to the OMB. Alderman Ben Nobleman expressed his hope for a greater dialogue between council and ratepayers and seconded the mayor's motion. He said there was a need for a good housekeeping bylaw because "Metro has ruined good areas in Cedarvale by block- busting." He said he also supported the Heathdale - Claxton redevelopment. Nobleman urged the York Federation to apply pressure on higher levels of government to give more money to municipalities or they will be taxed out of existence. He suggested the Department of Education assume 80 per cent of education costs. Saunders said however. that he objected to holding up the plan since he felt it would jeopardize its chances. He said there was no new assessment on the rolls for 1971 and that taxpayers could expect a four mill increase next year. "How long can we afford to put the official plan off? We are going to put ourselves right out of business." Mr. Saunders received a hand from the Heath- dale people. Alderman Fergus Brown concurred with the mayor's motion but wanted to leave the amendments at that and get the plan settled at the OMB as soon As possible. Controller Douglas Saunders said he had no objection to the motion since he felt it was what the people wanted. However, he felt that the people also wanted the Rogers Road extension deleted from the plan and redevelopment in Heathdale - Claxton in- cluded. He said he felt Cedarvale was in- fringing in the rights of another area and that the Heathdale people should have the last say. 7 7 Controller James Trimbee was concerned that the amendment would hold up the plan. Mr. Boland told him this was not a threat. motion created doubts. "Does it reflect the opinion of over 50 per cent of people in York?" He said he felt no amendment should be allowed at this time., "te.e,eeeeettft .FAST CAR WASH. My previous article on Boylen wasn't sen- sationalism, lies, or misinformation. One of the leaders described it this way: "What was in that article we see right under our noses." Kids like Colleen and Nick come "eause there's no place else to go." With community help Boylen could be the place to go. There are many young people like Colleen and Nick who just want to "drop-in". There are also others who want to anticipate and choose what they want to do. It is for these young people that adults in the com- munity, who can volunteer a little of their time would be invaluable in a centre such as Boylen. Whether they come to do beading, leatherwork, play basket» ball, talk, or just participate, their presence in the drop-in could be the real beginnings of dissolving the so-called "generation gap." "their" centre. On the back of the map are policy statements by Prime Minister John Robarts, the Ontario Minister of Energy and Resources, George A. Kerr, the Minister of Mines, Allan F. Lawrence and the By Alexis Shields The future of the Niagara Escarpment is vital to millions in Ontario today. A new map of this area has just been published by the On- tario Department of Energy and Resources, Con- servation Authorities Branch. The map includes sections of land that were the subject of the Gertler Report; a 1968 study on this area and its future development and areas government and privately-owned. Also shown are Escarpment areas controlled by Conservation Authorities of the Niagara Peninsula, Hamilton Region, Halton Region, Metropolitan Toronto Region, Credit Valley, Nottawasaga, North Grey Region, Sauble Valley and the Department of Lands and Forests. Provincial and approved parks and many towns are illustrated clearly on the 32 by 11 inch map. The scale is eight miles to the inch. The plan also includes an extension of Hwy. 400 and rapid transit along Weston Road. Redevelopment around Weston and the Spadina Expressway is particularly concentrated. Industry is thought to be fairly stable now with little new industrial development expected. The plan calls for renewal, consolidation and improvement. It is hoped that proposed developments will be placed in such a way as to take advantage of existing green space, both public and private, and available transportation facilities. Commercial development is expected to develop by But the official plan has been around for some time being born some four years ago and nutured by the planning department. However it is York Council that assumes the ultimate parental responsibility since its approval was necessary to allow the plan to be heard at the OMB. York's character is one of a residential type; there is little industry and a few concentrated areas of commercial development. Therefore the official plan is directed mostly toward re- development of the existing residential use with the emphasis on high density apartment dwellings. by PatDouey The official plan has been the big story in York for quite a while. The official plan is an even bigger story now with its hearing at the Ontario Municipal Board set for next week. New map of Niagara escarpment York's official plan: success or failure 0 Factory to customer 0 Custom quality paints . Wholesale prices q Choice of 1,500 colourl O Money-back guarantee . Drive-in service Opel, Saturdgy A=M, _ 3775 Dundis West Est. 20 Yrs. 767-6162 Minister of Municipal Af- fairs, W. Darcy McKeough on the future of the Niagara Escarpment. The geography and 400-million-year-old history of the Escarpment, including the Bruce Trail, are contained in articles by Malcolm D. Kirk, Resources Manager for the North Grey and Sauble Conservation Authorities and Walter M. Tovell, Curator of Geology, Royal Ontario Museum. The double gate fold-out map is printed on Sunray olive text paper. Whether these objections will hold water at the OMB means of business precincts free of traffic ha'zards. Also municipal parking lots are planned for these areas. Council has tried, albeit somewhat belatedly, to ensure as little opposition to the plan as possible next week. There is still some criticism of the plan which appeared to come in the main from three groups, judging by last Thursday's meeting. The York Federation, although pleased with the mayor's last minute amendments, seems to be not wholely satisfied. The Heathdale - Raglan - Claxton people have gone to the trouble of a petition to prove redevelopment should be included in their area. The Humewood Ratepayers oppose the extension of Rogers Road as laid out in the plan and are not altogether satisfied with council’s handling of the plan itself. Council and the Planning Department are anxiously awaiting next week's hearing. To Commissioner Peter Allen it will be the crown or the cross of his career in York. To council it will be the major demon- stration of whether that body has the ability to govern responsibly. Naturally few councillors wanted to take any more chances with the plan than necessary and all urged expedience in the matter of amendments before the hearing. I imagine this is not all the criticism that will develop. Several public meetings were held in November of 1968 to discuss the plan. Advertisements appeared in each of Metro's dailies as well as the Weston Times announcing the time and place of the meetings. M. tendance totalled about 1,500 people. A supplementary meeting was held in December attended by some 200 people. Deputations were heard on eight occasions subsequent to the meetings and prior to the adoption of the plan by the planning board. remains to be seen. The withdrawal of redevelop- ment from Heathdale was based on public opinion expressed at meeting on the plan. There are still some groups sucdi as the Cedar- vale one and the Humewood one who oppose putting it back in. The Rogers Road issue is not a very pressing one since the extension was added to compliment rede- velopment slated for that area which has since been deleted. It is doubtful that council would consider fulfilling that part of the plan now, since it would be costly and unnecessary. Although the official plan can be amended, the people's fears that it might not be are not to be ignored. For the OMB to amend a plan it has already passed would require a great deal of public pressure, since it would have to negate a decision already made. Peter Allen, Com- missioner of Planning for the borough, worked with Mr. Comay from the beginning. He carried on with the plan with the assistance of his staff and the planning board. Pamphlets on the proposed plan were mailed to every property owner in the borough. Eli Comay, a private planning consultant, former planning commissioner for Metro, and one of Canada's top planners, was brought in by the borough of York to work on an official plan in 1967. In any event the proceedings next week will make for some tense and interesting moments. An article appeared in this paper a few weeks ago on the plan's history. Here are excerpts from it: The Weston Times, Thursday, September 3, BN-Page 5 At a preliminary meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 8:30 p.m., registrations will be accepted - regular meetings begin the following Thursday and continue every other week throughout the fall and winter. The fee involved is nominal: it will cover the cost of the paperback editions and should run about $15. The plan was passed on to Metro where it received the okay. From there it went to the Community Planning Branch of the provincial government. It was passed on to the OMB with com- ments from the planners of the CPR. Planning board recom- mended the revised official plan to council on March 13, 1969. The OMB sent copies to the areas adjacent York - North York and the City. Planners from these areas gave the okay as well. Great Books Discussions to be held at the Willowdale library, 5126 Yonge Street, will set a precedent this year. The list of books to be reviewed and discussed were chosen mainly for their ideas and influence on current thought rather than their reputations as "great books". Most were written during the '60's: McLuhan, Canaday, Bruner and Mao Tse Tung are among the authors represented. Council passed the revised official plan on June 9, 1969. Three separate groups of private planners were consulted: Proctor, Redfern, Bousefield and Bacon; Professor Pinker; and Murray Jones. It's been a lengthy process. Hopefully the growing pains weren't wasted. Allin all 24 senior planning officials were consulted about or worked on the plan. A meeting was held last Thursday night where more amendments were made to the plan and councillors expressed the hope that they could finally get it on its way and begin to put it into practice. Weston will not be heard at the OMB but that's another story. Great" Books Discussions