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Weston-York Times (1971), 28 Jan 1971, p. 3

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Beliefs on which our culture is based place a high value on human life and this is mirrored in the great effort expended on the 2.."-".'-er-eAe-e,e-e_-"-" one of many remarks ac- tually made by people who later killed themselves. Often a suicide occurs which might have been prevented if a family member had been able to recognize certain clueslnthe Metim's behaviour - or if the victim had made contact with someone capable of ttNing help and advice. "My family would be much better off without me." Thisexample that life is no longer worth living, ac- cording to the Canadian Mental Health Association is York Mayor Philip White tole Metro Executive Committee last week that iw was quite evident that Metro government cannot stand alone in giving financial aid to the Toronto Transit Commission. The mayor joined with other executive committee members in supporting [reparation of a brief to the Ontario Government 'asking for provincial assistance to avoid a transit fare increase this year. By munch“: Win) in the amt 11 man': mqsonaibtlity tor the lucid-l act of a fellow hing? In Metropolitan Toronto more In a which every two to three dayl. Suicide rink: among the tlratt0 cause- at hath on the North American continent. and might even rink higher if all real Inching were identified or "ported " such. The brief is expected to ask the province to assume a $6anillion a year annual debt payment being made bythe TIC tor subway trains and other subway facilities. Metro and the province already pay the full cost of Metro needs help to carry transit 1200 Wuton Rd.- Mt. Danni: --Wttstott Am 769-5758 J.R. ct; RRIE. 0.l) Optomotnn Mlmhov Tomato Stock inch-no- J, Harry Froqtry, Manapv OPTOMETRISTS INVESTMENTS Ilfred " Herman Fer Appomtmnm Call 241-0701 Baum" -- Solucnor Notary Public Eveoings by appaummom 1938 Wonon Rd. iat John St.) Wasmn 244 5697 SKYLINE HOTEL BRANCH 655 Duo" Rd. Ronda“, Onmno Phones 248 6631 Res. 241 2891 SI 1NDARD SH‘URI I‘ll-.5 LIMIT H) 1894 Woman Rd Weston LEGAL Their wait is for calls from the distressed PORDAGE FLORIST SERVICES Cehtre has received a in- persons with suicidal tem dencies. (A total of 35 telephone calls ‘were received on that very first day). Since its beginning, the In Toronto, On November 1, 1967, there came into being a uniquely personal service in the form of a 'Diatreas Centre', geared to help those tempted to suicide or despair. Concerned with the welfare of the lonely and the desperate, the group of volunteers in its first day of operation, talked to seven Metro may also consider giving the TTC a full municipal tax exemption. In 1967 Metro Council granted a tax exemption on subway property owned by the TTC. The new exemption would apply to all other TTC property. The TTC has predicted a $Smillion operating deficit this year and a '1thrnillion deficit next year. The executive committee agreed also last week to postpone tor two weeks, until Feb. 2, a decision on whether elected municipal representatives rather than citizens ap- pointed by Metro should sit on the five member transit nonunion against their own desperate thought: and human contact proved capable of preventing the fatal act in the majority of Mum actions. Poople have bean con- carned with helping our“ lime the time of the mug, when" the movement mud: ‘lulcido prevention centru’ began in Vienn- following World War 1 with its aftermath ot forced unemployment and hunger. Many people reached for subway construction. amtrol at due-0e, accident prevention, rescue separation: and other 1730 Weston Road Weston 2446061 Weston YORK IRAVEl BUREAU 7*1777 Gonna! R. Crfe Insurancu Marsh, Gouldir.g ' Ca, Chanarod Accountant Notary Puble 1156 WESYON ROAD ACCOUNTANTS Chartered Accountants ma ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS to ANYWHERE Call 1969 Weston Road C.W. LEASK WM G. BEECH TRAVEL 7611129 a policy of closely questioning the need for more service stations each time an application to build a new one comes along. Last year Schindeler unsuccessfully asked council to make a blanket study of the number of existing service stations in North York and their location, so that it could evaluate the need for additional ones more carefully. Since then he has adopted Schindeler has complained about borough planners permitting a rash of, gas stations and gas bar type developments and am plieations are normally considered by planning "Ours is an anonymous service both ways," he adds, "the volunteer gives only his or her tlrat name and doean't press the other person to reveal his. The person an- swering the call must try to befriend the caller ' responding to his or her emotional needs. She must never try to pressure the caller." ’ By eight votes to seven council decided to have the proposed location of a gas bar outside a Dominion supermarket on the nor- theast corner of Keele Street and Wilson Avenue examined by both the borough's development committee and planning prom bu turned out m such volumes”. Dirocum the man. clock operation in Rev. Gordan Winch. It van while serving tour your: an Toronto’a 'Padre of the haba’,wlnn his duties m habit, the ex-oon and the derelict, that he admittedly first saw the real neevh d people. ersdittletr,tlt)0ealV TtteTorotttttthettrett.a. Active volunteer: working (Mn and (I volunteer- in the Cult“ total IN man situated mam: New, Indwonnnfmdlwllbd who will, an I mum lite, who mu I puma notice, rush to prevent portion of that! lei-m lime suicide. mhmwntlonofulclde. demevoluntecnm The ttntro grain!” Schlndeler won another round on Monday in his lone campaign to get North York council to give more careful study tothe future location of gas stations. iiiiiii',',t"r"/'tr;ie2tre'"i';'l mmm’mzzszzmd“:m'm$3mm:LTgaz‘imm Gas bar Toronto's boat exhibit 1et'i1iftr?,/, now a major showcase W IN YOUR COM; At St. Stephen's Preshrt Vnmhnach and Wanton , IN YOUR COMMUNITY At St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Verobeach and Weston M. YMCA DAYTIME PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN CHILD CARE SERWCE AVAILABLE , FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL NORTH YORK YMCA - 225-7773 CRAFTS AND CONVERSATION GROUP DRESSMAKING cuss Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Februaty 3 No change was recom- mended by North York board of control in the borough’s decision to sup- port the Ontario Govern- ment's proposed ban on from an mm d lay pawn, university Itudenu and transitive. who work by telephone, may in pairs on about tour hour shifts. If the None :1 the volunteer: are Emulsion! coumuorl. caller needs and wants counselling. he is rem-red to the amps-int: prdeulonal people or agencies. Two such volunteers live In the Barman ot York. Their February 5 is opening date for Canadals biggest and most comprehensive exhibition of marine products - the Toronto International Boat Show. Held at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Park, Toronto, the show will close February 14. _ “This show has grown into the major showcase of the boating industry in Canada and each year attracts in excess of 125,000 people," says Harold D, Shield, general manager. He has only one worry: "We simply cannot find space for everyone wanting to exhibit at our show. We would like to accommodate everyone, but there simply are not enough square feet in the Automotive Building to meet the ever increasing demand, and no larger building is available at this time of _ Owned and operated by the Canadian National Sport- Studded tire ban supported lave eiperUntmi anxiam New can: tram people Initial contact with the m dumb In Walton. Bat, in dime". ranging anywhere from one to four hours in lam “I received a call that listed an haul-WM," null: one volunteer. "The caller was crying and mm and it took a long time for her to timliy calm Blueeyed, auburn-haired Julie Paul will be “Miss Boating ,1971'. Julie, a for- mer Junior swimming exhibiting for the first time, together with France, England, Australia, the United States, Norway, Denmark and Hong Kong. The boat showwillt8renits doors to the public 5 p.m., Friday February 5. Show hours will be February 5, 5 pan. to 10 p.m.; other week- days, noon to 10:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10:30 am. to 10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m, to 7 p.m. studded tires after April this "Another time I had a person with pills at her phase-aide. She threatened - As in previous years, products of many countries willbeon show, with Finland endth a City of Hamilton motion "tttich asked for postponement of the ban in take her own life, but smen's Show, and sponsored by the Allied Boating Association, the Canadian Boating Federation and the Canadian Yachting Association, the show presents to the boating en- thusiast anything and everything for his favorite pastime. C0ptrol1ers refused to titmitmntttrxmrhotrtNorttt Council strongly supported the proposed provincial ban on grounds of extensive amp to road Inn-face: clued by studded ttrea. In the View of Hamilton Admission is 81.50 tor adults; 81.00 for students and 50 cents for children. tnCttmrettiettee and hardship to drivers from ttil other provinces and auto: and In all probability seriously affect Ontario tourist trat. Hamilton city clerk E. A. Simpson and all provinces andtrtateainCattttdtt andthe United States currently permit the use of mud area during winter with the exception ' Wm gnd Action by ontartrtoirt was "mum certificate and the Red Crois lifesaving award. Julie is also an ex- pert water-skier. puking. further study. In a letter to the board ian't enfdrxed away. He ndded: "The singular needed in the Weston urea - eopecially a 'tlying alum. "This would take sane [res-Ire elf the downtown headquarters and assure that in an emergency a lite would not be [out because of distance between volunteer and caller." champion of Toronto, and a graduate of Oakwood Collegiate - where she was a cheerleader - competed in the Miss Toronto contest in 1970. She is an expert canoist and holds the senior Red Monies raised through the operation of the Toronto International Boat Show and the Canadian National Sportamen's Show are distributed to groups, organizations and in- dividuals involved in coo. versation work in Canada. Since the Sportsmen's Shaw's founding 24 years ago, almost two and a half million dollars have been allocated to this vitally important work. calm down. Quite often tollowhg , lengthy pon- poopif turt Inquiry, , that-Ilium theyneodme oettheottter end of the line, - I'll be than." ,Botp volunteer- quite Lani year North York ', ind I feel he bun However, acconiim to the Canadian Mental Health Association, many new are now definitely known, and many popular beliefs have been found not to be true. Says the Association: "It is false to say that people who talk about suicide don't comm: suicide. As a matter (Had. if my ten people who kill themaelves, eight have given definite warnings of their suicndal Intentions. Suicide threats and attempts MUST be taken seriously. Individual terminations without cause, the notice is: one week for workers with three months to less than two years of service; two weeks for employees with two years up to five years of service; four weeks for those with five years up to 10 years service; and eight weeks if service accede 10 years. Gordon Winch. Department of Labor, in- cluding the Crown, its agencies, municipalities and school boards. Employers cannot ter.. minatntheemployment " ornwreworkersinany four- week period without providing written notice to the employees and Labor Minister Dalton Bales. Regulations also require: eight weeks notice for 50 to 199 employees; 12 weeks notice tor 200 to 499 em. ployees; anle weeks notice for 500 or more 'employees. Doc tUCaatre receive maybe-1&1 ---F “Anyonewhorlwupnn uranium like this n I 1nrtttnapotntttyaomeeteed Mour-itVrhithtteor gttelgumNmaeioua.WetaU Gr," ai GAGir -__ , Amendments to the Employment Standards Act covering advance dismissal of workers became effective on January 1, 1971. New legislation requires that workers be given written notice in individual or mass layoffs. The amendments apply to all industry, except con- struetion,, within the jurisdiction of the Ontario "riaateaaotttteprausO welds, little research has keen done on ttte subject. MEN'S Open Thursday I Friday innings 1916 WESTON ROAD 1/e,t,,, a,iifr,,u',,,,,f,u,,l,?,,,,,i.,fi' of sgicz carnations small mums and scotch broom. PS. Our former specials, the daisy basket, & Sweethearts in a brandy glass are available also at $5. 95 ON LADIES SHOES ""aPsiit,j "dt/iii),, You TI be a winner with this interesting crescent arrangement Lick carnation: small mums and scotch broom. New firing regulations BECK SHOES t 8 . " Broken Where You Buy The Best For Less "We hope the legislation will help ease the tensions created by anxiety over security of employment and also assist discharged workers to find new jobs," Mr. Bales said. The Labor Minister said the Ugislation would enable discharged employees to take earlier advantage of various programs provided by the federal and provincial governments to assist the unemployed. 1ettingotttee0mnrhtmh" locum. Often an. ‘57 for help' bum in 'atde'. has Mammalian“ have liven. "siilate does not Ain in families. It is not inherited but is an individual matter, and can be prevented" The Misntat Health Association stresses that "Suicide is neither the rich man's disease nor the poor man's mm. Suicide is very 'demoeratie' and is represented proportionately "WIN all levels of society. mug-mm 'nmbk'm deatlt',ehMItto our. to ave them. Almost no on commit: suicide without "Happily, individuals who wish to kill cumulus are 'guieidV only for a limited period (1 time. It they are saved from self-destruction, they can go on to lead unclul Brokon tins "Bits by Bernard" (2) Do you have a young daughter in the house. . . why not archer aside. . . talk to her. . . be like a friend. . . like a sister. . . yes. . . talk to her. . . you’ll learn plenty. (3) A smooth salesman is a man who could convince his wife that she looked fat in a mink coat. (4) AND YOU'LL BE A SHARP OPERATOR WHEN YOU TAKE IN OUR'FANTASTIC SALE WHERE. . . Evsmrmmc 10%-20% OFF. 20% on on lu. mums a. ioss (1) The trouble with being best man at a wedding is that you don" have a chance to prove it. ' . 1863 EGLINGTON W. '?etrsiefdalptoir' BERNARD JEWELLERS "HER FLOWER SERVICE CALL 3107 DUNDAS STREET W 766.6121 TORONTO 9 Right Now 241 -0462 that the person will “mp out of it." Prdeulnnsl help Is the sunu 'm, to “I theperaortsatelyamiqttialy through the unhappy, suicidal period. There is no substitute tor profession! assistance in the treatment of a suicidal crisis. It in doubt, all in expert help. One such number, listed on the front page of your telephone mimicry is that at the Distress Centre, - M6. 1121. family, loud ml. and (rind. In in a with! b an urgency “I. The (in! up and he I “(nut new!“ M 0: MM no matter in 1tealtttyootaNettettit in the nu, I: now way unhappy and potentially Metal." _ .It is a very d-ma miatageto"pla-trith"or to delay in the hope that "thingrsitiget W'or iPAUL KAY, Sales Mir, A common lino of _ Office Furniture lk Equipment . Sales . Service . Rentals Student Rates . Adler . IBM . Underwood Electronic Calculators CUSTOM TYPEWRITER CO 636-8566 370 WILSON AVE DOWNSVIEW, ONT DELIVERED IN METRO Nahum NMN1 s5.95 ONLY

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