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Mr. A.E. Warren. president of the club from 1948 to 1950, stopped in to say hello and renew acquain. tances with former chess players. . Ttig Wilson, phrks and recreation director for the Borough of York, presented . trophles that had been won by memberd during tour- Terry, the only female member at the present time, not only is young and at- tractive but an avid chess player. She teaches grades three and four at a North York school and holds chess tournaments for the . youngsters. Terry said the children catch on to the game with remarkable speed and show an immense interest. . The club held their twenty- siirth annual banquet Thursday, September 6, at St. Phillips Church, Dixon and St. Phillips Road, a f location the club met at for twenty years prior to movmg to the Centennial Building on Eglinton Avenue. O'Brien t nail; down -v- everything Not only did the Weston Chess Club have the largest membership in it's 27 year history for 1972-73, it gained a new look With the addition of Mrs. Paul DiGiuseppe. "We anticipate local people will patronize the pub," explained Mr. McLelland. He said local residents and business owners using the facilities at the pub will encourage a walking clientel rather than a motoring clientel, and heavy traffic congestion is not expected. Mr. McLelland explained the exterior f the building will be white stucco with wbod battens with the inside two floors of the building designed exactly like an English Pub, complete with shuffle and dart boards. "The complete renovation of the building will be its own advertisement," said Mi. McLelland. "There will be no expansion of the building itself." "We are not planning anything at all like our establishment on Scarlett Road," said w. McLelland. "We are spending between $350,000 to $375,000 to turn the old Loblaws store into a true English Pub." A complete renovation to a long time empty and boarded up building, along with a completely new type of establishment has been planned for Mount Dennis. "It will be the type of building that people want, can be proud of and marwish to bring their triendsrto," said Mr. H. McLelland, owner of the Queensbury Inn. Mr. McLelland would like to transfer his business establishment from the old location on Scarlett Road to 1212 Weston Road, location of a deserted Loblaws store. qu, by gosh, the site ts right ttr k). "}.'K Paul Fujimagari won the Henry Loose Trophy with D. Berlin and B. Hoyiand coming second and third. M. Rutsatz and R. Penner were runners up in the speed tournament. Following the banquet, the club held elections for ot- ficers for the coming 1973-74 season.Rodney O'Brien, president from 1963 to 1965, has again taken on the position and will have Andy Orr as vice-president; Paul MGiuseppe, secretary; Burt Hoyland,treasurer; Everard Cathcart, tournament direct- or and Bill DArch as property report director and social director on the exec- utive. _ After the election of of- Placing second and third in the club championship contest were H.C. Geffe and Gary Nurmi. Runners up for the Borough of York Trophy were H. Giese and P. DiGiuseppe. Trophies were presented to Rodney O'Brien, club champion: Mr. O'Brien took home two other trophies for winning the Borough of York tournament and the speed tournament. naments held earlier in the year. ' ""V' ‘22:?” _ "ere-_' V “‘"I. _ i -d .. T WK». "Wm, e" ' ' T artist's conception of the new Queensbury Inn proposed for the vacated Loblawa store on Weston Road. o'tun l Tug Wilson, parks and recreation coordinator, left, presents the Borough of York Trophy to Rodney O’Brien. right, of the Weston Chess Club. Rodney captured everythi g in site flcers and the presentation of play. trophies club members held Past president William an open session of discussion Darch told members that he on club rules and im- felt theclub was well run and provements that could be had a good group of ikopte made during tournament who come out to nlav chess Mr. Basian said he had talked to all the businessmen in the area and they were in favor of the proposal. "It will encourage more business for the area," said Mr. Basian. "Most of the merchants have been looking for something like this to brighten up Weston Road." But some residents in the area do not agree with the businessmen and over 150 of them have signed a Mr. McLelland was speaking to over 60 residents of the Mount Dennis area who attended a public meeting held at Bala Avenue School last week. His plans for relocation of the Queensbury Inn met with support from Al Basian, president of the Mount Dennis Businessmen, Association. The Loblaws lot holds 63 cars and meets the parking requirements set by the borough for the establishment. Mr. McLelland said the entire rear portion of the parking lot will be fenced off to prevent any traffic from passing through the lane. The only entrance and exit will be from Weston Road. He explained the reason for locating at the Loblaws site was because'it was the most suitable pro erty for space and held the required zoning regulation: to permit his type of establishment. "It is our intention to be responsible corporate citizens and our plans for the premises will be an improvement to the Mount Dennis area," concluded Mr. McLelland. Past president William Darch told members that he felt the club was well run and had a good group of ikopte who come out to play chess. . “emu-nu 'r." tin' " w',N ‘~ r., Au-U"."'.:".":'?.'"-'.'.':.'?:,'.'?:',"' He stressed the club was open to anyone. any age, who isinterestedinthe genre and that new members are ctmtittual1y welcomed. The club meets every during this year's tournament: as well as being reelected ttt the presidency - a post he held several years ago. Before the Queensbury can relocate, a transfer must be obtained from the L.L.B.0. Mr. McLelland and staff of the Queensbury are anxious for the L.L.B.O. to reach a decision because Cadillac Developments have purchased the property on Scarlett Road and the old Queensbury is scheduled for demolition almost any day now. _ The residents feel that the nature of improvements would attract a larger clientel than the Queensbury is presently enjoying and would breate a serious parking situation in the area. The letter also questions other issues ranging from noise to juvenile drinking and drunkness. T Mr. McLelland does not feel his type of establish- nhent will present any problems on any of the issues brought forth by the residents. The pub will be open from 12 noon until midnight, six days a week, will serve beer only and a light buffet will be available. petition being sent to the Liquor Licence Board asking the transfer of the licence be refused. Along with the petition is a letter from Alan Tanks, president of the Mount Dennis Community Association, stating that the majority of residents have extreme misgivings as to the effect the type of establishment would have on the community. r- In. ef are-' "mi-aa-add my: owtieca.u, is; Sfieet at 7:30 p.m. For further Information etmtact Mr. Dutch at m. Thursday evening at the Centennial Building. EglintonAvenueandKeele #93:... run-15.5 3.": can!!! more; gnu