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A public meeting was called for May, 1980, with notices being sent out to over 50 organizations. The composition of the Centennial Coâ€"ordinating Committee was approved and the first goal of the Centennial Coâ€"ordinating Committee â€" "to encourage Centennial events‘‘ began to be accomplished that evening. ‘‘The Weston Centennial Coâ€"ordinating Committee was formed over a year ago. Repreâ€" sentatives from the Weston Historical Society came to the February, 1980 meeting of the Weston Residents and Rateâ€" payers Association, to bring the upcoming Centennial to their attention. An ad hoc committee struck that night subsequently recommended that a Centennial Coâ€"ordinating Committee be formed with two representatives from the Historical Society, two from the Ratepayers, two from the Weston Business Improvement Area (W.B.I.A.), one from the Weston Lions Club, one from the Rotary Club of Weston, and one from the churches; with a treasurer, corresponding secretary, and recording secretary with those skills from the community. As chairman, my job is to see that our goals of encouraging and coâ€"ordinating Centennial events are accomplished. The Centennial Coâ€"ordinating Committee has established three subâ€"committees to accomplish these goals: Program Committee, Funding ©Committee, Public Relations Committee. the CENTENNIAL page 10 The people filling these positions are: Weston Historical Society â€" Marj. Mossman, Helen Hamilton; Weston Residents & Ratepayers â€" Shirley Rothery, Jim Pole Langdon; Weston Busiâ€" ness Improvement Area â€" Wilf Reeves, Ken Johns; Weston Lions Club â€" Jim Trimbee; Rotary Club of Weston â€" Bob McLean; Churches â€" Rev. Les Upward; Treasurer â€" Barb Zvanitajs; Recording Secretary â€" Eva The Program Committee outlined a tentative schedule of events, then contacted all churches, schools, clubs and associations in Weston; told them about the Centennial and asked them to participate. Mrs. Rothery what is your job as chairperson of Weston Centennial? Who else is on the Centennial committee, and how will money be raised for the celebrations? It takes money to have a party so the Funding Committee got busy and made application to Wintario and local businesses for funds. To date, they have raised $11,000. Funding Committee Bob Chrysdale (Chairman) David Thorn Lois Lane Ken Johns Shirley Rothery Program Committee Jim Trimbee (Chairman) Most of the money will be spent by the Public Relations Committee on projects such as: a centennial newspaper,. railway overpass banners, 50 heritage building signs for buildings 100 years or older, posters, flyers, and buttons. Mailing and parade costs will take the remainder of the budget. by Chris Thorn We have succeeded in our second goal â€" coâ€"ordination, by planning early and by holding monthly meetings to keep everyâ€" one involved, informed." Chairman of Weston Centennial What‘s This All About? "I think the Centennial is important because it will give people who known and love Weston a chance to share their knowledge and love with newcomers. In this way the warm sense of community and community pride that exists here will continue for many years to come." ® _ In what ways is the Centennial important? The area prospered and was incorporated as a village in 1881 with a population 965. Town status was achieved in 1915. Weston functioned as a separate town until 1967 when it was amalgamated with the Borough of York. By that time, of course, Metropolitan Toronto had grown up all around Weston."‘ ‘‘Weston is now part of Metropolitan Toronto but originâ€" ally it was a small hamlet in the valley of the Humber River in the St. Philips bridge area. In 1790 when John Countryman built the first saw mill in the Weston area the surrounding countryside was covered with a dense forest of white pine and oak, described as the finest timber in Upper Canada. Recently, I interviewed Mr. B. Eatough, Principal of C.R. Marchant School. Mr. Eatough became Principal of that school in 1979. The school was built in 1948 and had an addition put on in 1970. Marj. Mossman Bob McLean Shirley Rothery Public Relations Committee Barb Jafelice (Chairman) Mike Janetakes Marlene Madore Rick Brown Judi Latour Shirley Rothery Is Weston a special part of Metro Toronto? by Claire Massabki Interview with Mrs. Rothery C.R. Marchant is having an Open, House with the theme ‘"Weston‘s Centennial". On June 13, 1981, C.R. Marchant‘s band is playing in the fair ground and has an entry in the Weston Centennial Parade. Mr. Eatough believes that the kids in Weston have not really changed. Mr. Eatough enjoys working with grades 7 and 8 because he used to coach a hockey team with kids in grades 7 and 8 and liked their sense of humour, their own opinions, and they are at an enjoyable age. He thinks his job is challenging and likes it very much. C.R. Marchant Principal Mr. Eatough thinks it is a great opportunity to grow up in a small town like Weston. He attended King Street Public School and Weston Collegiate where he played football. He also played lacrosse, baseball, hockey and more! He played on a Weston team which won an Ontario championship. When Mr. Eatough graduated from Teachers College, he had many opportunities for jobs, but accepted one in Weston. He believes teachers‘ jobs have become more difficult and challenging over the years. Mr. Eatough agrees Weston indeed should celebrate Weston‘s Centennial. He says many former residents of Weston still live here, or have even moved out and come back. THROUGH THE EYES OF THE PRESENT GENERATION Q. How long have you owned your store? A. We‘re going into our 18th year on John Street in Weston. Q. When you were little, did you originally want to be in the business of selling men‘s wear? A. No, not at all. I thought the greatest thing in the world was to be a naturalist. I thought selling men‘s wear was dull, when I was little. Q. Are you doing anything special to remember Weston‘s Centennial year? A. We‘re working our way quietly here, and we‘re looking forward to the big parade, because in the parade we are trying to get an old, old outhouse, because our business has always been associated with Ken‘s John. by Hughie Montgomerie Q. How long have you been in the Weston Businessmens Associâ€" ation? A. 31 years. Ever since I‘ve been in Weston. The author‘s of these articles attend Weston Memorial School and include, along with their teacher: Top Row: Hugh Montgomerie, Mrs. Skinner, Chris Henry. Middle row: Leo Vutmej, Chris _Berti,_ ._]eff Sintzel. Lower row: Tschernow. Q. What happened to you when you opened Ken John‘s Men‘s Wear? ‘ A. My nerves were shattered for weeks. It is a terrifying experience when you have been sort of safe and secure, getting your pay cheque every week. Q. Did any particular happening occur to you to make you decide to go into selling men‘s clothing? A. Nothing in particular. I tried to sell life insurance but I wasn‘t really cut out for that because it is a tough, tough line of work. Q. Do you think it would be a good idea if more people were to own businesses in Weston? A. As opposed to chain stores you mean? Well, yes, you have to have a mixture of independent and chain stores. Q. What do you think would improve business in Weston? A.1 think the only thing that would improve business in Weston is the attitude of the store keepers. I‘ve been told that this kind of business is on the way out, but if, for example, Mrs. Dandy were to go to Eaton‘s, they wouldn‘t know her, so I think friendship counts. Mr. Eatough thinks a good thing for Weston would be to maintain the small town atmos:â€" phere. Interview with Mr. B. Eatough, Principal C.R. Marchant Sr. School Weston Merchant Chris vThorn. Kate Ashbourne; Claire Massabki, Andrew Q. Are you happy with what you have achieved in the Weston area? A.TI‘d say yes. I don‘t know what we set out to achieve, but I think the thing we have to be proudest about is the people. Q. If there wasn‘t a town called Weston, where would your business be lcoated? A.1 can‘t see a place without Weston because I belong in Weston. Q. Do you like the way the Ceritennial Committee is running the festivities this year? A. I think they are great because they are getting so many people organized, and they are getting no glory, no money, nothing. . . except the satisfaction of organâ€" izing a great centennial. Q. Do you think next year will be as good as this year? A.1 think every next year is better than the last and that is what you have to always reâ€" member. Q. Do you think people will have forgotten Weston‘s Centennial year, next year? A. Some will, and some won‘t. Certainly the people on the Centennial Committee won‘t because they have had so many endless meetings, I don‘t think they could forget. Interview with Mr. Ken Johns, Ken Johns‘ Menswear During the 1940‘s, such parades such as this were common along Weston Road. Note the old hotel was still standing at the corner of Ellesmere and Weston Road. Emm s 3 C a» *\ :z Cw nc utm Nes by Chris Hendry Mayor‘s Weston Thoughts In an interview on Friday, April 10, 1981, Mayor Gayle Christie, the first woman to become Mayor of the Borough of York, (whick includes the former town of Weston) talks about her memories of Weston, and her wishes for its citizens during their Centennial Year. Q. What is your first memory of Weston? A. Well, I remember going dancing at Weston Collegiate, and shopping at Kresge‘s. Q. How are you going to celebrate the Weston Centennial? A. I am going to be in the parade. I am also going to be getting a horse drawn carriage and a period costume. . Q. Do you foresee any major changes in Weston? A. No. Because Weston is a beautiful town. â€" Q. Do you have any wishes for the people of Weston, and the Borough of York? A. Yes. One of my wishes is that the people of York could be as proud of York as the people of Weston are of their town. Q. In the last hundred years, has Weston changed? A. Oh yes, definitely.â€"It has changed a great deal since I can remember. Q. Did you ever go to school in Weston? A. No, not as a student. There was a place on John Street run by the Y.M.C.A. or the Y.W.C.A. There used to be dances there. That wass when I was 15, 16, and 17. I used to go to Weston Collegiate where they played football and cheer the teams on. Q. What do you like best about Weston? A. Well, I am a different kind of person. I like the people best. Q. Do you like the office of Mayor? A. Yes, because it is one of the most challenging positions there is. Interview with Mayor Gayle Christie S