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HomeMy WebLinkAboutX2023-035-017Skall to AMALGAMATE 5ce piCc LLW Of F-u ea"+� irn.g M craw hW M'u +t e O rL � A vw Eo COUNT VOL. III, No. we peMion with SCARBOROUGH CO 'M& e e' aE L6 School PETITION TO JOIN METRO Feb. 3, 1962. a F MUM CL66k ,11't&nt 4 ta1c0 Nee, COM. o fd, GCS — but we need. YOU before we DOWN TO SLA5T-OFF a.00 p.m. • uleAnxtsd,ay,Jeb.14 Subject to general approval at the next oven meeting our Association plans to circulate Petitions to all retennyers of Nest Rouge requesting annexation of our community by Scarboro. When cot�ipleted the peti- tions supported by a brief will be forwPrded to the appropriate author- ities. This matter has been under study by our Executive for nearly a year and the proposed action has been unanim-- oue.ly endorsed. LOCICkL MOVE veogrephically, economically and socially Nest Rouge belongs to L.etro. The Rouge River is the logicfil bound- ary line, and all services would be facilitated by having the political Loundary altered accordingly. 3CARbORO TAXES LOWER Our co'(I 1ttP,el s study of the taxes on compereble homes in West Rouge and in the ea fit end of Scerl)orough showed thct the letter averaged enrroximate- 1y $100. less per year. Details of the comPprison of eight pairs of pirnilnr honies appear elsewhere in this issue, BIG SAVING IN HYDRO The Scarboro Hydro rates are about one- third lesFthan the rural rates we now nay. This alone would mean a saving; of $50. a year to many homeowners. START 014' SEWERS IN FE13RUARY4 Final details reEerding the financing, and the easements required to take pipe -lines across private properties are delaying the start of the sewer- layint; project. However T. 0. Jefferson, Township Engineer is optimistic that ground can be broken by mid -February and the installation completed this spring, It is not yet possible to give exact, figures on costs to the homeowner. It is hoped that the, next issue of the Fairway will be able to give there In detail. Yove to join Yetro Cont'd.. THE TI YE IS NOA It is well known that the Provincial government is drFftinE ammendmente to Bill 80 (the Act which created Metropolitan Toronto). Metro wrs cr(eted in order to control the order- ly planning and development of this vast metropolitan area. we are hope- ful that we can persuade the authori- ties that tidying up their ef:stern boundaries is a necefssary part of the plan -- especially for the benefit of the Centennial area. SCHOOLS The executive has not found any dissatisfaction with the educational facilities now provided (except for their cost), but there would be some ad.vantagea in joining the larger Scarboro system. Scarboro'Es educa- tionol costs are shared in part by Petro - esneciF]_ly cfpital expendi- turnH. Move to join Metro Cont'd. Scarboro is now making plans for a new High School in the Centennial area. we believe it would be to our mutual advantage to have West Rouge included in their plans, WILL A PETITION WORK? Your executive cannot guarantee that a petition - even from 1006',, of our home- owners - will do any good. The out- come will depend largely on decisions made at Queen's Park. But we have been encourr ged, by the remarks of some officials with whom we have discussed the elan, to believe thnt it moy be fsvourebly received. Reeve Campbell first proposed the annexation of Rest Rouge almost a year afro. We hope to secure the support of Scarborough C)uncil for our application and are, optimistic tha.t it will be fort coming. WOULD SEWER PLAN`3 BE AFFECTED? Not likely. The adjustment of the financial arrangements, with Metro assuming its share of the debenture and operating responsibility would be re- latively simple. For the time being; at least our sewage would be pumped to the east. It is possible too that past of the Centennial area. could be connected to our seweg a system, to the mutual ad- vantage of Scarboro and Pickering. HOME VALUES AT STAKE Any real-estate man con tell you th4t re-eale values of hoines in West Rouge have dropped considerably in the past two years. We are convinced that be- coming part of 11'etro would reverse this trend. Prospective purchasers Are being; fri�,htened away by the high taxes, and the prospect of sewer charges on top of these makes the picture even blacker. _ PETER'S SWEENEYIS - TEXACO SERVICE STATION Undercoating Wheel Alignment Automatic Transmission Service LANSING TEXACO SERVICE AT 2 6451 OPEN 24 HOURS NOW SERVING WEST ROUGE TEMPLE TAXI TE•9-IJ44 ()To toll charge) SOME MISCELLANEOUS ADVANTAGES T.T.C. services would likely be ex- tended to the Sherpard Cloverleaf, and possibly to our Shopping Centre, Scarboro's Library service would be available to us. Their bookmobile service would probably make west Rouge a regular stopping point. Fire -protection would be given by a full-time force, rather than by a largely volunteer crew. Many services and deliveries are offered "for Pietro only". The varied recreation program of- fered by the Scarboro Perks Dept. would be open to our children and ourselves. Many Night School courses would be available without the "non- resident's fee". About $50,000. of West Rouge tax money goes to the county of Ontario - and we get practicFlly nothing in re- turn. Similarly a portion of the Scarboro tax dollar Foes to Metro --• but something could be expected in return. Many Went Rouge residents contribute to United Appeal at their places of employment in Metro, but Be non- residents they are not eligible to receive most United Appeal services, should they ever require them. ARTHUR MITCHELL LIMITED Station Road, Pickering Building Materials - Supplies Eavestroughing - Plumbing All work Guaranteed WH 2-6771 TZ 9 2431 After Hours Call TZ 9 1682 RARTY5 C 14F_STE.R N 1 Li_ VARIETY + �APMWARL W,ker * phorce bills p"46l-e kere — no servic¢ c"It DAW'5 FAMOV5 ti(om" local p05T OFFICE t Eam {,s - t­otv-� orders etc. /i *-'YOVR Commvr4l'CY 5'sORe s A E S S H A R P N E D - 3 - SMOKE RINGS ... from the Editor's desk ..... The community is still licking its wounds from the battle of the ballots in December. Those who contend that it's better to be a big frog in the Pickering puddle than a little one in the Metro pond are having to admit thbt we're just tadpoles in either situation. Plans to serve the usual refreshments at the annual Tree; 13urnin&; ceremony had to be cancelled when our stony-hearted treasurer, Jerry Samweys, pointed out that there just wasn't enough money in the kitty. If the success of an associ- ation is to be judged by its bank account, we're an awful flop; Orchids tare due to eeverpl members of the Kiwpnis and to Sherm Scott for com- ing to the rescue with man -power and vehicles in Operation tree -pickup. While we're in the mood for complirr.ents here's one for Terveld Bros. for their huge West Rouge trap which will be a great help to visitors and delivery - men trying to find us. One bright bit of recent news is that two young doctors (both residents of west Rouge) are setting up their practice here. ,7e wish them well. One solution to our fat ta.x bills might be to try Metro -cal. Robert Roy of Claremont, who is waging what must be a costly carlpaign ag;sinst the PickerinL Assessment commissioner, is now sponsoring; a petition to have Pickering split into two townships at the third concession -- our Mason- Dixon line. This may have some merit, Lut we dout�t that our interests have much rnorp in common with the semi -rural east than with the mostly rural north. SHELL ERNIE_M"RTIN SHELL SERVICE :�� ��,� Thos, DeGear (Manager) "114 Towing & Road Service FULL TIIAE LICEN9ED MECHANIC Automatic Transmission Repairs TUNE-UP - SHELLUERICATION FRET: PICK-UP & DELIVERY Corner Island Rd. & East Ave, AT 2 - 3311 Smoke Rings cont'd Street lights may be beyond our budget yet, but we sugE;est that a few strate- gically located ones might be well worth the cost. Forinstance, the dangerous intersection of Island Rd. and Rouge Hills Drive should be lighted. ... If more, home -owners were to install lamps at their street lines West Rouge would be brighter end safer at night. We go all out on lighting at Chri strna s time -- let's brighten things up the rent of the year. Dan Cupid may not tie in evidence at our Valentine's Day meeting, but we hope that you, dear ret?der, will not miss it. This community is facing the most important decision in its history. OPEN LETTER TO PARLNTS OF WEST ROUGE PUBLIC SCHOOL PUI-ILS No bawling out this tune;: Only congratulations to you all for your interest and attenaance at the Horne and School meetings this year. Our next meeting is VVednesd y, February 7. 1962 - Open House_. Teachers and Grade Mothers will be in their classrooms from 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Come and have a short three minute talk with the teacher of your child. If a longer interview is needed, the teachers are only too willing to meet you at your convenience. Thanks to everyone for supporting the. Pepnermint Twist Dance. You will be pleased to know we made approxim- ately 0250.00. The success of the dance was due to the Dance Convenor, 11re. Shirley Miller and her wonderfully enthusiastic com- mittee - Mrs Helen Barnard in charge of tickets; Mrs Kay Brooks who convened the prizes and donations; and Mrs.Lynn Bannock, who wns in charge of refresh- ments. Our grateful thanks to everyone who helped including many husbands, and to Mr. Finla.yson, Grade 6 teacher, and his Art Classes who made the decora- tions. The ida.rch Hone & School meeting will be a Panel Discussion on "Low & High Keep March 7th open and join us at school. Very respectfully Grace E Smith, Pres. iIEST ROUGE HOME & SCHOOL ASSN. HARTLEY'S SHOES HIGHLAND CREEK SHOPPING CENTRE AT. 240951 Featuring FAMOUS SAVAGt HURLBUTS 8 TO EE WIDTHS SENIOR BOYS B TO E AND HIAO'S SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH FOOT PROBLEMS -4- THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER The atmosphere of frustration and beligersnce toward Pickering Township shown by the qudience at our meeting of OCT. 4, 1961 has encouraged your executive to move into high gear in our efforts to join Sca.rboro and so to end our expensive and unfruitful association with Pickering Township. No one can say whether we will be successful or not, but there is no doubt we have much to gain by annexa- tion and little to lose. A strong petition signed by nearly all the taxpayers of West Rouge will do much to assure success. Geographically, economically and spiritually we belong with Scarboro. The present town line is illogical in that it divides the area between the Rouge River and Highland Creek rivers into two fragments each separated from its parent Township by a deep ravine which means difficult and ex- pensive servicing. The whole area between the rivers should be under the control of one body - some churches and the Poet Office have already re- cognised this. Single goverment for the whole area would ensure a more un- iform and economical development of the area. Financially we would be better off -- we could anticipate a 3016 drop in Taxes and Hydro Bills. But far more important that very drop in Taxes would restore rcal estate values. As most of you mu:t be aware the value of real estate in West Rouge has been dropping. We live in a de- sirable area with a scenic value hard ggingt8gwaF?yyd-met§oi�nthje7 we are President's corner cont'd Real estate men say that Pickering taxes and poor service are the real reason and that people as a rule feel safer in Metro. Our Taxes are high because we are made to subsidize serni rural schools outside West Rouge. Did you know that West Rouge Tax- payers give away about $68,000. a year for use by the School Board out side West Ro re? We pay $148,000. a year, when80,000. is all that is required for West Rouge School. Our Taxes are high because we are made to subsidize County roads, Health Units and Jails etc scarcely connected with West Rouge. Did you know that West Rouge Tax- payers give away $50,000- a year to the County of Ontario and get practic- ally nothing for it. Our taxes are high becauso we are made to subsidize roads outside West Rouge. Did you know we pay 226/6 of the Township road taxes although we have a negligible % of the road system -in our area.2 At our next open meeting we will present our 1961 comparison of costs each side of the Town Line. In antici- pation of a large turn out we have taken the School Auditorium for this meeting. The feeling; at this meeting will de- cide whether we proceed with the peti- tion and present it to the appropriate a.uthoritien at the end of February or drop the whole isGue. The choice is Yours - PICKERING OR 0 SPERTY TYPICAL HYDRO BILL MONTHS PICKERING I SCARbORO I 180 KOH ® 4.5 8.10 150 KVai @ 3.0 4.50 540 KOH © 2.6 14.04 600 KWH ® 1.5 9.00 1170 KWH 0 1.1 2,87 1140 KWH v 0.9 10,?6_ 1890 35.01 1890 ?3.76. Disc 3.5n Disc 2.38 Net 31.51 Net 21.38 WALKER'S WHITE WASH AND DRY CLEANERS HIGHLAND CREEK, ONT. Phone AT. 2-1511 r'REE 2'ICKUP & DELIVERY Fleury & Comery Barristers and Solicitors MORRISH AT OLD KINGSTON RD. HIGHLAND CREEK AT. 2-5754 — LIFE - BONDS FCR LIABILITY ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS PLAT! ol FIRE uABIUTY BURGLARY PERSONAL FLOATERS •VT AGENCIES (/LIIM`IITE�D/`�(�/ 674 KINr„T0)14 ROAD. TORON70 13, ONTARIO OXf,"d 9 259 AUTOMOBIIF. 0(q)0 U`'JLl� 15 -5- by A.H. Tele-Scoop News ( Cont' d) It is nice to say hello to all our friends in West Rouge in 1962 and trust you will do your best to make this the most progressive year of our community. The Sports and Recreation AsRn. would like to see more parents out with their boys to watch these young- sters in action playing hockey in ernest at the Stouville Arena on Sat. morings. They would also like to have more of the local residents come to the Bingos Thur. evenings at the Rainbow Room, as this is one of their means of financing; the Assn. It was wonderful to see so many at The Home and School Peppermint Twist, Sat. night and everyone seem- ed to have such a good time. We would like to congratulate Mr. Cy Brooks, Rouge Hills Dr. on winning the prize for The Twist. We dont know who his partner was but his wife Kay says she didnt know he could even Twist. The United Church Women of Centennial Church invite all the ladies of West Rou4;e to "The Miracle of Fifty Dollars", a Fashion Show at Cedar Brae High School Auditorium Ned. Feb. 21, 8.15 p.m. Tickets are $1.00 each and may be had from Mrs. Betty Craig, AT 2 1616, Mrs. Joyce Helyar, AT 2 3533, Mrs. Marg Bailey, AT 2 8170 or Mrs.Ann Allen, AT 2 7949. Several local couples have helped form a Badminton Club and they meet and play every Tue. from 7 to 10 p.m. in Dumbarton High School. The Club welcomes any new members who are interested in this sport and for further information call Mrs. YcLeen, TE 9-1754. B-i [[ is Ba-ck Daps AT. 2-• 6 1 4 1 Nights AT. 4-5105 M MADDEAUX SUPERTEST 24-Hour 03A.L. TOWING Highland Creek. D. C. MORGAN ELECTRIC Your local electrical heating contractor COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC Wiring of all kinds. 'tlATM HEATERS INSTALLED CALL 282 - O849 A St. Patricks Dance, sponsered by St Edwards is planned for gat. March 17th, dancing from 9 to 12 p.m. in The Agincourt Recreation Hall. There will be an M.C. with his hit records, Door Prizes, Novelty dances and refreshments. Tickets are $1.50 each or $3.00 per couple. All proceeds to go to further the work of St.Edwards Pariah. Mark this date on your calendar and try and attend. Would you please call AT 2-5189 with any news items of interest by lion. noon for the local papers West Rouge column. This is a free service from your papers and so lets; keep our name in print as it was.mentioned by a well meaning resident that Bay Ridges was far surpassing us in different matters in The News. Maybe the resid- ents give their reporter more co-opera- tion than we seem to be getting here right now. We can't write the news if we havnit got it. Lets be patient folks your sewers will be along before too long and speaking of torn up roads in front of our driveway they never stop digging. We have two water mains and one Storm Sewer, so where are they going to find room for one more hole. You tell me. Remember: A life without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder. As a. rock, God provides a foundation for our hopes, as a refuge, safety in His love. gee you all at the Open Iileeting February 14th at the School and remember think what you want to become in the future a part of Metro, or an individ- ual different and independent in the years ahead? Its a bigger decision than you realize. SITYRL'S BEAUTY LOUNGE For Appointment call AT 4-5471 217 Morrish Rd. HIGHLAND CREEP WHITE R09E SERVICE SW WHITE �Terveld Brothers ROSE 2 LICENSED GRADE "A" MECHANICS (Diplomas on display) Complete Minor & Major Repairs --- ALL MAKES Automatic Transmission Service AT 4-4381 OPEN 7 A.M. - 10 p.m. 24 HOUR EI+!ERGENCY SERVIrT -6- RECREATION ASSOCIATION BINGO - BINGO - bINGO BINGO - BINGO Attendance at the Association's Bingo held EVERY Thursday night has dropped considerably over the pest two months, and we would like every West Rouge resident who reads this to spread the word around that CASH is waiting every THURSDAY night for the lucky winners. We have two JACKPOTS, one for $140.00 and the other for $$75.00; two SHARE THE HEALTH games, and twenty one other games with CASH prizes for each. Your Association relies on the Bingo to raise 80% of the funds needed to run the different sports. Come out and support your Bingo, but if you cannot make it, then MAKE SURE you ask your friends to turn out. Spend a pleasant evening, with refreshments available, and stand a chance to make a handsome PROFIT. DON'T FORGET - EVERY THURSDAY 8 P RAINBOW ROOM, WE ST ROUGE SHOPPING CENTRE ROUGE HILL ESSO IMPERIAL Foss IMPERIAL E390 SERVICE SERVICE Island Rd. & East Ave. 2 CLASS "A" MECHhNIC8 Front-end Alignment & Wheel Balancing Tune-up and brake Specialists 24 Hour Towing AT 4-4281 DOI; wEARN - NIGHT CALLS - AT 4-4282 Rouge Hill B A R B E R 8 H OF Hours - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p,m. Closed Mondays BLOOR DANFORTH AGENCIES LTD. 690 Ooawell Ave. General Insurance We offer a complete line of coverage for FIRE - AUTO - LIABILITY - LIFE MORTGAGES ARRANGED 24 Hour Service Phone HO 1r3536 L. MoOullagh,AIIO.Res. Meet Rouge Hockey League Standings an at Saturday, January 27th, inclusive; ATOIA DIVISION P W L T GF GA Pt s Buffalo 11 8 P 1 43 23 17 Providence 11 5 1 3 24 26 13 Rochester 11 3 6 2 28 33 8 Hershey 11 1 6 4 21 34 6 PEE VrEE DIVISION Bruins 11 7 2 2 34 21 16 Cane.dians 11 4 4 3 25 26 11 Red Wings 11 4 4 3 22 29 11 Vaple Leafs 11 1 6 4 16 21 6 BANTAU DIVISION Warriors 6 5 1 2 34 23 12 Comets 7 4 2 1 28 21 9 Flyers 7 0 6 1 20 38 1 a „A �.; Si 6j� 1:� a ♦c9�ci�[rnn� STOP 37 - 4640 KINGSTON RD. - WEST HILL g'PECIALIZIIVG IN CHINCS,f Foolp TAKE -our SERVICE 'WEE DELIWERy AT 4- 4-73 8 ROIL k� I fill 1)ru1 s I (III(I : 1111.1, 11IIII1PINII l:l-.N 1'I0,: o".." /Ytl 9..10 Erg nhw, ,TAT,-i :�i)ii l�f.� ;�:�I.,1� Ii b'ARC I I Fhl-.16 DLLIVH:I(Y AT. 2-5771 STEINLERG' S SUPERMARKET 274 Island Rd, in the Rouge Hill Plaza is ready to serve you better and save you more. 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