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jetacieenes Sr pnogoenbosvegry soma ttme SELLING CITY'S TRUE IMAGE RESPONSIBILTY OF ALL -- JAMES WILLAIM As a central distribution area, Oshawa has much to offer in- City's Growth Rate tccs@yeiee Pace iat tas at ui 'arewe! An ite Both major railways and 2l|tive labor is po = rtation companies. i se ona i é : 7 Ki CITY CLERK HAS BUSY JOB IN OSHAWA In a_ growing, bustling city like Oshawa--where the population and the economy ate growing by leaps and bounds -- the office of the city clerk is a heavy respon- sibility. City Clerk Roy Bar- rand checks some munici- pal statistics here with Miss Heather McBain, Clerk-typ- ist in charge of births and deaths registrations at City Hall. --Oshawa Times Photo ROBARTS SENDS GREETINGS "Gentlemen: "T welcome this oppor- tunity to outline some of the accomplishments of the Province of Ontario and, particularly, Oshawa during the last year. "One of the highlights of 1964.in Oshawa was the com- pletion of the new civic audi- torium. I understand that the $1 million structure was made possible through the donations of Oshawa citi- zens. As such, it stands as a monument to civic pride and' community spirit "A similar keenness and spirit is evident throughout Ontario today, and it re- flects the prosperity and ex- pansion which began in early 1961 and is expected to see us all the way through 1965. Last your our Gross Provincial Product rose some $1.5 billion, which was an increase of 8.5 per cent over 1963. The major fac- tors in this strong perform- ance were export trade, con- struction, capital investment and consumer demand. "Industrial production shot ahead in 1964 to the point where it may exceed the Previous year by at least 8 per cent. Effects of- this growth are obvious in Osh- awa and other manufactur- ing centres across the prov- ince. And, as we all know, industrial production pro- vides employment. "We expect that new capi- tal investment in Ontario. will total about $3.6 billion for 1964, an increase of more than 12 per cent over 1963. Oshawa residents can see evidence of this around them everywhere: General Motors; Sklar Furniture Co.; Houdaille Industries Ltd.; Lake Ontario Steel Co. and many other industries which are either expanding PREMIER ROBARTS or locating in Oshawa for the first time. "What of 19657 Our pro- vincial economists think it will be another year of con- siderable expansion in busi- ness investment for plant and equipment. This can only happen, of course, if labor and management work together to keep the econ- omy growing so that our people may rise to new heights of achievement and prosperity. "The City of Oshawa has been one of the industrial centres of Ontar.o that ex- perienced a very rapid rate of growth arising from the current expansion of busi- ness. The City, its indus- tries, and its people are to be congratulated on the manner in which they have contributed to the well-being of their community, their province, and their country. "Yours sincerely, "JOHN P. ROBARTS, "Prime Minister of Ontario'. Boys' Club Serves City The Simcoe Hall Boys' Club Eastview, was officially opened on Nov. 20, 1963 by Col. R. S. McLaughlin, who also turned the first sod. Through the efforts of the ad- visory committee of the Women's Welfare League Board of Directors, the campaign for funds was started and with meetings with City Council and the Eastview Park Neighbor- hood Association the location at the corner of Eulalie avenue} and -Central Park Blvd. south located in Eastview Park was Many Churches Inside City Construction of churches in Oshawa has been brisk. There are numerous church activities for people of all ages (thanks to the work of youth and adult groups.) For quantity of churches, there are: Anglican, 6; Bap- tist, 6; Hebrew, 1; Greek Ortho- dox, 2; Presbyterian, 4; Roman Catholic, 7; Salvation Army, 1; Seventh Day Adventist, 2; United Church, 9. ' There are 21 other denomina- tions serving the residents of Oshawa, chosen as the club site. The motto of the Boys' Club s"'It is Better to Build Boys than to Mend Men" is carried on through the many and varied programs of the club and throughout the 109,334 persons who attend activities at the club. The swimming pool is of Olympic dimensions. To date, 1,723 children and 291 adults have received awards through the many courses of in- struction. Recreational swim- ming, competitive swimming, and diving are other activities for the children. Classes of in- struction and recreational swim- ming periods are also available for adults. MONEY _ The city of Oshawa has 20 insurance companies, four trust companies, eight Mortgage com- panies, 9 finance companies, two credit unions, and three collec- tion agencies, depend on its volunteer helpers who give generously of their time. The many volunteers con- tribute through clerical work, group leaders, coaches for bas- ketball and gymnastics, games toom leaders, instructors for girls' groups, and many guests who bring to the club various talents which they lend to the The Simco# Hall Boys' Club groups. City Has 24 Public Schools | The city of Oshawa has 24 public schools, nine separate schools, four high schools with two more in the planning, Kingsway College and a school for retarded children. The public and high schools are administered by a Board of Education while the separate school system is managed by the Oshawa Separate School Board. The school for retarded chil- dren is operated b ie Oshawa and District Association for Re- tarded Children. Also in the city are the. Osh- awa Business College and The Canadian School of Business which run courses to train clerks, typists, stenographers, secretaries and accountants. RECREATION Under the heading of recrea- tion Oshawa has, two museums, 37 parks, three golf courses and two driving ranges, one yacht club, three municipal swimming pools, one ski club, numerous skating rinks around the city, two curling rinks, four bowling alleys, one tennis club, organi- zed baseball and hockey leagues, one Junior "A" hockey club, By JAMES WILLIAMS, City Industrial Commissioner COMMERCE AND _ INDUS- TRY for the second consecutive year played a major role in in Oshawa's_ phenomenal growth. The year 1964 was one which saw many records es- tablished in terms of new con- struction, in the opening of, and the expansion of com- mercial and industrial opera- tions, all of which has resulted in greater job opportunities. The full impact of this eco- nomic upsurge becomes par- ticularly evident when the sta- tistics of the past two years (1963-1964) are compared. with the previous four year total (1959-1962), in brackets: Building Permits $50,111,844 ($46,466,905) Total New Dwelling Units 2,559 (2,377) Population Increase 6,795 104 , An overall look. at Oshawa's boom in recent years is reflected in all avenues of the City's economic makeup. Oshawa is presently growing at a faster rate than Metro, Toronto. If this trend continues, Oshawa's population should ex- ceed 100,000 over the next 10 years. NEW INDUSTRY In the past two years, 24 in- dustries increased their produc- tion space by over 1% million sq. ft., while 22 other industries added new products to their lines, and 6 manufacturing, or service type industries com- menced operations in Oshawa. During this same period indus- trial employment increased by about 25 per cent with 27 in- dustries contributing to this growth, In terms of banking over $4%4 billion worth of cheques were cashed. in Oshawa representing a 225 per cent increase in a 5- year period. Retail sales in 1963 were over $87% million, an increase of 30 per cent in a 5-year period, and 34 per cent above national average. Its percapita sales of $1,330 in comparison with the top 10 Ontario cities is second only to Metropolitan London. Total disposable income in 1963 exceeded $133 million, an increase of about 30 per cent in a 5-year period, and 28 per cent above national average. RECORD BUSINESS The Oshawa Harbor Commis- sion reported that the Port of Oshawa handled a_ record volume 'of business in 1964. In 1964 the Industrial Com- mission expended considerable effort toward promoting the true image of Oshawa to'the outside. world. Records at the Commis- sion reflect a marked increased in requests for current data about Oshawa particularly from professional consultants, finan- cial organizations, marketing and research firms. The num- erous major projects completed or planned for construction in the past year certainly reflects the stability of Oshawa, and the faith financial organizations have in our City. An interesting highlight is the requests from students from various universities throughout Canada who have selected Osh- Faster Than Metros onto economic region bounded by Hamilton, Oshawa, and Bar- Tie will see a population growth from its present 2.6 million people to 4 million in 15 years. A special Ontario Government Committee is currently studying the future transportation needs 'of this region.Therefore, any extension and improvement to this-system will undoubtedly en- lance the continued develop- ment of this immediate area. Likewise, the opening of the Nuclear Power Plant, at Fair- port Beach, should prove to be an asset. Selling the true image of Osh- awa must continue to be an ac- cepted responsibility of each citizen, There were a number of projects organized by local groups last year which did much to promote the image of Osh- awa--to name a few, the Do- minion Day Folk Festival achieved: high marks for their Lofthouse Brass Forges Ahead! Now Supplying 10% of Canada's Hot Brass Pressing Market JAMES WILLIAMS tinue to enjoy increased busi- ness and in the future will eventually become one of the keys to the City's major development. Because or major industrial operations here--coupled with visitor attractions in this area, and our proximity to Metro one-day programme which com- memorated Canada's birthday in a true national sense. The Oshawa Rotary Club's Annual Friendship Day, and also -- the International Day held last year played a vital role in building the image of our City. The visit of businessmen from _ Ste. Therese, Quebec, ably organi- LOFTHOUSE BRASS MANUFACTURING LTD. Steadily Progressing With Canada 310 Hopkins St. Toronto --service ~facilities,)zed by the Oshawa Chamber of hotels, motels, restaurants, etc.|Commerce, is the most recent BOX 35, Whitby --should continue to grow. example of promoting goodwill, : It has been forecasted thatjand building up the external the extensive Metropolitan Tor-limage of Oshawa. peremare teste ae rn nel IOS LE AES TN STE awa as a special project to write a thesis have increased substantially in the past year. There appears many reasons for optimism about continued growth of Oshawa during the next 12 months and beyond. This year should see continued expansion in the field of com- merce and industry creating greater job opportunities. The seaway depth harbor, one of the City's richest assets, should con- Oshawa's Hillsdale Manor if- ficially welcomed its first resi- dent August 20, 1960. Now, only four and one half years later, the Manor awaits completion of an addition which will increase the resident popu- lation from its original 200 per- sons to a new capacity of 301. The extension, at a contract tendered cost of $485,590, was started in September, 1964. The completion date will be in March this year. The present list of persons awaiting admission to the Manor is nearly sufficient to fill the new wing. Demand for bed care accom- modation is high followed close- ly by those requiring normal or ambulatory care. The new wing has been de- signed so that its bed capacity can be converted for use of bed care residents. Due to a close observation of the operation of the existing building, the com- mittee .of management has made several changes calcu- lated to improve residents' com- fort and increase efficiency of and two live theatre groups. operation. Noteworthy among Senior Citizens Enjoy Life At Hillsdale Manor these is the fact that four-bed rooms have been eliminated in the new wing. All accommoda- tion will be of the two-bed type. New accommodation will be included for increased occupa- tional therapy, physio therapy and library facilities. The new wing will have its own lounges and sitting rooms for both nor- mal and bed care occupants. The Manor has steadily im- proved the methods and opera- tion. It is due in part to the in- terest of a small army of citi- zens who offer assistance. Jt would be impossible to recognize all groups but the management would be remiss if it failed to acknowledge contributions by the following organizations: Oshawa Ministerial Association, Oshawa Kinsmen and Kinettes, Canadian Legion Branch 43, Oshawa Pilot Club, Westmount Kiwanis Club, The Salvation Army, Oshawa Red Cross So- ciety and the full memberships of the 55 different ladies' aux- iliaries who jointly operate the tuck shop. True to its tradition, the city has demonstrated the generosity and warm hearted- ness of its people. OWGS i. H. M. BROOKS LTD. Community Builders -- of -- Commercial -- Public --and-- Industrial Buildings LOOK FORWARD TO STILL GREATER PROGRESS FOR OSHAWA & DISTRICT During the past years H. M. Brooks have contri- buted much to the growth and prestige of Osh- in the many new industrial and public buildings constructed by them, they regard as priceless the confidence of those whom they have served and confidently look forward to the con- struction needs of still a greater Oshawa. H. M. BROOKS LIMITED General Contractors 240 Rolson Street, Oshawa 728-9405 Renonnennnnany ARYYYUNA all around the clock... you live better... ELECTRICALLY ' \ In dozens of ways, every day, electricity helpsmakeyour life more pleasant, 'more comfortable. 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