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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), January 4, 1967, p. 2

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i esc Apprentices NEWMARKET pflol nt 20 to 25 persons are as- where their talents lie project has been lambed by each week They range and are undecided as to what in age from to and none trade to follow An Important Grade part of its function en- Labor cooperation with team also sure that the sppreirticeshfe guides and directs candidate esters the trade apprentices who do not which best suits KINO TOWNSHIP fambeir accordance with new pro- municipal clerk Harold Rose is treasurer of governing public library the iff the Toronto Board of under the guidance of the Department of Education to assess by a series of tests and interviews applicants who want to enter chip Training without the standing required The teste an ammlstered by the Adult Training Coun selling Centre and include English comprehension fun damentals of arithmetic and verbal abstract and mechan ical reasoning They are de signed to determine whether the candidate is functioning at a Grade level or better and they show his learning and intelligence capacity This program indicates an additional source of obtaining skills to meet an everincreas ing demand from the econ omy such a scheme were to be applied throughout the province it would make an appreciable contribution to the number of persons under taking Apprenticeship Train ing said the Hon Bales Minister of Labor Primarily designed for the person who has been out of school for several years the tests indicate the amount of useful general knowledge the candidate has acquired since he left school Tests are graded according to the percentile principle how well each candidate did in relation to the others The test results also point out Strong points and weaknesses A candidate may achieve a high score in mechanical dex terity and a low in theory He will be directed in his best interests by the counselling team The deciding factor is an Intensive interview by a com mittee of Industrial Training Branch and Adult Training Centre counsellors If the candidate is mature and func tioning at a Grade level of comprehension and speed in the interview he is permitted to receive Apprenticeship Training However he may be advised to receive formal training In a subject he finds difficult Many prospective trainees take courses in Eng lish and basic arithmetic Since the project began Sept 15 per cent of can didates have been successful in the tests and have been able to enter the Apprentice ship Training Program Many are new Canadian with good vocal comprehension but with little knowledge of written English They are permitted to take training on the condi tion they improve their stand ing in this area The project provides a means of getting good men and women who have ability or acquired knowledge but who lack the formal schooling required said Mr Fred Strong counsellor for the Adult Training Centre Some candidates are re ferred to the Industrial Train ing Branch by trades schools and field counsellors locate others who are working in a trade without the necessary educational qualifications Many are simply anxious to NEWMARKET A new right of court action will go into effect Jan for passengers in motor vehicles in Ontario A guest passenger will have the right to claim damages from the driver andor owner of the vehicle in which he is riding if he is injured in an accident caused by the driv ers gross negligence At present a guest passen ger that is one who is not paying a fare has no claim against the driver or owner in such circumstances A fare- paying passenger does have the right of action however and this right will continue The change results from an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that was passed at the last session of the Leg islature In announcing the effective date of Jan for the new provisions the Department of Transport pointed out its significance for drivers and owners as well as passengers The insurance industry ad vises that almost all auto mobile liability insurance pol icies now in effect include coverage against this new risk However all motor ve- leaders To Project hide owners and particularly motorcycle owners are urged to check their policies to make suns that the policy includes passenger hazard coverage and where there is any doubt you should check with your automobile insur ance agent Entertain Relatives At Christmas Affairs QUEENSVILLE Mrs E of Charlottetown PEI has returned home after spending some time vis iting her daughter and law Mr and Mrs J Hav ana and family Mr and Mrs George Pear son spent Christmas Day with their daughter Mrs George library road to establish township of King library board with jurisdiction over library services of the muni cipality All assets and liabilities of the King City organisation were turned over to the township of King on Jan I The new board consists of nine members Represent ing the township are Reeve Gordon Cook appointed for one term Mrs Jean Hardy a certified King City librar ian appointed for a three- year term and Donald Garden of a two- year term The township area public school board named Mrs Clarence Schom- a threeyear term Rev Harold Kemp Kettleby a twoyear term and Mrs Ernest Davison Oak Ridges oneyear The Roman Cath olic separate school board named Mrs Ken of and Jenns King City as rotating Local Couple Mark Golden Wedding NEWMARKET Guests were present from England Ottawa Kingston Toronto and Newmarket district for City continuing as the oldest established organiza tion providing local library services branch continuing in new quarters at the community hall and the newly founded Noble- ton branch with quarters built and paid for by Noble- ton Lions Club in a new addition to the village fire- halt The trustees of the three police villages and the com munities themselves are highly satisfied with the new arrangement under a town ship system governed by a township board This board sets up an annual budget which is levied over the municipality at a certain mill rate This wider base pro vides more funds for opera tion costs The system also provides higher provincial grants and allows for a wider service to readers ft L 12 v a KM- mm lilt t I iTV A L L r y if v Santas reindeer take off round the corner of Holland area His two sons Brian the house in this Chrislmas display set up and made John view their fathers handiwork by William Newmarket in the and family in New- the 50th wedding anniversary market STRANGE King Town ship Area Public School Board has named part- time staff teachers Mrs Marjorie Williamson Schomberg and Mrs Bonnie Collacutt of Beeton to take charge of the boards Centennial education program with Mrs Byron Ayl- and Mrs William Lewis St entertained Mrs Mun- and Mr and Mrs Lewis Jr and family on Christmas Day Skating is held in ville Arena every Wednesday and Saturday nights Miss Ida Burkholder of To ronto visited her cousins Mr and Mrs Burkholder at Christmas time Mr and Mrs Charles Batt of Oak Ridges spent Christ mas with Mr and Mrs Max Batt Mr and Mrs J Aylward Susan and Fred spent the of Mr and Mrs Albert White which was held at their home Arden street on Dec Tea was poured by two daughters Mrs Phyllis Col lins and Mrs May Brookes Special guest was Mrs Amy a sister of Mr Whites from England Greetings were received from the Prime Minister and a framed greeting from Pre mier John was pre sented by Major A A Lex Mackenzie Mayor A Kent and town clerk Grant Blight brought greetings and congratulations from the Newmarket Town Council Civic Improvement Manual Available NEWMARKET Beautify ing Towns a manual suggest ing ways of refreshing the appearance of towns in Can ada is being distributed by the Centennial Commission The manual was prepared by SpenceSales for the Cen tral Mortgage and Housing Corporation A series of other manu als on community improve ment will be made available to the provincial centennial offices for distribution HIT THE SKIDS When Craig was attempting to set a land speed record In his jetpowered Spirit of America at Bon neville Salt Flats Utah in 1964 he skidded for nearly six miles at oneroom Cen tennial School commencing this spring Under supervising principal Robert Bolton Mrs William son and Mrs will develop the proj ect of history geography and natural science when about Grade 1 to pupils will spend a couple of days ac companied by their own teacher at the school Entertain Friends KING CITY Mr and Mrs Ernest Sixth of King entertained some neighborhood friends at their new home Mern- where they held their first Christmas since moving from Toronto to the country Among those attending the event were Mr and Mrs John Belknap Mr and Mrs Howard of King City the of Mr ward and Fred remained for several days Miss Elsie Huntley has re turned home after spending Christmas holidays in Win nipeg Mrs Bert Dike and Mr and Mrs A who are spending the winter with their sister were at the home of Mr and Mrs Dike in Pine Orchard for the holiday Flying Officer John Ste vens of Greenwood Nova Scotia and Mrs Stevens the former Ann Kavanagh spent Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Kavanagh and family also Mr and Mrs Robert Stevens of Newmar ket Mr and Mrs John Tweddle of also spent Christmas at the Kavanagh home Mr and Mrs Ronald and family entertained on Christmas Day and Mrs Norman MacMur- Mr and Mrs Roy guests Mr and Mrs Bird Mr and Miss Gloria and Mr John Mrs Gage Love Mr and Scnneit of Toronto were at become apprentices At Mrs Donald Gillies home for the holiday DIXIE LEE FRIED CHICKEN Formerly Blue Dolphin Fish and Chips 79 YONGE ST S IF YOU LIKE CHICKEN YOULL LOVE DIXIE LEE DIXIE LEE TakeOut Service PHONE 7276131 FOR FAST DELIVERY AURORA DIXIE SNACKS 2 pieces of chicken chips 85 DIXIE DINNERS pieces delicious chicken chips roll cole slaw DIXIE BUCKETS pieces chicken lots of chips enough for 395 HOURS DIXIE BARRELS 20 pieces chicken enough for great for parties RON ELLIOTT RAMBLER CORVAIR ON THE FLOOR GEARSHIFT BUCKET SEATS LICENCE NO South Newmarket WAS NOW PHONE A SALE Bottles V0 5 SHAMPOO Reg DISCOUNTS On All Items a AND CHIPS Times Square Discount Main St Newmarket STORE HOURS Sat I am to pm to 9 pm Instant Taltc Qui Service 5 ALIGNMENT BALANCING una Licensed Mechanics General Repairs To All Makes of Cars BORGE JIM Service Centre Main St Newmarket 525 tittle hearts heat with anticipation and one receive a sift children Lions School visit the children provided an excellent program or their CLOSED MONDAYS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY am pm pm 12 am FRIDAY am 130 pm 4 pm am SATURDAY to am SUNDAY pm to pm WE STILL HAVE OUR FISH CHIPS FOR WHICH THE BLUE DOLPHIN r HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAMOUS TRY OUR BREADED SHRIMPS SCALLOPS OYSTERS BUTCHER St Specializing in Personal Service Since O FREE Delivery Twice Daily am and 3 AURORA HANDYMANS SPECIAL acres well travelled country road rfandy loam soil 2slorey stucco home partly modern real buy at full price balance on 1 open mortgage down Ivan REAL ESTATE BROKER Newmarket OFFICE HOME Each week inert will appear throughout the advertise- on this feature the letters making up the name of one of the participating businesses You are required to read each advertisement very carefully find these letters and identify the featured business Fill out the entry form below and send to the EXPO CONTEST ERA by no later than pm each Monday IMPORTANT I To be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE EACH ENTRY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CASH SALES SLIP OR PROOF OP PURCHASE FROM ONE OF THE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES Each entry must be submitted on the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM BELOW ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE YEARS OF AGE OR OVER The first correct answer drawn each week will be submitted for the final draw for the Grand Prize which consists of 1 Air Canada flight for two to Montreal and return Reservations at La Martinique Motor Inn all expenses paid For wonderful days Passports to Expo spending money 3 AURORA RADIO HOSPITAL TVHome and Auto Radios Stereo HIFI Sales and Service General Electric Rogers Majestic Muntx Wellington St CALL GLENVILLE DAIRY For Regular Home Delivery of QUALITY Dairy Products DAVIS DR NEWMARKET LEO s SERVICE CENTRE Winterizing Undercoatlng Snow Tires TuneUp 167 S Aurora VIC SAYS SMaOO INTO 1967 the KESWICK VIC STURDY EQUIPMENT Open from pm to am Ready To Go In Mins 8954654 KING GEORGE PIZZA PARLOR OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM 9 LAST WEEKS WINNER Mrs Leslie Coombs AURORA RACEWAY AND HOI1BY SHOP All Accessories for Model Car Enthusiasts Lane Road Course Snack Bar Facilities AURORA PLAZA Moored It PAINT SERVICE Paint and Wallpaper Paint is our business i not a sideline i Main si- IB Tonic SI Aurora FRENCHS SALON An early appointment allows us to give better service St- Have Your Run Cleaned GREAT SAVINGS ON BROADLOOM Full Line of Service With All Sales DISCOUNT SALE Half Price SALE Watch for this Sticker in the Mail Fire v Police SUPER CARPET SERVICE Industry on Cards MARIGOLD GIFT SHOPPE 200 Main fit Newmarket a liiv YORK COUNTY Hospital Doctor Cleaning Draperies Sterne SMOKE SHOP 10 OFF Boxes of Chocolates cwt A A i Main St Newmarket ART FOSTER HEATING Forced Air BURNER SERVICE and IS M

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