Beach metro news – December, 14 2015 by Beach Metro News

Daily flags raise cash for food bank By Jon Muldoon

Volume 44 No. 19

December 15, 2015

LEUTY AND Violet Avenue residents have increased their goal for this year’s DailyFlag for DailyBread campaign. For the fifth year, neighbours on the street will reveal a new homemade flag each day leading up to Christmas, auctioning the creations to raise money for the food bank. The goal for this year’s neighbour-run artistic advent calendar is $27,000, along with food donations collected at Fire Station 227 at Queen Street and Woodbine Avenue.

Ben Hilliard, who organizes the event with Michelynn Laflèche, spoke to Beach Metro News on Dec. 3. Already there were $1,900 in donations and $6,000 in pledges, he said, and bids for the three flags revealed by Dec. 11 were in the hundreds of dollars each. “There’s still a long way to go to $27,000,” Hilliard said. “Hopefully we’ll pass that, but reaching it is the main thing.” Last year the neighbours surpassed their goal, raising $26,400 through flag auction sales and donations from businesses and individuals. Continued on Page 3

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Carols ring out in Glen Stewart Ravine Ron Millar, front, plays baritone while Kevin Lau, rear, plays tenor horn with the Scarborough Citadel Salvation Army band, who performed several Christmas carols for Carolling in the Park on Dec. 8. Held in the Glen Stewart Ravine for 26 years, this year’s Carolling brought more than 300 people out on a warm December night to sing along with the brass band and drink hot cider served by local Scouts.

Record $50 million donation spurs hospital name change By Andrew Hudson

SHE DIDN’T know it then, but when Michael Garron came back to see her after starting Grade 7, he was saying goodbye. It was September 1974, and teacher Sheila Davidson knew Michael as the boy who always stayed after class to do his work. Diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer at three, he had lost a finger to the disease, then his right arm below the elbow. “He had to work twice as hard as everybody else,” said Davidson, who taught his Grade 6 class at Cornell Junior Public School in Vaughan. But Michael persisted. At his Grade 6 graduation, he won the school Achievement Award – a prize for the hardest-working student. So Davidson was upset when he returned months later and told her he was struggling. They spoke for about an hour. It was the last she saw him. Michael died of cancer that January, at 13. Davidson learned that he had known he was dying when he

visited her, and that he had made a point of going back to see several others who had played a significant role in his life. “He was one of the children that in 40 years of teaching I will always

remember,” Davidson said. “That’s why you do the job, for moments like that.” Today, tens of thousands more people will know Michael Garron’s name.

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Berna and Myron Garron listen during the announcement of their record $50 million donation to Toronto East General Hospital on Dec. 2. The hospital is being renamed to Michael Garron Hospital in honour of the Garrons’ son, who was born at East General and died at age 13 from a rare form of cancer.

On Dec. 2, Toronto East General Hospital was renamed Michael Garron Hospital after his parents Berna and Myron Garron made a $50 million donation in his memory. It was the largest donation to a community teaching hospital in Canada, made five years after the Garrons donated $30 million to establish a cancer centre at SickKids Hospital. Speaking at the unveiling, Myron Garron told the story behind the family’s latest gift. Years before he left his bank job to start the auto parts company that made them wealthy, Myron and Berna were newlyweds living in a $67 apartment off Victoria Park Avenue. Toronto East General is where Michael, their first child, was born. Sarah Downey, the hospital president and CEO, said the Garrons’ donation will allow the hospital to buy state-of-art equipment, establish its first teaching and research chair positions, and fund major research studies into clinical care. Such research is bound to have ripple effects across Toronto, since the hospital’s patient population is

in many ways a microcosm of the city as a whole. As Downey explained, some 85 languages are spoken by patients at the hospital, and it serves both Thorncliffe Park, a neighourhood with the highest birthrate in the city, and Flemingdon Park, which has the greatest concentration of seniors. Along with affluent areas such as the Beach and Greektown, it serves more low-income patients than any other hospital in Toronto. The new name, Michael Garron Hospital, will refer to the hospital’s main campus at Coxwell and Mortimer Avenues, Downey said, while corporately the hospital will be known as the Toronto East Health Network – a name that refers to its many off-site programs, including a detox centre at Danforth and Jones Avenues, and a new primary care clinic opened two weeks ago for newcomers in Thorncliffe. Holding a key that hospital cofounder Joseph Harris used to open the hospital doors back in 1929, Downey said the Garrons’ donation is a modern-day version of that key. “It opens something new,” she said.

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LISA’S SMILE grows when she remembers how Neighbourhood Centre made her Christmas last year. For more than 30 years, volunteers at the community centre near Main Street and Danforth Avenue have bought, wrapped, and delivered free turkey dinners and Christmas gifts to families in need. A single mother with a son and baby daughter, Lisa received one of the holiday hampers last year (She prefers to remain anonymous – ‘Lisa’ is a nickname). The couple who donated it delivered it to her door. “I was so happy, and to get winter boots!” she said, talking about the snow boots that came for her growing son. “They don’t know the depth of how they’re affecting people’s lives, on a positive note.” Last Christmas, Neighbourhood Centre’s holiday hampers program served over 80 families and 167 children in the Taylor-Massey, Lumsden, Crescent Town and Oakridge neighbourhoods, said Rejwan Karim, the centre’s interim executive director. This year, the goal has been raised to 100 families. “At the beginning it looks crazy here – lots of boxes ready to go out, lots of volunteers,” said Karim. Volunteers divide all the wrapping and deliveries into stages, running now until delivery day on Dec. 18. “People are so thankful, so delighted to receive the boxes,” said Karim, who does deliveries himself. Local families are nominated for the holiday hampers either by the principal

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Volunteers wrap gifts for the more than 80 holiday hampers that Neighbourhood Centre delivered to low-income families at Christmas last year. This year, the community centre on Secord Avenue is aiming to serve 100 families.

at one of four elementary schools, or by the director of a local women’s shelter. Families are then asked to submit a three-item Christmas wish list. Looking at last year’s wishes, Karim said they ranged from household items such as coffee makers and room heaters to children’s gifts, including toys, video games, cosmetics and winter boots. The centre budgets $450 on gifts for a family of four, $150 for a single person. Two thirds of the families on this year’s list are newcomers, and nearly half are single-parent households, like Lisa’s. Karim can remember the look on Lisa’s face last Christmas, even though he wasn’t at her door when her gifts and Christmas dinner were delivered. That’s because as a regular helper with the Centre’s seniors’ breakfast and crafts programs, Lisa came in to thank her fellow volunteers.

Long before last year’s Christmas gifts, Lisa said Neighbourhood Centre had greatly enriched her life. Many of the seniors who join in the breakfast program live in her Toronto Community Housing building, she said, and they often stop to say hello to her son, or offer friendly pieces of wisdom. “Whether I ask or not, they volunteer it,” she said, laughing. Besides the staff and volunteers who run the centre’s many programs, Lisa said the participants themselves are a big reason why she is grateful to have Neighbourhood Centre close by. “Everybody is important in making this work,” she said. To donate, shop a wish list, or volunteer for Neighbourhood Centre’s holiday hampers, call Helena Frank at 416-6981626 ext. 204 or email holidayhampers @neighourhoodcentre.org.

TORONTO EAST JUST GOT $50 MILLION STRONGER. Vibrant, diverse and tight-knit, Toronto East is a community so many of us are proud to call home. As a vital part of the city, we are brimming with potential, and now that potential becomes even stronger thanks to the Garron family and their historic gift of $50 million to Toronto East General Hospital. Donated in memory of their son, Michael, who was born at Toronto East General Hospital, but at 13 was taken by cancer, Myron and Berna Garron sought to give back to this community. Their generous gift will enable the hospital to advance the care provided to our patients at the bedside. It will fund the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, including a CT scanner, and drive clinical innovation. The Garrons’ gift will also help us establish the �irst teaching and research chairs in our history, allowing us to attract the best and brightest professional staff. Our community hospital will be propelled to the global stage, making it an example of excellence, innovation and inspiration around the world. Thanks to this historic gift that will transform health care in Toronto East, we will become the Michael Garron Hospital in the Toronto East Health Network.

Michael Garron 1962-1975

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DECA hosts ‘Sleepout for Syria’ Shadows of the three wise men, above, are cast on a tent set up outside the Sleep Out for Syrians benefit at the Church of the Resurrection on Dec. 5. Organized by the Danforth East Community Association, the fundraiser drew more than 75 people who camped in tents set up in the churchyard, showing solidarity with Syrians living in refugee camps. The event raised $30,000 for two local sponsorship groups, $20,000 more than the original goal. At top right, Mohammad Massoud serves Kabuli Palaw, a dish of steamed rice with raisins, carrots, and lamb from Kabul, Afghanistan. Massoud and several other members of Adam House, a West End home for newly arrived refugees, volunteered to make dinner for everyone who camped out in tents at the fundraiser. At right, Joey, 5, and his mother Courtney Sayliss light candles of hope before a series of readings and live music.

DailyFlag for DailyBread, continued from Page 1 That amount covered more than 1,000 food hampers at Daily Bread, with each hamper covering about three days of food for a family of four. Daily Flag for Daily Bread was launched on the evening of Dec. 6, when Hilliard said Daily Bread executive director Gail Nyberg was on hand to explain the value of monetary donations to the food bank. While canned food drives are helpful, Daily Bread’s buying power means a $100 donation pays for $500 of food. The flags revealed by Dec. 10 this year already covered a variety of subjects, mediums, and interpretations of what makes a flag. “There’s a good injection of new ideas every year, and there’s some weird and wonderful ideas, too,” said Hilliard, pointing to past examples running the gamut from traditional flags to an ornament made from an old exercise ball. Hilliard’s abstracted division sign, painted on canvas, kicked off the campaign at 60 Leuty. Shraddha, Lincoln, Gayatri and Ira collaborated on a Warhol-inspired felted flag at 14 Leuty, featuring four similar colourful images of a child

eating soup. Other ‘flags’ include a burned image of a pine tree on wood, a stained glass panel, and a flag with eight maple leaves attached to a clothesline. Along with raising money and food donations for Daily Bread, Hilliard said the neighbours have spent the last five holiday seasons building more than just a pile of non-perishable food. “It’s been a great community-building event,” he said. “It was always a very good community down here, but perhaps it’s been made stronger.” This is the year to take a stroll through one of the more original fundraisers in the East End. 2015 may (or may not) be the final year for the campaign – Hilliard and Laflèche hope to hand off the idea to one of their neighbours, in the hopes fresh blood might also bring in some fresh ideas. To check out the latest flags and make a bid, visit dailyflagfordailybread.com. To see the flags in person, take a walk down Leuty and Violet, and bring some food to drop off at the fire station.

News Briefs ST. AIDAN’S Anglican Church will hold a Christmas Day Turkey Lunch on Friday, Dec. 25, in the Memorial Hall, located on Silver Birch Avenue at Queen Street East. Doors open at noon and everyone is welcome. For more information call the church office at 416-691-2222. CHRISTMAS COOKIES, made by Upper Beach residents and a few professional bakers, are on sale for $10 a basket to support the refugee sponsorship group Upper Beaches Lifeline Syr-

ia. Orders can be made until Dec. 18 by emailing upperbeacheslifelinesyria@gmail.com.

THE HOLIDAY season can be stressful for many, even more so for those with drinking problems. Holiday parties and family visits may present opportunities for conflict and hostile confrontations when a problem drinker over-indulges. AlAnon/Alateen offers support. For more information contact Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups at 416-410-3809 or visit al-anon.alateen.on.ca.

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ANYONE WHO needs a hot meal or just some company for Christmas is welcome to join in the eighth St. Nicholas Feast organized by St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican Church. From 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, church members and staff from the nearby Wimpy’s restaurant will serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings at nearby Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, before retiring to St. Nicholas for coffee and dessert. A special visitor will also appear to hand out gifts to the children. Without giving away too much, the portly visi-

tor in question is a familiar sight at this time of year to children who have been good. As church member Ken Campbell points out, “We’re St. Nicholas, so we have a direct line to Santa Claus.” Organizers expect a turnout in the hundreds, including many clients from the Birch Cliff Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, though all are welcome. St. Nicholas Anglican Church is at 1512 Kingston Rd. Dinner begins first at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. For more information call St. Nicholas at 416-691-0449.

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Escape Plans was reviewed in the Nov. 17 issue of Beach Metro News. Published by Invisible Publishing, the book tells the story of three family members who drift apart and closer together in unexpected ways, narrated in turn by all three main characters. Vlassopoulos will help decide the winning entry, along with editorial staff at Beach Metro. The winner will receive a $50 credit at The Great Escape Bookstore, 957 Kingston Rd. Email entries to contests@beachmetro.com, or mail care of The Editor to: 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7 by 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.

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Police Beat

Murder suspect arrested in raid POLICE HAVE arrested a man wanted for a 2014 murder in the Gerrard-Ashdale neighbourhood. Conrad Grizzle, 22, was arrested along with nine others during a series of earlymorning drug raids in Toronto, Barrie and surrounding areas on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Grizzle is alleged to have shot and killed Douglas Parker, a 20-year old father of one, as well as shooting and injuring three of Parker’s friends as they got out of a taxi on Walpole Avenue on May 24, 2014. Grizzle faces one charge of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder, as well as charges for drug trafficking. Inspector Howie Page, an officer on Toronto’s drug squad, said at a Thursday news conference that Grizzle’s name was not on the original list of suspects involved in the drug ring. Page said that Grizzle tried to use an alias after his arrest, but was soon outed by police. Grizzle apparently evaded police earlier this fall, when a three-hour manhunt near Danforth and Coxwell Avenues that involved a helicopter, police dogs and several officers failed to catch him. On Thursday, Page spoke to reporters surrounded by bags of seized marijuana, hashish, ecstasy and oxycodone as well a 12-guage shotgun with ammunition, cocaine presses, money counters and cash likely obtained by drug trafficking. The materials, worth an estimated $1.1 mil-

lion, were seized from 10 homes in Toronto, Barrie, Innisfil, Markham, and Utopia, and many of the drugs were packaged for streetlevel sales. “The packaging of these drugs is an important factor of this investigation,” said Page. “These individuals are alleged to be part of a sophisticated network of dealers willing and able to provide illicit drugs to highend dealers, mid-level dealers as well as the street level throughout the city of Toronto and the GTA.” Three more drug-ring suspects remain at large, including 22-year-old Hayden Brooks of Toronto, 38-year-old Jie Feng Zhou of Guelph, and 28-year-old Kyle Martin. Anyone with information about the three suspects can phone police at 416-808-6100 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent online at www.222tips. com or by texting TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637).

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Katie, 3, and Ben, 6, play with a pair of baby squirrels on Lee Avenue on Oct. 1. The squirrels showed none of their usual skittishness around the children, behaviour Nathalie Karvonen, executive director of the Toronto Wildlife Centre, says is common among orphaned squirrels.

Close encounter of a furry kind By Andrew Hudson

“NUTS!” That’s how Gene Domagala, Beach historian and noted friend of Lee Avenue squirrels, describes last Monday morning. Equipped with garden gloves and a tall yellow ladder, the rescue-and-release team from Toronto Wildlife Centre was in his backyard to install what may be the Beach’s first squirrel condo. A five-unit, 0.6-metre “den box,” it came furnished with squirrel bedding and an entry designed to block raccoons’ grasping hands. Perched a few metres up one of the backyard trees, it is home to five orphaned squirrels that were rescued in September by the Domagalas’ grandchildren and some of their friends on the street. “Besides Gene Domagala, now we have other wildlife on Lee Avenue,” said his wife Patricia, laughing. Sarrah Castillo, a member of the Wildlife Centre rescue team, said the den box will give the young squirrels a safe place to run until they figure out exactly where they want to be in the neighbourhood. Until the big move last Monday, the wood box was kept inside a large enclosure at the Wildlife Centre. Called a “soft release,” Castillo said that two-step transition is much easier on the animals than simply releasing them back outside. And while Castillo normally cautions people not to feed wildlife, in this case, the squir-

rels were returned with a supply of nuts and seeds. “It’s now getting into winter, and they don’t have the cache like every other squirrel does,” she said. While the children did rescue two of the orphaned squirrels on Lee Avenue, it might be fairer to say the squirrels found them – the weeks-old animals ran straight up their arms. “That’s a sign of being an orphan squirrel,” said Castillo. “They’re just so desperate that everything equals ‘mom.’” Another sign is being covered in fleas. Nick Domagala, an older grandson of Gene and Patricia’s, said the baby squirrels were crawling with them until he got a chance to give them a bath. A charity with a permit to rehabilitate and release wild animals, only the Toronto Wildlife Centre could offer to rescue the squirrels, said Gene. Other animal services agencies all said they would have to euthanize the squirrels instead. “They’re a lot of work to raise,” Castillo said, noting that they need to be fed milk quite frequently until they’re weaned. Although the Domagalas only rescued two squirrels in September, when they offered to put up the den box in their backyard, it came with three bonus squirrels inside. By mid-week, all five were already out exploring trees, fattening up for winter and avoiding the cats on Lee. “Only in the Beach,” said Gene.

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Time to support Syrian refugees any way we can Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches/East York BETWEEN THE evil of ISIS, Assad’s atrocities, and a brutal civil war, more than 4.2 million Syrians have been displaced. Other countries around the world have stepped up to do their part. It’s time for Canada to do the same. Our government has committed to provide sanctuary to 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February. 15,000 of those will be governmentassisted. The remainder will be private sponsorships. An additional 10,000 government-assisted refugees will be resettled by the end of 2016, for a total of 25,000 govern-

ment sponsorships. There is no cap on private sponsorships. Canadian Forces flights are already bringing refugees to Toronto and Montreal. Commercial flights and charters will bring thousands more. There are thousands of private sponsorships now underway, and we expect more than 8,000 to arrive by the end of this year. In all cases, due diligence and thorough security screenings will be conducted overseas before anyone departs for Canada. More than 400 Canadian experts in the fields of medicine, biometrics, security, and intelligence are working with our partners in the Middle East to conduct examinations of potential refugee applicants. The Government of Canada has committed $960 million in humanitarian, development, security, and

stabilization assistance to the region. $100 million has been designated to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency. I am especially proud of our community’s recent efforts to come together in the wake of this crisis. Many neighbours have pledged both time and money to welcome refugees into our community, and I commend the work of local churches, community organizations, and hard-working, caring individuals. It is an important reminder that long-term peace is forged by a compassionate and inclusive society. I see those values as my fellow neighbours work to welcome newcomers into our community and do their part in our world. Equally, our response to the Syrian refugee crisis is a reminder that we can and should work to put poli-

tics aside. In doing so, we have the ability to accomplish great things. To that end I encourage everyone to attend a town hall information session on the Syrian refugee crisis on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 12 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. The successful Sleepout for Syria on Dec. 5 was a shining example of how you can help raise money for this important cause. To start helping right now, I encourage you to get involved in an existing local effort. From the Upper Beaches Lifeline Syria Group to Danforth East Community Association’s efforts to raise funds for The Neighbourhood Group, there are many different groups to get involved with. The Neighbourhood Group’s existing settlement services are very worthy of any supportive efforts you

may have in mind. If you are interested and uncertain how to get involved, email Nathaniel.ErskineSmith@parl.gc.ca. There are resources directly available from the Government of Canada. A national helpline has been established to answer questions for Canadians looking to help. Call 1-844-61 SYRIA (1-844-6179742). Also, visit www.cic.gc.ca and check out the Donate-VolunteerSponsor website. As more refugees arrive, we want to make sure everyone is fully informed about the government’s plan, and fully informed about opportunities to help locally. I encourage everyone, in the spirit of the holiday season, to help support a refugee family and show them how lucky we are to live in Canada.

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Letters to the Editor

Kew Gardens plan has fans and detractors RE: ‘KEW Gardens ‘help’ not necessary,’ Letters to the Editor, Dec. 1: On March 18, 2014, there was a public meeting at the Beaches Rec Centre about updating Kew Gardens. Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon invited a few youths to this meeting, including ourselves. We attended with a few friends. It was made perfectly clear that there was no plan yet as to what was happening, but that we were to give ideas at the meeting that could possibly be included. Some people at the meeting were very concerned they wouldn’t have their opinion heard. They thought the park would be totally ruined, like Jean Cochrane’s recent letter in Beach Metro stated: “the current plan would obliterate the flower beds we all admire.”

We were at the meeting to give our ideas, like adding more flowerbeds to the park, which was one idea given and considered. While some felt their voices were not being heard, we stood up and said that the point of the meeting was to hear the public’s ideas and use those to improve this park we already love. We also pointed out that the plan was not set in stone, and was being formed at that very moment from our input. At this statement some narrow-minded participants said audibly, “What do they know? They’re only kids.” Young voices in the Beach are arguably the most important for this type of subject. We will enjoy the park for the rest of our lives. Maybe one day we’ll even bring our own children to this park, and be able to

show them how we helped our community to be the great place it is. Many councils within the Beach are run by adults and seniors. Our young voices might not be viewed as the most important or knowledgeable, however we have strong ideas that are important, and take a fresh view of our community. Ultimately, we are the ones who will be experiencing these changes in the long run. Daisy Schuller and Pascale Desmarais

THERE HAVE been several letters to Beach Metro News critical of the proposed renovations and changes to the 25m-deep strip of Kew Gardens bordering Queen Street. I think it’s important to look at Jean

Cochrane’s and Carole Wilson’s concerns a little deeper. The decision to choose this project over others was made by Councillor McMahon, city staff and the Beach Village BIA in 2013 without any community input. The cost was to be between $400,000 and $500,000, split between the BIA and the city’s economic development and parks departments. The city hired an architect long before the first public meeting in March 2014. At that meeting, many people expressed views similar to those of Cochrane and Wilson, such as not wanting to see the flower beds altered. The architects had people do some activities with maps and bits of clear plastic, but most left bewildered by the entire experience. The architects developed a de-

sign, shown at an open house a few months later. Despite criticisms, this design has not significantly changed since. The design includes things such as trees and a “belvedere” that will block views of the library. Most of the strip will be hard paved surfaces instead of grass and flower beds – more like a plaza than a park. The cost had escalated to $650,000 by June 2014. Beach Metro News once noted that this project “was instigated by the Beach Village BIA, which hopes to draw more traffic up to Queen Street from the beach. Creating a better interface between the street and the north portion of the park is seen as one way to do that.” Continued on Page 27

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I MET David Windrim about 30 years ago when he came to the Beach Metro News office (then Ward 9 Community News). He was the epitome of the successful businessman: well-groomed, smartly dressed and confident. He was at the peak of a long career in sales and marketing with Bell Canada. He was also one of the founders, as well as the president, of the Beach Triangle Residents Association, committed to curtailing the noise, traffic and parking problems associated with the Greenwood Racetrack, as well as cutting back on the number of race days, including Sundays. He served on the Triangle executive until earlier this year, even though he had moved to one of the buildings on the site of the old racetrack. His condo overlooked the boardwalk and lake, and he described his new location as “like being on holiday 365 days a year.” David liked to be involved. For a time he served on the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, the Canadian National Exhibition, and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. In retirement he was a member of the Telephone Community Volunteers and participated in various charitable causes. When the TCV computer club met on the same morning Beach Metro was distributed, he had to make hard choices. At the newspaper we knew him best for his volunteer work with the paper. He was a long-time carrier in the Triangle and then at his condo. He was elected to the newspaper’s executive board, where he served for 20 years, including a term as president. David’s commitment was hands-on. Every second Tuesday he came to help unload the delivery truck and prepare the bundles to go out to the carriers. He was my partner – I counted and he tied. Then we had a coffee and discussed the state of affairs in the Beach and the world.

Beach Metro News will close for the holidays at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 4. Call Victor at 416-698-1164 x 26 or email victor@beachmetro.com to reserve space in the January 12 issue. Happy Holidays from all of us at Beach Metro News.

I felt fortunate to be able to call on David’s expertise and experience. He was a good listener and came up with well thought-out solutions to issues of the day, or confirmed I was on the right track. One of his ideas was to bring some stimulation into the life of a resident at Main Street Terrace (Bestview Lodge). David and his wife Dorothy visited Jim every week and took him out for walks around the neighbourhood. David decided that Jim would benefit from meeting new people and helping out on publication day, so he brought him out to help with the bundling. The more we saw of Jim, the chattier he became. Another example of David’s concern for others was an occasion when several of us attended a gathering downtown and were walking to the subway late at night. We came across a person we knew who was in distress, and David helped get him back on his feet and called a taxi. The taxi driver wasn’t too happy as we put the fellow in the back, so David decided he would go along in the taxi and make sure the fellow got home. We directed the driver to Victoria Park and St. Clair. David realized he had no idea where to go, and the man couldn’t remember his own address, so they drove to every apartment in the area, until someone recognized the passenger and escorted him inside. In the last three years David’s health began to fade. He passed away peacefully at

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Main Street Terrace on Saturday, Nov. 21. He was born in Brantford on July 12, 1937. He leaves Dorothy, his wife of 54 years, three sons and two grandchildren. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Parkinson Society of Canada, or in memory of his granddaughter Myah, a donation to Meagan’s Walk would be appreciated. Sheila Blinoff is the past general manager of Beach Metro News and Ward 9 News.

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Ready for the Hair of the Dog run? IF YOU missed the Tannenbaum 10k, fear not, it’s not too late to run for a good local cause. In fact, the annual Hair of the Dog is the perfect opportunity to resolve to run more, taking place as it does on the first morning of the New Year. The annual event involves either a 9 km fun run or 3 km walk. All funds raised support young athletes and programs at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club. Register online in advance for $25 by Dec.

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RUNNERS RAN in record numbers at the 10th annual Tannenbaum 10k run from Kew Beach to Tommy Thompson Park and back. Hosted by volunteers in the Toronto Beaches Runners Club, all proceeds from the Dec. 6 benefit will support the Share A Christmas program at Community Centre 55. First to the finish line was Cheru Mechessa, a member of the Toronto Olympic Club who crossed at 32:14, less than a minute behind the men’s record set by steeplechase runner Matthew Hughes. At 35:57, Krista Duchene, one of Canada’s fastest marathoners, had the fastest time among the 587 women who laced up for the Sunday race – the first on her quest to compete at the Rio Olympics next year. Along with the first-ever Superkids 1 km run for children 12 and under, the Tannenbaum drew running clubs from across Toronto and the GTA, including the BlackToe Running club, who won the Toronto Run Club Presence Award. Over the last two years, the Tannenbaum 10k has raised more than $30,000 for Centre 55.

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Community Calendar DECEMBER 15-24: 20% Off All Holiday Glam Ware and Jewelry at Pegasus Thrift Store, 931 Kingston Rd. PLUS...spend $20 in December and get 25% off coupon for use in January! Check our Facebook page for updates and surprise specials. We wish you all the best of the season! Pegasus is a not for profit store in support of persons with disabilities. (19) DEC. 17: Free Seniors’ Movie at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 9 a.m., Christmas breakfast with free raffle 9:15 a.m., movie “Suffragette” starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (19) DEC. 17-19: Scarborough Players present ‘Parfumerie’ by Miklos Laszlo at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m. Directed by Cory Doran. Tickets $20 (see ad page 9 for discount info). Free parking, reserved seats, wheelchair accessible. Info: 416-2679292, www.theatrescarborough.com (19) DEC. 18: Holiday Concert with Cadence at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. This Juno award nominated vocal band is back by popular demand! Tickets $20 adults, $10 children under 10, available at Eventbrite. Refreshments. Info: www.cadence-unplugged.com (19) DEC. 19: Free Skate Day with Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon at Ted Reeve Arena (corner Main St. & Gerrard St. E.), 2-4 p.m. All are welcome to this free event but please consider bringing an unwrapped adult or child’s item for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas. DEC. 25: Christmas Day Turkey Dinner at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, Memorial Hall, Silver Birch Ave. at Queen St. E. Doors open at 12 noon. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222 (19) DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Retro Dance Party at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Mike Harding will be spinning out the tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Tickets $30 + HST, available at the bar from Dec. 1. Non-members welcome. No limit to tickets purchased. Reserve a table in the ballroom for parties of 8 or more. Info: Charlene@balmybeachclub.com (19) DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Alcohol and Drug-Free 60s, 70s and 80s Dinner & Dance at St. Joseph’s Hall, 65 Curzon St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 50/50 draw, door prizes, spot dance prizes. Tickets $25 available at TicketGateway.com or call Athena 416399-0788 or Derek 416-268-9405. (19) JAN. 1: Hair of the Dog 36th Annual Fun Run/Walk, 9Km/3Km route along the Martin Goodman Trail. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Walkers leave at 11:30 a.m., runners at noon from the Balmy Beach Club at the foot of Beech Ave. $30 includes a hot lunch. $25 for early registration at www.balmybeachcanoe.com (19)

with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Amnesty International, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church (Woodbine Ave. at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide. New members are most welcome. Info: beachamnesty@gmail.com (fr) WEDNESDAYS: GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) Support Group at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie St. (south of Lawrence Ave.), 7-9 p.m. A peer-to-peer community support group for parents and families who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse and addiction. Comfort and empathy is available from others with the same loss. Info: call/ text 647-274-3224, email grasptoronto@ gmail.com, visit grasphelp.org (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION Group at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays – no lunches until January. •Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Dec. 22, and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Dec. 15, Dec. 29 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 (r) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr)

JAN. 10: New Year’s Levee with Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts, and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 2-4 p.m. JAN. 23: Robbie Burns Roast Beef Dinner and Ceiliah at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30 p.m. Dinner, songs, readings, Scottish Country Dancers and Highland Dancer. $35. Sell out event. Tickets and info: 416-699-3084 (20)

ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www. torontobeachrotary.org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416- 686-2906 (r)

MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION Group for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group at the intermediate level and above. Please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r)

BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r)

TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers

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foreign films and documentaries. Dec. 16: Coco Avant Chanel (2009); Dec. 23: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946); Dec. 30: The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) •Jan. 21: Mental Wellness – Stress and Coping, 2-3 p.m. A presentation by a Toronto Public Health representative about signs and symptoms of stress, its impact on health, coping strategies and relaxation exercises. Info: 416-393-7703 (19)

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BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). •Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. Info: www. birchcliffbluffsuc.org (r) BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r)

GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Dec. 16: Christmas Open House, 3:30-5 p.m. Christmas crafts, flute & cello ensemble, refreshments. Bring your camera for a photo with Santa! Sponsored by Gerrard India Bazaar (BIA) and local businesses. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. (19) BEACH PHOTO CLUB meets at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:15 p.m. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts. Info: www.beachphotoclub.com (r) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r)

ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. •All are welcome to join us for our Christmas Services: Christmas Eve services are at 4:30 p.m. (with Pageant), 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.; Christmas Day there is one service at 10:30 a.m. (see the ad pg 19 in this paper for additional events & service). All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (19) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. •Dec. 18: Cadence Annual Holiday Concert. General admission $20, children 10 and under $10. •Dec. 20: Advent 4 – Waiting for the Birth •Dec. 24: Family Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m.; Candlelight Communion Service, 10:30 p.m. •Dec. 27: Christmas Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (19)

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NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an open-minded inclusive congregation. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 (6) TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca (r) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m. (r)

KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r)

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FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). We would love to have you join us for our Advent and Christmas services. • Dec. 6, 13 and 20: Advent 2, 3 and 4, all at 10:30 a.m. •Wednesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve candlelight service, 7 p.m. •Saturday, Dec. 5: 25th annual Drive for Food, 9-11 a.m. Food donations can be left at the church’s side door that morning. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (19) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (2 blocks E of Main St.) Christmas Schedule •Confessions – Wed. Dec. 16, 9-10 a.m., noon-12:30 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 19, 3-4 p.m.; Wed. Dec.23, 11 a.m.-noon & 4-5 p.m. •Masses: Christmas Eve – No Midnight Mass – Children’s Pageant 4:15 p.m., Family Mass 4:30 p.m., Mid Eve Mass 8 p.m., Choir Carolling 9:30 p.m., Late Eve Mass 10 p.m.; Christmas Day 11 a.m.; New Year’s Eve 4:30 p.m.; New Year Day 11 a.m. Info: 416-698-1105, www.stjohnsrc.ca, stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca (r)

ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.). Join us for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. Also, please join us for our Christmas Eve service, Thursday, Dec 24, 7:30 p.m. Info: 416699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca (19)

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 200 McIntosh St. (W. of Midland, N. of Kingston Rd.). Celebrate Christmas at St. Paul’s with two Christmas Eve Services •All Ages, with drama and storytelling, 7 p.m. •Carols and Communion by Candlelight, 10 p.m. Info: St.pauls.

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WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH, 2174 Danforth Ave. (just east of Woodbine), welcomes you to worship, sing and meet your neighbours, Sundays, 11 a.m. Nursery care available and Christian education for all ages. The congregational life features frequent potlucks. Info: 416-422-2406, www. danforthmennonitechurch.ca (18) SALVATION ARMY EAST TORONTO, 107 Cedarvale Ave. •Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service, 4 p.m. Info: 416-467-7416 (19) 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!

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Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Painful history makes for a powerful comic book By Andrew Hudson

CANDY WRAPPERS, comics, action figures – what sparked Justice Ryan’s awardwinning comic book The Escape are all bright fun things from childhood. But they were stashed behind walls and under floorboards in a place no child should have been. “The kids were hiding all this stuff like contraband,” said Ryan, talking about her visit last year to the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, a building formerly known as the Mohawk Indian Residential School. The ‘school’ was the first of its kind in Canada. Beginning in 1831 up to 1970, generations of aboriginal boys and girls were taken from their families and boarded there. Kids called it The Mush Hole. Until the 1960s, they spent half their day farming crops – residential schools had to largely fund themselves – and they ate whatever they didn’t sell. Ryan, a Grade 12 student at Malvern Collegiate who is Ojibwa and Potawatomi, said stepping into the bare and dusty dormitory of the former school was a big moment for her. “It was really sad,” she said. “It looked like an old attic, but that’s where these kids were forced to sleep and live.” A guide told Ryan how boys used to shimmy out the second-floor window and clamber over a fence to pick old candies from a trash bin behind a store. The owner dusted it with rat poison. Ryan called the experience “breathtaking, mortifying.” But she was inspired by the courage behind the boys’ hard-won treasures, which were found by building inspectors when most of the school became a Six Nations cultural centre and museum.

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So when she heard about the James Bartleman Award for creative writing for aboriginal youth, Ryan already had an idea – a comic book about a girl’s attempt to run away from residential school. Ryan heard about the award from Patricia Martin, a cousin she met in a night class at the TDSB’s Aboriginal Education Centre. The contest stuck in the back of her mind until a month before deadline. “I was doing it on the subway, in my spare, at night time – it was crazy,” said Ryan. With no time for paint and ink, Ryan made The Escape by shooting cell-phone photos of a friend and editing them with imaging software on Martin’s computer. The result struck a chord. Ryan was rushing to start a shift at her burrito shop job when she got a very unexpected call. “I get this phone call and they were like, ‘Hi, it’s the Ontario Secretary of blah blah blah,” she said. “I was like, ‘Okay, this is spam.” Ryan asked the woman to take her off their call list. She was going to hang up, but the woman said, “No, no, no, aren’t you Justice Ryan?” “I was like, ‘Oh my god, they know my name,’ said Ryan, laughing. After it was all sorted, Ryan was thrilled. The award includes a $2,500 prize, but what she is most excited about is the chance The Escape – and another comic she is drafting now for elementary students – could make it into TDSB schools. Ryan said few of her classmates know about residential schools, or much aboriginal history. “Some people say, ‘Oh, it happened hundreds of years ago,’” she said, even though Canada’s last residential school only closed in 1996. After CBC and CTV aired stories about Ryan’s comic book, Jason Reitemeier, a Malvern alumni who now teaches in the Peel District, suggested she write another comic that younger children could read. Ryan liked the idea, but at first she was stumped. Reitemeier had mentioned that some of his family had gone to St. Anne’s, a residential school in Fort Albany, Ontario. In a school system that drew over 37,000 claims of sexual and physical abuse, St. Anne’s is said to have been among the worst. A former supervisor was convicted of forcing small children to eat their own vomit. A makeshift electric chair was used to punish children as young as six.

“Everything is so intense about residential schools,” said Ryan. “What is kid friendly?” It’s early yet, but Ryan is drafting a comic that tells the residential schools story in a more abstract, but meaningful way. It will open with aboriginal children at home with their families, each with a red silhouette. When the Indian agents show up to take them away, their silhouettes are blue. As the story progresses, Ryan said, the children’s silhouettes gradually shift from red to blue. “One thing people don’t understand is that not only were these children being bullied by Indian agents and the Western community, but when they returned to their families, their families see them as white kids,” she said. Children returned unable to speak their parents’ language. “It’s terrible – some of the communities re-

ally shunned the kids, and it’s not even their fault.” At 17, Ryan is nearly finished high school. After graduating, she hopes to become a family physician, working for aboriginal people in places that don’t get a lot of medical attention. Asked how she feels about the way aboriginal history was taught in her own elementary and high school classes, Ryan said much of it came late, often in optional classes that aren’t held every year. But she is encouraged, she said, not only by the night course she took – it counts as a high school and a university credit – but also by more widespread changes like aboriginalinspired projects in Grade 9 art. “I gotta say that it was pretty poorly taught for my generation,” she said. “But I notice that a lot of things are changing.”

Flick for food at the Fox Families who came to the Fox Theatre with food donations for Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign settle in on Dec. 5 for a free screening of Minions sponsored by realtors Wafa Masri and Jalilia Freve. The annual free family movie started with a raffle that included a handmade Minions toque with a single blue eye by knitter Monica Kelly. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

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CADENCE WILL perform a holiday show at Beach United Church on Friday, Dec. 18. The a capella group, featuring two local residents, has travelled the world with nothing but microphones and vocal cords, entertaining audiences of all ages. Their energetic stage presence and singing prowess have made the group a hit from small venues to concert halls, but this show is a great chance to hear seasonal music by a group at its peak on its home turf. Members are David Lane, baritone and bass, Ross Lynde, tenor, Lucas Marchand, tenor, and Kurt Sampson, bass and vocal percussion. Tickets for the Cadence Holiday Show are $20, or $10 for kids under 10, available through the church office, at eventbrite.ca or at the door. Beach United Church is at 140 Wineva Ave., just north of Queen Street East. Find out more at cadence-unplugged.com.

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JAZZY SUNDAYS are from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoons at Morgan’s on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave. There is no cover charge. Steve Koven and Henry Heilig will perform on Sunday, Dec. 20. On Sunday, Dec. 27, Lisa Particelli’s ‘Girl’s Night Out’ vocal jazz jam featuring Mark Kieswetter on piano will be on the stage. •

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B2, THE duo of Bill MacLean on vocals and Brian Stevens on piano, will perform a special holiday concert at Hope United Church on Saturday, Dec. 19. 12 Songs for Christmas: A Christmas Jazz Vespers! takes place at 7 p.m. MacLean was the arts and entertainment writer at B2 Beach Metro News for many years, but he has been part of Toronto’s folk and acoustic music scene for even longer. While he has performed and recorded acoustically under his own name, and plays bass with the Ian White Band, the inheritance of his mother’s Sinatra collection changed everything. B2 was formed around those classic songs and more. Stevens is a pianist, composer, and musical director who has written, conducted and performed extensively across the country and beyond. With B2, he has performed across Toronto at jazz clubs and churches, including Beach United Church’s Jazz and Reflection series. B2 will be joined for this concert by Michael Lalonde on bass, Karen Henderson on cello, and George Jardine on drums. The focus will be on Christmas and holiday songs, including two originals by Stevens. Hope United Church is at 2550 Danforth Ave., at the corner of Main Street. Admission is a freewill offering. See b2music. ca for more information. •

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Call it crystal ball dancing or contact juggling, Giordana Humphries, aka Bella Magic, at right, dazzled the crowd at the annual Kew Gardens tree lighting hosted on Dec. 5 by the Toronto Beaches Lions Club. Humphries learned the glass act from Lacey Lucidity, a professional juggler and fellow member of the Toronto Juggling Club. At top right, Elise Dawson, 11, shares her wish list with Santa Claus at the Beach Rotary Club’s annual meet and greet with the man in the red suit. More than 150 children were lined up out the door of Kew Cottage on Dec. 12 to wait for their turn. Below, children sing Christmas carols at the Dec. 8 Carolling in the Park, a tradition that for 26 years has brought carollers, Scouts serving hot cider, and the Scarborough Citadel Salvation Army Band to Glen Stewart Ravine.

At centre, members of the St. Agatha Catholic School band play on Dec. 6. Ward 36 councillor Gary Crawford hosted his 6th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Variety Village, where six-year-old Thomas Franco, far right, enjoyed the visit from Santa and free hot chocolate. At bottom left, Andrew Patterson narrates Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Dec. 12 at Kingston Road United Church. He was joined for the reading by Rob Glen as Scrooge, and Keith Williams as Cratchit, the ghosts, and other characters. At bottom right, members of the Beach Hebrew Institute and the Chabad of Danforth-Beaches joined for the festival of lights in Kew Gardens on Dec. 12, lighting the sixth light on the menorah and singing songs before heading to the Beaches synagogue for food. At bottom centre, Carli Davis with Eli, 4, and Noah with Halle, 2, light candles as part of the celebration of Chanukah.

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town that has become a landing pad for Syrian refugees, where she met a Collingwood sculptor, Debbie Ebanks Schlums, during an art therapy workshop. It was Ebanks Schlums who later started the sponsorship group back in Collingwood with Lynde’s sister, a group that has raised more than $20,000, partly by selling a number of Anahita’s acrylic and sand paintings at a Creemore art gallery. But the group is now looking to find a new family to sponsor. Frustrated by a Canadian government that insisted on passports they had no way to get, Anahita and her family have decided to stay in Germany. “She was waiting eight months and heard nothing,” said Lynde. “We said, ‘Oh no, you should come – our government’s changed and is actually doing things.’ But she said it was too late.” Lynde only had a few minutes to speak with Anahita and her brother. But he got a glimpse of what their trek to Germany must have been like when his group made a wrong turn toward Hungary on their way to Munich and saw a long line of transport trucks being searched for stowaways at the border. “There had to have been over 1,000 trucks,” he said. “It was crazy. I can only imagine what they went through.”

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ear Santa, I hope you’ve had a good year and that you and Mrs. Claus are holding up under the pressure of what will, I’m sure, be a busy season. I’m very grateful for your lovely gifts to all those I love last year. This list will be succinct. First, I’d like to ask that you give a little special something for all those who champion for and care for those with mental health challenges. Many families have watched a loved one struggle with the weight of stress or anxiety or depression or any other mental health issue, and felt helpless. This year I lost a good, strong, educated and successful colleague to his battle with mental illness. It has changed me. As someone who works daily with people who face challenges, to lose this man, who had taught me about compassion for those with mental health challenges, and taught me my very profession, showed me how powerful an enemy mental illness can be. Santa, help those with mental health challenges and all of us to support them in the face of them.

I’d also like to ask for some special consideration for those who have been victims of terrorist violence this year. This list of names is, dear Santa, too long to itemize here, because the list of places attacked is also too long. I think of our family and friends in Paris who coped with the attacks on Charlie Hebdo’s offices this spring. As someone who has enjoyed the right to express my views fulsomely and frequently in this and other media, “Je suis Charlie.” The second round of attacks on Paris clubs and restaurants this fall came as insult on top of injury. Attacks on places that are our day-to-day destinations is a particular type of wound that does not quickly heal. We felt ourselves the impacts of terrorism in our country in 2015, and the fissure it creates in our sense of safety within our homeland is felt for a long time. Santa, help those people and the surviving families to heal. And if possible, to forgive. And Santa, if you could bring us some more people to inspire us, that would be great. I lost my high school classmate Barb Turnbull this year. Like many high school friends, our lives had moved on in different directions, but with the advent of social networks we had reconnected in the past few years and rediscovered our mutual love of a good editorial cartoon.

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s we prepare to bid 2015 a fond farewell, it’s time to look ahead to the coming year and get excited about new trends in design. There are so many things that affect design trends at any given time. The economy, social climate and major events happening around the world are huge factors in determining the style direction for the year ahead. Here are just a few of the hot design trends for 2016:

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Old Style is New Style Design looks from the 50s to the 70s are still hugely popular right now. Mid-century modern furniture is a great bet to help update the current look in your home. These pieces have stood the test of time and are a testament to investing in good design. They won’t quickly go out of style and can be worked into any room. You can go all in and fully embrace the Mad Men era, or select one or two pieces to freshen up a space. The clean lines and slick materials are a great contrast to natural materials and it’s fun to mix these together for an eclectic and funky style. Metal is a huge design trend thanks to this retro style revival and it’s super chic to mix metals in a room. Chrome, gold, black rustic metal, shiny copper or tarnished silver add sparkle to a room and a crispness that you can only get with these materials. Whether it’s furniture or just a few small accessories, metals are a must-have for the home this year. While there are lots of reproduction pieces from this era around, try scouring second-hand stores (Queen Street East is full of them!) or flea markets to score an original piece. White is the hot new “colour” Each year Benjamin Moore chooses the “colour of the year” from its huge palette of paint colours. It’s something designers always look forward to and use as a compass for the trends ahead. This year’s choice shocked many people: the 2016 colour of the year is ‘Simply White.’ Using white in a space is really becoming on trend though. It’s the perfect backdrop: white shows off artwork, furniture and architectural details better than any colour. Working with the trends above, it’s also the best compliment to bright and bold graphics, patterns and rugged textures. Simply White is a really great warm white that disappears, but also allows your eye to focus on the elements in the room. White on walls and ceilings lifts a space up and adds a lightness that is often needed, especially if a home doesn’t have huge amounts of natural light. It won’t readily go out of style either, so you won’t feel the need to repaint as often. When using white in your home, pay close attention to your lighting to make sure the space stays warm and glows, rather than feeling stark and cold. Edison-style bulbs are a great way to warm up a room and make white work in a space. Use as matte a finish as you can get away with for the walls (trim can be slightly more glossy) and be sure to use a high quality, durable paint because you will undoubtedly need to occasionally scrub fingerprints off those clean white walls. Try using a few of these trends in your home next year to freshen up an existing space, or keep them in mind to achieve a stylish and up to date interior if you are doing renovations.

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ecently I wrote about saving historic houses and buildings and making sure there was a reason to use these facilities. One of the other things to save is our natural history – our animals, wildlife, birds, vegetation, trees, etc. Not being a naturalist or an expert on wildlife, I bow to those who wish to preserve our local natural sites and their inhabitants. I know many people dislike squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, mosquitoes, bats, snakes, and so on, but these are things we have to live with and preserve, one way or another. There have been and are many people who have dedicated their lives to protecting our natural areas and wildlife. For them I have the utmost respect. One who has passed on was one of the great naturalists of Canada. Fred Bodsworth was a Beacher. Fred took me on a walk many years ago and showed me different types of trees. I, being a neophyte in these matters, was in awe of the knowledge of this person, who told me about the trees in a way accessible to everyone. A year or so later Fred took me early in the morning to the Glen Stewart ravine. There were several other people, some with binoculars. Fred motioned to me to be silent and whispered, “Gene, keep your ears and eyes open.” He pointed to a distant bird in the sky, while the group looked at this migratory bird. This group of naturalists opened my eyes, ears, and my mind to a whole new world I had never imagined. I could hear sounds I had never heard before, because I was never quiet enough. Fred wrote many articles, pamphlets and books about wildlife and nature. He built a legacy here in the Beach and East End, teaching about wildlife and nature so that even I could understand. His works continue! Another person who was raised in the Beach was, among other achievements, the best-known authority on the monarch butterfly, Dr. Fred Urquhart. His childhood home was near a pond close to Kew Beach Public School, and he was entranced by frogs, insects and

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This painting of Alexander Muir’s home near present-day Queen Street East and Pape Avenue was done by John McPherson Ross, a noted artist and horticulturist from the East End. Muir wrote ‘The Maple Leaf Forever,’ Canada’s first national anthem.

other creatures of what was called Raines’ Pond, a part of Ashbridges Bay below Queen Street. This young boy started an education here that has become an inspiration to thousands of naturalists. Much has been written about Urquhart and his many accomplishments. I would like to focus on just one: tracing the journey of the monarch butterfly. Urquhart and his wife were fascinated by monarch butterflies and the migratory paths that they took through the continent. They spent many years tracking the butterflies wherever they flew: Canada, the US, and Mexico. They pioneered the idea of banding these creatures and formed an association with other interested parties across the continent who reported back to Urquhart. I want to remind readers about another friend of the natural world from the East End: John McPherson Ross, an avid amateur horticulturist and portrait artist who studied under George Leslie (of Leslieville fame). Ross lived in Balmy Beach for many

years and was a founding member of the Balmy Beach Club. He was also the mayor of the town of East Toronto. As a politician he was the person to introduced Arbour Day to the schools. That is to say, he planted the seeds of love of trees in children. Ross planted hundreds of trees well over 100 years ago. Many of these trees are still standing and a lot of what we know about the history of the trees in Leslieville, the Beach and the ravines was informed by Ross. I am running out of time and space to write more about these past naturalists so I will write more again at a later date. We still have some great organizations and people dedicated to the cause of preserving our natural history and wildlife. The field naturalists are in a class of their own: Bob Kortright, some of our own Beach Metro columnists, our Beach Garden Club members who have toiled so many years. Remember our wildlife. Please write to me through Beach Metro News or phone me with any way to help preserve our history and natural history.

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was the night before Christmas and all through the house, creatures were stirring, eating wonderful tasty nibbles. The holiday season is made up of a series of events with friends and family sharing food, and finger food is central to these events. Recently at a country inn I was served a delicious hot cheese dip with warm naan bread. It was a perfect starter on a blustery day. The dip reminded me of cheese fondue of times past and I realized how easy and practical it would be to repeat this ooey-gooey-cheesy recipe for the holiday season. Enjoy every slurpy mouthful, and happy holidays!

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This classic taste combination of old cheddar and beer is enticing, especially when served in front of the fire with crusty baguette and apple slices for dipping. The fondue is perfect as a casual appetizer or doubles as a festive supper if served with a salad. 4 cups (1 lb) shredded old cheddar 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) favourite beer or dry cider 2 tbsp (30 mL) melted butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour 1 clove garlic Pinch each, cayenne pepper and fresh nutmeg Shred cheese on coarse side of grater and set aside with measured beer. In a heavy saucepan melt butter. Gradually stir in flour, garlic, cayenne and nutmeg. Cook stirring until flour pulls away from side of pan. Gradually stir in beer or cider, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened. Gradually stir in shredded cheese, stirring constantly to produce a smooth sauce. Discard garlic clove. Pour fondue into serving dish (an oven-proof ceramic dish works well for this). Serve immediately with sliced baguette and apple slices or blanched fresh vegetables such as broccoli and asparagus. Serves four. Onion Marmalade

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If time permits, make this onion marmalade to accompany the fondue. Alternatively, purchase a quality savoury jelly such as red pepper or herb jelly to serve with the fondue. 4 large red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups/750 mL) 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) wine vinegar 2 tbsp (30 mL) water 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar Prepare onions and set aside. Heat oil over medium heat in Dutch oven or large skillet. Cover and cook onions slowly. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once onions are softened, about 15 minutes, stir in wine vinegar, water and sugar. Continue cooking until vinegar evaporates and sugar has a syrupy consistency. Spoon marmalade into serving container; serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate to serve later. May be made several days ahead, kept covered and refrigerated. Makes about 1 ½ cups (375 mL). Mulled Cider

A sincere wish for all of my clients this holiday season for health and strength and an abundance of prosperity in the coming year! Thank you so much for your continued trust in me! I look forward to working with you in 2016. “Over 30 years of service excellence” 416-690-5100 • cathybrackley.com

Be sure to have a large saucepan of this non-alcoholic beverage simmering on the stove as your guests arrive at your door. The fragrant scent of the spices from the cider floats out to greet guests as they arrive to give them a warm welcome. It is popular with children and adults, and the perfect beverage for the designated driver! Although the recipe calls for cider, apple juice works just as well at a fraction of the cost. Please note that there is no added sugar in this recipe. The sweetness from the apple with the added spices and sliced fruit seems a good balance of flavour without adding sugar. 1 can (48 oz/1.5 L) apple juice or cider 6 slices each orange and lemon, halved 6 whole cloves or star anise 1 cinnamon stick In a large saucepan, combine apple juice, orange and lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon stick and ginger. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Serve immediately or cover and let stand. Re-heat when ready to serve. Serve in mugs or heat-proof cups. Make eight 1-cup servings. Recipe can be doubled or tripled. Leftovers taste delicious the next day!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

Bottoms Up

Top 10 vinous New Year’s resolutions Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein

t’s the holiday season and “good cheer” is everywhere. The New Year is almost here. Many folks around the world make resolutions of sorts that they hope to keep come January 1. Common ones include things like exercising more or eating better. Ever wonder what resolutions wine lovers make? Following are the top 10 vinous resolutions, in no particular order. Many consumers say that in the New Year they vow to drink less and ultimately enjoy it more. That’s not to say that the folks who say this are heavy drinkers. The absence of regular wine consumption would make the heart – or rather palate – grow fonder, and wine more enjoyable as it would be a novelty and something to look forward to! Many of these same consumers also swear that by drinking less, they would drink better. In other words, when they do drink, it would be wine of better quality and not just any old plonk. Those who dine out often resolve to not order the “house wine” in restaurants any more. As a rule of thumb, the “house wine” in an eatery is usually very commercial or simple wine. It’s meant to go pretty much with everything on the menu and doesn’t work exceptionally well with any one item. It also gets the largest mark-up of any wine on a wine list. So by “drinking up,” as it were, you spend a few more dollars, but you get a much better quality of wine and generally the mark-up is lower.

Lots of people say that to enhance their experience, they will learn more about wine by taking classes at a school or community college. This way their knowledge and confidence level would be elevated as well as their enjoyment factor. A lot of these same people say they would subscribe to a wine magazine or website to further their interest and aid in wine suggestions for purchasing. Amongst these are folks who vow to join a wine club so they can attend frequent tastings, hobnob with other “wineknows,” and chat about their common love of vino. A good number of consumers say that they would make it a point to travel and visit a wine region or two in the New Year. This way they can learn firsthand how their favourite imbibe was created and get to experience the culture that gave it life, thus enlightening the whole wine sipping trip. To enhance sipping at home, many consumers vow to take a cooking course so they can create culinary masterpieces in-house to match to wine. Since wine and food are a marriage made in heaven, this is a fabulous idea. Also on the home front, the purchase of decent wine glasses is high on many lists. A poor wine glass can detract from even a great wine, so good glasses that are created for certain styles and varietals are a must. Finally, many wine enthusiasts decide to start a wine collection at home. Either renovating a space in the basement or designing and building a proper wine cellar could be on the to-do list for the New Year. Those with little space or who live in an apartment could invest in a “vintage keeper,” the refrigerator-type units that simulate ideal cellar conditions. There you have it … the top 10 vinous New Years Resolutions for 2016. Perhaps some of these are yours. Happy holidays and responsible sipping!

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Corporate owners changing dentistry Dr. Allan Katchky is a dentist who practises in the East End 416-694-2220

here is a rather unsettling trend taking place in the dental profession, commonly referred to as the ‘corporatization’ of dental care. This trend has been evident for many years in the United States, and is more recently gaining some traction in Canada. Simply put, corporate ownership means that the dentist who is providing the dental care is not the owner of the dental practice, but rather an employee of a business entity that owns multiple practices. From a purely economic standpoint, there are some potential advantages to corporate ownership in dentistry. For example, these businesses benefit

from bulk purchasing power for dental equipment and supplies, which should translate into lower dental fees for patients. Corporately owned dental offices are often located in malls or other retail locations that offer extended hours. But what are the potential pitfalls with corporation-run dental care? If we look again to US experience over the last 10 years, we see many examples of the dangers of ‘profit-driven’ health care. At the risk of generalization, many corporate-owned practices in the US have financial targets for their employees to meet, and this increases the likelihood that the integrity of the dentist will be challenged. There are many published examples of dentists in the US being fired by their employer for not meeting financial targets. In my own personal experience, I have seen a noticeable increase in the number of new patients to my practice

who have decided to change dentists because they dislike seeing a different dentist every time they visit their dental office. This issue of continuity of care is a very important one, particularly for dental patients who are apprehensive about dental treatment, and who need to develop a sense of trust and confidence in their dentist. In spite of this recent trend, there is not a sense of doom and gloom in the dental community. Conversely, there is a feeling among traditional privatepractice dentists that there will always be patients who place value in a longterm relationship with their dentist and dental office. We also benefit in Ontario from a strong regulatory body that exists to protect the best interests of dental patients. There may be a place for corporations in the dental marketplace, but there will always be a place for individually owned dental practices as well.

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Russian dolls, above, bat their eyes at The Other One Of A Kind Craft Show and Sale, which brought over 60 Christmas craft vendors to Malvern Collegiate on Saturday, Dec. 5. At right, a Christmas shopper takes a close look at the jewelry and hand-painted Christmas tree decorations made by Tracy Whitfield and Kate Wren of Vintage Suitcase Designs.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS

missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca

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BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

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DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave.

GOLF FITNESS TRAINING

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VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.

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ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

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Psychologist

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Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)

Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

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Dr. Jody Levenbach Psychologist

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Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation

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Judy Gould, Ph.D.

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Registered Psychotherapist

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LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

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O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324

DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

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CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

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Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

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Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

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Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

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QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

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David H. Nuri

Barrister & Solicitor Family Law & Civil Litigation 4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2200

416-323-5092 www.nurilaw.ca

Jim Zotalis Criminal Lawyer

416-890-0504 jimzotalislaw@gmail.com

(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

Beaches Wellness Centre

416-694-6767

Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •

416-916-7122

Dr. Johanna Carlo

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

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2130 Queen Street East

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ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

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Dr. Scott Dunham Chiropractor

Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

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Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C. Chiropractor & Cert. Animal Chiropractor

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre

416-698-3157

Jen Goddard, R.M.T. Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

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1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

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COUNSELLING Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP from the author of

The Body Means Well

Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation

647-838-1849

www.mindfulwayconsulting.com

JOB STRESS? CAREER COUNSELLING

Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW

www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca Nadia Petraroja, MSW RSW B.ED Child, Individual & Family Therapist The Carrot Common 348 Danforth Ave. Suite # 207 647-206-2374 www.nadiapetraroja.com

MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)

Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Versatech

Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

studio tangent architects contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com

416.420.4544

Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:

NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com

CHIROPRACTORS

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

PLEASE NOTE: The advertiser

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE

is responsible for checking

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257 Open Saturdays

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

416-698-5861

416-469-3879 (open 7 days)

Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

416-690-5185

• Essence •

the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions

subse-

quent issues. Beach Metro

Dolores Wootton, R.M.T.

News accepts advertising

Book online at essencetherapy.com

in good faith and does not

2401Queen St. E., Unit 38

endorse any advertisers or

(entrance on Willow, S of Queen)

416-694-4090

advertisements.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS

@ 191 Kenilworth

416-856-4774

Block this size

11.

New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.

Block ad

Magnificent

Beach Suites

(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

17.50

(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word

650 Woodbine

Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN!

(includes HST)

1 Bdrm $1,325

Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7

416-827-8095

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Luxurious Beach Suites

* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com

485 Kingston Rd.

The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.

Deadline for January 12 issue is January 4 th

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416-699-7110 Vlad

(r)

FOR RENT

25 Parkette Place

White cockatiel bird with orange cheeks

• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Call Gail 416-686-6828

(19)

GRAVES WANTED (2)

to buy in ST. JOHN’S NORWAY cemetery in vicinity of the old former Monument Building and adjacent to private properties on Kingston Road. Preferably, the grave lot should be clean, no previous interment. Please call Peter at 416-694-2494 (19)

Call

416 994 0862

(19)

Lost: Silver bracelet around Kingston Rd. & Beech Ave. to FreshCo. 416-699(19) 9036 Found: Camera left at Remembrance Day Service at Kew Gardens. Call 416(19) 691-1113 to identify Found: small LG cell phone on Hammersmith Ave. on December 2nd. Call (19) Cathy 416-699-0589

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

416-466-3766

(r)

Professional Home Studio Ladies only Waxing-Facials-Tans-Nails

Convert VIDEO to DVD

$20 per tape Makes a great Xmas present. Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (19!)

VHS to Digital

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Social/Events R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

(19)

HATHA YOGA An Integrated Approach

nc_elic@hotmail.com

January through March at Leslieville Sanctuary, 2nd Floor 1192 Queen St. E. betw. Jones & Curzon

For Sale

Oxford in the Beach

647 621-8337

Entertainer

OFFICE SPACE

- Live Music is Best -

Party Services GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY Bartending & Service for your special event 416-258-4670 gottaserve.com scoots7@ymail.com

(19)

Entertainer

Available for all occasions. Piano • Guitar • Vocals From background to party music. Best of 50’s to 90’s

- Live Music is Best -

www.robcreamer.com 416-698-7895

McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

(20r)

FOR SALE

Employment Opportunities is hiring instructors to join our team. We are currently seeking two candidates for part-time evening positions: 1. An upper level math teacher (science knowledge is an asset) 2. A strong French instructor Join our team of caring professionals and enjoy making a real difference. Please visit our website for more details about the positions: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/careers (19)

paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

416-690-2880

(19.)

JACK PRICE FURNITURE - Harvest table - Buffet - Coffee table - 2 side tables

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

www.robcreamer.com 416-698-7895

• Spacious Guest House - equipped kitchen, lounge, terrace w/fans, pool, wi-fi, tropical garden, wildlife • Ideal for retirees, families, couples • US $500/wk, US $1500/mth • Knowledgable host; near Pacific coast

www.neilsplaceincostarica.com

Postures • Body Awareness • Relaxation

(19)

Snowtires - 4 x 205/55R 16 used on steel wheels for Honda Civic / Acura CSX $175 Call 416-835-8024 (19)

Wanted

Apartment/ Home for Rent

Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old silverware, china, jewellery, watches, artworks, glass, furniture, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 (3) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

good on paper Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

416-759-2219 (r)

Home/Office Assistant

R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

No Job Too Small 20+ yrs exp. Affordable

Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com

416-827-2458

daniela_glow@hotmail.com

www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (19r) EXPERT COMPUTER HELP 20 years in the Beach Enterprises, small or large businesses Computers, networking, software 416-693-5272 Padj.biz@hotmail.com (19)

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*Seniors Discount

Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

647-899-9074

(r)

& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

(r)

General Services

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. QuickBooks training also available short or long term.

(20r)

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable (20r) rates. Antonella 416-464-2766

REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893

www.regsappliance.com

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified (r)

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

(21)

(r)

CALL MARY OR JOHN

416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

416-265-7979

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Walks Tailored To Your Dog’s Needs 5 Star Boarding w/pick-up/drop off Pet Visits/Sitting/Medications Exemplary Loving Caring Service Insured and References Available

Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured

Pet Minding

(19r)

CLEVER DISPOSAL &

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED

416-624-3837

(r)

“Always on Time and on Budget”

CERTIFIED

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (23)

Group - Solo - Mini walks Pet Sitting & Visits Yard poop removal service

647-453-6021 michaelsdogs@hotmail.com bonded & insured - references

(r)

Family Jewels

Exclusive Dog Walking Service Love, care, happiness, health & safety are entrusted through private walks or limit of two dogs per walk. Entrusting your GEMS

Catherine 647-203-2654

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

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Cleaning Services ULTRA

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max (21)

B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

(19)

ADRIAN’S DEMOLITION & DISPOSAL Garbage • Basements Backyard Cleanup Hazard waste removal Scrap pickups

STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

(19)

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

Call 416-783-3434

*Bonded*

(21)

*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

Seniors Discount

416 454-5404

(19)

Michael’s Dog Walking

(r)

CHIMNEY SWEEP

(21)

by Zak’s Mom Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137

(19)

416 389 9234 (r)

416-820-1527

(21)

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www.beachpuppylove.com

MR. FIX-IT 10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

Pet Services

Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

KLEEN WINDOWS

Shoveling snow for senior 65+. Call Neighbourhood Centre for reliable shovellers, pay only when they work, from $15/hr. Nyunyuzi 416-698-1626 x207 www.neighbourhoodcentre.org

CAT CARE SERVICE

• Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.

• DEMOLITION • APPLIANCE REMOVAL Call Ajay 416-554-1810 (19)

PAWS SIT STAY

WAYNE’S

WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET (r)

(19)

HALF FAST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

647-546-3555 spacelogixca@gmail.com

416-554-1810

BLIND AMBITION

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

Call 416-648-4410

Starting our 16th year Servicing the Beach

(r)

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

Financial Services

(2)

SNOW REMOVAL

416-698-9000

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

Need more space and less stress? Space Logix Residential Organizing will help you sort through your stuff to rediscover your time, space and freedom in an organized home.

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Harding & King

CALL GLEN Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

HOME ORGANIZING

We m a k e yo u l o o k

416-569-2181

For estimate call

(19)

416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

Office Services

1537 O’Connor Drive

(r)

?NEED HELP?

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

We buy! - We pay cash!

Insured/Metro. B Lic.

(w. of Midland)

416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)

Debra 416-693-6111

Reliable Snow Service

2358 Kingston Rd.

Household Services

THE PRINTING HOUSE (r)

In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

(20)

* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *

Vienna Upholstery

416-694-6241

Out-of-Town COSTA RICA

Commercial Space for Rent

Available for all occasions. Piano • Guitar • Vocals From background to party music. Best of 50’s to 90’s

(19)

Book Now: March - June 2016

Thurs morn 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Nancy Molitz, Certified Instructor 416-763-9119 • 416-462-8796 (20)

Computer viewing and editing ready. Beach delivery for Xmas 4 tapes $50 Inc. USB Peter 416 562 8664 or tape2file@rogers.com

(19)

Serene Tropical Getaway in hill of

www.glowesheticstudio.com daniela_glow@hotmail.com

416 827-2458

Available now • All inclusive 1 year lease • First & last months rent • No pets ... $1150 Suits mature business person.

416-819-2094

GLOWESTHETIC

Photo/Art

ONE BEDROOM APT

Hdwd floors, laundry, parking, large backyard, pet OK, non-smokers, 1st/last + refs. Move in now, pay Jan 1 $1400 + 2/3 utils elizabethkroeker@sympatico.ca

(near Coxwell)

416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com

1 Bdrm $1295+ , 2 Bedroom $1690+ CALL NOW 1-844-313-5677 (19)

BRIGHT 2/3 BDR MAIN FLOOR BUNGALOW in Cliffside.

1562 Queen St. E.

Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Fully renovated suites with open concept layouts, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, modern washroom, darkstained hardwood floors & just meters from Lake Ontario & of course the beach!

416 466-3766

Chalet Beauty Bar

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

(19)

Luxury Living in The Beaches!

Personal Care

Volunteers

416-691-5081 416-654-5479

LOST BIRD

647-235-6690

Best Prices/Free Estimates

(r)

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

For enquiries, please call

Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

www.refocused.ca 647-267-0564

Home Decor

647.281.3084

2 Bdrm apartment $1,100 Close to schools and shops. In quiet residential area.

Lost & Found

Let us help you improve your home

24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

Reorganization, Renovation and Relocation

Computer Services

PC/MAC SUPPORT

Birchmount & Danforth Ave.

Announcement

Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call: North Design Studio 647 972 7630 (r)

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

ReFocused

in the Beach

1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

Graphic Design

BEST IN THE BEACH

416-729-2077 cell

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WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (1r)

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

AND

rileyswindowcleaning.com

(r)

BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Lawn Cutting Starting at $15 -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning Kevin Brown 416-414-5883

info@blpm.ca

(19)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (21)

BOOTHY’S

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (23r)

APPRAISALS

416-699-3772

(19)

Entertainer

Available for all occasions. Piano • Guitar • Vocals From background to party music. Best of 50’s to 90’s

- Live Music is Best -

www.robcreamer.com 416-698-7895

(20r)

Now’s the Time! Sing everything from “Come Rain or Come Shine” to pop, to Celtic, to “Light of a Clear Blue Mornin”.

Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena (19r)

DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices

Ear, great! Read, great! We adjourn to the pub for conversation with friendly people, (19)

Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • new term catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •

THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (19)

Head Start Tutors

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Rehab Clinic/Henley Gardens

416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca

(23)

416-272-9589

Specialized programs in all subject areas

Cleaning Lady

(20)

WINDOWS CLEANING EAVES CLEANING

TO CLEAN HOUSE, APARTMENT, CONDO, OFFICE AND CLEAN UP AFTER PARTY References available upon request (19.)

ROYAL CLEANING SERVICES

Offices • Houses • Apartments Move in/move out, events. Experienced, trustworthy, high quality cleaning. Call for a free estimate 647-462-2684 www.royalcleaningservices.net(19) Looking for reliable, experienced, reasonable rates? Cleaning lady with 12 years experience. Please call Lisa at (19)

Music We teach it all!

Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park

(r)

PIANO TEACHER

Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

416-698-1923

(r)

BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

416-846-2040 (r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Lawn Cutting - Hedge Trimming

416-414-5883

(19)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal - Winter Salting Services

(19)

Victoria Gardening HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (19)

CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs

416-434-3209 cdntreecare@hotmail.com

(19)

Landscapers Green Apple Landscaping 416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

(r)

www.greenapple.ca

STONEHENGE www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

184 MAIN ST. across from

416-690-0102

(r)

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(23)

MASTER PLUMBER

The Passionate Painter

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

www.thepassionatepainter.com

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

NEW BRIGHT PAINTING

NEED A PLUMBER

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

(23)

MAN WITH CARGO VAN - will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

Call Andre 416-422-4864

(19)

NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

www.BestWayToMove.com (23r)

excellent references, professional results, satisfaction guaranteed.

STUDIO 1

A local Beach Company

(21r)

(r)

Painting

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

Barry Reed

(19)

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781

35 Years Exp. References Call Brad 647 537-4709

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668

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CEJA ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

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Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

Plumbers

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

(r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

690-8533

(r)

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton

416-690-1630

(r)

MURPHY

ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508

Knob & tube • No job too small

416 691-3555

50 years in the Beach

(r)

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426

ACE

(23)

Electric Lic: 7006786

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik (21)

(19)

Electricians

BEACH PLUMBING

(22)

416-821-8438

Wallpapering

Lic. #P-15099

For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep. Have it done right, the first time. References, free estimates. Beach Resident

Cell# 647-853-6420

PROFESSIONAL

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

FRANZ’S PAINTING

(22r)

Master Plumber P1736 (2)

B.K.C. PRO. PAINTING

PROWAY

Call Franz 416-690-8722

INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com

416-917-2592

Painters

Honest Independent Affordable Call Rickey Rooter 416-999-3594

Bob Mitchell

(21r)

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (23)

Plumbing, Heating, Drains Video Camera Inspections Renovations. Design & Build Backwater Valve Snaking. Gas

42 yrs

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * $29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

(19)

WALLPAPER

2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183

(20r)

Local 24hr Plumber

PAINTING Fair, competitive prices, Dave 647-770-7690

CARTAGE & STORAGE

Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453

PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (19)

Watch our videos at

(2r)

MARTIN PETROV

416-694-2470 ANDREW DAVID

Licensed & Insured

(22)

HARM’S PAINTING

Accurate work & reasonable rates

416-999-MOVE (6683)

(19)

416-833-3006

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

Big or small we do them all

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(r)

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‘As Promised’ Painting

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. HARRY

416-699-8575

MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning

info@blpm.ca

*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

Dianne 416 699 5070

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BEACH PROPERTY

416-414-5883

Ted Reeve Arena

All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

REASONABLE RATES

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK

• Design and Construction •

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Cascade Plumbing GTA

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

fraser_j@bell.net

Specializing in residential painting. Minor drywall/plaster repairs. 416-997-8908

Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (20)

Free Estimates & References Available (19/16)

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Drywall, Painting, Carpentry Masonry, Flooring Reliable - Quality work

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BEACHCOMBERS CONTRACTING

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WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

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Letters to the Editor, continued from page 6 This makes no sense, because people using the boardwalk will have no way of seeing or knowing that these improvements to the north end of Kew Gardens will have been made. The real problem is that the south end of Kew is a mess with no obvious entrance to the park. To address this I proposed a new park path and entrance arch to the west of the snack bar. So, despite complaints and criticisms, Councillor McMahon and the BIA continued to support the project, and a few weeks ago the tender was finally awarded. The final cost is $1,033,000, on top of the $105,832 cost for the architects – so this $1.1 million project that many people didn’t want is costing double the initial estimate. This money could have been used to make improvements to Queen that people actually want and would improve the aesthetics and experience of shopping, such as removing telephone poles and burying the wires. McMahon says she won’t run in 2018. I know many people who strongly believe that by then the Beach will have been irreversibly changed for the worse. Brian Graff

Queen Street an ongoing concern THE LETTERS about the condition of Queen Street send a strong message. In the fifties, when we moved here, the stores were quite different. The shops served the community and were mostly owned by people who lived here. Rumour then was that someone planned to make Queen Street like Yorkville. They bought up property and the rents soared. We lost a bakery, a butcher, a wool shop, a jeweller, a toy store, a health food shop and a Woolworth’s. With the building of condos and building on the old Woodbine Racetrack, businesses are now moving west. Some call this progress! To quote letter writer Paul Romanuk, “the Beach deserves better.” Nina Rockett

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

GUY

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Businesses not the community’s responsibility RE: A challenge for readers: let’s do something positive, Letters to the Editor, Dec. 1: However well Martina Rowley means in her encouragement to improve an appalling view of the empty stores on Queen Street, she is confusing the issue and discharging the appropriate individuals of their responsibility in the matter. It is an issue to be intervened in by the councillor of this ward and the BIA, regarding bylaw 629 of the Property and Standards Code. If rents are uncommonly high, they reflect taxation, and it is again the BIA’s and the councillor’s responsibility to address this issue with the municipal government. Additionally, property owners of vacant stores can apply through the BIA for the commercial facade improvement program, as well the streetscape improvement program. Under no circumstances should residents accept store owners’ responsibilities, at any cost. Lela Gary

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

Early start in computer programming at Hour of Code By Andrew Hudson

STEP TWO squares forward, stop, turn right. If the sheep is woolly, shear it. Those are the kind of commands students at Duke of Connaught Public School coded on Dec. 7 for the Hour of Code. If they got it right, a blocky Minecraft character jumped for joy on their phone or laptop screen, thrilled by a bob of virtual wool. Started three years ago by the non-profit Code.org, the Hour of Code is just what it sounds like – a one-hour intro to basic computer programming. “It’s powerful stuff,” says Stephen Gilbert, who teaches science, media and technology at Duke. “They’ve really thought about all the obstacles to getting kids thinking in programmatic way.” Many students start by writing basic commands into hit games like Minecraft or Angry Birds – a fun first glimpse into how a program runs. But beginners don’t even need a computer to get going. Last year, Gilbert had students in Grades 1 to 3 imagine the tiles on their classroom floor as pixels on a screen. On paper, they then drew long strings of arrows and stop signs – code they ran by having a student walk tile-to-tile like a video game character, hopefully dodging obstacles on the way. Later, they tried it again without tile guides, meaning the code had to be written for students with different strides. “It was a lot of fun because it made it physically real,” said Gilbert. Besides the annual Hour of Code, which ran at three difficulty levels open to students from Grades 1 to 8, Gilbert also organizes a Gamers Club at Duke.

c PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Grade 7 and 8 students at Duke of Connaught Public School learn the basics of computer science by coding parts of popular video games like Minecraft during the Hour of Code, held at lunch and after school on Dec. 7. Speaking in favour of the annual event, organized by the non-profit Code.org, US President Barack Obama said, “Nobody is born a computer scientist, but with a little hard work and some math and science, just about anyone can become one.”

Jaiden Fairclough is one of the Grade 8 members, and earlier this year he won a raffle to be one of the club’s three student mentors. “It’s the first time I’ve won something in my life,” said Fairclough, speaking between coding his own combat game at eating lunch in the school’s “maker space” – a class with laptops, woodworking tools, even a 3D printer that was churning out a mini Toronto City Hall in blue plastic. Typing next to Fairclough, fellow Gamers Club senior William Chan was coding a dungeon-crawler game in Java, a full-strength programming language.

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Malvern charity hockey game Malvern Collegiate’s Dylan Silver rushes the net during a Dec. 10 benefit hockey game against Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate at Ted Reeve Arena. After an intense game that saw both teams in the lead before finishing in a 2-2 tie, Community Centre 55 was the real winner, with proceeds from a raffle going to its Share A Christmas campaign.

At 12, Chan already has five years of coding know-how, enough to ask his teacher questions he can’t answer. “Playing games was fun, and I wanted to design my own,” Chan said. “All you need is to understand logic, and then learn the syntax, which isn’t too hard. You need to know a lot of math if you’re doing game development.” Erin Coughlan, a Grade 7 student, agreed with Chan that debugging is coding’s biggest challenge. “It’s challenging when you make a mistake and you don’t know where you made it,” said Coughlan, who recently moved from visual

programming language Scratch to JavaScript, a text-based one that runs web programs. “It’s a whole new language,” she said. Besides learning to make their own games or phone apps, Gilbert said coding is a fun, creative pursuit that helps kids understand some key principles that underlie all science, such as what a variable is, or how to create a fair test. Ernest Yap, a geospatial engineer who dropped by the Hour of Code on his first day of being Duke’s engineer-in-residence, was impressed to see the tables full of coding kids. “I only started learning code in university,” said Yap. “This is great.”

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

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