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December 2, 2014

A hot start to the holiday season ‘The Pyroneer’ from Zero Gravity Circus performs at the Danforth East Community Association’s third annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 29. Families filled East Lynn Park for the festival, taking in hot chocolate, performances by the Pegasus Studio dancers and the East End Music Project choir before gathering for the first tree lighting of the season. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Full-day kindergarten impacts day cares INSIDE By Andrew Hudson

JUNE HALL has seen plenty of changes to childcare during her 26 years at Main Square Day Care Centre. Hall remembers what some of her staff were like as toddlers under her care. But nothing compares with the changes this fall, when the last wave of full-day kindergarten classes opened at a dozen public and Catholic schools across Ward 32. “The transition this September has been huge, huge for everybody,” said Hall. “If you didn’t have a little nest egg saved up, you were sweating.” Last week, Beach Metro News spoke with managers at six of the 33 licensed childcare centres in Ward 32. While their programs vary, many are struggling with the loss of 4- and 5-year-olds who now attend Ontario’s full-day kindergarten program. Nearly everyone agrees it is now more difficult to hire Early Childhood Educators and other childcare staff.

At Main Square, the number of children ages 2.5 to 5 has dropped from 24 to 16. Two years ago, Hall started expanding Main Square’s toddler program to compensate, but even so she said the non-profit is facing lost revenue because toddlers require more staff and new equipment, such as strollers. “Childcare centres are being faced with providing care for the most expensive age group,” said Hall. At Balmy Beach Community Daycare Centre, Marlene Bunt said she needs to enrol twice as many pre-kindergarten children as usual. “It’s leaving a big gap,” said Bunt, explaining that most children in the centre’s pre-K program happen to be almost kindergarten age. For the first time in 20 years, Balmy Beach has no waiting list for that age group. Bunt said she would like to expand the toddler program, but there is no space to do it at Balmy Beach Community School, where the program is housed. The centre may expand its catchment area,

Bunt said, but acknowledged that several centres are now competing to enrol the same children. “You have to be really on the ball with your programming,” she said. At Healthy Earth Bilingual Nursery School, Donna Lynn Watson said the pre-kindergarten remains full, but kindergarten classes were hit quite hard in September. “Now it seems to be coming back,” said Watson. “There are very disappointed parents coming from the public system going, ‘Is there any room in your kindergarten? My child isn’t learning.’” Watson said some parents found the public full-day kindergarten program “chaotic,” with classes of over 30 children and an age range of 3.5 to 6 years old. At Kew Park Montessori, coordinator Carole Cristiano said full-day kindergarten really hasn’t had much effect. Parents come to the school looking specifically for the Montessori program, Cristiano said. Cont’d. on Page 7

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Beachers to Write for Rights By Andrew Hudson

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BELLE SMITH writes dozens of letters a year to help victims of human-rights abuse. “There are so many horrible things — man’s inhumanity to man is just unbelievable,” said Smith, who volunteers with the Beaches chapter of Amnesty International. “But you’re hoping the more people who write letters, the more it will urge politicians or whomever to get moving and do something about it.” The Beaches Amnesty group meets once a month at St. John’s Norway Church. They read Amnesty reports about abuse victims, then write letters on their behalf.

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On Dec. 9, the group will host Write for Rights, an Amnesty write-a-thon that resulted in 2.3 million letters from 143 countries last year. “Every one of these little groups will try to get people out writing,” said Smith, adding that anyone is welcome to join. Among the cases highlighted at this year’s Write for Rights is that of Moses Akatugba — a Nigerian man who was only 16 when soldiers beat him, shot him in the hand, and tortured him into signing a confession for armed robbery. Now 23, Akatugba lives under a death sentence. He sent a handwritten note from prison this September to thank all the Amnesty members who have written the Nigerian government asking for his release. “I am short of words to express my innermost gratitude to everyone,” he wrote. Normally, exchanges between the Beaches Amnesty group and the people they are trying to help stay on paper. Most, but not all the cases Amnesty takes up are happening in faraway countries. But for volunteers in the Beach, this is a special year. Back in 2012, Smith and others were sending letters to Iran on behalf of Hamid Ghassemi-Shall. Wrongfully convicted in 2008 for espionage, Ghassemi-Shall was by then, like Akatugba, living under a death sentence. But unlike Akatugba, Ghassemi-Shall’s house was a twominute walk from the Amnesty meetings at St. John’s Norway. And his wife, Antonella Mega, was in the room, leading the campaign to free him. This fall marked the one-year anniversary of GhassemiShall’s release from prison and return home to Toronto. Now a strong advocate for others still wrongfully imprisoned in Iran, Ghassemi-Shall will open the Beaches Amnesty write-a-thon by speaking about his own experience. Ghassemi-Shall’s release has been a huge boost for the Beaches Amnesty group, said long-time volunteer Dr. Don Payne. “Often, when we write for Amnesty, we write for people we don’t know and will never see,” said Payne. “We have a real person here.” “It’s certainly something to put a face to someone you’ve been writing letters for, and to recognize the others we write for are real people too, that have their lives, their families.” While Amnesty does run email campaigns and online petitions, Payne said the tradition of gathering to write paper letters still has power. “When a lot come in, they tend to pile up,” he said. “They can’t be ignored — the content can be ignored, but the fact is they’re arriving.” “They really measure that people are paying attention.” The Beaches chapter of Amnesty International will host Write for Rights starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Avenue.

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Holiday season brings many opportunities to celebrate By Melinda Drake

IT’S BEGINNING to look very much like the holiday season in the Beach and some popular annual events are adding to the festive air. On Saturday, Dec. 6, meet Hamper for breakfast at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Pancakes will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. ($3 per person) and Santa will make a special appearance at 10 a.m. A Christmas Bazaar will be held, too, offering children’s crafts and Christmas goodies. For more information visit centre55.com The Toronto Beaches Lions and Canadian Tire Lakeshore present the Christmas Tree Lighting in Kew Gardens on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as the lights of the stately evergreen tree at the north end of the park are switched on. Sing Christmas carols to the accompaniment of the Salvation Army Band. Cobb’s Bakery and Starbucks will provide refreshments. Hamper will be on hand to accept donations of food and gifts to Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas. Visit beacheslions.com for more info. Carolling in the Park will be held in Glen Stewart Park, at Queen Street East and Glen Manor Drive, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Gather just south of the bridge in the park and lend your voices to the Christmas songs played by the Salvation Army Band. Santa will be in attendance and refreshments will be available. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. The Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory

Council is serving up a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Santa will be there, and Pegasus will host a Holiday Bazaar on site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. The Beaches Rec Centre is located at 6 Williamson Rd. Visit Santa at the Cottage on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the historic Gardener’s Cottage in Kew Gardens. Santa, with help from his elves, will listen to the kids’ Christmas gift wishes while the grownups enjoy sipping hot chocolate in the festive Victorian surroundings. Bring a camera for photos. Donations to Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas will be accepted on arrival. This event is sponsored by Toronto Beach Rotary. For more information visit torontobeachrotary.org Santa will visit Café Chez Helene on two Saturdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be free pictures with Pere Noel, cookie decorating with Maman Noel, and seasonal songs. Helene Nicole has performed over 1100 shows in schools across Canada, and each child will receive her CD. Café Chez Helene is located at 1437 Kingston Rd., at Warden Avenue. For more information call 416-759-7397. Chanukah will be celebrated with the lighting of the Hannukiah on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Kew Gardens. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by a Latkefest at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave., where singing, dancing, and delicious latkes are on the menu. For more information call 416-6947942 or visit beachhebrewinstitute.ca.

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Children sing on a chilly night at Carolling in the Park last December. Now in its 26th year, the annual event fills Glen Stewart Ravine with carols, and music by the Salvation Army Band.

Boardwalk gets festive at Light Up the Beach

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Beachers gathered along the boardwalk to get into the holiday spirit last weekend. At right, Santa Claus cheers on stage alongside special guest, guitarist Liona Boyd, as the first trees light up during the DeClute Light Up the Beach on Nov. 29. Below, wind stirs the newly lit Christmas lights as familes walk below, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

A project that was brought to the Beach by two people just a few years ago now has 25 families taking part and hundreds following along or participating. DailyFlag for DailyBread aims at raising money and gathering food for those in need over the holiday season. Over the last three years more than $40,000 has been raised – the equivalent of more than 2,000 days worth of groceries for people in need. Each year residents of Leuty and Violet Avenue in the Beach make and fly one flag outside their homes between Dec. 1 and 25. The flags are unveiled daily and then auctioned to the highest bidder on the project’s website. Co -founders Benedict Hilliard and Michelynn Laflèche have been running the event for four years. They brought the idea with them from the UK. “Our local community there did something similar but not to raise money, just to focus on the community building aspect,” Hilliard said. They wanted to replicate this idea when they came to Canada and so began flying numbered flags on

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their lawn. Flags counted up like a advent calendar until Dec. 25. The project raised interest on their Facebook pages and friends and family around the world followed along each day. There were then offers to purchase the flags. The first year they sold about half of them, raising $600. The following year they asked 24 other households on their street to get involved, so that a new flag would be presented each day by a different family. Last year they raised more than $18,000 and this year have set their goal at beating $18,500. “It is more than just a fundraiser. It is also about building awareness to the issues of hunger and poverty in Toronto, in our local neighbourhood here in the Beach, and citywide,” Laflèche said. “It is about building community engagement and collaboration.” People can make donations on the website and 100 per cent of the proceeds go to the Daily Bread Food Bank. All donations over $10 will be eligible for a tax receipt. Go to dailyflagfordailybread. wordpress.com to donate or bid on a flag.

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Police Beat THE CRIME management team at 55 Division has listed Christopher Boyes, 40, as the latest suspect at large to be featured in its successful ‘Wanted Wednesday’ program. The last two wanted individuals listed were arrested after calls from members of the public who recognized the suspects. Police allege that Boyes assaulted a 23 year-old woman on numerous occasions, holding a knife to her throat or pointing a gun at her while threatening her life. Boyes is wanted on eight counts of assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, and two counts of threatening death. He’s described as a white male, 5’10”, about 140 lbs, with brown hair. Anyone with any information is asked to contact 55 Division police at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222TIPS (8477), online at 222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or leave a tip on Facebook. •

FORMER CBC radio host and Upper Beach resident Jian Ghomeshi turned himself into police after being charged with several counts of sexual assault. On Oct. 31, the Toronto Police Sex Crimes Unit began an investigation, resulting in charges being laid on Nov. 26. Ghomeshi, 47, faces four counts of sexual assault and one charge of overcome resistance – choking. He made his first court appearance on Nov. 26. Toronto police state that a sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. •

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holiday shopping season. Distraction thefts and thefts from vehicles remain popular, often as crimes of opportunity. Avoid carrying too many parcels, and always be aware of your surroundings – a person texting while wearing earphones and carrying multiple packages is an ideal target. Don’t leave purses in shopping carts. If someone tries to start a conversation, take extra care as thieves often work in pairs. Be aware of your personal space. If someone touches you, offers something, or tries to tell a personal story, be alert to the possibility of a distraction theft. When driving to shopping destinations, always lock your car doors. Don’t leave any shopping bags visible in the car. Try not to park in isolated locations, and be alert in parking lots. Report suspicious people to police or mall security if available. For regular safety tips, check out the 55 Division Facebook page at facebook.com/tps55.

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Thousands of homes and businesses along Kingston Road were without power for hours on Nov. 21 after a construction crew cut a gas line on Victoria Park Avenue just north of Kingston.

Gas leak forces evacuation By Andrew Hudson

RESIDENTS IN about 4,500 homes were without power through the afternoon and early evening on Nov. 21 due to a gas leak at Kingston Road and Victoria Park. Traffic and TTC buses were rerouted around the area, while the 502 streetcar was turned back at Queen Street and Kingston Road. Crews from Enbridge Gas capped the leak just before 5 p.m., about five hours after a road repair crew was reported to have cut an eight-inch natural gas line while digging just north of the intersection. Police and firefighters knocked on doors for several blocks around the site in the early afternoon, asking people to evacuate. At about 1:30 p.m., students were sent home

early from nearby Neil McNeil High School. Speaking in one of several warming buses the TTC parked at Kingston and Scarborough Roads, Lindsay Mulock said she and her husband could smell the gas inside their home, which is on Victoria Park just south of Kingston. “When we came out of our building, the manhole cover was being lifted up by the pressure of the gas,” said Mulock. “It was rocking up off the road right at Victoria Park and Kingston Road.” “It’s a brand-new building that we just moved into, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that everything’s okay,” she added. Due to the structure of the power grid, all the businesses along Kingtson Road from Walter Street to Kennedy Road were without power, except for a few corner shops.

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In My Opinion

Give where you live this Christmas season IT IS WITH mixed feelings that I am appealing to our community for help with our 33rd annual Share A Christmas Program. I am glad Community Centre 55 is here to help so many families in need, and yet saddened that so many families need our help again. Whether we realize it or not, we all know someone or some family who needs help at Christmas. Last year it took hundreds of volunteers to ensure families in our community had Christmas dinner and children had toys to open on Christmas morning. These wonderful volunteers left their homes on the day of the ice storm to help us pack and deliver all the food and toys to hundreds of homes.

If you have donated in the past I would like to offer my deepest appreciation. You have helped us serve thousands of individuals and families over the past 32 years. Caught up in the glitz and glamour of Christmas, it is sometimes hard to remember that the gift some of your neighbours would wish for most is a hearty meal. The satisfaction of a well-fed child is a wonderful Christmas gift. This holiday season help fill them with more than hope. Fill these families with comfort and joy. Dish them a Merry Christmas. We really need your help! Our Christmas miracle unfolds starting Thursday, Dec. 18 with packing and sorting of food and toys. All the food and toys that we

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receive will be delivered to families on Monday, Dec. 22, along with a hamper of perishable items for a hearty Christmas meal. Please help us, so needy families can enjoy a festive meal and be able to have their children open a gift on Christmas morning. We are taking donations here at Centre 55. You can also drop off non-perishable food with our friends at FreshCo (Gerrard and Victoria Park or Leslie and Lakeshore).

Easy ways to help your neighbours in need: 1. A monetary donation to our Share A Christmas campaign helps us buy turkeys, fruit, vegetables and other perishable foods. 2. When shopping, consider buying non-perishable products for donation: cereal, pasta and sauce, Kraft dinner, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and fish, peanut butter, soup, stews, and baby food. Pet food is also needed for cats and dogs. 3. Plan a non-perishable food collection at your family or business parties. 4. Support our Teen Angel program by buying much-needed teen presents or gift cards. 5. Volunteer your time to sort,

pack, and deliver food and toys to the families. Remember every little bit helps. Also, a big thank you to everyone involved in making the Beach Santa Claus Parade a huge success. This parade was the kick off to our Share a Christmas program, and generous donations from the parade help us purchase perishable food. Thank you very much to everyone that helps us with our Share a Christmas program, you are truly appreciated. Give where you live, and hundreds of children will be truly grateful on Christmas day. We are located at 97 Main St, and can be reached at (416) 691-1113. A very merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Council candidate displeased with election coverage BEACH METRO NEWS was founded to be a non-partisan community paper. Non-partisan does not mean apolitical. Inevitably, the few people running Beach Metro will have their own biases, but lately I have begun to wonder if the paper really is non-partisan and whose voice it really represents. I have found coverage of planning and redevelopment to be biased towards developers, and the election coverage (mainly, the lack of it) of my campaign was terrible. Take the In My Opinion column. I was told it is reserved for “community leaders.” This essentially means incumbent politicians, Beach Metro staff, and maybe the head of the BIA or one or two other local organizations, are the only ones who can get an op-ed published. I was rebuffed when I proposed writing a piece. It seems there is no space for candidates running against incumbents, or wanting to

write critical pieces about what incumbents say or do. The best average residents can hope for is a letter to the editor, which is shorter and lacks the same prominence. I know of no other reputable publication that limits its op-eds only to incumbents or other “leaders” with some sort of formal position. Isn’t the point of a non-profit community paper to be the voice of the community, to give voice to those who feel frustrated and lack other means of communicating or rallying the community, and not to be the voice only of elected officials wanting to spin things their way? In the next 12 months, will candidates from the Liberals, Conservatives, or the Green Party get to write an In My Opinion piece? Current MPP Arthur Potts and other candidates in the provincial election weren’t given the same chance earlier this year, only MPP Prue was given space. [Michael

Prue’s last In My Opinion column was more than a month before the provincial election was called – ed.] MP Matthew Kellway has written several opinion pieces, but will candidates from other parties for next year’s federal election be given an equal opportunity to introduce themselves and their platforms in the coming months? Clearly it is not a level playing field. This also applied to the municipal election. Mary-Margaret McMahon registered as a candidate on Jan. 2, and had several In My Opinion pieces in the following months. [McMahon’s last pre-election In My Opinion column was published five months before election day. -ed.] With only one reporter, there is also an issue of Beach Metro’s coverage representing the biases of only one or two people. Beach Metro’s reporter never emailed me or interviewed me while I was a candidate. I sent out information

on newsworthy issues like how a developer is trying to get $63,000 in costs from me at the OMB, and also made specific accusations about McMahon violating the city’s Code of Conduct, but this did not get any response, yet alone get covered. The only time my name was mentioned in Beach Metro by a staff writer was a mere two sentences on the second last page of the Oct. 21 issue, which included nearly a full page devoted to the “Pet of the Month.” I have been very active as a volunteer on planning issues since 2011, so my name appeared in Beach Metro more often when I was not a candidate than when I was one, and candidates who had never been mentioned in the paper prior to the election (Suttor, Sears) got more coverage than I did. The Nov. 4 issue of Beach Metro provides a perfect example. McMahon was extensively quoted, and

[former councillor and candidate Sandra] Bussin was mentioned only once. I came in third (the bronze medal, so to speak) but this was not mentioned at all, nor were any other candidates interviewed, yet a supporter of McMahon was named and quoted. The losers at tennis or hockey tournaments get more coverage. My name would not have appeared in that issue of Beach Metro except that the paper saw fit to publish a letter complaining about one of the ads I paid for! And then on top of the news coverage in that issue, McMahon had yet another In My Opinion piece! The headline on the front page said “Four more years of incumbents” – hardly surprising given the lack of equal space or fairness towards those willing to challenge an incumbent, of critical coverage of incumbents, or other viewpoints. Brian Graff

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Day care impacts, cont’d. from Page 1 “It seems like the whole generation of 30 to 40 year-olds are very aware of what’s available,” she said. “They come here and they’ve already done their research.” Neither the Beaches ABC Academy nor the Williamson Road Day Care Centre ran kindergarten-age childcare before the September switch, but managers at each centre said they are feeling the change in different ways. “There’s been a trickle-down effect on staffing,” said Wendy Arnold List, founder at ABC. Registered Early Childhood Educators can now be hired as assistants to teachers in the public full-day kindergarten program, List explained. Given the summer vacation and other benefits, she said many ECEs are eager to work for the school boards. Anna Zizzari agrees. Zizzari is a supervisor at Williamson Road Day Care Centre, which just started a beforeand after-school program for children in full-day kindergarten at Williamson Road Public School. Given just six months to hire the staff she needed, plus a split shift that runs from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and then 2 to 6 p.m., Zizzari said, “Honestly, I was expecting the worst.” “But I’ve hired great staff,” she said. “It’s just what’s expected now of an ECE — it’s typical that you’ll see split shifts.” Of all the childcare managers Beach Metro News spoke with last week, Zizzari seemed to have the highest demand, as parents are trying to secure a spot in the new before- and afterschool program that extends full-day kindergarten.

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Virginia Dimoglou, assistant general manager of the Kingston Road YMCA, speaks with students in the Neil McNeil architecture class on Nov. 13 about their ideas for what the new Kingston Road Y should look like when it’s finished. So far, the plans include a full-size sports court, a four-lane swimming pool, fitness and activity rooms. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Member of Parliament - Beaches-East York Youth of the Month Award Jillian Jacques After a harrowing medical ordeal, Jillian Jacques gave back to Sick Kids Hospital, by organizing “Joggin’ for the Noggin”. The “charity run” celebrated Jillian’s recovery by raising funds & awareness about Neurosurgery, and offered a time to reflect on the gift of health. For more information about this award and recipients please connect with Matthew’s website: Constituency Office: 155 Main Street 416.467.0860

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Students have say on YMCA By Andrew Hudson Students in Neil McNeil’s Grade 12 architecture class recently got an inside tip from the people designing a new YMCA on Kingston Road.

Think flexible. Across the city in the century-old West End Y is a former bowling alley that turned into a weight room, said Virginia Dimoglou, assistant manager of the Kingston Road Y. Today, she said, it’s a childcare centre. When it opens two years from now, the Kingston Road Y will have six storeys of condos stacked above it and three levels of parking below. That means support columns for the building have to clear a large gym and a pool, but still allow for tiered parking and some 95 suites. As architect Andrew Filarski put it, with such a mixed-use building, “You’re dancing around what’s above and below you.” While it still has some ways to go, Filarski said the latest design software does make it easier for architects to get those moves right. Eventually, he said, such software will produce a scale model so detailed that an engineer or tradesperson can work straight from it, rather than having to draw up separate plans. Even then, Filarski said architects will need to consider not only the final product, but also how crews will actually construct each part of the building. Too often, there is a “disconnect” between designers and builders, he said. Alex Versluis agrees. Now vice president of real estate for the Toronto YMCA, Versluis worked as a carpenter before he became a civil engineer and design consultant. “Being part of constructing a building was so valuable when I started on the consulting side,” he said. Neil McNeil teacher John Scalpello said he often tells students that designing and building are two sides of the same coin. “You should understand how something goes together – you can design it more effectively,” said Scalpello. Scalpello said some students learned that the hard way during a recent assignment that had them build wood models of their dream homes. “What they found is some of their designs just didn’t work – like a basketball court in the middle of your living room,” he said, laughing. “They’re already designing their own YMCAs.”

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Youth volunteers at the Chester Village long-term care home stop for a photo on Nov. 11 with residents Joan Marshall and Cecilia Howard and volunteer coordinator Andrea Macina. From back row, left, are Raiyan Siddiqui, Samnan Faruk, Nicalyn Bucsit, Noemi Alava, Andrea Macina, Britanni Pargass, Monika Datta, and Alice Cao. In the front row, from left to right are Marcus Poisson, Joan Marshall and Cecilia Howard.

Volunteers run show at Chester Village By Andrew Hudson

TEENAGERS ARE planning a big party at the Chester Village nursing home. On a recent Friday night, eight of the young party-planners met at the Danforth and Warden long-term care facility – some of the same youth responsible for a hit talent show there in July. “We have a lot of entertainment all through the year, and that was absolutely the best,” says resident Joan Marshall, who won a prize that day for a trivia contest answer about Lucille Ball. In July, youth volunteer Nicalyn Bucsit wowed Marshall and others by hitting all the high notes in Oh What a Feeling. But Marshall, who uses a wheelchair, had already seen Bucsit give memorable performances – like stopping to ask if she could give her a push inside. “It’s absolutely wonderful to be helped,” she said. A former fundraising director for the Canadian Cancer Society, Marshall knows a thing or two about what makes a charity like Chester Village tick. She helped raise some $50 million for cancer research, in part by bringing the first Relay for Life – an all-night, team-based fundraiser walk – to Canada. “It’s a great event,” she said. “But I had to fight to get them to do it.” At Chester Village, Andrea Macina is the coordinator of 110 volunteers, about half of them regulars. Many of the youth on her list sign up to earn the 40 community service hours they need to graduate high school. But Macina said that’s not why many stay on months, even years afterwards, often volunteering their Friday nights and weekends to run the Chester Village café and leisure programs. “It’s very admirable,” Macina said, adding

that it’s a lot of fun, too. Long-time volunteer Britanni Pargass sang an Elvis tune, danced to Y.M.C.A. and wore a slime costume at the July show so four others could zap her with “proton packs” to the Ghostbusters theme song. For her part, Pargass said community service hours were top of mind when she started at Chester Village four years ago. “My mindset, to be honest, was 40 hours and I’m gone,” she said. “But it’s way past that now!” Like Pargass, Raiyan Siddiqui started at Chester Village partly for the required hours. But he also had experience helping seniors in his own family. “I always help my grandparents, and I enjoy doing that, so I thought why not do that and get volunteer hours?” Siddiqui said. Volunteers Noemi Alava and Monika Datta said working the Chester Village café and dinner club has made them better listeners, given that some residents have trouble raising their voice or speaking clearly. “You have to listen to people very carefully,” said Datta. Marcus Poisson, the newest youth volunteer at Chester Village, said after helping his grandmother at Midland Gardens for the last two years, he’s thinking about a future career as a personal support worker. Joan Marshall, who had her own helpingsector career, said that’s something she has thought a lot about. “I think what these young people are doing will stand them in good stead no matter what career path they take – lawyer, doctor, financial advisor, PSW, anything at all,” she said. “They have learned that every little old lady in a wheelchair is not just that, but is a real person. And every old man with a cane, who might mumble a little bit, is still quite capable of making decisions and having fun.”

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Community Calendar DEC. 3-13: Parks and Recreation – A showcase of interpretive paintings by four Beach artists, inspired by the Canadian experience, at Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen St. W., Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Opening reception Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. (18) DEC. 5: Kingston Road Village hosts a festive night of carolling and a reading of A Christmas Carol at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. Donations at the door will go to Community Centre 55 and the church’s ramp fund. Visit the shops and galleries hosting their own festivities. (18) DEC. 5: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at Cecelia Murphy Building, 11 Coatsworth Cres., 1-4 p.m. Do some early Christmas shopping of hand-made crafts and baked goods. Info: Janet 416-691-7407 ext. 224 (18) DEC. 6: Free Family Movie at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 11 a.m., presented by Wafa Masri & Jalila Freve. In support of Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas, a donation of one or more non-perishable food items will be collected at the door. Reserve your tickets by Nov. 27 at www. weselltoronto.com/freemovie (18) DEC. 6: SnowMan Craft & Bake Sale at Hope United Church, corner Main & Danforth, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jewelry, books, Christmas items and lunch. (18) DEC. 6: Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s ‘Bake-O-Rama’ - Ginormous Bake Sale, Baking Contest & Social, at the Naval Club of Toronto, 1910 Gerrard St. E. (just west of Woodbine), 3-5 p.m. Pick up baked treats for the holidays and cheer on the contestants. Smaller friends can join in the fun at our cookie decorating station. All welcome. Info: www.beachhill.org (18) DEC. 6: Tree Lighting in Kew Gardens, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join the Beaches Lions at this annual event, featuring a visit from Santa, carol singing and lots more. DEC. 6: Toronto Beach Chorale presents John Rutter’s “Magnificat” plus a selection of favourite Christmas songs at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. (at Scarborough Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Join the TBC, a full chamber orchestra and soprano soloist Alexa Wing for trumpet fanfares and brilliant, colourful orchestration. Tickets $25 ($20 in advance), youth 7-18 $12 ($10 advance), children under 7 free. Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted for Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas program. Info: www.torontobeachchorale.com (18) DEC. 6, 13, 20: Beaches Artists’ & Artisans’ Market at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The market brings together the talent of local artists working in wood, glass, pottery, metal, paper, leather and textiles. Shop for holiday fashions and decor, and unique gifts. Vendors change weekly. Table fees will be donated to our Boarding Homes Ministry to provide Christmas dinner for men struggling with mental health issues. (18) DEC. 7: “Tis the Season” Show and Sale at Bain Co-Op Community Centre, corner Logan and Sparkhall Ave. (through the parking lot), 2-6 p.m. An amazing selection of gifts and personal services by community artists and artisans: jewelry, knitwear, pottery, art cards, candles, crystals, remedies, astrological readings, sacred objects, food, and much more. Info: 416-419-3590, wprwll@hotmail.com (18) DEC. 9: Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park, Glen Manor Drive & Queen St. E. (south of the bridge, north of Queen), 7:30 p.m. Sing with choirs and the Salvation Army Band. Special visitor and refreshments. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Info: David Breech 416-759-9997 (18) DEC. 9: Beaches Amnesty Write-a-Thon at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m. This is an international letter-writing event urging politicians and countries where prisoners are held unjustly to give these prisoners their rightful treatment and be released. Info: beachamnesty@gmail.com (18) DEC. 10: Christmas Bazaar, presented by Birch Cliff Home & School, at Birch Cliff

Public School, 1650 Kingston Rd., noon-7 p.m. Artisan vendors, silent auction, raffle baskets, bake sale, hot food table. (18) DEC. 13: “A Christmas Celebration” Food Bank Fundraiser at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Jazz pianist and vocalist Sean Stanley, singers Sokhna Dior, Mitchell Daniels, and Melody Wolfe. Stories of Christmas with filmmaker Don Gray and Rev. Cynthia Stretton of BBUC. Admission is suggested donation of $15 per person, $5 per child, plus a non-perishable food item. Proceeds to the Churches By the Bluffs Community Services Food Bank. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Info: 416-694-4081 (18) DEC. 13: Visit Santa at the Cottage, at the Gardener’s Cottage, Kew Gardens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your camera! Hot chocolate and cookies. Donations of non-perishable food items to Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign gratefully accepted. Sponsored by Toronto Beach Rotary. Info: www.torontobeachrotary.org (18) DEC. 13: Pancake Breakfast at Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 9:30-11 a.m. Hosted by Advisory Council. Please bring a non-perishable food item. New this year: Pegasus holiday bazaar on site from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for your shopping enjoyment. (18) DEC. 13: 5th Annual Young Nak Orchestra Christmas Concert at Dentonia Park United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 7 p.m. Free event, donation accepted. Info: www.dpuc.org, dpuc2095@ gmail.com, 416-694-2095 (18) DEC. 14: Dramatic Reading of Dylan Thomas’ ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, 3:30 p.m. Readers include Tom Allen, Michael Enright, and Sean Cullen. Great music and snacks included. Tickets $25 at church office 416-699-5871 or email office@beacheschurch.org (18) DEC. 14: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Festive Carols: Concert and SingAlong at the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (south of Gerrard), 2 p.m. Bring the family, sing along to Christmas favourites and get into the Christmas spirit! Tickets: Regular $15, Seniors/Artists/ Children $10. Advance tickets/info: Susanne Maziarz music@nuuc.ca (18) DEC. 17: Toronto Choral Society presents ‘Music of the Americas’ at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Navidad Nuestra and Misa Criolla by composer Ariel Ramirez. CASSAVA Latin Band featuring Ernesto Cardenas and the Toronto Choral Society. Advance tickets $20 ($25 at door) at www.torontochoralsociety.org or 416-410-3509. (18) DEC. 18-22: Share A Christmas at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Thursday & Friday – packing and sorting nonperishables, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday – packing and sorting non-perishables, 10 a.m.-noon; Sunday – packing and sorting toys (no children please), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Monday (Delivery Day) – packing and sorting perishables, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., deliveries, 2 p.m. until finished. Info: 416-691-1113 (19) DEC. 20: Lighting of the Hannukiah in Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. and Lee Ave., 6 p.m., followed by Latkefest at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. Singing, dancing and, of course, latkes! Info: 416-694-7942 (19) JAN. 1: Balmy Beach Canoe Club’s 35th Annual Hair of the Dog Run at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave. Walkers (3k) start 11:30 a.m., runners (9k) start 12 noon. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., or online in advance at www.balmybeachcanoe.com. Adults $30 (early bird registration $25), children under 19 $10, Family $60 (2 adults plus any of their children under age 19). All proceeds support our young athletes and their programs. Info: www.balmybeachcanoe.com (19) WEDNESDAYS: FREE DROP-IN Playgroup at St. Aidan in the Beach, corner Queen St. E. & Silver Birch, 10 a.m.-noon. As the weath-

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TORONTO BEACH CHORALE – New Concert Season. •Dec. 6: John Rutter’s Magnificat plus seasonal favourites, soprano soloist Alexa Wing, 7:30 p.m. •Good Friday April 3: F. J. Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, 7:30 p.m. •May 9: Georg F. Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems including Zadok The Priest, 7:30 p.m. Admission: General & Youth (7-18) $20 & $10 ($25 & $12 at the door, cash only). Children under 7 free. Special Ticket offer: 3-ticket “Flex Pack”. Info: www.torontobeachchorale.com (18) HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, an 8-week class hosted by Neighbourhood Link Support Services, at 11 Coatsworth Cres., Tearoom, Wednesdays 10 a.m., beginning Jan. 14. Presented by Canadian Hearing Society, for seniors 55+. Free. Learn about hearing loss, how to manage it, and what to ask to help with conversations. Info and registration: Janet 416-691-7407 ext 224 (20) INDOOR WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET & Craft Show Store at Artisans At Work, 2071 Danforth Ave., Thursdays 3-6:30 p.m. until June. Farmers from the Leslie Market offer organic products such as soyfree tempeh, miso, veg, sprouts, apples, eggs, meats, St. John’s Bakery and more. Locally-made gifts and art too: jewellery, pottery, glass, knitting, leather, scarves, hats, handmade ornaments and more. Guest craft vendors each Saturday & Sunday in December. Info: www.aawgallery.com (18) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. Sale – 50% off all Christmas decorations, cards and more. ‘Tis the Season on Kingston Road – late night shopping Friday, Dec. 5. Drop in for treasure hunting and Christmas shopping. Visit us on Facebook. Pegasus is a not for profit store with all proceeds supporting programs for adults with disabilities. (18) PEGASUS COMMUNITY PROJECT HOLIDAY BAZAARS •Dec. 6 at Gardener’s Cottage, Kew Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Dec. 13 at Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring Gifts That Give Back, handmade gifts made by Pegasus participants, staff, families and volunteers. (18) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). •Mid-week service - Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (18) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. (nursery care & children’s activity time) •Dec. 6: Jazz & Reflection with Bill MacLean and Brian Stevenson, 4:30-5:15 p.m. •Dec. 19: Cadence Cool Yule Concert, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at church or at door $20, children under 10 $10. •Dec. 24: Family Christmas Service, 7 p.m.; Candlelight & Communion, 10:30 p.m. •Choir meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. •Crafts, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. •Interfaith Lunch Program, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (18) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us for Advent and Christmas services: Advent 1 - Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. Advent 2 - Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. where Communion will be celebrated. Advent 3 – Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m., a special music service featuring the choir, ensembles and soloists, and Advent 4 - 10:30 a.m. There will be a candlelight Christmas Eve service Wed., Dec. 24, 7 p.m., a service filled with joyous carols and lessons. All are welcome. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (19) 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)

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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Model builders bond over lifelong train passion By Andrew Hudson

AS A teen in the 1960s, Michael Marmoreo could walk over to the West Toronto rail yard and ride around on the switch engine with the engineer. “In those days, you just stood there and he’d wave you up,” says Marmoreo. “I acted like the fireman – I’d sit in the fireman’s seat and the brakeman would give me signals.” As they switched out freight cars, Marmoreo chatted with the Canadian Pacific Railway engineer, Percy Hill, about his early career. Hill told him how, back in the 1930s, he got to drive one of the high-speed Hudson steam engines on the passenger route between Toronto and Montreal. Today, Marmoreo has his own Hudson steam engine — he got it five years ago, on eBay. It may be 1/87 the size of the one that Hill drove, but Marmoreo’s model Hudson still has power. Getting a chance to run that train is why Marmoreo, who lives in Birch Cliff, decided to join the Scarborough Model Railroaders. Started by a group of Scarborough teens back when Marmoreo was hopping on real trains in 1962, the club now has two dozen members and, unusually, a permanent building just north of the CN tracks at Danforth and Birchmount. “We’re very lucky,” said Marmoreo, whose work includes the all-too-real task of getting a new roof for the building since he became club president two years ago. Recently, he said, three model train clubs in Toronto and Montreal have had to dismantle their layouts, which take years to build, and leave rented spaces their landlords wanted back.

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Michael Marmoreo, centre, and Joe Baker, right, give a tour of the Scarborough Model Railroaders’ Appalachia layout one day before the club’s open house on Nov. 29. A second open house will run from 11 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7, 17 Jeavons Avenue. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children, $3 for seniors and $12 for a family.

Owning the building at 17 Jeavons Avenue has allowed the Scarborough Model Railroaders to build huge, highly detailed layouts on two floors. Downstairs is a Hamilton-ScarboroughMontreal layout set in 1958. It has hills, tunnels, a huge wooden trestle bridge, and switching yards where “yardmasters” like Marmoreo can actually follow computer-generated manifests that say what freight cars to link up and where they need to go. Upstairs is a contemporary layout in the

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Appalachians done in a much finer 1/160 scale. Joe Baker, a 30-year club member, said there is so much track upstairs that it takes a full hour for a train travelling at a scaled 55 miles per hour to finish one loop on the mainline. While they agree on track layouts as a group, Baker said everyone in the club has a niche. Some guys like to build track. Others wire electronics — besides switches and signal lights, the tracks themselves carry digital signals that can control lights, sounds, even smoke on the model engines. Baker’s niche is scenery building, which often involves sculpting cliffs, hills and river beds from sheets of blue styrofoam. “The hardest part is the painting, because with each module you have to get the colour to match,” Baker said. It took two years to finish one of the Appalachian towns, but the effect is impressive. While the club rarely runs trains in the dark, Baker fitted tiny lights that glow in all the town windows and in the headlights of cars. For his part, Marmoreo likes to tinker with older model engines to get them running again. Ever the history buff, right now he is working to restore an old model Selkirk.

The real things were steam engines with some 88,000 lbs of torque, built for the high grades and spiral tunnels on the Calgary to Revelstoke route through the Rocky Mountains. Today’s diesel engines have about twice that torque, Marmoreo said, but far fewer people — where most steam trains had a fireman, two brakemen and a conductor, some contemporary diesel trains carry 150 cars with one engineer and maybe a brakeman on board. Last summer, Marmoreo and his wife rode a restored 1912 steam engine on what is left of the Kettle Valley railway, which connected B.C.’s fruit-growing Okanagan region to ports on the coast. A few years ago, he bumped into a Canadian Pacific engineer who had just parked his train to buy groceries in Nipigon, Ontario. Marmoreo told him about the trains he used to ride in the West Toronto yard, and one trip on a freight train from Nipigon to Schreiber. “Today, I can’t even take my kids,” said the engineer. As he restores old model engines, installing new motors or putting wheels back in gauge, Marmoreo can be thankful that without ever doing that work at full scale, he got the chance to ride the real thing.

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We are looking at the north side of Queen Street East from the southwest corner of Queen and Wineva in 1966. Behind the old streetcar is Ingram’s Funeral Parlour. Special thanks to Pete Coulman for providing this image. Do you have an old photo you’d like to share? Please call me at 416-691-4774.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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Come Celebrate Christmas

Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 14 @ 7:30 Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday, December 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Community Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 25 @ 3 p.m.

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The first cold winds of winter blew across the beach at Ashbridges Bay on a lonely day in late November, driving away even the hardiest Beach-goers and their dogs.

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New art for Monarch Park New murals were recently painted by street artist Elicser along the path that connects Monarch Park and the Woodfield Community Rail Garden. Dotted with monarch butterflies on the north side, the south-side murals pay homage to the local mothers who organized the garden.

News Briefs A HOLIDAY ‘Bake-O-Rama’ is coming to the Naval Club from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6. Hosted by the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association, the event includes a bake sale, baking contest, and cookie decorating for kids. Visit beachhill.org for more info.

IN AN era of postal cutbacks it’s rare to announce expansions, so those who regularly send mail will be pleased to hear about a new option for sending packages. The new outlet is at the Henley Gardens IDA at Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue, and will operate six days a week.

BIKRAM YOGA Beaches is fundraising for Pegasus Community Project by holding a 24-hour Yogathon on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 8 a.m. Classes will be 60 minutes long, with a special candlelight class at midnight followed by a restorative Yin Yoga class at 2 a.m. The suggested minimum donation to participate is $5. The event includes special membership rates, prize packs, sales and contests. All proceeds will go to Pegasus, a not for profit organization for adults with special needs. Bikram Yoga Beaches was established in 2002 and is voted one of Toronto’s 10 Best Yoga Studios by BlogTO.

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PHOTOS: ANN BROKELMAN

When the temperature drops, it’s the perfect time to head to the water for some duck-spotting. Ann Brokelman spotted this hooded merganser, above, along with a green-winged teal, below left, and a northern shoveler, below right.

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ome people say have struggled to get you can tell winter a good photo of. This nn rokelman is coming by the was finally my day. is an avid birder and nature photographer drop in temperature, the naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca. For some unknown snow on the ground, or reason, this very small the Christmas lights goduck, notable for the ing up. I, however, look for the ducks! It’s a large green patch leading backwards from good time of year to keep your eyes open for the eye, was in the mood for a photo shoot. I all the different ducks passing through the finally got several great shots of him swimming, diving, and going about his ducky GTA on their way to warmer climates. business. What’s nice about getting pictures of ducks – and all water fowl – in the colder months is that as the ponds, lakes, and rivers start to freeze over, there is a limited amount of space for them to swim and feed. If you find a patch of open water, just wait there and the ducks will come to you. Keep your eyes open this time of year for northern pintails, with their long tails and elegant necks, bufflehead ducks, with distinctive calls and fluorescent colouring, Gadwalls, A friend and I went to the lake to watch which wiggle their tail feathers with their the hooded mergansers, hoping to take partners in a weird duck-dance ritual, and some great shots. We were there at 8 a.m. northern shovelers, with the largest snout and pumped up knowing that with our hats, you might ever see. mitts, winter coats, boots, and tough-asnails attitude we could handle a little cold in exchange for some beautiful birds. Not five minutes later we were running back to our car, frozen solid and ready to call it a day. Luckily a little bit of coffee, a lot of heat, and some good conversation kept us from leaving. Half an hour later we were back outside enjoying the sights of several female mergansers bobbing for food and running away from amorous males. We didn’t last long, but it was definitely worth the persistence. Last week I went down to Rouge Beach I hope you will follow my lead and head to see what birds were passing through. In down to the water and look closely at the just over an hour I spotted common mergandifferent types of ducks. Remember, even sers, a green-winged teal, several Gadwalls, if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, a few buffleheads and more. The greenand quacks like a duck, it might not be just winged teal was on my list of birds that I another duck.

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Raising a ‘stache of cash for Movember Paramedics, police and firefighters brought their Movember best to the local Toronto Fire and EMS Training Centre on Nov. 26. Paramedic Dave Backus said he’s glad to join the campaign, which raised $33.9 million last year, “But I’m looking forward to kissing my wife again.”

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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SEVERAL NEIGHBOURS are asking the city to reject an application to clear four old oak trees from the yard of the home at 103 Scarborough Road. Based on their trunk width, the red oaks are likely 100 years old. In a letter to the city’s urban foresters, Scarborough Road resident Verinder Parmar said this is a case where the city needs to live up to its pledge to protect Toronto trees. “Allowing developers to quietly destroy one enormous tree at a time kills our green space and urban forest canopy – two of the things we love most about our neighbourhood,” wrote Parmar. The deadline for public comments about the tree-clearing application passed on Nov. 13, but Parmar said he knows of several neighbours on Scarborough and nearby Kingswood Roads who wrote in. Maureen Mulligan is among them. In a letter to city councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Mulligan said she and others are irritated with developers who build “large houses with tiny yards in place of graceful old Beach homes with heavily-treed yards.” Mulligan also said the replacement trees required by the city when it grants tree-clearing permits do too little for the environment. “Tiny saplings do not take the place

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cillor before deciding to issue a permit. Along with a $100 application fee and the cost for tree removal, homeowners who receive a tree-clearing permit must buy a replacement tree or pay the city to plant one at $583 per tree. City council has vowed to boost Toronto’s tree canopy so that its coverage grows from 26 to 40 per cent of the city. Of Toronto’s 10.2 million trees, 60 per cent grow on private land.

Student Views By Mosie Fraser earning to drive has to be one of the most exciting milestones in a teen’s life. You turn 16 and suddenly feel ready to get behind the wheel and jet off around your neighbourhood, so proud of your new abilities. You beg your parents to whisk you off to the MTO to write your test and all of a sudden you have the power of the road. The first practice stop is the back parking lot of a big building: Target or the waterworks will do. You place yourself in the driver’s seat, stick the keys in the ignition and press down your first burst of gas to feel the car almost fly out from underneath you. You realize that maybe this will take a bit more getting used to than you had expected. My first experience driving was with my father. We drove up to a big, open parking lot, switched positions, and finally it was time to take the wheel. I remember the look of terror in his eyes and the holler of “slow down!” bouncing off the windows as I floored it across the yellow painted lines, weaving back and forth as if I was at the Ex driving a bumper car. Luckily, I’ve come a long way since then. But of course there were many dicey situations in between. One day we were cruising along Birchmount Road after a trip to Costco to practise parking. My father decided to throw the changing lanes lesson at me and I went for it. “Check your left mirror and blind spot then smoothly merge over,” he told me. Well, I dove right in. The problem was I was so busy checking my mirrors that I lost focus on the road ahead of me and somehow traveled over into the oncoming lane of traffic, challenging the semi-monster truck headed straight for me! I was still obliviously checking my surroundings and ignoring the road when my father realized what I had

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KINGSTON ROAD United Church will host a special holiday evening, including a reading of A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. The annual event, sponsored by the Kingston Road Village Business Association, will also include carolling and holiday cheer. Donations at the door will be split between the church’s ramp fund and Community Centre 55. Kingston Road United Church is at 975 Kingston Rd.

celebrate the release of B2’s new album Twelve Songs for Christmas. The CD was recorded at Hilo Studios last month, and includes both guest musicians as well as drummer George Jardine. Twelve Songs includes interpretations of classic seasonal tunes, as well as ‘Til You Get to Bethlehem, Stevens’ original contribution to the Christmas canon. Jazzy Christmas runs from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. at Queen Street East. For more on B2, see b2music.ca.

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mance. The response to Jade’s appearance in October was positive, so she will return for an evening of music, from 8 to 11 p.m. The cost is $10 in advance, with a link to tickets available at facebook.com/ cafechezhelene, or $15 at the door. Khash and Yars will bring a full band to the café on Saturday, Dec. 13. The folk-rock act consists of singer/ songwriter and guitarist Khashayar Bavarsad, backed by Sepehr Mohaddes on flute, saxophone, ukulele, and vocals, Rodrigo Cavalcante on guitar and vocals, Kumiko Oshiro on piano, Kathryn Erlandson on cello, Camellia Cheriki on xylophone and glockenspiel, and Shahram Shaghayegh on piano. The show starts at 8 p.m. •

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B2 IS returning to Beach United Church for what is becoming an annual Beach Jazz and Reflection holiday tradition for the duo. Jazzy Christmas will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6. Pianist Brian Stevens provides the music, while Bill MacLean sings standards and modern classics. Stevens is also a composer, writer, and conductor, and has a long history of performance ranging from chamber music to musical theatre. Long-time readers will remember MacLean as the arts and entertainment writer for Beach Metro News. He has been part of Toronto’s folk and acoustic music scene for many years, as a singer/ songwriter, bassist, and guitarist, but found musical inspiration to stretch out into a new direction when he inherited his mother’s Frank Sinatra album collection, leading to the partnership with Stevens. The pair will be joined at the concert by special guests, bassist Michael Lalonde and cellist Lucas Tensen, to

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CODY MCMILLAN will perform at the Corner House Pub on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. McMillan, born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, is a singer/songwriter, band leader, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer inspired by classics like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Band, and Neil Young. He performs as often as possible, and has released three albums: Blackwater, Mealtime in Atlanta, and Where’s the Reality. Check out his folk/blues/rock sounds at reverbnation.com/codymcmillan.

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LARA SOLNICKI will be joined by Ted Quinlan on Sunday, Dec. 7 as part of Morgan’s On the Danforth’s Jazzy Sundays series. The following week will see the Shannon Butcher Duo take the stage. Performances run from 2 to 5 p.m. at Morgan’s, 1282 Danforth Ave., near the Greenwood subway station.

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JAMES LEVAC, known for his solar-powered piano that he occasionally brings to the boardwalk during warmer months, will be performing a Christmas concert at Faith Community Presbyterian Church. Levac grew up with a stereo sitting on top of a piano – a configuration he originally thought was a single unit. He would turn on the radio and play along on the piano, leading to his first recital at age 5. Since then he has gone on to perform at a wide range of venues, both on piano and on fiddle, performing East Coast, Scottish, and Irish music. The concert will take place at Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Dawes Rd., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Also appearing will be folk artist October Browne and the Isotones Big Band. Donations will be accepted for Community Centre 55.

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BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS United Church presents A Christmas Celebration, a special holiday concert and fundraiser for the Churches By the Bluffs Food Bank. Guest musicians include jazz pianist and vocalist Sean Stanley, and singers Sokhna Dior, Mitchell Daniels, and Melody Wolfe, as well as the BBUC choir, directed by Mark Oracion. Stories reflecting the spirit and goodwill of Christmas will be presented by Don Gray, filmmaker and former head of Centennial College’s film and broadcasting program, and Rev. Cynthia Stratton. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. near Warden and Kingston. Admission is a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $5 for children, plus a non-perishable food item. Refreshments and a social will follow the concert and stories.

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IN BELONGING, Sandra Joyce has created a heart-rending piece of biographical, historical fiction, inspired by the lives of her mother, a nurse during the Second World War, and her father, a Canadian soldier who came to Canada via Scotland as one of more than 100,000 ‘Home Children.’ For more than 60 years, orphaned, abandoned, and poor children were sent to Canada and other British colonies, where they often worked as cheap labour for settlers, becoming a sort of indentured servant. Joyce’s father was one such soul, and his story, which inspired both her first book, The Street Arab, and Belonging, the sequel, is not entirely a happy story. (Reading the first book is not necessary to appreciate the sequel.) It is powerful in its own way, told through the love and life story of two immigrants in Canada during the Second World War and the years following. Robbie James led an unhappy childhood as a Home Child, separated from his brother, who worked on another farm, and his sister, who remained in Scotland. After coming of age and making his way to Toronto, he meets Annie, a nurse at the hospital where he works. Romance blossoms, but when war breaks out, Robbie signs up and is sent overseas to serve the thankless and dangerous task of stretcher-bearer. Meanwhile, Annie sails back to her native England to do her part. Robbie and Annie meet briefly in London, but the timing is off, and the two are quickly separated, both spending the next span of their lives dealing with a sense of regret. The book begins with a scene from current times, so readers know to expect an eventual reunion, but it’s not a Hollywood script, and though the couple finds happiness, there is still sadness as well. More than anything else, Belonging seems like a quest for understanding and acceptance; understanding why people make the decisions they make, and accepting that a person’s feelings and motivations may not always be reflected by the way they interact with those they love. The attention to period detail in Belonging serves the story well, adding to the feeling of being there during the various time periods covered. Robbie and Annie live through infamous snowstorms and Hurricane Hazel, and descriptions of working conditions for nurses in the 1930s and 1940s serve as vivid reminders of how times have changed. Though the story of Belonging is ambiguous in its conclusion, there’s an undeniable thread of hope running throughout the narrative, driving the

story along. Despite the lack of a storybook ending, Belonging’s story is typical of many of Canada’s ‘Home Children,’ and a journey worth taking. • Sex, Lies and Negotiation Techniques By Tim Paulsen 200 Pages Ragnar Press Reviewed by Jon Muldoon

THE TITLE of Sex, Lies and Negotiation Techniques does not lie – the book, by public speaker Tim Paulsen, covers all three of those bases, in that order, though not with equal importance. Like many good salesmen, Paulsen uses sex to lure in readers, though to this reviewer, this short section is mostly good for a couple laughs before working into the meat of the book. There are anecdotes shared to illustrate points, some amusing, others poignant (and a few, truth be told, that seem a bit dated – although to be fair your reviewer was born around the same time Meatloaf released Bat Out of Hell). When he moves on to the section on lying, Paulsen starts to come into his own, and the pages pass quickly, as the writing flows like a good public presentation. Tips on how to recognize a lie somehow morph into tips on how to beat a lie detector test – probably useful

advice for the business crowd Paulsen often speaks to. The negotiation section is probably the most practically applicable third of Sex, Lies and Negotiation Techniques. There is advice on everything from body language to mental preparation, from phrasing final offers to dealing with ruthless people.

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Beach Arts Scene By Jon Muldoon

Breaking Dawn, by Nola McConnan Karen Franzen UPPER BEACH/BEACH HILL ceramic artist Karen Franzen is hosting her 14th annual Karen Franzen and Friends Holiday Show at her home studio near Coxwell and Upper Gerrard Street East from Dec. 5 to 7. Franzen, a regular participant in the Beach Studio Tour and other shows, is known for her functional ceramics and hand-painted tiles. Joining her for the holiday show will be Lara Bazant, who hand-forges sterling silver jewelry crafted with rare and vintage beads collected during her travels. She creates earrings, necklaces,

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bracelets, and rings. Kathleen O’Toole is a sculptor of fabric, having created dolls and bears for many years. Her work is treasured equally by children and collectors. She will also have tree ornaments and baked goods. New to this year’s show is Jane Saracino. The handbag and accessory designer creates meticulously designed bags for everything from a day shopping on Queen Street to complementing business attire. Each artist has donated a handmade item to fill a gift basket for a raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will support the Glen Rhodes food bank. The Karen Franzen and Friends Holiday Show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. Franzen’s home studio is at 3 Wembley Dr., two blocks east of Coxwell off Gerrard Street East. For more on the show, visit karenfranzen.com.

YELLOW HOUSE GALLERY, 921 Kingston Rd., is holding a December art salon and sale, featuring more than 20 artists and over 40 pieces on display. The show features a mix of local, regional, and international creators, and runs until Dec. 20. Participating artists are Norman Allan, Jacques Albert, Colin Asuncion, David Brandy, Brenda Clews, David Cumming, Earl Elowsky, Melissa Espina, Lisa Fox, Donna Gordon, Gail Gregory, Vashty Hawkins, Jennifer Hosein, Jane Hur, Choi Ka-Eun, Andre Kan, Reuben Looyenga, Nola McConnan, Judy McKenna, Musa Musa, Nazli Nahidi, Amy Siegel, Anthony Smerek, Ann Somers, Felicity Somerset, Carol Steinberg, Shyla Tibando, Kathy Vatcher, and Michaela Nessim. An opening reception featuring many of the artists will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. For more on the gallery, see yellowhousegallery.ca. •

ARTS ON QUEEN will feature Collingwood painter Sue Tupy through the month of December. Tupy’s large-scale paintings are inspired by and strongly feature the natural surroundings of her hometown. Her impressionistic style is used to convey the beauty of nature through all four seasons.

Tupy studied art at Georgian College, but got an early creative start, as her father was the founder of the well-known Blue Mountain Pottery company. The work on display at Arts on Queen is a collection of acrylic paintings on canvas. Arts on Queen is at 2198 Queen St. E., and online at artsonkingandqueen.com. •

The 2015 Beach Photo Club calendar features Morning Leuty on the cover by Alex Bruce, along with 13 other locally photographed images. THE BEACH Photo Club has once again produced its annual wall calendar, featuring 14 stunning colour images of the Beach by local amateur photographers. The 2015 Beach Calendar was produced and designed by Michael MacLaverty and sells for $18 at select Beach retailers and at Community Centre 55. Proceeds will support the club’s educational programs. For more on the club, visit the website at beachphotoclub.com.

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fter a year of scandals, this is a good time for a tale of true romance in the Beach. Acclaimed director Norman Jewison grew up above his parents’ dry goods store on Queen Street East at Kippendavie. In his autobiography, This Terrible Business Has Been Good To Me, Jewison recalls how he met his future wife. It was at a party in 1952. Someone suggested that Margaret Ann “Dixie” Dixon could give Norman a ride home since they both lived in the Beach. Beautiful Dixie adorned billboards all over town as the “Black Cat” cigarette girl … “Dixie parked her father’s yellow convertible in the driveway of her lovely home in the poshest part of the Beach and politely said goodnight. I hiked the 10 blocks home to my tiny alcove over the store. A stockbroker’s daughter and a shopkeeper’s son. It didn’t look promising.” Their romance wasn’t quite the princess and the pauper, but the two were from very different social circles. Norman’s father Percy liked to call himself the “Beach’s corsetier” but their store was rarely busy during the Depression. Many Beach families were on relief. Norman’s parents met while tobogganing at Riverdale Park. Norman came along in 1926. He was a typical Beach kid, playing shinny hockey at Kew Gardens, canoeing on the lake, and sitting enthralled at the Beach Theatre’s 10-cent Saturday matinees. He sold Christmas trees in front of the family store and was always on the lookout for part-time jobs. While Norman went to Malvern C.I. before joining the navy in 1944 and graduating from Victoria College in 1949, Dixie was a Branksome Hall private school girl who grew up in the Glen Manor area on leafy Beaufort Road, the family home for four decades. She enjoyed playing bridge on the sand by the Balmy Beach Club and going to the dances there. The talented and high-spirited Dixie studied sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and also became a photographer’s model. In early 1952 Jewison returned to Canada from London, England to work as a production trainee in the new medium of television. CBLT went to air on Sept. 8, 1952. Keen to impress Dixie’s parents, Jewison invited Jim and Thelma Dixon to a live broadcast of The Big Review. Just before the show, Jewison grabbed a broom to make sure there weren’t any stray nails or pencils to trip up a dancer. Dixie was embarrassed to hear her mother say, “So that’s what he does at the CBC – he sweeps the floor.” True love won out. The two were ‘Moonstruck’ and married in July

One of Beach-born Norman Jewison’s best-known pictures, Moonstruck, could have been the term used to describe the shopkeeper’s son’s romance with fellow Beacher Margaret Ann “Dixie” Dixon, who would later become his wife.

1953. The Jewisons lived on Bingham Avenue and started a family of three children. His directing career would take them around the world. In Los Angeles, Dixie was the unofficial Canadian ‘ambassador’ and threw herself into social causes, helping start the first childcare centre in Watts. In 1978 Norman and Dixie Jewison returned home to Canada and bought a farm in the Caledon Hills. Together they promoted the Canadian film industry and were a force behind the Canadian Film Centre. Dixie passed away in 2004. Norman remarried in 2010 and still loves the farm at age 88. There was a time when kids walked to school by themselves. We knew

each house on the street by the family surname. In the 1950s I would pass the Dixons on Beaufort as well as the Goulds and Fulfords nearby on Southwood Drive. Along with Glenn Gould and Robert Fulford, Norman and Dixie Jewison have contributed wonderful gifts to the creative world. In the 1950s, cigarette billboards really were a sign of their times. Most men smoked like chimneys and the ‘Mad Men’ of advertising pitched filter tips to women as “just what the doctor ordered.” John Wayne was the spokesman for Camel cigarettes and died of cancer in 1979. Sadly, Dixie herself, the “Black Cat” girl on the billboards, died of lung and throat cancer.

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ish is the original convenience food. Faster than a frozen dinner, you can prepare an entire fish dinner in under 20 minutes with scrumptious results. Unlike meat, fish does not require tenderizing. Fast cooking at high heat is essential. As the holiday season approaches, fish recipes are especially popular entertaining items as they are easy to create. These recipes exemplify the versatility of fish, fancy enough for company, simple enough for a weeknight dining. Oven Poached Fish Fillets Perhaps the simplest of all recipes, this works well for a simple weeknight meal but is equally appropriate for entertaining a crowd. Allow one 6 oz/350 g portion of boneless, skinless fish fillet per person. Salmon, halibut and sole work well for this recipe, which multiplies easily for up to 20 servings. For four servings: 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice or lemon juice (1 lemon)

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2 tbsp (25 mL) Olive oil or melted butter or mixture 1 tsp (5 mL) Sea salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Fresh black pepper Sprigs fresh dill, tarragon Additional lemon wedges and dill sprigs for garnish Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Use an oven-proof baking dish large enough to accommodate fish in single layer. If you are doing a large number of fillets (up to 20) you may need to use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or several ovenproof dishes to accommodate the fish. Arrange fish in a single layer in baking dish or on baking sheet, tucking any thin ends under to make a more consistent thickness. Drizzle with olive oil or mixture of oil and melted butter,

and fresh lemon juice or a mixture of lemon juice and dry white wine. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Arrange sprigs of dill or tarragon on top of fillets. Cover with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Serve immediately on heated plates with lemon wedges and dill sauce (recipe follows). Baked Stuffed Fish This makes an eye-catching buffet item with a minimum of effort. Trout, whitefish and salmon work well for this recipe. Serve with a large green salad and your favourite rice pilaf or use the following recipe. 1 4 lb (2 kg) fish such as trout, salmon or whitefish 1 each, lemon and orange sliced OR Rice stuffing (recipe follows) Sea salt, fresh black pepper Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Cont’.d on following page

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t’s official: the cold weather is here Dairy mixers should not spend Ewine dward Finstein to stay for a while. With its onset, any time whatsoever outside of a writer, award-winning author, TV and radio host, educator, judge many of us will be heading south refrigerated environment, other winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com for a winter vacation. The Caribthan for immediate use and returned @DrWineKnow bean is a prime destination for Canadi- facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein promptly to the cold. If you see your ans wanting to escape the season. bartender using any of these dairy And why not? The islands of the products behind the bar that look West Indies are abundant with tropical breezes, glorious like they has been sitting out, don’t order that drink. sun-soaked beaches, pristine seas and exotic flavours. HowA good rule of thumb is to ask the barkeep exactly what ever, not all is rosy in these warm climes, especially when it goes into that fancy drink, and where any suspicious comes to food and drink. I’m sure you’re all aware of the do’s ingredient comes from and how it was kept. Sounds overly and don’ts of what to eat while down south, but perhaps not cautious, I know, but better to be safe than sorry. as clear on the rules of what you should or should not drink. Beer is also plentiful on the islands and there are many, The most common concern among travellers is drinking many breweries creating wonderful, refreshing and interesting brews for you to sample. In the heat, nothing takes the water. Although most resorts and hotels claim they have edge off better than a frosty cold one. In my opinion, this is water purification/filtration systems attached to all the water one of the safest alcoholic beverages to indulge in. coming out of their taps, I wouldn’t take the chance drinking Wine is not produced to any extent whatsoever in the it, brushing your teeth in it or even rinsing anything in it you tropics. It’s simply too hot. However, imported samples are are going to ingest. It’s fine for bathing and that’s it, but for consumption, bottled water is always your safest and best bet. present in restaurants and bars everywhere. This is another very safe imbibe that won’t jeopardize your health. While down south, I’m sure you’ll want to try the local Because the water is boiled, coffee and tea are usually spirits, especially the rum that the islands are known for. fine. Just keep an eye on the cream or milk used. Bottled Straight up right out of the bottle is fine, however, avoid it juice and soda are also fair bets. “on the rocks” (over ice). The cubes could very well be made Much of this is common sense. Remember that our bodies from local water and not safe. If you’re thinking that the are simply not used to certain strains of bacteria present bodacious amount of alcohol in this spirit (or any other) will in the tropics and we’re more susceptible to them. Furtherkill any germs or bacteria present, think again. more, the intense heat down there accelerates bacteria Tropical drink concoctions utilizing rum are extremely growth. I’ll be the first to admit that while away on vacapopular and are virtually everywhere. Just remember that tion in the hot, tropical sun, enjoying myself and perhaps beyond the coloured umbrellas and swizzle sticks, other indulging a little more than usual in alcohol, it’s easy to mixers (sometimes including local water and ice) and fresh forget about these important issues. Take it from me and fruit (often rinsed in local water) are used. Cream- or milkcountless others though, it’s no fun spending any part of based cocktails like the “mudslide” can be problematic too. your long-awaited vacation sick in the bathroom rather than Keep in mind that the hotter temperatures of these climes boogieboarding in the surf. Play safe and thoroughly enjoy causes products to break down a lot quicker so any dairy your holiday. product that is not well refrigerated can be questionable.

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On the Child Side Parental screening for the teenage wish list

ear Santa, Thank you again, for honouring the many good people of our neighbourhood last year. As the holiday season approaches, you may find you are short two letters from our household. It seems teenagers have figured out that snail-mail to the North Pole is a waste of time – an email to Mom and Dad is more expedient. With that said, dear Santa, as I forward their lists (attached) I felt it necessary to respectfully request that you never, ever deliver the following five items to our home on Christmas Eve. Please filter the boys’ requests accordingly. I’d hate to have to find a new home for any of the items below on Boxing Day. Particularly, number one. 1. Any reptile I will not need to justify this much further than to say I once had a university pal, who hooked up with a girl postgraduation who was of questionable sanity. You know, that post academia relationship that was free loving, bohemian, and helped him believe he wasn’t going to end up a corporate drone like the rest of us. And she owned an iguana. Shortly after they shacked up, the old university gang all traipsed over to their new place in a funky part of town, for a winter’s evening of drinks and dinner. We were having cocktails, when something in the plant, positioned on a table behind the sofa on which I was seated, moved. Actually, the entire area behind the three person sofa on which I was seated, moved. It turned out the iguana wasn’t a cute little “hold it in your hand” kind of reptile, but rather an “I’m the length of the sofa and could bite off your hand” kind of reptilian fellow. It was seven feet long, thicker than a watermelon in the middle and had a tongue that could, and did, touch me as I leapt over the hors d’oeuvres covered coffee table in front of me. No reptiles, Santa, ever, period. And if my youngest

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requests a Chinchilla, just apply your best judgment. 2. Automobiles Don’t laugh! If you give a 17 yearold a chance, he or she will ask for an automobile, and due to the intensive viewing of Suits on Netflix, will likely make a good case for owing one. As my firstborn stated it “Having my driver’s license is the biggest leap of freedom I’ve had since learning to walk.” Eloquently said (thank you Suits writers), however having a license to drive and having the personal wheels to do so are two different scenarios. Despite the fact this would free me from unending carpooling to high school hockey tournaments in remote areas in what is loosely termed the “GTA”, and would likely mean that I could enter my own vehicle without having to experience the truly blessed aroma of hockey gear left in my car’s trunk overnight, a new Christmas vehicle comes with more than a bow. I had to be revived after a single phone call to my insurance agent, inquiring as to the cost of adding one 17 year-old driver to the insurance on our six year-old car. No automobiles unless in miniature form. Thanks for understanding Santa. 3. Augmentation or plastic surgery Luckily, I have two sons so this is less likely, I’m told, than in the households where teenaged girls live, but augmentation of any kind, not happening. I’d reconsider if, heaven forbid, there was a serious injury or deformity that caused a problem. Otherwise, elective surgeries are off the table, or in this case Christmas list. 4. Beer or other alcoholic beverages

Any parent of teens knows what I’m talking about. We all get it. They are old enough to vote, to be arrested as adults, but they are not old enough to purchase and consume alcohol. They will ask. Heck, given the number of friends and relatives with whom we exchange wine and spirits over the holiday season, who can blame them, for getting in the festive mood of gift exchanges, but I draw the line on scotch in the stocking on Christmas morning. Call me old fashioned. Thank you for respecting our wishes on this Santa. 5. Violent video games Santa, I’ve been a hypocrite on this one in the past, but my only excuse is that I really was ignorant to the fact that in that one game they bashed innocent people on the head, stole their expensive cars and drove around with their girlfriends, who were hookers. With that said, I know there’s a new version coming out, and it involves even more violence and frankly, we don’t need it. They both play hockey; that’s enough smashing for one family. I don’t need the kids, even though they’re almost adults, thinking that game represents anyone’s real life. Let them dig mines, and battle historical figures, and race in F1 cars like normal video playing people. You can drop off those trash talking, smashing head thieves in someone else’s house this year. I think that’s it. They have added to my banned items list, anything that involves undergarments, toiletries or kitchen appliances (for me), so consider yourself informed. The Rational One has also requested no more golf balls – we replaced three neighbours’ windows over the course of last year, and two were due to enthusiastic spring golf warm-ups in the back yard. As always, wishing you a safe flight and best regards to the missus and the elves. Christine

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Use an oven-proof dish large enough to accommodate fish and spray with baking spray. Rinse fish with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season fish inside and out with salt and pepper and fill cavity with orange and lemon slices, or use rice stuffing (just enough to lightly fill – remaining rice should be heated in a casserole dish with fish as it cooks.) Truss fish with metal skewers placed perpendicular to opening and wind dental floss around the skewers the same way as you would skates, tying in a bow at the end. Measure the fish at the thickest part and allow 10 to 15 minutes per inch of thickness. Brush fish with melted butter and place in baking dish; cover with foil and bake according to thickness. For instance, if fish is three inches (7.5 cm) thick it will need 30 to 45 minutes of cooking at 450°F (230°C), or until fish flakes. Remove foil the last 10 minutes of cooking to allow fish skin to crisp. Serves about eight to 10 people. Lemon Rice Pilaf This may be used as a stuffing for the fish or served as an accompaniment to any fish dish. It may be made a day ahead and re-heated in a casserole. If you wish, substitute brown rice for white rice. 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) long-grain par-boiled rice, cooked according to package directions (should make 3 cups - 750 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted 1 each, large onion, chopped and garlic minced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon zest (1 lemon) 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice (1 lemon) 2 tsp (10 mL) dried tarragon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped parsley In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.

Cook onion, garlic and celery covered until onions are soft and limp. Stir in rice, lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley. Spoon into 8-cup (2 L) casserole dish sprayed with baking spray; cover and refrigerate until ready to re-heat at 350°F(180°C) for 40-45 minutes, or use some as stuffing and re-heat. Makes six to eight servings.

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he holidays are a great time to bring some vintage So gather up your collectibles and try to find new ways to decorating into your home. use them. Antique upholstery springs Nostalgia, family traditions and teacups can be combined to Christine Roberts, baaid is an interior stylist and designer. An and heirlooms can evoke your fammake some really interesting tealight vintage collector, she makes furily’s own special history and personal- avid holders. Old bottles can be used as niture and home accessories from reity for all to share. Using treasured claimed materials and co-founded The decanters for your holiday bar … add Leslieville Flea (leslievilleflea.com) keepsakes on your table and in your some vintage glassware and you have decor is a great way to start conversainstant mid-century style! tions about their history. When setting your table for holiday There are limitless possibilities for using antique and vinparties, keep things on a smaller scale. Using a large mix tage pieces for your holiday decor, and the best part is they of textures and materials creates a stunning look that is look even better when you mix and match them all together. uniquely yours. Practically speaking, vintage items are also often much less Start by layering vintage linens and table runners as expensive, yet their quality is unmatched. Don’t worry if your base. Then add to the layered look with a mix of wood you can’t find complete sets of table ware, you can use a few and silver pieces. Adding personal touches to each place items of each and combine them for a really great look. It’s setting makes the table special and intimate. Creating small, the perfect time to bring out all those odd assortments of individual floral arrangements for each guest instead of items you’ve collected over the years. larger arrangements on the table adds a special touch and When using vintage items, think layers and textures. allows for better sightlines for your dinner guests. You can Mixing many different pieces gives a much more interesting even send each guest home with their own arrangement as look than when everything coordinates perfectly. a keepsake from the occasion. Try using old silver teapots and other server-ware as interesting floral holders. Mix and match vintage glassware for an eclectic look at each setting. Old silver spoons can be bent into one-of-a-kind napkin holders. Use old wood items as chargers, candleholders and backdrops for your table ware. Use repetition along the length of the table, but stick to the rule of using items in odd numbers for visual interest. Use some vintage or antique pieces to decorate your mantle as well. Vintage sock stretchers are a unique and fun spin on traditional stockings. Metal heating grates, greenery, and wood spools layered together give a rich and beautiful focal point in the room. Have some fun with it and don’t be afraid to try something new. Relaxed holiday entertaining that showcases your own personal style is what’s really chic right now.

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Patriotes, Reformers, Rebels and Raiders: Tracing your ancestors through the ‘troublous’ times in Upper and Lower Canada 1820-185 By Kenneth G. Cox __ Pages __ Reviewed by Andrew Hudson

KEN COX sees family history every day he wakes up in the Osborne Avenue house that his great-grandfather, a Grand Trunk Railroad engineer, bought some 114 years ago. A former history teacher and school principal, Cox had already planned on digging further into his family history when, a few months before he retired, an envelope arrived from a lost cousin hoping his house was still in the family. Inside were notes she had already found on their shared ancestry. That got Cox started on his first family history project, in which he mainly traced his family history back though the First and Second World War, the Boer War, the Red River Rebellion and earlier conflicts. Cox then published his first guide, A Call to the Colours: Tracing your Canadian Military Ancestors, to help any Canadians interested in doing similar research. Now Cox has gone further back, tracing the history of his wife’s family, the Turcottes, whose Quebec roots go back to the early 17th century. Digging through church records, land titles, and other documents much less detailed than the military records he had worked

with before, Cox found the story of two very different Turcottes. There was Louis, who was sentenced to hang for his role in Quebec’s 1837 Rebellion, but found himself shipped to Australia instead. On the other hand was Jean Baptiste, who remained loyal to the Crown, and settled on Wolfe Island near Kingston after applying for land grant for his service against the American threat in the War of 1812. In this guidebook, Cox details the Rebellion of 1837-38 records that helped him piece together their stories, along with a list describing many of the players in that ‘troublous’ time. • Hockey Card Stories By Ken Reid 255 pages ECW Press Reviewed by Andrew Hudson

GROWING UP across from the rink in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Ken Reid got his first pack of hockey cards at age six and never quit collecting. By the time the card craze peaked in the early 1990s, Reid and his brother had enough cards to deal doubles in Halifax, armed with business cards printed by their mom. Now a sports anchor on Sportsnet Connected, Reid’s card collection totals 40,000. Hockey Card Stories is based on interviews Reid did with the players and one coach, Don Cherry, pictured on 59 of them. With chapters that range from rookie cards to airbrushing, Hall of Famers to onecard-wonders, the book is a fun read. Kelly Hrudey talks about the magnificent perm he wore on his 1980s card, and Don Cherry is still slightly unnerved by the card markers who decided to paint his tie red during his first year with the Bruins. Former St. Louis Blues goalie Ed Staniowski recalls how just after turning 20 he was walking out to his new sports car with a date when a boy asked him to sign a card, then told him that he had eight or nine more.

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Staniowski asked the boy if he was one of his favourites. “No, actually,” said the kid. “I can’t trade them for s***.” Besides the laughs, Hockey Card Stories gives a glimpse of pro hockey in the years when it was moving toward big-league money. Pictured on his 1978-79 card with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Bob Paradise tells Reid how he spent two years teaching Grade 9 and 10 English before thinking seriously about leaving teaching and the minors for the NHL. As Reid writes, today the story of an ex-high school teacher making the Penguins roster would be frontpage news. Back then, as Paradise said, “It was no big deal.” Along with a great sampling of fu manchu moustaches and 80s hockey pants, Hockey Card Stories is a book where all the cards, all-stars and ‘commons’, all have a story to tell.

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Dr. Allan Katchky Dr. Cindy Greenspoon Dr. Alison Kliman and the staff of the Quarry Dental Office extend best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous year 2015. A donation has been made to the Terry Fox Foundation in honour of our valued patients in the community. QUARRY DENTAL OFFICE 2560 Gerrard St. E. • 416-694-2220 • quarrydental@rogers.com

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Environment Views

A jewel of a park built on landfill

eturning from a bike ride on a warm and sunny Sunday in September, I braked to a sudden stop and looked down. A small green spotted frog sat enjoying the radiating warmth of the asphalt path. I turned my front wheel to shield it from oncoming cyclists until it hopped to the safety of the deep grass of the Leslie Street Spit nature area. The Leslie Street Spit is a marvel along our city’s waterfront. A haven for hundreds of animal and bird species as well as humans, this park is far removed from urban traffic and concrete structures, yet concrete is its very foundation. Birth of the Peninsula In the late 1950s, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners – now the Toronto Port Authority – began constructing a peninsula off Unwin Road as protective barrier for a planned harbour expansion. Shipping never did increase but construction continued. Millions of cubic metres of concrete from construction sites, earth fill, and sand dredged from the outer harbour were disposed of, and created a new green space. Many plant seeds blew in and took hold, and since the mid-90s the Toronto Region Conservation Authority has planted many additional species to improve plant coverage and diversity. Birds and animals started arriving, nesting, and breeding, and now return year after year. Today, the Spit – officially known as Tommy Thompson Park (tommythompsonpark.ca) – has paved and gravel paths allowing access through naturalised meadow areas, ponds and marshes, and leads to a lighthouse on the southwesterly tip. Heavy concrete rubble and armouring along the eastern shoreline protect the peninsula from erosion and keep the 5 km-long, 500 hectares of new land in place. The only small buildings are a staff booth and information centre, an outdoor environmental classroom, and a bird research station. The role of the TRCA About half of the land and interior bodies of water are owned and managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, which implements a master plan and annual operating program. The areas still under construction are owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and leased to the Toronto Port Authority. “We manage the park with the view to let natural succession be the driving force, but since it’s bricks and rubble, it needs a helping hand,” TRCA project manager Karen McDonald says. Funding from Waterfront Toronto allowed for the addition of many more indigenous plant species between 2006 and 2012, including eastern cottonwood, trembling aspen, and coniferous trees. Herbaceous plants (bulrush and arrowhead) created and enhanced wetlands, and nectar-producing plants targeted butterflies. “Butterflies are an ‘umbrella group,’ so if you have a habitat that butterflies like, you will get other insects and animals too,” explains McDonald.

Martina Rowley is an environmental communicator.

martina@beachbusinesshub.ca

647-208-1810

TRCA staffing for the Spit is minimal: One person covers public engagement during weekend opening hours, and during spring and autumn bird migrations volunteers help monitor bird activities. Staff and volunteers conduct annual bird counts of the main species to track population changes and signs of stress or threats to nesting areas, and undertake

Area by BirdLife International for its significant numbers of birds nesting in large groups or colonies, called colonial birds. These include gulls (ring-billed, herring, and great blackbacked), terns (Caspian and common), great egrets, black-crowned night herons, and the ubiquitous double-crested cormorants. Recreational activities permitted are cycling, inline skating, jogging, hiking, and fishing. The mostly paved loop is around 10 km in length. Pets and motorised vehicles are not allowed in the park, in order to protect the myriad wildlife.

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BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan

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951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

Personal Training

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Evening & weekend appointments available

DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.

BALSAM DENTAL Dr. D. Caplan

Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist

water sampling, monitor and study pond vegetation and fish population, marsh birds, amphibians, and more. Bird boxes for tree swallows and other birds as well as nesting reef rafts for Caspian terns have also been installed. A crew of four manages the colonial water birds from March to June, adding to a total 5,000 hours dedicated to monitoring in 2014. Upcoming projects for the Spit are the creation of another wetland, and interpretative signage. Nature-Lover’s Paradise Every year, over 100,000 visitors enjoy the park on weekends and holidays. These hours are a safety measure, while dump trucks continue with infilling on weekdays. The Spit is a significant urban wilderness with wildflower meadows, cottonwood forests, coastal marshes, cobble beaches, and sand dunes. All kinds of wildlife flourish here and it is one of the best nature and bird-watching areas in the GTA. A staggering 316 bird species have been counted! In addition to 55 breeding species, it is a vital stopover and resting place during spring and autumn migration and you can see songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Over 50 species of butterflies flutter by, with thousands of monarchs decorating the low shrubs in late August and early September. Amongst the 400 resident plants there are even some rare ones, like prickly pear cactus, ladies’ tresses, and bog twayblade. The Friends of the Spit group (friendsofthespit.ca) watches and counts birds and conducts their own annual butterfly count, including monitoring the monarch migration. The group is also part of the park advisory group. In 2000, the park was named a Globally Significant Important Bird

Local residents and regular visitors are probably familiar with the sight of black cormorants. They sun-bathe on the rocky inlets offshore, fly just above the surface in the hundreds to fish in what looks like strings of dark pearls, and swoosh overhead to get to their nests. If you spend any time on the Spit or the surrounding waterways, you will know the cacophony of chatter and pungent smells emanating from their colony on the inner harbour. Cormorants began nesting there in 1990, becoming the largest colony on the Great Lakes, with 12,000 nesting pairs last year. They mostly nest in trees but also on the ground, and the impact on the park flora from their guano is clearly visible. The conservation authority does not support culling them, rather aiming to achieve a balance between this thriving colony and other park values. Not to be outdone, the ring-billed gull colonies are one of the largest gull breeding grounds in the world! Mammals and other Species For those less interested in feathered creatures, there is a good chance of seeing mammals or reptiles like red fox, rabbits, coyotes, beaver, mink, muskrat, turtles, frogs, toads, and garter snakes. Cyclists: always watch where you point your wheels! If you’re lucky and patient you may also spot the less common opossums, bats, skunks, or hares. Whatever you go to see on the Spit, its natural beauty and escapism won’t disappoint – you wouldn’t even know you are in a big city. The sights, sounds, and fragrances of the park and surrounding Lake Ontario are a true marvel in our fast-paced urban surrounding. The park is open year-round and winter operating hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from November to March. Admission and parking are free.

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This little frog is just one example of the fauna and flora awaiting the intrepid park explorer at Tommy Thomson Park, also known as the Leslie Street Spit.

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Norm Spence

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Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor

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Dr. Linda Iny Lempert

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

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Studio at Victoria Park & Kingston Rd.

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Mary-Kay Perris

Dr. Jody Levenbach

Wellness Coach/Therapist Colon Therapy • Reflexology Hypnotherapy

www.drlempert.ca

BA Psych., MNLP, CR, CCT.

Psychologist

Children and Young Adolescents Assessment • CBT Social Skills • Parent Coaching

416 429-3457

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VETERINARIANS

BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE

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

OPTOMETRIST

KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)

Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD

2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)

Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday

416-690-2112

416 698 0054 crystalbeachoptical.com

Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.

Dr. Ashley Press School Psychologist Children and Adolescents Assessment and Intervention Monday to Friday by Appointment 647-718-7682 • L E A R N HAPPINESS - MOTIVATION SUCCESS - SELF-ESTEEM

Dr. Andrea Snider Psychologist

HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

VET ON WHEELS Gerrard Mobile Veterinary Services

Children and Adolescents Assessment, Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments

416-737-4325

Dr. Ahmad Badri, DVM 416-284-4610 abadri@rogers.com

DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential

PSYCHOTHERAPY

For children, adolescents & adults

9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca

Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R. Spiritual Psychotherapist

416-433-9726

Past Life Regression Reiki Master

PHYSIOTHERAPY

416-693-5611

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

@ Beaches Health Group Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

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

416-691-3768

www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PSYCHOTHERAPY

LAWYERS/LEGAL

COUNSELLING

MASSAGE THERAPY

Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd

Dashwood & Dashwood

Shellyann Pereira

Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

Psychotherapist, since 1998 Heart Centered Coach Life & Relationship Issues

416-694-0232

www.energyawakening.com

Judy Gould, Ph.D. Experienced Psychotherapist

Relationship Difficulties • Anxiety Depression • Body Image Concerns Physical Illness • Free Consultation 816 Pape Ave. (near Pape/Danforth)

647-991-4225 www.judygould.com

Carol Henderson, MA Counselling Psych.

Psychotherapy for indidviduals and couples. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome. Evening and weekend sessions avail.

carolannehenderson@gmail.com 416.219.2671

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

Tara Shannon

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology

Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Barristers & Solicitors

Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

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)

Dealing with stress, anxiety, grief or depression? I offer an embodied, mindfulness and creative form of therapy to support you in accessing your own healing resources. No artistic experience necessary.

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ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898

CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8

Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca

GARRY M. CASS

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls

416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca

Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

416-691-3700

Queen and Hammersmith

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

David Faed

CRIMINAL LAWYER

690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca

Tel: (416) 962-2186

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

www.krienslarose.com

KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

416-690-6800

Melani Norman

CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA

• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

ABSTAX

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP

Family Law & Estate Planning We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

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

MARTIN GLADSTONE J.D. Solicitor • Trade Mark Agent • Notary 579 Kingston Rd., Suite 111 Toronto, ON M4E 1R3 T: 416 693 9000 F: 416 693 9134 www.gladstonelaw.ca

Real estate • Wills • Small business

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law

Insurance covered.

Peg Earle,

M.A., M.Div. Registered Marriage & Family Therapist

Child and Adolescent Counselling

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy; Trauma, Bullying, and Addictions; Youth in Conflict with the Law. Sports Performance Counselling for Youth

Siegi A. Schuler, Ph.D, RSW 416-362-7472

siegischuler@aol.com

www.leasidetherapycentre.com/siegi-schuler

Life Management & Corporate Coaching

ADR-Mediation

MPSquared Coaching Merrill Pierce CCA ICF 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com

Do you think differently? Gifted/ADHD Support & Coaching School/Workplace Performance Children/Adults Mary Lynn Trotter, MSW, RSW 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com Ask about insurance coverage

Deadline for December 16th issue is December 8th

Advanced Therapeutics

416-698-5861

(Since 1989)

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

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

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

BJARNASON, D.C.

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

John H.

Chiropractor

Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT 416-690-5185

• Essence •

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1092 Kingston Rd.

Book online at essencetherapy.com

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

416-694-4090

Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. John Barnet, R.M.T., D.O.M.P.

(at Victoria Park beside Manchester Arms)

2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)

Beaches Wellness Centre

www.advanced approachesmassage.com

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor 2277 Queen Street East (at Glen Manor)

416-698-7070

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

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

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

www.therapylounge.ca

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

416-916-7122

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

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

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS

Susan T. Dixon

Dr. Scott Dunham

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

Kew Gardens Health Group

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Chiropractor

2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

www.kewgardenshealth.com

Stephen G. King, Architect B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

416-698-3157

416-690-6257

your beach architect

647-226-9860 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

Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300

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www.WINTACO.com

416.420.4544

WAYPOINT permit consulting inc. Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc. BCIN#41835

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

416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com

MASSAGE THERAPY

Open Saturdays

24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

416-698-9027 • peg@pegearle.com

416-690-6257

416-694-2868

98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

William F. Deneault

647-693-6221

416-690-6195

Michelle MacDougall (BFA, ExAT, OEATA)

Expressive Arts Therapist

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Mike 416-659-2779 waypointconsulting@bell.net www.waypointconsulting.ca

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Deadline for December 16 issue is December 8 th

Announcements

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Live a more balanced & fulfilling life! Gail Kendall, Professional Life Coach

As we welcome fall, it is a good time to consider working with a Coach to set and achieve goals for the coming year. 30 min complimentary consult

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Personal/Companions “Vintage” Woman

Down to earth, fun, strong, non-mercenary, kind, loves to laugh, loves hockey & travel in Canada, movies, CBC, politics, open minded, etc. Seeking counterpart, let’s talk, not text - age 60+ but it’s only a number! (18)

Personal Care

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

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

416-690-2880

(r)

416-267-2265

(18)

Prime Beach Studio

Basement Apartment with updated kitchen, 3 piece bathroom and 8 ft high ceilings. All utilities, WiFi, Cable TV, shared laundry and parking/bike storage included. $1050/month (Avail. Jan 1/15) Email for more details

livethebeachtoronto@hotmail.com

(18)

Beach, Quiet and Friendly residential neighborhood, (Malvern High School District). Extremely Clean, Warm and Inviting Sun-Filled One Bedroom Apartment on second floor of home, Private entrance, Veranda, Eat-In Kitchen, Three Piece Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Storage, Laundry Facilities, Close to all Beach Amenities and Public Transportation, No Smoking, $1,100/month all inclusive. Available February 1, 2015. Paul 416-890-4644 (20/15)

Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

416-759-2219 (r)

Exciting Creativity Brochures, Post Cards, Ads, Newsletters, Business Cards and more. Reasonable Rates. Quick Turnaround.

(19)

Computer Services

Suite Lovat

(r)

Out-of-Town Serene Costa Rican Vacation Home XMAS/NEW YEAR STILL AVAILABLE

• Tropical rainforest near Jaco Beach, stores, restaurants, surfing • Spacious home, sleeps 6, full kitchen, covered terrace with fans • L a rg e p o o l , w i - fi , exo t i c ga rd e n , b i rd s & animals • Safe, friendly, knowledgable owner on-site • US $99/night, $499/wk, $1,499/mth, negotiable • Suits retirees, couples, families, singles (18.)

For Sale

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

Very low prices for bulk buyers VISIT US TO BELIEVE! 2442 Danforth Ave.

(r)

?NEED HELP? PC/MAC SUPPORT

647.281.3084

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

(18)

HOME COMPUTER CARE Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty. Home Consultations $30

(22/15)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community

ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (4/15)

Computer Services Hardware & Software Support Network and Security setup PC/Mac Support, Web Site Design Cloud Services, 416-438-6360

(19)

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FURNISHED

2-br + den for short term rental

Great while renovating or for visiting family. Min 30 day rental, NS, NP, parking, laundry, internet & utilities incl. Danforth & Woodbine

416-856-4774

(r)

Wanted We buy! - We pay cash!

Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, 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 (3/15)

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (20)

Local Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Cleaning (Fireplace/Woodstove) Crown/Flue Tile Repairs • Animal Removal W.E.T.T. Certified • Metro Lic# B19424 10% Discount for Seniors www.Localchimneysweeps.ca

416-727-6825

(r)

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.

Professional equipment for rent. No chemicals. Results in 1 treatment. Full service available. $399 for 24 hrs SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, MYOP. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella (416) 464-2766 (19r)

EAVES CLEANING WINDOWS CLEANING Call Gary 647-829-5965

416-691-6893

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

ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS

SNOW REMOVAL

Some contracts available EAVESTROUGH CLEANING (19)

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

(r)

MR. FIX-IT PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

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

(19)

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

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

(19)

BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

GARBAGE REMOVAL

STAY IN THE LIGHT!

416-568-7276

(18.)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max (23)

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

(18)

B&W DISPOSAL

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

(w. of Midland)

416-698-9000

(19)

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE

2358 Kingston Rd.

(r)

Rubbish Removal, Demolition, Basement, Backyard & Garage Clean-ups. Home Improvements. Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up. We Recycle All Materials. Cell

416-454-5404

(2/15)

Custom Window Coverings

Ajay’s Snow Removal

Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

• 15 yrs servicing the Beach & East York • References available • Free estimates • Reasonable rates * We take what we can handle to provide a reliable service

For estimate call

647-899-9074

(r)

416-554-1810

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (18.)

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

(r)

RUBBISH REMOVAL - COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

(19)

JUNK REMOVAL

FAST, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE WE CAN HELP

nroddjobs@gmail.com Nick 416 666-6845 Rob 416 258-3704

Free Quotes/No Minimums

(21)

Pet Services PAWS SIT STAY

WAYNE&SON

(r)

Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

General Services

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates. Call 416-648-4410

(18)

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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.

416-820-1527

Fabrications

www.regsappliance.com

416-463-6330

(19)

BLIND AMBITION

(19r)

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

(18)

Bed Bugs? Dead Bugs! Call Adrienne (cell) 416-824-6009

MINIMUM LOAD $60

CLEVER DISPOSAL

Vienna Upholstery

REG’S APPLIANCE

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

(4/15)

CERTIFIED

Home Decor

Handknit

Scarves • Infinity • Cowls • Shawls Hats • Texting gloves • Baby items Made by local artisans. Custom orders on request. GrammeNanaKnits 416 699-8538

Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+

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

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Harding & King

(2/15)

Reliable Snow Removal

Financial Services

Household Services

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

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR

Ask for Big L Cell 416 877-7835

416-694-6241

(r)

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

Debra 416-693-6111

Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store

CALL MARY OR JOHN

416-569-2181

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

416-357-1467

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

416-690-8673

david@davidesigns.net 416-721-1869

http://homecomputercare.ca

WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates. No service charges.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

www.atlasnetwork.ca

Also we have thousands of items for domestic use (19r)

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

Self contained apt.: laundry, parking. Rent + 20% utilties ($550 per month +20% Hydro & water). Available now. Rent check & credit check.

West of Main St., across from Sobey’s Super Store

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

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

Furnished Bachelor

g o o d o n p a per

647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7

@ 191 Kenilworth

(near Coxwell)

(18)

We m a k e yo u look

1537 O’Connor Drive

KLEEN WINDOWS

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

THE PRINTING HOUSE

Apartment/ Home for Rent

BEST IN THE BEACH

1562 Queen St. E.

beachsoccerdad@gmail.com

nc_elic@hotmail.com www.neilsplaceincostarica.com

christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca (7/15)

Chalet Beauty Bar

with new kitchen and appliances. Seven foot ceilings. $1,100/mth. Includes all utilities & shared laundry. Must be seen! Prime beach 72 Elmer Avenue.

urban loft with full ensuite TV, wireless, kitchenette, parking $85 nightly 416-575-6113 www.bbcanada.com/suite lovat

416-971-9025

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

Beautiful bright 1 BEDROOM,

OFFICE SPACE

IN BEACHES LANDMARK BUILDING 170, 640 & 1785 sq ft separately or combined. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility, character. Steps to TTC.

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

(18)

Bed & Breakfast

PRIME OFFICE SPACE

Social/Events

416 466 3766

Commercial Space for Rent

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

$22 per tape

416-466-3766

WILKINSON

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING

-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

Convert VIDEO to DVD

Vivian 416-690-2262

The

Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5

Available Now Asking $1,150 No Pets, No Smoking Utilities and parking included

1 BATHROOM BASEMENT APARTMENT

1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)

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

Call Gail 416-686-6828

Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10

Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

(18)

Office Services

(19)

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

(5/15)

CAT CARE SERVICE 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, grooming matted fur - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

(18)

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Pet Minding

by Zak’s Moms Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references (23/15)

ALONE AT HOME PET CARE • Over 12 years professional experience including medications • Insured and Bonded • Veterinarian trained & recommended • Member of Pet Sitters International

416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com (4/15)

k9walkabouts.com

Dog walking designed to fit your needs. Cat sitting, Puppy visits and Boarding Kindness and Love for your furry ones. Bonded and Insured with references Jennie 647-520-3530 k9walkabouts.com (18r)

Menagerie Pet Services Experienced and reliable care for your pet. Dog walking, cat sitting, and boarding for small animals, birds, and reptiles. Lynn 416 698 9866 (20/15)

Cleaning Services

All Day Cleaning

French / German / Spanish

TUTORING

Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service. For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462

OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)

All Welcome

cleancomfortservices.com (20)

Irene Seliotis Quality House Cleaning

Get ready for the holidays! Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490

Dependable service for over 20 years

(19)

NEAT FREAK

Cleaning Services Join my list of satisfied customers! Specializing in Aromatherapy cleaning.

416 - 824 - 5269

www.neatfreakcleaning.com (21)

Experienced

CLEANING LADIES

Home & Office Cleaning & Organizing Services Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena

(416) 825-9705

(18r)

Experienced cleaning ladies. House, office, apartment, condo. Get ready for the holidays. Please call 647-855-8424 (18)

ULTRA

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

Bach to ROCK

416-567-3205

Scarboro Music

(22)

We teach it all!

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

HEALTHY HOME

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

Call 416-783-3434

*Bonded*

(r)

PIANO TEACHER Susan Kohlhepp

(21/15) *Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN

416-690-2289 sjkohlhepp@hotmail.com

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

416-729-2077 cell

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

rileyswindowcleaning.com

(r)

AND

APPRAISALS

416-699-3772

Busy Life? Struggle to find time? I CAN HELP!

BEACHES PROPERTY

Rob Hiemstra - GOPROGUITAR

-Fall Clean-ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Snow Removal & Salting 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

Join a jazz choir NOW!

MAINTENANCE

(19)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)

HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? 647 886 8303

(22/15)

Rehearse at Waverley Rd. Baptist Church Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (then adjourn to the pub) Men especially needed. sheilaruthbrand@gmail.com

(19)

Violin Lessons with Jane - Experienced teacher with a Bachelor of Music Performance degree - Various styles available - Close to Adam Beck, Malvern & Blantyre schools - Friendly manner kingwoodviolinista@live.ca

kingswoodviolinista.musicteachershelper.com

(18)

Play the Ukulele

Ukulele lessons for all ages. Learn to read ukulele music, play melodies, strum chords, pick up songs by ear using a simple ukulele method. STEVEN COLE - experienced guitar & ukulele instructor. stevencole@thermalmusic.com

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (22/15)

CLEANER AVAIL. Extraordinary & Exceptional THE ONE! Bi-Weekly! $15 HR

(19)

BEACH

(18)

Music lessons - Theory, Keyboard $20/half hour or 1 hr/wk @ 1 mo/$120. Begin Feb. 2015. 647-461-7386 or allankinney@bell.net (22)

Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • report card catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (22)

THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years

LAWN CARE

Eavestrough Cleaning Fall Leaf Clean-Ups

416-691-8503

beachsnowremoval.ca

(19)

416-691-9547

BOOTHY’S

416-405-8301

416-839-1351

info@goproguitar.com

(18)

416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

(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

(r)

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

(r)

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To ro n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! (r)

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

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

• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

(r)

Serving our community since 1974 Educational, fun-filled program for children 18 mos-10 yrs We escort to and from Balmy Beach and St. Denis schools. 416-698-4179 www.lakesideplayschool.ca (19)

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (21) Kim Rauch B.Ed.

Spots available at Upper Beach (Home) Daycare. January, July, September, 2015. Woodbine & Gerrard. Contact Monica for information. li-monica@hotmail.com or 416-8711050 (18)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

(19/15)

Dianne 416 699 5070

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

Paolo’s Painting Interior and Exterior

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

416-699-8575

(19)

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and one time visits available)

(19)

• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Fall Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (17/15)

(18)

“Always on Time and on Budget”

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (19)

A.S.M. MOVERS

Professional work with a personal touch. Free estimates. 416-578-1221 (19)

RYLAN HARVEY - Free Estimates - Interior/Exterior Painting, Staining, Metallic Surfaces - Fully Trained/Insured, BBB accredited - 3 Year Written Guarantee - Committed to the Beaches 416-888-1647 Ref Available Check us out at HomeStars! (18r)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

647 401 7970

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

The

All Season Movers

(19)

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)

FUSSY! Painter

Colouring the Beach Since 1996!, Interior & Exterior. First Rate Team Works Cleanly, Quickly and on Budget Special Attention to Prep, Repairs, Help with Colour, No Job Too Small, Written Quotes.

Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639 fraser_j@bell.net

(21)

NASH COMPANY painting & services

(19)

WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates

416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at

*MOVE MEN*

$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr. One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (22r)

Over 15 years experience Interior, exterior, residential, commercial, custom made, plastering, drywall, laminate, tiles. • Very fair quotes

416 528 2950

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

(r)

PROWAY

PAINTING & DECORATING

Award Winning Design & Build

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416-288-1499

Free Estimates & References Available (2/15)

25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces www.greenapple.ca

416.797.6731 (r)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca

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

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(22)

STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK 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

(1/15)

416-999-3594

(22)

We provide basement waterproofing for external and internal homeowners with a full line of service. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

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

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(2/15)

PLUMBING •Repairs •New Installs •Drains •Alterations Same Day Repairs

416-855-9500

REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA

(4/15)

MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21)

Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781

(14/15)

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

(19)

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

WAYNE’S PAINTING

416-690-1630

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs friendly service

(r)

MURPHY

ELECTRIC (21)

Plumbers

- ECRA/ESA#7004508

- knob & tube - no job too small

416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426

ACE

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING 690-8533

(r)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

416 691-3555

50 years in the Beach

(r)

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

DRAINS • SINKS TOILETS • LEAKS FAUCETS • TAPS $25 OFF ANY SERVICE W/THIS AD Call Rickey Rooter

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

Lic. #P-15099

Green Apple Landscaping

(23)

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

(19)

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

24 hr. - lic# P1624

Master Electrician

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

416-826-3269

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622

ESA LIC# 7002668

The Passionate Painter

www.thepassionatepainter.com

TOM DAY

Cascade Plumbing Waterproofing Specialist

Simone’s Painting and Renovations

REASONABLE RATES

416-690-3890

Landscapers

(19)

PAINTING

Movers

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

416-691-8503

416-854-4360

416-694-2470

Painters

E AV E S & L E AV E S

Residential & Commercial • Free estimates Specialized in Residential Painting Reasonable rates for small or big jobs.

www.paulospainting.com info@paulospainting.com ndojpainting@gmail.com

PLUMBING PROBLEMS ??

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

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

647-210-LAWN (5296)

(21)

HARM’S PAINTING

(19)

BEACH BEACHSNOWREMOVAL.CA

• Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

www.BestWayToMove.com (22r)

Garden & Tree

info@blpm.ca

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

416-690-1356

Ted Reeve Arena

(416) 690-0102

-Lawn Cutting & Care -Fall Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883

416-693-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens

*** Free Estimates ***

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

(19)

Guitar For Grown Ups

‘As Promised’ Painting

Landscape Design

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Lakeside Co-Operative Playschool

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS

KIM PRICE

HARRY

184 MAIN ST. across from

(r)

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Bilingual School

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

See our ad page 12

416-699-8333

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

LeRoux Froebel

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

Child Care Available

Call 416-698-0750

Music

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (20)

BEACH METRO NEWS

(r)

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

20% Discount off any competitor’s written quotation. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8/15)

(22)

Electric Lic: 7006786

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS (18)

SISK ELECTRIC CO. LTD. Celebrating 40 yrs in the Beaches Knob & Tube rewire Service/Panel upgrades Renovations / Small jobs Commercial Industrial Residential

416-699-3005

ECRA/ESA#7003913•ACP approved (18)

POWER

Electrical

COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221

(19)

N.D. TREEN ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA Lic#7001629

Free Estimates Work performed by Master Eelctrician Panel Changes • Pot Lights Interconnected Smoke Detectors Knob & Tube Replacement Dale Treen 416-882-6701 daletreen@yahoo.com (19)

BEACH METRO NEWS

Retired Journeyman Electrician

Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations. Call 647-888-7887 (19)

647-979-5652

Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience • ON TIME / ON BUDGET •

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Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units

Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (6/15)

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

416-910-8033

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

(22/15)

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING

647-206-3376 (19) Andrew

Call/Text

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

(21)

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING Kitchens • Built-Ins Shelving • Wall Units

In the mood for wood? for trimwork, cabinets, mantelpieces call Michael @ 416 694 0404 or browse @ (19) michaelstanca.com

Roofers

Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

Cleaned, Repaired & Replaced

MARK 416 447-9631 BLACKJACK ROOFING

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416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

GNOMEWORKS • CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL / TAPING • FINISHED BASEMENTS “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

416-698-2613

(19)

LANIGAN’S CONTRACTING CO.

-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service

Tel. 416-569-2181

(r)

THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios

(r)

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PAINT PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILE Licensed & Insured 30 YRS LOCAL EXPERIENCE ON TIME/BUDGET www.beachrenovations.com

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19/15)

WET BASEMENT ?

www.webuildit.ca (r)

TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)

All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank

Flat Roofs and Shingles Aluminum Siding • Fascia Soffit Sky Lights • Eavestrough Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach (19)

Met. Lic. B-8357

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

Sales, Installation, Service Gas Furnaces/Boilers, Stoves, BBQ, Dryers, Water Heaters/Tankless, Air Conditioners, Gas Fireplace, Humidifiers, Duct work, Radiators Fully licensed & Insured

(416)465-6999•(416)768-7279 climateking.ca (19)

• Chimneys - repairs or new • Brick, Block, Stone work • Tuckpointing, colour matching • Concrete work - repairs or new

(r)

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

416-694-2488 www.totalrenovations.com

(r)

MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS

YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (4/15) Fax 647-341-6104

SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

Flooring Installer

KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING

CLIMATE KING

(r)

Innerspace

For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

(r)

(2/15)

JASON THE MASON

(5/15)

JD BUILD

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION FOUNDATIONS, COLUMNS, MASONRY, CONCRETE WALLS BRICK & STONE WORK

416 738-2119

(19)

WOODY’S

HANDYMAN SERVICES

General repair • Painting, Electrical • Plumbing 10 yrs plus experience References Available handymanwoody@hotmail.com (21)

& AIR CONDITIONING • Furnace cleaning & inspection • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Oil to gas conversions • Licensed & Insured

(416) 871-4608

www.smartgta.com

(23/15)

MARTIN PETROV PROFESSIONAL RENOVATIONS Kitchens • Bathrooms • Finished basements

Small jobs too. Trust a local contractor.

416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (19)

Creative Construction

We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc. Call Chris

416 - 903 4120

(21/15)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small. Call C.J. (22/ 647 222 5338

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BEACH RENOVATIONS

416-691-8241

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

416-699-0958

416 858 0253

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Roofing 35 Years Experience References upon request (19) Free Estimates

SMART HEATING

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

416 660 4721

One stop shopping for all your Home Improvement needs Repairs to Renovations From Roof to Basement & everything in between • Lic & Insured

JOHN CLARKE

MANUEL 416-727-1900

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Serving Your Community Since 1971

416-917-5990

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Coleman Contracting & Company

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

416-659-7003

CITY WIDE ROOFING

416-694-7402

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

Lic. & Ins.

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FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103

Lowering Basement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

Architectural Design-Build

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work

CONCRETE WORK

416-752-1585

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

Marc 416-617-7205

•Shingle Roofs •Flat Roofs •Siding •Roof Repairs •Eavestroughing Insured • Met. Lic. B15515 For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence

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www.tradeprocontractors.com

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

Queen St. Roofing

“Reclaim Your Basement”

40 Years Established in the GTA / Beach

(r)

Jack 416-278-5328

www.jdbuild.ca

TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

(r)

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com

416-463-9331 (r)

Trades

HANDYMAN

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

DILULLO MASONRY

Mark Denington

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

(r)

HEATING & AIR

(21/15)

416-691-8693

COXWELL ROOFING

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

Underpinning Specialists (19)

EAVESTROUGH (23)

Telephone Systems

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

35 years in the Beaches Marty 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548 KingstonRoadRoofing.ca (5/15)

Lic# B16393

Cable & Telephone Wiring

Basement Lowering

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984

J. BROW ROOFING

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

(21/15)

(r)

For all your roofing needs

G. LOCKE

Dan 416-699-2728

STONEHENGE

KINGSTON RD ROOFING

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

Free estimates!

www.handydan.ws

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

Met. Lic. B-16-964

(19)

Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements

Repair - Reno - Restore

(6/15)

Steve 416-285-0440

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.

Jack of All Trades

the handyman

Your Neighborhood Roofer Metro Licensed, Insured, WSIB No subcontracting, specialized in flat roofs and skylights Warranties on any Roof Repair www.theroofwhisperer.ca

Gus:

with attention to detail

Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets. Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.

Call Vince Shop 416-285-9895 Cell 416-399-2342 www.galaxywood.ca

WHISPERER

Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed

ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship

Glenn 416 837 9298

Handy Dan

THE ROOF

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

Carpenters

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

(11/15)

Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (19) Free Estimates

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

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WEBSTER CONTRACTING INC. 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (18)

PHOTOS For Sale

Photographs that appear in the Beach Metro News are available for purchase. Call 416-698-1164 x 25 for prices and information.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

BEACH METRO NEWS

Santa checks in at annual Kingston Road Village parade Photos by Andrew Hudson

Families had umbrellas above and plastic bags below when Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade kicked off along Kingston Road on Nov. 27, but the drizzle let up in time to keep Santa dry. Organized by Community Centre 55, the parade featured everyone from Hamper, CC55’s own reindeer, to the McCormick Cup champions from Balmy Beach Rugby Club and a squad of Beach Cheer Athletics cheerleaders shouting “Let’s go Santa, let’s go!” At right, a dog marching with the Norwood Park Residents Association came to the parade with bells on, while below, a piper and singers with the Toronto Beach Chorale bring music of their own. Below right, a sparkling silver float brings an icy look to an otherwise green day At bottom right, Anthony Brezovsky shoulders a sousaphone in the Malvern Collegiate band, just ahead of the giant sleigh carrying the man in red himself, shown at bottom left. Winding along Kingston Road before heading up to Community Centre 55 on Main Street, parade goers then tucked into a BBQ lunch, trimmed a Christmas tree and delivered letters to Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Along the way, CC55 took toonie donations for the Share A Christmas campaign, which provides food and toys to about 1,000 families and teens living in the neighbourhoods between Coxwell and Victoria Park, Danforth Avenue to Lake Ontario. Visit centre55.com for more on how to make a donation.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

BEACH METRO NEWS

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NEW FLOORING CENTRE!

LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED

Our new flooring centre is up and running. Come check out these great deals!

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Gerrard St. E.

25 DAWES RD.

(416)

$2,449,000

699-9393

KEN GRIEVE

Prime Beach for Lease

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Beautifully Renovated!

“It’s not about me...

From my family to yours...

MERRY CHRISTMAS &

HAPPY NEW YEAR

...it’s ALL about YOU!” Call Today and Let’s Get Moving

416-587-7522

kengrieve@royallepage.ca

Sales Representative 28 Years Experience

2013

Prime Beach home that's been beautifully renovated, wonderful warm living and dining rooms, fully renovated kitchen with new appliances. Amazing loft space up in the treetops, with 2nd full bathroom. Private lush backyard space.

Gorgeous 4 bedroom home in prime Birchcliff Village! Exclusive enclave of homes, featuring hardwood floors, large family size kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinetry, and walk-out to huge sundeck.

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Agent of the Week | Audrey Larter While all the skills involved in a real estate transaction are pertinent to success, Audrey believes the first step is obtaining a clear understanding of a buyer or seller's goals, needs and wants, while providing clear and honest answers to their inquiries. Her areas of expertise cover a wide range of disciplines. She obtained a degree in Law from Carleton University and managed an international model and talent agency for eight years, which took her to more than 50 countries. Her background in sales and law honed her skills as a negotiator and advocate for her clients. Having lived in downtown Toronto and the Beach area, Audrey has gained extensive knowledge of the eastern GTA real estate market. Whether her clients are looking to lease, buy or sell, Audrey provides her clients with sound, well informed advice.

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Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca New Listing Gorgeous, Beach detached, recently reno’d Arts & Crafts style 3 bdrm home overlooking ravine, on a quiet street, accessible to TTC, close to shopping, beach. Tons of storage. Close to many schools from multiple school boards. Hardwood floors throughout, cozy wood-burning fireplace. Formal dining room with plate rails and French doors with a walkout to a large deck. White kitchen with SS appliances. Completely gutted second floor, new 5 pc bathroom and walk-in closet in master bedroom with multiple closets and organizers. Finished basement with a separate entrance, a full bathroom and a rec room and office. Great front porch, west sun-filled rear garden, completely fenced in with large shed. Mostly newer windows (less than 10 years old). Royal LePage Estate Realty, Brokerage 1052 Kingston Road • 416.690.2181 www.cristina.ca

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