Beach Metro News 28 July 2014

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Volume 43 No. 10

July 29, 2014

Leash law to see boost in enforcement

By Andrew Hudson

PHOTO: JON MULDOON

Blowin’ cool at Beaches Jazz Fest Brownman solos over the backing of his Electryc Trio during the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s streetfest portion. Tens of thousands of music lovers flocked to the Beach over the course of 10 days of music, food and fun for the 26th annual festival.

INSIDE Cops reward youth achievement

By Andrew Hudson

Ravines full of history and life ...See Pages 14-15

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Police Beat.....................4 Community Calendar.....10 BMN’s Neighbourhood...11 The Main Menu.............12 Reel Beach....................13 Deja Views....................17 On the Wild Side...........20 Environment Views......20 Open Doors...................21 Bottoms Up...................21 Money, Life & Law.........27

WHEN SUPERINTENDENT Peter Yuen awarded $1,000 scholarships to three local high school grads for their community service, the cheques came with some free advice.

Remember your roots.

“What I heard from all of you is that you want to make changes,” said Yuen, who leads 55 Division, the local division of Toronto Police Services.

“So go, make changes, make a difference, and make this a better place,” he added. “Because in 20 years, we’ll all be old, and you’ll be looking after us.”

Emman Haider, a Monarch Park graduate, hopes an engineering degree will help her make that difference.

“I hope to work with organizations like Engineers Without Borders in the future because I’m really passionate about social justice, and helping both local and global causes,” Haider told Yuen and the Community Police Liaison Committee that organizes the annual scholarships.

“I wanted to combine that with my interests – math and physics – so engineering is the way to go, as far I

know right now.”

Already, Haider has worked as a junior journalist with Free the Children and the Toronto Star, volunteered as an elf for Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign, and helped fill 250 backpacks for children affected by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. She is now working with Engineers and Entrepreneurs to design sleeping bags for the homeless in Toronto.

Like Haider, Notre Dame’s Ruth Kayembe said she was grateful to 55 Division for recognizing the good work that young people do.

“I’ve worked really hard, and I’m glad you recognize that and see all the things I’ve done to help build my community,” said Kayembe, who helped lead a summer camp for at-risk youth in a neighbourhood where gangs, drugs, and violence were all too common.

She and four others started with repairs to a rundown basketball court, then moved on to a catering business for community events. She then took on several more projects with the Neighbourhood Youth Alliance and the Children’s Peace Theatre.

Cont’d. on Page 27

DOG OWNERS who let Rover off-leash outside the 63 off-leash areas in Toronto parks this summer may get a reminder of up to $360. Bylaw officers and local police are teaming up to better enforce leash rules after a spike in complaints.

In the last six months, city staff have received over 400 complaints about offleash dogs in parks — more than triple the complaints made in all of 2013.

“People enjoy pets. We’d just like to see a lot more owner responsibility,” says John DeCourcy, who became the city’s new director of bylaw enforcement this January after 33 years with the Toronto Police Service.

DeCourcy said the city recognizes that dogs need exercise and a chance to play with other dogs, which is why it has designated 63 off-leash areas and made it easier to request new ones. Speaking on July 17, the first day of the steppedup summer patrols, he said officers will start in parks that get the most complaints. About 75 fines have been laid this year for dogs “running at large.”

In the Beach, dogs can go off-leash in a fenced area by the Leuty Lifeguard Station, or on the beaches between Silver Birch Avenue and the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. There are four parks with off-leash areas in the Upper Beach and Beach Hill neighbourhoods, and another three in East Danforth.

Last spring, city council considered adding early morning and late evening “courtesy hours” when dogs would be able to go off-leash in some parks that don’t have a permanent off-leash area.

The city ran an online survey about that idea and other dog policies. It got 3,041 responses, about two-thirds of which came from dog owners. Owners and non-owners were split, with about 80 per cent of owners in favour and 70 per cent of non-owners opposed. And while both groups agreed Toronto parks need more bylaw officers – only eight of the city’s 125 bylaw officers are tasked with parks enforcement – 91 per cent of dog owners voted against adding an extra $5 to dog licence fees to pay for them.

City council has yet to revisit the courtesy hours idea since the survey was done last May.

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Wildflowers just what fence needed Alia, 7, and her brother Fouad, 4, watch for bees in the wildflower garden they planted this spring in an unused patch of soil along the fence separating a rail line from Glenn Morrow Mews.

Alia said cornflowers and morning glories are her favourites, while Fouad noted they’ve seen blue jays and cardinals flying overhead.

“People stop and tell us how much they like walking past here now,” said the gardeners’ father, Tim Dunn. “When the sunflowers come out it’s going to be mental.”

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Pub opens – a year later than planned

By Andrew Hudson

The Beach Metro News office is closed and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. accepting ads for the Aug. 26 paper.

www.THEFOOTGUY.ca DAVID ALLISON, D.Ch. CHIROPODIST

HANGING ABOVE the patio outside The Cornerhouse Irish Pub is a sign showing a green bottle of Steam Whistle beer that reads “Finally Open!”

Owner Kris Potts says business has been strong since the pub opened in June, but it took a year longer than he expected. Housed on the corner of a mainly residential block at Gerrard Street East and Bowmore Road, the pub was opposed by some neighbours who said a previous pub on the same corner was a source of noise and drunken behaviour.

“I feel that the community that was opposed or nervous about us will come around over the next year,” said Potts.

“We have so many supporters, especially now that we’re open.”

In February, the city polled 18 people who live close to the pub about its plans to build a licensed side patio on Bowmore Road. Of the nine who voted, eight were opposed.

But Potts appealed, and by the time the issue came to com-

munity council in June, the Cornerhouse had 104 letters of support, including letters from the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association and a local ratepayers’ group.

Councillors okayed the patio, which can only open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and with no amplified sound. It does not add more seating to the pub as a whole, which is licensed to hold 38, with 20 seated and 18 standing.

Given that about half his customers are Irish, Potts said that seated/standing rule is no trouble.

“Most of the Irish don’t sit,” he said, smiling. “It’s not in their nature.”

Potts owns the property next to the Cornerhouse, and said he hopes to expand the restaurant in the next year or so. And he would like to open another Beach Hill business sometime down the road.

“It’s just about finding what is needed, and then being able to build retail that suits the community and helps this little strip become more commercialized,” he said.

“Hundreds of people around here do want it.”

Corrections Plans for Kew Gardens get public view: Lisa Rapoport of PLANT Architect Inc. is the project architect working on the Kew Gardens project.

It’s a dog’s life photo: The Woof-Fit Triathlon at Balmy Beach raised $19,000 for canine cancer research.

Beach Metro News apologizes for the errors.

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Wildflowers just what fence needed Alia, 7, and her brother Fouad, 4, watch for bees in the wildflower garden they planted this spring in an unused patch of soil along the fence separating a rail line from Glenn Morrow Mews.

Alia said cornflowers and morning glories are her favourites, while Fouad noted they’ve seen blue jays and cardinals flying overhead.

“People stop and tell us how much they like walking past here now,” said the gardeners’ father, Tim Dunn. “When the sunflowers come out it’s going to be mental.”

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Pub opens – a year later than planned

By Andrew Hudson

The Beach Metro News office is closed and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. accepting ads for the Aug. 26 paper.

www.THEFOOTGUY.ca DAVID ALLISON, D.Ch. CHIROPODIST

HANGING ABOVE the patio outside The Cornerhouse Irish Pub is a sign showing a green bottle of Steam Whistle beer that reads “Finally Open!”

Owner Kris Potts says business has been strong since the pub opened in June, but it took a year longer than he expected. Housed on the corner of a mainly residential block at Gerrard Street East and Bowmore Road, the pub was opposed by some neighbours who said a previous pub on the same corner was a source of noise and drunken behaviour.

“I feel that the community that was opposed or nervous about us will come around over the next year,” said Potts.

“We have so many supporters, especially now that we’re open.”

In February, the city polled 18 people who live close to the pub about its plans to build a licensed side patio on Bowmore Road. Of the nine who voted, eight were opposed.

But Potts appealed, and by the time the issue came to com-

munity council in June, the Cornerhouse had 104 letters of support, including letters from the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association and a local ratepayers’ group.

Councillors okayed the patio, which can only open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and with no amplified sound. It does not add more seating to the pub as a whole, which is licensed to hold 38, with 20 seated and 18 standing.

Given that about half his customers are Irish, Potts said that seated/standing rule is no trouble.

“Most of the Irish don’t sit,” he said, smiling. “It’s not in their nature.”

Potts owns the property next to the Cornerhouse, and said he hopes to expand the restaurant in the next year or so. And he would like to open another Beach Hill business sometime down the road.

“It’s just about finding what is needed, and then being able to build retail that suits the community and helps this little strip become more commercialized,” he said.

“Hundreds of people around here do want it.”

Corrections Plans for Kew Gardens get public view (Page 1, June 24): Lisa Rapoport of PLANT Architect Inc. is the project architect working on the Kew Gardens project.

It’s a dog’s life photo (Page 1, June 24): The Woof-Fit Triathlon at Balmy Beach raised $19,000 for canine cancer research.

Beach Metro News apologizes for the errors.

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Notre Dame, Paul Band students learn from exchange

By Andrew Hudson

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Bringing soul to the people at Waterfront Blues Soul blues performer Johnny Rawls saunters off stage to wow the crowd at Woodbine Park during the Waterfront Blues festival on July 12.

Discovering leadership at summit

By Jon Muldoon

A BRIEF instance of paying close attention has, in the long run, led to a trip to California for a four-day leadership summit for nine year-old Trinity Di Fabio.

While at summer camp, she was cutting up magazines for a collage when the content of one in particular caught her attention.

“I said, ‘wait a minute,’ and I read what it said,” she recalled of her first time reading Discovery Girls magazine.

The publication, founded in 2000, is written in large part by its readers, giving “tween” (8 to 12 year-old) girls throughout the US and Canada a forum to read about girls like them, with real problems and real successes.

The content struck a chord with Trinity, who soon found herself applying online to become one of the 36 lucky girls to attend the conference, which will be held in Pacific Grove, near San Francisco, in late August.

After a first round of application questions, Trinity was asked to answer another set of long-answer questions, and to send in photos. The initial questions covered topics like bullying and what girls want to be when they grow up (an artist, or possibly a veterinarian). The second round asked her about hobbies, family relationships and what she likes about her province (her answers: the multiculturalism, the AGO and the museums).

Trinity is looking forward to meeting the five Canadian and 30 American girls who will join her at the summit.

She knows nothing about the other girls who were chosen.

“They don’t tell you, because I think they want it to be a surprise,” she said.

But meeting new friends will all be

PHOTO: JON MULDOON

Nine year-old Trinity Di Fabio has been chosen as one of 36 girls from the US and Canada to take part in a Discovery Girls magazine leadership summit.

part of the adventure.

As for what the summit will entail, Trinity’s first response was to look forward to discussing ideas with the group.

“We’re going to have some conferences in the conference room,” she said.

Other activities will include brainstorming ideas for magazine articles, icebreaker activities with all the participating girls, and likely “thousands of photo shoots.”

While Trinity and her mom, Tara Hall, are taking in the summit, her step-sisters, Ella and India, will be taking a road trip to L.A. with their father.

“I think they’re happy I’m going,” she said.

She will have to temporarily say goodbye to her furry companions while she’s gone, including dogs Ernest and Babycakes, and cat Eva.

Trinity will be starting at a new school in September when she begins Grade 4. Her favourite things to learn about are art and literature, especially poetry. Outside of school, she sings, writes stories and rides horses at the Sunnybrook stables.

That love of writing is part of what inspired her to apply to Discovery Girls in the first place, and one of the things she’s most looking forward to at the summit is the possibility of helping create articles for the magazine.

“I have some article ideas from those questions,” she said.

Most interesting to her would be to cover the topic of pets – whether girls were ready to own a pet, and the idea of being comforted by animals.

Of course, she explained, those ideas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to writing.

“I’m bursting at the seams.”

EXCHANGE STUDENTS Novaleigh and Shanene Rain surprised their host family while cheering their new friends from Notre Dame High School at a spring soccer game.

Asked what sports they play most back home in Paul Band, Alberta, the two cousins answered at once: “Golf,” they said.

A First Nation with just over 1,000 residents, Paul Band runs an 18-hole golf course along Lake Wabumun, about an hour’s drive west of Edmonton. Local students tee off for free, said Shanene, and compete in teams.

For their part, a week in the Beach showed Novaleigh, Shanene, and nine of their classmates some surprising things about Toronto.

They were impressed by the downtown skyscrapers, the CN Tower, the pandas at the zoo. And a walk behind roaring Niagara Falls wowed everybody, Notre Dame included.

But ravines with coyotes, foxes and deer? That wasn’t what Paul Band students expected from big-city Toronto. It was a bit like home, minus the wolf howls and occasional cougar sightings.

Speaking with five of the 15 Notre Dame students who visited Paul Band in June, all agreed that the main thing they learned was how much they all had in common. After taking Native Studies at school, that came as some surprise.

“I think they’re so wound up being politically correct that they’re not telling us all the normal things that people do,” said Calyssa Burke.

“They don’t teach you that they play hockey, that they play soccer, that they listen to the same music you do,” added Sydni Taffe, whose family hosted Novaleigh and Shanene.

“They experience more things than us sometimes. You won’t learn that from a textbook.”

But just because their Paul Band friends also listen to Skrillex or play Just Dance on Nintendo Wii, that didn’t stop Notre Dame girls from being impressed by their very different home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

“I remember when we all got off the bus for the first time,” said Burke, laughing. “We were all like, ‘I’ve never seen so much grass!’”

Besides staying with host families in Paul Band, the whole group spent two nights in cabins outside a Jasper cultural centre. By day they hiked in the mountains, saw their bus stopped by passing mountain goats, and walked on a glacier.

Notre Dame happened to visit just as Jasper was putting on events for Alberta’s Aboriginal Week, so they also heard stories from Blackfoot elders and songs by the Bearhead Sisters trio.

Paul Band had similarly good timing in April, joining a multicultural festival held every two years at Notre Dame. A prayer spoken by one young girl before Paul Band performed a traditional dance was the first time the Notre Dame students had heard anyone speak in Stoney, also called Nakoda.

“She was really nervous, but our school was really welcoming,” said Burke. “People were shouting, ‘You can do it!’”

Organized and funded in large part by SEVEC, a Heritage Canada youth exchange, the students’ spring and summer trips also relied on homestay parents, volunteer teachers, and school fundraisers.

Sydni Taffe said she hopes teachers and principals at other Toronto schools look at doing their own SEVEC exchanges, adding that it would be well worth it for the Notre Dame group to go and speak to other schools about their trip.

Her schoolmate Tawny Lovecchio agrees.

“It’s about talking with people, not to them,” she said.

“That’s what I like about it.”

Judging by all the texts and online Wii games now going on between Paul Band and Notre Dame two time zones away, such conversations show no sign of quieting down.

“I get daily posts from like, six girls,” said Taffe. “It’s great.”

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Police Beat POLICE ARE asking for help after a series of three arsons in the East End. On July 3, between 1 and 3:30 a.m., police and fire crews responded to calls for three separate car fires.

The blazes were lit at Main Street and Danforth Avenue, Coxwell Avenue and Danforth, and Queen Street East and Jones Avenue. Arson is suspected as the cause, but no injuries were reported.

Police and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office are investigating and are hoping to speak with anyone in those three areas at the time of the fires who might have witnessed any suspicious activity.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS, online at 222tips.com, text TOR and a message to CRIMES, or leave a tip on Facebook.

A MAN is in police custody and facing numerous charges after a conflict between a homeowner and a thief.

On June 22 at about 2:30 p.m., the resident in the area near Kingston and Waverley Roads returned home to find a man who had ransacked his house and taken several items.

When the resident confronted the suspect, a struggle resulted before the suspect fled the scene.

Forensic evidence was used to identify a suspect. Dustin Knapp-Lagault, 22, of Toronto, was arrested two days later and charged in connection with numerous break and enters. Knapp-Lagault faces charges including seven counts of break and enter, six counts of failing to comply with probation, robbery, being unlawfully at large, and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Property from the crimes, including an engagement ring worth about $15,000, was recovered, and recent victims of break and enters are asked to contact 55 Division at 416-808-5500.

A 17 year-old boy is in custody for a shooting in May near Dundas Street East and Greenwood Avenue after an attempted murder investigation by 55 Division police.

Police allege the suspect got into a fight with two other men, then pulled out a handgun and fired several shots before the two men fled, one in a vehicle and one on foot.

On July 5, Ontario Provincial Police in Trenton arrested the suspect, who is from Toronto. The boy, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces charges including two counts of discharge firearm endangering life, possession of a restricted weapon, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. He made his first court appearance on July 6.

TWO MEN have been arrested and a third suspect is wanted after a robbery at gunpoint on Walpole Avenue on July 13.

Police allege that at around 5:30 p.m., the victim attended a housing complex on Walpole Avenue, where he was robbed at gunpoint.

The following day police executed a search warrant and arrested two men. Two handguns were seized during the search.

Jerome Qunital Grizzle, 19, faces numerous charges including armed robbery, possession of property obtained by crime, and 10 firearms charges. Jason Zedan, 30, faces charges of armed robbery and possession of property obtained by crime. Two days later Shabazz Busby-James, 20, surrendered to police, and faces charges of armed robbery and possession of property obtained by crime.

ON JULY 10, police issued a call for anyone who might have witnessed a fight between two groups of youths in the early morning hours of July 2.

Two groups of young people were near Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue after the Canada Day fireworks celebration when a fight broke out between the two groups. A 16 year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Anyone with any information should contact police using the contacts listed above.

A QUICK response from the public is being credited with the arrest of four suspects into multiple break and enters in the Kingston Road and Queen Street East area.

Officers were called to the area in the early morning after 14 properties with garages were broken into. Police used forensic evidence, video, and tips from the public gathered through social media to identify a suspect.

Ryan Rowe, 19, two 17 year-old boys and a 16 year-old boy were charged with possession of property obtained by crime. One of the 17 year-olds also faces a charge of break and enter. Police also seized a handgun and ammunition during the arrests. The investigation is ongoing.

A 23 year-old Toronto man has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded for seven days after being caught driving nearly triple the speed limit on Greenwood Avenue.

Police have received a number of complaints about speeding in the area of Greenwood and Walpole Avenues. On July 11 an officer clocked a driver at 111 km/h in a 40 km/h zone at 3:30 p.m., in an area where the street includes bike lanes and a nearby pedestrian crosswalk.

The driver, not yet fully licensed, was charged with stunt driving, which applies to anyone speeding more than 50 km/h above the posted speed limit.

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In My Opinion

The long march toward tipping points STRAINS OF Beaches Jazz are – or were – in the air but tipping points are on my mind. Recent announcements about the future of the CBC brought to mind the notion that we may be on the verge of a whole bunch of them. Some are more easily recognized than others, and we have a good sense of what lies on the other side. Others, not so much.

CBC’s is the clearest case in point. Since the Liberal government slashed CBC’s funding by $400 million or so through the 1990s, the public broadcaster has stood on the verge of being something else. By 2000, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting was already calling the corporation “a mere shadow of the public broadcaster it once was,” and declared it incapable of meeting its legislated mandate.

The Conservatives’ more recent

cuts, though not nearly as large, have been enough to tip it over. The plan afoot, as recently announced, will have the CBC transform itself from a radio and TV broadcaster of its own content to a digital and mobile platform for the content of others. One thousand to 1,500 creative staff will lose their jobs to see that done.

On the issues of housing and seniors, the future is less clear. But we are surely headed to points beyond which something terribly ugly and shameful happens. On both issues, we once had proud histories. It was Canadian John Humphrey who incorporated housing into the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

But by 2009, a UN Special Rapporteur was lamenting our dismal record of the past two decades. With the Liberal downloading of respon-

Matthew Kellway MP Beaches/East York

sibility for housing to Mike Harris in 1996 – and from there to the city – federal funding has been dwindling, but for the $1.6 billion Jack Layton negotiated away from Paul Martin’s corporate tax cuts in 2005.

Today, Canada’s largest landlord, Toronto Community Housing, has at the same time a $1 billion repair backlog and a waiting list equivalent to the population of Saskatoon.

For the 45 per cent of Toronto renters who can’t afford the homes they live in, there is nowhere to go.

Only 650 affordable housing units are currently under construction

in this city of 3,000,000. It’s a set of circumstances that grows increasingly precarious as we welcome 100,000 new residents to Toronto every year.

Similarly, for seniors … we are one of the very few developed countries with an increasing poverty rate among seniors. Since 1995, the rate of seniors living in poverty has been on the rise, tripling from under four to over 12 per cent. Then, from overseas at a conference of billionaires, Stephen Harper announced he’d make things worse by delaying eligibility for Old Age Security by two years – from 65 to 67.

Along this steady march, we don’t know when a tipping point will be reached for housing and seniors, much less what it looks like beyond that. But of course, the moral and political imperative is to

stop short of that point and change course.

This is why I re-introduced in June the Climate Change Accountability Act – a bill that would have us start now to avoid what most agree to be “dangerous” levels of global warming. We’re not there yet, most agree, but the climb in greenhouse gas emissions has been steep and steady over the last 20 years, unaltered by Jean Chretien’s signature on the Kyoto Accord.

With our climate, as with so many other issues, we know that with every step in the same direction we flirt with tipping into a new, costly and unhappy reality. Surely we can see that it is time to stop this long march that we have been on and choose to do things differently before Canada becomes something that none of us want it to be.

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Letters to the Editor

Yet one more reason to love life in the Beach ON THE afternoon of June 25, my dear friend Kathi from Winnipeg, her grandson, and her sister joined me for a walk on the boardwalk.

Lynne and I sat on a bench near the Leuty Lifeguard Station while the other two played along the shore. I was to mind Kathi’s purse, and became distracted when we started to walk back to the Balmy Beach Club.

On arrival – NO purse. We charged back to the bench – NO purse containing all ID, a significant amount of cash and an iPad. The garbage truck men started to look in all the bins along the way.

Joanne from the city came along the bike path in her truck, holding up Kathi’s orange purse. Was I relieved! She said a good samaritan was guarding the purse until she gave it to Joanne, who knew

we weren’t far away as Dominic’s shoes were there too. With no ID for Toronto, Joanne had phoned Winnipeg to inform someone of the retrieval.

We are very grateful to the wonderful woman who guarded the purse and shoes, and to the city staff who were so very helpful.

Thank you to everyone.

Sue Stuart

People, not dogs, are the real problem I OWN a 53 kg high-energy, mixed breed dog that has an even temperament and is not generally aggressive to people or other dogs (unless they’re un-neutered males). He’s

part hound and can be attracted to food sources, but I try to be vigilant about this.

My dog, however, doesn’t get the chance to burn off his excess energy unless he’s allowed to run off-leash. For this I take him to the Ashbridges Bay Park area which tends to be less busy, and I take him there in the early morning and just before supper time on the weekdays. On the weekends I only take him there in the early morning. I do this because he doesn’t get the same type of a run in the off-leash areas. I also pick up after him.

What my dog doesn’t do is the following: •He doesn’t leave garbage or broken bottles strewn all over the park • He doesn’t have a barbecue and dump hot coals in the park

•He doesn’t leave behind unextinguished campfires •He doesn’t deface or damage park property •He doesn’t walk four abreast on the bike path with no regard for bikers and bladers We don’t live in a perfect world, but it’s not dogs that are the problem for the most part … it’s humans.

Maybe they should be on a leash.

Peter Barker Corley Avenue

On proposed changes at Kew Gardens IF THE goal of the BIA is to bring people up from the beach TO Queen Street, why glam up only

the Queen Street side of Kew Gardens? For people on the boardwalk looking north toward Queen, there is a slightly elevated flower garden forming a kind of barrier but nothing to draw them into the park. To visually open up the lake side of the park with something enticing people to enter the park and lead them past the Gardener’s Cottage up the walk toward Queen, might be a good idea.

Is almost $700,000 really worth only a few businesses on Queen getting the visual benefits of an overdesigned park entrance? The entire street needs more trees, especially between Hammersmith and Glen Manor, as well as nicer lighting for the evenings, especially in winter.

Connie on Queen

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By Jon Muldoon

Shelley Cinnamon, Beach Guild of Fine Art

Ida Tong

IDA TONG’S latest work will be featured in a solo show at Gerrard Art Space, 1390 Gerrard St. E., from Aug. 9 to 16.

A New Insight features 10 of her recent mixed media paintings concerning social consciousness. The works are all 24 by 36 inches.

Tong writes in her artist’s statement that the new work came from a “sudden burst of creative energy. These paintings depicting … issues such as religion, greed, aggression, our relationship with indigenous people, and violence against children, girls, women, and common people. Although these are serious matters, I consciously focus on the beauty and peaceful outcome, a non-radical approach. Instead of seeing absurdity, I look for divinity.”

There will be an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 2 to 7 p.m.

For more information, see idatong. com and gerrardartspace.com.

MORE THAN 20 members of the Beach Guild of Fine Art are taking part in the group’s latest show, to be held at Todmorden Mills.

The show will feature work of all sizes, covering realism to abstract work, in oil, acrylic and watercolour. The Guild’s Summer Show and Sale runs from Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 10.

Todmorden Mills is at 67 Pottery Rd., between Broadview Avenue and the Bayview Extension.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. Onsite parking is free. For more on the Guild’s artists, see beachguildoffineart.com.

ARTISANS AT WORK, 2071 Danforth Ave. at Woodbine, will feature We Are Toronto – A Portrait and Figurative Show through the month of August.

The show is meant to acknowledge the people who make Toronto a vibrant, exciting mosaic of culture. Artwork in many media will be showcased.

The gallery and communal workspace highlights a new theme for group shows each month, with a now traditional First Friday opening night party that features live music, art, food and a cash bar.

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80th raises money for East General Breakfast TV’s Jennifer Valentyne, left, joined the Acton family including, from left, daughter LeeAnn, father Robert, mom Elayne and son Robert Jr. for Robert Sr’s 80th birthday party at the Balmy Beach Club in July. The family gathered donations for Toronto East General Hospital’s foundation in lieu of gifts, and raised over $7,000 – enough to pay for two chemotherapy treatment chairs for the oncology unit. Robert has been successfully treated for cancer three times at the hospital.

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ARTS ON QUEEN, 2198 Queen St. E. at Balsam, will feature work from Keith Cornell through the month of August.

Cornell was an art teacher and art department head for 34 years in Scarborough. His love of art began as a child, as his grandfather was an art director.

One day a six year-old Cornell encountered an artist who set up his easel where the young lad was playing.

The man proceeded to paint the scene, while the young boy sat entranced. The painter was David Milne.

Cornell’s style ranges depending on the subject. He paints small sketches on location, then works them into larger, finished works in his Northumberland County studio. Some of his work is online at keithcornell.ca.

EAST END artist Aron Tager is extending a recent open house and sale through the end of August.

Tager’s sculpture, painting and drawing from every period in his life will be included in the show, which will run every Sunday afternoon.

Tager’s home studio is at 18 Cherry Nook Gardens. For more information, see arontagerart.wix.com/arontager, or call 416-466-8088.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

BEACH METRO NEWS

Entertainment Beat

By Jon Muldoon Mélange, a restaurant and neighbourhood institution in the making at Main Street and Gerrard Street East, has been featuring live entertainment for a while.

The latest regular attraction is a weekly show where the audience is the star. The house band provides a soundtrack, while patrons are invited to take inspiration from the musical legends whose photos adorn the walls, and sing their hearts out.

Malcolm and the Malcontents will bring the beat on Wednesday, July 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 13 and 20. They cover a blend of R&B, blues and classic rock. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Mélange Madmen will offer classics by Santana, Hendrix, the Stones and more.

All open mic nights run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mélange is at 172 Main St., just north of Gerrard.

Beach-raised Alex Eddington will be performing an extended version of Yarn, the show he performed at last year’s Fringe Festival, as part of the SummerWorks Performance Festival in August. East End theatre and puppetry power couple Tyler Seguin and Helen Juvonen are director and assistant director, respectively, for the show.

The solo performance combines true stories, puppetry, music and live sound design in an autobiographical story exploring the effects of isolation. Eddington spent a summer working on Scotland’s Isle of Mull, and the show follows his travels into superstition and magical thinking as he becomes obsessed with the mystical energy of standing stones. The story is framed by a traditional Scottish ‘yarn’, about a young man who is blown across the sea into a new life.

The play will run at Majlis Art Garden, a sheltered outdoor garden theatre space which will be decorated by long strands of yarn suspending instruments and props. The sounds of the outdoors in the city become a part of the show.

The 80-minute show runs at 7:30 p.m. from Aug. 7 to 10 and Aug. 12 to 17. Tickets are $15, available at the door or in advance through summerworks.ca. Dress for the temperature, as the Majlis Art Garden, 163 Walnut Ave., is sheltered from rain and wind, but is not climate controlled. For more on Eddington, see alexeddington.com.

JUDY CROON will be joined by some of Toronto’s finest standup comics for the Dogstarz Comedy Fundraising Gala on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Croon is a comedian, Second City stand-up coach, radio host, author and motivational speaker. She’s opened for the likes of Joan Rivers, John Stewart and Lewis Black, and appeared on several network television specials. She is the author of From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!, and has co-hosted radio shows in Canada and the US. Along with the laughs, the night will feature a silent auction and door prizes. The Dogstarz gala will benefit the Toronto Humane Society.

Tickets are $20 in advance through dogstarz.ca, or $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show takes place at the Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. at Beech.

BEACH UNITED Church will be marking the end of August with its Summer Sizzler fundraising concert.

The George Olliver Duo and special guest Peter Mueller will perform from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29.

Olliver was a member of Mandala. He’s opened for the Rolling Stones and has played with legends including Whitney Houston, Junior Walker, Etta James and Wilson Picket.

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Mueller has spent much of “We wanted stimulation beyond a regular daycare setting. The small his career as a guitarist backclass size, nutritious catered lunch and beautiful setting were a bonus.” ing Olliver, Tom Cochrane, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Anne What keeps us here 7 years later!

Murray among many others.

“The Montessori philosophy mirrors our own. Our children’s growth and He spend half a dozen years development speaks for itself. Committed, consistent staff, being part of a in the Canadian Idol backing community and the fact that my children love going to school!” band, working with current stars like Carly Rae Jepsen and Jacob Hoggard of Hedley.

Tickets to the show are $25, available in advance through eventbrite.ca or at www.avalonmontessori.ca the door. For more information, see georgeolliver.com, Limited space available for children 2 1/2 - 6 yrs or call the church office at 31 Wood Glen Rd. 416-690-7744 416-691-8082.

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Community Calendar JULY 30: Beaches-East York Federal Liberal Association Executive Meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m.

This meeting is open to all members. Regroup after at The Grover Pub & Grub, 676 Kingston Rd., for beverages and chat.

Info: beaches-eastyork.liberal.ca (10) JULY 30-AUG. 10: Beach Guild of Fine Art Summer Show and Sale at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. (between the Bayview extension and Broadview Ave.). Hours: Tue, Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thur 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat and Sun noon-5 p.m. The show features large and small paintings by the Guild’s artists.

Admission and parking are free. (10) JULY 31: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Belle” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (10) AUG. 21: Free Movie Night – “Shrek the Third”, presented by Community Centre 55, at Norwood Park (Gerrard St. E. & Norwood Rd.). Event starts at 7:30 p.m., movie starts after dusk. Info: 416-691-1113

AUG. 23: Outdoor Movie Night at Main Square, SE corner Danforth Ave. & Main St., event starts at 6 p.m., movie “Jumanji” starts at 8:30 p.m. Hosted

by Danforth Village BIA. All welcome to this family-friendly event. Arm chair seating will be provided. (10) AUG. 23: Yard Sale in the Yard (and Crafts) hosted by Malvern Collegiate Home and School Council at the school track, 55 Malvern Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. rain or shine. Start your holiday shopping in August. Food, entertainment, and vendors selling garage/yard sale items and crafters selling handmade items. All proceeds support Malvern awards and scholarships, commencement ceremony and celebration, parent engagement seminars, and year-end staff appreciation brunch. Tables to rent. Contact vickytsorlinis@rogers.com (10) AUG. 23, 24: TD Festival of South Asia along Gerrard St. E. from Coxwell to Greenwood Aves., noon-11 p.m. Celebrate the culture and cuisine of South Asia.

AUG. 24: PAWS in the Park at Woodbine Park and Ashbridges Bay, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

This free, family-friendly fundraiser for the Toronto Humane Society offers shopping, live music, face painting, a dog show, dog mini-makeovers, microchipping and lots more. Info: torontohumanesociety.com (10) AUG. 29: End of Summer Sizzler - a fundraising concert at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8-11:30 p.m. Featuring the rhythm n’ blues energy of The George Olliver Duo with special guest Peter Mueller. Wine, beer and snacks available. Tickets $25 at Eventbrite or at the door. Info: 416-691-8082 (11) SEPT. 7: Fruit of the Vine Wine Tasting at Chabad House, 2273 Queen St. E., 2-4 p.m. Wine experts take us on a journey of vineyards, grapes and wine making as we sample a selection of fine wines from around the world. All welcome, only 19+ can sample wine. Info: Irith Foodie@awakenedgourmet.com (11) OCT. 25: Williamson Road Public School 100th Anniversary Open House at the school, 24 Williamson Rd., 1-4 p.m. Reconnect with your classmates, share photos and memories. Learn about the Williamson Road Centennial Legacy Project. Info and registration: www.williamson100.ca (15) ONGOING EVENTS TUESDAYS- SATURDAYS: Royal Canadian Legion, Baron Byng Beaches Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave., welcomes you for cards, darts, snooker, and Saturday

entertainment. Info: 416-618-7999 (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) BEACH PHOTO CLUB meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September to June, at St. Aidan’s, 70 Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m.

Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts. (r/fr) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake.

Donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Susan 416-691-2899 (e/o) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •July 30: Mad Science – Inventionation, 2-3 p.m. Create your own invention with hands-on activities. For ages 6-12. Registration required. •Aug. 6: DJ the Clown, 2-3 p.m. Interactive show with balloon sculptures, jokes and stories. •Aug. 13: Wrap Up Party & Award Ceremony, 2-3 p.m. Enjoy music, games and see if you’ve won contests.

Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail. ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible.

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Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) EAST TORONTO CLIMATE ACTION GROUP are citizens who are concerned about smog, climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly East Toronto. We meet monthly, and welcome your involvement and support. Info: www.etcag.org (fr) FAMILY SERVICE TORONTO offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives, parents or friends. Sessions include: Coping with Change and Loss, Healthy Caregiving, and Advocating for Your Relative. Info and registration: Lynne Gallagher 416-595-9618 (fr) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts.

We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher.

Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary.org or call Judy Orr 416-690-2123 (r) BUSINESS CONNECTION EXCHANGE (BCX Beaches Chapter) meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at The Beacher Cafe, 2162 Queen St. E. (at MacLean), 8-9:30 a.m. Info: Alison 416-839-9549, alison@singulardesign.ca FREE WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS and Caregivers at Family Resource Connec-

tion, offered through East End Community Health, 10 a.m. Child care provided

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Info and registration: 416-690-0102 (r) BABY TIME PROGRAM at Family Resource Connection, for parents and caregivers.

Come join us for a time of singing and socialization. An opportunity to share resources and ideas with other parents and professionals. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Info: 416-690-0102 (r) FAIRMOUNT MARKET runs Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. Located at Fairmount Park (Upper Gerrard between Woodbine and Coxwell). Farm fresh produce and products. Artisanal dinner under the stars, live music and activities. Info: www.fairmountmarket.ca, @fairmountmarket (r) LESLIEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET runs Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located at Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Queen St. E. between Coxwell and Greenwood Aves.)

Info: www.leslievillemarket.com (r) EAST LYNN PARK MARKET runs Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Located at 1949 Danforth Ave. (just west of Woodbine Ave.) Info: my-market.ca (r) FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® combines mindfulness with unique, gentle movement patterns to restore your energy, re-organize your body & revive your creativity & enthusiasm for life. Feel more grounded & alive! (Wed. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 12:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.). Your first class is FREE! Info: www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca or call for free introductions. Registration: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 (e/o) HOW ARE THE BRITS RELATED to the Biblical Israelites? Come find out at 313 Sherbourne St., 2nd Sunday monthly, 2:30 p.m. (fr) HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER! Join the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Free lessons. Info: Fay 416-466-6598 (r) TRUE DAVIDSON ACRES long-term care facility, 200 Dawes Road, is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of resident activities including feeding, Gift Shop and Hair Salon volunteers. Training provided. Please contact Carly at cwolf@toronto.ca or 416-397-0364 for more information or to sign up for an orientation date.

MOVIE NIGHTS in The Beach Village. Enjoy summer under the stars! Free. Movies start at dusk. •July 31, Kew Gardens: Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone •Aug. 21, Ivan Forrest Gardens: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Info: www. thebeachvillage.com, 416-693-2242 (10) TORONTO BEACH CHORALE. Want to sing?

Need to sing? Toronto Beach Chorale has openings for all voices. Looking for an excellent choir that rehearses and performs in the Beach and participates in community events? Are you an enthusiastic singer looking to enhance your vocal skills and expand your knowledge of music? Info: Brian McIntosh 416-817-2606, macapple@rogers.com, www.torontobeachchorale.com (11) WALK OF HOPE in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada will be held Sept.

7 in Woodbine Park. Info: www. ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Join us for worship on Sundays, 9:30 a.m., throughout July and August. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (10) BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery. Coffee and new

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Summer services at 10 a.m. Services on August 17 and 24 to be at Queen Street East Presbyterian at 11 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks E of Main St.) •Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music), Sunday 9 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy), 11 a.m. (Choir) •Weekday Masses: Tuesday to Friday 8:15 a.m.

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NEI GHBOURHOOD Everyone has a Story to Tell Walking, waving guy lucky to be alive

By Andrew Hudson

THE BLUE rubber ball bounced twice before it rolled into the northbound lane on Main Street. Cars were on the way.

“Hold on, hold on,” said a tall guy with a small Canada Flag poking out of his satchel.

Before the nearest camp counsellor from Community Centre 55 could get a word out, the tall guy had stepped off the sidewalk and into the road with one hand up to stop traffic.

“Saved the day – thank you sir,” said the counsellor as the tall guy handed him the ball.

“Back in your bag,” said the counsellor to the young camper who dropped it.

“Why’s that out anyway?”

Such small-time heroics seem to crop up every block or two when you’re walking with Chris Heywood.

Ever since a major back surgery put him back on his feet in 2003, Heywood spends nearly every afternoon walking across Birch Cliff and the Upper Beaches.

His pedometer logged an average 23 km in June, and his record is twice that. Somewhere in all that walking he dropped about 70 lbs.

“I’m the walking, waving guy,” Heywood says. “That’s how everybody knows me.”

Heywood said on his walks he knows few people by name, but plenty by sight.

“Hey boss, how are you?” asked an older man after Heywood stepped aside for his electric scooter.

“Better than average,” he said. It’s Heywood’s go-to reply.

Later, a man painting a Kingston Road storefront stopped to chat and size up the weather. They didn’t trade names, but Heywood shared a joke.

He keeps a bunch at the ready, he says, some for adults, others more PG-13.

“Why was the broom late for school?” is one of the kid-friendly favourites. “Swept in,” is the groan-inducing punchline.

Besides family and friends, some of whom still call him ‘Chevy’ from his school days at Birchmount, there is one select group of people who do know Heywood by name – the operators who work Toronto’s 3-1-1 phone line.

“I call 3-1-1 pretty well every day with at least two or three things,” Heywood said, smiling.

The day before it was a bus-swallowing pothole on Kingston Road.

A while ago, he reported that a stretch

of two year-old sidewalk on Kingston was already crumbling on top. Councillor Gary Crawford’s office got involved.

Heywood follows up on his calls, too. He is still trying to get the west-side stairs at the Danforth GO station re-opened. He’d also like to see the engraved “Birch Cliff Village” sign painted so that people actually notice it.

“It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it,” he joked.

Now 47, Heywood is lucky to be alive, let alone working as the one-man street patrol for the Beach and Birch Cliff.

He was born with an arteriovenous malformation – basically a tangled, abnormal connection between an artery and a vein.

Many people live with them without any trouble, but in Heywood’s case that tangle caused a blood vessel to swell and then burst.

He was 25, and he had no symptoms before it happened. And the vessel that burst was in his brain.

“Luckily I was going to my mom’s that night for dinner,” he said. “When I didn’t show up, she got worried.”

A friend found Heywood passed out in the bathroom with a fat lip and a black eye. Thinking he had been drinking, his friend put him to bed and slept on the floor.

But the next morning, Heywood didn’t wake up.

“Nine’s my number,” Heywood said.

“Nine hours on the operating table, nine days in a coma, nine weeks unconscious, nine months of hospital.”

“And five months of physio-terrorists after that,” he added, laughing.

Heywood likes to point out that it was the U of T’s head of neurology who handled his brain surgery, and the head of neurology of Trillium Health who later did his back.

“I have good luck in hospitals, what can I say.”

But until he got walking, Heywood had some very bad luck around cars.

Heywood returned to work 14 months after the brain aneurysm. Things went well until the day he was helping to move a Cadillac down a ramp at U-Haul, where he was handling all the trailer rentals.

He tripped on a tool someone had left on the ground, then felt a big ‘pop’ in his back as he fell forward carrying a lot of the Cadillac’s weight.

A trip to the hospital ended with painkillers and instructions to take it easy.

News Briefs ON SATURDAY, Aug. 16, Dentonia Park will host a free outdoor screening of the movie E.T., plus a short film about Crescent Town Elementary School. The films start at 8 p.m. and organizers have promised popcorn.

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 is hosting a free movie night at Norwood Park. On Thursday, Aug. 21, Shrek the Third is on the bill. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts after dusk. The park is at Norwood Road and Gerrard Street East. For information call 416-691-1113.

DANFORTH VILLAGE BIA will host a free outdoor screening of Jumanji on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the courtyard at Main Square, at Danforth Avenue and Main Street. This family-friendly event gets started at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Armchair seating will be provided.

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Chris Heywood walked an average 23 km a day in June.

But the next day, Heywood was driving to the vet when a mini-bus rear-ended him.

His car was flung across three lanes of Kingston Road.

“It just plowed me,” he said. “Beautiful car, too. A ’72 Cutlass Supreme, ’78 Corvette blue with a padded vinyl roof, 250 rocket.”

Recovering from the car accident proved hardest of all. Until his back surgery, any attempt to walk sent pain like a pair of ice picks to the small of Heywood’s back. And lack of exercise made it hard to keep in shape.

“The doctor said he could help, but he didn’t know he could help this much,” Heywood said.

After his surgery, Heywood was surprised just to find that he could scooch off a gurney and onto a hospital bed.

“That night I was walking around the ward, no pain, with my IV in and the whole thing,” he said. “It was just phenomenal.”

Eleven years later, Heywood rarely lets a day go by without walking four hours or more, and in all weather.

Besides phoning in tripping hazards and other issues to 3-1-1, he keeps a keen eye on traffic. He directed traffic at Warden and Kingston for hours with a chair and a flashlight during last winter’s black out, and anyone who speeds past Heywood now is likely to get a finger wag.

But for everyone else on the road, Heywood has a friendly invitation.

“Give me a honk, I’ll give you wave.”

MALVERN COLLEGIATE’S Home and School Council is holding its first annual Yard Sale in the Yard fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. This sale of yard sale goods and handmade items will be set up on the school’s track, at 55 Malvern Ave. Proceeds from the event will go to awards and scholarships, the commencement ceremony, parent engagement seminars, and the year-end staff appreciation brunch. Tables are available. For information contact vickytsorlinis@rogers.com SAVOUR THE flavours of South Asian cuisine at the TD Festival of South Asia on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24. The event takes place along Gerrard Street East between Coxwell and Greenwood Avenues from noon to 11 p.m. both days.

NEWLY ELECTED Beaches-EastYork MPP Arthur Potts has reintroduced a private member’s bill tabled by his predecessor Michael Prue before the June 12 election.

Bill 12, known as the Protecting Employees’ Tips Act, 2014, would ban restaurant and bar owners from keeping any share of the tips collected by employees. The bill passed second reading on July 17 and was referred to the standing committee on the legislative assembly for further study.

CITY COUNCIL has rejected a bid by the owners of the Paralía restaurant (formerly Trinity Taverna) to keep their current illuminated sign along Lakeshore Boulevard East. After hearing complaints, staff confirmed that the sign is too large and gives off more light than bylaws allow.

AN ELECTRICAL-ROOM fire has forced the Crescent Town Club to close temporarily, affecting the club’s summer day camp and other programs. The nonprofit community centre features swimming pools, squash courts, a gym, a club room, and a kitchen.

CYCLISTS TAKING the Waterfront Trail through Birch Cliff will soon find a new eastbound bicycle lane on Kingston Road. Passing in front of the Hunt Club golf course from Wood Glen Road to Haig Avenue, the lane will close a 475-metre gap in the eastbound trail. The change won’t affect driving lanes on Kingston, but some parking and a left-turn lane will be removed.

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Hummus This is my version of hummus, quite green in colour because of the addition of fresh parsley and green onions.

Because of the colour, many people think it is an avocado dip, not the usual chickpea spread. However, it is a chickpea base with added parsley to give a freshness in taste. Serve as a dip with homemade tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies, or use as a spread for soft tortillas to make a sandwich.

1 19 oz (396 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil (more if necessary) 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice (equal to 1 lemon) 2 green onions, chopped 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper

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In a food processor combine chickpeas, garlic, chopped parsley, oil, lemon juice, green onions, cumin, lemon rind, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Combine until smooth. Taste; if required add a little more olive oil for a creamier texture. Spoon hummus into a plastic container; cover and refrigerate for up to three days.

Homemade Tortilla Chips These super simple low-fat chips are an ideal dipper for the hummus.

3 10-inch (23 cm) tortillas 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using pastry brush, brush each tortilla with olive oil. Stack tortillas and using sharp knife, cut into 16 even wedges.

Arrange in neat rows on baking sheet and bake in oven about 10 to 15 minutes or until a golden brown. Cool before using. Store at room temperature in cookie tin for up to two weeks.

Makes 96 chips.

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vegetarian lunch – tasty, colourful and sustaining, it can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and packed easily in a lunch bag. The wrap makes an enticing appetizer if sliced on the diagonal at one inch (2.5 cm) intervals and arranged in rows on a square plate.

1 10-inch (23 cm) flour tortilla 3/4 cup (175 mL) hummus 1 ½ cups (375 mL) finely shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded carrot 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese (optional) 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped cucumber 2 tbsp (25 mL) favourite vinaigrette Spread a 10-inch (23 cm) soft tortilla with hummus. Along one edge arrange finely shredded romaine lettuce, top with half red pepper, half shredded carrot and 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese and cucumber. Drizzle vegetable mixture with your favourite vinaigrette and roll up tightly. May be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to one day. May be cut in half on the diagonal to serve as a sandwich or cut into inch (2.5 cm) slices on the diagonal and served as an appetizer.

Serves one as a wrap, makes five to six appetizer pieces.

Dill Mustard Sauce This is a “must have” for barbecued fish such as salmon, trout, or cold smoked salmon. It is equally good as a condiment for grilled ham or sausages. For the vegetarian, it is delicious served as a toss for steamed new potatoes. Any leftover can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

1 bunch fresh dill, washed, dried and stems removed (about 2 cups dill sprigs) 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (150 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) Dijon mustard 1/4 cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar In a food processor, combine dill and sugar until dill is finely chopped. Add vegetable oil, mustard and wine vinegar. Puree until smooth. Spoon into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes two cups (500 mL).

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Join in fun as Beaches Reads CBC radio host Tom Allen, left, and TSO musician Tim Dawson invite music and literature lovers to the Kingston Road Village Concert Series presentation of Beaches Reads. Pick up a copy of An Equal Music by Vikram Seth this summer, join in the conversation at Beach libraries this fall, and take in a fantastic concert.

On Nov. 2 at 1:30pm Allen will read passages, while a string quintet from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs classical selections integral to the book. The concert will take place at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Road. Leading up to the concert, get to know our Beach libraries as Dawson and friends will host conversations about the book starting this fall (dates to be announced). For more information, contact Dawson at 416-795-6900.

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Can women and men be friends?

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hat is the question posed in a charming new comedy starring former boy wizard Daniel Radcliffe in his first romantic lead role. Beach Metro is a family newspaper so I should explain that ‘friend’ is The F Word of the title, which has been changed to What If? for sensitive American audiences. What if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

Radcliffe plays med school dropout Wallace, who meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan) at a party. They hit it off, but there’s a catch – she already has a man in her life. The chemistry is there, but Wallace doesn’t have a love potion or a magic wand to make the guy disappear and free himself from the dreaded ‘friend’ zone.

Radcliffe was in Toronto on July 21 for a red carpet screening as well as a meet and greet with the winners of a Toronto Star contest, “Check out Toronto as seen in The F Word.” Entrants tweeted a photo of themselves at one of the locations shown in the film, including the Pink Purl in Leslieville.

You may have seen the full page contest ads that featured wonderful poster art by Evan B. Harris. Did anyone spot iconic Beach landmarks like the Leuty Lifeguard Station?

Director Michael Dowse (Goon) set out to find romantic settings across the city and many were east of the Don. When The F Word opened at TIFF last year, Dowse told a press conference, “I looked at the beaches and the water. There’s a ton of water around Toronto which gives it a really romantic feel … Toronto is such a beautiful, multicultural metropolis.”

Radcliffe described his memories of a skinny-dipping scene in the moonlight under the towering Scarborough Bluffs as “really lovely … Lake Ontario is fantastic.”

Wallace and Chantry share in the warm glow of a bonfire on the sand and sunbathe at Bluffer’s Park, as well as visit Kew Gardens and stroll on the Boardwalk. We know where this relationship is going, but it is a bumpy and endearing ride in a city of romantic possibilities. Toronto has never looked so good, especially the view of our downtown skyline from Broadview Avenue.

The Beach has some new ‘movie stars’ (no autographs, please). Members of the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club wore their tournament whites and played a game in the background of a scene with Radcliffe and his buddy (Adam Driver). The movie crew were there for about three hours, which gave Zoe Kazan time to try her hand at lawn bowling.

Zoe Kazan and Daniel Radcliffe go for a stroll on the Boardwalk in a scene from The F Word.

When I visited the club last September members were very friendly and gave me a few pointers. A lot of strategy is involved in rolling the balls, or bowls, near the target, or ‘jack’. Did you know the bowls are not actually round, but slightly oval, and are weighted to one side (the bias), which causes a curving motion?

The Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club has been keeping Beachers active since 1908.

The president of the club, Joanne Smith, told me that lawn bowling is a very welcoming sport and “a great game for any age,” as well as “a much more challenging game than people think.” She described lawn bowling as “curling on grass.”

A slightly cheeky recent ad in Beach Metro News (“Have you got the bowls to try it?”) received a good response and newcomers have been out learning a fun sport this summer. The season runs until October, still time to meet some new friends. For more info e-mail bowlbythebay@gmail.com.

Member Martin Rieser told me he was at the filming but didn’t know it was Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame. I had to ask him the age-old question, “Can men and women be just friends?” Rieser replied, “It can get tricky. I think it’s possible, but I would give it a 90 to 10 chance against.

Sooner or later something’s gonna happen.”

To find out whether ‘something’s gonna happen’ between Wallace and Chantry check out The F Word when it opens on August 22. It’s a great date movie and a love letter to Toronto.

You can view a very young Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) at a free screening outside at dusk in Kew Gardens on July 31. The director, Chris Columbus, happens to be in town right now, filming Pixels with Adam Sandler.

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By Jon Muldoon

IF THERE was any lesson to take home from a recent stroll through some East End ravines following a partially buried creek, it was perhaps that the only constant is change.

About 50 people took part in a recent Lost Rivers walk through the ravines home to the accessible remains of Small’s Creek. While some sections of Williamson Park Ravine appear to be long-established wild areas of Toronto, walk leader John Wilson remembers a time in recent memory when the city’s efforts to rid the ravine of invasive plants left the forest looking much worse for wear.

“It looked like they were clear cutting the ravine,” he said.

Two decades later, one would be hard pressed to find much evidence of that culling in the riot of green growing along the sections of creek that still flow in the open air. But it didn’t take long for Helen Mills of Lost Rivers to point out a Norway maple, “which is a plague in Toronto’s ravines.”

Although the imported maples do make good street trees, she said, they out-compete native species and can quickly overtake ravines if left unchecked.

The city has been planting some native trees and trying to remove the in-

vasive dog strangling vine recently, according to Dina Waik, a member of the Friends of Small’s Creek Ravines, the neighbourhood advocacy group that helped organize the walk.

But the ravine is still a mix of native and invasive plants, said Mills.

Wandering through Williamson Park Ravine, she pointed out elderberry, dogwoods and cedars near a swampy area, then a butternut and a black cherry tree on the side of a sandy hill. Along with the black cherry, which feeds 98 species of bird and many insects, the ravine also featured jewel wee, known as touch-menots, “which is a hummingbird magnet.”

On the invasive side, along with the Norway maples, Japanese knot weed was growing quite thickly through one stretch, while watercress planted by neighbours lined the bank of the creek along a small section in Merrill Bridge Road Park.

While a walk in a formerly garbagestrewn ravine crossed by a rail line might not seem a huge draw to some, the popularity of the walk should be no surprise, as Small’s Creek and surrounding area have been attracting those interested in the outdoors for more than a century.

In fact, a section of what was once abandoned farmland south of the railway tracks between Coxwell and Wood-

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bine was the first home of the exclusive Toronto Golf Club, which moved to its current home just across the Mississauga border in the early 1900s. It is the third oldest club on the continent.

Previous to that, however, the club operated in the East End after its founding by James Lamond Smith, whose name might be known to Upper Beach residents from Benlamond Avenue. The street was named after a former community that became part of the village of East Toronto.

In 1888, there were 35 members in the club, annual dues were $5 and there was an entrance fee of $5, according to the Toronto Golf Club. The club purchased the land in 1894, along with a deserted mansion known locally as a haunted house, which was rebuilt into the clubhouse.

Walking the heavily wooded ravine that is bisected by the rail line, it can be hard to imagine that the area was once home not only to a golf club, but also the Lindenhurst railway station and a number of farms.

Waik noted other historical points of interest along the way.

East Lynn Park, where the walk started and roughly where the creek begins, still shows signs in its landscape of holding the remnants of a watercourse, though it doesn’t necessarily show that it was once a garbage dump.

The creek was buried under the backyards of homes just south of the park, where Waik says all the neighbours have wet back yards.

Merrill Bridge Road hosts a few unusual homes as well, according to Waik.

An oddly shaped house on the south side used to be a local mill, while a few of the homes now have two-level basements. As the street’s name suggests, it used to be a bridge over the creek, and when the ravine was filled in, the homeowners at the time simply added another level of basement as their houses were elevated to the new grade.

Merrill Bridge Road Park, which hosts one of the city’s only unfenced off-leash dog areas, was at one point a coal dump and water pickup spot for CN crews.

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The short boardwalk running through the northernmost Small’s Creek ravine could barely hold about 50 people who walked the creek’s course on July 20. Below left, an archival photo shows the state of East Lynn Park in the days before it was a wellloved, and well-used, community park.

with the current state of the creek and ravines, pointing out that since many creeks and streams are buried across Toronto, the fact that any of Small’s Creek is above grade is something to be thankful for.

“To have even a little bit of it here is a real coup,” she said.

While there’s much work to be done, artist Karen Franzen, one of the original Friends, said the city is not neglecting the ravines. New stairs are planned for one particularly eroded slope, and the city will hold a public consultation in the fall for a management plan that is in the works for the coming years.

Creating the Friends group was one

way for area residents to let the city know the neighbours have a stake in keeping the ravines in good shape.

“We’re hoping we can have a unified voice to make improvements to the ravine,” she said.

Franzen said her own property illustrates one of the unique challenges of the ravines. Her property line extends down the slope in a pie shape, all the way to the edge of the creek. Part of the challenge of any management plan will be working with all the homeowners, some of whose property lines also extend well into the ravine.

Louise Dixon, a member of the Friends group, summed up another

challenge: the growing popularity of Toronto’s green spaces.

“There’s a lot more people using the ravines now than there ever used to be,” she said.

Along the washed-out slope where a new staircase is planned, Mills acknowledged that balancing preservation and access will be the key.

“This erosion is a good example of us loving our ravines to death,” she said.

Still, as the interest shown by the crowd indicates, there seems to be an agreement that the work will be worth the effort in the long run.

“There are a lot of problems with it, but it really is quite unique,” said Wilson.

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Designed by Teeple Architects, the building just east of Kingston and Victoria Park Avenue will feature a multidimensional façade, and each one of its 150 homes has a balcony or terrace.

Developer TAS recently won Green Home Builder of the Year at the 34th annual BILD Awards. Kingston & Co will feature an efficient heating and cooling system, E-Star rated appliances, waterconserving faucets and shower heads as well as programmable thermostats and water meters.

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A PRESENTATION centre is now open at the future site of the Residences at The Hunt Club, a boutique condominium that will overlook the fairways of the Toronto Hunt Club golf course and the shores of Lake Ontario.

Designed by architects at Onespace Unlimited, the eight-storey building at 1350 Kingston Road will house 61 condominium units as well as a dozen twostorey townhomes with lane access.

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From left, Kenisha Haynes, Earl Grey Senior Public School, Helen Chan, Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, Aly’ah Moulton, Malvern Collegiate Institute, and Sudipta Labonya, East York Collegiate Institute, were presented with awards from Club Z! Tutoring Beaches/ East York.

CLUB Z! Tutoring recently celebrated the opening of the Beach/East York branch.

In honour of the opening, area director Diane Montgomery presented regional awards to six students from the East End and East York for their achievement last semester. Club Z! national and regional awards totalling $25,000 are handed out throughout the year.

Montgomery and her team of tutors partner with teachers, parents and community organizations to recognize students who have shown strong character and leadership in the classroom, overcome obstacles at school, or simply shown significant improvement over the school year.

Club Z! Beach/East York also tutored another 23 students, including summer school tutoring and a camp to help students transitioning to middle and high school.

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WOOD FIREPIT and Tap recently opened at 2084 Queen St. E., just east of Lee Avenue.

The barbecue specialty restaurant is family owned and operated, and the owners aim to offer a place to relax and enjoy authentic barbecue comfort food in a friendly and unpretentious atmosphere.

Food is prepared from scratch with quality ingredients, using Kansas Citystyle barbecue cooking techniques. The owners believe in supporting the local economy while operating a sustainable business. Products are sourced from Ontario farms and local merchants.

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DELECQ CAFÉ and Wine Bar has officially opened. The cozy Queen Street establishment offers a great selection of wine, cocktails, beer, food and live music.

Owners say they strive to offer downtown quality at neighbourhood prices, with fine wines and premium cocktails pairing with high quality bar food. Craft beer and cider on tap round out the afternoon and evening offerings, while coffee is available all day.

Sandwiches, salads and sides are now available on Delecq’s new takeaway menu, and regular live jazz offers a toe-tapping accompaniment to the menu. Hours are 8 a.m. to midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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“KEEP CALM, I’m an East Yorker,” reads one of the limited edition T-shirts made

by Fa.real Custom Tees for the 90th anniversary of East York.

Co-founder Tracey Thomas says $5 from the sale of every $30 shirt will go to the Toronto East General Hospital, where construction of a new patient tower is now underway. Special size and colour orders are available.

In business since 1997, Fa.real opened its first storefront last year at 1900 Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue. Fa.real previously ran a popup shop as part of a revitalization campaign by the Danforth East Community Association (DECA).

For more info, visit fareal.com, the Fareal Custom Tees Facebook page, or phone 416-696-TEES (8337).

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ROYAL LEPAGE Estate Realty recently took part in the annual nationwide Garage Sale for Shelter, in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation (royallepage.ca/shelter).

The foundation is Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women’s shelters. Royal LePage Estate Realty has long supported the foundation, and was named the 2013 Ontario Office of the Year for its efforts.

During this year’s sale, a team from the local office held sales at 14 East End homes.

A grand total of $13,758 was raised for the foundation. One hundred per cent of the funds will be directed to the Red Door Family Shelter and Scarborough Women’s Centre. Both provide safe haven for women and children fleeing violent homes.

“I’m immensely proud to be associated with such a remarkable group of community-minded realtors,” Jennifer Burton, broker owner of Royal LePage Estate, wrote in a statement.

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n a recent beautiful summer day hummingbird clearwing moth is not you would have found me sitting endangered, but they aren’t comnn rokelman monly seen because most people aren’t outside my house watching the is an avid birder and nature photographer looking for them, or mistake them for hummingbirds and cardinal babies. naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca. actual hummingbirds.

Where else would I rather be?

If you’d like to try to attract a At one point, when I saw movement clearwing moth to your yard, it is important to have native among the flowers, I thought I had spotted another hummingbird. However, when I really focused I could tell the plants for them and other butterflies and moths. Ideal plants colours just weren’t quite right. include bee balm, thistles, milkweed and lilac. Keep your My curiosity was high and my laziness at a low, so I got eyes open this August before many of these unique moths up to see what this little bird was. My first step, as always, start heading south for the winter. was to take a couple pictures from a distance in case the little guy flew away. As I got closer, I realized I was looking at some sort of butterfly or moth. After a lot of zooming in, and many more photos, I was able to capture its beautiful stripes, clear wings, and the fascinating proboscis it used to suck nectar out of the flowers. It was so intent on feeding that I was able to get within a few metres of it, and I stayed there for almost half an hour.

After sending the photos to my friend Walter, who I call the butterfly king, I realized I had seen a hummingbird clearwing moth (hemaris thysbe). Another sighting first for me, and in my own backyard!

Hummingbird clearwing moths have a wingspan of about 4-5.5 cm. Their wings are mostly clear, with reddish-brown borders and veins. The moth’s head and upper back is a mix of olive to tan, while the lower back and belly are a dark reddish-brown or black. The moth’s chest is a creamy colour or even white.

Hummingbird clearwing moths fly and feed during the day. Adults feed from flower nectar by hovering in front of the flower, just as a hummingbird would, hence the name.

PHOTO: ANN BROKELMAN This is very different from other insects like bees, which land directly on the flower.

The hummingbird moth can often be mistaken for its namesake, feeding on the same nectar the birds enjoy.

You can find these moths across southern Canada. The

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Environment Views

Be proud of our Blue Flag beach

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ast month, much of Toronto flew colourful rainbow flags to celebrate Pride. Year-round, our city’s lakefronts display another kind of pride: Blue Flags denoting our safe and clean bathing beaches.

What is it?

The Blue Flag is a voluntary ecolabel awarded to beaches and marinas.

The program promotes sustainable development and adherence to strict criteria covering four key areas. It is run by the non-profit organization Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Denmark (blueflag.org).

The program started in France, when in 1985 coastal municipalities were awarded a Blue Flag for compliance with sewage treatment and bathing water quality criteria. In 1987, the European Commission accepted the official program launch.

Criteria There are 31 mandatory criteria that fall under four general areas: environmental education and information, water quality, environmental manage-

Martina Rowley is an environmental communicator.

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ment (by far the most requirements), and safety and services.

How it works Blue Flags are awarded one season at a time and can be withdrawn if criteria are not met. Municipalities must first submit a feasibility study application that covers all criteria.

Once designated, the FEE may inspect a Blue Flag beach unannounced, while local authorities take care of regular maintenance, quality checks, compliance, signage etc.

Toronto Public Health tests lake water quality every day between June and August and posts their results online within 24 hours.

Toronto Parks staff are responsible for beaches and washrooms.

“We clean the washrooms twice every day, or three to four times on busy

days. Beaches get cleaned daily. We have a mechanical groomer that picks up garbage, and staff also hand-pick,” says Stuart Slessor, Parks Supervisor for Eastern Beaches and Waterfront.

Garbage bins are checked three times a day and emptied at least daily, twice or more on weekends.

Toronto Police’s marine unit manages lifeguards and water safety.

As for wildlife, many of our annual flocks of Canada geese have been relocated to farms outside the GTA or other less populated areas to minimize conflicts between humans and geese.

Beach signage is handled by the city’s byaw enforcement division. Be aware that some signage about dogs on the beach contradicts the actual bylaw.

Signs placed on the sand state merely to “Please have your dog on a leash.”

However, Toronto Municipal Code #608 details that NO dogs are permitted on swimming beaches during bathing season. At all. Leashed or otherwise. An inquiry to the city about the conflicting signage was unanswered at press time.

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“Light” beverages scream summer

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details about how these work here. ith summer in full swing, Of course there are wine seleclooking good in our swimEwine dward Finstein writer, award-winning author, TV and suits is of the utmost tions out there that naturally have radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca importance. For many of us this means less alcohol with no manipulation thewinedoctor.blogspot.com exercising more and watching calories. involved to make them so. Those @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein When it comes to calories, your favougrown in cooler climates and higher rite alcoholic imbibe can be problematic. altitudes, and certain wine styles Regardless of whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, and wine regions are known for generally producing lower the fact of the matter is they all contain calories, some more alcohol wines. Vinho Verde from Portugal, Trocken (dry) than others. First of all, let’s understand that alcohol, in style German whites, Hunter valley Semillon from Australia, general, contains about seven calories per gram. The more Prosecco from northern Italy, Muscadet from France’s Loire alcohol a drink has, the more calories are in it. If the drink Valley, and Beaujolais, also from France, are a few examples is sweet or has added mixers containing sugar, the calorie that are 12 per cent or less. count increases. If you indulge in more than one drink, then If you must go for a light wine, a relatively new phenomenon, many producers are creating them. Skinny Grape is the calories add up further. one such example. As for the taste of these manipulated Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to dull your “buzz” wines, I personally have not had any that could stand up to here. I’m just stating the facts. The other option of course the real thing. is “light” drinks. These are beverages (wine, beer, spirits, How about beer? Generally, the fuller, richer the brew and cocktails, etc.) that have reduced alcohol, calories, and more alcohol it contains, the more the calories. That said, sometimes carbs. There are many on the market. the beer industry has long made light beer with great sucLet’s talk wine first. Today’s average alcohol in wine is cess, especially when it comes to pilsners and lagers.

13.5 to 14.5 per cent. That’s a lot of hidden calories. Two main methods exist for reducing alcohol in wine: the spinCont’d. on Page 27 ning cone and reverse osmosis, and I’m not going into

Open Doors: A Glimpse into Beach Houses of Worship

Seeking inclusivity in life and faith

By Rev. Cynthia R. Stretton, Birchcliff Bluffs United Church minister

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was recently married. For most people that may not seem earth-shattering, but my partner and me were one of the 110 couples married at Casa Loma on June 26 during the World Pride ceremony. Yes, my spouse and I are same-gender: women.

It was an amazing experience and our private ceremony captured the love and devotion we have for each other. We have been together 14 years, so we are not love’s young dream! I have been a Beacher for all our time together and my partner was raised in the Beach.

It took a long time for me to acknowledge who I was as a lesbian child of God. I was 43 when I accepted who I was and it has taken 16 years to grow into myself as a person and as a clergyperson within the United Church of Canada.

I am thankful that my denomination, The United Church of Canada, has been working for justice and equality for marriage of same gender couples from the beginning.

I am also proud of the city and province where I live and work. Toronto provided a wonderful forum for World Pride.

Acting Mayor Norm Kelly and Councillor Kristyn WongTam were at the forefront in supporting the wedding event and are exceptional ambassadors for our city government.

Toronto and Ontario Proud!

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This outreach project is one of many we are involved in, along with faith growth and development.

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Provincials play out at Kew Gardens

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Sofija Zecevic, above, defeated Ines Milosevic (6-2 2-6 6-3) in the U16 Junior Closed Provincial Championships final that took place on July 5 at Kew Gardens Tennis Club.

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By Andrew Hudson

WATCH THE waters off Ashbridges Bay this weekend and you might see World Cup and Olympic-level boats under sail.

For the fourth time since 1987, the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club is hosting the LYRA regatta – a 130 year-old contest that brings sailors from across Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and the east end of Lake Erie.

“They’ve got boats you can find on podiums in many, many parts of the world,” says Colin Andrews, one of the many ABYC organizers putting on the event.

Andrews, whose sailor parents had him on board at three days old, said he will be racing with six others on a Beneteau First 10R – a high-end boat he called “twitchy.”

“The better you get, the more twitchy you want the boat because it’s more fun,” he said.

But with two weekends of races and classes for many types of boats, Andrews said the regatta is open to all kinds of sailors. There is a no-spinakker class for boats without the big, parachute-like racing sails and, for the first time, the regatta is also open to boats racing with less than a full crew.

“It brings a new sector – people who like to race, but they only race short-handed,” said Andrews. “We’re hoping that’s a longlasting attraction.”

Starting last weekend, the first race of the regatta was the Freeman Cup – two course races that cross Lake Ontario, with the longer one taking 24 to 30 hours, depending on the wind.

That means racing at night, which has its own challenges and opportunities.

“The middle of the night is great,” said

Andrews. “It gets gnarly juts a little bit before the sun comes up – that’s when it’s by far the coldest.”

At night, sailors use red lights and shielded lights to move around the boat or check their sail trim, and their digital screens usually have a low-light night mode.

“White light ruins your night vision completely,” Andrews explained.

“Sailing by feel is something that’s done well by a really small subset,” he added.

“Most people are really reliant on their vision – seeing the waves, watching the wind index up top so they know they haven’t followed some mysterious nighttime arc, and watching the ribbons on the genoa.”

Racing rules change so that boats stay further apart at night, and race organizers fix sunrise and sunset to the second. Andrews said that gives sailors a good chance to bury the competition.

“What I used to do, if we were zeroing in on a boat within striking time of sunset, was position the boat so we could deal a killer blow just moments before,” he said.

The other crew would be hard-pressed to regain the lead under night rules.

After the course races last weekend, this weekend the LYRA sailors will compete in shorter day races that test their upwind and downwind skills.

To run as many classes as possible, the ABYC has four race “circles” set up – a big organizing feat, as each one has judges and support boats ready so the race points can shift with the wind.

ABYC called on six other yacht clubs from the Toronto area to help out.

Between that and the after-parties with house bands like ABYC’s own Weathered Legs, there’s a lot of camaraderie between clubs.

Flipping to scans of the 1907 LYRA book of racing rules, Andrews said it’s also a regatta with a lot of tradition – even if today’s commodores no longer sport waxed moustaches or recite poems to remember the rules of the road at sea.

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Pat: 416 691 5709 (Certified Reflexologist) Laura: 416 315 4591 (MA, Counselling) Free 20-minute consultation located in the Beaches.

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Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome.

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• Personal and corporation income tax preparation.

• Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

www.krienslarose.com

416-690-6800

Melani Norman

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

Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer

Certified General Accountant

• 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

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dashwood & Dashwood

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

Susan T. Dixon

Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca

Shellyann Pereira

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Traffic Tickets, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal, Debt Letters, Mediation/Arbitration etc.

Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

647-693-6221

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP

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

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Dr. Scott Dunham Chiropractor

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

416-907-0103

www.kewgardenshealth.com

BEACHES CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Andrew C. Adamsky ACTIVATOR RATED Chiropractor Woodbine @ Kingston Rd.

647-515-6139

COUNSELLING Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths Insurance covered.

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

416-698-9027 • peg@pegearle.com

Child and Adolescent Counselling

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

Barristers & Solicitors

Family Law & Estate Planning

Life Management & Corporate Coaching

We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R.

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

ADR-Mediation

Geoffrey J. Dashwood

Spiritual Psychotherapist

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

Past Life Regression Reiki Master

416-693-5611

LAWYERS/LEGAL

Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

Snider & DiGregorio

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

416-691-3768

www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries.

978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

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

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

Next deadline: August 19

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

beachmetro.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

416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN 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

Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc.

W. MORRIS DESIGN

(Since 1989)

Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

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

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

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

Beaches Wellness Centre

24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

Member Ontario Association of Architects

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

(at Victoria Park beside Manchester Arms)

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

Advanced Therapeutics

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

Bert van Delft

Professional Directory also appears online at beachmetro.com

John H.

BJARNASON, D.C.

bestcriminallawyer.ca

Barrister & Solicitor

Growth.Connection.Fullfillment For adults, teens, and couples

MASSAGE THERAPY

Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT 416-690-5185

• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. John Barnet, R.M.T., D.O.M.P. Book online at essencetherapy.com 2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)

416-694-4090 www.advanced approachesmassage.com

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

416-261-9679

TAYLOR DESIGN SERVICES Architectural and Engineering Design Permit Drawings and Applications

Michael Taylor, P. Eng. BCIN

416 316 3248 info@taylordesignservices.ca

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

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

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.

WAYPOINT permit consulting inc.

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc.

927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk) 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

416-916-7122

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

416-698-3157

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

416-690-6257

BCIN#41835

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

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 416-694-3811 cell: 416-522-5903 toniavuolo@mac.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

BEACH METRO NEWS

MAGNIFICENT BEACH SUITE

CLASSIFIEDS

One bedroom fully renovated with Granite counters and floors.

Modern new kitchen.

Mahogany wooded floors.

Stainless steel appliances Custom blinds throughout Must be seen

Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

Block ad

11.50

$

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

Please call Julian at (416) 827-8095 (10)

(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

BEACH 6 MONTH SUBLET

Sept. 1st. Stunning unfurnished reno one bed lease to Feb. 28 2015, renewal option; near Queen, Beaches, Boardwalk; pet friendly; superior appliances, ensuite laundry, closets, balcony, condo-quality interior. $1580 incl. parking, heat, hot water. 501 Kingston Rd.

17.50

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dnewkirk@rogers.com

* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.

Deadline for August 26 issue is August 19 , 5 p.m. th

th

Announcements Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Call Gail 416-686-6828

(11)

Hitchhiking

is encouraged for the adventure lifestyle-challenged Get Wayward Go to www.deancassady.com ....leave the path... (10) Loving Memories of Cherished Pets

PETS

REMEMBERED

ECE & Assistants needed for

large childcare in the Beaches (Before & After School Programs) starting September.

Email Sarah at sarah@centre55.com or fax 416-691-8269 Attn: Sarah Allen (13)

Need Caregiver? Call 416-839-0896

OFFICE SPACE McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc.

Individual offices from $425/mth.

577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com

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

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

Photo/Art $22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12/15)

(r)

PRIME OFFICE SPACE in

Beaches landmark building

1700 sq. ft. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility and character. Steps to TTC.

416-971-9025

Social/Events

(r)

Warden/Kingston Rd.

Business Space For Lease

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

Suitable for store, office, storage or any business facing Kingston Rd. About 1000 sq ft & 2000 sq ft First floor with basement.

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

416 838-2949 after 1:00 pm

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

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Personal Care

Apartment/ Home for Rent

Chalet Beauty Bar

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

(near Coxwell)

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

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

416-466-3766

The

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)

MD needs access to a medical treatment room with table, to see cosmetic clients on an as needed basis.

Please call Cathy at (10)

(8/15)

New professionally installed kitchens.

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

416-856-4774

(r)

Camping Gear For Sale Never used Nemo Losi 3P tent, ground tarp, tent liner.

Escort twin air bed, misc. accessories Asking $300 for everything

Call Gail 416-686-6828 gailwind@ymail.com

(10)

5 Female Golden Retriever Puppies Parents Documented Health Clearances Vet Check, First Shots, Worming CKC Registered and Microchip Home Raised with Care Available to Caring Pet Homes Mid-August $850 Call Mary Benson (705) 324-0698 (10)

Wanted

(13r)

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.

Debra 416-693-6111

(13r)

EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT

416-691-7556

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (10)

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,

(3/15)

416-691-6893

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

(r)

ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE

COZY SUITES INN Private Suites Kitchen/Fireplace “Trip Advisor Approved” (r)

Out-of-Town

1537 O’Connor Drive

(r)

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

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

Small 3 Bedroom Cottage

Book Your Winter Vacation Home Now in Beautiful Tropical Costa Rica

• serene, secluded, safe • tropical garden, birds, rain forest, monkeys • near Jaco, amenities, beaches, surfing • house, equipped kitchen, sleeps 6, terrace, pool • suits retirees, honeymooners, families, couples, singles • US $100/night, $500/week, $1,500/month

nc_elic@hotmail.com www.neilsplaceincostarica.com (11)

PC/MAC SUPPORT

647.281.3084

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

416-463-6330

(r)

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty.

Home Consultations $30

416-357-1467

http://homecomputercare.ca

(22/15)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Peaceful, waterfront island cottage 3 bedrooms Sandy beaches, trails No smokers; pets welcome. Car ferry. $975 weekly - August-September Info: emma.gregory@hotmail.com (10)

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 & Network Support

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

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

647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7 (10r)

(10)

Home office & Small business Hardware & Software Support Networking, PC & Mac Cloud Services, Web Site Design

416-438-6360

(10)

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

416-694-6241

(r)

Organizing, Decluttering, Home Staging, Packing, Moving, Unpacking *Specializing in hoarding and difficult transitions*

There’s no task too big or small, we do it all!

Call Gillian for a free consultation

416 319 7722

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Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

(r)

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates.

No service charges.

(12)

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

(11)

WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION

(r)

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

(r)

MR. FIX-IT 10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work.

Randall 416-450-0599 email:MRFIXIT@rogers.com

(10)

CLEVER DISPOSAL &

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

416-624-3837

(r)

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

BEACH WINDOW CLEANING

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

& EAVESTROUGHS

416-691-8503

WAYNE&SON

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

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Home Decor

BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

MON-SAT 10-10

416-568-7276

Vienna Upholstery

(10.)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

2358 Kingston Rd. (w. of Midland)

416-698-9000

(19)

GARBAGE REMOVAL

(r)

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • firewood available Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

416-820-1527

(12)

BLIND AMBITION EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL Custom Window Coverings 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

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

For estimate call

647-899-9074

(r)

Fabrications

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (10.)

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

(r)

HOME DOWNSIZING & TRANSITION SERVICES

416-265-7979

(12)

HOME COMPUTER CARE

(10)

416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.

(r)

?NEED HELP?

LeeAnn 416-461-1493

CALL MARY OR JOHN

OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS

416-690-8673

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

for rent on a shared property on Lake Muskoka near Gravenhurst $100/night No pets please.

Call 416-694-6070 or 416-825-6070 (10)

416-902-5606

416-759-2219

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

416-420-8696

Many other domestic items

Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

Cut out the middle man.

Industry insider with access to discounts on fixtures and accessories available for decor and design jobs.

MINIMUM LOAD $60

KLEEN WINDOWS

g o o d o n p a per

HIRE THE LIGHTING EXPERT YOUR DESIGNER CONSULTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Call 416-648-4410

We m a k e yo u look

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REG’S APPLIANCE

music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or

-Consultation and Full Report -Showcasing Your Home -Design and Decor Services CALL 416-219-9569 www.oohlalahomestaging.ca

General Services

www.regsappliance.com

We buy! - We pay cash!

HOME STAGING & DESIGN

Household Services

THE PRINTING HOUSE

LARGE CANNONBALL PINE BEDROOM SET King/queen bed with headboard approx 6” high, blanket roll footboard and 2 side slats. $950 PINE TRIPLE DRESSER w/oval mirror, 2 small drawers on top with white ceramic knobs. $375

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

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416-461-9685

Suite Lovat

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

Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store

@ 191 Kenilworth

judyrauliuk@gmail.com

Call Kurban

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves.

Fast, friendly service.

Good rates.

FURNISHED

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

Collector’s Treasures

19th century PHOTOS, collectible CAMERAS, viewmaster reels, vintage POSTCARDS & photo ALBUMS, SPORTS memorabilia 33rpm ALBUMS & more.

Plus BOOKS on photography, sports & kids classics, antiquarian and early Reader’s Digest.

Ideal for Small Businesses Quality work, reasonable rates, references available.

Office Services

For Sale

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

Danforth & Woodbine

(10)

K.V.’s Bookkeeping Services

Bed & Breakfast

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

2-br + den for short term rental

416-902-5606

416-878-4319

S. Georgian Bay

BEST IN THE BEACH Next Deadline August 19th

Wanted to Rent

(r)

WILKINSON

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

(10)

Pets Paradise

Harding & King

1562 Queen St. E.

for further info

www.cozysuites.com

416-690-2880

Convert VIDEO to DVD

Please call 647-203-4792

(r)

-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

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

Bright furnished 2 BEDROOM with balcony overlooking lake.

Avail. Oct-Feb 2015 (possibly longer) Mature female, non-smoker, must be cat lover. Rent negotiable for cat sitting. Refs.

416-699-0589 or 416-998-8789

Commercial Space for Rent

Volunteers

or

Training & Job Placement Agency Hairstyling and Skin care Government funded program 416•690•2454 Hairstylists & Estheticians Wanted (10)

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Colour photo + 25 words Size: 1.5” w x 2”h Rate: $35 (HST included) Call 416-698-1164 x 26

Beech and Pine: 1 Bedroom apartment on quiet street includes new IKEA kitchen, all utilities, cable, internet, laundry, air conditioning, deck, access to backyard and parking. No smoking or pets. Close to Queen. $1,250 416-564-8358 (10)

Short-term/to share

TRENDSETTERS

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

(10)

Shared Accommodation

Employment Opportunities

$125

4 original THONET BENTWOOD ARM CHAIRS in golden wood with rattan seats. Over 100 years old. $300 each

Block this size

$

CHANDELIER, 5 lights, handsome bronze

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

Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

(11)

A-TEAM WINDOW CLEANING Window and Eaves Cleaning Your satisfaction guaranteed 647-924-8532 416-698-4345

(10.)

Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services Assists individuals and families in the Greater Toronto Area wishing to downsize, move or disperse\ of estate effects and property.

(r)

416.465.2424

teddservices@gmail.com

(11)

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

CAMPBELL CREW

STUDENTS WILL AID IN CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, LANDSCAPING, YARD AND WINDOW CLEANING, MOVING ASSISTANCE. GOOD RATES; NO JOB TOO SMALL.

RYAN 647-924-8532 416-698-4345

(10)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

AND

rileyswindowcleaning.com

(r)

CLEANING LADIES

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

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

Contact Irena

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

(15)

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

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

(11)

SMALL JOBS * FAIR PRICE Give us your to do list!

* Clogged Drains * Backsplashes * Furniture Assembly * Holes in walls Honest, Friendly, Fair * Free Estimates * Insured (647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca (15)

(416) 825-9705

(11)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -WEEKLY/BI WEEKLY LAWN CUTTING -PROPERTY CLEANING -EAVESTROUGH CLEANING

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(11)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (11)

HOUSECLEANING

Home Cellular Automation

Connecting your cell phone to your home!! * Interior/exterior lighting * Security systems * Home theater/audio * Free Estimates * Insured (647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca

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Have you seen your floors lately?

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON

Pet Services

Personalized Residential Housekeeping 30 yrs. experience. References

PAWS SIT STAY

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

WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? 647 886 8303

(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

(12)

Pet Minding

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

647 980 4973

(10)

glen’s home cleaning The benefit of having a home cleaner is obvious.

Hiring a small devoted cleaning service is smart!

(10)

BOOTHY’S

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (16)

Serving Beach/EY for 15 years

ALONE AT HOME PET CARE

(10)

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

NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEANER

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 (12)

Serving for 20 years Houses • Apts • Condos Moving in • Moving out

Cleaning Services ULTRA

STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT 416-567-3205

(12)

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

Call 416-783-3434

*Bonded*

(21/15)

*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

416-729-2077 cell

(15)

Feeling overwhelmed? I can help.

From cleaning to organizing in your home. Reasonable rates.

Contact Gigi: (10)

Music

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19)

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • end of year 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 (10)

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

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects.

Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (21/15) Kim Rauch B.Ed.

Head Start Tutors

• One on one tutoring for grades 3-12.

• Specialized summer programs available to help ‘bridge the gap’ to help students get off to an excellent start in September.

• Serving the Beach for over 15 years.

• Conveniently located.

416-272-9589 headstarttutors@rogers.co

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

Professional Recording Artist and instructor providing vocal lessons and coaching in all styles.

Piano, vocal, guitar and theory instruction available in Studio.

All ages. Inquire about in home services.

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416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

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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

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PIANO TEACHER Susan Kohlhepp 416-690-2289 sjkohlhepp@hotmail.com

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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! See our ad page 9

(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 • BABY TIME MON 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

Hands in the Earth Home Childcare.

Nurturing home child care devoted to the magic of childhood. With preschool program that values child development. Flexible hours and competitive rates.

Handsintheearthpreschool@ gmail.com (647) 637-6724 (10)

Garden & Tree BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -LAWN CUTTING -PROPERTY CLEANING - HEDGE TRIMMING -FERTILIZING & SEEDING - EAVESTROUGH CLEANING

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(11)

Garden Five-O Garden Design & Service

SEASONAL • Clean-up • Planting • Containers Weekly & biweekly maintenance

Juli 416-994-6701

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

(13)

We have a beautiful space located just east of Gerrard and Woodbine.

Excellent programming and organic lunches are served!

Servicing children from toddler to 5 yrs.

For more information please call (17)

20+ yrs experience in Beaches Availability: Full time, shared or pick-up/drop-off for school aged kids Ages: Infants to 12 year olds Contact Marzieh Bahadori at

(11)

Affordable before and after school care available for ages 6 - 12. Pick ups from Balmy Beach and St. Denis schools.

Extended hours available.

Great references; 20 years experience.

Snacks, activities and homework supervision. September start.

(13)

SERVICES INCLUDE: •Natural Stone & Interlock • Custom Woodwork Decks & Fencing • Planting Schemes of Formal & Natural Beauty Call The Professionals

289-830-1562

www.traditionallandscapes.ca

(r)

TRADITIONAL & PERIOD LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS

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(11)

Mowing • Planting • Seeding Proper Pruning of Shrubs & small trees Small carpentry & Interlock repair jobs Yard clean-ups and challenging jobs all done with care for your property and the environment!

(10)

Karen for the Garden Garden clean-ups, planting, pruning, weeding and ongoing maintenance.

Call Karen or Lisa 416 691 5978 karenforthegarden@primus.ca (11)

LITTLE WEED

(10)

Landscapers

“Always on Time and on Budget”

289-830-1562

www.traditionallandscapes.ca

(r)

KIM PRICE Landscape Design

416-693-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

416-699-8575

(12)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and one time visits available)

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(11)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding

647-210-LAWN (5296)

IDEAL

LANDSCAPING

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS (16)

STONESCAPE 25 yrs experience

Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding

416-821-4065

Neighborhood Gardening Unbelievably Affordable

Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved

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

(10.)

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

Call Andre 416-422-4864

(11)

Accurate work & reasonable rates

www.BestWayToMove.com (10r)

*MOVE MEN*

$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr.

One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (10r) Starting from $34.00 *Packing supplies & services * Local moving * Long distance moving * Storage * Licensed & Insured

416-944-2018 www.atmsmovingsystems.com BBB Accredited Business

(10)

Powell MOVING CO. Big & Small Moves • Offices

Reliable Service • Pick-up & Delivery Toronto - Ajax

www.powellmovingtoronto.com (11)

Painters (11)

Gardens Ideas Designs Results Two certified garden designers will coach you on improving your garden or provide design services to redo your garden completely.

Either way, your garden will be transformed.

(10)

Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business

416-690-3890

larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

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PROWAY

PAINTING & DECORATING

416-288-1499

Lisa (416) 698-2187 corridge@rogers.com

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416.797.6731 (12)

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

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BEACHES LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Green Apple Landscaping

HIGH QUALITY, LED LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR TREES, PATHWAYS AND DECKS. DESIGN AND INSTALLATION. DC LIGHTING ON HOMESTARS FOR REVIEWS.

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 (r)

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

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

STUDIO 1

CARTAGE & STORAGE

416 457-5507

Innovative solutions for your outdoor living space through design & installation

www.greenapple.ca

(10)

“Big Small... We Move It All!“

(11)

Award Winning Design & Build

www.greenapple.ca

All Season Movers

ATMS MOVING SYSTEMS

LISA ORRIDGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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

REASONABLE RATES

Watch our videos at

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

647-828-2468

A.S.M. MOVERS

416-999-MOVE (6683)

Scotstone

rickscape@hotmail.com

www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (19)

Call Hakan: 416

WE MOVE FOR LESS!

(17/15)

416-439-6639

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

416-690-1356

Serving the Beach For 20 Years!

• Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. HARRY

(10)

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

(17)

647-999-8617

Green Apple Landscaping

Ryan 647-380-9722

Movers

Contact: Tim Conway

GARDENING SERVICES $20/hour 647-891-8062 Vivien vivienlittleweed@gmail.com

Nash Landscaping

Call now for all your landscaping needs. I offer lawn cutting, gardens, pruning, weeding, planting.

Also junk removal and more.

Free estimate. Fast friendly service.

The Professionals since 1971

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (13)

647-766-7875

25

COMPLETE ONE STOP SERVICE FREE CONSULTATION & FIXED PRICE QUOTATION (NOT JUST AN ESTIMATE)

Traditional stone walls, steps, paths, patios & interlock.

CLEAN UP • HEDGE TRIMMING LANDSCAPING • PLANTING IN LAWN MOWING • TRIMMING John, Master Gardener

TRADITIONAL & PERIOD LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS

-LAWN CUTTING

(r)

Peek-A-Bears Childcare

Adrianne 647-289-7776

Daycare: Loving, caring, environment.

Daily outings, crafts, story time. Excellent references. Smoke free, pet friendly. Wendy 647-466-0435 (11)

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours.

Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

416-391-2798

Call/text Judy 647-281-2822 (14)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

or m.afrozb@gmail.com

Welcome to my Home!

Experienced loving mom who enjoys teaching children through music, has ONE OPENING AVAILABLE. Our days include age appropriate learning activities, circle/story times, introduction to French, montly learning themes, crafts, outdoor play and cuddles.

Healthy organic meals, CPR certified and great references.

VICTORIA GARDENING

Caregiver

BRENDA CAROL

VOCAL LESSONS

(12)

cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation

Bilingual School

Eloise at 416.691.5799

Ph: 416-693-5272

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE

Ted Reeve Arena

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

Over 20 yrs experience, fun loving, reliable.

Close to library, Beaches Rec Center, parks, drop-in center. CPR, daily outing.

Reasonable rate, receipts.

Excellent references.

(11)

(416) 690-0102

Scarboro Music

(r)

Tutoring

184 MAIN ST. across from

Bach to ROCK

brendacarol.com 416-467-7959

Passion for music? Piano teacher available, Hons A.R.C.T. graduate to teach all musical styles: classical, pop, folk, rock, musicals, movie soundtracks and more. All ages welcome. In home lessons available.

416-570-3886 Michellelecce2@gmail.com www.michellelecce.com (11)

CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Sister Act

(416) 699-8333

(12)

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

We teach it all!

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-839-1351

info@goproguitar.com

Call 416-698-0750

Free Estimate

647-208-0329

Rob Hiemstra - GOPROGUITAR

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

Email or 647 710 1418

Barbara 416 389-8120 416 690-0433

Busy Life?

Struggle to find time?

I CAN HELP!

Marlene 416-698-5668

Wednesdays available

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

(19)

LeRoux Froebel

647 390 2374

saramackenziecleans@yahoo.ca

(11)

416-699-3772

Child Care Available

• weekly • bi weekly • monthly

glen@glenshomecleaning.ca facebook.com/glenhomecleaning

APPRAISALS

Guitar For Grown Ups

Experienced

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

HOME DAYCARE

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS

BEACH METRO NEWS

416 254-0119

Ontario Flora

(13)

Landscape design, maintenance.

Contemporary, lush eco-gardens with native plants added.

Best curb appeal.

416 964 0201 info@ontarioflora.ca www.ontarioflora.ca (11)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(11)

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

(14)

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BEACH METRO NEWS

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

Dianne 416 699 5070

(21/15)

Paolo’s Painting Interior and Exterior

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

416-854-4360

(19)

HARM’S PAINTING NEW BRIGHT PAINTING

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

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

(17)

PAINTER GIRLS Interior/Exterior Straight Painting/Faux Finishes Venetial Plaster/Plaster Repairs Wallpaper/Staining

DEPENDABILITY•AFFORDABILITY QUALITY•ATTENTION TO DETAIL Call now for free quote 416-702-5874

When you want the job done right, call a girl! (10)

Simone’s Painting and Renovations

Professional work with a personal touch.

Free estimates.

416-578-1221 (10)

RH PAINTING

- Free Estimates - Interior/Exterior Painting, Staining, Metallic Surfaces - Fully Trained/Insured, BBB accredited - 3 Year Written Guarantee - National Multiple Sclerosis Sponsor - Committed to the Beaches

690-8533 Lic. #P-15099

(r)

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(10r)

Professional Painting Quality Work 25 Years Experience FREE ESTIMATES

Dennis MacFarlane

647-968-7122

(11)

JIM’S PAINTING

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

(10)

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

647 401 7970

(12)

HUGO’S PAINTING

20 years experience Real painting Clean, no mess Excellent quality Residential, interior & exterior Free estimates

Call 416 824-2957

(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)

TOM DAY

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

Call the professionals 416-480-0622

(11)

Cascade Plumbing “Quick and reliable service”

All types of plumbing services!

“Drain cleaning and Power Washing Camera inspections with locator” We take emergency calls!

Affordable rates.

(11)

PLUMBING PROBLEMS ??

DRAINS • SINKS TOILETS • LEAKS FAUCETS • TAPS $25 OFF ANY SERVICE W/THIS AD Call Rickey Rooter (10.)

ATLANTIS PLUMBING DRAINS

(11)

Masterpiece Painters

RPS PLUMBING & HEATING Repairs * New Installs Drains * Alterations All Work Guaranteed Call us: 416-558-8453 (11)

Cascade Plumbing Waterproofing Specialist We provide basement waterproofing for external and internal homeowners with a full line of service.

Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (15)

Classic Skills - Contemporary Results

Colouring the Beach for 10 years, Interior & Exterior Gyproc and Trim Repair, Colour Consultations, Faux Finishes and Decorative Treatments.

No Job Too Small. Free Written Quotes (11)

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

(14)

Master Electrician ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

Custom Mouldings Trims & Doors *Free Estimates *Insured

(r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC (15)

www.beachmetro.com

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

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

Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221

(11)

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 (10.)

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations Call Marc 416-910-1235 (10)

(16)

THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers

CITY WIDE ROOFING

Carpenters

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19/14)

KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING

Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets.

Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.

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

(r)

Built-in-Cabinets

•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units Bill Watson 416-690-9564 cell 647-283-0095 (19.)

Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach

416-694-7402

(9)

THE ROOF

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

G. LOCKE

(6/15)

Glenn 416 837 9298

• REBUILD • RESTORE • REPAIR 10% off Call Richard 416-265-4351 (10)

DESIGN + BUILD CUSTOM CEDAR, JAPANESE STYLES MULTILEVELS, ARBOURS, FENCES LANDSCAPING SERVICES (10)

Roofers

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

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

(12)

ROOFING REPAIRS Andrew Call or Text

647-206-3376 (15)

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

Flat Roof Specialists Shingle Roofing Roof Top Decks Residential & Commercial Family Owned Over 30 Years Seniors Discount

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

(17)

Trades

(r)

HANDYMAN •CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

Marc 416-617-7205

(11)

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems

(r)

416-999-2333

(11)

YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

(15)

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

(11)

Hardwood Flooring Give your floors a new beginning!!!

(11) Free Estimates

STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

Jack of All Trades

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

Jack 416-278-5328

(19)

Scotstone

Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork Repairs and new builds, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com (r)

Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”

WEBSTER CONTRACTING INC. 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (11)

Free estimates!

(r)

(r)

CONCRETE WORK

Lowering Basement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains (r)

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 (13)

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

www.scotstonecontracting.com Licensed masonry contractor

Call Scott 416.858.2452

(13)

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

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

416 660 4721

(16)

SHIP SHAPE Home Improvements QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT DECKS, FENCES AND LOTS MORE ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES

Jack 416-278-5328

(10)

Simone’s Painting and Renovations

Professional work with a personal touch.

Free estimates.

416-578-1221 (10)

EXPERT TILE INSTALLER Marble*Porcelain Limestone*Glass

Reasonable pricing All work guaranteed Peter 416-558-8453

(11)

JD MASONRY

40 Years Established in the GTA / Beach

BRICK, BLOCK, STONEWORK CONCRETE REPAIR/BUILD CHIMNEY/TUCKPOINTING

www.tradeprocontractors.com

416 738-2119

416-752-1585

(r)

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

(r)

www.handydan.ws

TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS

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

Call today for free estimate

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

416-463-9331 (r)

GNOMEWORKS

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

HEATING & AIR

BERGERON ROOFING

416-466-9025

(r)

416-917-5990

(10.)

PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA

416-375-5191

CLIMATE KING

416-691-8693

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

(r)

No Roofing, siding, eaves or masonry repair or replacement project is too small. Call our roofing contractor alliance! We dispatch pre-qualified independent contractors who offer 10 year workmanship warranties and have legal businesses, WSIB and liability insurance. License #B-21792

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations.

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

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

Dan 416-699-2728

(18)

SILVERBIRCH

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

Mark Denington

COXWELL ROOFING

Met. Lic. B-8357

Fixerontheroof.com

“oftentimes, a repair is all you really need”

(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)

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

647-457-0748

(13)

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

647-606-5662 416-690-0726

UNITED ROOFING

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES CABINETRY, BUILT-INS INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

Repair - Reno - Restore

For all your roofing needs

(19)

WET BASEMENT ?

the handyman

BEACHES ROOFING

647-350-1222

(r)

Handy Dan

WHISPERER

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

KINGSTON RD ROOFING

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

416-691-8241

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

Flat Roofs and Shingles Aluminum Siding • Fascia Soffit Sky Lights • Eavestrough

Licensed + Insured • 30 yrs experience (16)

with attention to detail

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

Flooring Installer

GENERAL CONTRACTING

ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship

(r)

Innerspace

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

647-979-5652

MANUEL 416-727-1900

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

416-659-7003

(r)

MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

Lic. & Ins.

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

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

We keep you dry from top to bottom

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

Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

416-690-1630

416-698-2613

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

Electrical

MARIO 416-690-1315

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

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

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

COMPANY

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

BEACH RENOVATIONS

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

CUSTOM CEDAR DECKS

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

free estimates

PAINTING PROS Interior/Exterior

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

FENCES DECKS

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

ESA LIC# 7002668

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all

&

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

CELL 416-875-5781

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

Electricians

Family owned over 30 years Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial (10.)

Seniors Discount

(r)

& WATER PROOFING

(11)

UNITED PAINTING & RENOVATIONS 647-457-0748

Lic: 7006786

POWER

Tel. 416-569-2181

Queen St. Roofing

Electric

416-699-3005

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

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

ACE

(22/15)

ECRA/ESA#7003913•ACP approved (18)

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-267-3241 Ecofriendlypainting.ca FREE estimates.

Negotiable & Clean Mission: To provide Good Painting by Good People

(r)

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

&

SINCE 1974

416-690-0173

Cell 416-529-5426

SISK ELECTRIC CO. LTD.

LTD

416-999-3594

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

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS (15)

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

**Licensed**

Painting & Decorating

(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

Call Paul at 416 602 2128

COLOUR CREEK

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Bottoms Up, cont’d. from Page 21 Several methods exist to make a beer “light”: higher fermentation temperatures, ways of handling the barley mash, the use of rice and wheat, the use of specific enzymes, or simply watering it down. Regarding flavour, I personally find “light” beer generally maintains much more of the flavour of the original than does its counterpart in wine. In fact, there is even non-alcoholic beer on the market, containing less than 0.5 per cent. The alcohol is usually removed after the brewing process by such things as vacuum distillation, reverse osmosis, evaporation, or by the removal of yeast before fermentation is complete. One of my favourites that contains no alcohol whatsoever is Becks.

Finally, there are spirits. Although spirits contain more calories because of the higher alcohol, it’s really the mixers in cocktails and such that add the most calories. If you’re looking for light versions, products such as Skinny Girl exist.

These preassembled cocktails and sprits are naturally sweetened with lower calories and reduced alcohol, and are very popular today. Of course, if you’re into liqueurs that contain added sugar or cream, then the calories are through the roof.

The bottom line here is this. You could easily vie for any of these light imbibes.

Just keep in mind that because they are light, you still can’t go overboard drinking them excessively or their calorie reduced concept, not to mention alcohol content, is shot. Whether you go “light” or not, the best approach is to simply limit your consumption, stick to those that aren’t sweet and, if using a mixer, make it a sugar-free one or use soda water or plain water.

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Youth awards, cont’d. from Page 1 Along with Haider and Kayembe, Malvern Collegiate grad Kendall Mar was a top student who got involved in several school groups, yet she made time to help the wider community.

Besides volunteering as a counsellor at Community Centre 55, Mar was a leading member of Malvern’s contribution to the Kizuna project, a student exchange with high schools in Japan.

In Sendai, Mar heard about the many students her age who suffered great losses in the 2011 tsunami. Back in Canada, she led a campaign that raised more than $4,000 for scholarships that support Japanese students whose futures were put in jeopardy by the disaster.

Mar said she felt privileged to win the award, adding that it would go to good use this fall as she starts a psychology degree and strives toward a career in medicine.

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Contradictory signage and ongoing pet discussions aside, our East End is pretty special in terms of its beach quality. Of Canada’s 24 accredited beaches and four marinas, Toronto boasts eight Blue Flag beaches between the Islands and Bluffer’s Park. Worldwide, 3,203 beaches and 646 marinas in 48 countries have Blue Fag status.

In theory, Canada could have far more accredited beaches as the country with the longest coastline (more than 200,000 km by most measures).

That said, our rugged, remote, and arctic coastlines do not necessarily offer a large number of bathing beaches, whereas the smaller, warmer, and more favourable seafront geographies of France and Greece have over 300 Blue Flag beaches each!

Our marvellous beaches are only as nice

as we treat them. As someone famously said, common sense is not that common. So here are a few friendly reminders on how to do our part: • Dogs: As mentioned above, NO dogs are allowed on the beach from April until October; not even after daylight and typical bathing hours, and regardless of whether they are on a leash (the dogs, not the human bathers).

• Garbage: Similar to the eco-tourism mantra to “Take only photographs, leave only footprints,” there is no need for garbage to be on the beach, ever. Any food wrappers and beverage containers brought onto the sand should leave with you.

• Fishing: Discarded fishing lines continue to wreak havoc on marine life. A friend and local sailor recently witnessed a rescue of

a Canada goose with fishing line firmly entangled around its beak and severely cutting its tongue. Its rescuers used pliers to free the animal. Hopefully the bird will recover and survive.

• Boats: Runoff and spills from fuelling boats should of course be avoided at all cost.

• At home: Water from streets and driveways ends up in the lake, as do the soap suds you rinse off your car after a street-side or driveway wash. Use biodegradable cleaners or better yet, go to a car wash station where runoff is treated appropriately.

On your next walk along the lake, spot our blue flags and accompanying signage and think about how lucky we are to have easy access to four Blue Flag areas in the East End at Cherry Beach, Woodbine Park Beach, Kew-Balmy Beach, and Bluffer’s Park.

Money, Life and Law

On home inspections and sales tactics

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he business of selling real estate has evolved through the years, in step with the changing demands of society and influenced by advances in technology. The actual process of listing and marketing a house is quicker and easier for sellers, although it can be argued that the process of buying might not be considered quick or easy in this market.

The act of making an offer on a property has changed with the practice of delaying offers, with the intent to create multiple offers and to secure a firm offer without conditions. This deliberate effort by the seller and listing agent has several elements. These include an artificially low list price, and the ever more common use of pre-listing home inspections, aimed at securing firm offers without a home inspection clause.

Home inspections can be valuable to buyers, as they allow a third party of the buyer’s choice to check over the home, ensuring there are no substantial issues.

As well, a home inspection condition allows potential buyers to walk through the home with the inspector to learn about the house, its mechanical features, and good upkeep techniques. Agents should join in during the inspection, to learn more about homes. In an area like the Beach, this inthe-field training serves agents well. It also provides a record of the house at the time of sale – good for both buyers and sellers.

About a decade ago, when the market really started heating up, the concept of buyers performing a pre-offer home (and termite!) inspection shifted into the buying and offer process. The idea was that a firm unconditional offer was more attractive than a competing conditional offer for a higher price.

Then the practice of deliberately low-balling the listing price to attract more offers

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Real Estate…Beach Wise started. Many buyers became disillusioned when they added up the wasted money and time they’d spent on these pre-offer home inspections, only to find that it really came down to the price.

In the last three years it has become more common for listing agents or sellers to conduct a pre-listing home inspection, and make this available to buyers. Used frequently in the first-time buyer market, the aim is to entice buyers to submit an unconditional firm offer, based on the fact that a home inspection has already been conducted. This is supposed to save the buyer a $350 to $500 home inspection if, ultimately, their offer is not accepted.

But why should buyers trust the accuracy of a home inspection completed by a home inspector they know nothing about, and whose services were paid for by the listing agent or seller?

Other questions could be raised too. Was the home inspection completed before or after the staging (if any), including repairs and painting of ceilings and basement walls and floors? Has the inspector identified damage by powderpost beetles, carpenter ants, or termites? Did the home inspector diligently check for knob and tube wiring even if the listing agent or seller indicated that the whole house had been properly rewired?

Closely read the fine print in the inspection report, the pre-printed clauses in the offer, and the Schedule B. It’ll be tough to find fault with someone should you discover

problems later on. There are good home inspectors and bad ones, much like in any other profession, including real estate.

The best solution if you’re using the pre-list home inspection is to ask questions and read the whole inspection report, not just the summary, together with your agent. You’ll quickly find out if your agent is competent regarding home inspections.

Look up the inspector and the company and try to find out their experience and credentials, and whether they are experienced with homes in the area. Call the home inspector yourself. A reputable home inspector should be happy to speak to you. Ask how the wiring, plumbing, drains, roof, and heating/ cooling system were checked. Ask if the listing agent or seller were present during the inspection.

You could ask too about their availability to come back to the home, because you may be able to insert a 24-hour inspection clause based on using the same inspector. The seller and listing agent should be secure having that same inspector back.

Ask who paid for the inspection, and whether or not the seller actually read and signed off on the accuracy of the report. A simple clause can be submitted into the offer specifying this. If the home was recently renovated, ask about permits and who completed the work. Call local pest control companies in the area and see if any work (specifically for termites) was completed on the house or within the immediate area.

Finally, don’t be pushed into a firm offer. If you’re at all unsure, insert a home inspection clause and let the chips fall where they may. In most cases, it’ll be about the money in the end.

Have a safe and wonderful summer! Take care.

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