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HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

FALL ISSUE 2011

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HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

Features 16 from a birder’s eye view

By Kiva Bottero CCFEW monthly bird walk provides an educational sights and sound experience.

17 Humber heroes

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cover Story

By Megan Ng The next wave of the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project is full stream ahead for the fall.

By Megan Ng Phil Samis keeps his eye on the prize, power playing through life and on the ice.

28 Photo contest Humber Happenings extends the deadline to accomodate the postal strike’s delays.

30 What’s in a sign?

By Melissa Whetstone The art of communicating with babies before they learn to speak.

31 An audi-ible message

By Megan Ng Queensway Volkswagen Audi’s philanthropic mandate spreads across the community.

32 taste of humber

By Megan Ng Locally-grown food dishes with global inspirations produced at Earth Bloor West.

34 Good cooking

By Damon Ulmi Savory French appetizers for your next holiday event.

Humber Happenings A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

fall issue 2011

Branching Out East Shoreline construction continues in the fall.

thE nExt wavE

Mimico waterfront Linear Project.

dOwn tO Earth

Farm fresh dishes from Earth Bloor west.

tEE OFF

hBSCa swings for another great year.

Cover photo by Tomas Rose.

Tomas was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and has lived in Canada since 1975. He believes the art of taking a good photograph never changes and notes some of his best photos were taken within two kilometres of his Etobicoke home. The cover image, “When the Autumn Weather Turns the Leaves to Gold,” was inspired by “September Song” by Frank Sinatra. The path featured in the photo is parallel to Thirteenth St. and located in Colonel Samuel Smith Park.

35 The catered ingredients Renowned caterer and chef Carlos Fuenmayor shares his top catering tips.

50 fun page A crossword puzzle on the contents of the fall 2011 issue and photo find.

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kitchen party series

By Megan Ng Building developer Davies Smith Developments serves community fun and food at Eleven Superior.

our community 8 president’s message

By Judi Richter-Jacobs The Core Services Review: How will it affect our community?

10 news The Comedy of Errors gets it right, new store on Marine Parade Drive and much more.

13 Condo taxation part I

By Judi Richter-Jacobs HBSCA begins research and analysis of condo taxes.

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living tribute

By Angie Chiu HBSCA commemorates a beloved member of the community.

19 HBSCA’S GOLF TOURNAMENT

By Megan Ng The annual community fundraiser tees off for another year.

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48 FALL events calendar Event and community listings from September to November.

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40 winesights

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42 vitality to the core

By Guy Dufour Your feedback is important to us. We welcome feedback on anything you see in Humber Happenings. Have a story idea or photo to share?

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Give Thanks

Harvest some of your time this season to support community service projects in your neighbourhood.

by Megan Ng

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s I go through some of the amazing photo contest submissions, I’m feeling fortunate for the natural, beautiful landscapes that surround us this fall. (By the way, we’ve extended the photo contest to accommodate the delayed delivery from the Canada Post strike. See inside for more details.)

At this year’s HBSCA annual golf tournament, I had the opportunity to visit one of GTA’s most picturesque golf courses. It was a picture perfect day paired with blue skies and warm temperatures.

At the lunch reception, guest of honour and Etobicoke-Lakeshore icon, Jean Augustine, also felt the positive spirit and appreciated the scenic view.

She reminded us of those struggling in Africa and Haiti where beautiful days like the one we were in the midst of are hard to experience when people don’t have basics needs such as safe shelter and clean water. In respect of this, Jean asked everyone to donate the same amount they spent on their drinks to a small pool of funds we could donate to those in need.

It was a small gesture on Jean’s part, but I believe it impacted everyone there, myself included, in a huge way.

I hope that in the upcoming season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, everyone will take some time to not only stop and appreciate all the wonderment and natural beauty that surrounds us, but also contribute your time or put money aside for others.

In this issue, we highlight some of the charitable work that the folks at 6 HumberBayShores.org

Queensway Volkswagen Audi have done over the years for the community. I hope the story provides some inspiration. A good example of where you can lend a hand is at St. Margaret’s Out of the Cold Program, which runs from November to April.

On another note, our staff is currently working to provide Humber Happenings readers with more online access. The website will include photo galleries from events we attend, HBSCA updates, local services updates and news.

We’re also working on a survey to learn more about what you’d like to read or see more of in Humber Happenings. Be sure to check out our launch in the fall at humberhappenings.ca.

Finally, I want to recognize HBSCA president, Judi Richter-Jacobs for the terrific work and countless hours of dedication and service she has provided the Humber Bay Shores community over the years.

This issue is Judi’s last issue as president. She will continue to play an integral role in the HBSCA, leading community projects and developments such as fair taxation in condominiums.

HBSCA and Humber Happenings wishes Judi continued success in her upcoming endeavours. We look forward to working with Judi on community issues in the future. HH

Megan Ng is the editor of Humber Happenings magazine and can be reached by email at humberhappenings@ mediamatters.ca or by phone at 905-370-0101.

Fall Issue 2011 Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association Board of Directors President Judi Richter-Jacobs, Players Club Vice President Jim Reekie, Palace Place Treasurer Malcolm Gonsalves, Voyageur I & II Secretary Laura Nash, Marina del Rey- Ph. I, II, III Past President Leo Blindenbach, Grenadier Landing Jim Lord, Palace Pier (Ex-officio) Director Tom Arkay, Palace Pier Director Don Henderson, Bal Harbour Director Sharon Jazzar, Newport Beach Director Mary Knuff, Grenadier Landing Director Tim Owen, Grand Harbour Director Jay Perry, Nevis Director Simone Purboo, Explorer Director Milai Sousa, Waterford Strategic Planning Initiative Coordinators Planning & Infrastructure Jim Reekie Building Community Judi Richter-Jacobs Communications & Outreach Jay Perry Email Board Members at hbscaboard@rogers.com

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The Core Services Review:

How Will It Affect Our Community?

by Judi Richter-Jacobs

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ver recent months, we have become aware that our expansive green, natural spaces and peaceful vistas are being threatened, given that we are dependent on the City of Toronto for the establishment and maintenance of our community’s infrastructure and services.

If you have followed the news and community bulletins, you’d have noticed the policy changes and program reform initiatives that are being considered at City Hall. These could well have a direct impact on our homes, our pocket books and our lifestyle.

To address Toronto’s 2012 budget gap of $774 million, the City Council launched a review of all of its core services and implemented a multi-year financial planning process. As part of this Core Service Review, the City developed a public consultation plan that was coordinated by the city manager’s office.

The consultation encouraged the public to tell the City their priorities and what they wanted considered when making decisions about future services. The consultation plan encouraged public learning and discussion by providing information and questions deemed relevant.

Although many from our community completed surveys to contribute to this process, other input from the former City 8 HumberBayShores.org

of Toronto seems to have, as of now, outweighed the rest of the city.

This summer, the City tabled its reports and recommendations from this review. Essentially, it was determined that not all current services are affordable and some things have to go. When reading the reports in more detail, it is evident that the order of importance of services for a single family home owner is not always the same for a condominium owner.

While it is important to acknowledge the differences and choices people make on their living or home style options, the differences and needs of all constituents should be respected by the City in determining changes to service delivery. It should also reflect the contributions made through property taxes and the arguably unfair burden assumed by condominium owners.

One highlight that jumps out from the reports is the recommendation to cut gardens in the park. For many, gardens are the reason why residents choose to live where they do. Some may not realize that when our condominiums were built, money was invested by the developers to create gardens not only for our enjoyment, but for others who visit the area as well. So the idea that these gardens are threatened is of great concern.

A range of other services, often taken for granted as cornerstones of the

community, are also being threatened; one example is our libraries.

If you haven’t read the reports concerning changes planned at City Hall, I encourage you to do so. These reports are all available online, or from the local councillor’s office. Given the size of our community, your comments and perspectives are important. Please submit your comments to clerk@toronto.ca or councillor_grimes@toronto.ca or by letter.

Your comments will make a difference and together we can ensure that our voices are heard in this process.

On a more personal note, I would be remiss if I did not thank the thoughtfulness bestowed by my HBSCA colleagues, and especially Angie Chiu, who organized a commemorative tree planting in memory of my husband, Léon, who died in March.

Words cannot adequately express my thanks and gratitude. I would also like to thank Councillor Grimes, Sheila Paxton and city staff for their support and involvement in this very kind gesture. HH

Judi is the HBSCA president. She brings to the board over 30 years of experience in community building and strategic policy management.

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Marine Parade Drive gets Healthier this Fall Canadian Fine Health Food Group opened their first retail store in the GTA at 3 Marine Parade Dr. in late August. Canadian Fine Health Food will offer a variety of vitamins, supplements, personal care items and pet food.

The owner, Hyung Joon Lee, is excited about the opportunity of having a location in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood.

Full-time Canadian Fine Health Food store clerk, Christine Hwang, said, “The response has been good so far. We are still in the process of receiving our full stock of items, so hopefully by the end of September we will have everything we need to be a complete operating store.”

Lee became aware of the available space at Marine Parade Dr. from his daughter, who is a Humber Bay Shores resident. His first store is located in Niagara Falls, Ont. Operating hours for the store are Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Out of the Cold Program Warming Up in November The Lakeshore Ontario Out of the Cold Program will begin running again in November through April 2012 at the Parish of St. Margaret. The program will take place on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings to provide shelter and warmth to those in need for one night.

As part of the program, free community dinners will be provided to the public on Monday nights and Friday night dinners are on a “pay what you can” basis.

Located at 156 Sixtieth St. (east of Islington Ave. and just north of Lake Shore Blvd. West), the Anglican church is recognized by many in the area as “The Church that Nourishes” because of the many home-cooked meals it provides to the community. St. Margaret has been feeding the homeless, locals and parishioners for over 17 years.

For more information on volunteering or supporting the church, please visit: stmargaretsnewtoronto.ca or call 416-259-2659.

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The Two Palace Condos Duel for a Putting Victory

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by Jim Reekie On a sunny afternoon on July 17, the sky was blue, not a cloud in sight, a light wind blowing off the lake—the perfect setting for the highly contested putting tournament re-match between Palace Place and Palace Pier.

On the putting green, 30 participants from the two properties intensely competed for points and glory, but at the end, the Palace Pier team were declared the winners. With the victory, the Palace Pier team was awarded the unique putting tournament trophy to cherish for the coming year.

Golf pros of note included: Karen Bell from Palace Pier, the overall prize winner; Palace Place best score in the men’s division, lan Lovett and Robert Jack (tie); Palace Pier best score in the men’s division, Jean Marc Pasche; and Palace Place best score in the women’s division, Arienne Arend.

Following the friendly, but competitive tournament, the participants and their spectator guests enjoyed a complimentary barbecue supper on the Palace Pier lawn. Participants received

prizes donated by Palace Pier Restaurant, Jim Reekie from Palace Place and a generous donation of wine by Bell Canada.

Organizers would like to thank the volunteer team from Palace Pier: Norm Merkosky, Charlie Weeks, Erna Volk, Marie Madi, Donna Harris as well as Jim Reekie and Joanne Horn from Palace Place. They also would like to thank Vic Harris of Perkins Mailing for his constant support in marketing and printing of flyers, brochures and tickets.

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The Comedy of Errors Gets it Right in Humber Bay Shores For the past four summers, the Humber River Shakespeare Company has performed plays in outdoor venues across Toronto, entertaining visitors of all ages, rain or shine. The company’s cast and crew spend weeks bringing each production to life, yet performances remain free for the public.

This year was the first occasion the Humber River Shakespeare Company expanded their tour to include Humber Bay Shores.

Despite the hot weather on July 19, turnout for the event Humber Bay residents was a great success.The comwatching The Comedy of Errors performed against pany looks forward to returnthe water. ing to Humber Bay next year.

Next they’ll be working on their winter play, The Christmas Carol. For more information on Humber River Shakespeare Company, visit: humberrivershakespeare. ca or call 416-209-2026.

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Elections Canada has announced the next federal by-election may give voters the added option to vote online.

Based on a report on the May 2011 elections, Canada’s chief electoral officer, Marc Mayrand, said that aside from apathy, inconvenience and administrative barriers are the main contributing factors to preventing Canadians from reaching the polls.

Mayrand adds that they are working on a test pilot for online voting for the 2013 by-elections.

The report also addresses the impact that social media and advanced electronic communication have had on the elections. Currently, the Elections Canada Act does not allow the reporting of polls in one part of the country to another, but with the onset of social media and networking, this rule cannot be enforced nor controlled. Mayrand believes this part of the Act, along with the added method of electronic voting, should be amended to meet the needs and standards of the current Canadian society and lifestyle.

The next run of Ontario elections takes place on October 6, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Advanced polling days are offered from September 26 to 30 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information on the Ontario elections, please visit: wemakevotingeasy.ca or call 1-888-668-8683. For more details on the electronic assessment on voting, please visit: elections.ca and search for “A Comparative Assessment of Electronic Voting.”

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Condominium

Taxation: Part I

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by Judi Richter-Jacobs

or many, buying a condominium and paying high property taxes is just part of the reality of owning a condo. These owners may not consider this from the broad tax revenue to urban density perspective, where municipalities collect revenue from one community like ours to subsidize another. They may also not appreciate that the Ontario Assessment Act does not provide specific categories for condominiums so they continue to be assessed and taxed as a single family residential unit even though condominiums, specifically high-rises, use up much less land area, and accommodate more people on a smaller land footprint than single family homes.

If you live in the Humber Bay Shores area you know all too well that growth in condominium development is increasing at an exponential rate. Some have noted that in the Greater Toronto Area condominiums have exceeded single family residences and it is projected that by 2025 half of the people living in urban areas of Canada will be living in condos. With this kind of growth, it is arguably a major source of revenue for municipalities, and the incentive to change will likely not occur unless condominium communities make their voice heard.

It is noted that the municipality does not have the authority to establish a tax rate for condominiums, without an amendment to the Ontario Assessment Act. In order for that to happen, the condominium communities need to lobby

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for such amendments. With that said, we are aware of a number of municipalities around the province that are working with local chapters of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) to consider service inequities, cost of services and promoting the establishment of a new property class for condominiums.

These communities include Brantford, Markham, Waterloo Region, Hamilton and Halton Region.

The HBSCA is currently involved in obtaining research and analyzing information on this important issue with the plan to present our findings and engage elected officials and candidates in this fall’s provincial election in a town hall meeting on this issue.

To keep informed with this issue, please look out for future town hall meeting notices and for further updates. HH

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Living Tribute

Living Tribute HBSCA tree planting ceremony pays tribute to a beloved member of the community.

by Angie Chiu

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umber Bay Shores Condominium Association’s board of directors honoured the late Léon Jacobs, husband of HBSCA president Judi Richter-Jacobs, on June 8—three months after his passing. The planting of a commemorative red oak tree took place at Humber Bay Park East.

Family and friends, members of HBSCA and MPP Laurel Broten attended the event.

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ning of the ceremony, noting that the location of tree was “absolutely perfect” because of the beautiful area and proximity to her home. She gave an eloquent tribute to her husband as the tree was planted near the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat entrance.

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Judi with MPP Laurel Broten, Jean Augustine and HBSCA members before the tree planting.

where he often walked when he still had the mobility,” Judi shared as she continued to reflect on the significance of the butterflies in relation to her late husband.

“I was awed by the realization of the many forms of symbolism associated with [butterflies] because of their metamorphosis from caterpillars to such beautiful ethereal creatures. They represent hope, courage, personal growth and spiritual rebirth. While

the butterflies look delicate and fragile, they possess tremendous strength, endurance and tenacity. The qualities embodied in the butterfly are among those that Léon also possessed, and these I so very much admired and hold very dear.”

Next to the tree is a plaque with a dedication from Judi that reads, “In memory of Léon Jacobs: a very brave and ever so courageous and caring man and soul mate.”

It is commendable that the City of Toronto Parks Department has a program that allows family and friends to create a living tribThe plaque that ute by planting a tree lies in front of to remember departed the tree. loved ones. The placement is particularly notable since the commemorative tree for Léon is positioned in an area where Judi can watch the tree grow from her home window. HBSCA thanks Councillor Mark Grimes and Sheila Paxton for their assistance in this matter. HH

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From A Birder’s Eye View CCFEW monthly bird watching promises a tranquil and educating sights and sounds experience.

by Kiva Bottero

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rmed with binoculars and cameras, over 40 bird watching enthusiasts gather at Colonel Samuel Smith Park for a free monthly bird walk hosted by the Citizens Concerned About The Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW), an advocacy group formed to safeguard public access to Humber Bay Shores.

The group, led by veteran birder Bob Yukich, heads to the lookout platform on the pond where a few barn swallows treat our eyes to their visually stunning display of acrobatics. Basking in the bright sun on a pleasantly warm day, we watch them dart from side to side, circle and dive through the air as they catch a protein-rich insect lunch. Known as quite a vengeful bird, the unmated male barn swallow sometimes kills the nestlings of a nesting pair.

We proceed to the waterfront where we spot a flock of long-tailed ducks sitting on the calm lake. With an intricate pattern of black, grey and white markings, this duck looks more like a finelypainted sculpture than an actual animal.

Its beauty is not its only remarkable trait; the long-tailed can dive to a depth of 60 metres and is known to spend more time underwater than any other duck.

Many of the mostly middle-aged regular birders cluster into groups, some chatting The bird watching group at the April 2011 bird walk.

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A palm warbler.

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar.

about rare birds they’ve sighted, while others ask questions to the more experienced. Dave has counted as many as 175 birds a year in vicinity of this park, many of them are migratory birds. Toronto serves as a prime destination for migrating birds since it is positioned in the middle of many migration routes. Some migrants stick around for a short time to rest and rejuvenate, while others choose the city as their winter or summer home.

We walk across a large, open field toward the edge of a forest, a prime birding spot since it marks the transition area between two very different terrains. “Keep your eyes on the ground,” Bob warns. A female rufous-sided towhee stands a few metres into the forest, loudly kicking up a storm of leaves as she looks for her next meal.

A palm warbler sings to us. Bob identifies the bird by sound, a difficult skill learned only with years of birding experience. Novices alone would likely have just heard a sound in the sky and walked on. Thanks to our guide we knew what type of bird it was.

“Sharp-shinned hawk,” Dave shouts out. We look up to see this “Sharpie” soar overhead. “That’s good, mark it down,” Bob says, remarking how it is not a common sighting in these parts. Indeed, it was good to see this amazing carnivore.

Despite being only 10 to 14 inches in length, it can eat birds as large as an American robin or ruffed grouse.

After walking through most of the park, we end up near Lake Shore. The remaining birders gather around Bob, who is tallying up the total of birds seen. A total count of 64 species in a couple of hours makes for a successful day of birding. Though birding can be tricky for the beginner, a group bird walk shares the task among 40 pairs of eyes and ears, making it an especially relaxing and rewarding activity for the novice birder. HH

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by Megan Ng

Phil Samis always had his eye on the puck, power playing on the ice and in life.

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hillip Samis’s life story sounds like it was written for the big screen and it might very well end up playing on one someday too. By the age of 30, Samis had the Calder Cup, Memorial Cup, the coveted Stanley Cup and a dental degree under his belt, but his all-star career does not stop there.

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fans, you may recognize the time of the late 40s to the early 50s as a period of change and supremacy for the Leafs.

Samis was a Leafs defenceman during the 1947-48 season when they beat the Detroit Red Wings in four straight games, adding another Stanley Cup title for the Leafs.

A modest Samis says that his role in the Cup was a minor one and really just due to opportune timing for him. At the misfortune of fellow defenceman Gus Mortson, who broke his leg in one of the games, Samis was given his time to shine.

“Conn Smythe [who is best known as the principal owner of the Leafs from 1927-1961] said to me, ‘Alright Samis, you get your 30 seconds of fame now.’ ” Samis did not let his career high end after winning the Stanley Cup. In fact, he’s had many highs due a diligent work ethic, “I love being active, I can’t stand not being useful,” Samis said.

From early on Samis was a progressive thinker, never yielding when challenged. After playing for the Leafs, Samis played with the Cleveland Barons, winning the Calder Cup and later with the Pittsburgh Hornets.

In his third year, he was suspended for refusing to sign the same contract he had for two previous years as he wanted a raise of $500.

Back then, the American League had an added television clause in their contract, which the NHL didn’t have.

He asked Neil Hezzlewood of the Oshawa Generals what he should do. “Maybe if you apologize to Mr. Smythe he’d take you back,” Hezzlewood replied.

Samis laughed at his advice, “I said, ‘Apologize for asking for a raise? Are you out of your mind?’ I thought some day I’ll call the shots.” He went on to enrol in Duquesne University, which allowed him to obtain 28 of 32 credits from February to September in order to continue playing hockey.

Juggling academia and hockey was natural for Samis, having done it throughout high school and university, often taking summer school to accommodate his busy schedule.

Making a career as a hockey player was never quite part of the plan for him, but he admits it did help him along his career path.

“When I was playing in the OHA (Ontario Hockey Association) for St. Mike’s, I got a bad headshot and did myotherapy to correct my vision.

[TOP] The Toronto Maple Leafs team that won the Stanley Cup in the 1947-48 season.

Phil Samis appears circled on the top left corner. [left] Phil Samis today at his Humber Bay Shores residence.

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Samis with a fan at the Indoor Recreation of Orleans County, where he hosted a Stanley Cup fundraiser for youth activities at the centre.

Before that, my front teeth were broken.”

Samis recalled he started to play more aggresively to prevent future injuries. “The one thing I learned from hockey is that it prepares you for the gives and takes in life.”

You might assume that getting his teeth broken instigated Samis’s interest in dentistry, however, it was the suggestion of club dentist, Dr. Stan Phillips, who he used to visit in Oshawa after playing a season for the Pittsburgh Hornets that convinced him to look into the dentistry field.

Getting into dentistry school at McGill University was difficult, he needed a recommendation letter and worked gruelling 12-hour shifts at a paper mill. His American university credits also had to be validated by Canadian standards.

Even though he was already accepted into dentistry, Samis’s passion for hockey allowed him

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to continue a career from 1952-1959, playing for the Montreal Royals in the QSHL (Quebec Senior Hockey League) while studying dentistry from 1953-1957.

His hard work paid off: he was the dental rep for the McGill Student Society, editor of the McGill Dental Review and never finished under third in class standings in any of his four years. He proceeded to spend 45 years practicing dentistry.

Later in his career he became an inventor, traveling Europe and presenting his invention to the US Military. He also presented a paper in Switzerland at the 7th Annual Meeting of Forensic Science to the head of aviation medicine for the German military on “Dentify.”

Samis’s invention was a miniature chip that contained a database of information and could be inserted into the tooth. Unfortunately, the invention didn’t take off due to the rapid onset of DNA. Samis’s work with the mini chip ultimately found use in the microchipping of pets.

Today, Samis is planning a third career in writing. Inspired by recent meetings with the NHL Original Six Old Timers Association and many great untold stories and adventures to share, Samis is sure to score another big win. Hh

hbsca golf tournament

Jin Suk Hwang and Hyung Joon Lee.

The golfers wait in their golf carts during the morning announcements.

Setting up the perfect swing.

H le-in-One Fun Fundraiser

HBSCA’s annual golf tournament tees off for the fifth year at The Country Club.

by Megan Ng

Colleagues Eric Charboneau and Henry Lepinski.

Guests enjoying the lunch reception in the Woodbridge Room.

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t was the ideal day with perfect weather for HBSCA’s annual golf tournament held on August 12.

The tournament, located this year at The Country Club in Woodbridge, Ont. marked the fifth tournament hosted by HBSCA. Over 80 participants attended, with a mix of residents and local business owners coming together to participate at one of Toronto’s premier golf courses.

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Jay Perry and Joe Plati.

Vanessa Cesario, Mika Keays, Michelle Bacon and Amy Catney.

Ken Scolly and Scott Newhouse driving away to the next hole.

Darryl Pepper, Jim Reekie, Brian Green and Enzo Dalmato.

the golf tournament every year, and HBSCA communications and outreach director Jay Perry were pleased to see that community interest and involvement continues to grow each year.

The increase from about 60 participants last year to about 80 this year was a pleasant surprise.

Al Grand, Trish Manning and Horst Richter.

Many local restaurants, sporting goods stores and other suppliers in the Etobicoke region lent their support to HBSCA’s fundraiser by sponsoring golf holes and providing gifts and prizes. Almost everyone who attended received a raffle prize in addition to their participant gift bags.

Kumar, Jerry, Steve and the rest of the staff encourage you to visit us at Park Lawn and Lake Shore today

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Louis Clayet, Flora Araujo and Ken Montag.

Eric DiPaulo, Angelo Tamburello, Mark Mastrangelo and David Lee.

Fundraisers such as the golf tournament not only bring the community together in an enjoyable and unique way, but also help HBSCA build more profitable ventures in order to improve the community. Recent examples of this include the research into fairer taxation for condominium home owners and looking

Joanne Horn and Laurel Green.

into upgrading services that better suit the needs of the residents.

HBSCA extends their sincere thanks and appreciation to the terrific staff at The Country Club as well as all the sponsors and participants who made this year’s tournament another great success. HBSCA looks forward to next year’s event. HH

Robert, Ajay and Vince.

Winners of the coveted HBSCA Golf Tournament Trophy.

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Water Work Strea

by Megan Ng

The second wave of the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project hits the shoreline this past summer and will continue through the fall.

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t has been a long time coming and some have even questioned if it would ever be completed. Construction on the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project began in 2003 and continues to impact stakeholders, residents, land owners and local business owners. With few tangible results to show the public, it’s hard to believe many key players have remained engaged in the eco waterfront venture since it was announced in 1999.

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It has truly been a joint community effort among Waterfront Toronto, Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the City of Toronto and the neighbourhood. Without the support and interest in creating more sustainable parks for current residences and future generations, the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project would have never been incorporated into the Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Action Plan that was released in April 2011.

Extensive work has already been done in phase one, which was completed in July 2008. This included lake filling, building of a boardwalk and sand dunes, as well as the planting of a terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancement. The area is now a serene open space that also offers a few private spots by the water perfect for peace and meditation.

Since the completion of phase one, TRCA has closely monitored the growth and development of the area. In the 2010

cover story The view from the completed phase one of the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project.

ams East to West Terrestrial Natural Heritage Report, it was found that natural cover (wetlands and forest bioregions) had more than doubled—from 0.7 hectares to 1.6—as a result of the phase one enhancements.

Phase two of the project broke ground July 19 by expropriating additional land along the waterfront—a huge undertaking on its own. The completion of phase two will finally connect the waterfront trail from the west to the east. Lake filling from Superior Ave. Parkette toward Humber Bay Park West will take place throughout the fall season and ultimately create a land base for a new 500 metre long section.

Liberal MPP Laurel Broten, who attended the ground breaking ceremonies for both phases, expressed her excitement

for the project and the positive impact it will have on the community. “For Humber Bay Shores residents, phase two will unite our waterfront and offer our community a linear park.”

Many in the area also hope that the new facelift to the waterfront will not only improve the quality and enjoyment of the neighbourhood, but also help stimulate economic interest and growth. “One of Waterfront Toronto’s primary objectives is to leverage investments in parks and public spaces to deliver key economic and social benefits,” said Waterfront Toronto Chair Mark Wilson.

Others in the community agree. “We know that when we invest in Toronto’s waterfront we will see tangible returns.

Construction and lake filling along the shoreline in phase two.

At the same time, the investment in Mimico Waterfront Park will act as a catalyst for the local economy,” said Bernard Trottier, MP for Etobicoke— Lakeshore. “It is good to see this proud community along our waterfront evolvHumberHappenings I Fall 2011 23

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Toronto Waterfront staff and local city officials at the breaking ground ceremony for phase two on July 19, 2011.

ing into the vibrant, exciting destination it deserves to be.”

The waterfront development has already drawn interest from award winning company Davies Smith Developments, which is responsible for Hearthstone by the Bay and the highly anticipated Eleven Superior. Graham Chalmers, co-owner of Davies Smith, said it wasn’t until spending time in Mimico and working on the redesign of Amos Waites Park that he thought about bringing the concept of a modern living boutique condo to the area.

“I spent five or six months on and off redoing the park and really got to know the neighbourhood. And I realized how gorgeous it is down by the water,” Chalmers said.

The redesign and expansion of Amos Waites Park has also opened up the view to the Mimico waterfront and access to the area. The area from Mimico Square now stretches from Lake Shore Blvd. West to phase one of the waterfront project, generating more visitors to both regions.

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has worked well in the past. “A great example is the restored dune on the western side of the dune area on the waterfront.

Since its restoration, it has been maintained appropriately,” Pinto said.

“We know that when we invest in the Toronto waterfront, we will see tangible returns.”

Currently, work is being done Monday to Friday during office hours. After one year of heavy construction, the remaining work of planting horticulture, enriching the aquatic habitat and installing lights should be relatively quiet and less disruptive for the public.

Pinto says that TRCA is doing their best to keep the construction area confined and safe and they hope residents

and visitors can do their part by keeping their distance along the shore and near construction zones. They also hope that visitors will contribute to the maintenance and beauty of the developing

MPP Laurel Broten addressing the public at the breaking ground ceremony for phase two.

parks by picking up after their dogs, disposing waste in the appropriate bins and reminding others to do the same.

With the end of the project now finally in sight, she added, “I’m happy we finally have the funds to complete the waterfront project and that the public has played an integral role in getting it started. It’s been a long wait, but it’ll be worth it.” HH

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Just steps away from your doorstep… is a village and shopping district located along Lake Shore Blvd. West Mimico by the Lake BIA runs between Allen Avenue and Alexander Street, and is within walking distance of the lake.

and Lakeshore Arts. Many of these businesses support local artists and musicians who entertain at these establishments.

The area is conveniently accessible by foot, bike, street car, or car, for most residents and has cafe’s, restaurants, clubs and retailers. It serves approximately 20,000 local residents.

Mimico by the Lake also offers great convenience with Lakeshore Valu-Mart, Marina Hospital and Kingsway Health.

Mimico By The Lake Business Improvement Area (BIA) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit organization. It is operated on a volunteer basis by local business and property owners, who in most cases are also residents.

The BIA’s vision is to encourage local businesses, residents, and organizations to work together to make this a better eco-friendly community in which to live, work, shop and play.

In recent years, the area has been revitalized with the establishment of boutique shops such as Birds and Beans Coffee Shop, Pearl Sushi, Café du Lac, The Wing Company, Grillicious

As a group, we sponsor local events such as the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Amos Waites Park. Look for more events in the NEW Mimico by the Lake Square in Amos Waites Park.

We hope that Mimico by the Lake will become your exclusive dining and “boutique” shopping area. While you are here, visit the NEW Mimico Linear Lakefront Park (pictured above).

Come explore our BIA! Become a fan of our new Facebook page and keep up with all the latest events in the community at: http://Facebook. com/MimicoByTheLake.

Visit these and other outstanding retailers in your neighbourhood today!

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Bakery 2 Universal 2340 Lake Shore Blvd. West “Best rye bread in Ontario!”

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Indian Cuisine 4 Everest 2356 Lake Shore Blvd. West

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Arts 10 Lakeshore 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. West

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A community arts council and storefront gallery.

Valu-Mart 2399 Lake Shore Blvd. West A wide variety of groceries featuring Loblaw’s products.

Tanning Salon 12 Farenheit 2401 Lake Shore Blvd. West

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Kingsway Health and Advance Assessments 2405 Lake Shore Blvd. West Health Care services: acupuncture, chiropractic, chiropody, massage and laser therapy.

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Marina Animal Hospital 2442 Lake Shore Blvd. West Professional, personalized care for your pets.

Canadiana Dining Lounge 2454 Lake Shore Blvd. West A long-serving family diner.

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BMO Bank of Montreal 2448 Lake Shore Blvd. West The Beer Store 2458 Lake Shore Blvd. West TD Canada Trust 2472 Lake Shore Blvd. West

photo contest

“Humber Bay in the Moment” take 2 Due to the postal strike, we are extending the photo contest deadline, so get snap happy with your cameras!

You are invited to submit digital images that capture the community and landscape. Be inspired by the people, places and things you see and share your vision with us.

Winners and prizes will be announced in our Winter 2011 issue.

How to Enter: Send your digital photo(s) to humberhappenings@mediamatters.ca

by October 10, 2011. Please include the following details: • • • • •

Your name, address, phone number and email Subject line must state: HH Photo Contest submission Images must be saved with image category in the name. (i.e. humberbaypark_landscape.jpg) Categories to enter in are: Nature/ Animals/ Architecture/ Structure/ Landscape Details on your photograph(s): Where it was taken, date taken, why you took it, what inspired you.

Rules: 1. By submitting an entry, contestants confirm the following: a) Submissions are original work of the contestant or the the contestant must hold the copyrights to the image(s). b) The images submitted can be used for publishing in Humber Happenings magazine and/or website. c) Photos will be published at the discretion of the editor to publish at any time in future Humber Happenings issues. Photos will be published with a credit to the photographer. d) Any person(s) in the image(s) have given you permission to submit the entry.

2. All entries must be a photographed image, digital illustration is not allowed. Retouching of the images is permitted within reason as long as the retouch does not alter the image so that it does not appear in the same likelihood as the original photographed image.

3. Photos must be JPG or TIFF format only and 300 dpi or greater.

4. Multiple entries may be submitted.

5. As a not-for-profit organization, we regret we cannot pay any contestants for photos, or for modeling fees.

6. Have fun and be inspired!

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What’s in a S i g n ?

The art of communicating with your baby before they can speak.

by Melissa Whetstone

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hen Toni Grant’s husband was out of town for five days, she knew their ninemonth-old son, Josh, missed him. It wasn’t mother’s intuition and he couldn’t verbally tell her, but she knew because he repeatedly signed “daddy.”

The Grants use baby sign language to communicate with Josh. When it’s time to give Josh his bottle, they sign “milk.” Josh’s face lights up with anticipation and he opens his mouth, knowing his bottle is on the way.

Baby sign language is a great way for parents to communicate with their pre-verbal little ones. Before they are able to speak, babies can learn how to tell you what they want through sign language. This not only reduces stress and frustration for both babies and parents, but increases a child’s cognitive development, self-confidence and vocabulary. For example, when a baby signs “more” and the parent responds by giving more food, or a baby signs “ball” and the parent presents the toy ball, the flash of pride and excitement on the baby’s face is unmistakable. Parents are so proud of how bright their little one is at such a young age, and the baby is pleased that someone finally can understand them.

Some critics are concerned that signing with babies will delay their speech. Parents who sign with their babies are constantly speaking to them at the same time so the child’s verbal interactions are not limited. These babies are actually being introduced to language at a much earlier age and studies have

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Squeeze the tips of your fingers together and tap both hands together a few times.

shown that babies who sign end up having larger vocabularies when they begin to speak. Babies naturally want to talk; we hear them making sounds all the time. As soon as they are ready to speak, they will, regardless of whether they’ve been using sign language. In fact, some of the first words babies speak tend to be ones they already know the sign for.

Parents can start signing with their baby at any time. But it is recommended to wait until they are six months old, as babies generally start signing back when they are between six and 11 months. Like learning any new skill, the key to having success with baby sign language is consistency, patience and repetition. How many signs a baMelissa Whetstone (fifth from by learns really depends on the the left) teaches mothers and parents and their level of dedbaby the sign for “mommy.” ication and persistence.

Josh’s mom, Toni, learned baby sign language by taking classes through My Smart Hands Etobicoke, an eight-week program where parents learn more than 100 signs through lessons, songs and games. My Smart Hands, a program that uses American Sign Language, has more than 100 instructors located in Canada, the United States and abroad.

During the eight-week program, parents will learn family signs, food signs, animal signs, bedtime routine and much more.

Whether you learn it through a class or on your own, baby sign language is a fun and educational experience to share with your little one.

For more information on My Smart Hands classes, please contact Melissa Whetstone at melissaw@mysmarthands.com or visit www.MySmartHandsEtobicoke.com. HH

All done

Clench both hands into a fist, knuckles toward you. Turn hands outward, extending your fingers.

Sleepy

With an open hand in front of your face, drag downward into a fist while closing eyes.

Feature

An Audi-ble Message:

Give From the Inside Out

Some of the participants at last year’s Best Buddies Walk.

Queensway Volkswagen Audi’s philanthropic mandate spreads over the whole community.

By Megan Ng

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ueensway Volkswagen (VW) Audi has been open for over 50 years at the corner of The Queensway and Kipling Ave. and the owners and staff are proud to serve the community that has supported them for so many years. In turn, they’ve reciprocated their thanks by giving back to the community. They are huge supporters and sponsors to a countless number of organizations and associations in the neighbourhood.

Karen Green, director of communications and community relations, has the tough job of deciding how to allocate the company’s time and resources to various charities and organizations that request their support.

“Being a large company, many groups will approach us for sponsorship, so we have to assess the organizations to make sure they coincide with our core values, if they give back to our community and if they will be using their resources accordingly,” Green said.

When Queensway VW Audi first wanted to get involved with outreach programs, they looked to the health care organizations since good health is a basic need and desire for everyone. The Trillium Health Centre down the street was a natural choice. Last year, they were able to raise about $10,000 for the foundation, $4,000 of which was generated from the generosity of their customers at the annual Customer Appreciation Event.

Known for their business excellence and customer relations, it’s no surprise that the business had extra funds at the end of the year. Green spoke with the offices of Councillor Peter Milczyn and Councillor Mark Grimes for suggestions on where they could provide assistance. In 2010, they were able to help the Parish of St. Margaret’s community dinner programs and Our Lady of Peace’s Out of the Cold Ministry programs.

Their belief in community engagement supports organizations like Lampton Community Outreach, Stonegate Community Healthcare, the Humber Sailing and Powerboating Club and Toronto Racquet Club to name a few.

[LEFT] The community arts wall at Queensway Volkswagen Audi created by students from schools in the neighbourhood.

[RIGHT] One of last year’s Continuing Education Scholarship winners, Ted Zalucki Jr., with Karen Green of Queensway Audi.

Employees strive to give a unique experience that is different from other dealerships; one of the ways they do this is by impressing upon its members to give from the inside out. The Doug McGregor Peer Recognition award is a staff initiative that celebrate peers who best exude the Queensway culture in the community.

Staff will often volunteer off hours to help company partners like Best Buddies, one of the main organizations Queensway VW Audi supports. It is an organization that empowers youth and encourages leadership and growth by connecting special needs children with peers in order to forge lasting friendships.

Volkswagen Audi Canada launched an official kick-off with the organization last year, but Queensway VW Audi has been supporting the organization for years.

The next undertaking for Green and her team is the Customer Appreciation Event, where they fundraise for the Trillium Health Centre and give their customers access to culinary delights and luxuries provided by regional businesses.

With the redesign of the 21st century Beetle launching in the fall, Queensway has teamed up with local schools on a community art wall displaying students’ work that will be showcased at the upcoming Customer Appreciation Event.

Lending more support to the arts community is something they are looking to expand on due to the milieu of talented, local artists.

With many partnerships on the rise, it’s clear that they will continue to be passionate about giving to their community. HH HumberHappenings I Fall 2011 31

taste of humber

Down to Earth The décor on the main floor at Earth.

2448 Bloor Street West • telephone: 416.763.2222 • www.earthbloorwest.com mon-thurs 11:30-3pm, 5-10pm • Fri 11:30-3pm, 5-11pm • sat 11-3 pm, 5 -11 pm • sun 11-3 pm, 5-10 pm

by Megan Ng

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he third establishment of the Earth Globe restaurants, Earth Bloor West, hasn’t even been open for six months, but the buzz from its counterparts, Earth Rosedale and Globe Bistro, have kept its reservation books full for weekend brunch and dinner.

The 18,000 sq. ft restaurant has effectively breathed new life into Bloor West’s food district. As a resident of the neighbourhood, owner Ed Ho was excited when the space became available, “I know how great this neighbourhood is, but it hasn’t been the most popular place to go for dining. I wanted to give a new touch to the neighbourhood and hopefully more visitors.”

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[TOP] Everspring’s duck breast served with rainbow swiss chard.

[BOTTOM] Chocolate espresso brownie with bacon brittle.

most impressive aspects of the building is the rooftop patio with a built-in kitchen that overlooks Bloor West Village. Seating approximately 75 diners comfortably, this space can also be used for private functions. The décor is dark and simple with hard wood furnishing and ambient lighting on the main floor.

The private dining room is on the lower level and sure to be a hit in the next few months for holiday parties.

The premise behind the restaurant is to showcase locally produced foods and drinks while drawing inspiration from around the world. When Ho opened his first restaurant, the local food movement wasn’t on the rise as it is today. Most of the meats are produced from Wellington County, vegetables are picked from local farms and a vast majority of the cheese is purchased from the Cheese Boutique.

Taste of humber Ho has established many good relationships with farmers so he can see how they grow and care for the produce. Executive chef Kevin McKenna has helped Ho build the farm fresh menu at the other Earth Globe restaurants, and now spends most of his time ensuring only the highest quality of food is served at the restaurants.

For this reason, the menu changes several times a year to display seasonal vegetables and fruits. A copy of their current menu is available online.

To make each location unique, each one of Ho’s restaurants has a specialty, with

Owner Ed Ho (left) with executive chef Kevin McKenna.

Globe Bistro baking the pastries and Earth Rosedale doing all the pickling. Meat eaters are in for a treat at Earth Bloor West where an in-house butchery is featured.

The careful selection and preparation of the food is echoed in each meal. Signature must-try appetizers, such as the 100 Mile Green salad with pickled asparagus and local swiss and the half shell rodney oyster with shallots and fresh horseradish, make an excellent start.

Mains ranging from $19-$26 are satisfying for a moderate price. If you’re a beef lover, the rib eye is guaranteed to please the palette. Delicious side dishes, like baby red potato salad, can be added to any meal for $6 each or three for $15.

The kitchen is also versatile and accommodating and will customize made-to-order dishes for any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Unique desserts, such as the chocolate espresso brownie with bacon brittle and their line of homemade ice creams, are not to be missed. Both will end your meal on an extremely high note. HH

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Amuse Bouche GougÈres with apple slaw

Created by head chef, Damon Ulmi

Gougères are savoury French pastries that are bite-sized and fun to eat. The bright colours of the fall are reflected in the tartness of the apple, which pair nicely with the warm gruyère cheese. The dish can be altered to your personal taste by adding ingredients such as mushrooms or ham to the stuffing.

2. Heat the water, butter, salt and pepper in a saucepan until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.

3. Add the flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls together and forms a smooth ball. Remove from heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing the first in completely before adding the second. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

5. Mix in the gruyère and thyme. Place in piping bag with a wide plain tip or a Ziploc bag with a finger-sized hole cut in one corner.

6. Place a small amount of dough on each corner of a baking tray and line the tray with parchment (the dough will keep the parchment stuck to the tray while you pipe out the gougères).

7. Pipe the dough out into toonie sized mounds about 2 cm high, dip your finger in water, smooth the top of

GougÈres ½ cup water 3 tbsp salted butter, cut into cubes (add ¼ tsp of salt if using unsalted butter) Pinch of freshly ground pepper ½ cup flour 2 large eggs 1 tsp minced fresh thyme 1¼ cup grated gruyère cheese (can substitute cheddar, Monterey jack or similar cheese) Method 1. Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C) Assemble all ingredients.

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each mound and top each with a bit of the remaining cheese.

8. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the oven down to 375 F (190 C) and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and poke a small whole in each puff. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes or until completely brown. Serve immediately topped with apple slaw (see recipe below) or let cool and refrigerate or freeze and reheat before serving.

Apple Slaw 1 granny smith apple 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp minced fresh thyme Salt and pepper Method Julienne apple with a sharp knife or mandoline. Toss with lemon juice and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Top each gougère with a small amount of apple slaw and serve.

Makes about 30 servings.

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Just What

The inside scoop to planning your perfect catered party.

the Party Ordered Humber Happenings sits down with Sabrosito Catering owner and renowned Cordon Bleu chef Carlos Fuenmayor to give readers all the ingredients for planning a successful catered party.

Asian-South American inspired dumplings. Carlos enjoys fusing Asian elements with the flavours he grew up with.

Q: What kind of details and informa-

tion should a party planner have before meeting their caterer?

A: Budget is the first thing—what amount do you want to spend per guest?

You also want to make sure there are no hidden charges such as transportation fees or rental fees that are being added on that you are unaware of. Something that I think is very important is references so that you are able to hear other people’s reviews of your caterer before inviting him/her to cook for your guests. I freely give references to my potential clients.

Q:

How many servers should be on hand for guests?

A: Generally, the rule would be one server and two cooks for every 10 people. For a group of about 15-20 people, I would arrange for two servers along with myself; for 2030 people, I would arrange three servers.

Q: How far in advance should a person book their caterer?

A: For Thanksgiving, you would probably want to book three to four weeks in advance. For Christmas, you would need at least a month. From February to early June, it tends to be less busy.

Q: How much time should a party plan-

ner give the caterer to plan the meals?

A: Sometimes I do a site visit to see how the area will be displayed with the tables and dining area. If there is no designated kitchen area with a stove, I would have to

arrange for portable stoves and the client would pay for the rentals. I would do this at least three weeks before the event. At this point, the planner should have the guest list finalized and make me aware of any allergies, diet concerns and vegan meals.

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by 7 p.m., we would serve the first course immediately with about 25-30 minutes between courses, depending on what type of entertainment a planner may have arranged for in between.

Carlos putting the finishing touches on caramelized pears for dessert.

Q: What is a good dessert that works

well in small portions?

A: For holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, I usually tell the client Christmas cookies, truffles, single personalized cakes, or crème brûlée. Give your guests about four to five options to choose and taste from.

Q: As a caterer, what is the one thing

Q: Is there a minimum or maximum

number of guests party planners should restrict their guest list to?

A: It depends on the type of event you are catering for and the location. For a holiday party in a condo, you would probably limit it to about 20-30 people depending how large the party room is. If it’s in the penthouse, you might be able to have up to 50 people.

Q: What’s your recipe for a great holiday cocktail party?

A: Great music and finger foods in Chinese soup spoons. I know it’s a bit passé, but they work really well. It’s ideal for the hand-to-mouth logistics of handling crumbly or greasy food bites when standing around socializing in your best dressed clothes. Instead of mopping with a nap-

kin in your hand, you can talk between bites and sip on your cocktail.

Q: What is a good cocktail or beverage to serve at a holiday party?

A: A lot of people drink eggnog, Christmas ciders or champagne. Again, it’s up to what the clients prefer. I may suggest to serve items like fresh mint and butter squash with a roasted lamb or stuffed rabbit to accompany the drinks. I personally like mixing maple syrup with Jameson, beer and ice.

you would like your clients to know when working with you?

A: To be confident that everything will be fine. Normally, they are very nervous and unsettled, so I just say to them, “Relax. I will pull your party together.” As soon as guests enter, my staff and I will welcome guests with a cocktail or drink, which will eventually ease the client as well.

Q: How soon should dishes come out

after one another when serving?

A: Usually when clients arrive, we serve hors d’oeuvres or something to drink. Let’s say guests arrive by 6 p.m. and sit down

Sautéed peppers and mushrooms with fresh parmigiano reggiano.

The Top 5 Items to Making Your Catered Party a Success 1 Hire the right caterer that is suitable to both you and your guests’ tastes.

2 Have clear communication between you and your caterer. This will ensure that no one is surprised with allergies, any last minute details are covered and a good arrival time is arranged.

3 4 5

Give your caterer the right to stop guests from drinking.

Arrange ahead with a taxi company or overnight options for guests who drink excessively.

Check your references.

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Cooking Up

Summer Kitchen Party Series celebrates the launch of Eleven Superior with neighbourhood talent and cuisine.

New Developments

By Megan Ng

I Above Humber Bay landscape photo by Eric Chudoff.

n the mega city of Toronto, strolling through the Mimico neighbourhood literally feels like a walk in the park.

It’s one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto, with most of the locals living in it for over 20 years. If you stop in at any of the coffee shops or stores, you can bet the owners are on a first name basis with most of their customers—and maybe even their children too.

The area is rich in arts and culture and has many attractions—including Lakeshore Arts and the nearby waterfront, but it hasn’t been getting the consumer traffic it needs. Enter Eleven Superior, one of Davies Smith Developments’ (DSD) latest condominium projects. The new development is located at Lake Shore Blvd. and Superior Ave. To celebrate the new building, DSD launched a Local Kitchen Party Summer Series (June 2, July 7 and August 4) that featured local musical artists and restaurants, with alcohol provided by Great Lakes Brewery. DSD partnered with Lakeshore Valu Mart to encourage guests to bring non-perishable food items as their ticket into the events; donations were given to the Daily Bread Food Bank.

“A lot of people aren’t aware of the great businesses here, with the Kitchen Party Series, residents can get a taste for what Mimico by-the-Lake has to offer,” DSD marketing and communications

manager Jessica Stachiw said. “It’s an undiscovered gem. The area is so eclectic and full of life, but it needs something to make it viable.

It needs a structure that is monumental to the community, hopefully this will bring more people who have the buying power to spruce up local businesses.”

DSD approached Susan Maureen and Do Nagy of Lakeshore Arts to find n Henderson of the Mimico BIA with local talent for the parties and Joe Plati (centre) of Humber she amassed an impressive rosHappenings mag azine. ter of artists that grew up or lived in the neighbourhood.

“We are so blessed in this area to have so many different artists emerging in all genres – visual arts, music, writing. It really is an untapped market of talent,” Nagy said. “See Spot Run was our first choice for an up and coming band and their drummer sits on our board of directors; Virgil Scott is a long time resident and pride of south Etobicoke; Andrea Henry has established herself, but is looking to attract new audiences. She brings a R&B vibe to the series.”

[left-right] Lakeshore Valu Mart owner Rob Della Rocca and his guest; the Davies Smith Developments team: Nick Marincic, Yamile Naula, Kerrie Charlton Graham Chalmers, Jessica Stachiw, Kate Christie and Michelle Zuzic; Briar Boake, Susan Nagy and Kathleen Burke from Lakeshore Arts; the entertainment of Kitchen Party Series 1, See Spot Run.

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[left-right] The entertainer for Kitchen Party Series 2, Virgil Scott (centre), performs with his band; Suzy Medeiros of Mimico-by-the Lake, Dave Pritchard and Madeline Pengelley from Birds & Beans; some of the staff from Kim Graham & Associates; local singer Andrea Henry and her band, Crystal Soul, performing at the Kitchen Party Series 3. [below] Kathryn Ashby and Liz Chmiel of Café du Lac.

The artists brought life to the party and it was obvious guests enjoyed the music judging by the dancing and singing along. Café du Lac, Yalla Café and Everest Indian Cuisine prepared a generous and delicious spread from their restaurants to dine on all night.

The atmosphere at each of the events was positive all around and each element of the parties were very

much reflective of the area. A range of prospective buyers from their early 30s to 50s expressed interest in the building as a first home, great investment or an option to downsize from their current Mimico residence. Many of the local business owners and residences commented that they were happy about the new establishment and hope it brings just the change the neighbourhood needs.

Eleven Superior is expected to be completed in Spring 2013. For more info on this development, visit: elevensuperior.com or call 416-259-8882. HH

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WineSights

Legendary Flavours

of the Fall

The versatility of Pinot Noir is just right for entertaining guests of any variety.

Text and photos by John Switzer

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inot Noir is one of the noble grapes of the world.

This grape is at its best in the Grand Cru wines of the Burgundy region in France.

When mature, these wines display full flavours of dark fruit, mushrooms, earth tones and wild game. The finish is brooding, deep and long-lived.

This description doesn’t sound appealing until you taste it in the glass.

Once one finds an exceptional Burgundy, the memory lasts forever, and it becomes a never-ending search to experience the same flavours all over again.

The problem is, the search may go on forever. Pinot Noir is a very fickle grape. It is thin-skinned and prospers in cooler climates where winters are mild. It does not lend itself to manipulation in the winery so any flaws in the grapes cannot be hidden. Making consistently good wines from this grape is not easy.

I would describe wines made with Pinot Noir as feminine: perfume on the nose, lithe bodied with low tannins, edgy acid and a velvet texture on the palate.

When first bottled, Pinot Noir shows assertive fruity flavours like red cherry, red currant and green stem. These flavours of youth give way to the earth and wild game animal characteristics of the fine Burgundy wine.

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The famed hospices in the capital of Burgundy, Beaune city.

Pinot Noir grapes protected under nets in the Niagara region.

gence of some very good wines have been made from this delicate grape. Oregon remains the New World leader.

Other parts of the world have shown an ability to produce the grape and make high quality Pinot Noirs: the Central Otago, Marlborough and Martinborough regions of New Zealand, cool zones of Australia and California and areas of Ontario and the Okanagan Valley in

British Columbia. These wines are affordable and show varietal correctness.

While New World wines may not have the depth of character of the best Burgundies, they are reliable and predictable in ways the most expensive Burgundies are not.

The high acidity in Pinot Noir makes it an exceptional food wine, its lighter weight makes for diverse matching potential – one

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British Columbia, Okanagan Valley - VQA Okanagan Valley Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009 Mission Hill is one of the leaders in quality and volume in the diverse Okanagan Valley. This wine shows exceptional character – ripe and round black cherry fruit, sleek tannins, very good flavour depth and a long, voluptuous finish. This wine is the fattest of the three listed here and will be a good food match or could be served as an aperitif.

Price: LCBO General List product 145128 - $16.45 per bottle.

New Zealand, South Island - Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Noir 2009 Pale ruby in the glass, this wine has a slightly sweet taste at the front of the palate. The wine opens up to reveal a greenish character of both fruit and tannins. Food-friendly sour cherry flavours dominate and are accompanied by black pepper spice, smoke and stony, wet soil. The mouth feel is lean. Very assertive and juicy, this wine is a superb candidate for roast turkey and spicy stuffing.

Price: LCBO Vintages Essentials product 626390 - $19.95 per bottle.

Ontario, Niagara - VQA Twenty Mile Bench Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir 2009 This wine is a medium-bodied dusty, black cherry delight. It has fine complexity on the nose and the palate with juicy acid and a supple mouth feel. The fruit is complemented with aromas and flavours of smoke, wet earth and wet stone. The finish is long and has a prickly feel. Serve slightly chilled.

Price: LCBO Vintages Essentials product 1545 - $19.95 per bottle.

of my favourite complements is with grilled or baked salmon, but it will also match well with white meats. Due to the lighter-weight tannins, Pinot Noir wines generally do not stand up to red meats, although beef bourguignon is a perfect match for a mature Grand Cru Burgundy wine.

With the holidays approaching, consider Pinot Noir with your turkey and spicy stuffing. The fruit and acid in the

wine will complement both white and dark meat and the spice in the stuffing will contrast well with the smooth, velvet character of the wine.

There are some ageable wines in Niagara now, you might consider Pinot Noirs from Le Clos Jordanne or Hidden Bench.

These wines are offered occasionally in the Vintages program at the LCBO. Check your local LCBO for details. HH

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Vitality to the core

Joint Health for Your Hips, Knees and Legs The legwork for shaping and toning a healthy core.

by Guy Dufour

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Different Stances Work Different Areas A narrow stance will target the vastus lateralis (outside of the leg) while a wide stance will focus on the inner thighs and increase the recruitment of the glutes.

Squatting deeply will recruit more glutes and the vastus medialis, a great thing for healthy knees.

Anatomy of the Leg The front of the legs is referred to as the quads—short for quadriceps. They consist of four muscles. Two imporFig. 1 tant muscles that help stabilize the patella (knee cap) are the vastus medialis (the tear drop muscle on the inside of the leg) and the vastus lateralis (the outside muscle of the leg). In addition we have the rectus femoris and the vastus intermedius. The back of the legs consists of the glutes and the hamstrings.

To Squat or Not to Squat The answer is a loud and clear “Yes!” The squat is often referred to as the king of exercises and for good reason—it gives you the most “bang for your buck” as it strengthens your core and your bones.

Squats have been getting bad press for a long time with comments that it will hurt your knees. Many of the rumours about squats hurting the knees are based on a study done by Dr. Karl Klein dating back to 1961. The study used a device Klein built to measure the amount of medial and lateral give in the knee. Without getting into too many details, Klein concluded that squats created instability in two knee ligaments.

The fallout of Dr. Klein’s study is that it was never duplicated. The fact is that every legitimate study on this subject has shown that squats will improve knee stability and therefore reduce the risk of injuries. Caution should be exercised when you are a beginner or if you have any hip, knee or ankle conditions. Always start by using lighter weights until you are comfortable doing the motion.

egardless of how you feel towards working out, healthy hips, knees and strong legs are an essential part of maintaining a healthy body and a wellbalanced physique.

The following points will cover the basics on the muscles and bones that support your legs and give you the tools to build a strong foundation. Please note that if you have any physical conditions, consult your health practitioner before attempting any of the exercises below.

After all, having a healthy lower back, hips and knees is like having money in the bank; you can never have too much of it and you will need it on a rainy day.

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Joint Health Deep squats will do wonders for your hip health. A deep squat means your bum will reach below your knees when you squat, Fig. 2 creating a slightly less than 90 degree angle. At first this will feel awkward, with time it will become very natural.

Note: Do not use the same weight you were previously using. You will have to lower the load since these are harder to do. Things to watch out for: do not look down, avoid letting your knees buckle in and do not let your heels off the ground. Your back should always be in a neutral position, not rounded or overly arched. Go down slowly, this is the eccentric portion of the exercise and up at the speed of your choice. Unless you are an advanced lifter, your eccentric should always be slower than you concentric.

Posterior Chain The muscles of the posterior chain are your lower back, the glutes and the hamstrings. They are crucial muscles that need to be strengthened to avoid lower back disorders.

An interesting fact about these muscles, like all core muscles, is that developing your endurance is more beneficial than developing strength. Increasing your reps will help you achieve this. We tend to only

Vitality to the core

use these muscles at five to 10 per cent of their maximal voluntary contraction on a daily basis. We rarely use our core and lower back for a one rep maximum lift. Hence, the need for endurance versus strength.

Exercise

No Circus Training Standing on a stability ball while doing squats or something similar can feel like a balancing act at the circus, but it’s really not as hard as it looks. The muscles in Sets

Reps

Resting Interval

A1. Deep Squats Target muscles: quads, hamstrings, glutes

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10-12

20 seconds

A2. Leg Curls Target muscles: hamstrings

3

8-10

60 seconds

B1. Step Ups (start with weakest leg) Target muscles: hamstrings, glutes, quads

3

12

20 seconds

B2. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift Target muscles: lower back, glutes, hamstrings

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60 seconds

C1. Deadlift Target muscles: quads, low back, glutes, hamstrings

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12-15

20 seconds

C2. Standing Calf Raises Target muscles: calf muscles

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60 seconds

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the human body are in the same place as they were 30 years ago. People in the 60s and 70s developed great physiques without all the fancy workout equipment we have today.

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Green to Go From Your Condo

Change lanes on how you travel: from bike sharing to electric cars, there are alternative environmental ways to move around Toronto.

by Jim Lord

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hat a great summer we had and I hope you found an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful waterfront community. In this article, I introduce to you some alternatives to getting around Toronto that are cost-efficient and good for the environment.

Bixi is a bike sharing program that has been wildly successful in Montreal, and has spread internationally to cities like London, Washington D.C., Minneapolis and Melbourne, Australia.

The system is designed to provide a convenient way to travel short distances, the low usage fee for using the bikes encourages frequent utilization.

In Toronto, you can purchase an annual subscription for less than $100 each year.

Your subscription allows you to bike for 30 minutes or less as many times as you want.

Currently, there are 1,000 bikes located at 80 stations in the downtown core with the expectation that the area and number of bikes will increase next year.

By the end of July 2011, over 100,000 rides were taken in the Toronto system.

In Montreal, the system has grown to hold over 5,000 bikes and 400 stations.

For Humber Bay Shores residents, the Bixi bike system is a great way to move between downtown appointments without the worry of paying for parking, while getting some exercise.

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So if you don’t want to bike, how about an electric car? A number of existing brands are available in the market with new models developing. There are many perks to owning an electric vehicle: it is good for the environment and they are 100 per cent emission free. An added bonus is that they are good to your wallet, save you the cost of gas and are more fuelefficient than regular cars.

There is a lot of buzz about the Chevrolet Volt, the world’s first mass produced electric vehicle. It has won the Car of the Year award from Motor Trend and Automotive Magazine. I had the chance to sit inside the Volt and was impressed with the styling and electric package. One of the great features of the Volt is its eightyear/160,000 km warranty on the lithium-ion battery pack. The MSRP price is $41,545, but with the Ontario rebate of $8,231 the price will cost about $33,000.

Other notable electric cars of 2011 include the Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric and Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

For condominium residents the challenge of owning an electric car is finding a location to charge the vehicle and figuring out an agreement to pay for the power used with property management.

In future condo developments, there will likely be car charger and metre areas, but we’re not there yet. The work required to add this infrastructure is massive. At this point condo dwellers with electric cars need to be able to charge their vehicles at work. HH

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challenge of electric cars is finding a location to charge the vehicle.”

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Be the Dog Whisperer Your Pet Needs You to Be Prime your pup for success at any age by practicing seven simple tips when training.

by Dr. Farzad Ghazi

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his article will facilitate the basic understanding of our canine friends without humanizing them.

Regardless of breed, weight or age, it is very important to have a well-trained dog, particularly in condo communities like the Etobicoke waterfront area where interaction with other humans and animals are inevitable.

Rules to consider when training your dog: Breed: Different breeds produce different challenges regarding energy level and personalities. Most sporting dogs (like the Golden Retriever) are easy to train because they care about pleasing their owner. Terriers, hounds and Northern breeds (like Huskies and Malamutes) are quite independent and less concerned about pleasing their owners. While every puppy is adorable, you will need to envision how your dog will behave when fully grown.

Hierarchy: Dogs have up to 99 per cent DNA similarities with wolves. Like their relatives, they also live in a pecking order. People make the mistake of trying to treat the dog as their equal. A dog is a pack animal and wants direction from its owner or alpha leader. You can be quiet and gentle with your dog, but you need to set the boundaries.

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they get praise and treats for doing things properly. Physical punishment combined with poor communication and inconsistency will result in a bewildered and/or confused dog.

Inconsistency: Do not allow your dog to get away with doing something wrong as a puppy because it’s “cute.” When the dog grows up, you may no longer think it’s cute. In addition, do not permit a certain behavior to go unnoticed one time but then scold the dog when it happens the next time.

Commands: Keep your commands and vocabulary simple. “No” means no and “stop” means do not move. By keeping your commands simple, the dog understands what is expected and won’t get confused.

Schedule: Dogs handle life much better on a regular schedule. They look to you for direction and you need to give it.

However, having a special toy that is only used during training is a super idea. Pull it out of your bag and make it a big deal when giving it to your dog. Put it away at the end of session and hide it until the next session. This will keep the interest level of your dog high for the next training session.

Age to start: The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is wrong.

They can learn at any age; however, the younger the better. The ideal time for learning is three months old and the best method is to do it daily for about 10 minutes each time. HH

“The old adage, ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is wrong.”

Dr. Farzad Ghazi is the owner and operator of Marina Animal Hospital located in the Park Lawn area.

Marina Animal Hospital provides medical and dental care, surgery services and laboratory testing to all four-legged pets as well as aid for some legitimate rescue groups. He can be contacted at 416-255-2777. www.marinaanimalhospital.ca

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fall event calendar 2011 September 8 to 18

September 21 to 30

October 2

October 23

Toronto International Film Festival Various locations Times vary $20 – $524

Ontario Elections Advance Polling Days Trinity-Spadina Electoral District 10 am – 8pm

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure The University of Toronto 9 am – 12 pm $40

Zorana Sadiq Toronto Centre for the Arts 3 pm – 5 pm $34 – $39

September 13

October 2

October 24

Town Hall AllCandidate Meeting Location & time: TBA Stay posted for more info

Fifth Annual Picnic Evergreen Brick Works 12 pm – 4 pm $120

Moby The Phoenix 9 pm – 1 am $40.50

September 16 to 18

September 23

October 3

October 28 to 30

Roncesvalles Polish Festival Roncesvalles Ave. 10 am – 5 pm FREE

The Moody Blues Molson Canadian Amphitheatre 8 pm – 12 am $15 – $110

Musicals that Fly: Amelia in Concert Panasonic Theatre 8 pm – 11 pm $50 – $59

Toronto’s Premier Antique Show

September 16 to 18

September 24

October 6

October 29

Ukrainian Festival Bloor St. between Jane St. & Runnymede Rd. 11 am – 1 am FREE

Mimico Shop the Shore Event Amos Waites Park 10 am – 5 pm FREE

Ontario Elections Voting Day Trinity-Spadina Electoral District 9 am – 9 pm

The Amazing Pace Dundas Square 9:30 am – 4:30 pm $20 – $29

September 17

September 24

October 10

October 29

Kids Fall Fishing Festival Ontario Place 10 am – 6 pm FREE

Oasis Zoo Run 10K & 5K Run/Walk Toronto Zoo 9 am – 5 pm $65

Humber Happenings Photo Contest Submissions due Email: humberhappenings@ mediamatters.ca

Zombie Dog Walk Fundraiser Colonel Samuel Smith Park 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $6 per dog and 2 guests

September 18

September 25

Gianni Giro Bike-a-thon Etienne Brule Park 9 am – 2 pm $100 +

Toronto Garlic Festival Evergreen Brick Works 9 am – 4 pm $5

October 1 to 2

October 11

November 1 to 30

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Various locations 7 pm – 7 am

Kings of Leon The Air Canada Centre 8 pm – 12 am $65 – $85

Movember Various locations Times & prices vary

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Humber Bay landscape photo by Eric Chudoff.

10 am – 7 pm $8

fall event calendar 2011 November 1 to April 2012

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Lakeshore Out of the Cold Program St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Monday evenings

Ania Baska Remax Condos Plus...............5 www.torontocondo.com 416-503-2642/ 416-847-0920

November 3 & 4

November 11 to 13

Mathew Good Queen Elizabeth Theatre 8 pm – 11 pm $52 – $70

A Celebration of Quilts XI

November 3 to 19

November 12

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Scarborough Village Theatre 8 pm – 11 pm $20 – $29

Ice, Wine & Dine Yonge St. & Elm St. 4 pm – 10 pm FREE

November 7

November 19

Yael Naim The Great Hall 8 pm – 12 am $33.75

Illuminite Dundas Subway Station (Yonge Line) 6 pm – 7:30 pm FREE

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

10 am – 6 pm $5 – $8

November 9 to 26

November 19 to 20

Macbeth Hart House Theatre 8 pm – 10 pm $15 – $25

Swedish Christmas Festival Harbourfront Centre 10 am – 6 pm FREE

November 11

November 26 to 27

Remembrance Day Ceremony Toronto Zoo 11 am – 12 pm FREE

Kidzfest Dundas Square 11 am – 5 pm FREE

November 27 November Hike for Dog Rescue Marie Curtis Park 12 pm – 2:30 pm FREE

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Humber Sailing & Powerboating Centre................................45 www.humbersailingclub.com 416-252-7291 Kalamata Restaurant.................................21 www.kalamatarestaurant.ca 416-752-7700 Kingsboro Taxi............................................45 www.kingsborotaxi.com 416-232-2222 Kingsway Health........................................43 www.kingswayhealth.ca 416-231-9502

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Laurel Broten MPP....................................39 www.laurelbroten.onmpp.ca 416-259-2249

Budd’s Collision Services Ltd..................33 www.buddscollision.com 905-845-1441

La Veranda Osteria....................................25 www.laveranda.ca 416-231-3800

Café du Lac.................................................29 www.cafedulac.ca 416-848-7381

Lynn Tribbling-Coldwell Banker Terrequity......................................39 www.lynntribbling.com 416-252-2221/ 416-366-8800

CoreFit Training..........................................10 www.corefittraining.ca 647-990-0950 City Councillor Mark Grimes....................29 www.markgrimes.ca 416-397-9273 Cruise Holidays of Etobicoke...................25 www.cruiseholidaysnow.com (416) 236-2266 Cycle Butik..................................................39 www.cyclebutik.com 647- 258-0012 Dance Time.................................................39 www.dancetime.ca 416-255-6819 Davies Smith Developments...............7&38 www.davies-smith.com 416-363-1030 Earth Bloor West.........................................9 www.earthbloorwest.com 416-763-2222 El Salon.......................................................14 2370 Lake Shore Blvd. West 416-251-3023 Fahrenheit Tanning Salon........................47 2401 Lake Shore Blvd. West 416-251-7654 Fix Auto Lakeshore...................................47 www.fixauto.com 416-252-1366 Gliding Shelf Solutions..............................10 www.glidingshelf.ca 1-877-895-9766 Heenan Blaikie Condominium Legal Team........................39 www.heenanblaikie.com 416-360-3566/416-643-6873/416-360-2296

Montana Bridal Makeup & Hair..............45 www.montanabridalmakeupandhair.com 905-582-4390 Mimico By-the-Lake............................26-27 www.ourlakeshore.net mimicobia@hotmail.com Mrs. Green’s Eco-Friendly Cleaning Services Inc...............................47 www.mrsgreenscleaning.com 416-201-8004 Parklawn Esso...........................................20 2189 Lake Shore Blvd. West 416-259-7509 Pasquale Bros............................................47 www.pasqualebros.com 416-364-7397 Susan’s Pear Tree Yoga............................47 2282 Lake Shore Blvd. West 416-255-8829 Pulcinella Ristorante Italiano..................12 www.pulcinellatoronto.com 416-253-9959 Queensway Volkswagen Audi...................2 www.queenswayvw.com 416-259-7656 Ridley Funeral Home.................................29 www.ridleyfuneralhome.com 416-259-3705 The Original Six Car Wash.......................52 www.theoriginalsixcarwash.com 647-348-6082 Vibo Restaurant..........................................18 www.vibo.ca 416-239-1286

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Fun page

Fall Crossword ACROSS 2. Pinot Noir is a black wine grape of this species.

4. The Parish of St. Margaret’s Church runs an Out of the Cold Program every Monday from November to _____________.

7. The new city initiative released this summer as a greener, healthier and more efficient way of traveling around Toronto.

9. The word pumpkin has its origins from this country and means “large melon.”

12. The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving can be traced back to French settlers and this explorer.

(Last name only) 13. Gougères can easily be mistaken for this sweet treat.

15. The leaves of a black maple tree turn this color in the fall.

16. There are at least 25 variations of this language spoken in Africa.

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Try to find the differences between the two photos below.

There are six changes in the photo on the right. Have fun!

Photo by Norman Haughton.

PHOTO FIND

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ANSWERS: [ACROSS] 2. VITIS VINIFERA; 4. APRIL; 7. BIXI; 9. GREECE; 11. PALM WARBLER; 12. CHAMPLAIN; 13. PROFITEROLES; 15. YELLOW; 16. SIGN. [DOWN] 1. WOODBRIDGE; 3. TERRESTRIAL; 5. OMIMECA; 6. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS; 8. ANDREA HENRY; 10. GARDENS; 14. MILLAN.

DOWN 1. HBSCA’s annual Golf Tournament takes place here.

3. One of the habitats that will be restored and enhanced in phase two of the Mimico Waterfront Linear Project.

5. Mimico was originally referred to as this name by the First Nations People.

6. The Humber River Shakespeare Company made its debut this summer in Humber Bay Shores with this play.

8. She performed at one of the Local Kitchen Party Summer Series.

10. One of the public amenities that is being threatened in our community in the Core Services Review.

14. The Dog Whisperer’s last name.

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ANSWERS: 1.TALLER BUILDING; 2. NAIL HOLE REMOVED ON LEFT COLUMN; 3. SHADOW ADDED TO LEFT COLUMN; 4. SUPPORT BEAM REMOVED FROM BRIDGE; 5. RAILING ON RIGHT REMOVED; 6. TREE TURNING FALL COLOURS.

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