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Shore Stories Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
A Peep from the Editor H e l l o R e a d e r, We l c o m e t o a n e w y e a r a n d a n e w d e c a d e . F o r m a n y o f u s , t h e 2 0 ’s h a v e b r o u g h t a f r e s h sense of hope and a long list of goals. A n ew ye a r i s t ra d i t i o n a l ly t h e t i m e wh e n we l o o k fo r wa rd to t h i n gs to co m e, b ut i n s te ad we wa n t to s u g ge s t ta k i n g a few m o m e n t s to look back and reflect on the past. I n t h i s i ss u e of S h o re Sto r i e s , we wa n te d to highlight the importance of memories and experiences. How do memories shape our understanding and interpretations of a moment in time? How might our experiences shape the directions we will follow in the future?
The Powerhouse Jim Tate, 2019
The Gazebo Jim Tate, 2019 To o p e n t h e n e w d e c a d e , w e h a v e i n v i t e d our writers to share a memory - whether it be from their own experience, or as it i s re f l e c te d i n t h e p hys i c a l s pa ce s of t h e L a k e s h o r e G r o u n d s . To g e t h e r t h e i r m u s i n g s paint a picture of times now past, but also connect the possibilities to come in the ye a rs a h e a d . I f yo u h ave q u e s t i o n s , s u g ge s t i o n s , o r wo u l d be interested in contributing to a future issue, please send an email to info@lakeshoregrounds.ca o r, e v e n b e t t e r, d r o p b y a n d c h a t i n p e r s o n . S i n c e r e l y, Nadine Finlay E d i t o r, S h o r e S t o r i e s
Cover image: Tree Arch Jim Tate, 2019
Table of Contents Page 3........Memories Maureen Luke P a g e 5 . . . . . . . . L e s t We F o r g e t J i m Ta t e Pa g e 8 . . . . . . . .T h a t L o o k s Fa m i l i a r Jonny Devaney P a g e 1 1 . . . . . . . A Ye a r I n R e ( v i e w ) T h e I n t e r p r e t i v e C e n t r e Te a m P a g e 1 3 . . . . . . .A Wo m a n Wa r Wo r k e r Nadine Finlay P a g e 1 6 . . . . . . .W h a t To D o W i t h T h i s S p a c e Phillip Goodchild Page 20...... A Winter Birding Checklist Jennifer Bazar P a g e 2 1 . . . . . . .R e f l e c t i n g o n t h e L a k e s h o r e Sheila Karpis Page 23...... Knitting our Histor y Jennifer Bazar Page 25...... Between the Lines T h e P e o p l e B e h i n d t h e Wo r d s
Winter Tree Jim Tate, 2019
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Memories My e a rl i e s t m e m o r y i s f ro m wh e n I wa s a b o ut t h re e ye a rs o l d . Th i s wa s a ro u n d t h e time when the Humber Lakeshore Campus wa s t h e L a ke s h o re Psyc h i a t r i c Ho s p i t a l . My m o t h e r wa s a Reg i s te re d Nu rs i n g A ss i s ta n t a t t h e h o s p i t a l f r o m t h e l a t e 1 9 4 0 ’s u n t i l 1966. I remember it being a beautiful summer day when I accompanied my mother to the h o s p i t a l o n payd ay to co l l e c t h e r c h e q u e . I re m e m b e r go i n g d ow n t h e l o n g d r iveway t h at wa s l i n e d w i t h b i g l e a f y g re e n t re e s a n d the big circle f illed with the most beautiful flowers outside what is now known as the “G” building.
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4. I remember the arched front entrance to the building and the switchboard area where we picked up her cheque. I remember the doctors and nurses stopping to say hello to m e . I wa s ex t re m e ly s hy a n d h i d b e h i n d my m o t h e r t h e w h o l e t i m e . M u c h t o m y m o t h e r ’s chag rin, I wrapped myself up in the skirt of her A-line dress and her efforts to detach me we re f ut i l e . It wa s o n ly wh e n I wa s co n f i d e n t that we were leaving that I released my vice-like g rip from her dress (Sorry about that Mom! I guess I thought if I can’t see them, they can’t see me). This memory is from another lifetime and my m o t h e r pa ss e d away m a ny ye a rs a go. W h e n I f i n d m y s e l f m i s s i n g h e r, I w a l k t o t h e G b u i l d i n g a n d c l o s e my eye s a n d re m e m b e r that day from so long ago. Even though I wa s n’ t to o h a p py a b o ut s t ra n ge rs ta l k i n g to m e ; i t d i d n ’ t m a t t e r, i t w a s m y “ m e ” t i m e with my mother whom I adored. I feel her presence with me when I am there and that brings me comfort. M i ss yo u Mo m . Th a n k yo u fo r t h e a l l t h e s p e c i a l m e m o r i e s yo u h ave g ive n m e .
Maureen Luke
Image facing: G Building Maureen Luke, 2015
Lest We Forget
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As I reflect on the success of our exhibit, “ Wo m e n ’s Wo r k , ” a n d o f 2 0 1 9 ’s R e m e m b r a n c e Day Ceremonies, I would like to share some t h o u g h t s w i t h yo u . On the opening night of the exhibit at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, a visitor observed that efforts on the home f ro n t - f ro m ra t i o n i n g , to re cyc l i n g , to knitting circles - were points of comparison to contemporary efforts needed to f ight climate change. Some of them may not be r e l e v a n t t o d a y, b u t o t h e r s l i k e r e c y c l i n g a n d reducing consumption continue to be very much at the forefront of our thoughts.
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Jim Tate with visitors at launch of Women’s Work exhibit Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, 2019 B a c k i n t h e m i d 1 9 8 0 ’s w h e n I w a s p o s t e d t o C a n a d i a n Fo rc e s B a s e ( C F B ) L o n d o n t h e re wa s a m e m o r i a l fo r t h e m e m b e rs o f t h e Roya l Canadian Regiment who died in service to Canada. I recall seeing the usual dates o n t h e m e m o r i a l : Wo r l d Wa r I ( 1 9 1 4 - 1 9 1 8 ) , Wo r l d Wa r I I ( 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 5 ) , a n d t h e K o r e a n Wa r ( 1 9 5 0 - 1 9 5 3 ) . W h a t s u r p r i s e d m e w e r e t h e l a t e r d a t e s , s o m e f r o m t h e 1 9 6 0 ’s a n d , m o s t memorable for me, 1975. O f a l l t h e d ate s , 1 9 75 wa s o n e t h at I c a n s t i l l re m e m b e r - t h o u g h I wa s o n ly 8 ye a rs o l d a t t h e t i m e . Th e ye a r wa s s o m e t h i n g m o re t h a n a number in a textbook, but a part of my own early memories.
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L e s t We F o r g e t . . . I n t h e ye a rs s i n ce s e e i n g t h e m e m o r i a l , I h a v e t r i e d t o l e a r n m o r e a b o u t C a n a d a ’s m i l i t a r y h i s t o r y a f t e r Wo r l d Wa r I I . I b e g a n to realize that our collective memory seems to end in 1945. There are many accounts, some almost down to the minute, of battles a n d e v e n t s d u r i n g t h e m a j o r w a r s . H o w e v e r, I could only f ind paragraph summaries of t h e a fte r m at h of t h e wa rs a n d of t h e l e ss e r known conflicts. So, it is not surprising that very few people know the signif icance of p l a c e s l i k e K a p y o n g ( 1 9 5 1 ) , N i c o s i a ( 1 9 74 ) , M e d a k P o c k e t ( 1 9 9 3 ) , o r Ta r n a k F a r m ( 2 0 0 2 ) . Re m e m b e r i n g h i s to r y d o e s n o t a lways prevent us from repeating mistakes. Remembering history provides us with insights and examples of how problems were dealt with in the past. This is what leads us to make informed decisions in how w e w i l l s o l v e t h e p r o b l e m s o f t o d a y, a n d o f t o m o r r o w.
J i m Ta t e
Norway Jim Tate, 1986
That Looks Familiar
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Mov i e s a re a g re at way to e s c a p e f ro m l i fe to a different world for a couple hours. But, wh a t i f re a l l i fe a n d m ov i e s co l l i d e d ? I f yo u h ave eve r wa l ke d a ro u n d Eto b i co ke, yo u might have seen a couple places that look s n e a k i ly fa m i l i a r - a l m o s t l i ke yo u’ ve b e e n there before... We l l , t h a t s n e a k y f e e l i n g i s p r o b a b l y because Etobicoke is a hotspot for f ilm and p r o d u c t i o n c r e w s . Yo u m a y h a v e e v e n s e e n yo u r n e i g h b o u rh o o d i n a m ov i e o r T V s h ow ! Here are my top f ive favourite movies and shows that have been f ilmed right here in Etobicoke. 1 . T h e H a n d m a i d ’ s Ta l e Th i s H u l u s h ow wa s f i l m e d a l l o v e r To r o n t o , b u t , m o s t n o t a b l y, t h e r e are scenes from seasons one and three that take place right here on the Lakeshore Grounds. The distinctive backdrops include the Assembly Hall and H u m b e r ’s G B u i l d i n g !
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T h a t L o o k s F a m i l i a r. . . 2. Titans Even though a lot of the show takes place i n t h e d a rk , ke e p yo u r eye s p e e l e d a n d yo u might recognize a certain roller-skating rink! (Ok...technically this one might be inside the borders of Mississauga...) IMDb, 2020
3. The Boys This superhero show from Amazon P rime had a scene shot o n l y a s t o n e ’s t h r o w from the Lakeshore Grounds: The main characters were f ilmed hiding in a run-down shop, right o n t h e Q u e e n sway ! IMDb, 2020
10. 4 . W h a t We D o in the Shadows A mockumentary about Va m p i r e s , t h i s s h o w is a little “out there.” It f ilmed on the Lakeshore Grounds, as well as in Etobicoke. Ke e p a n eye o ut fo r both the Assembly Hall and G Building in the f irst season! IMDb, 2020
5. Shazam! Wo w, To r o n t o really likes their superheroes.
IMDb, 2020
As Shazam learns the extent of his new powers, he goes to the mall to charge peoples’ cellphones with electricity from his f ingertips - at Wo o d b i n e M a l l i n Etobicoke!
Jonny Devaney
A Year in Re(view) The twelve months of 2019 saw many adventures on the Lakeshore Grounds...
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A Woman War Worker O l ga wa s b o r n O l ga D o b e rs te i n i n New To r o n t o o n D e c e m b e r 1 3 , 1 9 1 4 . H e r f i r s t j o b w a s a t t h e D o n n e l l & M u d g e L e a t h e r Ta n n e r y, a bl o c k away f ro m h e r S eve n t h St re e t h o m e where Olga helped support the family of twelve. In October 1939, Olga married K e n C u t m o r e . S o o n a f t e r, a n d d e s p i t e a n increased demand for leather and similar co m m o d i t i e s , O l ga wa s l a i d off f ro m h e r position as a leather tanner in favour of the c h e a p e r l a b o u r f r o m l o c a l P r i s o n e r s o f Wa r.
Olga, ready for work, at her home on Seventh Street, New Toronto with her brother Gus Doberstein The Cutmore Family, 1943
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Olga’s Red Cross Knitting Patterns The Cutmore Family, 1943
As industry began to flourish in support o f t h e Wa r e f f o r t , m o r e n o n - t r a d i t i o n a l p o s i t i o n s b e c a m e ava i l a bl e fo r wo m e n , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n N e w To r o n t o . To r e d u c e t h e stigmatization that may have hindered her c a n d i d a c y, O l g a c l a i m e d t o b e u n m a r r i e d and reverted to the Polish translation of her maiden name when she applied to the Small A r m s P l a n t a s “ O l ga Ko m i n s k i .” S h e wa s hired to work the night-shift for forty cents a n h o u r – a rate t h at wa s d o u bl e h e r p rev i o u s s a l a r y a s a l e a t h e r t a n n e r.
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A Wo m a n Wa r Wo r k e r. . . Olga earned many accolades for her work: s h e wa s re co g n i ze d a s a m e m b e r of t h e A m e r i c a n Ro s i e t h e R ive te r A ss o c i a t i o n a n d wa s a 5 0 -ye a r m e m b e r o f t h e Roya l Ca n ad i a n L eg i o n , L ad i e s Au x i l i a r y Si r Wi n s to n C h u rc h i l l B ra n c h . I n 2 0 1 0 s h e wa s p re s e n te d w i t h a n awa rd i n “ Re co g n i t i o n of t h e Wo m e n Wa r Wo r k e r s o f t h e L o n g B r a n c h Small Arms and their Contribution to the Wa r E f f o r t ” a n d a l s o e a r n e d t h e B e t t y K i r k Aw a r d f o r “ I n s p i r a t i o n a l C o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e L a k e s h o r e C o m m u n i t y. ”
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O l ga Cut m o re pa ss e d away i n 2 0 1 3, b ut i s remembered affectionately by all who knew h e r. H e r c h i l d r e n s h a r e d h e r s t o r y w i t h o u r Editor in response to the Lakeshore Grounds I n t e r p r e t i v e C e n t r e ’s 2 0 1 9 e x h i b i t “ Wo m e n ’s Wo r k , ” t o b e i n c l u d e d i n t h i s z i n e a s a w a y to h o n o u r a l o c a l wo m a n wa r wo rke r wh o wa s deeply connected to the Lakeshore.
Nadine Finlay
Olga and her Rosie the Riveter Association plaque The Cutmore Family, 2009
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Film History Tour Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, 2019 I t w a s o n o n e o f o u r F i l m H i s t o r y To u r s , l e d by Alex Sein, that I started properly looking at the buildings on the Lakeshore Grounds fo r m e rly t h e L a ke s h o re Psyc h i a t r i c Ho s p i t a l . Th e to u r ex pl a i n e d h ow va r i o u s l o c at i o n s around campus have been used for different f ilm and television productions, such as the “ P o l i c e A c a d e m y ” m o v i e s o f t h e 1 9 8 0 ’s o r t h e recent comic book movie “Suicide Squad,” to n a m e b u t a f e w. I n e a c h c a s e, t h e b u i l d i n g s h ave p l aye d a small part in the production, whether t h at wa s to c re ate t h e i m p re ss i o n of a picturesque academy in which to train future police off icers, or a darker impression of the cells within a penitentiary for metahuman criminals; each time the buildings have been repurposed.
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What to do with This Space... As the tour continued, I noticed there were also some curious details present in the buildings themselves, curious things that h a d t h e i r o w n s t o r y. W h e n y o u s t a n d o n t h e east side of the g rounds and take a second look at F and H buildings, both feature a slightly mismatched section in the middle. Upon closer examination, one notices the va r y i n g w i n d ow s tyl e s a n d m i xe d patte r n i n g of the brick work as well. I learned later that these middle sections are extensions, added after the original building had aleady been in operation for a few decades. And those extensions p rov i d e ye t a n o t h e r s to r y : a s to r y a b o ut h ow t h e t h e L a ke s h o re Psyc h i a t r i c Ho s p i t a l wa s o r i g i n a l ly i n te n d e d to b e a s e t of small cottages, and not some monolithic institution like other hospitals of the time.
H Building Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, 2019
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Close-up of the middle section of H Building Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, 2019 K i v a s Tu l l y, t h e o r i g i n a l a r c h i t e c t o f t h e nineteenth century structures, spent time re s e a rc h i n g t h e m o s t i n n ovat ive i n s t i t ut i o n a l d e s i g n s o f h i s d a y, a r r i v i n g a t t h e d e s i g n for the cottage system. With his focus on smaller buildings, one might wonder what Tu l l y w o u l d h a v e t h o u g h t o f t h e e x t e n s i o n work that connected four separate buildings i n t o t w o . Wa s t h e p u r p o s e o f h i s o r i g i n a l d e s i g n t hwa r te d ? O r wa s t h i s a n e ce ssa r y addition to aid the work being done at the hospital? As I continued thinking about this, I co n s i d e re d t h e s h e e r n u m b e r of ways t h e same buildings have been used: a hospital, a movie set, a college. What does it mean when a building has been repurposed? How has the life of the building been altered?
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What to do with This Space... All of these questions prompted me to start r e s e a r c h i n g s o t h a t I c a n w r i t e m y o w n t o u r. Within a few months, we will unveil a brand new tour that explores the architecture of the Lakeshore Grounds, including stories of how the buildings came to be, their changing use over time, and questions about their co n s e r va t i o n a n d re h a b i l i t a t i o n . Ke e p yo u r eye s p e e l e d fo r f u r t h e r a n n o u n ce m e n t s a s this project develops. I couldn’t be more excited to share this aspect of the Lakeshore G ro u n d s’ h i s to r y w i t h yo u !
Phillip Goodchild
Cumberland House Jim Tate, 2019
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A Winter Birding Checklist 20. I’m a big fan of winter birding... and not just because I do the bulk of it from inside my wa r m a pa r t m e n t . P utt i n g o ut a fe e d e r a l l ows m e s o m e b i n o c u l a r- f re e o b s e r vat i o n time with our feathered friends, time that I g reatly cherish in the colder months. Here is a checklist of the most frequent visitors to my feeders. How many more can yo u a d d ? [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []
Black-capped Chicakdee Blue Jay Cardinal D a rk- eye d Ju n co D o w n y Wo o d p e c k e r European Starling H a i r y Wo o d p e c k e r House Sparrow R e d - b e l l i e d Wo o d p e c k e r White-breasted Nuthatch
O h . . . a n d t h e o c c a s i o n a l C o o p e r ’s H a w k a l s o likes to drop by for a snack...
Jennifer Bazar
Nadine feeding the Chickadees Jim Tate, 2019
Reflecting on the Lakeshore 21. Around 1972 or 1973, my family and I moved into a small house in Long Branch on ThirtyFi ft h St re e t . It wa s re a l ly o l d , p ro ba bly a c o t t a g e a t o n e t i m e , w o o d e n a n d d r a f t y. Th e k i tc h e n wa s a n ad d i t i o n , a n d t h e f l o o r sloped. I seem to recall moving into the house in the summer because the explorations s t a r t e d i m m e d i a t e l y. I t w a s l i k e w e h a d moved into this secret shire, with a massive lakeside perfect for adventure and giant boulders all along the shore to climb on. I remember there were countless parks and trees - amazingly old trees that towered over houses and cottages. We k i d s w o u l d b u i l d t e n t s a n d f o r t s i n t h e b u s h e s at M a r i e Cu r t i s Pa rk . Th e re wa s a lways a P i rate s h i p t h re ate n i n g t h e s h o re s that we had to fend off with our canon. I re m e m b e r by favo u r i te t i m e wa s j u s t b e fo re the beginning of a storm: the lake would c h u r n a n d r i s e u p a n d we ’d t r y to ge t a s c l o s e a s we co u l d to t h e c ra s h i n g wave s .
Canon at Marie Curtis Park Nadine Finlay, 2020
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Etobicoke Creek Nadine Finlay, 2020
O t h e r d ays we ’d p a c k a l u n c h o r p i c n i c a n d wa l k a s fa r u p Eto b i co ke C re e k a s we co u l d g o . We ’ d a l w a y s s e e a l l k i n d s o f c o o l w i l d l i f e : f o x , m u s k r a t s , a n d b i r d s g a l o r e . We ’ d f i n d a s p o t a n d j u s t p l a y a n d e x p l o r e a l l d a y. Most of the picnic food went to the ducks, chipmunks, and seagulls, except for dessert o f c o u r s e . We ’ d a l s o g o o n b i k e j o u r n e y s , w o r k i n g o u r w a y E a s t f r o m L o n g B r a n c h Av e . We ’ d s t o p a t T h o m a s ’ Va r i e t y f o r p o p s a l o n g t h e w a y, b u t o u r d e s t i n a t i o n w a s u s u a l l y t h e L a ke s h o re Psyc h i a t r i c Ho s p i t a l ( t h ey h a d a n a p p l e o rc h a rd t h e re . . . i f yo u co u l d ge t to i t ) . Long Branch fed our need for adventure and also kept us g rounded with the nature we w e r e s u r r o u n d e d b y. O u r c o m m u n i t y o f f e r e d u s s e c u r i ty a n d wa s a lways we l co m i n g . A l t h o u g h p e r p e t u a l m o t i o n wa s o u r d e fa u l t , those quiet days spent exploring stick out in my m e m o r y t h e m o s t . I e n j oye d wh e re I g rew up and I knew to be thankful for it.
S h e i l a Ka r p i s
Knitting our History A s p a r t o f o u r r e c e n t “ Wo m e n ’s Wo r k ” exhibit, we hosted a weekly Knitting Circle. To p r e p a r e f o r t h e e v e n t , I w a s t a s k e d w i t h locating the patterns originally produced d u r i n g t h e S e c o n d Wo r l d Wa r a n d t r a n s l a t i n g them for contemporary use. I l e a r n e d to k n i t a b o ut 2 0 ye a rs a go. Learning remains one of my most cherished m e m o r i e s : my B a ba wa s i n h e r 8 0 s a n d partially blind, but I remember sitting close beside her as she patiently felt each stitch along my needles to try and identify where I needed help. Wo r k i n g o n t h e e x h i b i t m a d e m e w i s h I had asked her more about her experiences d u r i n g t h e Wa r. I k n o w s h e m a d e t h e t r e k down to the city from Espanola some t i m e i n t h e 1 9 4 0 ’s a n d I d o r e m e m b e r how she talked about riding the streetcar between her rooming house and her job at C h r i s t i e ’s B i s c u i t s . L a t e r, s h e w o u l d m o v e to the mailroom for the aircraft division of Massey Harris where she and a girlfriend we re k n ow n a s t h e “ Swe e t h e a r t s o f M a ss ey Harris.” But did she know how to knit at that t i m e ? D i d s h e fo l l ow t h e sa m e patte r n s I wa s looking at? I never thought to ask. Everything we read in preparation for the e x h i b i t h i n t s t h a t i t i s a s t r o n g p o s s i b i l i t y. K n i t t i n g w a s c o m m o n , a n d p o p u l a r. Wo m e n , men, and children alike made socks, toques,
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24. Red Cross Knitting Patterns and more to send overseas. Canadians could mail handmade items directly to their relatives, but all other donations were distributed through the Red Cross. Fo r q u a l i t y c o n t ro l , a h a n d f u l o f e x p e r i e n c e d knitters inspected all donations and f ixed t h e m b e f o r e t h e y w e r e s e n t . To r o n t o newspapers cite that the Red Cross’ “Mrs. Fix-It” could repair over 200 pairs of socks a week! But my biggest challenge with prepping for t h e K n i tt i n g Ci rc l e wa s n’ t i n t h e q u a l i ty co n t ro l : i t wa s i n t h e ba s i c s of t h e patte r n itself. While the needle sizes were easy to translate (a No. 11 needle is the same as a 3 m m to d ay) , t h e wo o l wa s s o m ewh at va g u e . Several patterns called for “Red Cross S e r v i c e Ya r n ” b u t g a v e n o s p e c i f i c s a s t o t h e weight. I spent hours searching for details but have so far come up short - instead, I went with a “ best g uess.” The patterns t h e m s e l v e s t u r n e d o u t t o b e e a s y t o f o l l o w, reminding me very much of of my f irst pair of basic socks - no fancy patterning, no extra details, just straight knitting.
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Nadine Finlay Nadine is the Assistant Curator of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre. In her free time, she has been completing a dual M a s t e r s ’ i n t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f To r o n t o ’s Fa c u l t y o f I n f o r m a t i o n . A re s i d e n t o f N e w To r o n t o , N a d i n e i s a n e a r l y m o r n i n g r i s e r who can often be seen zooming along the shoreline with members of the MiB ody Runners’ team, pointing out nearby dogs.
Jennifer Bazar Je n n i fe r i s t h e Cu rato r of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre and a proud Long Branch resident. Incapable of separating her personal interests from her wo rk wo rl d , Je n n i fe r i s a n a m ate u r b i rd e r who is slowly working on building her Life List, an avid collector of asylum postcards, and recently wrote her f irst play for the E t o b i c o k e H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y ’s i n a u g u r a l History Live event.
26. Phillip Goodchild Phillip is a former theatre educator and a current student at Humber in the Arts Administration and Cultural Management post- g raduate certif icate prog ram. Canada is the third country he has come to call home during the course of his life, and currently lives in Etobicoke with his much smarter wife and three children.
Jonny Devaney My n a m e i s Jo n ny D eva n ey ! I a m 2 3 ye a rs o l d a n d f ro m O ttawa . I h ave b e e n l iv i n g in Etobicoke for almost 4 ye a rs n ow go i n g to s c h o o l a t Humber for Film and Media P r o d u c t i o n . I h a v e a l o v e f o r p h o t o g r a p h y, m o v i e s , a n d d o g s . S p e c i f i c a l l y, m y d o g , n o t because I am biased, but because he is the best.
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J i m Ta t e Ji m co n t i n u e s to e n j oy h i s retirement. He has spent t h e pa s t ye a r vo l u n te e r i n g with the Interpretive Centre, during which time he has made signif icant contributions to our knowledge about the g rounds. Jim has a particular knack for piecing together details about the landscape and is so far ahead in t h e “ G re at L o c at i o n D ebate� w i t h Je n n i fe r that he hesitates to report the actual score f o r f e a r o f e m b a r r a s s i n g h e r. . .
Maureen Luke Maureen has been a r e s i d e n t o f t h e N e w To r o n t o neighbourhood for the pa s t f ive ye a rs . S h e i s a volunteer with LAMP Community Health Centre, a n a n i m a l l o v e r, b o o k c o l l e c t o r, a n d a l s o loves spending time in Colonel Samuel Smith Park.
P. S . M a u r e e n i s a l s o t h e f o u n d e r o f t h e N e w To r o n t o H o l i d a y M a r k e t . T h e e v e n t r a i s e d over $1,000 for LAMP CHC in 2019!
28. S h e i l a Ka r p i s Sheila is a local, raised in Mimico, and loves the area through and through. She is best known for her positivity and love for the Lakeshore. Sheila is also an self-taught artist who features the beloved landmarks of the communities of South Etobicoke in her artwork.
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