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IN THIS ISSUE // NOVEMBER 2018

NEW IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Long Branch welcomes CANVAS Artistic Lounge. South Etobicoke’s coolest paint & sip hot spot.

LONG BRANCH REMEMBERS

Join us in honouring locals who contributed to the war effort and the heroes who paid the ultimate sacrfice.

COVER STORY

Mimico’s Mark Johnson brings us Ed’s Real Scoop - not your average ice cream shop. Read his story and get some tasty treat ideas for the Holidays.

A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS Ho, Ho, Holy cow! It’s that time of year. Get ready for the annual Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, Saturday Dec. 1st. 10am start.

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POLITICS // ETOBICOKE-LAKESHORE After the city of Toronto shifted from 47 to 25 Wards, Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s old Ward 6 merged with the old Ward 5 to become the new Ward 3 - which is now Toronto’s largest ward by population. Incumbent Mark Grimes won the day, winning his fifth term as City Councillor.

CITY COUNCILLOR - WARD 3 ELECTION RESULTS POLLS REPORTING: 92 OF 92 / VOTERS: 40,408 OF 95,723 VOTES

% OF VOTE

MARK GRIMES

16,527

40.90

AMBER MORLEY

10,985

27.19

PAMELA GOUGH

7,301

18.07

IAIN DAVIS

2,722

6.74

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MASTHEAD The Etobicoke Lakeshore Press is published monthly by Fiat Lux Media and is mailed to houses in Long Branch by Canada Post. Additional copies are also available for pick-up at selected local businesses along the Lakeshore. Our aim is to capture life in South Etobicoke by highlighting positive contributions to our community by local business owners, elected officials, and residents.

CONTRIBUTORS MATTHEW DOUGLAS Long Branch Resident & Lead Pastor at West Edge Church in Port Credit

TRAVIS PERRATON Accredited Financial Planner at RBC in Long Branch

BRAD JONES JAXON VAN DUSEN - TUMMINIERI President & Owner of Ridley Funeral Long Branch Resident, Grade 1 student Home in New Toronto at James S. Bell, and Assistant Editor JONATHAN NHAN Pharmacist & Associate Owner at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch

MARIA TERZAGHI Pharmacist & Certified Health Coach at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch

BILL ZUFELT Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee, LBNA

SHANNON LEAHY Head at Lighthouse Storytelling, a writing-and-speaking studio in Mimico

ADRIANNE SZABO ASHLEY ORTINS Co-Owner & Director of Operations at Administration & Accounting at Fiat Lux Monkey Tree Fitness & Wellness Centre Media, Humber College graduate

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CANVAS Artistic Lounge is a licensed art studio/lounge that encompasses an atmosphere that is defined as “Artistic Chic” which tantalizes all five senses. A common ground where our customers who are looking for an artistic escape and want to experience a quick sense of accomplishment while filling their creative void. Customers can visit our energetic and art inspired studio and paint freestyle by choosing from over 450 art cards or select to attend from our guided painting workshops, private functions and corporate team building events. CANVAS offers a twist to paint and sip with our theme nights, glow-in-the-dark painting nights which supplies the canvases, paints, brushes, and aprons ready for you to paint and party. Our goal is to create a fun, friendly & relaxed atmosphere where you can explore your artistic creativity via the acrylic painting medium. Visit us at: www.canvasartisticlounge.com Book your next event by emailing us at: hello@canvasartisticlounge.com karen@canvasartisticlounge.com | carla@canvasartisticlounge.com Find out more about Lakeshore’s own galleried artist and CANVAS co-owner/operator Karen Colangelo: www.karencolangelopaintings.ca Karen Colangelo

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE Jess’ second trimester. I’m now twice the man I used to be. I can’t wait to bring home all that chocolate Holiday goodness that turns a good husband into a great husband. In the spirit of bulking up for winter, we’re happy to once again promote the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. The big day is just around the corner, so mark your calendars for Sat. Dec. 1st., and don’t forget to bring your skates! The ever-popular Skate With Santa event takes place after the Parade at the Skating Trail in Samuel Smith Park. Bring the kids, too!

ROGER TUMMINIERI Publisher

Welcome to our November edition!

In all seriousness, though, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and remember those who fought and died for Canada in war. This year, we mark the 100th Anniversary of the end of The Great War. Lest We Forget.

This month, we’re featuring one of my all-time favourite shops along the Thank you for reading, Lakeshore - Ed’s Real Scoop in Mimico!

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KID LIFE // FALL FAVOURITES Hi, again. Remember me? I’m Jaxon! I just celebrated my 6th birthday in September. Yeah for me! That’s just one of the reasons I love Fall. Here are some other reasons why I think Fall is one of the best times of the year: 1. I get to go back to school! I started Grade 1 this year and so far it’s pretty good. I got to run x-country and my teacher, Mr. Barton, is really nice. I think it’s going to be a great year. 2. I get to wear camo! That’s right! Fall is camo season :) Yeah, baby! 3. I get to clean up the mess I made in the backyard this summer. My Daddy made me write this :(

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Assistant Editor Etobicoke Lakeshore Press

Jaxon Van Dusen - Tumminieri Long Branch Resident and Grade 1 student at James S. Bell Son of the Publisher

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LONG BRANCH REMEMBERS // LAND, AIR & SEA War is never glamorous. And yet from our humble Village of Long Branch, we remember the hundreds of courageous men and women who served with valour and devotion to protect Canada’s freedom in global proportions for the last 225 years.

There, the famous Curtiss ‘CANUCKS’ were manufactured. Living and training conditions for aspiring ‘Aces’ at Air Bootcamp were rough. Air cadets were housed in only army canvas tents and would-be pilots had to fork out a $400 deposit ($11,400 in today’s money). If they passed, they would receive a $365 gratuity. If you weren’t training you were detailed to housekeeping, cooking, mechanical maintenance and yes, latrine digging!

In 1914, many brave young men from Long Branch joined the ranks to serve in The Great War. Of the 600,000 Canadians who enlisted, nearly 61,000 would never return. The Great War (1914 to1918) was the bloodiest conflict in Canadian history. The first class of 15 graduated as officers of the Royal Flying Corps., and In 1915, Long Branch was to become sent to the British airfields by steamhome for the first Aerodrome in Can- ship. Once in England, they quickly ada and train the first Canadians to learned to fly the Sopwith Camel and participate in WWI air efforts. West of jumped into combat against German the Etobicoke Creek, the three-hanger pilots in their Fokker D’s - the kind The Curtiss JYN-4 training facility was es- Red Baron flew. tablished. To handle the increasing demand for the Curtiss Trainer, ‘Jenny’, for Billy Bishop, the celebrated Canadian Long Branch and other Aerodromes ‘Ace’, was thought to have trained at (Armour Heights and Leaside), a Cana- the Long Branch Aerodrome. Truth is, dian Curtiss factory was built close by. he never actually learned to fly until he

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got to England! Once home, he set up to 400,000 machine guns and over an aircraft business at Armour Heights 6,000,000 in other instruments and Airfield (Downsview). munitions. Many of the arsenals were shipped world wide to allied nations, In 1939, Canada, as part of the Domin- including China. ion of the British Empire, was again at war with Germany. And Long Branch After D-Day in 1945, the plant continwas once again to become a major ar- ued in limited capacity until 1974 when senal producer of the tools of war. it turned facilities over to the Ontario Power Generation and the Cadet OrOn the lands adjacent to the Aero- ganization Police School. The iconic drome, the Long Branch Small Arms 1910 Lakeview Water Tower still stands Plant was built. As in many Canadian today near Dixie Rd and Lake Shore. munitions factories, its workforce consisted primarily of women. To attract more women to the plant, the company built a dormitory complete with 32 bathrooms, six bowling alleys, games room, mezzanine, date parlours, writing rooms, laundries, and a fully equipped cafeteria. In addition, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational clubs were also initiated. During its six year operation, the Long Branch Small Arms plant produced over 1,203,000 rifles and pistols, close Shining a Light on Local Businesses Since 2015

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FORWARD // WHAT IS YOUR F.E.A.R.?

MATTHEW DOUGLAS Pastor

I was in Cambodia on the shores of the Mekong River about to head into the jungle. While we were waiting, a local shared with me a story about the area we were heading to. A Khmer soldier named Chhun Samorn deserted the tyrannical army and fled to the jungle in 1976. Fearing for his life, this man stayed hidden for twenty-eight years in the jungle. Samorn lived on frogs, rats, snails, shrimp, nuts, and mangoes. How’s that for a Paleo diet?. Samorn assumed the war was over but he was afraid that if he came out of hiding, he would be executed. After two decades of hiding, two local villagers discovered the fear-imprisoned Samorn and told him that he need not hide any longer. At last he was free.

On that shore overlooking the mighty Mekong I couldn’t help but think, “So many of us still live as prisoners of fear in our jungle minds hiding from life.” Even worse, this prison causes us to refuse to walk in the freedom that we really have and live. Samorn was brave enough to run away from the killing but he could never find the courage to live. A great acronym: F.E.A.R: False Evidence Appearing Real. You have an amazing and powerful ability to imagine. Most of us don’t even need real fear to stop us from living. Just the thought of it is enough to immobilize us. What held Samorn was what he imagined could happen. It wasn’t what was actually real. Take time to identify what F.E.A.R is keeping you in hiding and keeping you from living.

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Matthew Douglas Lead Pastor at West Edge Church and Long Branch Resident 157 Lakeshore Rd W / 905-274-6564 / @westedgecc / www.westedge.org NOT FOR SALE Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity and it is targeting our women and children. West Edge recently hosted an awareness night facilitated by the ‘Anti Human Trafficking Board’ that is exposing the community crisis, educating on warning signs, and empowering victims to seek help. If you have children, daughters, or are in a social support role and you would like learn more about human trafficking and its impact on our community and the world, contact us. We need your help! 12

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WELLNESS // FIND YOUR BALANCE The Holidays for many means baking sweets, listening to Christmas carols and holiday themed music, and fighting for that coveted spot in the mall parking lot. Some of us love the Holidays because it means spending time with friends and family and carrying out family traditions. Unfortunately, for many others it is filled with stress, feelings of sadness or loneliness, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very difficult time of year. Regardless of your perspective, everyone needs a bit of help to boost their energy and immunity while navigating through the season. Here are some tips to consider: Set boundaries. Learn to listen to your body when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asking for rest. If you are the type who appreciates routine, integrate personal time into that routine and make it part of your foundation. This can be in the form of exercise, meditation, sitting down to a nice meal with a loved one, or booking yourself a much-needed massage. Whatever that means to you, honour yourself. Remember that the better you feel, the easier it is to manage everything. Eat right. Adopt the 80/20 principle where you eat 80% healthy and leave 20% for indulgence. And when you indulge, let go of the guilt and enjoy what you are eating.

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Co-Owners Monkey Tree Fitness & Wellness

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LEST WE FORGET

ARMISTICE 100TH ANNIVERSARY 1918 - 2018

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPE

By: Adrianne Szabo Co-owner of Monkey Tree Fitness & Wellness Bone broth is like an elixir of life. It helps to boost the immune system, repairs cells, reduces inflammation, and is extremely nourishing for the body. Whether eaten as a soup, or as an alternative to your morning coffee, adding bone broth to your daily routine will provide endless benefits. Ingredients 2-3 lbs of bones (some meaty, some with marrow and some gelatinous – all preferably from naturally raised animals, but at minimum antibiotic and hormone-free) 1 large onion (peeled) 2-3 cloves of garlic (peeled) 1 thumbnail thickness slice of ginger (washed) 1 piece of turmeric root (small to medium, washed) 2 large carrots or root vegetable of your choice (washed and cut into pieces) 2-3 stalks of celery (washed and cut into pieces) 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar – helps draw minerals from the bones (raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered) Black pepper & high quality mineral salt (Himalayan or Grey salts are great)

Optional – dried hot peppers for those who like their soup with a bit of kick. In a large stock pot, add bones, salt, vinegar and water – ¾ full. On low heat simmer for several hours (from 8 hours up to 24 hours if desired). About 1-2 hours before you want your soup to be finished, add remaining ingredients and continue to simmer on low heat. When done, strain soup and discard ingredients, as most of the nutritional value has been cooked out. If you have a dog, you can give it the meat off the bones. You should be left with a lovely rich broth that you can drink on its own or use to make other soups. Make sure to keep the fat in the soup as this is extremely beneficial. If it’s too much, remove half and discard. Soup will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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WELLNESS // BIG NEWS AT BRANCH YOGA

WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Following on the heels of Branch Yoga’s 4th Birthday, owners Karey, Marlene, and Bart have some very exciting news to share... As some of you know, we have recently gone through some major life changes, including moving, babies and more. We love Branch Yoga dearly and are beyond proud and grateful of what we had the opportunity to create in this most special community. However, it’s time for us to move on to new adventures. Although it’s time to pass the torch, we wanted to ensure we found the perfect fit to continue the studio and take the community to newer and higher levels of healing, growth, and practice. We are thrilled to introduce you to Branch Yoga’s new owners, Stefanie and Sebastien! They are the founders of ALIVE Yoga & Fitness at Park Lawn & Lake Shore. We truly feel our two studios share many of our most important values - a strong sense of community, acceptance, and inclusivity. This is truly a match made in heaven! This change is 18

going to be great for both communities with more than 70 classes weekly among 20 instructors between both spaces. Please rest assured we are working closely together on a seamless transition for all. And not to worry, your favourite Branch Yoga classes and teachers aren’t going anywhere! We’re so excited for you to meet the new team and couldn’t be happier with this wonderful and super sweet couple taking over for us. You are definitely in the best hands moving forward and we are so grateful for that because you all mean so much to us! If you have any questions, Karey and Marlene are here, whether in the studio or by email. You can also connect with Stefanie and Sebastien at hello@aliveyogato.com. With heartfelt thank-yous and bright blessings, we wish you all the peace, love and magic that your heart desires. Love, Karey, Marlene & Bart yoga@branchyoga.com

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STORYTELLING // SHARPEN YOUR AXE... “Put down everything that comes into your head and you’re a writer. But a storyteller is one who can judge their own stuff, without pity, and destroy most of it.” – Colette Most people, perfectionists who rarely write or speak, detest feedback. They keep their work private, “perfect” and buried alive. Do you know the richest place on earth? The graveyard, darling. Countless treasures are buried there. But not you. The days of burying what matters are over. Get your axe out, storyteller. Now swing high and cut deep with three mighty editorial strokes. YOU are the best-ever story editor in the world. Why? Your Work is your heart. You know your Work by heart. So be tender but fierce, fist-pumping and bloody, too. The axekickin’ is within you. Axe chop no. 1: There’s one thing all stories do. Stories move forward. “What happens next?” is a storyteller’s scream. Every sentence moves the action deeper and deeper into the dark, scary woods. “What happens next, what happens next, what happens next?” is your mantra when clear cutting your story trail. Axe chop no. 2: As you write, mutter “So what, so what, so what?” like a soul possessed. The words you’re presenting MUST move the story – and your audience – forward. If you move too slow, readers or listeners get bored. Move too fast and your audience flees the building like Elvis. Every single word and idea you present on page or stage MUST have a purpose. Write it on the page and then do the acid test: So what?

SHANNON LEAHY

Owner, Lighthouse Storytelling

If there’s no steak and sizzle, know the kiss of death is coming. Better to get bitten in the axe now on the page in private than on stage in front of a zombie audience you’ve bored to death. Axe chop no. 3 (TIMBER!): Re-read, re-write, re-edit, re-treat. Once you’ve tricked out your first draft, take a break! Bless your Work, your editor (that’s you, precious) and your mighty axe. Celebrate! You’re a courageous, wild-hearted, good-looking, gracious professional who knows how to dig deep, get dirty and transform tricky words and ideas into delicious, world-changing treats. And you’ve done all this while running around with your mighty, story-loving, blood-red axe! ... Shannon Leahy is the main work donkey at Lighthouse Storytelling in Mimico.

Her writing-and-speaking studio is run by a not-so-friendly feline (pictured above) named Dingle. If you want to become a Story Sister or Beacon Brother this winter by joining one of Shannon’s writing workshops or weekend retreats, shine your light in her direction at: shannon@lighthousestorytelling.com

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As in land and air, Long Branch was acknowledged at sea with the 1944 HMCS Long Branch (K487), a Flower Class 208ft navy Corvette. With a crew of 85, she sailed as part of the HSXS 300; the largest convoy of WWII. She returned in 1947 and was decommissioned to commercial use until 1966 when she was scuttled off of Cape Spencer, Nova Scotia.

He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal for great devotion to duty and exceptional courage. On June 24, 1944, the ‘Mary K’ Consolidated CANSO was successful in attacking a German U-boat but the aircraft, due to engine failure from intense anti-aircraft gunning, was downed in the frigid northern Atlantic Ocean. For 21 hours in a small dingy, Cole assisted his crew members and was able to save the In the spring of this year, two signif- Flight Navigator’s life. But the pilot, icant war commemoratives in Long Mimico’s David Hornell VC, did not Branch were publicly celebrated. survive. Cole returned to Long Branch in 1945 and lived on Lake Promenade. Adjacent to the 1933 Long Branch He died in 1991. Cenotaph, our first Heritage tree, ‘Big The Long Branch Neighbourhood AssociRed‘, was designated. Its sapling date ation is pleased to announce the ‘LONG takes us back to the time of the War of BRANCH REMEMBERS’ initiative to honour 1812. The Cenotaph was erected by local War Veterans posthumously with a Branch 101 of the Royal Canadian Le- dedicated planted tree. To nominate a cangion to pay tribute to those who fought didate, please contact: bill.zufelt@lbna.ca and died in WWI, WWII, and the Kore... an War. Bill Zufelt is a Long Branch resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee

At 60 Eastwood Park Gardens, a new for the Long Branch Neighbourhood Park was named after Sydney Reginald Association. Cole; a Flight Sergeant of the Royal CaPHOTOS: City of Toronto Archives nadian Air Force 192 Squadron. 20

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LIFE’S UNDERTAKINGS // FINDING PURPOSE IN As Halloween and Day of the Dead slither and slink into town, our fears about death grow even more gruesome and ghoulish. Yet ancient fall holidays are rooted deep in the pagan tradition of honouring the dead, celebrating fall harvests, and looking to the past as a way to predict the future. Undertaker, Brad Jones, believes there are plenty of treats available to those wishing to end the mind tricks at play when death knocks on our door and tells us it’s time to go to the funeral home.

about a place ‘where you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave.’ Is a lighter approach to death the right touch when guiding people through funeral planning, family gatherings, and flower arrangements? Perhaps. While most people don’t say I have zero feelings in a malicious or unkind way, they are making a (false) observation about my personality based on what I do for a living. Yes, it’s true: I work with the dead. The second part of the equation that’s so often missed is that by working with the dead, I Serve the living.

One of my good friends just returned from England and after entertaining me with tall tales about pretty pubs, ghostly graveyards, and double-decker red buses, she giggled and showed me her last photograph: a doorway Working as a funeral director is my callwith lush ivy, red brick and a sign that ing, my vocation, and my – pun alert – read “Happy Go Lucky Funeral Parlour.” life purpose. Funeral service does not sound like a “happy-go-lucky” profesWhile I recognize that the British have sion but dig deeper and you’ll unearth always had a more comfortable rela- not just worms but warmth. tionship with dying and death – and legendary wit and irony – I thought the Corporate life regularly promises us sign extreme and distasteful, especial- their company and customers are “like ly upon closer inspection. Floating in a family” but remember how Sears and sea of blue mingled with white clouds, other corporate worms dealt with their a man straddles a brown casket while thousands of “family members”? another man (with horns on his head) fishes. What has the lucky devil caught? Our funeral home is literally a lively and The man riding the casket! vibrant family made up of (can’t resist) happy-go-lucky women and men. Staff Sometimes I get teased that I have no have been here for decades. We’ve feelings because I rarely show strong attended weddings, baptisms, graduemotions, but this ghastly storefront ations, and funerals together. activated something in me that surprised both me and my friend. Want to make me and my staff, and just about any professional in funeral I dreaded thinking there was an actu- service cringe and groan? Just say, “I al funeral home in London, England, don’t know how you do what you do!” called Happy Go Lucky that grieving There really is not much difference befamilies went to for help. I also didn’t tween you and me. laugh when she equated the funeral parlour in England and my funeral What differentiates us from one anothhome in Etobicoke as a deadly “Hotel er is that when I aligned my behaviours, California.” If you’re not a music per- beliefs, values and interests almost 30 son, at all, “Hotel California” is a song years ago, funeral service beckoned as 22

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THE PLOT

BRAD JONES

Owner, Ridley Funeral Home

the most meaningful and satisfying way Consider putting this warm light in for me to contribute and to Serve. your jack-o-lantern: morbid, somber, grim, sad, scary, weird, fun is the spirit And the “Happy Go Lucky Funeral Par- of modern-day Halloween. The spirits lour,” how do they fit into the mix and inside a funeral home are different. the mess? Turns out the storefront is The people checked in there are just both a trick and a treat. The ghastly like you: happy to be alive and grateful thing is actually a service door where to make a difference in the world here fruit and vegetables are delivered to a and beyond. nearby Chinese restaurant. ... The signage acts as a deterrent for Brad Jones is president and owner of localthe restauranteur who didn’t want ly-owned, commission-free Ridley Funeral pedestrians getting in the way of her Home (3080 Lake Shore Blvd) in Etobicoke, New Toronto, Mimico or Long Branch deliveries. Even in death-progressive depending on who you are and how long England, people love staying clear of you’ve lived in the area. funeral parlours and the people who work inside. For more than 25 years, Brad has declined requests to rent out his hearse so ghouls

And that’s okay. My feelings aren’t hurt. can trick-or-treat in style. I know you like me, you really like me. It’s my line of work that’s hard to wrap a You’re welcome to contact Brad by calling 416-259-3705 or by email at: head and heart around. BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com

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COVER STORY // TREAT YOURSELF AT ED’S REAL Meet Mark Johnson, owner of Ed’s Real Scoop in Mimico. He’s thrilled to bring Ed’s products to the Lakeshore and to call Mimico home. The kitchen has always been a favourite place for Mark. When he was 5 years old he loved watching The Iron Chef and told anybody who asked him, that’s what he’d be when he grew up. Mark thinks that becoming a Churnmaster and owner of his very own Ed’s Real Scoop is even better! Here’s the scoop: the magic of Ed’s is that everything is made in the store from premium ingredients. Nothing comes pre-made from a factory and then put out for sale. In fact, I once ran into Mark on Lake Shore while on his way to buy some fresh pecans for use in an upcoming batch of some exotic-sounding flavour that I’m sure tastes amazing.

If you’ve walked by Ed’s on the days they’re making waffle cones, there’s no way you can keep yourself from going in. Once inside, you’re likely to find Mark or Maddie carefully guiding churned ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, or sorbet into pans as it flows, freshly made, from the Carpigiani machine in the back of the shop. It’s made in very small batches, only a tub at a time, so it’s always extremely fresh. This story keeps getting better. Ed’s is also open year-round because who doesn’t crave their favourite ice cream in the middle of winter? You can buy pints of all your favourite flavours to stock your freezer. My freezer fits 64 pints. Don’t ask me how I know this. Ed’s has created over 150 different unique recipes which are regularly rotated so there’s something new just about every day. Besides all the frozen treats, there’s lots more to choose from at Ed’s. They’ve got all kinds of wonderful goodies that can be made from ice cream, like milkshakes, floats, affogatos, ice-cream sandwiches, birthday cakes, and pies. All made in-house! The ice-cream cakes are very popular for birthdays and other celebrations. They’re made to order and are available year-round. Just call the store 48 hours in advance so your cake has time to set. All that’s left is to pick your favourite flavour. Once cooler weather comes, Ed’s starts making chocolates – all kinds of them – giant tortoises, chocolate dipped oreos, lots of chocolate bark, and chocolate dipped biscotti. There’s also fudge, regular biscotti, and espresso to warm you up. Cont’d on page 26

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By: Roger Tumminieri

MARK JOHNSON

Owner, Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Scoop - Mimico

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Keep it local this Holiday Season with gifts from Ed’s Real Scoop in Mimico. Take their Christmas baskets, for example. All of them are made to order and packaged with a gorgeous liveedge wooden tray sourced from the Urban Lumberjack; the same folks who built the signature bench outside Ed’s upon which many happy customers have enjoyed their tasty treats. (urban-lumberjack.com) Take it from me, you can’t go wrong when you come home with something from Ed’s. ... ED’S REAL SCOOP - MIMICO 2370 Lake Shore Blvd. W 416-259-9595 www.edsrealscoop.com Instagram: @edsrealscoop

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100% LEGIT LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS Hey, Rog... Just a quick reminder that I’ll be heading down to the Lakeshore soon. Mrs. Claus and I are excited for the annual trek to South Etobicoke. I think she’s mentioned this before, but this is by far our favourite parade! Please inform your readers that we hope to see them all lining the street on Saturday, December 1st - snow or shine! And don’t forget to remind them to bring their skates. We had a record turnout last year after the parade. I hope to see even more at the Skating Trail in Samuel Smith Park! Please give my best to Jessica and the kids. Sincerely, Your Old Friend, Santa Claus P.S. Consider publishing this letter. You might get a few laughs for once. HoHoHo!

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YOUR HEALTH

JONATHAN NHAN Pharmacist

Family gatherings, work parties, and parties with friends right around the corner? Make sure that you stay healthy and do what you can to prevent yourself from catching the flu! Vaccination against the influenza virus is one of the best preventative measures that you can take to protect yourself and those around you from illness. Come in any time to see your pharmacy team at Brown’s Line & Lake Shore to get your flu shot. If you’re on the fence, come in and speak with our pharmacists to see if it is something that may be beneficial for you. Getting your shot early in the season ensures that you are protected throughout the times when you may be most susceptible to the flu. Spend your Holidays enjoying the company of those you love, rather than spending them sick in bed! SIGN UP FOR DIGITAL PHARMACY www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/prescriptions

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Jonathan Nhan, RPh, CDE Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch 3730 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-5243 / @nhanjonathan www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

MARIA TERZAGHI Pharmacist

With the colder weather here, we may feel tempted to sleep in, skip the morning walk, or avoid the gym. These are natural tendencies, but it’s important we keep track of our choices without letting them transform from a “one-time thing” into to a habit. Keeping a journal can help. Keeping track of what we eat, how much water we drink, and/or how much we move has proven advantages. Many studies show that people who keep track of one or two of those things are 60% more successful in keeping good habits part of their routine than those who do not. Keeping track makes us aware of the number of times we skipped exercise, times when we didn’t drink enough water and had a headache, and the times that we eat too many carbs and our blood sugar spiked. Talk to us. We can share our tips and advice.

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Maria Terzaghi, RPh, CHC Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch 3730 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-5243 / @4betterself www.shoppersdrugmart.ca