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INSIDE THE COFFIN
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Mark Grimes, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 3 discusses his passion for preserving the memories and mementos of Long Branch and what you can do to help ensure our history lives on for generations to come
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MASTHEAD EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS The ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE PRESS is the only free, monthly lifestyle magazine focused on South Etobicoke. Published by Fiat Lux Media, it is mailed to houses in Long Branch by Canada Post. Additional copies are available at selected local businesses and high-traffic pick-up locations. Our aim is to capture life in South Etobicoke by highlighting the many positive contributions to our community by local business owners, elected officials, and residents. The ELP is MADE IN LONG BRANCH!
BILL ZUFELT Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee, LBNA
BRAD JONES President & Owner of Ridley Funeral Home in New Toronto
DEREK STOCKLEY ANDREA TURPIN Principal, Lakeshore Campus; Dean, Mimico Resident and Co-owner of Faculty of Social & Community Services Adrian + Andrea Toronto Real Estate JENNIFER BAZAR TYLER POPE Long Branch Resident and Curator, Long Branch Resident, Realtor, and Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre Owner of Your Home Chaperone 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
NATASSIA MORRIS JESSICA TUMMINIERI Long Branch Resident and Operations Mom, Long Branch Resident, and Manager at Lakeshore Arts Wife of the Publisher JENNY SHEARMAN KAM SARAN Personal Chef / Owner at My Sweet South Etobicoke Resident and Beet and New Toronto Resident Community Lead at Office146
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ONE HEALTH SERVICES FEELING “FINE”? With Autumn officially underway, now is a great time to focus on your health. September is often a mini “new year” for people, signifying a time to re-assess goals and re-establish routines. With a few months left in 2019, it’s time to hunker down and finish strong on your goals. And as I always say….you can’t set extraordinary goals and live an extraordinary life, without extraordinary health. Have you ever gone months (or years) thinking that it’s “normal” to wake up feeling unrefreshed? Or to have racing thoughts when your head hits the pillow? Or have your energy tank in the afternoon? How about feeling bloated or only pooping every 3 days? Why are you accepting suboptimal health as your reality? “Fine” does not fly with me, nor does anything less than GREAT. As a Naturopathic Doctor, it’s my job to dig deep and find out why you are feeling the way you are. But more importantly, I make it my mission to make sure you feel heard in the process. If you are ready to get the extraordinary health that you need and totally deserve, I would be honoured to help you on the journey. I am offering complimentary Meet & Greet visits to anyone who feels ready to take the leap and determine if Naturopathic Medicine is a good fit. Book online: www.onehealthservices.janeapp.com
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE GIVING THANKS And, last but not least, Jessica Tumminieri (my wife) offers thanks of her own for some much-needed help around the house in this month’s Family Life column. Other articles of note this month include Derek Stockley’s Community Brief in which he outlines upcoming events at Humber College Lakeshore Campus and also offers a wrap-up of events from September, namely Etobicoke-Lakeshore Culture Days and The GARDENS Harvest Project. We’re thankful to have Christine Hogarth, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore contribute to this edition with a column that highlights Ontario’s support of Arts & Culture in our communities.
ROGER TUMMINIERI
Publisher & Long Branch Resident Welcome to our October edition.
When I think of October, two things come to mind: Thanksgiving and Halloween. Brad Jones of Ridley Funeral Home has got the Halloween part covered with his aptly named feature; Inside The Coffin. Brad’s monthly column, Life’s Undertakings also has a Halloween bend to it. As always, both articles are great reads. Bill Zufelt has contributed two articles to this edition - both of which capture Long Branch History and will no doubt make your spine tingle. We’re also featuring an initiative that was born in Long Branch and has gone nation-wide, called Accessibile Trick Or Treating. See the inside back cover for details on how you can bring Halloween to EVERY kid this year! Now, on to Thanksgiving... Jenny Shearman of My Sweet Beet offers her tips on hosting Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s doing it for the first time or even if you’re an old pro.
Lastly, I’d like to thank Mark Grimes, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 3 for appearing on our cover this month. Councillor Grimes has been a great supporter of this publication and has become a friend to myself and my wife. His passion for our Ward and its history are evident in his work. He discusses the efforts to preserve the memories and mementos of the past for generations to come in this month’s cover story. Thank you to all of our Editorial Contributors and Ad Partners for your ongoing support. Business is great...and for that, I am extremely grateful. To our Readers, you continue to offer positive feedback and I’m so encouraged to hear how much you value this publication. It’s so nice to hear comments like: “There’s so much great community content in the magazine. We read it every month!” Thank you for all your kind words! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Jessica and I are very blessed. We have two healthy, happy boys in Luke and Jaxon (Happy 7th Birthday, Big Man!!!) On behalf of all of us, I’d like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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INSPIRATION A HERO’S LIFE You have a super power in you: the ability to lift what others cannot. Did you know that you are surrounded by people who are under things that they cannot lift off themselves? They are under problems, perspectives, and pain. But you possess the ability to come alongside these people and lift their worries, change their perspective, and lift them up! We have a belief that for my life to be fulfilling, I have to focus on myself. But the truth is, the most fulfilled lives are the ones that focus on others. So if you’re living beneath what your life should be, then tap into your super power and begin to lift people up by serving them. I have these three statements that get me moving: Start where I am. Use what I have. Do what I can.
Start where you are. Accept that today, for better or for worse, is where you are. Stop wishing you were in a better place and take responsibility for your life because no one else is going to. Don’t wait for things to be better or for this or that to be different before you start helping others. Use what you have. We all have something to give. The ability to just listen could save someone’s life. At my community where I serve we are beginning a program called Network that reveals our gifts
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and abilities. We are often blind to our own gifts and talents because they are so natural to us that we don’t see them as valuable. So West Edge helps people discover what has already been placed in them to give to others. It’s what to give when you don’t know what you’ve got. Do what you can. Share a meal, write an email, have a coffee with a friend that is solely focused on encouraging them. Look around your sphere of friends and family and use what is in you or what you have to lift them up. Tell them you believe in them. Share with them why they matter. We can go further when we know someone believes in us. When you’ve done this, then do this: Repeat. This is the path of a hero. So say out loud with me: I’m going to, “Start where I am. Use what I have. Do what I can.”
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COMMUNITY EMBRACE SIMPLIFIED Embrace Simplified was built from my home in Alderwood...for 3 years most nights after my kids went to bed. Wish Office146 had been around then! I started teaching classes to local women seeking natural solutions and guiding them to understand doTERRA premium essential oils. We’ve come a long way from classes on my living room floor. This past August we welcomed 30 local moms in the beautiful event space at Office146! We now have 250 customers in Canada and the UK and many right here in Long Branch. Embrace Simplified has become a movement for ambitious women who want to unlock a simpler and healthier way of life so they can thrive in life, career, business and motherhood!
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THE ENIGMA OF LONG BRANCH During the mid 2000’s at a fall term pub night for my Sherway Academy music teachers, something happened that will go down in infamy.
someone was walking across the stage but there was no one to be seen! And it has happened a number of times, too!”
Conversations about recent music student successes and accomplishments were the chime of the evening, but one of my piano teachers was not saying much, nor smiling and had a troubled face.
The other teachers instantly felt the compressing cold chill when I said ‘they are right’ and confirmed that I, too, had heard the creaky sounds of heavy footsteps across the old hardwood floor.
“Tom.” I said. “What’s bothering you, buddy?”
When the three of us compared notes as to the time of day, we noted that the walking phenomenon mostly occurred during pre-lesson preparation time around 3-4 pm.
“Well,” he hesitantly replied. “Has anybody heard creepy creaking sounds coming from the old auditorium (Saint Paul’s Church on Thirty First St.) floor?” Some of the teachers just started to laugh but one other teacher, including myself, did not.
Conventional thinking would suggest that these spectre encounters would be happening in the dark, not when sunlight was still pouring through the church windows!
Nicole then asked: “You mean like the sound of footsteps walking across the church’s wooden floor?"
The evening started to turn somber with the revelations, so I ordered another round to lighten things up.
Tom immediately perked up with a resounding, “Yes, yes that’s exactly what it sounded like, as if
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SCAM ALERT! Later that week I approached the incumbent Minister and told him of our experiences. He didn’t argue with me but said, “It may be Ray Smith still doing his inspection rounds.” Ray Smith was the sexton and a congregant of Saint Paul’s for decades and knew the bones of the church inside out. He had passed away earlier that year.
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Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee Long Branch Neighbourhood Association bill.zufelt@lbna.ca
HONEY HARVEST Moya Financial’s honey harvest is finally reaping the sweet rewards of beekeeping in our neighbourhood. The amount of honey made by the bees is dependent on the nectar flow in our area, weather, age of the hives, and other environmental factors. The bees have been busy all summer and soon you’ll be able to get a taste of our community’s honey! You are welcome to stop by their main branch at 747 Brown’s Line and check on the hives, say hi, and pick your jar of Alderwood honey. You can also follow their hive online at: moyafinancial.ca/beegood If you would like to learn more about our neighbourhood bees, Moya will be hosting an upcoming workshop: FROM THE HIVE TO THE HONEY JAR Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM 725 Brown’s Line, Toronto A beekeeper from Alvéole will assist participants in uncapping honeycomb cells, hand-spin honeycombs in the centrifuge extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and labelling it. Email marketing@moyafinancial.ca to reserve your spot. All are welcome!
Beware of the recent scam targeting small business owners in Toronto and specifically along the Lakeshore. Sophisticated scam artists are posing as Toronto Hydro representatives and demanding payments or else they’ll cut off service. Many local business have fallen for the scam and rightfully so. The perpetrators know customer’s account numbers as well as meter numbers, thereby seeming that much more legit. They demand payment via Bitcoin (which Toronto Hydro claims to be a red flag as they do not accept Bitcoin as a means of bill payment). We spoke to John, the owner of a wellness centre in Long Branch, who was taken for $1,000 by the scam. He’s pushing back on Toronto Hydro for answers. “I just don’t like big corporate harming people because of their lack of corporate responsibility,” he explains. “I made a living fixing corporations, so it strikes a nerve with me especially when it’s a simple fix of putting a notice in every invoice going out or via email, as some are paperless.” Toronto Hydro is referring customers to their website for information regarding fraud prevention and how to avoid scams: www.torontohydro.com/scams-and-fraud
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INSIDE THE COFFIN Q&A WITH BRAD JONES Brad Jones has been a long-time contributor to our publication. You might be surprised to know that Brad receives a lot of fan mail from readers about his articles on life, death and grieving. Considering Brad is a funeral director (let’s call him an undertaker since it’s Halloween) who actually lives inside his Etobicoke funeral parlour with his wife and six kids, I thought Brad would be a perfectly ghastly and ghoulish profile. As you’ve guessed, Brad is also a good sport and extremely good-natured. Although he did refuse to lay in a coffin while holding a pumpkin for our photo shoot. -RT During the Halloween season, does anything odd or unusual happen at the funeral home? Yes, we’ve seen levitating candles, a rocking chair move across the room, and a piano play all by itself. I am joking! Our funeral home is not haunted 365 days of the year. Long before call display, we did receive a lot of crank calls around Halloween. The caller would ask, “Is Myra Mains at your funeral home?” Get it? Sounds like “my remains.” I’m grateful for technology, especially call display making those silly calls extinct. Today we still have kids come to the funeral home and ask for a tour of the coffin room. The kids are polite, we’re polite and the answer is always the same: no. We also receive requests to rent our hearse for a Halloween party or as part of someone’s October 31st frontyard “art” installation. A grim twist on “keeping up with the Jones,” I think. People are a little shocked when I remind them that our hearses – we prefer to call them coaches – are working vehicles. When death calls, we go. Have you ever held a funeral on Halloween? Sadly, yes. We’ve also held funerals on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, the deceased’s birthday. Choose any day of the year that signifies love, hope, joy and togetherness and be assured someone somewhere is being laid to rest and mourned. I understand why people don’t want to think about their mortality or losing the people they love to death. But by remembering, on some level, that life ends we love more deeply and fully. You can accept death and still live with deep joy, celebration and courage. I love Voltaire’s “Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” Every time my staff and I help host a funeral, no matter how intimate or celebratory, I believe we’re not only helping the dead but the living. Our “lifeboats” are friends and family offering support when our hearts are broken wide open. We need each other for all seasons; in life and in death. Your funeral home used to be a 19th century farmhouse that now has an apartment attached to it. You live in the apartment with your family. Are your children, especially the younger ones, ever weirded out or frightened? No, not at all. Living above the funeral home has been a drawn-out process for our family. My wife and I raised our six kids in Hamilton for years.
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Owner, Ridley Funeral Home The four oldest boys attended school out there but now with our eldest daughter starting Grade 9 in Toronto, we thought it was the right time to move into the funeral home full-time. When the kids were younger, the apartment was a getaway and big-city adventure. We’re comfortable here and our older sons and daughter are pulled into the action when we need help around the funeral home. They might be asked to shovel snow, wash the cars, paint the fence or assist at a funeral or visitation (The older children have all been funeral assistants). The funeral home is our family home now; the kids help out and do what needs to be done just like inside any other home. For the most part, of course. We won’t talk about mopping up the morgue downstairs. Boo! Ever laid in a coffin as a joke or dare? I get asked this question the most and the answer is very simple: Absolutely not! I figure I’ll have lots of time to spend in a casket sometime in the far distant future. I really don’t want to spoil the surprise before I die! Sometimes people are shocked by my humour; that I actually have a sense of humour considering what I do all day and night. I’ve gone to parties and had strangers tell me they’re relieved by how “normal” I am. When I tell those same people I enjoy a good horror movie and have always been fascinated by zombies, they go back to feeling nervous. It’s funny but sort of sad, too. I know I’m a lot heavier and not as tall as Sleepy Hollow’s Ichabod Crane (remember the Headless Horseman?) but a lot of funeral directors inspire that look and stereotype. In my office at the funeral home, I have a framed copy of the poem The Undertaker and there’s a stanza that sums up the conflict between who people think we are and who we really are: And I? I’m the Undertaker: “Cold Blooded”, you’ll hear them say, ”Trained to the shock and chill of death, With a heart that’s cold and grey.” We’re not ghoulish, solemn people. I’ve dedicated my life to helping the living by taking care of the dead. Outside of that mindset and skillset, funeral directors are just like you – plus, we’re all shipwrecked here together! BRAD JONES Ridley Funeral Home 3080 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-259-3705 BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com
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LONG BRANCH HISTORY THE SCARY 1800’s behind their back, they try to bite an apple in a large pail of water. The first one who bites the apple wins! The apple tree, a native of Central Asia, was brought here and cultivated by the European Colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significant in many cultures including Norse, Greek, Celtic, and European Christian traditions. The Scottish and Irish tradition of Samhain ‘guising’ or dressing in a disguise, dates well back to the 9th century and was known as Mumming (still called that in Newfoundland). Dressing up in a spirit’s guise, singing a song, dance or novel trick with hopes of a reward of food or drink. “Trick Or Treat” is as popular today as ever.
TRADITIONAL IRISH HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERN To fully appreciate this latest chapter of the Long Branch chronicles you need to first furnish yourself with a large, handsome turnip. During the early 1800’s Canada was experiencing an immense immigration from Scotland and Ireland. Along with their ingenuity, stone masonry, farming, and plain hard labour, they brought their cultures and traditions including the celebrations of Halloween. Back then, it was referred to as All Hallows Eve, All Souls Eve, or more commonly known as Samhain from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic festivals. Samhain is celebrated at the end of harvest and is the night of the year of ‘two worlds’. It is the one night that you can move from the one to the other and back again without harm (from the real world to the imaginary world).
At the old Hotel in Long Branch Park and well up to the 1950’s, the manager would invite kids from the Long Branch schools to parade in and out of the spooky Hotel on Halloween while giving out candies and treats for their colourful costumes, parade, and ensemble. Ok and what’s with the turnip you ask? Before the Irish and Scottish discovered the natural abundance and carve-ability of the North American pumpkin, ‘Jacks in Lanterns’ (to ward off evil spirits) made during Samhain festivities were tenaciously carved out of turnips! Seriously take that turnip and try to make it into a Jack-o-lantern. It is hard work! *A Stone in My Pocket (Setting is Port Credit in the1850’s) Matthew Manera, Thistledown Press 2006
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Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee Long Branch Neighbourhood Association bill.zufelt@lbna.ca
“According to one Samhain legend, one could collect a special stone and carry it during All Hallows Eve and sit before a safe bonfire. Then you would look into the fire with all your might and place your special stone in the flames til the fire dies away. The next day you would bring the stone to a special friend and tell your friend what you have seen. The friend would then be able to tell you the rest.”* One of the popular Halloween games to this day is Apple Bobbing, which was a Samhain favourite. In Scotland it was known as Apple Dooking in England the game is called Duck-apple and to the Irish, Snap Apple. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Snap Apple Night is a synonym for Halloween. Usually played by children with their hands tied
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COMMUNITY BRIEF OCTOBER 2019 As I walk around campus and down by the lake, I see the rich colours of red, orange and yellow. It’s official, fall is here. Leaves changing their colour is not the only hallmark of fall on Humber’s Lakeshore campus. New and returning students have settled in, kicking off a successful and busy fall semester. And with the start of fall came one of many exciting traditions for Humber - Culture Days. Thank you to all who attended the event and increased engagement in the arts and cultural life of our community. Etobicoke-Lakeshore Culture Days is part of a Canada-wide movement where visitors can participate in free and engaging activities that make our community so unique and diverse. Young and old alike had opportunities to try their hand at Chinese lantern making and Peruvian weaving, while learning about our Indigenous roots at the Waatebagaa Giizis Festival - a celebration of Indigenous identity. These activities were just a few of the wonderful offerings that once again served to enrich our great community. The Etobicoke-Lakeshore Culture Days festival is co-produced by our partner, Lakeshore Arts, with help from supporting partners: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall, and Mimico-by-the-Lake BIA. This is the eighth year we have hosted the event and it’s always an exciting time to celebrate autumn and experience arts and culture on campus and in our local community. Last month, Humber also participated in The GARDENS Harvest Party and it was a true celebration. More than 600 lbs of produce was grown at our fifteen pod site providers this year, surpassing our goal of 400 lbs of fruits and vegetables. The project contributes to improving health and well-being by increasing community residents’ contact with greenery, promoting locally produced food, addressing food security, advancing knowledge of food and urban agriculture, and building social connections and community. The project has become a community staple since it was started three years ago. The GARDENS Advisory Council, comprising of local residents and community organizations, LAMP Community Health Centre and Humber College started the Pod Project in March 2016 with 10 pod sites dispersed throughout the Etobicoke area. The project provides free produce for the vulnerable in the area, including low-income families, single parents, seniors, and those with disabilities. A portion of the harvest is donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank and other programs related to food and community engagement. The Harvest celebration couldn’t have come at a better time. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are reminded to be thankful for the food on our tables and the opportunities we can create so that we can all enjoy the holiday together.
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DEREK STOCKLEY
Senior Dean & Principal Humber College Lakeshore Campus
Staying mindful of one another’s well-being, October is also recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we are hosting a series of events focused on mental health and well-being. Feel free to come to these events and learn more about the topic and the role you can play in promoting better mental health. Specifically, I invite you and your family to join me in our annual 4K Move for Mental Health Run/ Walk held on October 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., starting behind our D cottage on campus. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, come together as a community and maybe even work off a bit of your Thanksgiving dinner in advance. Looking ahead, we are hosting our Fall Open House on November 16. Visiting the campus is one of the best ways to decide on a college and it’s a great time to speak to faculty and current students, while also touring our labs and state-of-theart facilities on campus. The campus has many beautiful places to explore and this is a perfect time to unwind, study, catch up with family and friends and get organized. Happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing you on campus.
DEREK STOCKLEY
Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services Principal, Lakeshore Campus Humber College
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LAKESHORE GROUNDS’ TRADITION OF MUSIC Music has deep roots on the Lakeshore Grounds. In its earliest years, the Mimico Asylum had a “Musical Attendant” on staff who coordinated the amusements calendar at the institution. In the mid-1890s, this position was held by Miss Maggie Wallace who earned $18 per month for her work. By the end of the same decade, patients would complete construction on The Assembly Hall – an important building that provided space for indoor recreation, including performances by the Staff and Patient Bands as well as a host of musical groups from the surrounding community. The Hospital would continue the practice of integrating musical recreation into its operations until its closure. In its final years, the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital would become one of only two mental health facilities in Ontario to formally adopt a Musical Therapy program. Coordinated by Betsy Lim, who held a Masters degree in Musical Therapy, patients not only learned to play instruments and sing, but also engaged in discussions of music therapy and music appreciation. When the Lakeshore Teachers’ College opened on the Hospital’s former farmland in 1959, music rooms and an auditorium were key features of the new build. Moreover, students were required to specialize in either sport, art, or music as their elective choices. These early examples serve as a foundation for an ongoing tradition on the Lakeshore Grounds: In 1980, Humber College – by then operating in the Teachers’ College building - opened the Community Music School. This fee-for-service outreach program for children and youth between the ages of 3-18 has delivered well-over 90,000 hours of
Image originally published in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital staff newsletter, Rapport, in 1974 instruction over the past 39 years. Students in the program have performed internationally, winning 200+ Gold Awards at Musicfest Canada and garnering $2 million+ in scholarship offers from universities and colleges across North America. Graduates have gone on to record deals, Juno nominations, and positions within the music industry. In 2001, The Assembly Hall was re-opened by the City of Toronto to serve as a community cultural centre. It continues to host concerts, theatrical performances, and other events on the original 1898 stage. Today, Humber College offers the largest college-level combination of media sector programs in Canada with a rich line-up of public performances that are not to be missed. Follow @HumberMusic on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for the latest announcements.
JENNIFER BAZAR
Curator, Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
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COVER STORY COUNCILLOR MARK GRIMES PUTS I always enjoy interviewing Councillor Grimes. He’s very gracious with his time and speaks so passionately about Ward 3 in general and Long Branch in particular. We met up at Office146 on Thirtieth Street to talk about the history of Long Branch and the work that’s being done currently to protect and preserve cherished memories and mementos for generations to come. Having grown up in New Toronto, Councillor Grimes is a “Hometown Hero” according to our photographer, Igor. He was so impressed listening to the Councillor speak about Ward 3 and his passion for our neighbourhood’s history that he took me aside after our photo shoot to tell me that, and I quote: “Mark is exactly what a City Councillor should be! He’s from here and he cares about the people he serves. I wish my Councillor was like Mark.” We won’t divulge what ward Igor lives in. So what inspired Councillor Grimes to preserve our past through the collection of photographs and mementos? He received a call one day from a man who had travelled here from Winnipeg to clear out his deceased aunt’s home in Alderwood. He discovered a number of old photographs that he didn’t want to throw out. One even depicted a marching band on Brown’s Line. Not knowing what to do with them, he contacted Councillor Grimes. Since he was close by, the gentleman dropped the photos off at the Councillor’s home and the rest was, well...history. The Councillor continues to explain similar stories as he reminisces about working two jobs growing up - one in New Toronto and another in Long Branch. He flips through a presentation entitled LOOKING BACK ON THE LAKE SHORE that highlights historical photos of Lakeshore landmarks that have long been replaced but not forgotten. Images of icons like The Almont Hotel (now the Humber College Fashion Institute), The Eastwood (now Rexall), The Long Branch Race Track (now an industrial park), and The Red Barn, a family restaurant where Grimes used to buy 5-cent hamburgers (now Tim Horton’s at Twenty Sixth St). The Councillor speaks with such passion about preserving these historical memories that one can’t help but want to chip in to the effort. If you have old photographs or mementos that you would like preserved, please contact Councillor Grimes. They will be documented, archived and returned to you for safe keeping.
MARK GRIMES
Toronto City Councillor, Ward 3 councillor_grimes@toronto.ca www.markgrimes.ca 416-397-9273
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Passionate about preserving Long Branch’s memories and mementos, Councillor Grimes explains the work that’s being done to celebrate the history of our neighbourhood and what you can do to help. By: Roger Tumminieri
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FOOD & DRINK HOSTING THANKSGIVING Everything doesn’t have to be fresh out of the oven. Embrace made-ahead recipes. It’s daunting to have everything come out of the oven the day of, while the turkey is cooking. For example, desserts like pies can be made up to 3 days ahead. Casserole-type dishes are great. Cranberry sauce and gravy can all be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Problem: The turkey took forever to cook and now all the side dishes are cold. Solution: Try using some of the following items to keep food hot:
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Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be intimidating. Planning what dishes to make, how much food to get, when to start cooking the turkey, the list can be overwhelming. Keep the menu simple, along with a couple of side dishes, and a turkey is perfect! You can even ask for help and get family members to bring a dish.
- A cooler, which will also retain heat, can hold covered pots and stacked foil dishes. - An insulated Insta-pot or a Crock-Pot can keep mashed potatoes warm. You can set a Crock-Pot on low for longer periods. - A thermos will guarantee that the gravy stays piping hot. - A barbecue gas grill can double as a warming oven. Put it on low heat, place a pot or two inside, and close the lid.
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THEY’VE GONE BANANAS AT ED’S REAL SCOOP Madelaine (Maddie) Rose first started at Ed’s Beaches location. She was hired on by THE Ed for a part-time job. Working at an ice cream parlour like Ed’s soon turned out to be more than just a job, it became more of a passion. After three years there she made her way to Ed’s Mimico location and we couldn’t be more grateful. With six years of experience in the craft and a vibrant artistic flare, Maddie has turned into quite the Whiz in the kitchen with flavours like Pop Tarts, Fruit Loops, Peanut Butter Pie, and my current favourite, Banana Bread (“B.B.”) under her belt. Here’s what she had to say:
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(IG: @rose.madelaine) Ed’s Real Scoop - Mimico
Ed’s Real Scoop has become a staple of originality, creativity, and community for the past three years. Every visit greets you with friendly smiles, seasonal flavours, or charitable events. Mark Johnson, the owner of Ed’s Mimico location, also encourages his employees to share their talents and ideas for new flavours and that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about this month.
What was the inspiration for B.B.? My sister is a celiac. She cannot eat gluten, much like a lot of people these days. I wanted to create a flavour she can enjoy, too. Plus, I find that desserts like cakes, etc. often make for excellent ice cream flavours. Why B.B.? Banana Bread is delicious, it’s pure nostalgia. Everyone has that memory of their grandma’s B.B. recipe. That’s what I was aiming at. What would you pair it with? Anything cinnamon, chocolate ice cream or gelato, or pumpkin, they would all taste great. What’s new for October? Besides B.B. we have the Pumpkin ice cream and the Pumpkin Pie ice cream Pie. Say that three times fast! FOOTNOTE: B.B. was such a huge hit, it sold out in the first week! Not to worry, though, they’re making more and I highly recommend it. I also recommend you go see Maddie’s play towards the end of October. She is a local actor/director/producer and flyers will be available in store. By: Radek Smaczny, Mimico Resident Local Connoisseur of all things Ed’s Real Scoop
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MPP HOGARTH SUPPORTING THE ARTS We are fortunate in Etobicoke to have incredible artistic, cultural, and community groups that host events across the city. As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke—Lakeshore I am amazed at the talent nurtured right here in Etobicoke and I am proud to share how our government is supporting our community partners. Celebrate Ontario is a provincial granting program that helps festival and event organizers enhance their programming and activities, while supporting and showcasing local talent and skill. This summer, I am pleased to announce that our government provided funding support for three very successful events in and around our riding: Toronto Outdoor Picture Show, Shakespeare in High Park, and the Toronto Ukrainian Festival. Toronto Outdoor Picture Show is devoted to sharing outdoor cinema with Toronto communities. Each year, they present films in parks across the city. This year, Bell Manor Park in Etobicoke—Lakeshore was one of the parks that feature movies. The theme for this year’s season was “Dynamic Duos” with movies such as Ratatouille, You've Got Mail, and The Kid. I am pleased to share that our government supported this creative endeavour with over $20,000 in funding to help ensure another successful season. Etobicoke is filled with numerous green spaces and this is a wonderful way to showcase their beauty. Shakespeare in High Park is an exciting Toronto tradition that takes place between July and September each summer. Mounted by Canadian Stage, Shakespeare in High Park is an outdoor theatre event staged at the High Park Amphitheatre, right outside Etobicoke. This year, I brought my nephew Max to attend this summer’s premier performance of Measure for Measure, a dark comedy about morality and power. While there, I was pleased to share that our government supported Shakespeare in High Park with over $66,000 in funding. Events such as Shakespeare in High Park and Toronto Outdoor Picture Show are a fantastic convergence of the city’s artistic community with our beautiful outdoor spaces. Experiencing art under the stars provides opportunities for families to create and share new memories together.
CHRISTINE HOGARTH
Member of Provincial Parliament Etobicoke-Lakeshore Additionally, Etobicoke is home to many Ukrainian-Canadians, who contribute enormously to the social and cultural fabric of our community. One of the many events that recognize the rich heritage of Ukrainian-Canadians is the Toronto Ukrainian Festival, held in Bloor West Village. I am always proud to stand behind our Ukrainian-Canadian population. This year, our government provided $75,000 to support the Ukrainian Festival, which had its 23rd successful year this September. It is always a great opportunity to learn about such a vibrant culture and experience the hospitality of the Ukrainian people through food and live entertainment. I am always happy to support the fantastic local talent right here in Etobicoke—Lakeshore. Are you hosting an artistic, cultural, or community event in Etobicoke—Lakeshore? Email me at Christine.hogarth@pc.ola.org so that I can come and show my support. If you are interested in more information about the Celebrate Ontario program or would like to be notified when the 2020 program launches, please send an email to Celebrateontario@ontario.ca.
CHRISTINE HOGARTH
Member of Provincial Parliament, Etobicoke-Lakeshore 195 Norseman St, Unit 21 / 416-259-2249 / www.christinehogarthmpp.ca
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MIMICO Q&A WITH JASON TREMBLAY How long have you lived in Mimico? What do you like most about the community?
I’ve been in Mimico for 8 years and have seen many changes within the community. New businesses and new faces. What I like most is the diversity of small and local business’. The restaurants and people make Mimico what it is.
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How long have you been making custom wood products?
I’ve been working on custom furniture and other designs for the last 4 years. I depend on word of mouth and referrals. I take great pride in being commissioned to make a special piece for someone. What inspired you to start your business?
I initially started by making myself a coffee table for my new home. A friend asked me for a replica and that’s how my business began. I find woodworking to be very relaxing and fulfilling, I can spend hours working on a project and it feels like minutes.
Where can people see and purchase your work?
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ARTS & CULTURE THE LIBRARY OF THINGS... Local libraries are excellent venues for meeting, communing, engaging in the arts - and of course, shaking off the autumn chill! This Fall, our Community Project Space has transformed into the Library of Things We Can Learn from Each Other, a collection of skills and knowledge from community members on a broad range of topics, from the everyday and instructional to abstract and conceptual. The collection will evolve over the duration of the project and celebrates the unique assets each person brings to the community. In addition to the circulating collection, the Library of Things contains reference material and a public reading room, functioning as a site to browse, borrow, lend and connect. Pop in and talk to our CPS curator Jacqui about how you can participate. Toronto’s Public Libraries also have an amazing roster of multi-disciplinary arts programming in Etobicoke this month, from cartooning workshops to learning how to self-publish to LSA’s very own Seniors Art Circuit, an ongoing series of workshops for seniors 55+ that will circuit through three libraries: Richview, Eatonville, and Albion. This month’s movement workshops are sure to keep participants warm!
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HEALTH & BEAUTY WHAT ARE TERPENES? As we dive more deeply into the world of CBDs and Cannabis, this month we’ll be focusing on Terpenes. Ever heard of them? Let’s assume you haven’t. Terpenes refer to the essential oils derived from cannabis. Also called plant “essences”, terpenes are known to be safe for all when used as directed. They do not get you high. Terpenes are the organic plant compounds that are responsible for a plant’s taste and smell (think of Lavender, for example). It’s been shown that they possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-relieving benefits. What about the Entourage Effect? The Entourage Effect is what scientists refer to as the magnification of therapeutic benefits of a plant’s individual components when interacting synergistically with one another. So, in layman’s terms, the Entourage Effect refers to the sum of all the parts being greater than the whole. Makes sense now, right? Well...in case it doesn’t, you’re in luck. The folks at Cloud Heads in Long Branch know all about Terpenes and the Entourage Effect. Stop by and ask them in person. They’ve helped educate hundreds of local residents.
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FAMILY LIFE THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP
JESSICA TUMMINIERI Wife of the Publisher
As a busy family, sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of things - some minor, like laundry and dishes, and other major things like the actual house! Roger and I were so fortunate last month to get some much needed help from a handful of folks (a small army, really) who jumped into the fray to lend their talents and time to help us get our home ship-shape. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of them... For starters, none of this would have been possible without the help of our dear friends and neighbours, Francesca and Elliott Slocombe. They co-ordinated everything for us, right down to the last detail. They tapped into their network of local pros, like Jalal the Painter who made our home shine from the inside with his skill as well as adding some much needed improvements to its exterior. Jalal lives in Long Branch and our kids are in the same class. Joining Jalal were the Two Mohameds (you guessed it, two gentlemen named Mohamed), who were instrumental in helping with anything we needed to get done - like cutting grass, moving furniture, washing windows, and also pulling
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weeds. They even brought traditional Syrian food with them and fed us lunch! The Two Mohameds and Jalal are some of the nicest people we’ve met and we’re so grateful for their help. To cap everything off, Frank the Handyman stopped by and worked his magic! Frank lives over on Thirty Eighth Street and it’s nice to know there’s someone we can trust so close to home. He owns houzfix, a home improvement outfit. Here’s his contact info if you need a bit of help around your house (or if you also have a husband who’s better with a pen than a hammer)... Frank Horvat frank@houzfix.com / frank@houzfix.com / 416-276-1347
Thanks to everyone for their help! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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This is one my most favourite times of the year! I like Halloween so much. I just love it! This year, I’m dressing up as a Police Officer. If you’re one of those kids who’s planning to get up to no good this Halloween, watch out...I’m onto you! Jaxon always gets his man.
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I have so many teeth now, Daddy says I should dress up as a vampire for Halloween! I eat everything - even steak! But I still love to nurse. Anytime, anywhere!
Speaking of men...my little bro, Luke, is getting so big now! He’s even saying new words, like: “Mama”, “Brother”, “Bark-bark” (that means dog), and his version of “Thank You!” - it’s SO CUTE. Mommy says Luke treats her like she’s the Mandarin; an all-you-can-eat breast milk buffet. He just walks up to her and yanks down her top and helps himself. It’s funny when it’s at home but Mommy doesn’t appreciate it so much when it’s in the parking lot of the No Frills in front of unsuspecting strangers. Oh, Lukey!
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HOME & LIFESTYLE YOUR HOME CHAPERONE Hello, Neighbours! When home-sitting for clients at the beginning of Fall I go through my seasonal checklist. Here are a few important ones to take into consideration: Check the batteries on your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors Before freezing temperatures arrive you should shut off exterior faucets, drain hoses and store somewhere inside like the garage or shed Every household should have a fire extinguisher; these need to be checked for expiry dates Also, if you have children it would be great to do a checklist with them and explain why it’s important. Children’s involvement in the caring of their home will add value in so many ways. We at Your Home Chaperone understand the importance and value of caring for a home. If you are planning on being away for an extended period of time, we would love to see how we could be of service. Call today for a customized plan. YOUR HOME CHAPERONE www.yourhomechaperone.com www.tylerpoperealty.com 416-837-7797
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LIFE’S UNDERTAKINGS WHEN DARKNESS FALLS and hidden within Lynch’s and my kind of home: the funeral home. While so many factors are at play when we examine how we honour the dead – culture, tradition, geography, religion, technology – Lynch’s “toilet talk” is more about the loss of community than the gain of convenience. I can’t help but wonder exactly when community and belonging started to fade (I refuse to say “flush”) into oblivion.
BRAD JONES
Owner, Ridley Funeral Home
The Egyptians did it. Europe did it. India did it. Throughout history we’ve devised extravagant ways to memorialize the dead. We admire the ghostly pyramids, the looming Gothic mausoleums throughout Europe, the lonesomeness of the Taj Mahal. Despite death’s immortal reputation for honouring people we love no longer living, today we view death rites as optional and open to reinvention. Funeral director Brad Jones believes if we were all just a little less lonely, dying, death and funerals wouldn’t feel so terrifying. Many years ago I heard Thomas Lynch speak at a funeral convention. (Yes, funeral conventions have coffins, kegs and tombstones. And plenty of imbibing “death-care” professionals lurking out from the funeral parlour, crematorium and cemetery!) Lynch is one of our own. Sure, he’s a renowned author, poet, speaker and documentary star, but above all else Lynch is an undertaker who writes starkly and beautifully about “life studies from the dismal trade.” Only a poet could equate the indoor flush toilet as the most civilizing influence in the Western world; surpassing the impact of religion and law. Stranger things? Only a poet-undertaker like Lynch would notice that as indoor plumbing became increasingly fashionable throughout the early 20th century, something – or rather someone – became increasingly out-of-fashion. Toilets and turds came into the house. Dead bodies and family funerals moved out of the house. You’re right. All those bodies once lovingly washed and laid out on the dining room table for public viewing (did you just shiver?) were picked up, moved to
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As connected as we are through technology, loneliness rates in the Western world are up 300% in recent years. One in three North Americans over the age of 65 report feeling socially isolated. For people over 85, the number increases to one in two. The numbers are staggering as they are sad. And we’re not even talking to each other about how sad or alone we feel; one in four of us claim we have zero friends to confide in!!? The real rub? If we’re feeling more and more disconnected, is it any wonder a lonely shadow is cast over our sick, dying and dead? Yes, boo. And boohoo. There’s a reason why I prefer happy musicals to melancholy poets. But I’ll still offer up some unsolicited advice, which borders on a possible solution for living well, dying with grace, and being honoured with dignity. Community is at the heart of health and happiness. There is a time and place for “online communities” and “friends” on Facebook and not-sosocial media. But to really feel you have a place in the world is to engage with the world whether that’s a kind neighbour, a friendly librarian, an inspiring colleague or life-long friend. You’re not going to click with everyone. Stay courageous and open-hearted. Keep shining the light of your good intentions. As you move out into the real, flesh-and-bone world, your desire to lovingly connect and giveand-receive will build the foundation for a powerful and positive circle of friends. Remember, birds of a feather flock together.
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In the spirit of Halloween, I remind you we are a species that has always kept track of our dead. We are always outnumbered by them. Lynch doesn’t leave us in the lurch with his poetic words and deep thoughts. He offers good advice, especially as the season cools and we’re more keenly aware of another year passing. “Here is how the moment instructs me: clouds float in front of the moon’s face, lights flicker in the carved heads of pumpkins, leaves rise in the wind at random, saints go nameless, love comforts, souls sing beyond the reach of bodies.”
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Brad Jones is president and owner of locally owned, commission-free Ridley Funeral Home (3080 Lake Shore Blvd W) in Etobicoke. You’ll never find him dressed up as a Halloween clown or carving out screaming faces in pumpkins. Brad invites you to read Thomas Lynch’s The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade. You’re welcome to contact Brad by calling 416.259.3705 or by email at: BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com
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WELLNESS TALK TO YOUR PHARMACIST Fall is in full swing and the summer schedule now a pleasant memory. With the year winding down, we know that there is more excitement on the way. With Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas coming up, there will be time for family and fun. Have you made the change that you want to make this year? Make sure that you do all that you can to stay healthy this fall. Our pharmacists are ready to support you in your health and wellness goals. Set up an appointment to discuss making your medications work better for you, or get some guidance on how to reach that health goal that feels just out of your reach.
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A common question at this time is “When will the flu shot be available?”. Availability will be dependent on Toronto Public Health, but the second last to last week of October are pretty safe bets. Call ahead of time, or check online to see when we have availability of the flu vaccine. There is a registered pharmacist on duty during all operating hours available for a quick question or a longer consultation. If you are taking medications but not sure what the pharmacist or pharmacy team can do for you, come in and ask - we’d be more than happy to show you what we can do. We are an accessible and convenient part of your health care team!
Our role as healthcare professionals is usually seen as a static, old fashioned, behind the counter pill-dispenser type of person. However, this is far from the truth. Nowadays the Pharmacist role has abruptly changed. We no longer count or only dispense pills. We not only review your entire medication / lifestyle profile with you but also have come out of the pharmacy and are able to provide Home Services! If you or any of your loved ones are unable to visit us, please reach out. One of our Registered Pharmacists will be able to visit you and review all your medications / supplements and how you take them, incorporate any new medications into your routine, make sure you dispose of old medications, contact your doctor on your behalf if needed and so much more!
MARIA TERZAGHI, RPh, CHC Pharmacist / @4betterself
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