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TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com The majority of nearly $10,000 in donations to a crowdfunding campaign to help an injured kitten thrown onto Hwy. 427 pledged to Toronto Humane Society, the organization treating him, is now being redirected to other animal rescue chari-

ties. Toronto Humane Society (THS) officials filed a fraud complaint with Toronto police after an email sent to them in December by the Indiegogo campaign administrator stated they would not be getting the funds, THS officials reported. Toronto police confirmed Wednesday the investigation, at this point, is closed. “As of right now, there is nothing criminal,” Toronto police spokesperson Const. Victor Kwong said. “The Indiegogo >>>THS, page 10

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THE RUN AROUND: Silverthorn Collegiate’s Abdullah Mohamed (11) dribbles past George Harvey Collegiate defender Roshane Richards during high school senior boys’ basketball action at Harvey on Monday. Silverthorn went on to win the game 52-33.

Ward 1 councillor and deputy mayor Vince Crisanti’s decision to quit two boards just weeks after being appointed was simply a time management issue, he said in an interview. The decision had nothing to do with health matters indicated from a trip by ambulance to hospital last week, said

Crisanti. “Really all that happened there is when I was asked to be deputy mayor by our Mayor John Tory, I decided at that time to just review my committees given that I wanted to focus on my role as deputy mayor… so what I decided to do was act very quickly to make some adjustments,” Crisanti said. Crisanti submitted his res>>>councillor, page 9

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CLARIFICATION A story on page 1 of the Dec. 31 edition of The Etobicoke Guardian, headlined ‘Boy, 10, presented with new BMX bike’, included a subheading that may have been misleading. In fact, the boy in the story won the contest, organized by Oxygen Bike Co., because he was deemed a ‘great kid’ overall based on his merits as outlined by his nominator. The Guardian regrets the error.

Rotary to host annual Youth Impact Awards Denis Sacks, a leader, athlete, coach and humanitarian will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at Rotary Club of Toronto West 16th annual Youth Impact Awards later this month. Sacks is chairman of PepsiCo Foundation, which has raised more than $2 million helping youth with active living.

This year’s Rotary Youth Impact Awards Gala takes place Friday, Jan. 30 at The Old Mill Toronto. The night includes fine dining, music, raffle draws, and a silent auction with more than 300 items. Tickets are $175 each. Contact Rotarian Bryan Pett at 647-233-7870 or bryan.pett@ rogers.com for tickets.

MPP honours outstanding residents, groups Florence Thiffault, 97-yearold lawn bowler, among the many award recipients CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker paid tribute to more than 30 individuals and organizations for making a difference in the community this past weekend at his first annual New Year’s Levee. Continuing the tradition of his predecessor, Donna Cansfield, Baker presented the 2014 Community Recognition Awards during a ceremony on Sunday afternoon at the PLAST Huculak Centre. There, he recognized recipients in four different categories. “There are so many people who make a difference in our community and who go unrecognized, so I thought it was important to continue this tradition to make sure that people in the community are aware of the good things that are happening in Etobicoke Centre and to encourage others to get involved with some of the wonderful organizations that are doing all this work,” Baker said in an interview with The Guardian. “If you look at the people being recognized today, they come from a wide range of

ages and backgrounds and they’re contributing in all different ways – they’re supporting seniors, they’re helping with scouts and youth organizations, and a whole range of other services. The one thing they all have in common is they all do wonderful work and they all deserve to be recognized.” One of the stand-out honorees at this year’s Community Recognition Awards was 97-year-old lawn bowler Florence Thiffault, who was recognized for her many years of volunteer service to the Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club (ELBC) and beyond as a player, coach and umpire. “I was honoured and delighted when I heard,” Thiffault said about learning she was to be one of this year’s Community Recognition Award recipients. “I was so surprised. It was so unexpected, because I’ve really loved every minute and every hour that I’ve spent lawn bowling.” A member of ELBC since 1980, Thiffault said she began lawn bowling at age 50 with the Boulevard Club on the advice of a fellow curler. “I had spent many summers away at our farm for 20

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years, and when my husband took ill and wasn’t able to go anymore, one of the curlers that I curled with at the time asked me to lawn bowl,” she told The Guardian. “I was frightened to go, however I went, and I’ve quite enjoyed it. Lawn bowling has been very good to me over the years.” In the nearly half century since she took up the sport, Thiffault has enjoyed many lawn bowling successes, including: competing at the district and provincial levels;

serving as president of the Ontario Ladies Lawn Bowling Association; sitting on the ELBC board for many years and serving as president of the ladies section; becoming a certified Ontario provincial umpire and being appointed ELBC’s club coach in 2001. “...I asked if she could give me a lesson and she said she would, so I’m looking forward to it,” Baker laughed.

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Ukulele fan club MUSIC CLASS: (Left) Laura Leite, right, and Graeme Jannaway strum and sing along during the ‘Fret Not’ ukulele class held last Thursday at Montgomery’s Inn. (Right) Mary Shaw joins in on the music class, led by the ‘doctor of music’ Chris Wilson. The session is offered the first Thursday of every month for $15. Photos/GIORDANO CIAMPINI

Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Community  Brian Brennand – Markland Wood Homeowners Association  Oksana Cherchyk – Ukrainian Canadian Congress  Jim Fielding – Basketeers  Bruce Gleeson – St. Matthew’s Anglican Church  Barbara Hayworth – St. James Food Basket  Odile Sahl – Applewood Shaver House  Ted Scott – St. Giles Kingsway Florence Thiffault – Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club  John Varley – Out of the Cold  Bill and Mary Wilson – Out of the Cold Outstanding Volunteer Service to Seniors  Dr. Ronald Groshaw – CANES Community Care  Sharon Bradbury – Wesburn Manor  George Alexandris – Village of Humber Heights  AnQi Chang – Village of Humber Heights  Elizabeth Ditchev – Village of Humber Heights  Gayasha Perera – Village of

Humber Heights  Mary Klamas – Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre  Helen Kerekes – Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre  Lydia Lelyk – Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre  ESS Congregate Dining Volunteers – ESS Support Services Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Community by Youth  Matthew Barrett – Scouts Canada  Johnathan McAvoy – Scouts Canada  Kathy Huang – Wesburn Manor  Victoria Lee – Wesburn Manor  Kirby Wong – Village of Humber Heights Outstanding Service by Professional Staff, Employers or Employees  Daniel Bogue – George Hull Centre  Mary Green – Storefront Humber  Luke Lynch – ServiceMaster  Rose Wang – CANES Community Care  Sandy Simmons – CANES Community Care  Wendy Samuel – Village of Humber Heights

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laying opposition at city council is delicate work. With no official party system and in its place a coalition of disparate interests in orbit of a – usually – popular mayor, it’s tough to get traction. Contrarian councillors outside that orbit are left to spend their days scouring agendas, waiting for dis-incentived senior staff to return calls and emails, and working the press gallery to try and get their ideas in front of the public. The pitfalls are many. During the David Miller era, right-of-centre councillors stumbled around for years before forming a coalition called The Responsible Government Group that tried with scant success to critique the mayor’s agenda. Councillors on the left took a different approach with Mayor Rob Ford in 2010, taking the give-him-

david nickle the city rope-to-hang-himself tack until finally, he did so. It’s clear neither approach is going to work with sober, steady old John Tory – who has an ambitious agenda and the resolve to keep potential opposition away from committees that might affect that agenda. And so it is that on Monday, progressive councillors adopted another strategy: if the mayor gives you lemons, make lemonade. little influence? The lemons Tory gave Gord Perks, Mike Layton, Sarah Doucette, Joe Cressy and Maria Augimeri were seats on the Parks and Environment Committee: a committee historically known for light agendas

and little influence. That will likely not be the case this term. As of Jan. 12, the committee has a subcommittee: the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Subcommittee. Chairing it will be Perks, who in addition to representing Parkdale-High Park has had a long career as an environmental advocate. Also on the committee are Doucette, Layton and Cressy. The subcommittee will begin holding public meetings promptly, to talk about ways in which the city can move into a leadership role in battling climate change, worldwide. Following from that, the subcommittee will likely bring recommendations to the Parks and Environment Committee – which, owing to its membership, will send those recommendations to council. And from there, into the

new mayor’s lap. It will be awkward: climate change mitigation can be expensive, and politically challenging, as it enters into areas where Torontonians are divided: everything from green energy programs to anti-car initiatives and the dreaded “bag tax” from the Miller era. One courting the redmeat conservative support from Ford Nation will have a hard time backing much of that agenda. But failing to back some of that agenda will play just as badly with the centre-left and pure centre voters, for a mayor hoping to maintain a broad base of support. It will be interesting to see how this uniquely passive act of aggression plays out. David Nickle is The Guardian’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle

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Upcoming information sessions to introduce public to the business services, mentoring that are now available CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Budding Etobicoke entrepreneurs will now be able to cultivate unique business ideas into successful ventures under the tutelage of the experts at HumberLaunch. Billed as “Etobicoke’s destination for entrepreneurial innovation”, HumberLaunch was initiated two-and-ahalf years ago as a means to mentor business-minded Humber College students – providing them with the physical resources, business advice, knowledge, skills development, mentors and networking opportunities required during the start-up phase of any business development. Now, HumberLaunch is set to expand the availability of those services to the larger Etobicoke community, said Sarah Lenarcic, HumberLaunch’s Community Outreach co-ordinator. “ We’re v e r y e xc i t e d , because as of this past fall, we’re now able to provide our services to community members. And since 99 per cent of our services are free, it’s really exciting for the community, too,” said Lenarcic of HumberLaunch, which is based out of Humber’s Lakeshore Campus and part of college’s Research and Innovation Office. “We think this is something that will be very exciting for the community and very valuable to them.” To h e l p i n t r o d u c e HumberLaunch and its services to the wider Etobicoke community, Lenarcic and a colleague are set to host a series of upcoming information sessions for the public. The sessions will take place

as follows: n Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Humber Summit library, 2990 Islington Ave. (Room 1) n Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. at New Toronto library, 110 Eleventh St. (in the Alex J. Faulkner Community Room) n Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Humber Summit library, 2990 Islington Ave. (Room 1) To register for any of the above information sessions, go to www.humber. ca/humberlaunch/ CommunityInfoSessions Lenarcic said the only criteria to apply for HumberLaunch is that applicants have a “unique and innovative” business idea, and that they be serious in their pursuit of it.

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HumberLaunch alumni Jacob Farjou credits the program for helping him get his business off the ground. After receiving his Humber diploma in Health Promotion and a degree in Kinesiology from York University, Farjou recently returned to Humber for post-graduate studies in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management, in the hopes of opening his own clinic after graduation. “I’ve been in school for so long and I’ve learned

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Community Council notes from the Jan. 13 meeting A preliminary report was approved regarding a rezoning application for Stonegate Plaza at 144 and 150 Berry Rd. proposing to allow for a phased, mixed-use development on the site. The first phase would consist of a two-storey commercial building containing a grocery store and relocated Stonegate Community Health Centre, located at the south-

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care and the Toronto Humane Society. However since, the Indiegogo administrator has stated the considerable funds remaining after Pedro’s vet bills are paid, nearly $9,000, will be donated instead to “other animal rescues and charities”. Howard’s friend Radhika Subramanyan, is listed online with her as a member of the campaign team. THS confirmed Subramanyan was the author of the email. Howard’s lawyer Camille Labchuk did not respond to The Guardian’s request for comment Tuesday about why the Indiegogo funds intended for Pedro and THS are now being redirected to other animal charities. “No money has yet been received from Indiegogo,” Labchuk said in a statement. “When the funds go through, the Toronto Humane Society is welcome to a generous donation. Any remaining funds will be donated to animal charities.” On Dec. 6, Howard’s Facebook page announced the crowdfunding campaign and pledged its funds to Pedro’s care with any remaining funds donated to THS. “The money will be used for ongoing care for him and what is not used in medical bills will be given to THS (the Toronto Humane Society) as a token of love and appreciation. Our boy is pushing thru!!! I’m so in love with his spirit!!” Howard wrote. The campaign’s goal was $2,000. Donations quickly soared to $6,000 within two days. The crowdfunding collected $9,596 by the time it ended last Monday, Jan. 5.

More than 300 people contributed to the Indiegogo campaign. However, that publicly stated intention, widely reported in the media, to provide Indiegogo donors’ funds to THS has since changed. Subramanyan, the Indiegogo administrator, sent the society an email on Dec. 16 stating it would no longer be the recipient of the crowdfunding, Deleo said. That prompted officials to call police. “Some people are saying we jumped the gun (by going to police),” Deleo said. “The reason we contacted police is because of that email we received Dec. 16 from the campaign’s administrator. It indicated funds would not be coming to the humane society. We felt people had been misled.” Deleo confirmed Subramanyan made a $1,000 donation to THS online last Friday night. Whether Toronto Humane keeps Subramanyan’s donation, or accepts any of the Indiegogo money, has yet to be decided, Deleo said Tuesday. A post on the Indiegogo page after the campaign closed Jan. 5 confirmed the bulk of the nearly $10,000 in donations will not be donated to Toronto Humane. “As the campaign greatly exceeded our original goal – our plans are to ensure that Toronto Humane Society’s expenses are fully covered and then to provide donations to other animal rescues and charities,” the Indiegogo page stated.

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This Well Loved Corner Unit, 3 Bedroom Has Been Lovingly Maintained. Large Living Room/Dining Room Combination With A French Door Walking-Out To The Balcony With A Great View Of The City. Eat-In Kitchen With A Pass Through To The Dining Room. En-Suite Locker/Laundry Room. The Master Bedroom Has A 2 Pce En-Suite. Nice Size Bedrooms. At This Price It Won’t Be Long On The Market. For a Picture Tour please visit www.tinaklein.com $489,900 This Is A Great Home!!! With Tons Of Character. L-Shaped Living/Dining Room With Warm Oak Hardwood Floors, 3 Bedrooms Upstairs, A Finished Recreation, With A Log Burning Fireplace. There Is A Walk-Out To The Private Patio That Is Just A Hidden Gem. This Home Has It All. Oh! I Forgot A Single Car Garage And Of Course There Is Central Air For Those Hot Days In July. This Won’t Last Long!!! For a Picture Tour please visit www.tinaklein.com

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Marilyn Duff remembered as ‘headstrong’ and ‘dedicated’ TOM GODFREY etg@insidetoronto.com A memorial service was held for longtime Etobicoke resident Marilyn Duff who worked as a reporter, in public relations and city politics before retiring to Prince Edward County. Dozens of friends and mourners attended a service last Saturday to pay tribute to Duff at Whattam Funeral Home, on Main Street in Picton. Born in Toronto on June 18, 1947, Marilyn lost a short battle with inoperable cancer on Jan. 6 and died with her family at her side at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. She was 67. She was married to Bill for 41 years and they are parents of Susannah, who teaches French in Australia; and Michael, a security consultant for the City of Toronto and Lieutenant with the Queen’s

York Rangers. Bill described Marilyn as his “best friend” and credited her “headstrong” ways as part of her Scottish ancestry, “We are very proud to be our mother’s children,” added Susannah, who thanked her mom for a “life of learning which we will hopefully pass on to our children.” The Duffs lived and raised their children in the Islington Avenue and Dundas Street West area of Etobicoke for more than 20 years before moving to Prince Edward County about 11 years ago, where they retired on a 21-acre farm. Marilyn loved Etobicoke and met many residents while working as a reporter. She also worked in public relations for the federal government and was an executive assistant for former Etobicoke Mayor Doug Holyday, in the days leading up to and after amalgamation.

She headed Holyday’s downtown office from 1994 to 1997 as the five Metro boroughs and mayors’ offices were being amalgamated to form the City of Toronto. “She represented me on behalf of the city and she did a great job,” Holyday recalled. “I am saddened that she has passed on.” ‘Always enthusiastic’ He first met Marilyn when she was working as a volunteer on one of his campaigns. She began working for him after he was elected. “She was one of the first persons I hired when I was looking for staff,” the 20-year former councillor and MPP said. “She was always enthusiastic and did such a great job.” Prior to politics, Marilyn’s byline was known from her days covering local news for the Etobicoke Life newspaper,

that operated from 1990 to 2000. Patrick McConnell, then a Life reporter and editor, said he was saddened by Marilyn’s death and that she will be greatly missed by her many friends. Family friend Ian Robertson said Marilyn was always interested in journalism. “She was a very dedicated journalist who had a keen interest in the world and what was going on,” Robertson recalled. “She was a warm and bubbly person who was fun to be with.” Marilyn, who was a graduate of Trent and Carlton Universities, was also wellknown as an avid gardener and animal lover. She had on her farm as pets a dog, cats, rabbits and chickens. Bill is a retired newspaperman, who is a former night editor for the Toronto Sun and city editor of the Kitchener Waterloo Record.

Marilyn Duff, longtime Etobicoke resident, died January 6 at age 67 after a short battle with inoperable cancer.

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After six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Payment Waiver: First three (3) monthly lease or finance payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $350 (inclusive of taxes) per month on 2015 Micra (SV & SR trims only), 2015 Versa Note and 2014 Sentra; $450 (inclusive of taxes) per month on 2015 Altima Sedan. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $350 (2015 Micra (SV & SR trims only), 2015 Versa Note and 2014 Sentra) /$450 (2015 Altima Sedan) per month (inclusive of taxes). The 3 Payment Waivers cannot be combined with the Nissan Finance Cash alternative; only one option can be selected. This program is applicable to Nissan Finance contracts only. This program is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. The Three (3) monthly payment waivers or the Nissan Finance Cash alternative options are both not eligible for program protection. Units must come from dealer stock and reported as sold before or on Feb. 2, 2015. ††No charge All-Wheel Drive (AWD) has an equivalent value of up to $2,000 applicable on all 2015 Rogue models (except Rogue S FWD (Y6RG15 AA00)/Rogue SV FWD (Y6SG15 AA00). Offer only applicable on cash purchase or finance. Discount is deducted after taxes. **MSRP starting from $9,998 for a 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. ±Representative finance offer based on 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00) Manual transmission. Selling Price is $17,282 financed at 0% APR equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $133 for an 60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,282. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG54 AA00)/2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00). 0%/1.99% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals 60/60 monthly payments of $170/$280 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $10,211/$16,785. This offer is only valid from Jan. 3, 2014 – Feb. 2, 2015. $600 NCF lease cash included on advertised offers, only applicable on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG54 AA00). Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $16,331/$25,899/$35,982 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra® KROM MT (S5RG55 KR00)/2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00)/2015 Rogue SL AWD CVT (Y6DG15 BK00).*�±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,400/$1,567/$1,750), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease and finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. 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Mental Health First Aid Canada WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: The Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere FAME, 268 Royal York Rd. Second Floor CONTACT: Cindy Krysac, cindykrysac@gmail.com COST: $175 Mental Health First Aid CanadaMental Health First Aid Canada is help for a person experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis. The goal is to offer a person immediate assistance until they can receive appropriate professional treatment or until the crisis is over. This 12-hour interactive course is for anyone, no previous mental health experience is necessary. MHFA Canada is an evidence based program of The Mental Health Commission of Canada. Space is limited. Spots fill up fast. Part two of the course takes place Jan. 24. Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Taoist Tai Chi Society, Etobicoke Location, 35 Chauncey Ave. CONTACT: Barb Taylor, 416-2360720, etobicoke@ taoist.org COST: Free Learn the health benefits of practicing the internal arts of Taoist Tai Chi. Free Group Fitness and Gentle Exercise Classes (55+) WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: 49 Mabelle Ave, 49 Mabelle Ave CONTACT: Reeses, 416-243-0127 Ext. 237, www.esssupportservices.ca, COST: Free Free ongoing exercise program for adults aged 55+ that focuses on increasing strength, balance, and flexibility. Every Saturday at the same time and Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

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w Thursday, Feb. 5

Unity Dance Workshops. WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: Jessey P. 647907-5583, jessey.p@unitycharity. com COST: free Lakeshore Arts and Unity present a four week, free urban dance program for youth ages 13-19. Register now as spaces are limited.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.etobicokeguardian.com Read weeks of listings from your neighbourhood as well as events from across Toronto.

w Sunday, Jan. 18

50’s & 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3, 150 8th St CONTACT: Jacque Ratte, 416 9700482, rclbr3@yahoo.ca COST: Cover Charge $5 Featuring: PepperShakers. Meal available at a cost.

w Monday, Jan. 19

Etobicoke Camera Club Meeting WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. CONTACT: Irene Barton, 416-231-7964, info@etobicokecameraclub.org COST: Free We will be acknowledging the winners of our landscape competition. Gold and silver winners will explain about the capture of image and post processing techniques. Also an audio visual show put on by member June West. Critiquing creative images.

w Tuesday, Jan. 20

No Frills Card Party WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Church of Christ the King, 475 Rathburn Rd. CONTACT: Ruth Pengalley, 416-622-7616, , COST: $5 pp Please bring your own cards

Meet the Author: Andy Semotiuk WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd CONTACT: eastaff, 416-394-5270, , eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Meet lawyer Andy Semotiuk as he reads from his recently published book, A Promise Kept. (2014). Andy traces the life of his mother from her childhood in Eastern Europe, through the Second World War, to her immigration to Canada, where she raised a son but shrouded his origins in secrecy. By The Lake Book Club Volume VII WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-338-7255 COST: $27 Join Katheine Kuitenbrouwer for an intimate and interactive peek behind the pages of her latest book, All the Broken Things. She will share the back story her inspiration, determination and personal take on the creative process. Series moderated by Humber College professor Wendy O’Brien.

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Pints of View WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Kingdom Hall, 40 Kingdom Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free A time of fellowship to allow an exchange of ideas and mix and mingle. Plus a” brew” if you wish. Faith based and sponsored by St. Philip’s Anglican Church-Etobicoke.

Movies for Kids: Monsters, Inc. WHEN: 2 to 3:45 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Watch Monsters, Incorporated at this drop in, first come, first seated screening.

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w Saturday, Jan. 24

Complimentary Etobicoke Balance Class for Seniors WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church, 15 Lambeth Rd. CONTACT: Eric Daw, 416-450-0892, daweric@gmail.com COST: First workout is complimentary Complimentary balance classes for seniors focussing on balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and posture. Facilitated by an experienced instructor.

w Friday, Jan. 23

Toddler Time WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. WHERE: Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave CONTACT: Karen MacIsaac or Kara Miley, 416-3945120 COST: Free A fun-filled program of rollicking rhymes, songs and favourite stories to further language development and the future love of reading. Join us for good times and good beginnings. Drop-in only. Robbie Burns Lunch WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free Free luncheon to celebrate Robbie Burns. A piper will pipe in the Haggis and then address the Haggis, and also play a few other musical pieces. Soup, sandwiches, desserts, coffee,tea, cold drinks will be available.

Twitter Workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth St.CONTACT: Jasmin Dooh, 416-252-6471, ext.308, jasmind@ lampchc.org COST: Free Learn the Twitter basics. How to get started with an account, how to build an interesting Twitter feed. Valentine’s for Vets WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-5120 COST: Free Drop into the library anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. and create a special valentine for veterans living in long-term care facilities across Canada. We will collect handcrafted valentines and mail them to Veteran’s Affairs Canada so they can be distributed by Valentine’s Day. All ages.

get listed! The Etobicoke Guardian wants your community listings. Whether it’s a church knitting group or a music night or a nonprofit group’s program for kids, The Guardian wants to know about it so others can attend. Sign up online at insidetoronto. com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

TDCAA BOYS BASKETBALL WEST DIVISION THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Junior – Bishop Allen Academy vs. St. Basil’s (St. Basil’s, 20 Starview Lane) ◗ Senior – Don Bosco vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) ◗ Junior – Don Bosco vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) ◗ Senior – Marshall McLuhan vs. Chaminade (Chaminade College, 490 Queen’s Dr.) ◗ Senior – Cardinal McGuigan vs. Michael Power (Michael Power, 105 Eringate Dr.) ◗ Senior – Bishop Allen vs. Dante (Dante Alighieri, 60 Playfair Ave.) ◗ Junior – Toronto Ouest vs. Dante (Dante Alighieri, 60 Playfair Ave.) ◗ Junior – St. Frere Andre vs. St. Mary’s (St. Mary’s, 66 Dufferin Park Ave.) MONDAY, JAN. 19 ◗ Senior – Archbishop Romero vs. Cardinal McGuigan (Cardinal McGuigan, 1440 Finch Ave. W.) TUESDAY, JAN. 20 ◗ Senior – Chaminade vs. Bishop Allen (Bishop Allen, 721 Royal York Rd.) ◗ Junior – Chaminade vs. Bishop Allen (Bishop Allen, 721 Royal York Rd.) ◗ Senior – Cardinal McGuigan vs. Dante (Dante Alighieri, 60 Playfair Ave.) ◗ Junior – Cardinal McGuigan vs. Dante (Dante Alighieri, 60 Playfair Ave.) ◗ Senior – Marshall McLuhan vs. St. Mary’s (St. Mary’s, 66 Dufferin Park Ave.) ◗ Junior – Marshall McLuhan vs. St. Mary’s (St. Mary’s, 66 Dufferin Park Ave.) ◗ Senior – Michael Power vs. Bishop Marrocco (Bishop Marrocco, 1515 Bloor St. W.) ◗ Senior – Archbishop Romero vs. Don Bosco (Don Bosco , 2 St. Andrew’s Blvd.) ◗ Junior – Monsignor Johnson vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Senior – Bishop Marrocco vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) SENIOR CITY LEAGUE THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Brebeuf vs. Monsignor Johnson (Monsignor Johnson, 2170 Kipling Ave.) TUESDAY, JAN. 20 ◗ Jean Vanier vs. Father Henry Carr (Father

active@insidetoronto.com Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) ◗ St. Pope John Paul II vs. Monsignor Johnson (Monsignor Johnson, 2170 Kipling Ave.)

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BOYS HOCKEY WEST DIVISION TUESDAY, JAN. 20 ◗ Junior – Bishop Allen Academy vs. Michael Power (Etobicoke Centennial Arena, 56 Centennial Park Rd.) ◗ Junior – Chaminade vs. Father Redmond (Mastercard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave.) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Senior – Michael Power vs. Monsignor Johnson (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd.) ◗ Senior – Father Redmond vs. Bishop Allen (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St.) THURSDAY, JAN. 22 ◗ Senior – Chaminade vs. Bishop Allen (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St.) EAST DIVISION THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Junior – Michael Power vs. Father Redmond (Mastercard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave.) GIRLS HOCKEY LEVEL A THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Michael Power vs. Bishop Allen (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St.)

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TUESDAY, JAN. 20 ◗ Michael Power vs. Loretto Abbey (Mitchell Field Arena, 89 Church Ave.)

A BATTLE FOR THE PUCK: Humber Valley’s Dylan Smith, right, battles Warren Park’s Nathan Chaves for control of the puck during Don Montgomery Memorial Select Tournament minor bantam action at Commander Park Arena on Friday. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Bishop Allen vs. Father Redmond (Mastercard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave.) NON-CONTACT HOCKEY MONDAY, JAN. 19 ◗ Bishop Marrocco vs. Monsignor Johnson (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd.) THURSDAY, JAN. 22 ◗ Toronto Prep School vs. Michael Power (Etobicoke Centennial Arena, 56 Centennial Park Rd.) GIRLS VOLLEYBALL WEST DIVISION - TIER 1 THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Junior - St. Joseph’s vs. Father Redmond (Father Redmond, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.)

◗ Senior – St. Joseph’s vs. Father Redmond (Father Redmond, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.)

(Father Redmond, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.)

TDSB GIRLS VOLLEYBALL WEST REGION – JUNIOR – TIER 1

◗ York Memorial CI vs. Runnymede CI (Runnymede CI, 569 Jane St., 3:30 p.m.)

WEST DIVISION - TIER 2

MONDAY, JAN. 19 ◗ Junior – Michael Power vs. Bishop Allen (Bishop Allen, 721 Royal York Rd.) ◗ Senior – Michael Power vs. Bishop Allen (Bishop Allen, 721 Royal York Rd.) ◗ Junior – Father Redmond vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove)

MONDAY, JAN. 19 ◗ Senior – Madonna vs. Father Henry Carr (Father Henry Carr, 1760 Martingrove) ◗ Junior – Madonna vs. Community Hebrew Academy (Community Hebrew Academy, 200 Wilmington Ave.)

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Etobicoke CI vs. Richview CI (Richview CI, 1738 Islington Ave., 3 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Vaughan Road Academy vs. Weston CI (Weston CI, 100 Pine St., 3:30 p.m.)

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 ◗ Richview CI vs. Martingrove CI (Martingrove CI, 50 Winterton Dr., 3 p.m.)

WEST REGION – SENIOR – TIER 1

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Senior – St. Joseph’s vs. Monsignor Johnson (Monsignor Johnson, 2170 Kipling Ave.) ◗ Junior - Michael Power vs. Father Redmond (Father Redmond, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.) ◗ Senior - Michael Power vs. Father Redmond

At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we respect your independence as well as the personal choices you make. In fact, we believe they’re what keep you feeling positive and enjoying life to the fullest. Whether it’s dining in the restaurant, cooking in your own kitchen or making new friends, Tapestry can provide you with the resources and support to do it. Call us today and see what kind of individualized programs we can oﬀer to help keep your body, mind and spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart. Angela Smith savouring her appetite for life

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 ◗ Junior – Dante vs. Monsignor Johnson (Monsignor Johnson, 2170 Kipling Ave.) ◗ Senior – Madonna vs. Don Bosco (Don Bosco, 2 St. Andrew’s Blvd.)

WEST REGION – JUNIOR – TIER 2 THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Weston CI vs. Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy (Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy, 15 Trehorne Dr., 3:30 p.m.) WEST REGION – SENIOR – TIER 2 THURSDAY, JAN. 15

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 ◗ Etobicoke CI vs. Richview CI (Richview CI, 1738 Islington Ave., 4:15 p.m.)

SPORTS SCHEDULE For the complete schedule, visit www.insidetoronto.com/etobicoketoronto-on-sports

www.DiscoverTapestry.com Tapestry at Village Gate West 15 Summerland Terrace, Toronto ON (Dundas St. West, one block east of Dunbloor Rd.)

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FESTIVE moments UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS: Top, The Lemon Bucket Singers make their entrance into the Vesnivka Choir and Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir Christmas Concert Sunday at Islington United Church. Left, Borys Ostapienko plays the Bandura during the concert.

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MUSICAL CONCERT: The Vesnivka Choir and Toronto Ukrainian Male Chamber Choir preform Kolyadky (Ukrainian Christmas Carols) and Shcedrivky (New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs) at their Christmas Concert Sunday at Islington United Church, which hosted a full house audience.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of Henrietta Swistunowicz, late of the City of Toronto, who died on August 29th, 2014 must be filed with the undersigned by the 9th day of February, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at the City of Toronto, this 6th day of January, 2015. Michael J. McDonald Professional Corporation, Barrister & Solicitor 2100 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 101, Toronto, ON M9N 3W3 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee Tel: 416-247-5327

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