Beach Metro News February 5, 2019

Beach Citizen of the Year Committee plans to improve outreach, adopts new logo

Volume 47 No. 22

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February 5, 2019

THE BEACH Citizen of the Year Committee has recently adopted a number of changes.

Under the leadership of Committee Chair, Jason Balgopal (Beach Citizen 2017), the committee adopted policy to improve the nomination and judging procedures (including a new, easy-to-use Nomination Form); adopted a logo and logotype designed by John Ellis (Beach Citizen 2016); chose Sheila

Blinoff as Beach Citizen 2018; and participated in the Santa Claus Parade with three carloads of previous Beach Citizens.

Eighteen local citizens have been awarded Beach Citizen of the Year recognition, commencing with well-known local historian, Gene Domagala in 2001.

A significant feature of the award is a ceremony at the Millennial Garden in Woodbine Park,

where an engraved granite stone is unveiled.

In 2019, the committee under Chair Sheila Blinoff plans to increase the methods of outreach and signage to ensure that the community is fully aware of this important program in the Beach.

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Hockey was part of the fun at Saturday’s Fairmount Park Winterfest. There was skating available on both the hockey rink and the pleasure skating rink made by the Fairmount Park Ice Masters. For more photos from the Winterfest, please see page 13.

Crescent Town’s Harpreet Ghuman Community chips in named one of Canada’s top principals to help Detroit Eatery

By Kasy Pertab

HARPREET GHUMAN, principal of Crescent Town Elementary School, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2019.

He was one of 30 principals across the country recognized by The Learning Partnership. In its 15th year, the Canada’s Outstanding Principals program recognizes the extraordinary contributions of school principals.

Principals who are considered for the honour are nominated by parents, colleagues and community members. They will also be recognized publicly at the awards gala reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Ghuman said he is grateful for the recognition, especially since he

is not someone who seeks a reward for the work he has done.

He also added that as a student, he had trouble discovering his identity in his education. After migrating from India in the late 1980s, Ghuman said he struggled to find where he belonged.

“I think that’s what drives me to work with students, teachers, and families too, so they can reclaim and remember who they are,” Ghuman said.

He admitted that this sense of finding one’s identity was what motivated him to become a teacher.

Ghuman added that in his position, he frequently instills this philosophy into his students so that their heritage is not forgotten.

“When I was a kid, I had to learn a whole new language and way of

learning,” he said. “The difference is now we’re able to support students to not forget their roots, but to really honour their roots in the classrooms with their languages, history, and cultures.”

Ghuman’s teachings contain a variety of lessons for his students.

His topics range from identity, nationalism, what it means to be Canadian, to recognizing different faiths and even tacking the subject of Islamophobia.

Ghuman also said that he tends to be an advocate for student voices at the school which is located in the Crescent Town neighbourhood of apartment buildings on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue north of Danforth Avenue.

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By Rushanthi Kesunathan

DETROIT EATERY was the first place long-time Danforth Avenue area resident and business owner Keiley Routledge went for breakfast when she moved to the area 30 years ago.

Routledge, owner of Small Wonder Pets, said her heart broke when she heard about the four-alarm fire, which engulfed the well-known diner on Danforth Avenue and Chester Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

While no one was hurt, Toronto Fire crews spent hours trying to control the fire that also caused businesses beside it to close.

It’s believed the fire started in the basement of the diner, at approximately 6:45 a.m., according to Toronto Fire.

Routledge was home that morning, waiting for a veterinarian to visit, when she saw the news about the fire.

“The diner is a pillar in our community,” Routledge said.

To many, the diner isn’t just a business, it is part of their family. It’s everyone’s go to place for breakfast or lunch, even to casually pop in and say ‘Hi’ without eating anything, she said.

When Routledge’s children were in grade school, the diner was the only place they could walk to for lunch. She knew her children would be safe and taken care of there.

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Memorial service held for Balmy Beach hockey player Rob Parkhill

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Parkhill on Big Gull Lake; Paul Goddard, who was his teammate on the Greens hockey team; Larry Titchner, a friend from the Hunt Club neighbourhood where Parkhill lived; his wife Lynn and stepdaughter Arielle Dillonsmith.

Along with sports, Parkhill was also a big music lover and his nephew Nick and wife Emily performed an emotional version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah at the memorial.

Parkhill had a life-long passion for hockey, and joined Balmy Beach Hockey Club eight years ago. Goddard was his teammate, and remembers Parkhill joining the Greens team as 51-year-old rookie.

“Rob had a gift of connecting with people and making them feel special,” said Goddard, and they soon developed a friendship beyond hockey as they lived relatively close together and would often walk home along Kingston Road after post-game drinks at The Green Dragon Pub. “I can still hear his voice saying ‘Are you going to The Dragon tonight,’” said Goddard.

“I will treasure our walks home along Kingston Road and the good talks we had.”

Parkhill scored a hat trick in the game he played in on the night he died, and many who spoke at the memorial reflected on the fact that he was doing

something he truly loved at the time.

The importance of doing what you love and caring for the people you love as her husband did, was a message Walker stressed to all who attended Sunday’s memorial.

“Strive to live with compassion for others, and to have no regrets,” she said. “Live for this time because there might not be another time. Play the game.”

Parkhill had a long business career and was Canadian Sales Manager for Toronto Gear Works.

As he lived in life, Parkhill’s generosity to others continued after his death as he made life-sustaining donations to the Trillium Gift of Life Network.

Green ribbons promoting the importance of organ donation were handed out at Sunday’s memorial.

The family said donations in his memory can be made to the SickKids Foundation or the Canadian Tire Jumpstart charity.

He is survived by his two sons, Robert (“R.J.”) Parkhill-Reuby and Mark Parkhill-Reuby, his mother Gerry Parkhill, sister Ariel Barkley (Phil Howard), nieces Laura Barkley and Eden Barkley (Chris Lipka) and nephew Nick Barkley (Emily). He also leaves behind his wife of 10 years, Lynn and her two children Arielle Dillonsmith (Nathaniel) and Sean Kieran (Alicia Costante).

Pair of local heritage talks set for library THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society and the Toronto Public Library are hosting two free historical talks in the coming weeks.

The Spanish Flu Epidemic in Toronto (1918-1919): Presented by writer, col-

umnist, and historian Jamie Bradburn takes place at the Beaches Library (2161 Queen St. E.) on Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Also, Life in Balmy Beach Growing up in Toronto in the 1950s and 60s will

be presented by author and historian, Jim Sanderson at the Beaches Library on March 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Please visit www.tbeths.com for more info. Admission is free to both presentations, and all are welcome.

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A STANDING-ROOM only crowd that overflowed into adjacent rooms filled the Balmy Beach Club on Sunday to honour the memory of Rob Parkhill.

Parkhill, 58, died Friday, Jan. 25, from a heart attack shortly after he finished playing a game of over-50 hockey at an outdoor tournament held by Balmy Beach Club Hockey (BBCH) at the Kew Gardens rink.

Parkhill was an eight-year member of BBCH’s Greens team, but played in the Jan. 25 game as part of two teams joined together from the club’s six teams to play in the over-50 game which opened the annual John ‘Jocko’ Thompson Memorial Winter Classic Tournament.

At the Sunday, Feb. 3, memorial for Parkhill, his Greens number 14 hockey sweater was displayed along with family photos.

Family members and friends spoke of Parkhill’s kindness to others, his caring personality, generosity, positive attitude and his love of hockey.

The large number of people at the memorial was evidence of the kind of man Parkhill was, said his wife Lynn Walker.

“He made authentic connections with people he met. Going grocery shopping with Rob would always take twice as long as normal because he was always meeting someone he knew,” she said. “He had so many friends.”

She remembered first meeting him in 2007 when they were set up on a blind date by her friend Elizabeth Musmanno. “She said to me, ‘Don’t worry you don’t have to marry him.’”

However, Walker said it soon became apparent that she would. “His smile, his easygoing personality that put everyone at ease…within a few days it was obvious we were in love,” she said.

Walker said she and Parkhill were “immensely happy together” and so much of that had to with his positive, caring personality.

“He was always eager to help others and to do it without fanfare,” she said.

“Just the week before, he said he was going to the blood donor clinic because he said he wanted to be a better person this year, though I don’t how that would be possible.”

Among the speakers at the memorial were Parkhill’s sister Ariel Barkley; his friend Jay Howell from his hometown of St. George, Ontario; his friend Clark Calwell, who had a cottage beside

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New streetcars adding to traffic woes near the Nevile Park Loop

By Kasy Pertab

AS THE new Bombardier streetcars come into wider use across the city, new problems are arising on Beach roads.

The Neville Park streetcar loop is located on the southwest corner of Queen Street East and Nursewood Road where streetcars enter eastbound and loop around to exit onto the westbound route.

However, with the new streetcars being significantly longer, their route change takes a bit more time.

This causes drivers in cars that are attempting to pass to become impatient, and they end up holding up traffic while trying to squeeze by.

Although the loop’s traffic jam has been an ongoing problem for some time, the new streetcars didn’t help the cause, said Alan Burke, president of the East Beach Residents Association.

He explained that since there are parking restrictions for the Neville loop area, passing cars are forced to go in the opposite direction of traffic to pass the streetcars.

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A new Bombardier streetcar leaves the Neville Park Loop on Queen Street East recently. The length of the streetcars has been adding to traffic congestion in the area, says Alan Burke who is president of the East Beach Residents Association.

He also said that near to the Neville loop location is the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant at the foot of Victoria Park Avenue and there are water pumps installed beneath the loop, making it impossible for the area to be

expanded to accommodate more streetcars.

Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford has been made aware of the traffic issue, and said it will be monitored by TTC officials.

“I understand that this

situation is currently being investigated by TTC, and staff were reminded to monitor the route to ensure that the Neville loop only has one streetcar at a time,” he said.

“I have been assured that TTC supervisors will continue to monitor the route, with special attention to this area, and they will make the necessary service adjustments to minimize the occurrence of this problem.”

Burke said he contacted TTC about the problem, requesting that they extend the parking on Queen Street East in order for the streetcars to pass without hassle.

Hayley Waldman, a communications advisor at TTC said, “We are working with area residents, the local councillor, and City of Toronto Transportations Services to come up with a proper solution.”

TTC is currently in the process of creating two parking slots in the area.

“We basically need about a hundred and fifteen metres which will be split up into two parking slots,” Burke explained.

“They will be in two separate blocks west of the Neville loop.”

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Editor, publisher of Your Ward News found guilty on hate speech charges THE EDITOR and publisher of the Your Ward News newspaper have been found guilty on two charges each of hate speech.

Editor James Sears, 55, and publisher LeRoy St. Germaine, 77, were charged with two counts of wilful promotion of hatred against an identifiable group.

On Jan. 24, Judge Richard Blouin of the Ontario Court of Justice released his ruling and found them guilty of hate speech towards Jews and women.

Pleaded not guilty The trial began on Nov. 28 and the pair had pleaded not guilty.

The free newspaper is distributed around east-end Toronto.

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Lisa Kinsella, founder of Standing Together Against Mailing Prejudice (STAMP), has been fighting the publication for years.

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“Never before in Canadian history has there been a successful prosecution under the Criminal Code for promoting hatred against women,” Kinsella said in a statement on Jan. 24.

“That’s a first – and it’s long overdue. We thank Judge Richard Blouin for his decision.”

After the verdict, Sears said he would be appealing the decision and that the newspaper would continue to publish.

A sentencing hearing is slated for April 26.

The conviction for this charge carries a maximum six month term in custody and/or a $5,000 fine for each of the two counts of wilfully inciting hatred against an identifiable group.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Obituary

Edward Finstein wrote wine column for three decades

By Alan Shackleton

Edward Finstein, also known as The Wine Doctor, wrote the Bottoms Up wine column for Beach Metro News for three decades.

EDWARD FINSTEIN, longtime wine columnist for the Beach Metro News, died last week after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

He was 69 years old.

Finstein started writing his wine column, which was called Bottoms Up, for Beach Metro News more than 30 years ago, and former editor Sheila Blinoff remembers him as always being a reliable and extremely knowledgeable columnist.

“We never had to call him about late copy. His columns arrived early, well edited, with correct spelling and grammar. One never had to query his facts,” she said.

Finstein even helped Blinoff when it came to selecting the wines for her son’s wedding.

“I still have a bottle of ice wine that he gave me at my retirement party five years

ago. A couple of us have tried opening it without success.

Wherever he is, he may be laughing at my efforts,” she said.

Along with his columns, Finstein was also a renowned wine judge, consultant, author, television and radio personality and part-time professor of wine at George Brown College’s School of Hospitality.

Gord Stimmell, also a renowned wine judge and columnist, considered Finstein a good friend.

“We just hit it off and he was a great companion. We judged in a lot of places in Europe – Italy, Spain and France. He was always amusing and he had wry wit, a dry and measured wit.”

Stimmell said he and Finstein spent many good times judging wines together.

“I worked with him for many years wine judging.

Every spring we would judge

Ontario wines and there would be about 140 wines from Ontario and we’d spend 12 hours or so over a Saturday and Sunday doing blind tastings.”

Finstein had a strong group of “iconoclastic friends” and lived life on his terms, remembered Stimmell.

“He was a rebel. When he was young he was in a rock band, which was very cool.

As he got older he joined the LCBO and rose through the ranks as a wine consultant.

But he rebelled again and left them as he did not like the direction they were going. He became an independent wine consultant and judge.”

Finstein is also the author of a murder mystery novel, Pinot Envy which was published in 2013 and introduced readers to the character of Woody Robins, “a bon vivant, devil-may-care wine

guru who specializes in investigatory work involving rare artifacts of a vinous nature.”

He also has two other titles in the Woody Robins mystery novel series, Mortal Zin and Have Wine, Will Travel.

Finstein also authored the non-fiction book Ask The Wine Doctor, which won the Best Wine Education Book for the Rest of the World at the Gourmand Cookbook Awards.

Woodbine Avenue needs to be made safer: resident

By Kasy Pertab

A LOCAL woman is stressing the need for safety precautions after a car recently crashed into her house on Woodbine Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East.

Sheila Snowball was inside her house on Saturday, Jan. 20 when the car crashed into the front of the house at approximately 6:45 a.m. The driver had reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to the wintery road conditions and hit the front steps. The driver was treated in hospital a short time later for minor injuries.

“It was like an earthquake the way it hit our house,” Snowball said.

The vehicle crashed into the gas meter, and emergency crews had to cap the gas leak. Snowball said she is grateful no one was seriously hurt, but that the focus needs to be on safe driving.

Snowball said drivers speed up when coming around the bend on Woodbine, making it dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. She has suggested installing caution lights, speed bumps or even a lowered speed limit.

Beaches-East York Councillor Bradford said the dangers of the area have been a concern for quite some time.

“Before this incident took place, I had already started an extensive review with city staff to find ways to improve this street for all road users, and will be coming to residents with options over the next few months,” he said. “My office has been informed that an investigation has started to look into the incident and city staff will be providing us with options to calm traffic and minimize the chance of accidents like this occurring again. I will also be conducting a site visit in person with transportation staff to better understand what can be done to calm traffic in this area.”

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East Chinatown prepares to welcome Year of the Pig

By Kasy Pertab

RESIDENTS CELEBRATING Chinese New Year this month can look forward to a variety of events in the area.

This year will be known as the Year of the Pig, where the pig is known as the 12th and last of the Chinese zodiac signs. Each zodiac sign is assigned a specific animal according to their birth year.

Those assigned to the Year of the Pig are known to be realists who thoroughly enjoy life, according to Chinese mythology.

The Pig has also been known to govern a lunar month for the Lunar New Year. In a Lunar New Year, celebrations like the Lanterns Festival marks the beginning of a year where the

months are coordinated by the cycles of the moon.

Jones Library will also be holding a Chinese New Year Crafternoon program on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where kids can make pig stick puppets. The puppets will be available in all three lucky colours – red, yellow, and white.

Residents can also celebrate at the East Toronto Lunar New Year Community Fair to be held at Gerrard Square on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition, there will be a grand celebration in East Chinatown on Sunday, Feb. 10 featuring a traditional lion dance procession which starts at the Toronto Archway located at Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street.

It then makes its way around East Chinatown, stopping at local shops along the way.

Tradition says that if the lion gives you a red package, it symbolizes good luck.

Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher explained in an interview with Beach Metro News that she is honoured to be a part of the celebrations, especially since it is such an important holiday for the Chinese community.

“The Lunar New Year Fair is the big formal community celebration that brings together the organizations that serve the Chinese community in the East End,” she said. “Many families and people of all ages attend, and it’s a great time. I wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!”

Black History Month events slated EVERY FEBRUARY, during Black History Month, residents are invited to celebrate Black History Month festivities and events honouring Black Canadians, past and present.

To recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, here’s a collection of special events happening around Toronto to celebrate Black History Month: The 2019 Kumba Festival at Harbourfront Centre:

(until Feb.28): Several events and exhibits to address the international struggle for Black liberation.

Seventh Toronto Black Film Festival: Feb. 13, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Various Locations visit www.torontoblackfilm.com for more info.

Niagara Black Waters Flow Deep: Thursday., Feb. 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., East York.

Michael Pawlowski presents an historical account of Solo-

mon Moseby’s flight from slavery in Kentucky in 1837, and his experience with freedom in Canada.

An African Story: Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 – 8 p.m. at the Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston Rd. Dwayne Genus and Uchenwa Iroaga_ Genus discuss their novel and share the biography of Nkechi Iroaga’s life in Nigeria and her experience during the Nigerian-Biafran civil war in the 1960s and how she escaped to Canada.

Diner loved by Danforth residents Continued from Page 1 adult she goes there now to hang out.”

That’s what the Danforth community is, we’re more like a village in the city, she said.

It’s not just her children who find the diner a safe place for kids, but many other families in the neighbourhood as well.

And now a lot of those kids are adults and some of them with children of their own go to the diner and the cycle repeats itself, she said.

Owners of the Detroit Eatery, the Antaras family, have been so generous to their neighbours.

Every year, the diner hosts a Christmas party for the neighbourhood, Routledge said.

So each year, during the Taste of the Danforth festival, people from the neighbourhood will help the Antaras family with their souvlaki booth and not expect to get paid, Routledge said.

Last year, Routledge helped raise $75,000 for the victims of the Danforth shooting.

For 29-year-old Danforth

resident Vito Morelli, Detroit Eatery was a favourite place to hang out.

The diner is his social centre; a place he’s been going to since his ninth birthday and where he’s celebrated many birthdays and graduations.

Morelli was at the diner less than 24 hours prior to the fire. He was on a bus at 7 a.m. heading to work when he heard of the fire.

Owners, Chris and Alex Antaras are an extended family so he didn’t have to think twice to set up a Go Fund Mepage to help them.

“There was a couple of seconds of being confused and then understanding. It hit me and that’s when I immediately thought about getting a fundraiser going for these guys to make it a little less tough,” Morelli said.

The fundraiser has had an incredible showering of support from people locally and across the city, surpassing its initial goal of $15,000 and raising more than $24,000 since.

“This is what a community does,” Morelli said.

“When you have a neighbour, friend, or a loved one in need, you call to action. You

try to do your best to make sure the impact of what’s happened is reduced on them as little as possible.”

The Antaras family has given so much to the community that the community is standing behind them, he said.

Painted in the red and white colours of the Detroit Red Wings, wherever you looked in the diner was special and unique to many of its visitors.

And those visitors have included some pretty famous Canadians including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the late Gord Downie of Tragically Hip, and former Detroit Red Wings player Kris Draper who brought the Stanley Cup for a visit to the restaurant.

The loss of the memorabilia the Antaras family has collected cannot be replaced, Routledge said.

The diner was also their income, the whole family worked there- which is part of the reason for the GoFundMe page, she said.

“We hope as a neighbourhood that they rebuild, we would love to see them back on the Danforth,” she said.

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Harpreet Ghuman, principal of Crescent Town Elementary School, has been named one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2019 by The Learning Partnership. He will be honoured at a special ceremony later this month.

Awards gala set for end of February Continued from Page 1 When asked how he felt about achieving the award, he admitted he is most happy for his parents. Ghuman explained that his parents left their life behind in India, and were faced with cultural and ethnic isolation for several years. Their struggle to conform was just as difficult as his.

However, Ghuman knew

that it was all for a reason.

“I know that their one purpose of coming to Canada was for myself and my siblings to get an education,” he said.

“So to me, this is really for my parents.”

The Crescent Town principal described how parents of his students constantly share their gratitude with him, especially since many of

them are immigrants as well.

Sharing the knowledge of diversity within Canada’s education is extremely important to Ghuman, and being a principal is his way of doing just that.

The winning principals will be recognized publicly at an awards gala reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Toronto hosted by the Learning Partnership.

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In My Opinion

Ice Masters prove we’re not weather wimps in Toronto Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor

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he past couple of weeks have been hard ones in a number of ways for those who live and work in the Beach and surrounding areas.

Winter arrived in late January with some brutal weather, causing all kinds of challenges and stresses.

However, we seem to have gotten through the worst of it and now are experiencing a run of more reasonable temperatures

thank goodness.

The warm up is already helping to melt the snow which had been making driving, and especially parking, extremely difficult on the many residential streets in our community over the last week or so.

Between parked cars, sidewalks and small frontages, there just aren’t a lot of places for the snow to go.

And it’s also been no picnic for pedestrians trying to walk on narrow, icy and sometimes unshovelled sidewalks.

The same goes for cyclists who have had to deal with not just the brutal cold but also bike paths blocked with snow. A very danger-

ous situation for all involved.

Fortunately, the kind of cold and heavy snowfall we experienced last week is not something we’re faced with very often.

But it did bring me back to thinking about the winter of January 1999, and the heavy snows which ended with the decision on the City of Toronto’s part to call in the army to help us dig out.

That call by then Mayor Mel Lastman, has meant 20 years of jokes from the rest of the country and seemingly no end to Toronto’s embarrassment.

It also led to a lot of “looking back” type of columns and stories in some media when the official anniversary arrived. And that pro-

vided a chance for a lot of people to engage in a whole new round of Toronto-bashing.

They revelled in calling us weather wimps and a whole bunch of other things relating to our apparent inability to deal with winter.

Which is, of course, all a load of nonsense.

This weekend I had some pretty clear evidence that we in Toronto in fact deal with winter very well, thank you.

Take the Fairmount Park Ice Masters, for example. Did they call in the army last week as they were preparing the ice for their two rinks in advance of last Saturday’s Winterfest in the park?

Well, clearly not. Somehow, people who live in Toronto were able to make their outdoor skating rinks with the simple combination of water and cold weather. No artificial ice and freezing pipes needed.

And the Icemasters spent last week in some serious winter conditions – bitter cold and record snowfalls. Yet, they got it done and the ice was perfect on both rinks for Saturday’s festivities.

And the park was packed with people enjoying winter. Yes, enjoying winter in Toronto. Who would have thought.

And for all those who still can’t stop laughing at us about the winter of 1999, it’s time to move on.

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Letters to the Editor Bond between people and pets warms the heart We live in a condo overlooking the Woodbine Park and often see a young woman in a wheelchair out with her large, beige woolly dog.

The dog walks beside the moving chair and doesn’t even need to wear a leash.

We’re touched by his faithfulness to his caregiver. Even with distractions like squir-

rels he remains by her chair.

Although it’s a long stretch down, the owner always reaches down and cleans up the dogs ‘business’ into a bag.

The bonding between human and animal warms our hearts, especially during these blustery winter days.

Dave and Dianne Hurst

Friends of Glen Stewart say thanks

PHOTO: KENN LEITCH

Angus, a Shetland sheepdog/miniature Austrian sheperd cross, enjoys a run amid the ice formations on the railings by the R.C. Harris filtration plant during one of our recent frigid but sunny January days.

Re: Nature Walk Planned for Glen Stewart Ravine, Beach Metro News, Dec. 11, 2018.

Thanks to Beach Metro News for helping spread the word about our walks in Glen Stewart Ravine.

The walk on Dec. 27 went well…the last one we held in 2017 was attended by six

people. This one, on Dec. 27, more than 60 people attended. Your article had a lot to do with that. We were able to share the article on Facebook neighbourhood pages and link it to our event page.

So, again, thank you!

Monique Schuette, Friends of the Glen Stewart Ravine

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

BEACH METRO NEWS

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37th Annual Share a Christmas MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! To help people less fortunate than ourselves is always very rewarding, and this is what we do at Community Centre 55. But we couldn’t do it without you!

I’m thrilled to let you know that we had a very successful Share a Christmas program this year. Our delivery of food and toys is a fine example of the community coming together for a good cause - Neighbours helping Neighbours. People helped us collect food and toys in so many creative ways, including having fun Santa events, and children accepting toys for needy children instead of presents for themselves. On behalf of all of us at Centre 55, I want to thank everyone in this incredible community who helped us deliver Christmas to 1492 families. Whether you contributed and/or volunteered, you are all angels and should be proud that you provided for those in need at Christmas. A special thanks to FreshCo and Toronto Beaches Runners Club.

It`s the trust our community puts into our charity that we find so humbling. We extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to our 37th Annual Share a Christmas Program. We could not have brought so much joy to so many people without you. Until next year.

Happy 2019!

Debbie Visconti, Executive Director

A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:

Altus Group, Balmy Beach Club, Balmy Beach School, Breech Family, Beaches Rec Centre, Brock & Elsie Grant, Cantemus Singers-Michael Erdman, Carole Wilson & Vasha, CHUM Charitable Foundation, CIBC-Paul Deneaux, Kate Ross-East York District, Cori Endrody, DECA, DeClute Real Estate, Derek Ladouceur, Dysons Valu–Mart, Earl Haig P.S., Edwin Johnson & Shirley Johnson-Porter, Emily Grundy, Fer-Pal, Gatestone, Gene Domagala, Glenn Ames School, Heather Werry, Jacley A. McCorrie, Jason & Leigh Balgopal, Joe DaSilva Freshco Gerrard and Victoria Park, Joseph Sexton, John Workman, Catherine Baillie, Kew Beach Public School, Loblaws Leslie and Lakeshore, Lois Young, Mark Richards Team, Me to We Club at Malvern Collegiate, Mike Mazzone-FreshCo-Lakeshore & Leslie, Mary Mitchell, Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, Mr. Patrick Breech & Students, Norway P.S, Rapley & Company, RBC-Enterprise Strategic Client Group, RBC Foundation, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd, Roy Maitland, Royal LePage Estate Realty, Running Room, Sammy Oliveira, Scotia Bank- Queen and Wineva, Shelagh Tarleton, Silly Goose Kids, Steve & Marlene Holder, Terry Coffin, Thomas Neal, Thomas Ullrich, Tidal Crossfit, Toronto Beach Runners Club-Tannenbaum 10K Race-Dave Emilio, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Vanessa Visconti, Vicky Tsorlinis, Victoria Village Daycare, Wafa Masri & Julila, We Have a Dream Club & the Justice League

THANKS TO HAMPER’S HELPERS

Abby, Abby Jordan, Aggarwal Family, Agnes Hoogeveen, Alison Booz, Alison Bury, Allison, Stephen, Arley, Isaac & Esme Best, Amanda Babich Wood, Andi Brown, Andre Vogl, Andrea Brown, Angele Blasutti, Anna Semple, Anne & Murray Pratt, Anne Sinclair, Annette Hansen, Antonio Sanduval, April DeMelo, Arlene Anderson, Barb Phillips, Barbara Bryson, Barbara Muirhead, Barbara Wigmore, Beaches Rec Centre c/o Roland, Beaches Running Room c/o Terri Lancelotte, Blanche Mitchell, Brad Mowat, Brad Mulligan (In memory of Reese Fallon)Bree Giles, Brock & Elsie Grant, Bruce Davies, C. Crowley, C. Spearing, Caleb Branch, Carole Andrews, Carole Stimmel, Carolyn Howard, Catherine Wilkinson, Cathy & Rachel Phillips, Cathy & Kevin Smith, Cathy Vandergeest, Chelsea Stroud, Cheryl McEwen, Chris Pinder, Christina Strait, Christine Brillinger, Clare Lehto, Cohen Hamilton Stegar & Co, Colin & Meridith Morrissey, Colin Matsalla, Corbin Hucker, Cori Endrody, Corinne Lynds, Dan Remington, Dana Patterson, Darren Macnamara, David Moore, Debbie Anderson, Debbie Jones, Diana Richter, Diane Dickinson, Diane MacDougall, Diane Stinson, Dolores Sedore, Donna Morris, Donna Rice, Dr. Hartley, Dr. Jeff Shnall, Edwin Johnson & Shirley Johnson-Porter, Elaine MacSween, Elizabeth Schumann, Embree Family, Eric Longley & Betty Longley, Eric Tripp, Fiona Bramzell, Frances Anderson, Frank Baldock, Gail Blanchette, Gail McPhee, Gary & Debbie Roberts, Genevier Lavallee, George & Margaret Sloan, George Murray, Gerry Chiasson, Gillies Laurey, Ginetta Peters, Glenn Gillies, Glenys Wilkings, Gord Buchanan, Greg Burouche, Haldine Maccaul, Heather Healey, Heather Werry, Hilary Heath, Holly Jordan, Ian Fitz-Gerald, Irene Clynick, Ivars Kopstals, Jaiden & Jackson Laiseize, Jack Burton, James Chan, Jan Hayes, Jan Smith, Janet Barr, Jayne Pyette, Jeffrey O’Connell (In memory of), Jen Karsh, Jennifer Coombes, Jennifer Nussey, Joan Jones, Joe & Peggy Hilliges, John Barclay, John Beurose, John De, John Lipsett, John Reilly, John Stevancec, Joseph Sexton, Judy & Lou Solakofski, Judy Orr, Julie Cowling, K. Cummings, Kai Muller, Karen & Mike Potter, Karen Holladay, Kathy Schlender, Katie Fullerton, Kelso Family, Kent Pearson & Family, L. Rice & C. Spearing, Laura Appleton, Laurie Garbutt, Leanne Rapley, Leena Niemi, Lesley Brown, Liam Kane Meilleur, Linda Currie, Linda Ross, Lisa Cameron, Lisa Murphy, Liz Heron, Louis Solakofski, Lynda Cartier, Lynn MacGyver, Lynne Patterson, Mandy Tidy, Marg Betts, Marilyn Douglas, Mary Georgilis, Mary Mtichell, Mary Murphy, Mary Ogston, Maryanne Cain, Massie-Purchase Family, Maureen Weaver, Megan Sansom, Michael Erdman, Michelle Acton, Michelle Ladd, Miriam Mitchell, Mona & Conrad Bouchard, Muling Chang, Nicholas O'Leary, Olivia Jordan, Oylan Hebdan, Pam Hanswyk, Pat Orr, Patricia Petruga, Patrick & Addison McKenney, Patty Duke, Paul M. Babich, Paul Seymour, Paula Kerr, Phyllis Fitzsimmons, Rob Brukett, Robert Dungan, Robert Johnston, Robert Pratt, Roberta & Mike Walker, Robin Eckler, Robin Grant & Shari Preece, Robin Patterson, Robinne Fanfair, Rosemary Preskett, Roy Murzello, Sandra Gauldie, Sandy MacGillivray, Sarah & David Neale, Sarah Ajivani, Sarah Beatty, Sarah Mooney, Sarah Mooney, Sawyer Family, Selina Esteves, Shauna Kirk, Shawn McLaren, Sheila Blinoff, Sheila & Des McGinley, Shelagh Tarleton, Sheridan Nolan, Sherry Piercey, Southwood Condos Residents & Directors, Stavroula Hondrogiannis, Stephen & Diane Gaunt, Steve & Marlene Holder, Steve Gaunt, Sue MacVicar, Susan, Susan & Craig Wright, Susan & Patrick Rose, Susan Anderson, Susan Lindell, Susan Mills, Sydney Johnson, Tanya Barrett, Tanya Cameron, Tara Lavoie, Teresa Lau, Teresa Vasiloralos, The Branch Family, Thelma Tan, Thomas Ullrich, Timmi Robertson, Toni Daniels, Toronto East Masons, Tory Brown, Tracy Ennis, Tricia Woodcock, Upper Beach Estates Community, Vanessa DiLeo & Family, Vicky Tsorlinis, Victoria Kirk, Warren & Lisa Wilson, Friends & Neighbours, Wilfred Seerattan, William Baldwin, William Buchanan, William Jack, Wilma & Wayne Thorpe

FAMILIES & FRIENDS

Lynn Acton, Harley Adamson, Dave Addison, Jason Addison, Zahra Ahmadi, Albert, Madura Anandaram, Arlene Anderson, Bonnie Anderson, Maya Anderson, Pam Anderson, Susan Anderson, Carole Andrews, Karin Antonious, Shannon Arbek, Louise Armstrong, Amalia Ashbridge, Mariana Aspiazu, Jessica Aubut, Bryce Azim-Wong, Sharon Azim, Diana Aziz, Catherine Baillie, Jake Baine, Macaela Bannerman, Jessica Baptista, Palmer Baran Tino, Deb Barnard, Lyle Barry-Edwards, The Beaver Scouts, Geoff Bellemore, Zach Bellemore, Ethan Benedict, The Bennett Family, The Berengler Family, Joanna Berlinghoff, Robert Bernard-Wort, Neville Beusley, Laura Bickle, Luke Bieber, Tina Bieber, Mike Bissett, Nadine Blum, Theo Blum, Nathaniel Bobuld, Community Centre 55 Counselors in Training, Colette Boileau, Fiona Bower, Leslie Boyle, Julie Boyle, Brad Bradford, Caitlin Breech, Micheal Breech, Patrick Breech, Bella Bremner, Pam Briz, Cordelia Browne, East York Bulldogs, Alan Burk, Matthew Burslem, Mark Burslem, Aida Burt, Michele C, Meryem Cagler, Mikaleigh Cairns, Mike Ceuirns, Sharon Chalmer, Samantha Chalmers, Henry Charasse, Charlotte, Samantha Casey, Angela Cashell, David Cashell, Gillian Cashell, Louise Cheron, Xavier Chin, The Chipman Family, Muling Chung, Claire, Emily Clair, Roan Clancy, Hannah Rose Clark, Kate Clark, Shannon Clark, Terry Coffin, Connie, The Conlett Family, Rhonda Cook, Ron Cooper, Stephanie Cooper, Sydney Corke, The Corr Family, Alex Crodeardylille, Kayla Crombie, Danielle, Sofia Dawson, Ryan Deabreu, Susan Deller, Diane Dickinson, Catherine Dorton, Fiona Duckett, Robert DunGan Brenda Duis, Spencer Duncan-Dorton, Hannah Duncan, Heather Dungeen, The Edwards Family, Patricia Elfet, Callum Ekins, Gary Emanual, Sarah Ellis, Cori Endrody, Mark England, Meaghan England, Ken Enlow, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liam Erochko, Matthew Erochko, Stephen Erochko, Stacey Espinet, Selina Esteves, Carolyn Esau, Daryll, Natasha Estey, Evans, Marian Evans, Tyler Eysermans, Jen Farr, Megan Fedorchuk, Scott Ferguson, Lila & Kai Fernandes, Lester Fernandes, Benjamin Fenech, Emily Fenech, Claire Fenech, Maureen Finlan, Brian Floody, Loraine Floody, Aiden Fong, Fran & Ken Forbes, Carissa Foster, Keimah Foster, Danielle Fitzgerald, Greg Fitzgerald, J.P Forcenelle, Adam Forbes, Nancy Forsyth, Phil Fragale,Heather Fraser, Anderson Fun, The Fusco Family, Robert Fyfle, Mary G-T, Waseem Garasia, Gabriel Gaudet, Steve Gaunt, Dan Goodwin, Andrew Goodridge, Julian Gort-Barry, Heather Gregory, Jackson Gregory, Shelley Grice, Georgia Griffin, Alf Grigg, Abby Grundy, Emily Grundy, Toronto 188th Guides, Andrea Gunn, Jasmin H, Julia Haggerty, Darya Hajiaghapour, Ashley Hall, Rana Haouari, Linda Harper, Elaine Harris, Hera Hasekiu, Bella Hawkes, Anna Heaps, Dylan Hebdon, Michelle Hedges, Gayle Helfrich, Kathleen Henshel, Madison Hepburn, Charlotte Herie, Sheila Hogaith, Zenobia Homavazie, Carolyn Howard, Diane Howorth, Doug Howorth, Jaclyn Howse, Heather Hudson, Hayden Hudson-Cox, The Huebel Family, Lily Hughes, Cecelia Hui, Aeri Imai, The Internicola Family, Tonye Itamunoala, Sandra Irvine, Colleen James, The Jackowski Family, Jane & Vern, Jess, Connor Jewell, Daniel Jewkins, Holly Jordan, The Kaplu Family, Sara Karafili, Heather & Rob Kee, Donna Kellway, Emily Kellway, Rory Kellway, Raine Kelsie, Sarah Kennedy, Inas Khair, Hunter Kilbourne-Olver, Race Kilbourne-Olver, Debbie King, Kevin Klein, Maya Klein, Chris Knife, Kai Korven, Alan Kroan, Julie Lacey, Cole Lacey, Brad Lamarsh, Doug Lang, Sarah Lang, Colleen Lang, Lynn Lavallee, Bryce Lavoie, Jessica Law, Agnes Lawrence, Asha Lawrence, Jack Lawrence, Marian Lawson, Shelby Leeder, Tracey Leggat, Brigitte Leitch, Sherry Lentle, Laura Little, Samra Ljutic, Al Locken, Kim Loga, Kara Low, Kevin Low, Shannon Low, Mallory MacCallum, Eddie Mackenzie, Bryant Maclean, Lauryn Madigan, Sue Maevicar-Stewart, Nigel Magner, Ella Maher, Mitchell Mahoney, Diane Maitland, Josh Makuch, Maya Malcho, Josh Malone, Linda Mancini, Jordan & Sophia Manganaro, Colin Mar, Kevin Mar, Amelie Marchese, Lisa Marcuzzi, Jamie Markwell, Ellen Martin, Emma Marshall, Colin Matsalla, Maya, Cynthia McCarrey, Xavier McCarrey, Haily McCowan, Liam McCullagh, Helen McGarry, Keira McIntyre, Miranda Mckenna, Andy & Marilyn McKin, Sharon McLaughlin, The McLean Family, Alyson McNeill, Susan McNeill, Shelagh Meek, Bob Meighway, Lorelee Messenger, Vito Mezzapelli, Michael, Kelly Michalak, Matthew Michalak, Georgia Middleton, Roan Mileta-Clancy, Sandi Mileta-Clancy, Zoe Jane Mitchell, The Moloney Family, Dorothy Montgomery, Maurison Moore, Morris, Andrew Morrison, Eric Morrison, Victoria Morwich, Diane Mossman, Connie Mucklestone, Alex Mulligan,Brad Mulligan, Brianna Murphy, Lisa Murphy, Val Murzello, Peter Musgrove, Brigitte Nadeau, Bruce Nagy, Bailey Nash, Ted Nash, Johnny Navas, Sarah Neale, Zach Nelson, Lorenza Newton, Alex Ng, Emily Ng, Tran Ng, Magnid Nicholas, Nicole, Sigrid Nortman, David Noseworthy,Oliver, Olivia, Beverly Omere, Juli Opitz, Janet O’Reilly, Molly Orpin, Robert Orpin, Owen, Margeret Padella, Leanna Paola, Nick Parolin, Nicholas Parsons, Jessica Pavlin, Margaret Pavlin, The Peeren Family, Elise Penneg, Kate Perking, Givetta Petas, Danielle Phegan, Elaine Phillips, John Phyper, Madison Phyper, Megan Phyper, Brigette Piazza, Mary Pickering, Ellen Pisani, Billy Pitts-Clark, John Pitts, Dave Plaskett, Jon Plytas, Natalie Poissant, Ryan Poissant, The Pothen Family, Kathleen Poun, Cameron Pratt, Duncan Pratt, Jamie Prentice-Cassidy, Jody Prentice, Elliot Prescott, Leah Prescott, Erin Price, Cathy Qin, Rachel, Kathryn Randle, Leanne Rapley, Francesca Rea, Carter Reed, Colleen Reed, Stella Reed, Colleen Reef, Cheryl Reid, Saffron Remtulla, Caitlin Remus, Alima Rezai, Donna Rice, Kalsia Rice, Shevaughn Rice, Malachi Richards, Thomas Richards, Daniel Richardson, The Rickli Family, Briar Riddell, Von Riddell, Jake Ripley, Joanna Robertson, Courtney Roddell, Tyler Romas, The Rozario Family, Hope S, Kristy Sadler, Georgia Sanders, Paul Saranic, Cole Saros, Peter Saros, Adam Scholey, Lynn Scholey, Dave Shoot, Janice Schoop, Lyndon Schreyer, Jennifer Scott, Cathy Semple, Sarah Severn, Tanveer Shahnawaz, Diane Shaw, Devon Shidfar, Roya Shidfar, Emmaliya Siebes, Eli Silverstone, Joel Silverstone, Linda Sinclair, Gracie Singh-Yuz, Jennifer Smith, Trent Smith, Charlotte Smyth, Cathy Sobocan, Nicole Sparrow, Caroline Spearing, Shanoia Spencer, The Stanfield Family, Amanda Stephenson, Samantha Stermac, Wini Stoddart, James Stoneburrowes, Sydney Strader, Aiden Sukhdeo, Derek Sullivan, Camilla Sutton, Mariam Swatule, Charles Tamkei, Shelagh Tarleton, Anita Tavana, Veronica Taylor, Robyn Thibeault, Ryan Thibeault, Juliette Thomas, Jarid Thomson, The Tidy Family, The Tinker Family, David Tiro, Bruce Tisdale, Toronto Aeros Minor Peewee AA 2007, Tory, Trish Toller, Shannon Townsend, Allison Travers, Tracey Travers, Diane Trembury, Dean Triantafilou, St John’s Triple C Team, Ellie Tripp, Eric Tripp, Quinn Turkington, Lucas Turnbull, Siena Turnbull, Daniel Unan, Roy Underhill, Margaret Unrulo, Ellen Unzen, Olivia Valin, Christine Vandeurson, John Vandeurson, Rich Van Hizen, Vanessa Visconti, Keley Vollering, Philly Vonesh, Collen Walker, Doreen Walker, Mike Walker, Roberta Walker, Sarah Walker, Rebecca Warcholak, Dave Wateridge, Maureen Weaver, Anita Webb Archer Webb, Evan Weekler, Darwyn Wells, Michael Wells, Heather Werry, Wesley, Dave Wiley, Jenna Wiley, Russell Williams, Glenys Wilkings, Anne White, Earl White, Molly White-Williams, Carol Wilson, Karen Wolf, Rebecca Woods, Mike Woriken, John Workman, Vanessa Wright, George Xouryas, Toula Xouryas, Donna Yim, Kiyan Zaman, The Zaslavsky Family, The Zbogar Family, Sue Zelko, Zoe

CHURCHES, GROUPS & LEGIONS

144th Brownies & Sparks, 55 Division Community Police Liaison Committee, Acadia Lodge 430, Balmy Beach Club, Beach Runners Club, Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council, Christadelphians Church, CTV - CHUM Charitable Foundation, DECA, East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club, Henley Gardens Condo Residents, Pegasus Community Project, Royal Canadia Legion #73, Royal Canadian Legion - Baron Byng Branch, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, The St. George's Society of Toronto, Toronto Beach Runners Club

SCHOOLS, DAY CARES, COMMUNITY CENTRES & HOSPITALS

ABC Academy, Adam Beck Public School, Balmy Beach Community School, Beach Montessori School, Beaches Alternative School, Blantyre Public School, Diefenbaker Public School, Earl Haig Public School, Francis Libermann CHS, Gledhill Public School, K.A.S.I.A Preschool, Kew Beach Public School, Kimberley Public School, Malvern CI - Me to We Club, Michael Garron Hospital, Muppets Day Care, Norway Public School, Victoria Village Select Minor Atom Hockey, Williamson Road Public School

BUSINESSES & OTHER FRIENDS

Beach Valumart, Beachcomber Hair Styling, Burkes Telecom, Crown of Jewels Salon, DECA, Ella Minnow, Fer-Pal Construction Ltd., Fresh Co, Gatestone Inc., Global Repair, Gull & Firkin, Henley Gardens Condo Residents, Holdco, Main St. Psychological Centre, Main-Gerrard Community Development Co-Op Inc., Mayfair Racquet & Fitness Club, Medicare Drug Mart, Mopped Up Cleaning, Rapley & Company, RBC Foundation, Royal LePage Estate Realty, Scarborough Music, Silly Goose Kids, The Artisans, The Cleaning Authority, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Richards Group, The Running Room, Verbatim

CAN CAMPAIGNERS

Alma Florists, AMS Pizza & Wings, Ava's Appletree, Bank of Montreal, Beach Hardware, Beaches Natural Foods, Beaches Pharmacy, Beddington's Bed & Bath, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Cakes by Robert, Cool Runnings, Fade In: Café, Flight Centre, Gentle Touch Dry Cleaners, Great Canadian Dollar Store, Great Escape Book Store, Hands and Stone SPA, Hooper's Pharmacy, Kingston Road Flower Centre, Kingston Road Flower Market, Meridian Credit Union, Parlour Salon Inc, Peoples Drug Mart, Randalls Stationery, RBC, Saks Fine Foods, Sandy's Cuisine & Café, Sarah's Dry Cleaners, Smiley's Family Restaurant, Sun's Milk, The Dog Market, The Nutty Chocolatier

ADOPT A FAMILY SPONSORS

Acacia Lodge 430, Adam Beck Public School, Adriana Derius & Family, Alexandra Penny, Altus Group, Anastasia & Sherwin Aguinaldo, Balmy Beach Club, Baxters & Friends, Beaches Montessori School, Bell Temple LLP, Bennett-Ramussen House, Burns Family, Chamberlain Family, Christ Church Toronto, Christi Hunter & Tina Berry, CI Financial-Assante Private Client, Cisco Systems GPS, Clare Valin, Classic Fire, CMLS Financial, Critical Mass, DAS Legal Protection Inc, Dentonia Ladies, First National Financial, Fjord-Accenture, Giovanna Andrews, Great-West Life & Canada Life GTA, Heather & Johnny Chambers, Joe Fresh, Johnson-Gamble Family, Keller Williams Advantage Realty Brokerage-Client Care, Kellner Court Group, Kim Grasby, Madill Family, Malvern Collegiate Athletic Council, Mareka Properties, Margaret Kane & Annette Carling, Michelle Grahlman Family, Michelle Peacock, The Mitzvah Seven, OSC>Investment Funds & Structured Products Branch, Ourmas 2018, People Corporation, Piels Family, PostBeyond, RBC-Enterprise Strategic Client Group, RBC Markham Financial Planning Team, Remarkable Bean, The Richards Group, Rotman School of Management, Sharon Whyte, St. Saviours Anglican Church, Team Ashdale, Teleperformance Canada, Tidal CrossFit, Tim & Debbie Murray, Toques Women’s Hockey Team, Unwin Family-Mark, Jenn, Norah & Hadley, Urbacon, Yellow House Events

ADOPT A SENIOR SPONSORS

Adam Beck Public School, Anne-Marie Legault, Bartlett Family, Bell Canada, Beverley Bennett & Tammy Rasmussen, Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, Carol Wilson, CBRE, Community Centre 55 CLP-Kimberley Site, CSA IT Systems Office-Ontario Securities Commission, Debbie Visconti, Heather & Johnny Chambers, Johnson-Gamble Family, Ladies of Lit, Meeting Encore Ltd, Naveli & James Thomas, Ontario Securities Commission – Compliance & Registrant Regulation, Scarborough Titans Wave Girls Volleyball Team, Tidal CrossFit, Urbacon, Williams-Yoon Family, Williamson Road Day Care

REFERRING AGENTS

Albanian Church Toronto - Pastor Mullisi, Alternatives Toronto - Amy Connolly, Anishnawbe Health Toronto - Michelle Peltier, Ashdale Pharmacy - Michelle Loftus, Beaches Family Practice And Walk-In - Dr. Derek DeSa, Beacon of Light Private Elementary School - Andra Oproiu, Beech Medical Pharmacy - Caroline & Peter, Bowmore Road PS, Bridgepoint FHT - Meghan Rule, Calvary Baptist Food Bank -Kathy & Team, Childrens Aid Society of Toronto - Tanika Newman, Coxwell Pharmacy - Mina Iskander, Danforth CTI - Tina Maestri, Danforth Medical Centre - Dr. N. Curria, Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care - Speros Dorovenis, Dr. Buckridan, Dr. J.J. Rosenberg, Dr. F. Papadopoulos, Dr. Sai Ping Lee, Dr. Engelberg, Dr. Michael Yanofsky, Dr. Dimitra Trambakoulos, Dr. Abu Shamim, Dr. Russell Jafrudy Duke of Connaught PS, Earl Haig PS, East End Community Health Centre Jackie Carruthers & Team, East Toronto Social Services, Esperance - Ratha & Team, Forward Baptist Church - Stephen Lambert, Gledhill Junior Public School, Glen Ames Sr. PS, Glen Rhodes Food Bank, Glen Stewart Tenant Association - Maureen Clohessy, Good Shepherd - Tasia Sourasis, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Adebayo, Henley Gardens IDA - Zahir Visran, IDA Danforth Drug Mart - Ash Faltaous, Kew Beach PS, Kimberley PS, L & A Pharmacy - Larry Wong, Main Drug Mart - Sarun, Main Gerrard Co-op - Marisa & Pietra, Main St. Veterinary Clinic - Sheena Clark, MainStay Housing - Emily, Claudia, Stephanie & Michelle, Medicare Drug Mart - Anca Teohari, Medimost Pharmacy - Monoranjan Karmakar, Mood Disorders Association - Debra Fine, Muppets Home Daycare - Faizun Rahman, Native Child & Family Services Toronto, Neighbourhood Link Support Services - Robin Miller & Team, New Era Pharmacy - Ahmed Abdelghani, New Frontiers Aboriginal Corp - Nola Taylor, Norway Jr. Public School, Comprehensive Health Network, Oolagen Community Services - Jacquline Jean-Pierre, Peoples Drug Mart - Eric Chen Fan, Popular Choice Pharmacy - Henry Wing Li, Rumball Drug Mart - Dennis Dack, South Riverdale CHC - Jovie Morrow, St. John Church - Rev. John Newton, St. Jude Community Homes - Naema Dag-Ellams, TCHC - Patricia Callus, Toronto Police Service - 55 Division, Victim Services Toronto - Lindsay Upton, Wellesley CC - Kenneth Ward, Woodgreen - Maria Eugenia-Ricote, Woods Drugstore Pharmacy - Sarah

HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATS

144th Toronto Brownies, 4th Toronto Scouts, Beach Citizens of the Year, Beach Dance School, Beach Metro News, Beaches Cheer Athletics, Beaches Lions Club, Beaches Montessori School, Beaches Running Club, CC55 C.I.T's, Community Centre 55, Community Police Liaison Committee, Councillor Brad Bradford, Danforth Lumber, De Santos Martial Arts, Diane Maitland, Dragonz Martial Arts, Fallingbrook Wellness, Guardians of the Children Toronto, Go Freddie Go, Grace Homes ReMax, Jaimco, Lions Club, Malvern Collegiate, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Mayor John Tory, MPP Rima Berns-McGown, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP, Neighbourhood Link, Pegasus Community Project, Police Motorcycles, Pro Martial Arts, Royal LePage Estate ,Ryan Russel Band, Scotia Bank, Skyzone, The Big Carrot, The Space, Thomas Neal, Toronto Beaches Lacrosse, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police, Toronto Police Mounted Unit, Toronto Signals Band, Torrent Productions, Variety Village, Wee Leprechauns Childcare Centre, Wexford Raiders Hockey, Wishy Washy Laundromat

HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE VOLUNTEERS

Ainsley Gerald, Alex Wright, Alex Zaslavsky, Baily Nash, Carole Wilson, Costa family, Emily Grundy, Gene Domagala, Jake Daley, John Workman, Leanna Rapley, Leigh Balgopal, Lori Anne Comeau, Marianna Healey, Matthew Burslem, Matthew Prummel, Niamh Dulny , Robert Bernard-Wort , Roy Dean, Roy Maitland, Rozenn Martin & Family, Suzanne Van Beek , Tessa Whiteley, Yipi Students

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Michael Adams, Leigh Balgopal, Brad Bradford, Fiona Duckett, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Leanne Rapley, Carole Stimmell, Carol Wilson

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 STAFF:

Sarah Allen, Earl Anderson, Romana Andrews, Debbie Boyd, Cameron Boyle, Jenni Commanda, Christian DeJesus, Chris Drysdale, Evonne Hossack, Jade Maitland, Kendall Mar, Pat McSweeney, Mark Rice, Thelma Tan, Debbie Visconti and Community Centre 55’s Children’s Licensed Programmes

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

BEACHMETRO.COM

Community Calendar FEB. 7: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Topic: “Collations” with Patrick Cummings. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www. beachphotoclub.com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com FEB. 9: Messy Church Event at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. Topic: Caring for Others. This exciting interactive program, involving games, crafts, story, song and supper, is open to the community for kids 6-12 & parents. Please pre-register at 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com FEB. 10: Organ Stops at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 2:30 p.m. Hear the gorgeous tones of Beach United’s Guilbault Therien organ in a recital featuring the accomplished Toronto organist, Stefani Bedin. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com FEB. 10, 17, 24: I Wanna Sing! A community singing club for adults 50+, Sundays 2:30-3:45 p.m. in the Pape/Gerrard area. We sing early rock’n’roll, blues, folk, musical theatre, and perform in nursing homes and community centres. Info: Carolyn iwannasingtogether@gmail.com FEB. 12: World of Music, East Toronto’s most vibrant concert series, presents the Al Qahwa ensemble at Michael Garron Hospital, Mortimer lobby, noon-12:45 p.m. They will perform original compositions, as well as popular traditional Arabic repertoire. Free admission - everyone welcome!

FEB. 12: Extended French Consultation at Notre Dame Catholic High School gymnasium, 12 Malvern Ave., 7 p.m. Notre Dame is one of the schools where the addition of Extended French programming is being considered for September 2020. Join us for a consultation meeting to learn more about Extended French programming, participate in roundtable discussion and complete a survey. Info: www.tcdsb.org/schools/notredame/Pages/Extended-French-@-Notre-Dame.aspx FEB. 12: “Best of Ireland – North & South” Travel Info Session at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 7 p.m. No-obligation, no-pressure info session for a 16-day holiday departing Canada June 7. Travel escorted by Daniel Benson. Info: 416-261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca FEB. 13: Soup Tasting Competition at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. You’re the judge!

Sample and choose your favourite soup from participating restaurants AMS Pizza, Bolo Soup, Murphy’s Law Pub & Restaurant, Outrigger on the Beach, and The Ellery. Winning restaurant takes possession of the Silver Ladle for one year. $5 per person with proceeds going to CC55’s year-round programs. Info: 416-691-1113 FEB. 13: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. “Garden of Regrets” by Helen Battersby of Toronto Gardens/Garden Fix blogs and more. Guests welcome. Refreshments included.

FEB. 13: Balance Hormones and Weight Loss with Metabolic Balance at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9 p.m. A free community talk presented by Jane Durst Pulkys, Toronto’s top nutritionist. Sponsored by Hooper’s.

FEB. 14: Valentine’s Spaghetti Lunch at St. David & St. Andrew Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. (across from Donlands subway), 12 noon-2 p.m. $6, children under 10 free. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Info: Yvette 416698-2508 or Judy 416-686-1923, judydoucette@rogers.com FEB. 14, 18, 25: Calm Your Mind at The Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 6:30-8 p.m. Free evening meditation.

Rediscover the joy of tranquil moments. Info: 416-9013747, happy-science.ca, toronto@happy-science.org FEB. 16: Academy Concert Series present ‘Inspired By Italy: Corelli & Handel’ at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Featuring Nathalie Paulin, Christopher Bagan, Emily Eng, Michelle Odorico, and Kerri McGonigle. Tickets: $20/$14/$5 (under 18).

Info: 416-629-3716, AcademyConcertSeries.com FEB. 17: Beginner Adult Shinny Hockey and Family Skate at Kew Gardens rink, by the Boardwalk at lake, 1-2:30 p.m. Hosted by Beach United Church. No hard pucks or hockey sticks; we provide safe plastic sticks and a soft ball. Shinny on one half of the rink, other half is free skating and the opportunity for children to earn a skating achievement Certificate that counts towards Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Girl Guides Winter Activity/Fitness badge. Hot chocolate available.

FEB. 19: Seniors’ Luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 12 noon. All seniors are welcome! Free event. Info: 416-261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca FEB. 21: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Topic: “Capturing the Story” with Fred Lum. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www. beachphotoclub.com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com FEB. 23: Acoustic Harvest presents The Slocan Ramblers at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.). The Slocan Ramblers perform their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time and folk with deep song writing, lightning fast instrumentals and

sawdust-thick vocals. Opening set: Ben Sures, Edmonton’s eclectic, humour-driven song writer. Tickets: $25 at door/$22 in advance on our website: www.acousticharvest. ca. Please note venue change. Free parking in two church lots, and on side streets. Venue is wheelchair accessible. More info: www.facebook.com/acousticharvest FEB. 23: Family Dance at Duke of Connaught School gymnasium, 60 Woodfield Rd., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Calling all pint-sized Superheroes and Villains. Come fight away the winter blahs at our annual Family Dance. Admission: Pay what feels good!! (suggested $5 per person). Costumes encouraged.

FEB. 23: Kids Program Open House at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. (north of Queen & Lee), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., showcasing programs available for kids ages 0 –16. A great opportunity for parents & grandparents to meet face-to-face with program organizers and learn more about the variety of programs offered, including Sports, Arts, Music, Camps, and much more.

FEB. 24: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Maple Sugar Music’ – a concert as Canadian as possible! at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. (just north of Queen St. E.), 3 p.m. A toe-tapping salute to Canadian folk music to warm the winter’s chill featuring La Messe Québécoise for choir, folk fiddle and percussive spoons

by Québec composer Pierick Houdy. Guest violinist: Christian Vachon. Tickets: General $25 advance ($30 at door), Youth (7-18) $12.50 advance ($15 at door), available from a choir member, online at www.torontobeachchorale.com, or at door (cash only). Kids under 7 free.

FEB. 24, MARCH 3: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and doubletracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3 (cash only). New members welcome. Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 25: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-12 noon. Speaker: Brenda Anderson, Family Services Toronto. Topic: How to Talk to Your Doctor.

FEB. 25: Spoken Lives – Stories Women Share at Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E., 6-9 p.m. Featuring: Sarah Keast ‘Moving Forward While Standing Still’, Sandee Waite ‘Rite of Passage’, Mariatu Kamara ‘The Bite of the Mango’, and Arlene Vandersloot ‘Long Journey to Joy of Self’.

Info: www.eventbrite.ca Spoken Lives Toronto Central FEB. 25-APRIL 29: Mindfulness Meditation at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., Mondays 7-8 p.m. Beginning guided meditations. Drop-in. Suggested donation $5/class. All welcome. Info: 416-699-6091 MARCH 2: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Featuring Jazz artists Bill McBirnie (flute) and Bernie Senensky (piano). Bill is a jazz and Latin flute specialist who is well known for his outstanding technique. Bernie has earned the reputation of being one of Canada’s premier jazz artists – on any instrument. Freewill offering.

MARCH 2: A Women’s Event – Exploring and Deepening Connections at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 9:30-12:30 p.m. Come and make connections with women throughout the community. Program will include music, discussion and a Guided Mindfulness Practice. Register through Eventbrite.ca or the BUC office (office@beachuc. com) or 416-691-8082. Child care will be provided. Please bring a donation for the Calvary Baptist Food bank.

MARCH 5: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Road), 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for a delicious pancake supper with sausages, beverages and dessert hosted by the Scouts 35/37 Scouting Group. Adults $7; Children (12 and under) $4; Families $20.

Tickets available at the door. Wheelchair accessible; lots of parking. Info: 416-691-4650, www.stjohnsnorway.com MARCH 8: Night of Inspiration at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave., 7-11 p.m. Celebrate International Women’s Day with an intergenerational group of women speakers from a cross section of professions. Live music, fun activities and a pop-up market featuring local artisans and entrepreneurs. Delicious food included in your ticket price. This event supports the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Tickets: www.facebook.com/events/783887511944960 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays, to May 13 (no lunch Feb. 18) at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) – Feb. 5, 19, March 5 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) – Feb. 12, 26, March 12, 19. St. Aidan’s is moving its lunch program to St. Nicholas on March 19. •Wednesdays, to May

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15 (no lunch April 17 & 24) at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays, to May 16 at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays, to May 17 at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE Centre in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 THE HEART SHOW at Gerrard Art Space,1475 Gerrard St. E., until Feb. 17. Info: Facebook: www. facebook.com/events/327584131398646/ JOIN OUR TEAM INFO SESSION at Expedia Cruiseshipcenters East York, 2474 Danforth Ave., Feb. 14, 2-3:30 p.m., and Feb. 21, 2-3:30 p.m. & 7-8:30 p.m. Info: www.eventbrite.ca How to be a vacation consultant, Toronto or 647-351-6699 Charlotte EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 1619 Queen St. E. •Fridays for 8-weeks: 55+ Internet Café, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the basics of computer use, how to browse the internet and use popular programs to keep in touch with others. Also learn how to find health information you can trust. At each session, there will be short presentations on health-related topics. Free. Registration: Shirin 416-778-5805 x 226 •Fridays for 7-weeks: Back to Movement, 10 a.m.-noon. Do you have back pain? Join us in a 7-week exercise program delivered by a physiotherapist.

Learn how to reduce pain, improve function and quality of life. To participate in this program, you should be able to put weight through all four limbs and be able to lie on your stomach and back, and go into crawling position independently. Free. Registration: Sudha 416-778-5805 x 224. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information.

LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 6 – Indian Horse (2017); Feb. 13 – Fanny (1961); Feb. 20 – Double Indemnity (1944) •Feb. 6: Freelance Finances, 6:30 p.m. A workshop about managing sole-proprietorship finances. •Feb. 19: Jamie Bradburn – The Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918-19, 7 p.m. Presented by Beach and East Toronto Historical Society. Info: 416-393-7703 CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays : Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m.; Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m.; Christian Meditation at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome! Working together to nurture inclusive communities. •Regular Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Vital Signs ~ 10:30 am Feb 3-March 3. A Sunday series with an environmental focus on a particular plant, animal or insect which will help us to explore what is happening on our earth home. •”Worship Amplified” Sun. Feb 24, 10.30 am. Worship led by a live band, sharing contemporary music, which connects to the environment. The reflections will link with the message of each song, as well as the ancient biblical story. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A welcoming atmosphere with interactive services involving the congregation, choir and minister. Sunday School and Nursery room provided. Services are relevant to world issues with a focus on care and justice for God’s people, our community and the earth. Friendly atmosphere with fellowship to follow at our FB Café.

Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Bring your friends and family as you join us for our neighbourhood Sunday Morning Worship Service beginning at 11 a.m. Childcare and Kids Program available during the Service, and a warm time of fellowship afterwards. •Feb. 10 “I Did It, Again!” •Feb. 17 “Pride & Prejudice” •Feb. 24 “Judging…Without Judging” •March 3 “Go Together Like…” Info: 416-694-3054, www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca

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Councillor Bradford to host Skate Days BEACHES-EAST YORK Councillor Bradford will be hosting two free skate days for the community this month.

The first event is slated for the Family Day weekend, and will take place on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main St. The second skate day hosted by the councillor will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East York Memorial Arena, 888 Cosburn Ave. For more information, please contact Councillor Bradford’s office at 416-3382755 or email councillor_ bradford@toronto.ca

Handgun ban petition available to be signed AREA RESIDENTS who wish to sign a national petition calling for the federal government to implement a ban on the civilian own-

ership of handguns have a number of ways in which they can add their names to the document.

The petition is being sponsored by a Toronto MP, Julie Dzerowicz of Davenport.

Birch Cliff resident Patricia Gresham said she was inspired to try and get more signatures on the petition in the wake of the shooting that took place on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 6 at Woodbine Avenue and Kingston Road.

Two men suffered non-life threatening injuries in that shooting.

Gresham went online to sign Dzerowicz’s petition and said she found the process fairly complex and is worried that people without a lot of computer skills or confidence might be unable to access it and let their feelings on the issue be known.

To make it easier for those

who wish to sign it, Gresham was able to get a printed copy of the petition and she has been distributing it to locations around the community for people to sign.

A copy of the petition is also available at the Beach Metro News office at 2196 Gerrard St. E., just west of Main Street.

Gresham said residents wishing to sign the petition need to do so sooner rather than later, as it will be presented to the House of Commons by Dzerowicz on March 2 and the last day to sign a print version of it is Feb. 20.

She said she can be contacted at pgresham@sympatico.ca by those wishing hard copies of the petition.

For those who wish to sign the petition online, it can be accessed at petitions. ourcommons.ca and it is number E-1923. Deadline for

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 hosts its annual Soup Tasting Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

It takes place from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and everyone is invited to come out and sample the soups and vote for a winner.

Cost to participate is $5, with money raised going to support Community Centre 55 programs. The winner of the competition collects not only local bragging rights, but will also have possession of the coveted Silver Ladle for one year.

Participating restaurants offering up their soups include Murphy’s Law Pub and Restaurant, AMS Pizza, Bolo Soup, Outrigger on the Beach, and The Ellery.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca

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hocolate, also called the food of the Gods, has a long history. It was first discovered by the Aztecs hundreds of years ago and called xocolatl, meaning bitter water.

At that time, the cocoa bean was pounded then mixed with spices and water to be consumed as a beverage. The Aztec king Montezuma was said to have consumed 50 golden goblets of the chocolate beverage daily believing it was an aphrodisiac.

From Mexico, chocolate was taken to Spain where it became popular first in the Spanish court later spreading to the rest of Europe.

Since then it has gained huge popularity in the dessert world – cakes, cookies, ice-cream, chocolates and only occasionally as a savoury such as the Mexican moles.

Chocolate’s energy producing power has made it a go to food for those requiring pep; however, chocolate’s alluring flavour has captivated the hearts and taste buds of the world.

The following recipe is a fine example of the addictive qualities of chocolate.

Chocolate Truffle Torte Although a sophisticated dessert, it is soooo simple to make! Serve this rich dessert – actually a gigantic truffle, in thin slivers with a

dollop of Chantilly cream (sweetened whipped cream) and a spoonful of fresh raspberries.

Dessert Heaven!

Cooking Tips: Major grocery stores are a source for imported, quality bittersweet chocolate ideal for recipes. Look for amaretti (almond cookies) in Italian stores such as Vinzeno’s on Danforth at Westlake.

1 lb (500 g) imported bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped into pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter 1/3 cup (75 mL) Grand Marnier, Amaretto, rum or brandy or whisky 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled amaretti cookies (about 20 cookies) or Substitute (1 cup/250 mL) finely chopped toasted almonds Chantilly Cream 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream 1/4 cup (50 mL) sifted icing sugar 1 – 2 tbsp (15 mL) Amaretto, Grand Marnier, rum, brandy or whisky Garnish: 2 cups (500 mL) fresh raspberries, washed and patted dry In a medium mixing bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, not boiling, add chopped chocolate and butter to melt. Stir mixture frequently and once melted remove immediately from heat to cool to room temperature. Stir in Amaretto

or other liquor of choice.

In a deep bowl using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually, spoonful by spoonful add icing sugar and beat in to form stiff peaks.

Stir in liquor and fold the whipped cream into cooled chocolate.

Line a 9- inch (23 cm) spring form pan with parchment paper. Sprinkle the prepared pan with the amaretti crumbs. If unavailable, toast almonds 10 minutes at 350 F (180C); chop finely and sprinkle over bottom of pan. Spoon chocolate

mixture over crumb layer and smooth evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Dessert freezes well for up to 1 month if well wrapped in foil.

To Serve: Run a knife dipped into hot water around outer edge of pan to loosen and remove sides of spring form pan. Slide torte, crumb side down, onto cake platter. If you wish pipe Chantilly cream in rosettes around base of cake or simply slice cake with hot knife and serve on dessert plates with a spoonful of Chantilly cream and raspberries.

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Knowing It Hurts To Laugh Helps The Homeless

by Marie Everatt

It is not uncommon for people to avoid eye contact with someone who is homeless sitting on the sidewalk. They may even cross the road to avoid the homeless person altogether. And if that is not an option, some hold their phone, bag or child’s hand a little tighter as they pass by.

The question is, why?

Why do people fear those who are homeless? Is it the unknown, or the stereotypes? Most have never spoken with someone who is homeless let alone had a real conversation. They do not fully understand people who are homeless, their situation and what led to life on the street.

The way people act towards those who are homeless is often tied to stereotypes.

It’s stereotypes that Beach resident Marion Mason is attempting to dispel through her illustrations. For months now, Mason, a commercial designer and illustrator, has been working with Haven Toronto, a drop-in centre for elder homeless men, to create Hurts To Laugh, a political comic that appears in the charity's monthly magazine.

and are not homeless. Hurts To Laughs takes people who have never considered just how quickly someone can end up on the street and connects them with the over 9,000 daily who call Toronto's streets and shelters home.

75 percent of homelessness is due to loss of job, workplace injury, change in family status including divorce and death, and health issues.

Through humour, Haven Toronto, with the help of Mason, gets readers to re-think their approach to homelessness.

"It’s the possibility of seeing yourself in the illustrations, in the actions of those more fortunate, that makes you think, ‘Is that me? Do I do that?’” says Marion Mason.

She adds, "Hopefully that affects change in the way people think, what they do and how they view the growing problem of homelessness.”

Hurts To Laugh draws on the everyday life of someone who is homeless. In each piece, there is some illustrated interaction, direct or indirect, between people who are

Hurts To Laugh is available by subscribing to Haven Toronto’s monthly digital magazine at www.haventoronto.ca.

You can also view the collection at www.hurtstolaugh.ca.

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Does the Beach need to have a community museum?

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have been asked many times over the past years about having a museum where people can donate historical artifacts about different aspects of the east Toronto area, particularly the Beach.

This idea has come up many times in the past, and again I begin to ask should there be such a thing.

People have wanted to donate

pictures, bricks from historic buildings, medals, photographs etc...

One thing comes to mind for me from about 25 or 30 years ago when I was giving an historic walking tour through the old Toronto Golf Course (circa 1876) in the Woodbine Avenue and Gerrard Street area.

A question that came up was along the lines of if we find an old golf ball where would we put it.

(By the way, there is a book being written on the Toronto Golf Club coming out later this year, and it should be good.) I didn’t have an answer about the old golf ball and where it should be displayed.

We had the first municipal golf course in the city in this area in the early 1920s. It covered land from Lee Avenue to Glen Manor and from Kingston Road south to the Williamson Road school. It was called Glen Stewart Golf Club.

This was on property owned by A.S. Ames, a wealthy financier and a sports buff.

He had his own private golf course and later turned it over to the public.

There used to be competition between the golf enthusiasts and there was a special cup given to the best golfer. One of these golfers was Dr. Davidson, a Beach physician. He won a special cup

and it became one of his family’s treasures.

His grandson Eric Davidson had several of the trophies and he wanted it put them on display for golf lovers. But where?

Many years ago, a committee was formed consisting of our elected officials, two aldermen, trustees from the public and separate school boards, city officials, members of the Lions club, the Toronto historical board and our own Beach and East Toronto Historical Society about a museum.

The place chosen for it was the Kew Williams Cottage on Lee Avenue. It would be a great tribute.

However, this never came to

fruition.

At one time Carol Stimmel, a retired editor of the Beach Metro News, organized a drive to buy a piano used by the Williams’ family and it went to the cottage where it still stands.

So what can be done about this question of a museum for the Beach?

Should we use our libraries, recreation centres, public buildings for a museum site?

Do you, readers, even think we should have one?

Please give us your ideas about this by writing to me care of the Beach Metro News or to our civic officials.

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The new Farm Boy store at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Leslie Street held a Grand Opening celebration for the community on Saturday.

Photo above, two youngsters meet with a princess while at the store. Photo above right, Eleanor Mathison, 6, visits with the Farm Boy and Lulu the Cow. Photo at right, (from left-to-right) David Cooper, Farm Boy Director of Retail Operations for the GTA, Jeff York, Co-CEO of Farm Boy, and Darren Portelli, of local vendor Crazy D’s. Photo below, Shreya Goel, left, and Rhea Mangalorkar serve up some cake to help celebrate the store’s grand opening.

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Above left, Everly, 3, takes a spin on the ice during the Fairmount Park Winterfest. Top right, Hadley Bebbington, 8, enjoyed the sledding. Above right, (from left-to-right) Marietta Fox and Jane Irwin, of the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association, Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, and Rod Smith and Brent Derry of the Fairmount Park Ice Masters sing O Canada to officially open the Winterfest.

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH

VETERINARIANS

ACCOUNTING

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OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment

Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

416-691-5757

Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC

PSYCHOTHERAPY

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP Registered Psychotherapist Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main)

Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

416-691-1991

BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

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Tara Shannon

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Psychologist

Beatriz Mendez B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP

Registered Psychotherapist Low Fee - High Value Therapy

416-690-2417

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Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience.

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Christina Connell

Dr. Linda Iny Lempert

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416-691-1071

Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)

416-694-4380

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360 EYECARE

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OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS Accepting new patients Open 6 days a week (Evening hours available)

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PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSIOTHERAPY @ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

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Registered Psychotherapist

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

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Caroline Duetz

Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice

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COUNSELLING Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Spiritual Counsellor since 1998 Life & Relationship Issues

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Kirsten Johnson 416-829-0527, Main & Kingston

WELLNESS

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VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.

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Dogs, cats, pocket pets.

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ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

William F. Deneault

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Tel: (416) 962-2186

CHIROPRACTORS

MASSAGE THERAPY

GARRY M. CASS

John H.

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1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

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Melani Norman

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DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.

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CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337

Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA

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Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP

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Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals

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LAWYERS/LEGAL

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Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

FAMILY LAW OFFICE

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324

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(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc.

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Peter J. Salah

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CHIROPRACTORS

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Open Saturdays

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Barrister & Solicitor

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URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Kristina Pearsal, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

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Jen Goddard, R.M.T. Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

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ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

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Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Garden Views

Tips on bringing the garden indoors Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle

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OOM! What just happened? Suddenly, houseplants are exploding out of the Internet and into shops and people’s homes.

Just a little while ago, all the buzz was about native and pollinator plants.

Gardeners were rushing to spread milkweed and asters all over the place.

Some years before that, perennials were all the rage, with people vying to grow the best clematis, or hosta, or hydrangea.

Now, we’ve turned our attention indoors. And that’s just fine with me.

We have rotten gardening weather at least five months of the year, so why not bring our gardens indoors?

The media claim it’s because Millennials don’t have the bucks for kids or houses, so they’re nurturing plants instead.

Well, that’s a bit extreme.

Most of us, I think, like to have some green things around to brighten up the place. People of all ages are squeezed by time and budget, and many don’t have an outdoor garden space.

So why not take a break from the keyboard and give those leaves some lovin’?

A joke that’s making the rounds in cyberspace says, “Drink water. Get sunshine.

You’re basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions.”

Indoor plant care calls for a bit more than water and sunshine, but not much.

Here’s a five-point plan for success that puts the focus on the basics: 1. Nothing nice grows in the dark. In nature, most

houseplants grow in the filtered light of tropical forests, so they need good, indirect light. Put them near a window with very bright light all day or close below fluorescent lights. If you want flowers, you may need to brighten up the light source somewhat. Avoid direct sun, which can cook tender plants.

2. Water your plants when they need it. There’s no absolute rule for timing because different plants and different soils have different watering needs. Poke your finger in the earth about an inch and, if the earth is dry, add room temperature water until the excess starts to drain through the holes in the bottom of the pot.

If – oh, horror – the container doesn’t have holes, you can try lifting it up. A well-watered plant is heavier than a dry one.

3. Unlike those hardy outdoor plants, most houseplants are comfortable living at the same temperature as we do. Exceptions are those pretty flowering plants we see in markets in spring, which like cooler springtime temperatures. (That’s because they’re not really houseplants at all, but outdoor plants from places with milder springs than ours.)

Air circulation is good for indoor plants, but cold drafts are not.

4. Soil is one of the keys to growing good plants. You probably know plain garden soil doesn’t work. I don’t even recommend most of the stuff labelled potting soil. If it has a lot of peat in it, it dries out very fast, so it’s hard to keep properly damp without drowning the poor plant. If it’s mostly dark soil, it can clump and not let air and water flow through. Look for

Two of the easiest indoor plants to grow are the spider plant (left) and the jade plant, says our Gardening Columnist Mary Fran McQuade. a blend that has mostly compost, with some peat and a fair bit of vermiculite or perlite added. (Those last two keep the soil nice and loose).

5. Like us, plants want food sometimes. They can do without during the short days of winter, when they’re resting. When they wake up and start growing, once a month is about right. An evenly balanced formula like 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 will build strong leaves, stems and roots. Use a liquid form, a powder dissolved in water or tiny, slow-release capsules mixed in the surface of the soil. There are also specialized fertilizers for plants like African violets and orchids.

Anyone can grow these.

And, if you’re a total newbie at indoor gardening, begin with these super easy ones: jade plant (Crassula ovata), snake plant (Sanseveria tri-

Michael Garron Hospital hosts concert by Al Qahwa ensemble THE WORLD of Music East Toronto concert series is presenting the Al Qahwa ensemble in performance on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Michael Garron Hospital.

The concert will take place from noon to 12:45 in the Mortimer lobby of the hospital, which is located at 825 Coxwell Ave. Al Qahwa will play original compositions, as well as popular Arabic repertoire during the performance.

The concert is part of a world music series put together to celebrate East Toronto’s diverse neighbourhood and reflect the cultures

of everyone who works at and visits the Michael Garron Hospital.

The concert is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Author Batiz reads at Dora Keogh pub AWARD-WINNING MEXICAN-CANADIAN author Martha Batiz holds a reading of her book Damiana’s Reprieve: Novella for Two Voices tonight at 6 p.m.

The reading is at the Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave., and is a free event for all to attend.

Batiz was born and raised in Mexico City, but has been living in Toronto since 2003.

She started publishing at age 22 in 1993.

This event is one of several readings made possible

by Toronto Lit Up, a book launch initiative set up by the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) and Toronto Arts Council (TAC).

To learn more about other upcoming readings and for information on Toronto Lit Up, please visit www.FestivalofAuthors.ca/TorontoLitUp. For more information on Batiz and her other books, please visit her website at www.marthabatiz.com

fasciata), pothos, philodendron and spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum).

They don’t need a lot of water or light, and they grow fast, so you’ll soon have cuttings to share.

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Photographer Chris Nicolls took this image of Bert’s Variety back in 1984.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

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Dora Attard with her art display of plastic straws she collected from local beaches. She is planning another art exhibit for this year highlighting the issue of cigarette butts tossed onto local beaches.

Artist Attard continues to highlight the impact of litter on local beaches

By Fiona Bramzell

WHAT WOULD your solution be to dealing with the ever-increasing amount of litter on our beach? Install more garbage cans? Call people out when you see them littering? Maybe hire more city workers to pick it up?

Whatever you think the solution is, the last thing you might consider is taking the garbage home and turning it into an art installation, but this is exactly what one environmentally-conscious resident, Dora Attard, did.

Moving to the Beach area with her husband and young daughters five years ago was somewhat of a dream come true for pre-school teacher Attard.

She had grown up with ambitions to become a marine biologist, she had always loved the water, so living in an area with access to the lake was perfect. And, like many who live in the area, she made the most of it; whether it was walking her dog, playing with her kids or swimming in the lake.

What she wasn’t prepared for however, was the amount of garbage she’d find on a daily basis.

“I couldn’t believe just how much people would leave be-

hind on the beach,” Attard said.

“Especially after local events and festivals. The amount of littering during the Winter Art stations was particularly bad and I’d find everything from coffee cups and plastic bottles to containers of half eaten food.

People didn’t even attempt to clean up after themselves.”

Despite a number of locals who would regularly pick up litter to try and keep the area clean, Attard realised that more needed to be done.

In 2017 when she had some time off work due to a Fibromyalgia diagnosis, the idea of turning the garbage into art began to take shape.

“I’d been involved with various environmental groups for a while,” she explained.

“So the idea of bringing awareness to this kind of issue wasn’t new to me, but it certainly became much bigger than I’d originally planned.”

So, with a vague plan in mind, the help of her kids and her husband’s willingness to have a ton of garbage stored in their basement, Attard spent the next six months picking up garbage on her daily walks.

“I really wanted to focus

on single-use plastic.” Attard said.

“Many people are just not aware, or maybe don’t care, where this garbage ends up and the long-term effect these microplastics have on marine life and the environment. My hope was that, by turning it into a piece of art, it would be something more tangible – something to demonstrate just how big the problem is.”

While the process of making the installations, which included washing more than 1,500 water bottles, figuring out how to support the structure and doing it all on a next-to-nothing budget was hard enough, Attard then had to go through the process of getting permission to display the art on the beach.

“Getting the two-day permit from the city was actually simple,” she said.

“The problem was being able to display it where I wanted to on Woodbine Beach – at the heart of the problem.”

With her request originally denied, Attard enlisted the help of then councillor MaryMargaret McMahon and moved the location to Balmy Beach which, as Attard is quick to point out, is kept much cleaner due to the dili-

gence of the local residents.

And so, on a weekend in August last year, Attard, along with family members and friends, set up a tent and the more than eight-foothigh giant water bottle constructed from plastic bottles.

She also displayed several other smaller pieces consisting of straws, lighters and disposable cutlery, and invited the public to come down, learn a little more about the problem and, hopefully, join Attard in her Plastic Free Beach movement.

Since then, Attard has continued to work towards bringing attention to this issue and has no intention to stop any time soon.

In addition to being part of the Not Your Typical Cleanup Project, a recent initiative to install boxes filled with bags for locals to collect and dispose of garbage on the beach, she’s planning this year’s art installation which will highlight the problem of cigarette butts.

“I’m not sure how my husband will react to me bringing home bags full of butts and storing them in our basement, but this is something I feel really needs to be focused on as they’re not only unsightly, but contain a ton of toxic chemicals.”

Acoustic Harvest concert features The Slocan Ramblers ACOUSTIC HARVEST hosts The Slocan Ramblers for a concert on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Ben Sures, a humour-driven songwriter from Edmonton, will perform the opening set.

The concert is at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. in Scarborough, and starts at 8 p.m.

The Slocan Ramblers are a Canadian

bluegrass band rooted in tradition with a bold, dynamic sound.

They have a reputation for energetic live shows that quickly win them over new fans.

On their anticipated new album, Queens City Jubilee, the Slocans showcase their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time, and folk with deep song-writing, instrumentals, and vocals.

“Contemporary bluegrass at its very best. […] Their third album, Queen City Jubilee, could be the one that propels them to the forefront of the acoustic roots scene,” said a review in the UK’s Songlines Magazine.

Tickets are $25 at the door, or they can be purchased in advance for $22 by going to the website at www.acousticharvest.ca

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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto

Brando took to the ice during The Freshman’s Toronto shoot Bernie Fletcher

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oronto’s Sandra Bezic is one of the most influential people in the competitive world of figure skating. She has played many roles: five-time Canadian Pairs champion with her brother Val, television commentator, producer, director, author, Emmy Award-winner for Stars on Ice, choreographer for three Olympic gold medalists and co-creator of Battle of the Blades.

There is one unusual task Bezic remembers very well: personal skating coach to the legendary actor Marlon Brando for a scene in The Freshman (1990).

It was the summer of 1989. Brando had not played the lead in a film for almost a decade. Producers “made him an offer he couldn’t refuse” and Brando showed up at Magder Studios on Pharmacy Avenue in Scarborough.

“I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender.”

(On the Waterfront) Brando is considered by many to be the finest actor of his generation, nominated for eight Academy Awards and winning two Oscars for On the Waterfront (1954) and The Godfather (1972). In his prime Brando was a matinee idol, but by 1989 he wasn’t in any shape to be “a contender” in ice skating.

In The Freshman, Brando plays a self-parody of his gangster character Don Vito Corleone from The Godfather. The zany comedy has Toronto locations like U. of T. standing in for New York City and New Jersey.

Sandra Bezic was kind enough to take time out from her busy schedule to write about working with the famed actor:

“Marlon Brando! I had a wonderful experience with him. We worked together for The Freshman on and off for a four-month period in Toronto and New York.

Several times a week we would spend an hour or so on the ice alone together.

He always arrived with little or no entourage.”

“I know I’m not an easy person to get along with.

I’m no walk in the park.”

(Marlon Brando) Brando had a reputation for being difficult, but Bezic found him “kind, charming, playful, a flirt, sometimes crude when his friend was around, and intuitive. We’d skate a lap around the rink then stand at the boards while he rested and told me all sorts of stories about his life”.

“The first day - Weston Arena, Toronto - I begged him to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads, which he refused. He promptly fell and hit his head on his first step. He wore a helmet from then on. He was large at the time and I gripped with all my might to hold him up as we glided along- him going forwards- me backwards.

My arms and back would get very sore!”

“I’d stare into his eyes looking for Marlon Brando until finally he started wearing sunglasses because he said I was distracting him. He’d make me skate for him because I ‘skated like a swan’. He said he planned to learn how to skate just by watching me.

He’d pretend to fall and then would try to pull me down on top of him.”

“One day I was a little upset with him because he had stood me up the day before and I had traveled a distance to skate with him.

I thought I hid my feelings and remained professional.

That night I received flowers and a poem... he had sensed I wasn’t happy. One would expect a star to be

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Photo below, Brando had to take skating lessons from Canadian Olympian Sandra Bezic for a scene in the movie.

oblivious, but he was an observer. He never missed anything.”

“He decided I should be in the film with him and personally took part in the design of my costume and hair. I was quite done up!

He wanted a lot of chiffon but we were travelling too slowly for it to flow! “ “On set he was especially kind to the crew and had time for a picture and autograph for everyone. (I didn’t ask for one as I didn’t want to impose more on him.)

He sent me flowers, thank you gifts and a few poemsmostly under assumed names. We kept in touch for a while afterwards. Then it fell off... and then his family tragedies unfolded.”

“Hey, Johnny, what are you rebelling against?” “Whadda you got?” (The Wild One, 1953) Brando held the Hollywood studio bosses in contempt. He’d grown up as the only son of an alcoholic mother and a cold, distant father.

Bezic writes, “I got the impression Brando liked disputes. He really didn’t like authority figures.”

Toward the end of filming Brando gave a rare interview with the Globe and Mail trashing the movie as “the biggest turkey of my career”.

He wanted an extra $50,000 for overtime. News photos showed Brando in a neck brace from “a skating fall”.

Bezic says, “He faked an injury and wore a neck brace to resolve a contract

issue, but made sure I knew it was a fake and that he really wasn’t injured.”

After receiving his money Brando recanted and said the film “contains moments of high comedy that will be remembered for decades to come.”

“Brando Skates!”

Roger Ebert praised “a superb comic performance...what astonishing grace he exhibited in an ice skating scene“.

Rolling Stone extolled “one of the real pleasures” in the film was “watching Brando ice skating with surprising agility”.

One critic singled out “a wonderful skating sequence in which he glides across the rink like a polar bear”.

Others enthused, “Even more impressive, he really dons ice skates and he soars around the rink with amazing grace” and “accompanied by a beautiful lady in gauzy blue.”

Bravo coach Bezic!

In 2018 Bezic was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

Brando only made a few more films and died in 2004 at the age of 80.

Bezic says, “I do hold dear these memories. He was a complicated man, but very sweet and kind to me.”

What could be more Canadian than ice skating?

For those who are young at heart there is free skating for seniors (60+) Mondays and Thursdays 1:30 to 3 pm. at East York Memorial Arena. Take a spin for Bezic and Brando, maybe not contenders, but a class act!

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Arts and Entertainment

Ten questions with the Mamals

By Rushanthi Kesunathan

LOCAL INDIE band the Mamals, which has its roots among residents of The Pocket neighbourhood in the Jones Avenue and Gerrard Street area, released its self-titled EP on Jan. 25.

The Mamals were started in a basement by husband and wife James and Mary Boyd when the duo started writing songs together. Mary wrote the lyrics and James the music with the help of Clay Place Jones (Huddle).

The Beach Metro News recently chatted with the duo: 1. Tell us about yourselves. (Where are you from, what do you do, what kind of musical background do you have?)

James has been in bands on and off since his teens and in recent years has been composing music for TV/commercials/film. He can play a variety of instruments really well (guitar, bass, piano, French horn), and is happy to learn new ones to make the music work. I believe some of the trumpet sounds on our EP came from him seeing a need for that sound, renting a trumpet and teaching himself how to play it well enough for that song!

Clay Place Jones was a member of a great band called Huddle. We were fans of the album, were lucky enough that our paths crossed and he came on board playing some of the guitars, bass and helping mastermind the musical arrangements on the EP. I (Mary) have no musical background at all, aside from a general love of singing and loving listening to music.

2. How did you come up with your band name?

It’s a secret. It’s an acronym, that’s all I’ll say.

3. What were you doing on the day you decided to write music? What sparked the idea?

Well James is constantly writing new music, just for the love of creation.

This Mamals EP came about because while James has an unending supply of musical ideas, he finds it tough to come up with lyrics.

Eighteen months ago I had some back issues that made me unable to do much except lay down with a laptop. James asked me if I’d like to write some lyrics for him, and it became an outlet/distraction for me; a way to escape thinking about all the other things I was unable to do at that time. Out of that, came the songs on this EP. 4. What genre of music do you consider your songs to be?

That’s a tough one as I am not sure we fit into a box like that. Brimley Bay is pretty low key, maybe even slightly country. Songbird and Wreckage are kind of melancholy Indie. Buckle Up is

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The Mamals, based out of the Jones and Gerrard area, have recently released their debut EP. much more upbeat and poppy.

5. What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs?

They all pull from life experience; they are all “true stories” in some way.

Wreckage is about struggling in life, just trying to cope. Songbird is about the need in a relationship to make time for each other, together, away from the craziness of the everyday. Brimley Bay is about my hometown. Buckle Up is about the days of our youth, at university, going to bars and life getting crazy.

6. Who are your major influences?

Well. I am not sure about influences, but some of the artists that inspire us, both musically and lyrically are Elbow, Foy Vance and Pantera.

7. What prompted you to bring in the neighbourhood choir? (What kind of instruments do they play?)

James and I had written these songs for the fun of it, without knowing where we were going with it.

When we had finished, we knew they were good, but weren’t sure what to do with them. For a while before that we had been getting together with some friends once a month to play guitar and sing cover songs together, potluck style, with all our kids running around.

People told us they loved being able to come and sing as a group and we realized that this was a great way to build community and make stronger connections with people.

So we had the idea to combine the two things and we extended the invitation to come sing some original songs to our friends and neighbours, who extended the invitation to some of their friends and neighbours. From that, grew the choir of 20 people.

We were really excited about being able to share this journey with people who wouldn’t normally be involved with music. The idea was to create a deep and long lasting creative experience for

people to take part in regardless of their level of previous experience.

Many of our members can play instruments, although most of them were involved just in the choir for this EP. Our lovely neighbour, Lise Lotter, plays cello on two of the songs.

8. What are you working on right now?

We are looking at what the future holds, hoping to write a second release and taking the music from the studio to live audiences.

9. What does the future look like?

Our hope is that the group continues to grow and that we can make some more great music whilst at the same time allowing Mamals members to enjoy this creative outlet.

10. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?

I would say – follow your dreams and don’t let your nerves get in the way.

Many of us stop ourselves doing things out of worry about how it will turn out, but we rob ourselves of so many rich life experiences that way.

Don’t stop yourself from doing something for fear that you won’t be good enough.

To get good at something you have to try and try, and learn and grow. And sometimes you start with one thing and it leads in a whole other, wonderful direction, like Mamals did!

James has taught me that about the creative process: you have to write a ton of sub-par songs before you get to create the real gems. And doing something just because you enjoy it is sometimes enough; you don’t necessarily need an endgame in mind.

People can check out the Mamals’ music at www.mamals.band • For more Arts and Entertainment news, please see page 23.

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THE TED Reeve Hockey Association will officially mark its 65th anniversary this October, but plans are already in the works for the celebration.

Stephen King, president of the TRHA, said a committee that includes member of the Ted Reeve Arena Board of Management is working on a number of ways to celebrate the 65th and more details will be available in the fall on what exactly those plans are.

Ted Reeve Arena officially opened on Oct. 13, 1954 at a special ceremony that saw more than 3,000 people pack into the rink which had a capacity at the time of about 1,800.

In the meantime, the association can look back a long and fascinating history.

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“It’s the volunteers that have made it what it is.”

Back in the early days there was no shortage of volunteers to help run the hockey and other activities taking place at Ted Reeve.

Now, King admits, with people’s lives so busy it’s getting harder to find volunteers.

“Back in the old days there was no shortage of dads to help out with the hockey, but we still have volunteers who have been here for decades,” he said.

For many of those volunteers, Ted Reeve hockey and the arena itself are central part of the community’s life and it’s been that way since before 1954.

Getting the arena built was a massive community undertaking which featured numerous local fundraising events.

The idea for building an indoor rink for the east end of Toronto surfaced shortly after the end of the Second World War, but really got rolling in May of 1950 when

the official fundraising drive for the Toronto East Arena Gardens began with a parade along Queen Street East.

The cost of the rink, of which the City of Toronto would pay half was $250,000.

The other half, $125,000, had to come from the community.

“It seemed like everyone was involved,” Jack Blakeley, a young hockey player back in the 1950s, said of the fundraising drive in a story in the Beach Metro News about the association’s 60th anniversary. It helped that local legend Ted Reeve was a supporter of the need for the arena.

He used his connections and sports column in the Toronto Telegram newspaper to help lead the fundraising efforts.

Reeve was born in the Beach and spent most his life there. He was a star lacrosse and football player, winning the Grey Cup with the Balmy Beach team in both 1927 and 1930.

The 65 years of community spirit that have been the cornerstone of the arena and hockey association named after him will be celebrated this coming October.

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Internal & external drain excavating.

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All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates.

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416-910-8033

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Big or small we do them all

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Call Marc 416-910-1235

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Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

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Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems

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Roofers

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416-265-4558

Basement Lowering

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

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For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

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“Reclaim Your Basement”

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For all your reno needs, no job too small.

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416 903 4120

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Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

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Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean.

No job too small.

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Serving Your Community Since 1971

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416-659-7003

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Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc.

Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration

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Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available

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CANPRO MECHANICAL

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984

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• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging

416-738-2119

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

ED GODFREY

FINE CARPENTRY, INTERIORS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS GENERAL, PLUMBING DECKS • FENCES

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Restoration & Build

416-824-7901

Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205

in the Beach

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Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS

CUSTOM CARPENTRY

SERVICES

15 yrs exp No job too small!

Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

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Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/19)

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GENERAL CONTRACTING

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.

416-999-2333

Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.

HANDYMAN

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

Call today for free estimate

416 694 0906

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Carpenters

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

HEY HANDYMAN

Steve 416-285-0440

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Fully licensed & insured.

ECRA/ESA #7008706

416 660 4721

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

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QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA

Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Give your floors a new beginning!!!

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Free Estimates

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

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Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

Cell 416-529-5426

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Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

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MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik

CELL 416-875-5781

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

416 691-3555

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

ALL - CITY

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Call now for free quote 416-833-5874

Moving at the Speed of Life I am your local mover with over 25 years experience.

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

INTERIOR PAINTING

DEPENDABILITY•AFFORDABILITY QUALITY•ATTENTION TO DETAIL

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BEACH PLUMBING

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PLUMBING SERVICES

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FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.

Lic. #P-15099

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

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690-8533

MASTER PLUMBER

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Knob & tube • No job too small

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

416-375-5191

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

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MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations.

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

ELECTRIC

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (22r)

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident

Call Jeff today for free estimate.

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

Plumbers

Cascade Plumbing GTA

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

MURPHY

24 hr. - lic# P1624

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“Always on Time and on Budget”

References • Seniors discount Call Chris: 416-820-0790 (1)

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

416-826-3269

Movers

15 yr Local Professional Complimentary Consultation Small/Medium - Interior/Exterior

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

dave@beachhillpainting.com (1r)

647 679 3282

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LTD

(19/19)

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

free estimates

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

BEACH HILL

BRICK & WOOD

416-908-7056

Hardwood Flooring

COXWELL ROOFING

CEJA ELECTRIC

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

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The Unprimed Canvass

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Green Apple Landscaping

info@blpm.ca

Rick’s Finest Painting *** Low Prices ***

Painters

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SILVERBIRCH

MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557

HARDWOOD JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

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WINTER BRICK RESTORATION Daniel

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416 988-2589

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THE HANDYMAN

Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime (23) 416-469-1974

JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell

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Nancy Huang, left, and Virginie Courbiere at My Sewing Studio on Danforth Avenue.

PHOTO: RUSHANTI KESUNATHAN

My Sewing Studio on Danforth is newest designer in neighbourhood

By Rushanthi Kesunathan

ITS TEN minutes to ten and Nancy Huang wipes her glass doors clean before turning her closed sign to open.

Huang is the neighbourhood’s newest designer on the block. My Sewing Studio, named after the owner’s wish to be close to the community and easily accessible in the neighbourhood, opened its doors Nov. 19, 2018, at 1898 Danforth Ave. Her brand, Lacy Style, uses lace to create a chic and elegant new wardrobe for women of all ages, sizes and colour.

As the name of the brand suggests, lace is the main element in her style which she buys from Canadian and Chinese sellers, Huang said.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the fashion business, Huang hopes her new boutique brings the local community novelty with a unique and personalized service.

The boutique retailer features a variety of colourful laces that may be tailored into dresses or gowns from

wedding receptions to prom dresses.

Should you need something last minute, the boutique has an array of beautiful clothing from tops to skirts and accessories for a day or evening out to complete your look. Whether you’re just browsing, picking up an outfit, or looking for personalized tailoring, styling, and other services they’ve got you covered.

“We’re thrilled to bring our community an exciting, modern shopping environment where women can engage with the Lacy Style brand in a way that is convenient, highly-personalized, and fun,” said Virginie Courbiere, stylist at My Sewing Studio.

Huang also organizes a fashion show for her designs every year.

My Sewing Studio is well-lit and will leave you feeling energetic and hip.

Every area of the store space has been carefully and thoughtfully designed to bring shoppers a personalized experience at an affordable price.

Huang offers free consultation focus-

ing on styles and colours to analysis of body-types and skin tones. “We often draw inspiration from various types of fashion trends and even elaborate with pictures brought to us by our clients,” Courbiere said.

The boutique retailer also has a personalized bar giving clients an opportunity to customize and alter every item, from skirts to dresses.

On-site stylists help shoppers define their personal style and wardrobe through an array of elegant, glamorous, and modern clothing, including party-ready dresses, skirts/shorts, and tops. Shoppers can choose a fabric of their choice and even have it made to measure.

Huang’s curated selection of readymade contemporary styles and designs will make a statement and elevate your wardrobe.

For more information call Huang at 416-425-9960, Courbiere at 647-313-9760, or email at mysewingstudio@gmail. com

Arts and Entertainment

Maple Sugar Music concert presented by Beach Chorale THE TORONTO Beach Chorale will present Maple Sugar Music on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Beach United Church.

Last performed in 2017 by the Toronto Beach Chorale, La Messe Québécoise is a fusion of classical and French-Canadian folk music paying tribute to the folk fiddler.

It has been featured in many Canadian celebrations including the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City.

La Messe Quebecoise was written by Quebec composer Pierick Houdy. Guest violinist for the Toronto Beach Chorale concert will Christian Vachon.

The concert starts at 3 p.m., and the church is located at 140 Wineva Ave., just north of Queen Street East.

Tickets are $25 in advance for adults and $30 at the door; and $12.50 in advance for youth ages seven to 18 and $15 at the door. Children under seven are admitted free to the concert.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from a choir member, or online at www.torontobeachchorale. com. It will be cash only for ticket purchases at the door.

Jazz Pop Soul at Barrio on Queen CARIN REDMAN is hosting a show called Jazz Pop Soul at Barrio on Queen, 884 Queen St. E. on Friday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 11 p.m.

Carin Redman has lived in the Beach for more than 20 years, and has been a professional singer for about 25 years.

She’s performed in the Beaches

Jazz Festival several times, and even owned the jazz club/bistro Ten Feet Tall on the Danforth.

Redman will be joined with many other musicians to perform at Jazz Pop Soul. Slated to perform are Redman as the main vocals, Ross MacIntyre on bass, Rob Gusevs on piano, Ben Riley on drums, Carlos Lopes on guitar, Aidan Mason on guitar, violin, and mandolin, and guess vocalist Jordanna Talsky.

Call 647-352-0884 for reservations or visitwww.barrioonqueen.com

Percussion lessons at TorQ concert AS PART of the ongoing Kingston Road Village Concert Series, the Let’s Hit Something TorQ Percussion Quartet show is slated for Sunday, March 24 at Kingston Road United Church.

Special to this concert will be a percussion workshop for all ages.

The workshop will run from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., and participants will then have a chance to join members of TorQ in the finale of their concert.

The TorQ concert begins at 3 p.m.

Kingston Road United Church is located at 975 Kingston Rd. Tickets are $25. For more information, please visit www.kruc.ca/ concertseries

Inspired by Italy concert at Eastminster THE ACADEMY Concert Series presents the Inspired by Italy: Corellie and Handel concert on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Eastminster United Church.

The concert will feature Nathalie

Paulin (soprano), Christopher Bagan (harpsichord), Emily Eng (violin), Michelle Ordorico (violin), and Kerri McGonigle (cello).

Ticket prices range from $20 to $5. Eastminster is located at 310 Danforth Ave. For more info, visit www.AcademyConcertSeries.com

In Line Six rockabilly at the Salty Dog THE IN Line Six rockabilly trio will be playing their home turf, returning to Salty Dog Bar & Grill, on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Two members, Steve Good from Beach Hill and Teddy Fury from Leslieville, are longtime east enders. Fury, like Good and lead singer/guitarist Danny Bartley, also plays with other rockabilly groups. The Salty Dog is located at 1980 Queen St. E.

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