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a non-profit community resource since 1972 funded by our advertisers distributed free by your neighbours volume 40 no 9 july 2011 photo phil lameira the balmy beach 1 s defeated london st george 47-21 on june 18 under a hot summer sun they now sit in first place in the first division with a perfect 6-0-0 record cherry orchard kicks off opening season of the guild festival theatre by sheila blinoff live theatre is returning to guild inn gardens for the month of july the guild festival theatre presents its inaugural season with an open-air version of anton chekhov s the cherry orchard this is the story of an aristocratic russian family returning to their estate which includes a large cherry orchard all will be auctioned off to pay their debts ­ unless they can find a solution chekhov wrote the play as a comedy but it will be interesting to find out which approach director sten eirik takes eirik who lived for several years in the beach has worked in professional theatre in sweden and canada for 35 years as an actor and director and now founding artistic director of the guild festival theatre the cast includes paul amato jesse dwyre john jarvis and dawna wightman all familiar faces on the theatre scene amato jarvis and fellow actors brian standish and james woods are east enders costumes are by stratford s bonnie deakin and david cont d on page 13 queen proposal gets first airing inside by carole stimmell about 60 people crowded into a hot and smelly room in the beaches rec centre on june 13 to participate in a community consultation meeting on a planning application for 1960/1962 queen st e and while many in the room admitted that the proposed building was beautiful a number were equally concerned that the proposal as one meeting goer said would be great downtown but not in the beach the proposed development is a six-storey condominium containing 29 units there would be retail at grade and underground parking access to the parking would be from the existing driveway behind what is now lick s while the as-of-right height for queen street is four storeys 12 m explained project manager craig hunter the development is within the city s midrise guidelines for avenues such as queen hunter said that because the fifth and sixth storeys are angled back the impression from the street is of a four story building he pointed out that there are other examples of six storey buildings being approved in this area of queen street the latest being 1 rainsford local historian gene domagala said that such a `glass cubicle might be fine on bloor street but would take away from the impact of the many historic buildings in the cont d on page 28 100th birthday party see page 24 plus police beat 4 reel beach 4 deja views 7 community calendar 10 money life law 11 glenn cochrane s corner.13 food and wine 14 write on health 15 school daze 16 welcome home 17 art scene 18 the wild side 19 pet of the month 25 entertainment beat 26

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·02 july 2011 6/24/11 11:54 am page 1 2 beach metro news july 2011 photos phil lameira www.beachmetro.com the bbq shop lipsmackin father s day fun aidan stewart 4 enjoys his sauce covered ribs this year s beach bbq brew festival took place at woodbine park on father s day weekend and attracted thousands of meat lovers looking for the best bbq ribs in town sizzle zone 1828 queen street east 2 blocks west of woodbine 2 blocks west of woodbine proudly canadian the www.classicfireplace.ca www.classicfireplace.ca 416-698-3473 kin gs to n a ro d queen st fabulous 3-bdrm home on a great street close to beach and boardwalk open-concept living dining w/fireplace and hardwood throughout gorgeous kitchen w/granite stainless steel appliances and walkout to sundeck and pretty garden renovated bath $499,900 prime beach beauty woodbine ave support our local merchants if you saw their ad in beach metro news let them know beautiful home with private backyard and parking open-concept living dining with cozy fireplace and rich laminate large renovated kitchen with walkout to fabulous deck and garden charming master with fireplace renovated bath 2-pc in finished basement $419,000 upper beach gem!

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july 2011 beach metro news 3 your music store in the beach summer sizzle long summer days short prices beach save save save locksmith safe guarding life property and profits in the beach since 1982 open monday thru thursday `til 8:30 pm friday `til 6 pm saturday `til 5 pm corpus christi cross saved residential commercial industrial scarboro music 1051 kingston road at victoria park 416.699.8333 email scarboromusic@sympatico.ca fast and friendly service for most musical instruments t hanks to a committed group of former students teachers and staff the 500 pound cross which had adorned the top of corpus christi school since 1921 has been saved co ede rin a · m up ass von d · lcn s 416-691-6684 bonded and insured k loc eying rs er k ast close s m or bar do ow d win joe o leary a corpus christi alumni approached the demolition company which is taking down the school for redevelopment urbancorp leslieville developments which plans to turn the school site into a enclave of 28 new homes proved very helpful and had the cross carefully removed on hand on may 31 was corinne vince left who not only went to corpus christi school as a student but later became a teacher at the school and retired as vice principal corpus christi church has been approached in hopes of finding a permanent home for this historic artifact the church is consulting its parishioners to find a suitable location for more information contact 1-888-540-6666 www.marchofdimes.ca stroke recovery canada is a national program providing post-recovery education and information for stroke survivors their families and healthcare providers stroke recovery canada is a program of march of dimes canada do you know the next citizen of the year e take pride that our community is one of the best in the city to live in and while we have great scenery our schools our arena our churches our community centre are top notch because this neighbourhood also has a strong tradition of active volunteers working for the good of all volunteers are responsible for starting up a terrific farmer s market volunteers make and maintain a wonderful natural ice-skating rink in glen stewart park volunteers w make community centre 55 s share-achristmas program the best in the city and what do these many many individuals get for their efforts for the most part just the knowledge that they make a difference now you can make a difference to them nominate that one special volunteer for citizen of the year the deadline of aug 12 is approaching nomination forms are available on line at www.centre55.com or you can pick one up at centre 55 97 main st covenant house www.covenanthouse.ca please help neglected abandoned and homeless kids who ve been victimized 20 gerrard st e toronto on · m5b 2p3 416-598-4898 all weather outdoor bistro set acacia wood table 24 with 2 folding padded chairs great for apartment or condo balcony .00 199 1974 queen st east 416-690-5224 in the beaches 7 days a week

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·04 july 2011 6/24/11 12:03 pm page 1 4 beach metro news july 2011 your neighbourhood storage centre self storage 6 dawes rd toronto on bernie fletcher s reel beach movies made in east toronto 4500 chesswood dr north york on 416-739-0000 416-690-8585 t www.centronstorage.com here s been a murder in the don valley but don t worry it s 1895 and detective william murdoch of the toronto police constabulary is on the case fans around the world are following murdoch mysteries in its fourth season of forensic sleuthing in the age of invention dubbed `sherlock holmes get your dog barking up the right tree teaching dog owners how to communicate with their dog creating an unbreakable bond between them and their 4-legged companions meets csi the series is based on the novels of toronto author maureen jennings there s mischief afoot for season five which starts filming this week in and around toronto hamilton and cambridge a man ahead of his day murdoch is played by yannick bisson who says the show features a very terrific character called the city of toronto and in a really great time the victorian era the fictional detective lives on ontario street and solves crimes out of old 4 division dundas and parliament which opened in 1876 and policed all the way out to the eastern city limits at woodbine avenue with so many police dramas `shooting here this summer you may stumble onto a `crime scene back in may 1974 ward 9 community news reported on murder and mystery in station 55 the horror movie black christmas was filming at the recently closed police station before it became community centre 55 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the community on the first day of centre 55 building constable john little of 55 division shooting a local resident posed for photos in a circa 1900 uniform in front of a cont d on page 11 replica police patrol wagon of the era pet dog obedience training class or private call for scheduling and pricing class size limited behaviour modification counseling gift certificates available 416-690-2793 www.doggoneright.ca info@doggoneright.ca sheila blinoff s police beat police officers were among those celebrating the 100th birthday of the buildings housing the main street fire hall and centre 55 on june 18 the community centre at 97 main st was headquarters for 55 and 56 divisions until they amalgamated and moved to coxwell and dundas in 1973 supt sam fernandes now in charge of 55 division recalled that the old cramped building at 97 main st fostered a family feeling you became like a family and attached to the building he said retired d/sgt robert shirlow worked in the building for close to a year starting as a rookie officer in 1967 it was too quiet for me it was far removed from downtown street life and unlike the bustling area that it is today there wasn t a lot to do in buy with zero down discover how to buy with no money down and obtain free computerized listings with pictures of all available homes www.buywithzerodown.info re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage east toronto s only coin operated car wash pet wash at terms of police work he said that officers walked the beat and shared three scout cars and three motorcycles to patrol the boardwalk he investigated the occasional traffic collision and break-and-enter and spent nights checking on properties in the commercial section as well as patrolling the greenwood racetrack it was like a very small town and there weren t a lot of problems he said back to the present with more swarmings and muggings than the young robert shirlow could ever have dreamed of a 29-year-old man reported that on june 21 around 1:10 a.m he was at kingston and eastern when a group of male and female suspects approached him they hit him in the face knocked him to the ground and punched and kicked his body they took his cell phone and some clothing before fleeing a 44-year-old man reported that on june 21 around 1:20 a.m he was walking in the woodbine and lakeshore area when a male approached grabbed him demanded his belongings and punched him in the face the suspect was accompanied by three other males and a female who repeatedly punched the victim and took his keys and cell phone then fled a 17-year-old woman reported that on june 19 around 1 a.m she was at balsam and hubbard when two males approached and started a conversation one produced a knife and demanded her belongings which she handed over a 15-year-old youth reported that on june 18 about 1 a.m he was near gerrard and enderby when two males approached him while a third stood nearby one indicated that he was armed with a knife although no weapon was seen and demanded cash the victim handed it over his pockets were searched and his cell phone taken an 18-year-old man reported that on june 17 around 12:45 a.m he was at ashdale and gerrard when two suspects approached punched him in the face and pepper-sprayed him they took his cell phone and wallet and then fled a 55-year-old woman reported that on june 17 just after midnight she was at wineva and queen when a male pushed her from behind and took her knapsack then fled a 15-year-old youth reported that on june 13 at 9 p.m he was at woodbine and cosburn when three males disguises wearing approached him and began punching him in the head until he fell to the ground they searched him and took his cash and a lighter a 38-year-old man reported that on june 10 in was in a local park when two males grabbed his knapsack and removed a quantity of cash one suspect indicated he was armed but no weapon was seen quarry beach your partners in grime 2 dog wash stations car wash only $2 7 dog wash only $5 self serve car wash bays victoria park ave danforth ave mcdonalds quarry plaza shampoo and conditioner included warden ave mo on always spray the foam brush with the power spray wash gun for 5 seconds before using reason this will eliminate the grime and dirt on the foam brush from the last customer quarry car wash tip r re d x cl gerrard st e 150 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·05 july 2011 6/24/11 3:12 pm page 1 july 2011 beach metro news 5 1979 reflects changing social norms by sheila blinofff n 1979 the newspaper made its third and final move inside the ymca at 907 kingston rd taking over one of the large rooms vacated by the beaches alternative school this was convenient for unloading newspaper as we now had an outside door leading to the parking lot we also acquired a closet where our photos were developed and printed as we were now working in the coldest room in the building with ice forming inside the windows the board decided to blow the budget on a set of drapes the y has since been updated to celebrate its new tenure the newspaper commissioned a sign using the logo at that time for outside the building it was a couple of years before anyone noticed that it read `commumity news there was a changeover in staff amy vanderwal took on motherhood and brenda dow became the advertising manager a post that she held for the next 16 years brenda still comes back to get her newspaper fix and helps on distribution day unloading our conveyor belt and counting and tying papers as a service to our advertisers we began staying open until 8 p.m on the monday of deadline day sometimes we wonder if people hide around the corner until 7.55 p.m advertisement i and then appear in june 1979 we heard from doug white the paper s founder who was living in pei he and sandi had a thriving contented child keltie ann they were tending 19 acres of strawberries one acre of raspberries and 50 hives they gathered eggs from 4,500 hens and offered two students from the beach the chance to work on the farm for the summer stories published in 1979 were often concerned with a changing world and the changing role of women we published articles and letters to the editor on whether a woman s place was in the home in the workforce or wherever she wanted it to be some residents were surprised to see margot morrison on their doorstep equipped with safety boots a drill and a heavy-duty tool belt margot was hired for the summer blitz of installing telephone jacks in the neighbourhood things are changing she said people are coming to accept women in different roles she intended using her $185 weekly pay towards her university tuition and hoped to eventually study law kim mcguire 25 was twice refused service in the men s room of the orchard park tavern and filed a complaint of sex discrimination with the human rights commission the tavern manager terry chemij told the cont d on page 38 7 deadly mistakes most homesellers make toronto a new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home and a 9 step system that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money this industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today s market the fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and ­ worse ­ financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market as this report uncovers most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars the good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable in answer to this issue industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled the 9 step system to get your home sold fast and for top dollar to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report call 1-800-694-7010 and enter id 1000 you can call anytime 24 hours a day 7 days a week call now to find out how you can get the most money for your home courtesy of henry bliss sales rep re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage not intended to solicit properties listed for sale brenda dow joined the ward 9 news team in 1979 as advertising manager and never left after retiring in 1994 she still volunteers every other tuesday helping to get bundles ready for our volunteers the newspaper s office was not exactly cutting edge in 1979 note the manual typewriter and dial phone come to ed s watch us make ice cream gelato and other treats right before your eyes we make everything in plain sight because we are proud of all our products we don t open until 11:30 a.m but we are in early every day making treats for you from scratch come check us out if it s not homemade it s not ed s we re west of beech avenue and half a block west of the fox theatre ed s real scoop 2224 queen street east 416-699-6100

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·06 july 2011 6/24/11 4:28 pm page 1 6 beach metro news july 2011 in my opinion trustee s ordeal is over case dismissed it s over i yelled i was being sued for conflict of interest because i have a daughter who teaches in the tdsb and it is over the complaint had been withdrawn and the judge had dismissed the case it isn t as satisfying as being found innocent but it will cost less than a fifth of a trial and most importantly ­ it is over for those of you who have never been sued let me tell you it is scary and destabilizing no matter how firmly you believe in your own innocence it began with the serving of the notice on the friday before last year s municipal election my first task after trying to figure out trustee toronto district school board sheila cary-meagher what had just happened was to find someone who could tell me what i needed to do find a lawyer get documents asked for in the writ clear the use of the documents with the relevant parties then going over the documents to try to recall all of the personal information such as emails and conversations ­ the who-was-doingwhat-to-whom-and-when information ­ going back seven years and hardest of all find the money to pay the lawyer i have a daughter my third who is a teacher in the tdsb she has been with the tdsb for more than 11 years and for the tcdsb for quite a time before that that makes her pretty far up on the seniority list more than half of the secondary teachers in toronto would have to be fired before her job would be in danger i have been scrupulous in declaring that i might be perceived to have a conflict of interest and abstaining from debate not discussing anything to do with negotiations and withdrawing from the room when items on teacher salaries or positions are discussed i know that my job would be on the line if i were to participate in anything to do with these topics what will happen now is that i must apply to be reimbursed for the funds spent in my defence this is covered by board insurance against frivolous and vexatious suits it seems that large corporations carry such insurance to protect against just such occasions as this because of this i had wanted to publish this article in beach metro before the regular press had the information i may have been too late and it may have gotten to you in one of our city s papers if so i am sorry i really wanted you to be the first to hear about and for it to have come from me personally were i found guilty of a conflict of interest i could well lose my position as trustee i am sure that you are all aware that i love this job and would never do anything to endanger it or to lose the trust of the people i serve to guide and protect the tens of thousands of children of this board is an awesome challenge and opportunity i take it very seriously finally i want to thank all of the folks who have given advice and support it really mattered i won t soon forget beach metro community news published by ward 9 community news inc is a non-profit non-partisan community newspaper founded in 1972 and published 22 times a year it is distributed free by volunteers in east toronto and west scarborough and paid for by our advertisers general manager sheila blinoff ext 24 admin@beachmetro.com editor carole stimmell ext 23 editor@beachmetro.com advertising manager dianne marquardt ext 26 ads@beachmetro.com editorial assistant and ad rep bill maclean ext 22 arts@beachmetro.com reporter/photographer phil lameira ext 25 photo@beachmetro.com classifieds webmaster melinda drake ext 27 classifieds@beachmetro.com accounting assistant judy doucette ext 21 accounts@beachmetro.com office 2196 gerrard st e toronto m4e 2c7 phone 416 698-1164 fax 416 698-1253 website www.beachmetro.com next issue august out july 26 advertising deadline july 4 the beach metro news office will be closed for the summer from july 5 to august 24 at 9 a.m circulation 30,000 executive brian mercer president mike howarth vice president julie digregorio secretary kelvin francis treasurer paul m babich past-president and christina blizzard and david windrim advisors this newspaper accepts advertising in good faith but does not endorse advertisers or advertisements all submitted editorial material is subject to editing issn #0838-2956 letters to the editor beachers love their trees and want more of them in response to the may 17 2011 column by thomas neal `hug a tree it s making you richer i enjoyed tom s column and his insight into the monetary value of residential street trees on homeowners properties naturally this can be a significant contributing factor to one s purchasing choice what i would like to add are some important aspects that go beyond the real estate value tom mentioned a study showing each mature tree increased property value by $10,000 to $15,000 a mature deciduous tree on the south or west of a house can also reduce your energy bill for air-conditioning by up to 40 and evergreens planted on the north act as windbreaks lowering winter heating costs by up to 10 the only way future energy costs are going to go is up so you do the math secondly aside from the tree canopy s pleasant cooling effect in summer ­ easily 2-4c° cooler underneath ­ it provides important air filtration i bet each of us knows more than one person with breathing problems with all the carbon dioxide dust and other air pollutants that a city s daily activities spew out we can do with all the help we can get we have several options to maintain our tree canopy for the future home-owners can order a free frontyard tree from the city toronto.ca/trees/pdfs/freetree_final.pdf or a subsidised backyard tree from leaf yourleaf.org/toronto to make a bigger impact streets or blocks can mobilise their neighbours for a bulk tree order our councillor mcmahon s new community work groups include `greening ward 32 teams working on beautification and ecospark s live green toronto community animators can help pull together information tips and resources toronto.ca/animators and to show that community power works a leslieville riverdale tree project this year exceeded their goal of 150 new residential trees and now aims to get another 200 for a total of 450 other such initiatives davenport-perth 165 trees and harbord village 150 trees even on a much smaller scale mobilising maybe 30-50 homeowners to say yes to a new free tree shouldn t be so hard should it while tom said hug a tree i say plant a tree martina rowley live green toronto community animator southand member of greening ward 32 re `hug a tree ­ it s making you richer last year i made a nice little flowerbed outside my window and this year i have about 70 silver birch seedlings growing up on their own from the seeds of a nearby large birch tree birch trees are native to ontario and grow well in this area as is reflected in names like silver birch birchmount and birchcliff the parent birch tree outside my window attracts many birds such as downy woodpeckers yellow-bellied sapsuckers white and red-breasted nuthatches brown creepers blue jays cardinals and magnolia and nashville warblers what i have discovered is that if you leave even a small space for the seeds nature spontaneously continues its flow of life the oaks to which mr neal refers will continue if enough spaces are left for the squirrels to plant their acorns lorna houston norway avenue that adorns the kew beach public school fence each child in the school hand painted a fish as part of a community eco-education awareness project for earth day in april the fish took weeks to paint and it took a lot of co-ordination by volunteers teachers and community donators in the end though all the hard work was worth it because the children were so proud of their effort parent volunteers gladly worked hard putting up all 450 fish by hand in the cold spring rain arranging them in artful dips and waves my six-year-old son was so proud of his fish that he brought all our family to see it even passers-by could not escape his enthusiasm as he pointed to his master piece a month and a half later my son still likes to run to his fish on the way to school and makes a game of finding his friend s fish too kew beach public school prides cont d on page 38 fishy vandalism you probably noticed the beautiful display of colorful rainbow fish

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·07 july 2011 6/24/11 12:11 pm page 1 july 2011 beach metro news 7 david van dyke deja views this archival photograph was the view across the street from a family-run business called carter and carter photography ann patterson co-owner of the store snapped this streetscene of queen and kenilworth sometime in the 70s in 1981 the td bank moved out and summers restaurant opened for the last two decades lion on the beach has taken up residence a special thank you to mrs patterson for providing this image jacquie harris white sales representative enjoying a stroll along the beach with her dog daisy after dropping her 2 children off at balmy beach public school jacquie takes a long deep breath and smiles she knows how lucky she and her family are to live in this great beach community and loves being able to help others make their dreams become a reality real estate professional jacquie harris white has combined a patient and caring approach with a sophisticated knowledge of the toronto beach real estate market whether she s volunteering at her children s school or educating her clients on the intricacies of today s market she is dedicated to uplifting others with her positive outlook and caring personality as a premier real estate professional she knows all too well how important the sale or purchase of a family home is that s why jacquie takes such great pride in helping those who have placed their trust in her recipient of the 2010 chairman club award for being a top 10 agent at real estate homeward jacquie has the knowledge experience and insight which have made her the real estate professional of choice for a reason she gets results if you re looking to buy or sell a home in the toronto beaches and surrounding area choose the expert who s dedicated to helping you achieve your goals choose jacquie helping you find your way home 416-466-2090 www.jacquieharriswhite.com www.beachmetro.com constituency office 1821 danforth avenue toronto on m4c 1j2 tel 416-690-1032 fax 416-690-8420 web www.michaelprue.com e-mail mprue-co@ndp.on.ca homesellers find out what your home is worth in today s real estate market ­ free quick over-the-net evaluation www.quickoverthenetevaluation.com re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage ymca we build strong kids strong families strong communities east city ymca upcoming program 2011 summer clubs morning mini club 2-3 years am or pm junior club 3-5 years all day club 6-9 years for more information www.ymcagta.org e-connect ymca summer camps 647-439-6611 east city ymca 907 kingston road 416-694-1159 or

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·08 july 2011 6/23/11 3:24 pm page 1 8 beach metro news july 2011 bryan bar r · managing conflict · improving work performance · developing your career cit so li or i job stress da r le r te s expert legal solutions real estate· estates corporate www.bdale.com acorn personal fitness because fitness is personal call to discuss your fitness interests norm spence personal trainer specializing in pilates 416 716 2367 norm@acornpersonalfitness.ca visit the studio at www.acornpersonalfitness.ca 416-686-4699 2234 queen st e by appointment studio at victoria park kingston road in-home training available learning problems gifted child assessment of strengths and needs behaviour problems in distress or bereaved counselling to help you gain control for children adolescents and adults insurance coverage possible beaches location 416-433-9726 reaching your achievement potential dr a lynne beal ­ psychologist if you let us put your accounting and taxes in order www.eclarimercga.com call 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com emily c larimer certified general accountant local to the beach never too late · microdermabrasion · body treatments · facials · aromatherapy massage · spa packages · ear candling · waxing · manicure/pedicure · sunless spray tan · gift certificates specializing in 2279 queen st e · 416.698.2944 beautyandthebeachspa.net norman shiffman m.d f.r.c.p cosmetic dermatologist facial rejuvenation botox restylane acne treatment removal of unwanted spots laser hair removal experience makes the difference seniors adults · foot care problems children · examinations botox-2000 treatments laser hair removal-4000 treatments 2533 danforth ave at main 416698-5521 financial accounting services bookkeeping cash flow budgeting controllership and financial management nanny monthly remittances and t4 preparation personal corporate tax preparation planning business succession planning consulting services audit assistance financial forecasts projections david allison d ch chiropodist www.torontodermatology.com corns callous full nail care heel pain warts 128 balsam ave toronto on m4e 3b7 tel 416-435-7542 info@ilavskyaccounting.ca www.ilavskyaccounting.ca custom made orthotics 2494 danforth ave #205 above shoppers drug mart west of main street · toronto 416 691-4348 open saturdays shiatsu therapy single treatment $70 package of 3 $180 reg $210 · · · · · neck and back pain sports injuries chronic fatigue muscle pain acupuncture available summer 2 second special www.mindfulnesstraumatherapy.ca 1 microdermabrasion $69 juvaderm syringe 40 off ·botox cosmetic for sweating ·sclerotherapy ·radiotherapy for face veins ·chemical peels marlene gacser cst c ac 416-694-4090 certified shiatsu therapist and acupuncturist 1986 queen st.e suite 206 dr cathy andrew 416-691-1965 quarry plaza we have books for sale at the beach metro news office by authors linda bronicheski b.mus ll.b barrister and solicitor 47 main street at lyall 416-763-6884 www.beachesfamilylaw.com ann carson glenn cochrane jean cochrane carolyn day brenda dow olev edur ed finstein donal murphy jane smart lorraine o donnell williams m-f 9-5 2196 gerrard st e elena master stylist now in new location colour cut style certified vitality s colour company to book your appointment call beach metro news will close for summer holidays monday july 4 at 5 p.m the office will re-open wednesday aug 24 at 9 a.m 416-882-1851 1-800-998-7398 www.hsc-ca.org have a great summer!

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july 2011 beachmetronews 9 professio na ldirecto ry self-governing health professions health psychotherapy abina murphy r.i.h.r psychotherapist reiki master spiritual director veterinarians houghton veterinary housecall services vaccines examinations diagnostics palliative care and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home lawyers barrister solicitor estate planning/real estate/business house calls 416-767-cass 2277 x 207 416-795-4899 cell 416-491-0273 fax garrycass@sympatico.ca chiropractors ashbridge s health centre dr emily howell jackie leesun chiropractic acupuncture orthotics registered massage therapy massage therapy registered massage therapists dr karin rummell associates optometrists 1914 queen st e e of woodbine mon sat by appointment garry m cass 416-691-5757 beaches optometry clinic 416-693-5611 dr barbara houghton dolores wootton r.m.t marlene gascer c.s.t john barnet r.m.t trish lavers r.m.t 1986 queen st east suite 206 · essence · 647-221-5516 1522 queen st e 416-465-5575 416-694-4090 nancy christie m.t.c mindfullness psychotherapy · depression · trauma · anxiety · relationship · creativity · free initial consultation 416-691-3768 dr linda chan 951 kingston rd west of victoria park optometrist house calls for pets examinations vaccines diagnostics dental preventatives home euthanasia and aftercare balsara veterinary mobile services glover associates barristers solicitors notaries real estate family litigation wills estates corporate performance care art acupuncture chiropractic graston 313 silver birch ave dr tyrrell ashcroft www.advanced approachesmassage.com su willson b.mus r.m.t assoc 927 kingston rd w of vic pk now magazine · hours incl evenings saturdays · evening weekend appointments available 416-691-1991 www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca www.travellingvet.com 416-565-0477 416-691-3700 queen and woodbine www.doctorty.ca 416.903.3789 voted best massage therapist 416-694-6767 medical hypnosis smoking cessation catherine allon bsc med psychotherapy coaching straight talk for clarity and a fulfilling life accounting chartered accountant bert van delft complete financial services for the business owner manager entrepreneur self-employed corporate and personal income tax services dr scott dunham david faed covered by ohip dr andrew sorens m.d 2910 kingston rd criminal lawyer kew gardens health group 2181 queen st east suite 305 at lee chiropractor dragonfly therapeutics intuitive reiki treatments workshops sharon madsen hsc rmt woodbine gerrard call 416-737-7717 registered massage therapy 416-261-8041 416-694-0232 turner catherine associates men s issues anger addictions insurance coverage nigel turner 416-690-3684 individuals and couples nishe catherine 416-698-0370 690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca barrister solicitor 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com dr david jeong dentist 2107 danforth ave at woodbine subway new patients welcome open saturdays bus 416-270-9898 98 scarboro beach blvd kathryn wright family law mediation 2239 queen street east www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com animal chiropractic dr mark t garbutt d.c certified animal chiropractor megan conway rmt crhp associates queen hammersmith open 6 days/wk therapy lounge 416-696-1800 dr d caplan family dentistry open 6 days a week new patients always welcome 2200 queen st east at balsam 416-691-8555 www.balsamdental.com balsam dental judy gould ph.d experienced psychotherapist relationship difficulties · anxiety depression · body image concerns physical illness · free consultation chartered accountant · corporate personal tax · specializing in small to medium business · financial advice 21 st clair avenue east suite 502 william f deneault 416-699-8848 1004 coxwell ave o connor 416-423-2289 massage therapy · reflexology 2245 queen st east · 2nd floor 416-916-7122 tel 416 962-2186 chartered accountants paul j cahill personal injury lawyer housecalls for beach residents 220 bay street suite 1400 counselling relationships couples finding your strengths peg earle m.a m.div registered marriage family therapist urban calm therapeutics stephanie gage rmt cami rahman rmt caitlin mcaulay rmt 1842 queen st east #102 kriens larose 816 pape ave at danforth 647-991-4225 www.judygould.com dr linda winter psychologist consultations · therapy individuals · couples over 20 years experience located at queen wheeler · financial services for owner-managed businesses · personal and corporation tax preparation · located in the heart of the beach insurance covered 416-643-3857 pcahill@willbarristers.com 416-693-8121 penny watson md frcpc · 416-690-6800 · kriens@krienslarose.com www.krienslarose.com 416-698-9027 peg@pegearle.com individual couple family therapy melani norman certified management accountant b math cma accounting issues and systems bookkeeping personal and corporate taxes linda bronicheski lawyer beaches family law effective resolution of family law matters jen goddard r.m.t neville park health group 2455a queen st east 416-691-1071 dr linda iny lempert psychologist · psychologue individuals and couples services disponibles en français 47 main street at lyall 416-693-8614 covered by ohip 47 main street toronto 416-763-6884 linda@beachesfamilylaw.com child adolescent and family therapy father-son conflict trauma sexual/physical abuse youth in conflict with the law child and adolescent mental health 416-690-6257 architecture/design stephen g king architect b arch oaa mraic serving the beach since 1987 residential restorations home inspections commercial interiors landscapes complete project services from design through construction siegi a schuler ph.d candidate rsw 416-362-7472 siegischuler@aol.com holistic therapies wellness call 416-471-0337 the law office of shaunna kelly criminal lawyer shaunnakelly.com phone 647-340-6651 fax 416-203-2332 shaunnakelly@gmail.com life management corporate coaching 416-694-4380 personal training private fully-equipped studio achieve your fitness goals today andrew walmsley b.p.e leslieville personal training 20 leslie st free parking qualified and experienced lawyers dashwood dashwood barristers solicitors adr-mediation mpsquared coaching merrill pierce cca icf 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com dr lynn wells psychologist practice restricted to the identification of giftedness and to learning problems and disorders in all ages www.leslievillefitness.com 416-709-6654 geoffrey j dashwood 961 kingston rd tel 416-690-7222 toronto m4e 1s8 fax 416-690-8738 416-690-1236 psychologist becky liddle ph.d · depression · anxiety · trauma · · lgbtq issues · couples · 17 years exp · danforth woodbine missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca family law lawyer susan t dixon do you think differently gifted/adhd support coaching school/workplace performance children/adults mary lynn trotter msw rsw 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com ask about insurance coverage www.stephenkingarchitect.com member ontario association of architects 416 694-8181 snider digregorio barristers solicitors notaries 978 kingston road toronto ont m4e 1s9 416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca chiropractors dr janet d arcy chiropractor 2120 queen street east hammersmith w morris design architectural and interior design consultants design concepts and permit drawings wesley morris arido idc aato 416-261-9679 stephanie moeser msw rsw collaborative strengths-based counselling teens and adults with anxiety or depression individuals with special needs and their families www.beckyliddle.ca 647-989-1555 kew beach health clinic naturopathy homeopathy · reiki medical intuition bowen therapy tel 416-699-0424 fax 416-699-0285 email info@sdlegal.ca rediscovery counselling post architects · building permits · zoning advice · construction services will hudson oaa dr jody levenbach psychologist children and young adolescents assessment · cbt social skills · parent coaching 416-690-6168 modern expression of an ancient art barristers solicitors notaries public 300 main street o reilly moll forrest neville park health group 2455a queen st east 416-556-5395 stephanie@rediscovery.ca www.tokidservices.com 647-891-2603 integral qigong 416-690-6257 open saturdays mediation separation divorce custody access property support www.postarchitecture.com ph 416 694 2566 416-690-3324 denise m f badleycostello family real estate wills business immigration small claims court 2069 danforth ave woodbine taylor design design and working drawings · whole house · additions · renovations permit applications or private use ontario building code advice michael taylor bcin · 416-316-3248 www.taylordesignservices.ca east toronto orthopaedic sports injury clinic david evans r.p.t f.c.a.m.t danny kuzmich b sc f.c.a.m.t and associates 1577 danforth unit 4 at coxwell tai chi and qigong classes and coaching in the beach take charge of your own health 15 years experience 416-554-1912 http integral96.wordpress.com barrister solicitor notary dr kelly robazza dr william chan chiropractic acupuncture a.r.t laser 2212 queen st e family mediation susan bellan 416-999-1727 susanbellanmediator@gmail.com fair agreements · affordable rates 416-691-3943 physiotherapy beaches health group® yvette sedgewick 2212 queen st e individualized holistic treatments nutrition · acupuncture herbalism 937 kingston rd 416-699-0336 www.activehealingcentre.com naturopathic doctor janelle albas 416-690-6195 416-698-5861 john h bjarnason d.c chiropractor 1906 queen st e 1 block east of woodbine massage therapy registered massage therapists finance/insurance instant tax refund personal corporation tax · bookkeeping gst/payroll 2481 kingston rd suite 207 carl a brand barrister solicitor notary 961 kingston rd tel 416-699-5100 toronto canada fax 416-690-8738 m4e 1s8 brandlaw@hotmail.com advanced therapeutics since 1989 kevin oates r.m.t assoc 416-690-2076 kew gardens health group massage therapy · physiotherapy osteopathy · naturopathic medicine veterinarians john littlejohn d.v.m and associates 416-694-2868 beaches wellness centre now magazine 1398 queen st e east of greenwood ave voted best massage therapist manoj@actfinance.ca www.advancedtherapeutics.ca 416-469-3879 open 7 days 416-269-2744 timothy i.w patrick barrister solicitor dr johanna carlo chiropractor 2277 queen street east at glen manor ample free parking intuitive touch therapies aveda spa massage therapy total urban body therapies signature aveda facials 1912 queen st e 416-690-7082 www.intuitivetouchtherapies.com 2181 queen st e suite 305 woodbine animal clinic 1905 danforth ave between woodbine coxwell real estate law · p 416-690-0765 · f 416-690-5861 email timothypatrick@bellnet.ca auto home insurance please call ben free quotes fast service 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com at lee 416-556-6832 416-699-1175 christine kato b sc d.v.m 416-698-7070 physiotherapy at home physiotherapy and rehabilitation services provided in the comfort of your own home treatment covered by most extended health plans bryan r dale barrister solicitor real estate · corporate wills estates kato animal hospital 2830 danforth ave east of dawes rd 416-707-2298 www.yourhomephysio.com 416-690-2112 2234 queen st east 2nd floor infolaw@bdale.com www.bdale.com degen s health group dr wade whitten d.c associates dr christina carreau n.d at victoria park beside manchester arms beaches massage centre zabiullah khaliqi rmt 2212 queen st e at spruce hill resource one specializing in small business since 1980 corporate/sole proprietor tax returns bookkeeping services · tax planning financial loan strategies dogs cats pocket pets housecalls available 416-686-4699 1092 kingston rd 416-699-5320 · free parking 416-690-5185 roland 416-698-7976 digibiz2007@yahoo.ca

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·10 july 2011 cal 6/24/11 9:26 am page 1 10 beach metro news july 2011 hebrew school beach synagogue 109 kenilworth avenue community calendar june 30 strawberry social at the east lynn farmers market danforth ave west of woodbine 4:30 p.m celebrate ontario strawberry season by bringing your best square dancin steps to this annual event special guest dan yashinsky former toronto public library storyteller in residence will have the kids in the crowd spellbound with his enchanting tales info www.my-market.ca 9 july 1 canada day celebrations at royal canadian legion baron byng beaches br 1/42 243 coxwell ave noon-6 p.m entertainment games adults and children all welcome info 416-6187999 9 july 1 canada day celebrations at royal canadian legion br 11 9 dawes rd noon-6 p.m barbecue prizes music by par 3 starting at 2 p.m all welcome info 416-6991353 9 july 13 free design seminar at beach tile 2305 queen st e at glen manor 7-9 p.m help for homeowners in choosing the appropriate product for wall tile all elements that need consideration will be discussed and explained refreshments included registration and info info@beachtile.ca 416-849-9233 9 july 21 corn shuckdown and family picnic at east lynn farmers market east lynn park danforth ave west of woodbine 3-7 p.m info www.my-market.ca 9 416-694-7942 info@beachhebrewinstitute.ca east toronto climate action group are citizens who are concerned about smog climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly east toronto we meet monthly and welcome your involvement and support info www.etcag.org fr family service toronto offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives parents or friends sessions include coping with change and loss healthy caregiving and advocating for your relative info and registration lynne gallagher 416595-9618 fr pre-registration for october 2011 to may 2012 session 10-12 sunday mornings children 7-11 years of age non-members welcome aleph-bet/jewish studies/holidays/music worship in a family-friendly relaxed environment sunday school and nursery coffee and new friendships are free lgtb friendly sundays 10:30 a.m minister rev matt mckay info www.beacheschurch.org 416-6995871 r glen rhodes united church open skate junior skate programs · lessons/group/private · camps · birthday parties · events · consulting registration/lessons/info 647-688-9568 or email evey@eyskate.com www.eyeskate.com 1470 gerrard st e at rhodes ave in the heart of little india join us sundays 10:30 a.m for creative worship and fellowship join us as we journey through our second century of service info 416 465-3755 r 1853 st john s norway cemetery and crematorium 256 kingston rd at woodbine visit our office for assistance in pre-planning cemetery services monday to friday 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m saturday 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m or call us at 416-691-2965 second monday of every month beaches laughter club homebuyers get automatic access to all hot new listings with pictures in your desired price range and location www.viewhotnewlistingsdaily.com re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage check out beach metro news website at www.beachmetro.com at the beaches recreation centre 6 williamson rd n of queen st e e of lee ave 6:30-7:30 p.m no charge donation appreciated info beverley 416-691-8408 laughteryoga@sympatico.ca fr wednesdays free facial cosmetic acupuncture demonstrations this hour-long treatment will show good results immediately please call marlene or heather at 416-694-4090 essence therapeutics for living to book for yourself or a small group r outdoor art exhibit 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m ·july 12 conversational spanish 1:30 p.m ·july 19 tai chi registration 1:30-2:30 p.m ·july 20 outing to st jacobs market 9:30 a.m 3:30 p.m · july 26 beading workshop at beadworks noon-3 p.m learn how to make your own jewelry ·fridays bingo 1-3 p.m info anna 416-461-8143 9 relaxation workshops relax your jaw relax your arms monthly stress-busting holistic solutions for tmj or rsi repetitive strain issues learn to find dynamic support from the whole skeleton to support inter-related movements of the jaw neck shoulders hands arms attending to how you move effort comfort direction ease helps improve your action whatever it is learn to address stress strain fatigued over-use with feldenkrais® movement sequences that are easy to remember so you can do them at home www.yourbodytellsthetruth.ca register marlene kennedy 416406-0054 12 we practise thursdays 7:30-9 p.m and perform sundays at 11 a.m at 794 kingston rd 3 blocks east of main st you don t have to have musical training to sing with us but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts we are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher info r paul williams 416-699-2518 applegrove older adults program 55 ·july 8 toronto blocks w of victoria pk ave join us each sunday for worship church school and nursery 10:30 a.m our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit come in and get a faith lift info www.kruc.ca 416-699-6091 r st john s catholic church 794 kingston rd 3 blocks e of main st ·masses saturday 4:30 p.m contemporary music sunday 9 a.m children s liturgy 11 a.m choir ·weekday masses monday-saturday 8:15 a.m holidays 9 a.m ·reconciliation saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m ·pray the rosary each morning mon sat 20 min before mass all welcome info 416-698-1105 www.stjohnsrc.ca r st paul s united church 200 mcintosh st info 416-261-4222 r www.stpauls-united.com kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 3 st john s catholic church choir welcomes new members corner of kingston road and wood glen join us sundays at 10:30 a.m for a spiritual service accompanied by an inspiring and joyous music program families always welcome and we offer a sunday school program info www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.co m r fallingbrook presbyterian church 35 wood glen road neighbourhood unitarian universalist congregation french conversation group retiring serving the community for more than 60 years joe singer shoes ltd 2852 danforth avenue 10.00 leather shoes from for adults 7-9 p.m this is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above if you are highly motivated and interested in joining please call leave your number if the answering machine r responds 416-699-4681 beach photo club meetings are held every 1st and 3rd thursday of each month from september to june at st aidan s 70 silver birch ave 7:30 p.m everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome the only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts r/fr beaches library 2161 queen st e ·beaches book club july 7 7 p.m calculating god by robert sawyer info 416-393-7703 fr kew beach lawn bowling club have fun this summer a sport for families couples and singles free lessons info fay 416466-6598 kewbeachlawnbowlingfr club@sympatico.ca free english classes for permanent residents at alde al-anon alateen family groups info 416-410-3809 1-888 425-2666 www.alanon.alateen.on.ca fr drug problem narcotics anonymous can help call 416-2368956 or www.torontona.org fr help make a difference in the life of a child if you would like more information on becoming a foster parent call the homes for kids hotline at 1-877567-kids help foster a future fr brain linc centre 2155 lawrence ave e 9 a.m 2:30 p.m daily levels 1 to 7 childminding and transportation assistance available registration and info 416-750-2070 9 beaches jazz festival ·july 15-17 woodbine park concerts ·july 18-20 jazz workshop and lecture series ·july 21-23 streetfest ·july 23 24 kew gardens concerts ·july 24 beaches jazz fun run walk info www.beachesjazz.com 9 st aidan s church queen st e at silver birch ave join us for our summer sunday service 9:30 a.m july 3 to sept 5 inclusive all welcome info 416-691-2222 9 79 hiawatha st s of gerrard w of coxwell our sunday services 10:30 a.m are for setting aside time and space for reflection and inspiration searching for wisdom and inspiration wherever it may be found in many scriptures and traditions poetry and philosophy involving heart and mind body and spirit sharing what is common between us ­ the human condition listening for the unique truths of each individual separate children s program visitors and inquirers always welcome info www.nuuc.ca 416-686-6809 9 corpus christi church 16 lockwood rd ·masses tuesdayfriday 9 a.m saturday vigil 5 p.m sunday 9 a.m 11 a.m info 416-694-0382 corpuschristi@bellnet.ca r beach united church 140 wineva ave the heart of the beach ·all are welcome to worship nursery care sundays 10:30 a.m info www.beachunitedchurch.com 416-691-8082 8 beaches presbyterian church 65 glen manor dr s of queen in the heart of the beach warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each sunday with christian education and nursery 10 a.m 12:35 p.m info 416-699-6631 www.tumc.ca r toronto united mennonite church 1774 queen st e we

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·11 july 2011 6/24/11 12:26 pm page 1 july 2011 beach metro news 11 money life and law learn the options for inheriting a rrif ever wondered what the difference is between a `successor annuitant and a named `beneficiary designation when transferring from a registered retirement savings plan to a registered retirement income fund probably not but the distinction is important a rrsp registered retirement savings plan is a tax deferred savings plan to save for your retirement at age 71 rrsps must be transferred to a rrif registered retirement income fund with a minimum mandatory income payout each year at the time of setting up the rrif you may select on the application form or in your will to have your spouse or common law partner named a successor annuitant or a named beneficiary of your rrif in the event your spouse predeceases you don t forget to elect a beneficiary or a contingent beneficiary to receive the proceeds of your rrif imagine the following barney and betty have been married since 1976 together they have purchased a home contributed to their rrsps and spousal rrsps paid into company pension plans raised one child and finally retired in 2007 during retirement the grandchildren have come to live with barney and betty and are fully supported by them this year they will have to transfer their rrsps and spousal rrsps to rrifs they are both concerned ­ what is the best option for them successor annuitant or named beneficiary again barney and betty imagine in their imagination barney has been deceased for three months what is the situation if they had elected successor annuitant · betty continues to receive income from her pension cpp canada pension plan oas old age security and her rrif ·since she and barney owned their j mcpherson cfp clu tep providing consultations to individuals in planning their financial lifestyles 416-738-1555 home jointly there is no change · she has applied to receive the spousal benefits from barney s cpp and company pension but is still waiting to receive them · since barney selected betty as successor annuitant for their rrifs betty has informed the applicable financial institution and provided them with a death certificate betty is now the owner of barney s rrif and the income continues to betty uninterrupted · any income from barney s rrif up to the point of his death is reported on his terminal tax return a.k.a final tax return · even more importantly the fmv fair market value of barney s rrif is not reported as income for income tax purposes · further if betty was under age 71 she could have transferred barney s rrif to her rrsp once more they imagine the future this time both barney and betty are deceased betty opted for a named beneficiary for her rrifs her beneficiary is her estate · betty has named qualified beneficiaries a child or grandchild who is financially dependent on the deceased in her will to receive the rrif proceeds the grandchildren are under the age of 18 and their net income is under the basic personal amount of $10,382 2010 note if the named beneficiary was infirm financially dependent and qualified for the disability amount the net income to qualify as dependent would increase to $17,621 2010 · since the grandchildren are under the age of 18 betty has directed in her will the rrif be used to purchase annuity monthly income until they are age 18 and a lump sum to be invested for the grandchildren s education over age 18 · the lump sum amount invested for the grandchildren will be taxed on the children s tax return in the year of betty s death · the annuity monthly income has the tax advantage of being taxable in the year of receipt thereby spreading the tax over a period of years until the grandchildren are age 18 · in the event betty did not have any qualified beneficiaries the full fmv fair market value of her rrif would be reported on betty s terminal tax return a.k.a final tax return and any income earned between the date of death and the winding up of her rrif would be taxable to her estate · and if betty had remarried and then named her new spouse fred beneficiary of her rrif instead of successor annuitant fred would have the option of transferring the full amount of betty s rrif to his own rrif or a rrsp if he is under age 71 · with the rollover of betty s rrif to fred s rrif there is no immediate taxation of the rrif however the fmv fair market value the full amount of the rrif must be reported on betty s terminal tax return a deduction is available for a designated benefit paid to a survivor to offset any tax in betty s estate under the named beneficiary option some unique tax planning strategies are available to provide tax relief for fred these same strategies can be used reduce tax in betty s estate such as applying any of betty s remaining net capital losses to income a tax professional will be able to assist with these opportunities thank you from williamson road public school the williamson road public school junefest 2011 was a great success we would like to thank our volunteers and especially all of our generous sponsors who once again made junefest a great community event welcome to this year s new junefest sponsors beaches braces dr john daskalogiannakis mark richards re/max boston pizza beaches beechwood flower shop thomas neal royal lepage estate realty beaches oxford learning centre the mike clarke team keller williams midoco grace homes re/max dianne chaput royal lepage estate realty toronto beaches kumon centre sylvan learning centre beaches cobs bread northern reflections keen footwear pet valu thank you so much to our long-standing sponsors nutty chocolatier loblaws starbucks tutordoctor toronto east balsam dental stonehenge landscape design and build threads lifestyle beaches health group bizzy bee playcentre ed s real scoop jillinda green re/max mastermind bernie fletcher s reel beach movies made in east toronto swap your desk chair for a deck chair murdoch mysteries use toronto as a major character in the series cont d from page 4 entered the station with a real summons and the money to pay for it as the station was set up like a real working police station there was no way he could tell he was in the wrong place on june 18 centre 55 held a wonderful l00th anniversary party with some beautiful old vehicles and costumes constable john little of 55 division posed for photos in a circa 1900 uniform in front of a police patrol wagon on loan from lionel s pony farm of stouffville the wagon was `period rebuilt for use in the 1999 film vendetta lionel s carriages have appeared in many movies and television productions such as anne of green gables the centre 55 building can also be seen in torso 2002 and cold creek farm 2003 you can see some of the murdoch costumes and props on display at 51 division on parliament street at front or you can take an interactive crime scene challenge at www.murdochmysteries.com to see the photo that inspired the character of william murdoch check out www.maureenjennings.com next month i ll tell you about some of the beach actors/suspects involved in murdoch mysteries get more for your vacation with the cwt vacation club get the best offers on a huge selection of ships and sailing dates plus with exclusive member pricing and cwt vacation club bonuses such as exclusive amenities and shipboard credits you ll see there s never been a better time to enjoy a cruise vacation the deadline for the august issue which comes out on july 26 is july 5 don t miss out!

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·12 july 2011 6/24/11 12:41 pm page 1 12 beach metro news july 2011 give up the gas kick the cord ­ a push mower that works easily by bill maclean w hen we bought our first home ­ on bastedo avenue ­ it came with an old reel push mower i was young and strong at the time and the lawn was not much bigger than our mattress so i thought how hard could it be it being our first place i was anxious to learn all about homeownership and lawn maintenance and i set out to make the proverbial putting green of a front lawn by the time we left bastedo five years later pga touring pros would stop there to practise before playing the canadian open i took the old mower to our next place on strathmore took one mighty push into the thick grass of that backyard and nearly drove the mower handle through my stomach it wouldn t cut not at all off i went to canadian tire and came home with a pretty decent little electric mower with a flip over handle that mower served me well for the next 20 years ­ and another move ­ until it went the way of all mechanical things i purchased a small little electric to replace it but truth be told i m not very happy with it the cut is narrower which means i have to do more passes the handle is longer and doesn t flip over probably for some safety reason or other and of course there s the question of the power cord i ve never been good with long cords and i m getting very tired of snarls and tangles and stopping to go back and untangle the thing this spring was so wet that it was nearly a month after putting on the top dressing before the lawn was dry enough that i could atclaimed to provide a manual reel to be easy to use no more gut stabtempt a pass with the mower withpush mower that was guaranteed bing sudden stops in long grass out the risk of the video on his electrocution website ­ cara month of bontip-toe.com ­ perfect grassshows him easigrowing ly pushing the weather my mower through lawn was nearthe long grass at ly blocking the his cottage inview across trigued i looked the street up his number when i was it was a beach a wee lad my number i called father had a identified myself reel mower as from beach with a small metro news briggs stratand greg immeton engine diately said that fixed to the top i could have of it it was looked up his ad self-propelled the beach metro and my father news classified would walk section doh easily behind we chatted ­ the chugging greg is a conthing as it cut summate salesour huge lawn man from his perfectly i years selling adwondered if vertising for the they were still toronto star ­ available it and set up a turns out they time when he are but they could come have been subaround demonstantially restrate the mowdesigned ­ ers and most of more for the all let me push purpose of cutthe thing ting actual around myself putting greens greg showed ­ and cost as up at my house much as a used on the hottest car then i day of the year ­ found greg and we pushed todd his two models greg s ad on bill maclean left tries out the naturcut lawnmover on his own lawn under of lawnmower the supervision of greg todd and likes what he finds craigslist across my lawn which was in desperate need of a cut it was actually really easy to push it s touchless said greg explaining that the spinning blades don t ever touch the bar you can adjust it so there s much less friction long story short it worked simply no sweat no noise no cord no gas and my wee dog murphy sits quietly nearby without fear of being shredded by the big machine i now have the satisfaction of getting a good cut on my lawn a bit of a physical workout i was at the point of hiring a lawn service without the frustrations that went with it and i m doing something to help the environment one of my neighbours is a guitar player and refers to my new mower as an acoustic lawnmower once prospective customers try out a naturcut they realize that it s possible to have lawn care that is fast easy low cost quiet and environmentally-friendly greg said for me it was a slam dunk so much so that i have operated a lawn care service using naturcut for the past two seasons i ve actually become quite fond of them and the way they perform you can find greg s ad under landscapers in our classifieds section or go to his website at www.carbontip-toe.com or stop by fridays between 3 and 7 p.m at the birchcliff village farmers market and buy a $5 raffle ticket gregg is donating as first prize a naturcut reel mower second prize is a lawn cut and trim by greg himself all proceeds will be going towards the toronto humane society the draw will be on july 15.

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·13 july 2011 glenn 6/24/11 4:23 pm page 1 july 2011 neighbourhood glenn cochrane s corner local historian and beach metro news columnist gene domagala is sharpening his wits and his walking stick for some summer strolls in the beach neighbourhood if you haven t been on one of his historical walks you ve missed out on an entertaining and enlightening experience domagala s first walk is slated for friday july 1 at 1 p.m this walk will tour the tree-lined streets of the kew beach neighbourhood including the leuty lifeguard station and kew cottage starting from the beaches library 2161 queen st e cemetery buffs will want to take the tour of st john s norway cemetery at the corner of kingston road and woodbine avenue on saturday july 30 meet at the lych gate on kingston road at 1 p.m then on saturday aug 13 gene will lead you along danforth avenue from woodbine to dawes road taking in the scents and sounds of this busy thoroughfare this walk begins at the northwest corner of danforth and woodbine at 1 p.m all gene s walks are free the toronto island grannies in spirit are raising money for the stephen lewis foundation with an insiders bike tour of toronto island and dinner on sunday july 3 at the algonquin island association 18 wyandot ave on toronto island a $40 ticket will get you an island-cooked buffet dinner and special access to hanlan s point lighthouse and st andrews-by-the-lake for information visit tibiketour.eventbrite.com or email granniesinspirit@gmail.com the children s peace theatre is holding its 11th annual peace camp for kids aged eight to 13 from monday july around beach metro s 13 melinda drake s news in brief 4 to saturday july 23 this theatre music and art camp encourages young people dealing with conflict to work collaboratively in an atmosphere of trust and creativity working with top toronto artists and musicians the participants stage three theatrical performances including a gala performance on the last day of the camp tickets are available for the gala performance adults are $25 students and seniors $15 and $10 for children under 12 in 2005 mayor david miller awarded the children s peace theatre with special recognition for their summer peace camp the camp will run daily from 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m with extended care beginning at 8:30 a.m until 5 p.m the peace theatre and camp is located at 305 dawes rd in taylor creek park for more information or to register call 416-752-1550 or email kasthuri@childrenspeacetheatre.org or visit the website at www.childrenspeacetheatre.org the east lynn farmers market is having a corn shuckdown and family picnic on thursday july 21 the market operates every thursday from june to october and once a month offers a special event festivities get underway at 3 p.m and run until 7 p.m there will be music food and lots of fun east lynn farmers market is located in east lynn park on danforth avenue just west of woodbine avenue for more information or to volunteer visit their website www.my-market.ca sturdy s taken up piano and glenn pushing one way out turdy gert mccurdy is back in town after a lengthy visit to the far north and as usual she has many an intriguing story to tell sturdy had been hired by a behavior consultant to take a group of 31 dental technicians up to her old stomping grounds so they could study the effect that extreme cold would have on their retinas i do not know why dental technicians would be studying that particular subject but i am just smart enough not to ask her in any event she told me over the course of a particularly tasty meal at hangover harry s bar and grill that although she was paid a handsome fee to provide her expertise she didn t really enjoy the experience all they ever wanted to do was talk about their guns she complained but i sensed there were other points of contention because she told me that although 31 tourists started out the trip with her only 17 made the return journey after further conversation she confided that of the missing 14 men 12 were still in hospital recovering from wounds inflicted after disputes with sturdy over various matters and two are simply unaccounted for she told me with an inscrutable smile on her face that she doubted they would ever be seen again and i am just smart enough to know it could be harmful for my health if i were to press the matter s so we moved on to other matters over the course of the meal she did tell me she has another love interest a cardboard salesman whose name she has forgotten but she has promised to tell me what it is the minute she recalls it the rest of the evening passed without incident except for the very end when my old pal broke three of the waiter s ribs during a heated conversation over the bill i somehow think there is no need to tell you who won that particular dispute but on the bright side i am pleased to report that the waiter is recovering quite nicely at his home where he is surrounded by loved ones oh i almost forgot that sturdy is now busy learning how to play the piano and she seems to be progressing quite nicely except for delays caused when she throws the instrument out the window because it won t strike the chord she wants so now it is time for all of us to sit back and enjoy the various divertissements available for our listening and viewing pleasure at the many public parks that bless this community unfortunately none of them will bear the unmistakable stamp of anne butler who is retiring from a long and honorable career in all the aspects of what is fondly termed show biz i shall not list her accomplishments in her chosen profession because that will be chronicled elsewhere but i do want to say on behalf of my wife jean and i that we do wish anne all the best in the years ahead and no i will not be surprised if she succumbed once again to the siren call of a profession she has graced so well for so long so long that s a pretty good exit line now that i ve a chance to take a look at it before i sign off i would like to renew my campaign for a one-way system on the sidewalks in the beach area under my plan i propose that the sidewalks on the north side of queen street from beech avenue to woodbine avenue be made one way west the south side of queen from woodbine avenue should then be declared one way to beech avenue thus creating an orderly pedestrian flow this will eliminate random bumpings though they can have their good side and it should also cut down dramatically on the number of spilled ice cream cones that are a regular but unhappy occurrence along the thoroughfare i have been pushing for this action ever since i was almost run over by a three-year-old pedalling his tricycle at what i consider a dangerous rate of speed this is just to serve notice that i have not given up my lonely campaign and i shall keep you informed of any new developments as they occur new theatre company at guild gardens cont d from page 1 buchbinder has composed new music for this production the play will be staged in the historic guild inn gardens in front of the greek stage with its eight corinthian columns and arches come out and enjoy and evening of theatre under the stars opening night is thursday july 7 then performances run wednesdays to sundays at 8 p.m with sunday matinees at 2 p.m until july 31 tickets are $20 children under 12 are free the box office is at 416-392-1421 or online at www.ticketweb.ca for more information about the play the company or the guild go to www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca the guild inn gardens are at 201 guildwood pkwy south of kingston road in scarborough you can also get there from kennedy subway taking the 116 or 116 a bus correction in the june 14 issue due to a typographic error the reel beach column page 22 incorrectly spelled george barless name 2184 queen street east open 7 days a week

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14 beach metro news july 2011 the main menu enjoy salad days of summer gone are the days when a wedge of iceberg topped with some cheesy sludge jan main could be called a salad now we have cre is an author ations salads can be a vibrant cornucopia cooking instructor of tastes textures and colour designed to and caterer please the eye as much as the palate 416-265-8445 mixed greens of all sorts fruit berries and nuts not to mention grilled veggies fish or meat and flowers ­ yes flowers ­ can all be tossed together with some delectable dressing to produce a delicious plate like a winter casserole this summer version is a main course all in one salads are usually served chilled but with grilled additions they can be warm too open your refrigerator and see what opportunities beckon the following recipes are personal favourites feel free to improvise and make them your own everything salad plate when you do not know what else to have for dinner this is the answer i love it with a glass of white wine and fresh baguette my husband jim makes this salad as soon as the greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers come into season in may of course it s even better when they are fresh picked from your garden it is perfectly portable and for that reason makes a wonderful picnic 4 hard cooked eggs 1 tomato cut into chunks 1/4 cucumber sliced 1 cup 250 ml seedless grapes sliced 1 cup 250 ml thinly sliced fennel or celery 1 cup 250 ml clementine sections or orange slices 6 cup 1 1/2 l fresh mixed greens 1 cup 250 ml crumbled goat s cheese 1 cup 250 ml croutons optional good basic vinaigrette 1 1/2 cups 375 ml good quality vegetable oil like sunflower or canola 1/2 cup 125 ml cider vinegar 1 clove fresh garlic crushed 1 tsp 5 ml salt 1/2 tsp 2 ml fresh black pepper 2 tbsp 25 ml each dijon mustard and liquid honey hard cooked eggs arrange eggs in a single layer in a small saucepan and cover with at least one inch 2.5 cm cold water bring to a boil reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes drain and rinse under cold water gently crack the shells remove and discard cut eggs in half lengthwise set aside salad in a large bowl or platter arrange tomatoes cucumbers grapes fennel clementine sections and greens dressing in a food processor combine oil vinegar garlic salt pepper mustard and honey puree until smooth makes 2 cups 500 ml enough dressing for several salads keep in a jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks toss salad with about 1/2 cup 125 ml dressing or enough to lightly coat leaves arrange salad in platter or bowl arrange sliced eggs around edge and sprinkle with cheese and croutons if using summer in a bowl my friend kriztina made this salad for me it was the epitome of summertime visually lovely it is bound to make your eyes as happy as your tummy 6 cups 1 1/2 l mixed greens or spinach 1 lb 500 g asparagus tough stems trimmed 2 peaches or nectarines thinly sliced 1 cup 250 ml each blueberries and raspberries or strawberries 1 cup 250 ml candied pecans 1 cup 250 ml edible flowers such as nasturiums or pansies optional note please make sure flowers are free of insecticides lemon poppy seed dressing 1/2 cup 125 ml fresh lemon juice 1 cup 250 ml quality vegetable oil 2 tbsp 25 ml grated onion 1 tbsp 15 ml each poppy seeds and liquid honey 1 tsp 5 ml salt 1/4 tsp 1 ml fresh black pepper asparagus bring saucepan of water to boil drop in asparagus and cook one to two minutes or until crisp tender drain rinse under cold water pat dry with tea towel cut into 2 inch 10 cm pieces candied pecans toss pecans with 1 tbsp 15 ml vegetable oil toss in bowl with 1 tbsp 15 ml granulated sugar bake on parchment line baking sheet at 350°f 180°c 15 minutes cool in mixing bowl toss together greens asparagus nectarine slices blueberries raspberries and candied pecans toss salad with enough dressing to coat lightly and sprinkle with edible flowers if using dressing in mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice oil onion poppy seeds honey salt and pepper until smooth lunch sandwich special with soup or salad only $7.95 monday to friday 11 am 3 pm except holidays 10 discount for seniors and their family on monday nights from 3 pm to 9 pm excluding alcohol and holidays daily lunch dinner specials weekend brunch all day breakfast 2560 gerrard st east east of victoria park dine-in take-out catering · 416.690.2098 mon-sat 7 am 9 pm · sunday 8 am 5 pm patio open bottoms up michelle rogers catering services 647-501-5016 www.michellerogerscatering.com complimentary hors d oeuvre for new clients serving the beach gta and beyond for 10 years 2011 ontario wine awards once again this year it was my great pleasure to judge the ontario wine awards as i ve done for most of its existence celebrating 16 years of excellence in ontario wines it is the brainchild of well-known wine scribe tony aspler originally coined the air ontario wine awards because air ontario was the main sponsor it morphed into its present title when air ontario was grounded and forefront communications became a partner judges are well known seasoned wine authorities with lots of experience in ontario wines this year 452 samples from 63 wineries were entered into the competition the awards gala banquet took place on june 10 at the queen s landing hotel in niagara-on-the-lake in the heart of ontario wine country the ontario wine awards recognized vqa varietal quality in 26 different categories following are the gold medal winners vintage hotels winemaker of the year award paul pender tawse winery larry paterson innovation in the vineyard award deborah paskus closson chase vineyards vintage hotels red wine of the year award flat rock cellars 2007 the rogue syrahvintage hotels white wine of the year award château des charmes 2008 `old vines riesling estate bottled vines magazine wine journalism award beppi crosariol the globe and mail lq water sparkling wine award peller estates nv ice cuvée rosé now magazine dry riesling award château des charmes 2008 `old vines riesling estate bottled 680news semi edward finstein a.k.a the wine doctor wine writer educator judge consultant 416-261-0855 winedoctor@sympatico.ca www.winedoctor.ca summer s here book your jazz festival celebration now dry riesling award mike weir estate 2008 riesling luxor realty inc dry white varietal award nyarai cellars 2010 viognier creekside estate 2009 viognier reserve gewurztraminer award no gold awarded but silver went to konzelmann estate 2008 gewurztraminer houselink pinot blanc/pinot gris award calamus estate 2009 pinot gris the wine establishment sauvignon blanc/semillon award jackson triggs 2009 gold series fumé blanc 680news oaked chardonnay award under $20 magnotta winery 2007 chardonnay special reserve now magazine oaked chardonnay award over $20 exultet estates 2009 chardonnay bullfrog power unoaked chardonnay award niagara college teaching winery 2009 unoaked chardonnay vines magazine rosé/blanc de noir award flat rock cellars 2009 the rogue pinot noir crush wine bar gamay award malivoire wine company 2010 m2 small lot gamaygrape growers of ontario pinot noir gift certificates are always available private and corporate tastings available upon request award tawse 2008 laidlaw pinot noir red hybrid award no gold awarded but silver went to sandbanks estate 2008 foch reserve niagara airbus cabernet sauvignon award fielding estate 2007 cabernet sauvignon 680news cabernet franc award kacaba vineyards 2007 cabernet franc reserve merlot award no gold awarded but silver went to kacaba vineyards 2007 merlot reserve dairy farmers of canada syrah/shiraz award flat rock cellars 2007 the rogue syrah the ontario wine society meritage and cabernet/merlot blends award kacaba vineyards 2007 meritage reserve via rail canada late harvest award konzelmann estate 2008 special select late harvest vidal grape growers of ontario vidal icewine award inniskillin 2007 pearl vidal icewine lcbo vinifera icewine award magnotta winery 2007 cabernet franc icewine limited edition allen s blended white award peninsula ridge estates 2009 top bench white allen s blended red award wayne gretzky estates 2008 estate series shiraz/cabernet asl print fx best label design award kacaba vineyards 2008 single vineyard syrah silver and bronze medal winners as well as other detailed information on the competition can be found at www.ontariowineawards.ca on oct 19 sip savour ontario in support of houselink will take place at steam whistle brewing in toronto from 7:30 to 10 p.m this event recognizes the amazing flavours wine and food grown and produced here in ontario.

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·15 july 2011 food 6/24/11 12:52 pm page 1 july 2011 beach metro news 15 write on health skype is easy way to connect in many ways as kids est were ignited i could become adults the differ christina marshall hear new energy in his ence between parents apr bscn voice and their middle-aged is a health communications perhaps it is my nurschildren is much less specialist in the beach ing background that pronounced makes me so aware of the both generations can effort my father has to put drive own homes or at least mortgages vote into day-to-day activities that used to be effortand enjoy a glass of wine together but a no less i also notice that when he is with his chilticeable difference arises with technology dren and grandchildren he is so full of happi not you too i heard my mother say at ness he forgets his frustration with everyday easter as i was texting away on my blackber struggles ry all of you are preoccupied with your this is why i wanted to introduce him to phones she remarked referring to her chil skype dren and her grandchildren incredible after installing the webcam i downloaded chimed in dad noting he the free software from could not understand www.skype.com and set what was going on with up a user name for him all of us unfortunately those in so when father s day my family who are on arrived this year i was not skype were out at the surprised he had no idea time we would have to what i meant when i said wait to make his first i wanted to set him up on video call skype as part of our celei returned home after bration of this occasion our visit the next day as if you have not heard of i was working away my skype either i hope you computer screen suddenkeep reading not only is ly showed that someone the technology free it is on skype was calling me easy to use and removes it was dad i selected the the miles between you video call option and lo and your loved ones and behold there he was you see skype is a softlaughing and talking on ware program that allows my screen in front of me you to have video calls it has been over a year with other people who use since he has come to my skype free of charge those who are camera home in the way-upper beach my stairs are shy will be happy to know skype can also be too steep for him to manage now it felt like he used to make free long-distance phone calls was here again without video happy father s day i thought to myself most new computers have a built-in camera treasuring the moment called a webcam if yours does not you can buy for information about skype visit a separate webcam for about $25 at a store such www.skype.com as staples and hook it up to your computer i installed one for the first time on my father s christina marshall apr is a strategic communications consultant specializing in health computer in minutes at this point he began to see ­ literally ­ why and lifestyle markets who lives in the beach i was so excited about getting him set up on she can be reached at info@vivantcommunithis program hey you re on the computer cations.ca or at www.vivantcommunicscreen he remarked his curiosity and inter tions/wp the nutty chocolatier did you know willy we carry wonka candy dutch licorice handmade fudge canadian maple sugar syrup german marzipan retro candies diabetic treats ice cream and gelato british chocolate and now even more uk groceries the funniest and the sweetest greeting cards more than just chocolate the nutty chocolatier great in-store specials beaches location open doors 2179 queen street east toronto on 416-698-5548 nuttychocolatier@hotmail.com 9 a.m to 9 p.m everyday open a glimpse into beach houses of worship by rev shelley mcvea from our earliest days it seems that we have been taught to count something one sheep two sheep three sheep our sesame street friends bert and ernie have coached us well now that i m into my middle years my counting patterns have changed somewhat two pounds lost last week gas prices are up two cents today stocks down 1/2 a percentage point fifty more dollars in my savings account yesterday i counted six slugs in my garden being a pastor has brought more counting into my life five more people were in attendance last sunday three less people this week numbers can become the barometer of how well we re doing in life measuring either the happiness or the sorrow of the day one of the ancient writers invites us to consider another counting scheme not our bank accounts or weight gained or lost or stock portfolios moses wrote teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart the number of seconds and minutes and hours allocated to each of us is the same no need for comparison each day is a gift not brought about by our own ingenuity or efforts but simply as a present what would our lives look like if we were to count or number our days rather than our portfolios it might mean that we take ourselves less seriously does a pound either way make a difference especially if it can ruin a day that i want to count do i really need to keep this particular quarrel going how important is it that i have the last word if i m counting my days maybe this might be the last one it might be better that i make up with that person now or maybe it means that we take ourselves more seriously maybe it is time that i take that course i m always been thinking about but i might not enjoy it it will take three years what if i m not good at it i m already counting my excuses one of my favourite movies is groundhog day actor bill murray plays a reporter who is sent with other reporters to cover the annual feb 2nd festivities in smalltown usa he is mean nasty and bored and both the townspeople and his colleagues are happy when the assignment is over but as murray wakes up the next morning he finds that he s reliving groundhog day all over again at first he believes that he s going crazy but as each morning dawns and he is assigned to relive the day again and again he gradually begins to change his attitude he saves the person that he knows is going to fall he helps people that need direction he learns his colleagues likes and dislikes he takes music lessons by the end of the movie he has redeemed his own life found love and changed the lives of many in the small town bill murray got a chance to relive one day over and over until he `got it right we aren t given that luxury but if we think that a voice from the past might have some wisdom for us let s try counting our days they are finite and precious may we number them as such and bring to each one the unique gifts and skills that we have been given enjoy the summer happy canada day and may you have a heart of wisdom rev shelley mcvea is the priest-in-charge at st saviour s anglican church at kimberley and swanwick avenues happy canada day celebrate the day with family and friends fire up the grill at lant ic salmon fille ts ste ak s wild pacif ic salmon arct ic char r r ainbow trou t sword fish ste ak s se afood kebobs black tiger shrimp li ve ly lobs ter we also have bbq grills cedar planks seasonings marinades

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