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a non-profit community resource since 1972 funded by our advertisers distributed free by your neighbours volume 40 no 20 january 24 2012 photo phil lameira callum neal 2 plays in the snow at kew beach after a brief snow storm hit the beach on jan 19 ccqld recaps 2011 developments inside by jon muldoon the concerned citizens of quarry lands development ccqld gathered at birchcliff bluffs church on jan 18 for their annual general meeting and to hear the latest developments from ward 36 councillor gary crawford crawford expanded on a failed negotiation between the conservatory group which won the right at the ontario municipal board omb to acquire permits for building block 1 of their planned development of highrise residential towers and build toronto which owns much of the land to the west of the conservatory group property crawford had attempted to broker a land swap with build toronto trading land more suitable for intensive development near the scarborough town centre for the conservatory group s parcel at gerrard and clonmore from our perspective it [the land near scarborough town centre was equivalent if not better said crawford unfortunately we couldn t come to an agreement mark brender president of the ccqld and involved in the organization since 2003 said there were positive signs for the grassroots neighbourhood-based group which believes no high occupancy development will work well on the site we ve seen an about-face from build toronto he said in his opening remarks at the meeting only a few years ago the ccqld was fighting both the conservatory group s plans and the city which supported intensive development on the site until recently other changes in the area include the sale of the retail property at the northeast corner of gerrard and victoria park that parcel was previously owned by runnymede which at one point in the 1980s was behind one of the plans for highrise towers on the site it sold that property to riocan leaving runneymede with a small chunk of land that wraps around the two gas station properties on gerrard a group of students from york university s environmental studies program is also conducting a project on the quarry lands the project will last a year faculty and second-year masters students in a bioregional planning course are taking into account environmental and site conditions but ignoring ownership and zoning in their theoretical planning exercise scarborough southwest mpp lorenzo berardinetti spoke as well pointing out that as soon as it is allowed to intervene the province will step in and perform extensive drilling and testing to determine what if any substances are buried on the land which has been used in the past both officially and unofficially as a dump site my role is to act as a firewall he said once a building permit is issued at that moment we can ask the ministry of the environment to intervene scarborough southwest mp dan harris was also in attendance despite the federal government not having any direct say over most of the land in question with the exception of that little sliver of cn rail land i have no jurisdiction over these lands he said he did promise to go to bat for his constituents in whatever way he could i m very loud and obnoxious when i want to be he said during questioning after the initial presentations several issues kept coming back one was a proposed traffic impact study that was never completed however after some discussion crawford pointed out that whatever the conclusions of a traffic study it would have no impact on the conservatory group s right to build the other hot topic of discussion was the omb berardinetti said he was surprised the environmental concerns were dismissed i m really disappointed with the omb but i can t control them he said can you get rid of them asked a member of the audience to some applause crawford then mentioned that the city of toronto is looking into the feasibility of seceding from the omb we re as frustrated with the omb as anyone else he said brender said the ccqld has no intention of giving up its fight against highrise towers being built on the quarry lands the fact that we won t get there through the omb is not necessarily a negative there are many many avenues we can take he said winter beauty in the beach see page 18-19 plus police beat 4 deja views 7 community calendar 10 glenn cochrane s corner.11 food and wine 12 garden views 13 on the child side 13 reel beach 14 eye on business 15 on the wild side 17 entertainment beat 20 beach art scene 20

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·02 jan 24 2012 1/23/12 11:36 am page 1 2 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 fire on the beach · screens · tool sets · cleaners · wood · gas · electric 2 blocks west of woodbine 2 blocks west of woodbine proudly canadian www.classicfireplace.ca www.classicfireplace.ca 416-698-3473 g kin st on ro ad woodbine ave 1828 queen street east photo phil lameira queen st alex burns makes the first cut into the haggis while reciting robbie burns famous poem address to the haggis a crowd gathered at st paul s united church on jan 14 for the fifth annual robbie burns lunch www.beachmetro.com and join us on facebook and twitter contact us about our new online advertising at 416-698-1164 x 26 check out photo phil lameira world renowned athlete and cancer survivor lance armstrong paid a visit to the east end on jan 12 armstrong spoke to a crowd in canadian tire at leslie and lakeshore and answered questions submitted via twitter and facebook the inquiries ranged from his personal struggles with battling testicular cancer in the 1990s to his recent triathlon training armstrong strongly hinted at participating in the ironman later this year

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tuesday january 24 2012 beach metro news 3 your music store in the beach boxing week blitz w no on photo jon muldoon protesters young and old were outside city hall during the budget meeting on jan 17 hoping to convince council to save the remaining pools that were scheduled for closure as part of this year s budget cuts buy now ce n up to 50%ha $avings entire selection st a l c budget cut impacts lessened by jon muldoon recent weeks saw record numbers of torontonians taking active interest and participation in the city s budget process after initial announcements indicated a number of social and recreational programs were slated to lose funding some lobbied city hall in person while others protested both in nathan phillips square and in council chambers by the time the proposed budget had made its way through both the budget and executive committees a number of the most controversial cuts had been taken off the table including the closure of several community centres including fairmount park on gerrard between woodbine and coxwell cuts to arts grants and funding for student nutrition programs for councillors in the mushy middle or mighty middle as ward 32 councillor mary-margaret mcmahon calls it it wasn t enough what unfolded on the only day of a planned three-day budget marathon took many by surprise as a slight majority of councillors voted to pass an omnibus motion reversing many key service cuts mcmahon said the motion was weeks in the making as councillors ferried proposals ideas and counter-proposals back and forth on the second floor of city hall we re thrilled with the results she said the budget got improved immensely at budget committee and at executive committee but we felt that it needed a little more tweaking we heard loud and clear from our residents about things that they wanted to save although a number of councillors were involved in negotiations they nominated josh colle from ward 15 to introduce the huge motion mcmahon said his cool and calm manner made him the ideal councillor he would be able to stand up in the line of fire she said among the changes adopted were a clawback of $5 million in cuts to the ttc which was written into the motion to be used to reduce service cuts whether the ttc committee follows that direction is another matter but most surface routes in the beach were set to be affected including the 501 queen streetcar also saved were community partnership investment program cpip grants local recipients of those grants include the kew beach lawn bowling club neighbourhood link community centre 55 and applegrove community centre mcmahon also points out that the toronto international film festival got its start 30 years ago with a $3,000 cpip grant in a separate motion mcmahon proposed saving three positions at the toronto environmental office the office has funding in place to combat climate change and the money needs to be spent by the end of 2012 so no outside funding source was necessary making it an easy sell for the rest of council window coverings inside out factory direct · factory pricing · blinds tis the season to be jolly discount discount la la la open monday thru friday noon until 9:00 pm and saturday 9:30 until 5 pm scarboro music 1051 kingston road at victoria park 416.699.8333 email scarboromusic@sympatico.ca fast and friendly service for most musical instruments factory showroom · repairs 32 mobile drive commercial residential since 1985 416 694-0060 free measure for private hangings daphne from the sewing basket giving you the same attention to your interior decorating needs · curtains · roman blinds · duvet covers to arrange appointment 416-698-1231 support our local merchants if you saw their ad in photo phil lameira beach metro news let them know on jan 13 ward 32 councillor mary-margaret mcmahon above and school trustee sheila cary-meagher hosted a swim up at s.h armstrong recreation centre the event aimed to raise awareness of proposed budget cuts that would have seen several toronto swimming pools close including s.h armstrong the pool closures were taken off the table by the executive committee before city council voted on the budget nassau accent chair comes in brown or grey fabric this chair would compliment a den 295 family room or living room 1974 queen st east 416-690-5224 in the beaches 7 days a week www.seagullclassics.com

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·04 jan 24 2012 1/20/12 4:36 pm page 1 4 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 self storage your neighbourhood storage centre kellway pushes national transit strategy by phil lameira not even the city hall activities going on this past jan 17 could stop a group of 50 or so residents from attending a forum at d a morrison middle school on national transit strategies the event was hosted by beacheseast york member of parliament matthew kellway who organized a panel of speakers including new democrat olivia chow canadian urban transit association s cuta president and ceo michael roschlau and beacheseast york member of provincial parliament michael prue the city of toronto was looked at under a magnifying glass as an example of a problematic system with kellway pointing out that it scored last in 21 metropolitans worldwide with an average commute time of 80 minutes according to a vitalsigns report by toronto community foundation that equates to spending 1.5 years of one s life getting to and from work according to the same report in spite of building all that roadway [in the past few years it still takes 20 minutes longer on average in toronto to get somewhere by public transit said kellway the evening event continued with a presentation by roschlau depicting cuta s transit vision 2040 a framework for transit improvements across canada over the next 30 years a time frame equivalent to a generation according to roschlau recognizing the changes the country is undergoing both nationwide and at community level cuta has identified key challenges with current systems and developed a set of key points to focus on as its vision is implemented including putting transit at the centre of the community revolutionizing service and greening transit to reduce the industry s ecological footprint key findings by cuta during their research process were the inevitable growth of cities and an increase in senior population traffic congestion will not go away admitted roschlau who is a resident in the beach while pointing out that changes in lifestyle will see people travelling less resulting in a more compact urban lifestyle chow the ndp s transit critic has entered a private member s bill into the house of commons which she calls the national public transit strategy act in it she calls for fast affordable and accessible transit to the public it can happen said chow it s about [different levels of government working together right now the federal government is mostly missing the bill aims to reduce commute times and alleviate congestion in canadian cities and communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality among other things chow expressed her concern that the three levels of government don t really know how the funding of transit nationwide is managed there s no funding formula it s not clear she said adding that the feds simply expect the municipalities to decide how to spend the money which results in long term projects never getting completed due to changes in the mayoral seats she exemplified the issue by mentioning the work that was done on the eglinton subway line back in 1994 before it was scrapped by mike harris a year later in an effort to rally support chow will be travelling across the country to educate people on the needs of a national transit plan she hopes to encourage communities to demand more from their local members of parliament we hope to have a transit system we can be proud of she concluded prue then took to the stage to emphasize the importance of investing in cities and urban areas cities are the place where development is going to take place he said he stated that currently in canada 85 of the population live in towns and cities yet the provincial governments still focus too much time on rural issues prue is working on changing that so there is more focus on municipalities as a way to familiarize themselves with commute times in toronto prue along with a few other mpp s took up the challenge of using public transit exclusively for one week he was astonished by how long it takes to get around during the question period of the forum attendees expressed their frustrations with accessibily for seniors safety issues and sky-rocketing fares cont d on page 24 4500 chesswood dr north york on 6 dawes rd toronto on 416-739-0000 416-690-8585 www.centronstorage.com east toronto s only coin operated car wash pet wash at 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 mcdonalds danforth ave cl 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 gerrard st e 150 clonmore drive 150 clonmore dr quarrycarwash@bell.net sheila blinoff s police beat police have released a second video of four people allegedly responsible for damaging the malvern war memorial on nov 6 it can be viewed at www.torontopolice.on.ca/media/video/20120116d55_damage_to_property_security_camera.mp4 anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 crime stoppers anonymously at 416-222-tips 8477 online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook a 55 division officer was hurt on jan 13 when her cruiser crashed into a ttc bus at danforth and main the female sergeant was responding to a call nearby just after 1 a.m when the collision occurred her condition was serious enough for her to be rushed to st michael s hospital where she recovered from foot and leg injuries police officials said they expect her to make a full recovery and continue to investigate the incident on jan 5 a man with a knife wearing a disguise demanded narcotics at woods pharmacy 130 kingston rd the store clerk complied and the suspect fled a 37-year-old man reported that on jan 6 between 5 and 6 p.m he was approached by a woman near victoria park and danforth who began talking to him and he invited her back to his residence there she removed his wallet from the table she refused to give it back and a struggle ensued until she fled in an unknown direction a 63-year-old man reported that on jan 6 at 10:30 p.m he was near birchmount and kingston road when a man and a woman approached him and demanded his cash and property when he refused he was hit by the man while the woman grabbed his bag and fled a 24-year-old man reported that on jan 7 at 2:55 p.m he was near gerrard and coxwell when a male approached him punched him in the face removed a quantity of cash and fled a 15-year-old youth reported that on jan 9 at around 10 p.m he was in the mcintosh and claremore area when two male approached removed his blackberry and fled a 15-year-old youth reported that on jan 12 around 3:50 p.m he was at victoria park and meadow when six males approached and demanded his cell phone and wallet he handed them over and they fled north on victoria park a 22-year-old woman reported that on jan 13 at approximately 1 a.m she was sexually assaulted by two men at victoria park and danforth the victim did not require medical attention a home on glebeholme was robbed during the day on jan 10 entry was gained by forcing a door and jewelry was taken a man has been charged in a renovation fraud investigation a couple in their 70s entered into a contract to have their brick home refaced and a cash deposit was given the accused continued to ask for money over the following six months to buy material and hire workers the victims handed over $11,000 but no work was ever done on jan 15 matteo de-paola 63 was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000 police believe there may be more victims if you have information call 416-8082100 crime stoppers anonymously at 416-222-tips 8477 online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook in our dec 13 paper we reported on jason porter 37 who is alleged to have contacted single women via online dating websites presented himself as a successful businessman and lured them into potential relationships without their knowledge he allegedly opened bank accounts and applied for credit cards in their names and then defrauded them of large sums of money he has now been arrested and charged with various offences police think there are more victims anyone with information should contact the police at 416-808-1400 crime stoppers anonymously at 416-222-tips 8477 online at www.222tips.com text tor and your message to crimes 274637 or leave a tip on facebook a resident of scarborough road reports that between midnight and 3 p.m on jan 18 entry was gained by forcing a window stolen was a quantity of electronics jewellery and cash get your dog barking up the right tree 3198 danforth avenue danforth pharmacy want to learn how to communicate with your dog pet dog obedience 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·05 jan 24 2012 1/20/12 4:50 pm page 1 tuesday january 24 2012 advertisement beach metro news 5 which of these costly homeseller mistakes will you make when you sell your home 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 beach metro news file photo members of the beach metro cycling team gather before a bike-a-thon to the end of the leslie street spit in 1990 from left rosie marquardt brenda dow brian dow bill maclean valari marquardt joan latimer dianne marquardt and teresa marquardt 1990 a year of ups and downs by sheila blinoff f a tree falls in the beach everybody hears it early in 1990 an inspection of willows along the boardwalk revealed that 32 had to be pruned and two would have to be axed at a march 21 public meeting at adam beck community centre regina gudelis the first woman arborist in the city s forestry department explained that willows have hollow trunks and are not sturdy enough to withstand strong winds gusting off the lake their lifespan is 75 to 90 years and many of the trees were planted in the early 1900s trees that have to be taken down before they are blown down would be replaced with willows grown from cuttings in the city s own nursery there was a poll among residents to decide on the style of new streetlamps for the boardwalk eleven designs were submitted by manufacturers who hoped their product would outshine the rest the original city choice of typical sodium lighting was vetoed by councillor tom jakobek who felt they were too harsh and cold for the boardwalk the new lights would be installed in 1991 and would cost between $500 and $1,000 each in april police were called when a gang of 25 youths invaded malvern s smelt derby at the beach the interlopers roughed up a student and two teachers who went to his aid one teacher was punched and kicked and burned when he passed out and fell into the fire pit and another received a black eye broken nose and chipped tooth on sept 18 the ringleader an 18-year actor who had been a regular on the show degrassi high was sentenced to a year in jail he pleaded guilty to two charges of assault causing bodily harm and one charge of simple assault courtesy of henry bliss sales rep re/max hallmark realty ltd brokerage not intended to solicit properties listed for sale i one of the saddest stories of 1990 was the disappearance of andrea atkinson many local people were among those who searched ravines and woods for the six-yearold her body was found a few days later in the boiler room of the coatsworth crescent apartment building where she lived the building s 18-year-old janitor was later convicted of first degree murder partly on dna evidence and is currently serving a life sentence in august arson at the ymca at 907 kingston road caused $150,000 damage during the night someone broke in stole cash and set three fires the y had been the newspaper s headquarters from 1972 to 1988 and among the relics rescued by firefighters was a singed waterlogged bundle of ward 9 news fearing the building would never open again patrons petitioned the ymca to build a better facility on the site although the outer shell still looks the same the inside building is a vast improvement on the original structure built in the early 1950s with money raised by local residents helen and gordon young who ran a flower store at the corner of kingston and scarborough roads for over 30 years retired and sold the business to relatives and were about to take a trip back to hong kong all those years the store was open seven days a week with the couple spelling each other for lunch and supper breaks gordon s day began at 4:30 a.m with a trip to mississauga to pick up flowers before the shop opened at 9 a.m all day long it s flowers that s all we know now we have to get out and see the other side said helen the couple had two children one a dentist and the other in her final year in medical 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·06 jan 24 2012 1/23/12 11:43 am page 1 6 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2011 in my opinion province needs to allow more public input t here are skeptics who hold the view that they are powerless to influence political change this is not generally true public input is sought at all levels of the political process though the establishment of committees whose job entails listening to people and making modifications to policies and programs the city of toronto has such an input mechanism as does the parliament of canada today the lone exception is the province of ontario following the ontario provincial election last october we found michael prue mpp beaches/east york ourselves in the position of having a minority government this was not new to ontario but from the reaction of premier mcguinty you would think that this was completely new to canadian political life there is a minority parliament yet the governing party has insisted on giving themselves a committee structure which obvi ates the electoral outcome their proposal would be to appoint opposition members to nonvoting chairperson positions to secure majority status the two parties in opposition point out generations of canadian and commonwealth experience which actually reflect the seats that are held i.e less than 50 of the voting members committees are the heart of the legislative process members from all parties are responsible for making every piece of legislation right for the people who elect us the process allows for debate ne gotiation and public consultation mid-january to mid-february is the period when the standing committee on finance and economic affairs travels across the province to elicit opinion and advice from the people of ontario the opinions of more than 200 deputants and nearly as many written correspondents forms the bulk off information used in our annual budget which is tabled in late march because there are no committees struck the essential voice of the people is not being heard government intransigence is lead ing to skeptisism we all need to tell our government that it has an obligation to listen the fact that it is in a minority position is even more reason for it to consider diverse opinions the people of beaches-east york and the people of this province deserve nothing less as your elected representative and as the ndp critic for finance we need to get down to work we have an economy to set right most importantly for the 13 million people to whom we must listen happy new year to all 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 jon muldoon 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 february 7 advertising deadline january 30 at 8 p.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 dog owners need to clean up and choose walkers carefully to residents and dog owners near adam beck school i m writing this letter on behalf of three of my children four times a day five days a week we walk from home to school and back along woodale avenue from bingham to scarborough road the kids have dubbed this route poo alley we do this walk with a neighbour and between us have six kids in tow without fail at least one of us steps in dog excrement one or two times a week it has gotten on shoes pants and hands resulting in tears being late for school and tons of clean up it s on the lawns and the sidewalks and along the perimeter of adam beck school it s there in the winter in the spring summer and fall it has become a predictable factor in our daily lives and it doesn t need to be this is not something new as it has been going on for at least a year and we ve reached a new level of frustration i m not sure who the irresponsible dog owner/walker is but this is not an occasional accident my children wish to pass on a message to whoever is responsible please pick up after your dog don t let your dog poo everywhere says wyatt six years old i stepped in poo on the way to school it was really gross and made me sad says connor six years old poo on the street wrecked my batman shoes it smells bad and it s always there says roarke four years old to all concerned residents keep your eyes open and don t be afraid to speak up and pass on the message that this is not acceptable tanya barrett bingham avenue i have no doubt that anyone who lives in this community or even visits the beach would agree that we are a community with an abundance of dogs and dog walkers we have many responsible knowledgable caring dog walkers who are licensed bonded insured and who abide by the defined bylaws of dog group limits and leash requirements they provide an essential service for many pet owners doing a job that is not an easy one perhaps we don t acknowledge that enough so thanks to them for what you all do and how hard you work and then there are those that shouldn t have anything to do with any animal today i witnessed another episode of a dog walker abusing one of his dogs witnessed by more than myself a chocolate lab had his ears pulled and yanked multiple times on one occasion yelping and was kicked more than once as well none of us saw the dog misbehaving just being a social enthusiastic typical lab today was not the first day i witnessed this particular dog walker mistreating his dogs the lab was never off leash the others never on leash even when walking on the boardwalk his reasoning for pulling the lab s ears was that there is an issue with this dog so that makes it okay to abuse this dog somone else s dog having seen enough i approached him and asked if he was a dog walker his answer was well not really but i do this i walk other people s dogs i asked what kind of training method involves pulling ears kicking and rough handling and said that i suspect the owners had no idea that their dogs were being mistreated it was like some internal switch was activated where in a rage i was told that i better get the f off the beach followed by expletives and threats to my personal safety all of this was said with his fist and face inches from my face this is someone that you are trusting with your dog and keys to your home in the past i have seen dogs slapped punched in the head kicked choked dragged thrown hung in the air by their leash and collar had their faces held down in the sand forced to run full out in a large pack while being pulled behind a bicycle and left in vehicles on hot days in full sun or bitter cold days while other dogs are walked i ve seen 16 dogs jammed in one van 13 dogs stuffed into a toyota corolla this and more by dog walkers yes i confront them yes i report what i see it won t stop until dog owners really check out who is looking after their dog it is the dogs who are suffering and dog owners are none the wiser if you have a dog walker do you really know how your dog is being treated if you re thinking of hiring one don t just take someone else s word check them out perhaps when they don t know you re watching for the reputation of all the great walkers in our community but most importantly for the well being of your own dog all of these dogs that have been abused belong to someone perhaps one is yours finally to those so called dog walkers who are mistreating and abusing our dogs you know who you are ­ and we re watching janice rowley scarborough letters cont d on page 35

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·07 jan 24 2012 1/20/12 12:02 pm page 1 tuesday january 24 2012 beach metro news 7 david van dyke deja views the view is looking northeast at the corner of southwood drive/main street and kingston road demolition and construction had began to erect the norm houghton housing complex run by neighbourhood link support services which was completed in 1994 directly across the street the iconic dip n sip coffee shop remains rumours are swirling that a developer is buying up properties east of dip n sip for a possible condo development do you have a photo you d like to share with deja views please call me at 416 691 4774 www.beachmetro.com check out past deja views at photo beach metro news file photo 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 matthew kellway m.p beaches­east york 155 main street toronto on m4e 2v9 t 416-467-0860 f 416-467-0905 email matthew.kellway@parl.gc.ca office hours · monday 10am-5pm · tuesday 1-8pm · wednesday closed · thursday 10am-5pm · friday 10am-4:30pm ymca we build strong kids strong families strong communities east city ymca nursery school program 2 years to 4 years ymca playing to learn curriculum indoor and outdoor activities nutritious snacks mornings 9:00 a.m 12:00 p.m afternoons 1:00 p.m 4:00 p.m call for appointment and more details east city ymca 907 kingston road 416-694-1159

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·08 jan 24 2012 1/20/12 12:16 pm page 1 8 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 bryan da r bar r le or er st so cit lifelong beacher celebrates century expert legal solutions by janice jones i li 416-686-4699 2234 queen st e by appointment real estate· estates corporate www.bdale.com fall shiatsu therapy valentine special one hour treatment $60 reg $75 · neck and back pain · sports injuries · muscle pain special 1 microdermabrasion 2 juvaderm $69 $100 off second syringe · pre/post menopausal problems · acupuncture available ·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 in november at chester village the taylor family were thrilled to celebrate the100th birthday of the matriarch of the family aldeane taylor nee moore was surrounded by family and friends to mark this incredible milestone aldeane grew up in the beach she and her three siblings went to kimberley public school her uncles owned the moore brothers lumber company which was on gerrard street east for many years she married a local boy frank taylor 19091994 whose father built many beach homes together they had seven children six girls and one boy aldeane has had quite a following of neighbours friends and her children s friends with whom she has shared many recipes household hints and sage advice on life needless to say life was very busy in the taylor home her typical day started very early when she made a huge pot of porridge got frank off to work bundled the children off to school and then started the endless loads of laundry­ originally with a wringer washer she would then start preparation for those who were coming home for lunch she would spend the afternoon baking and preparing supper she basically cooked for a small dinner party of nine every night of the week her baking and cooking were superb often in the evening she would spend hours ironing clothes ­ and even the bed sheets her door was always open to anyone who dropped by for a visit she would always have fresh baked goodies coffee aldeane taylor at her 100th birthday party held at chester village in november and information on the `comings and goings of her family members her dining room buffet proudly displayed cards and pictures aldeane being the nucleus of the family was always sent postcards from her vacationing family often she would have clippings from the local newspaper of pertinent articles which also helped guide the conversation she lived on her own preparing her meals entertaining friends and family until she was 92 years old she moved in with one of her daughters for two years and was able to look after herself and participate in cocktail parties and enjoy the occasional glass of wine unfortunately aldeane fell and broke her hip which forced her to be hospitalized and bed-ridden for many weeks this accident was the cause for her move to chester village we are so blessed to have this amazing woman in our life aldeane received accolades from the queen the prime minister and the mayor on her 100th birthday she continues to live at chester village anticipating frequent visits from her friends her children her 20 grandchildren 32 greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild janice jones is aldeane taylor s daughter and lives in the beach · microdermabrasion · body treatments · facials · aromatherapy massage · spa packages · ear candling · waxing · manicure/pedicure · sunless spray tan · gift certificates 2279 queen st e · 416.698.2944 beautyandthebeachspa.net job stress · managing conflict · improving work performance · developing your career seniors adults · foot care problems children · examinations linda bronicheski b.mus ll.b barrister and solicitor 47 main street at lyall 416-763-6884 www.beachesfamilylaw.com david allison d ch chiropodist corns callous full nail care heel pain warts custom made orthotics 2494 danforth ave #205 above shoppers drug mart west of main street · toronto norman shiffman m.d f.r.c.p cosmetic dermatologist 416 691-4348 open saturdays facial rejuvenation botox restylane acne treatment removal of unwanted spots laser hair removal experience makes the difference botox-2000 treatments laser hair removal-4000 treatments 2533 danforth ave at main 416698-5521 www.torontodermatology.com acorn personal fitness because fitness is personal call to discuss your fitness interests norm spence your news your neighbourhood your ad should be here info ads@beachmetro.com personal trainer specializing in pilates 416 716 2367 normspence@sympatico.ca visit the studio at www.acornpersonalfitness.ca 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 www.beachmetro.com your ad should be here info ads@beachmetro.com studio at victoria park kingston road in-home training available.

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tuesday january 24 2012 beachmetronews 9 professio na ldirecto ry self-governing health professions health holistic therapies wellness psychotherapy abina murphy r.i.h.r spiritual psychotherapist past life regression reiki master lawyers glover associates barristers solicitors notaries real estate family litigation wills estates corporate 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 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 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 · 416-691-5757 beaches optometry clinic www.leslievillefitness.com 416-709-6654 416-693-5611 416-691-3700 queen and woodbine voted best massage therapist 1522 queen st e 416-465-5575 416-694-6767 dr linda chan 951 kingston rd west of victoria park missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca nancy christie m.t.c mindfullness psychotherapy · depression · trauma · anxiety · relationship · creativity · free initial consultation 416-691-3768 david faed dr tyrrell ashcroft dr thien dang-tan omega health fitness art acupuncture chiropractic graston 1089 kingston rd at victoria park www.omegahealthandfitness.com dragonfly therapeutics intuitive reiki treatments workshops sharon madsen hsc rmt woodbine gerrard call 416-737-7717 optometrist criminal lawyer registered massage therapy 690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca barrister solicitor evening weekend appointments available 416-691-1991 647-317-6017 www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca dr david jeong dentist 2107 danforth ave at woodbine subway new patients welcome open saturdays kew beach health clinic naturopathy · homeopathy · clinical nutrition · · matrix energetics · · bowen therapy · catherine allon bsc med psychotherapist personal coach kathryn wright family law mediation 2239 queen street east www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com dr scott dunham kew gardens health group 2181 queen st east suite 305 at lee chiropractor 416-690-6168 awaken to your soul s journey and a more meaningful fulfilling life megan conway rmt crhp associates queen hammersmith open 6 days/wk therapy lounge 416-699-8848 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com massage therapy · reflexology 2245 queen st east · 2nd floor 416-696-1800 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 416-916-7122 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 · stress reduction · psychotherapy · tai chi gentle approaches to change 416-264-8669 www.shirleyruss.com shirley russ bsc ma paul j cahill personal injury lawyer car accidents slips and falls disability claims 220 bay street suite 1400 animal chiropractic dr mark t garbutt d.c certified animal chiropractor urban calm therapeutics stephanie gage rmt cami rahman rmt caitlin mcaulay rmt 1842 queen st east #102 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca 1004 coxwell ave o connor 416-423-2289 416-693-8121 veterinarians john littlejohn d.v.m and associates judy gould ph.d experienced psychotherapist relationship difficulties · anxiety depression · body image concerns physical illness · free consultation mediation separation divorce custody access property support dr linda winter psychologist consultations · therapy individuals · couples over 20 years experience located at queen wheeler linda bronicheski lawyer beaches family law effective resolution of family law matters family mediation susan bellan jen goddard r.m.t neville park health group 2455a queen st east woodbine animal clinic 1905 danforth ave between woodbine coxwell 816 pape ave at danforth 647-991-4225 www.judygould.com 47 main street toronto 416-763-6884 linda@beachesfamilylaw.com 416-999-1727 susanbellanmediator@gmail.com fair agreements · affordable rates 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 416-691-1071 dr linda iny lempert psychologist · psychologue individuals and couples services disponibles en français 47 main street at lyall 416-699-1175 christine kato b sc d.v.m lawyers dashwood dashwood barristers solicitors the law office of shaunna kelly criminal lawyer shaunnakelly.com phone 647-340-6651 fax 416-203-2332 shaunnakelly@gmail.com counselling relationships couples finding your strengths peg earle m.a m.div registered marriage family therapist kato animal hospital 2830 danforth ave east of dawes rd 416-690-2112 416-694-4380 dogs cats pocket pets housecalls available geoffrey j dashwood 961 kingston rd tel 416-690-7222 toronto m4e 1s8 fax 416-690-8738 insurance covered dr lynn wells psychologist practice restricted to the identification of giftedness and to learning problems and disorders in all ages houghton veterinary housecall services vaccines examinations diagnostics palliative care and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home family law lawyer susan t dixon 416-698-9027 peg@pegearle.com www.stephenkingarchitect.com member ontario association of architects 416 694-8181 snider digregorio barristers solicitors notaries 978 kingston road toronto ont m4e 1s9 dr barbara houghton 416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca barrister solicitor notary wills ­ real estate business ­ environmental elders ­ consent capacity 2120 queen street east hammersmith 416-690-1236 647-221-5516 child adolescent and family therapy trauma bullying and addictions youth in conflict with the law sports performance counselling for youth child and adolescent counselling w morris design architectural and interior design consultants design concepts and permit drawings wesley morris arido idc aato dr jody levenbach psychologist children and young adolescents assessment · cbt social skills · parent coaching accounting chartered accountant bert van delft complete financial services for the business owner manager entrepreneur self-employed corporate and personal income tax services tel 416-699-0424 fax 416-699-0285 email info@sdlegal.ca a.h macskimming siegi a schuler ph.d candidate rsw 416-362-7472 siegischuler@aol.com 416-261-9679 www.tokidservices.com 647-891-2603 barristers solicitors notaries public 300 main street o reilly moll forrest life management corporate coaching adr-mediation post architects · building permits · zoning advice · construction services 647-966-6218 mpsquared coaching merrill pierce cca icf 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com will hudson oaa 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 bus 416-270-9898 98 scarboro beach blvd 416-690-3324 denise m f badleycostello family real estate wills business immigration small claims court 2069 danforth ave woodbine chiropractors dr janet d arcy chiropractor www.postarchitecture.com ph 416 694 2566 do you think differently gifted/adhd support coaching school/workplace performance children/adults mary lynn trotter msw rsw 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com ask about insurance coverage taylor design architectural and structural design drawings for building permit applications residential commercial and light industrial renovations additions new buildings and tenant works 416-691-3943 chartered accountant · corporate personal tax · specializing in small to medium business · financial advice 21 st clair avenue east suite 502 william f deneault barrister solicitor notary neville park health group 2455a queen st east michael taylor p eng · 416-316-3248 insured and bcin fully qualified www.taylordesignservices.ca tel 416 962-2186 416-690-6195 416-690-6257 open saturdays physiotherapy beaches health group® yvette sedgewick 2212 queen st e 416-690-2076 kew gardens health group massage therapy · physiotherapy osteopathy · naturopathic medicine · financial services for owner-managed businesses · personal and corporation tax preparation · located in the heart of the beach chartered accountants kriens larose carl a brand barrister solicitor notary 961 kingston rd toronto canada m4e 1s8 tel 416-699-5100 fax 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca dr kelly robazza dr william chan chiropractic acupuncture a.r.t laser 2212 queen st e massage therapy registered massage therapists professional engineering services renovations additions structural design · building permit advanced therapeutics since 1989 kevin oates r.m.t assoc · 416-690-6800 · kriens@krienslarose.com www.krienslarose.com 416-698-5861 john h bjarnason d.c chiropractor 1906 queen st e 1 block east of woodbine now magazine 1398 queen st e east of greenwood ave voted best massage therapist local · affordable 416-200-6300 www.wintaco.com melani norman certified management accountant b math cma accounting issues and systems bookkeeping personal and corporate taxes timothy i.w patrick barrister solicitor www.advancedtherapeutics.ca 416-469-3879 open 7 days finance/insurance instant tax refund personal corporation tax · bookkeeping gst/payroll 2481 kingston rd suite 207 2181 queen st e suite 305 real estate law · p 416-690-0765 · f 416-690-5861 email timothypatrick@bellnet.ca intuitive touch therapies aveda spa massage therapy total urban body therapies signature aveda facials 1912 queen st e 416-690-7082 www.intuitivetouchtherapies.com 416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com at lee call 416-471-0337 certified general accountant an accountant with an affinity for those in the arts and entertainment industry call 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com local in the beach 416-694-2868 beaches wellness centre manoj@actfinance.ca 416-269-2744 physiotherapy at home physiotherapy and rehabilitation services provided in the comfort of your own home treatment covered by most extended health plans emily c larimer bryan r dale barrister solicitor real estate · corporate wills estates dr johanna carlo chiropractor 2277 queen street east at glen manor beaches massage centre zabiullah khaliqi rmt 2212 queen st e at spruce hill 2234 queen st east 2nd floor infolaw@bdale.com www.bdale.com please call ben djuric your trusted insurance agent free quotes fast service auto home insurance 416-556-6832 416-707-2298 www.yourhomephysio.com 416-686-4699 416-698-7070 degen s health group dr wade whitten d.c dr tanya degen d.c cpt dr christina carreau n.d 1092 kingston rd 416-690-5185 occupational therapy services www.wisekids.ca kathryn@wisekids.ca 647-282-1704 wisekids a listing this size in the professional directory is available for only $111 for six issues 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 garry m cass 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 · resource one specializing in small business since 1980 corporate/sole proprietor tax returns bookkeeping services · tax planning financial loan strategies at victoria park beside manchester arms 416-699-5320 · free parking 416-694-4090 roland 416-698-7976 digibiz2007@yahoo.ca

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·10 jan 24 2012 cal 1/20/12 3:41 pm page 1 10 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 community calendar 1853 bni information breakfast at upper beach cafe 1917 gerrard st e 7:30 sharp 9 a.m find out about bni s powerful networking and referral program bring plenty of business cards seating limited rsvp andy kovacs 416-342-7460 andy.kovacs@sunlife.com 20 jan 25 community breakfast at fallingbrook presbyterian church 31 wood glen rd at kingston rd 9-10:30 a.m rev bob faris associate minister at st andrew s church will talk about a christian response to the palestinian/israeli impasse faris has recently returned from the middle east and will discuss efforts to seek a just and lasting peace 20 jan 25 free zumba class at titika active wear 2012 queen st e 7-8 p.m exercise in disguise call to reserve your spot 416-693-1688 20 jan 28 the shakespeare readers read `titus andronicus at the beaches library 2161 queen st e 2-4 p.m have fun reading and listening to shakespeare aloud copies of the play are available admission is free all welcome info 416-393-7703 20 jan 28 cc55 winter carnival at kimberley public school corner main st and swanwick ave 10 a.m 2 p.m bake sale bouncy castle crafts snow sculpting snow bowling toboggan races snow ball throwing and lots more 20 jan 28 midwinter madness white elephant sale at st luke s anglican church 904 coxwell ave at cosburn 10 a.m 2 p.m household items christmas items jewelry china glass pre-owned treasures and much more info 416-421-6878 ext 21 20 jan 29 funday at branch 11 legion 9 dawes rd 1-6 p.m all welcome info 416699-1353 20 jan 29 eat pray skate at kew gardens rink 6:30-7 p.m back by popular demand bring skates we ll supply hot chocolate candles and fun all welcome info karen@beachuc.com 20 feb 1-28 a new inspiration of art exhibition at ida s art studio 21 madelaine ave vic pk/danforth featuring colleen rooney s paintings an innovative mature student with promising quality to launch an art career as a painter info 416-6867384 www.idatong.com 20 feb 4 7th annual yoga-thon at applegrove community complex 60 woodfield rd 1-3:30 p.m stretch yourself through up to 108 salute to the sun sequences led by professional yoga instructors complimentary refreshments bring a water bottle and yoga mat suggested fee $20 in pledges a fee or combination info and pledge forms www.applegrovecc.ca 416461-8143 proceeds support local programs for families and children 20 feb 4 jazz with reflections at st aidan s church queen st e at silver birch 4:30 p.m joe sealey paul novotny and the nathanial dett chorale reception follows all welcome free will offering 20 feb 5 expulsion and memory descendants of the hidden jews a one-hour canadian documentary at the beach hebrew institute synagogue 109 kenilworth ave 2 p.m a discussion follows on the impact of the inquisition s 1492 edict requiring conversion or expulsion of all jews from their 1,500-year-old communities in spain and then from portugal free admission for details on the adult education series life through a jewish lens 20 see www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca feb 6 the healthy home simple truths to protect your family from hidden household dangers at community centre 55 97 main st 11 a.m with clinical holistic nutritionist jane durst pulkys topics your scented laundry acts like a nicotine patch if you would not drink it don t put it on your skin and more info 416-691-1113 20 feb 9 woodbine park community vision meeting at 9 boardwalk dr multi-purpose room 7:30-9 p.m meeting to gather local residents vision for the beautification and improvement of woodbine park north free light refreshments co-hosted by greening ward 32 and the green committee at 9 boardwalk sponsored and supported by ward 32 councillor mcmahon rsvp and info martina greeningward32@gmail.com 20 feb 9 warming up your cold call workshop 6-8 p.m do sales calls leave you gripped with fear learn ways to market within your business niche and redefine a more authentic approach to business development rsvp 416-703-3535 info www.soniabyrne.com 20 feb 11 you can heal your life workshop 1-6 p.m a one-day intensive workshop based on louise hay s bestselling book space is limited rsvp 416-703-3535 info www.soniabyrne.com 20 feb 12 valentine dance fundraiser at r.c.l br 11 9 dawes rd 3-8 p.m with the par 3 show band oldies english scottish irish and country music $15 includes jan 24 business network international 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 now available west columbarium wall niches or call us at 416-691-2965 dinner ham and scalloped potatoes tickets anne 416-259-6863 21 feb 15-march 21 craving change at east end community health centre 1619 queen st e wednesdays 1-3:30 p.m want to change your relationship to food come learn about what can trigger your food cravings and strategies to change problem eating this program is free to people on limited income living in the east end chc catchment program info olivia 416-778-5805 ext 207 before january 31 20 feb 16-march 22 weight no more at east end community health centre 1619 queen st e thursdays 1:30-4 p.m want to learn how to plan meals and control your food portions or learn to grocery shop smarter and get fit this program is free to people on limited incomes living in the east end chc catchment program info jodi 416-778-5805 ext 208 before jan 31 20 feb 17 seniors health fair at applegrove community complex 60 woodfield rd 10 a.m 3 p.m health and active living information for older adults fitness living with chronic illness retirement and travel safety and fraud recreatiion activities cooking and more complimentary lunch tea and coffee info renate 416-461-8143 21 tuesdays live jazz band at royal canadian legion baron byng beaches branch 1/42 243 coxwell ave 1-3 p.m enjoy a hot lunch for $5 on the first tuesday of every month info 416-465-0120 fr east york chapter schizophrenia society of ontario general meeting at toronto east general hospital 825 coxwell ave 7 p.m info 416-691-1740 fr wednesdays free facial cosmetic acupuncture demonstrations this hourlong 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 wednesdays french conversation group 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 rer sponds 416-699-4681 fridays friendly french conversation group at calvary baptist church 74 main st rear entrance lower level 9:30-11:30 a.m all levels welcome don t use it you ll lose it info diana 416-698-6537 fr sundays leslieville farmers market at le papillon restaurant 1001 eastern ave sunday mornings pick up a box of winter vegetables plus a specialty item pre-order at leslievillemarket.com 20 and fellowship for adults is held monday through friday from 11 a.m 1 p.m beginning thanksgiving monday oct 10 and finishing friday may 18 mondays at corpus christi catholic church tuesdays at st john s norway anglican church hosted by st john s and st nicholas anglican church wednesdays at beaches hebrew institute thursdays at st aidan s anglican church hosted by beach united church and fridays at kingston road united church co-hosted with st aidan s anglican church info 416-691-6869 r 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 is open tuesday and thursday mornings 9:30 a.m 12:30 p.m for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between woodbine and victoria park and danforth to the lake donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days enter from parking lot at rear of calvary baptist church main and benlamond info kathie or susan 416-691-2899 e/o beaches library 2161 queen st e ·wednesdays 2 p.m at the movies contemporary and classic films free drop-in ·jan 24 meet the authors max and monique nemni author of trudeau transformed 1944-1965 the shaping of a statesman 7 p.m free drop-in ·jan 28 shakespeare readers 2 p.m titus andronicus part 2 free drop in info 416393-7703 20 relaxation workshops relax your jaw relax your arms monthly stressbusting holistic solutions for tmj or rsi repetitive strain issues workshops and weekly classes to 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 416-406-0054 allies for adults a group for functional adults who appreciate having allies while facing the challenges of life join us in a safe setting for conscious connection to receive emotional support and to learn how to be an ally for others info 416-6940101 r kindergarten registration for children who will turn 4 years old by dec 31 2012 please bring proof of residence child s birth certificate health card and immunization records ·adam beck p.s feb 16 by appointment only info 416-3931682 ·kew beach p.s feb 6 7 and 8 from 1-4 p.m by appointment at 416-393-1810 ·kimberley jr p.s feb 6-9 mon wed thurs 9:30-11:30 a.m 1:30 -3:30 p.m tues 7:30-11:30 a.m 1:30-3:30 p.m info 416-393-1450 for more information visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten 21 free low income tax clinics at community centre 55 97 main st wednesdays from feb 29-march 28 by appointment only info evonne 416-691-1113 fr welcomes new members 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 paul williams 416-699-2518 r st aidan s church queen st e at silver birch ave sunday services are at 8:30 10:30 a.m church school nursery at 10:30 mid-week service wednesdays at 10:30 a.m all welcome 416-691-2222 20 beach united church the heart of the beach located in st aidan s church 70 silver birch rd all are welcome to worship nursery care sundays 10:30 a.m ·jan 29 eat pray skate at kew gardens 6:30 p.m ·feb 4 jazz with joe sealy paul novotny and nathaniel dett choir ·feb 11 knitting for shivering children 10 a.m 416-691-8082 20 beaches presbyterian church 65 glen manor dr s of queen in the heart of the beach 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 416-699-5871 r kingston road united church 975 kingston rd 3 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 r lift info www.kruc.ca 416-699-6091 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 r info 416-698-1105 www.stjohnsrc.ca st john s catholic church choir second tuesday of every month a sensitive way to teach art bod y e for children adults seniors special needs are welcome any is wel com www.idatong.com 416-686-7384 21 madelaine avenue victoria pk danforth ave february is heart health month take care of your heart beach interfaith outreach lunch to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others show your support calvary grace pascoe care centre in conjunction with daily bread food 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.com r fallingbrook presbyterian church 35 wood glen road corner of neighbourhood unitarian universalist congregation 79 hiawatha st s of gerrard w of coxwell our sunday services 10:30 a.m with a separate children s program are for setting aside time and space for reflection and inspiration searching for wisdom and inspiration wherever it may be found sharing what is common between us ­ the human condition listening for the unique truths of each individual visitors and inquirers always welcome in additon to our sunday services we also offer meditation music nights small groups spiritual cinema dances of universal peace and much more www.nuuc.ca 416-686-6809 20 corpus christi church 16 lockwood rd ·masses tuesday-friday 9 a.m saturday vigil 5 p.m sunday 9:30 a.m 11 a.m with children s liturgy info 416-694-0382 corpuschristi@bellnet.ca r 1774 queen st e we 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,

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·11 jan 24 2012 glenn 1/20/12 4:42 pm page 1 tuesday january 24 2012 neighbourhood glenn cochrane s corner around beach metro s 11 melinda drake s news in brief the beach hebrew institute presents the fourth session of its adult education series life through a jewish lens with a screening of the canadian documentary expulsion and memory descendants of the hidden jews sunday feb 5 at 2 p.m the one-hour film tells the story of jews in 15th century spain who were given a choice of expulsion or conversion to catholicism half the community converted and the other half fled the ones who stayed and `converted continued to practise judaism in secret if caught these hidden jews would be severely punished for a first offence and burned at the stake if caught a second time the film was produced in 1996 and features poignant interviews with decendants of the hidden jews in spain portugal israel and the u.s the sephardic/spanish soundtrack includes performances by placido domingo and zubin mehta admission to this event is free the beach hebrew institute is located at 109 kenilworth ave for more information visit www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca or call 416694-7942 the first woodbine park community vision meeting will be held thursday feb 9 at 9 boardwalk dr in the multi-purpose room beginning at 7:30 p.m local residents are invited to come out and share their vision for the beautification and improvement of the north end of woodbine park presenters will include representatives from the city s waterfront parks department the event is cohosted by greening ward 32 and the green committee at 9 boardwalk and is sponsored and supported by ward 32 councillor marymargaret mcmahon it s also free and light refreshments will be available to rsvp or get more information contact martina at greeningward32@gmail.com if you miss the popular farmers markets that proliferate in the spring and summer don t despair the leslieville farmers market is up and running on sunday mornings in the front yard of le papillon restaurant 1001 eastern ave west of coxwell avenue there you can stop by and pick up a market winter box that includes an assortment of vegetables plus a specialty item such as cheese or honey you may pre-order at leslievillemarket.com the winter market will run until sunday may 27 and the spring market will start up on june 3 community centre 55 at 97 main st is the venue for a healthy home presentation simple truths to protect your family from hidden household dangers on monday feb 6 at 11 a.m clinical and holistic nutritionist jane durst pulkys will answer questions such as is that new car smell healthy is fluoride poisonous and what do you mean they don t have to tell us if there are chemicals in our food she will also offer tips on how to get a good night s sleep choose the right household cleaners and figure out what products to avoid the event is free and light refreshments will be served call 416-691-1113 for more information a women s self defence course will be held at community centre 55 in february instructor marilyn walsh a 5th level gold rank in women s self defence will teach you how to create a circle of safety control panic discover ways to distract startle or calm an attacker kick and hit to the attacker s weaker points escape from holds and much more women age 12 and up are welcome the classes will be held tuesdays feb 7 14 21 and 28 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m the cost is $30 and you must register by friday feb 3 for more info call evonne at 416691-1113 beach zumba instructor mary ely-yeager is taking part in a zumba fitness fundraising gala in memory of sonia varaschin the orangeville nurse who was killed in 2009 on saturday feb 4 at st michael s college school 1515 bathurst st the event includes various zumba fitness programs at various prices all funds will be donated to the registered nurses foundation of ontario for establishing a scholarship in memory of sonia everyone is welcome for more information visit inmemoryofsonia.com east toronto baseball association is getting ready for its 2012 season hoping to field 24 teams from t ball to midget here is your chance to step up to the plate and help make it all happen for the young athletes the organization needs sponsors for teams opening day closing day hand out bags and the information/scheduling program for more information on how you can contribute visit or email www.etba.net breech@sympatico.ca sturdy gert says goodbye turdy gert mccurdy had just returned from a visit to her old stomping grounds of red eye and i don t believe she had even set her bags down when she was asked to correct a problem with some of the clientele at the stunted pines saloon and manicure shop down on white plains boulevard she walked in sized up the situation and felled the principal troublemaker with a thunderous forearm smash to the midriff and that was the end to that believe you me on her way out she paused only long enough to introduce her latest romantic conquest a weak-chinned chap named palmer who always followed ten steps behind sturdy and invariably began trembling when she came any closer palmer seems like a nice enough chap but i really don t see a lengthy future for the relationship because i suspect that palmer cannot withstand an uupercut to the chin and that happens to be sturdy s favorite way of showing affection s it is a well known fact within our little group that she really likes you if you have been knocked cold by one of her wallops but she gets cross if you are unconscious for longer than 15 minutes it is not because of the time and effort involved in getting the loser back on his feet she explained to me it s the expense sturdy pointed out that the cost of smelling salts keeps increasing and she really can t afford to keep running around reviving her victims before they become entombed in the snow banks that dot the landscape when winter arrives by the way i happened to glance out the shop window just in time to see palmer being carted off to the train station and i fear that he did not measure up to sturdy s code of conduct he seemed like a nice enough sort of chap and i am sure he will get right back in the middle of the social scene just as soon as his facial wounds heal now that those matters have been cleared up the time has come for me to tell you that sturdy and i and all the other social miscreants that you have encountered in this column are calling it quits speaking for myself it has been a joyous run and one that has been made so thanks to the editorial freedom i have been accorded by sheila blinoff the big boss at beach metro and carole stimmell the editorial chief with whom i worked so closely through the years i learned a great deal from both of them and i hope their patient tutelage has been reflected in the offerings that i have produced over the years and before i leave i wish to thank all the other members of the beach metro staff who always treated me with unfailing politeness whenever i came to them with my inane problems thanks to all of you and my best wishes to carole s successor the well-travelled jon muldoon all the best jon and welcome back to the fold bill maclean s 5 minutes ­ 5 questions for this installment of 5 minutes ­ 5 questions i thought it might be interesting to hear what one of the beach s more popular business owners might say in response i called ed francis the owner of ed s real scoop the popular ice cream shop at 2224 queen st ed was a hard guy to track down ­ even just for five minutes ­ as he runs between his two queen street locations i finally had to leave a message on his cell phone but busy as he was ed found the five minutes to answer my five questions 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ aside from my shop my wife and i love to walk along the boardwalk for food we like il fornello it s a great place for pizza 2 hat or not ­ i am a hat person due to my lack of hair 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ i think i drink wine most often ed admitted he had a preference for pinot noir 4 car truck bike or ttc ­ i generally drive mostly to pick up supplies for the stores but in the nice weather my wife and i like to bike around the area 5 cat or dog ­ cat i grew up with a dog but when i was in my 20s a cat adopted me and i ve been a cat person ever since stray cats tend to find me and because we re still in january with all the good intentions that the new year engenders i decided to ask 6 did you make a new year s resolution and keep it ­ not this year i ve only made one new year s resolution in my life back in my late 20s i made one to quit smoking ­ and kept it i m batting 1000 so i m leaving the game while i m on top then i decided to call one of the several area captains for beach metro news these are the dedicated volunteers who carry car loads of newspaper bundles around to the volunters who distribute the paper door to door bob heighway a retired ibm man who aside from volunteering for us also works as a school crossing guard for the toronto board of education i caught up with him just after his lunch shift 1 your favourite place in the beach ­ the neville park ravine bob lives on neville park that s why we bought the house here bob is also very familiar with neville the wily coyote who prowls the ravine i ve seen him a couple of times lately with the leaves down he s easy to spot 2 hat or not ­ i m a hat person it s not good to get too much sun so i wear a hat for protection 3 beer wine or whiskey ­ i like a glass of rye whiskey never developed a taste for scotch 4 car truck bike or ttc ­ i rely on the car [especially to drop off newspapers but i like walking 5 cat or dog ­ i prefer a dog but not too big i don t want to pick up after a big dog 6 did you make a new year s resolution and keep it ­ no i don t make new year s resolutions if i want to do something i just go ahead and do it keep an eye out for the february 7th 5 minutes ­ 5 questions i m going to shake things up a bit and ask some different questions embrace winter fun community centre 55 s annual winter carnival will take place on saturday jan 28 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m at kimberley public school on main street there will be lots of activities crafts games and food both inside the school gym and weather permitting outside in the snow admission is free beach metro news file photo

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12 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 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 the main menu perfectly pleasing pasta what s for dinner a question like this 1/2 cup 125 ml pitted olives sliced asked at the witching hour ­ anywhere jan main 1/4 cup 50 ml capers from 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm when hunger is is an author generous pinch of hot pepper flakes sharp and tempers are frayed ­ can cause cooking instructor or hot sauce 1 can 6 oz 130 g tuna packed in water despair the cook may frantically search and caterer 1/2 lb 250 g italian sausage cooked for take-out telephone numbers or take a 416-265-8445 and sliced refrigerator inventory 1 cup 250 ml freshly grated asiago if you have some basic ingredients you or parmesan cheese can be a star fortunately pasta dishes are universally popular the versatility of the sauces meets the demands of carnivores in large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat stir in vegetarians and limited budgets inventive sauces can be win onion garlic and leeks cook covered for five minutes or until ners for the frazzled cook who needs dinner ready in less than onions are softened stir in tomatoes tomato paste wine sugthirty minutes the following recipes have saved me ar basil thyme salt and pepper bring sauce to the boil reduce heat to simmer and stir in bacon olives capers and hot pepper basic ingredients sauce simmer about 15 minutes meanwhile cook pasta acextra virgin olive oil cording to package directions drain then ladle pasta into servcooking onions ing bowls and top with a generous spoonful of sauce accompaleeks ny with a bowl of grated cheese note if you wish additional promushrooms optional tein the tuna or sausage could be added rapini broccoli or spinach winter green pasta sauce garlic preferably local not chinese 28 oz 796 ml can diced tomatoes if you are seeking ideas for the dinner menu check out the dried herbs such as basil oregano tarragon and thyme vegetable aisle in the grocery store what looks appealing fresh salt and fresh black pepper and vibrant could set your taste buds tinkling this is a creative pasta or if you prefer couscous rice barley way of incorporating more vegetables and flavour into our vitolives amin and fibre starved diet capers 1 bunch rapini washed 1 bag or bunch fresh spinach washed canned tuna bacon or ham optional cheese parmesan asiago or cheddar optional 1/4 cup 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 2 leeks washed and sliced pasta sauce with mediterranean flavours the base for this recipe is a homemade tomato sauce if you 3 cloves garlic minced are in a pinch you can use bottled tomato sauce but jazz it up 1 cup 250 ml sliced mushrooms with the additional ingredients rotini or penne pas are both 2 tsp 10 ml dried tarragon ta good choices for this sauce although you can substitute a dif1/2 cup 125 ml chicken stock or white wine ferent pasta or grain if you wish this sauce makes a wonderful 1/2 cup 125 ml whipping cream topping for pizza 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt 1/4 tsp 1 ml fresh black pepper basic tomato sauce parmesan cheddar or asiago cheese 1/4 cup 50 ml extra virgin olive oil you will need two large saucepans one for the sauce and one 1 onion chopped for the pasta fill pasta pot with salted water and bring to boil 1 leek cleaned and sliced meanwhile chop the tough ends of the rapini and discard 3 cloves garlic minced coarsley chop and add rapini to large saucepan with about 1/2 1 can 28 oz/796 ml diced tomatoes cup 125 ml water arrange spinach on top bring to boil and 1 can 5 oz/142 ml tomato paste cook about two minutes drain when cool enough to handle 1/4 cup 50 ml dry red or white wine or chicken stock press out extra moisture and discard coarsely chop rapini and 1 tsp 5 ml granulated sugar spinach set aside cook pasta in simmering water in the veg1 tsp 5 ml basil etable saucepan heat oil over medium high and cook leeks gar1/2 tsp 2 ml thyme lic and mushrooms covered about five minutes or until vegeta1/2 tsp 2 ml salt bles are softened stir in tarragon rapini and spinach cook stir1/4 tsp 1 ml fresh black pepper ring about one minute stir in chicken stock whipping cream additions salt and pepper cook stirring about two minutes drain pasta 6-8 strips cooked bacon coarsely chopped and toss with winter vegetable sauce serve with cheese specializing in hors d oeuvres and party platters 263 coxwell avenue 416-406-2-406 · pizza · wings · meatballs · chili · panini · wraps · lasagna and much more delivery pickup i also do catering 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 don t forget your special someone on valentine s day tuesday february 14 show your support bottoms up vegas wine dine italian style to local businesses by letting them know you saw their ad in beach metro news and by recommending them to others vegas has always had a strong italian connection the rat pack led by frank sinatra and dean martin had a huge influence as did many of the italian mobsters of yesteryear as a result that european flavour remained and today italian fare is one of the most dominant foods offered in sin city they cover everything from `old world rustic to upscale modern elegance on a recent trip there i checked out a few for old world charm check out piero s www.pieroscuisine.com near the convention centre lavishly decorated like a luxurious private men s club this awardwinning dining staple has been dishing out authentic italian fare to actors star athletes and musicians for the last 30 years many of the rat pack used to frequent the place and it was used in the robert deniro/joe pesci movie casino chef gilbert fataz utilizes only fresh ingredients to create the extensive food menu with such signature dishes as osso bucco servings are large and tasty while the 200-plus-label wine list 35 offerings by the glass is a wine spectator award of excellence winner you never know who ll be sitting at the table next to you for elegant italian dining check out bacio www.troplv.com/dining/bacio in the tropicana chef carla pellegrino has a flair for letting food speak yet complimenting it with delicate savoury ac edward finstein a.k.a the wine doctor wine writer educator judge consultant 416-269-7963 winedoctor@sympatico.ca www.winedoctor.ca lunch sandwich special with soup or salad monday to friday 11 am 3 pm except holidays only $7.95 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 cents fresh ingredients and herbs as well as esthetic presentation elevate the experience to delicious dishes like veal marsala and pasta with clams and garlic sing not an extensive food menu but everything is done to perfection yummy desserts too the short wine list all italian is well-chosen to match the food there are 11 wines available by the glass the clean pristine décor adds to this wonderful dining experience `bacio means kiss and you ll feel like you ve been pecked on the cheek with gastronomic pleasure at this delightful italian eatery if you re a lover of seafood italian-style then look no further than bartolotta www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/bartolotta in the wynn award-winning chef paul bartolotta creates traditional gift certificates are always available private and corporate tastings available upon request italian coastal dishes with fresh fish and seafood flown in daily from the mediterranean the savoury spaghetti con vongole is fab as is the crispy buttery branzino that melts in your mouth homemade pastas and other classic italian specialties deliver as well desserts like the ligurian lemon cake will have you singing pagliacci dine at a private cabanna around a limpid pool or indoors either way heavenly food a great wine selection and impeccable service will guarantee a gastronomic feast for all looking for a hip new happening italian wining/dining experience in vegas the place to go is d.o.c.g www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/taste/restaurantcollection/d-o-c-g.aspx it s named after a category of italian wine called denominazione di origine controllata e garantita or the highest level of italian wine origin chef scott conant was inspired to create this casual upscale wine bar/eatery in the glitzy new cosmopolitan excellent pizza homemade pasta mouth-watering steaks and chops compliment the extensive high-end wine list numerous small dishes allow diners to try or share many offerings the flaky stromboli stuffed with smoked mozzarella and salami will have you kissing your fingers and saying bellissima rustically modern and bustling from the moment it opens it is the place to wine dine 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·13 jan 24 2012 food 1/20/12 11:40 am page 1 tuesday january 24 2012 beach metro news 13 garden views y gardening gene is itching and making me long for the smell of earth and colours other than grey and while i m sure seed companies know this because it s just about now that the catalogues start pouring in bright pictures and tantalizing descriptions of wonderful new variety glorious mass of tropical-looking flowers excellent heavyyielding and disease resistant that last one s a carrot not a chicken in these pre-spring days anything seems possible of course i can grow a canna from seed a peony too and why not try astilbe seeds are a fraction of the cost of a plant after all well i m old enough to recognize the warning signs i m getting an attack of seedmania and had better put the catalogues aside and lie down in a dark room for a while and while i m there i can meditate on my gardening sins buying way more packs of seeds than i can cope with ordering seeds of plants that take forever to come up and even longer to bloom starting seeds and forgetting to water them and so on m dealing with seedmania in the dead of winter baby steps the fact is seeds mary fran are a bargain one mcquade pack is probably is a hobby gardener enough for two city and freelance writer gardeners and you can get interesting varieties that you won t find growing at the local garden store the downside is that like babies they need the right care and environment but again like babies it s a wonderful experience to grow something yourself from seed being a seed klutz i asked sandra pella head gardener at the toronto botanical garden for advice on starting plants from seed the big question when to start think mid-march for heat-loving plants later or even directly in the ground for cool-weather types the basic basic mistake is planting the seeds too deeply sandra warned cover seeds with a layer of soil as thick as one-third of the seed s height tiny little seeds really only need to be pressed into the earth with a flat piece of wood or the flat bottom of a jar they should also have good contact with the soil she added so pressing them in firmly serves a second purpose seeds don t need a fancy home by the way do what sandra does use any clean 8 to 10 cm inch pots or even yogurt containers with holes in the bottom and be sure to put fresh clean soil in there to keep the green babies free of disease warm and bright keep seeds consistently moist but not wet was her next piece of advice to keep them from floating around when you water use a small watering can with a rose attached in gardening language a rose is that spray thing with holes that fits over the end of the spout a spray bottle also works heat and light were next on her list room temperature ­ 18°-24° c ­ is just fine light can be a little tougher a window with full sun is great but if you don t have that go for artificial lights if you do grow under lights be ready to raise them or lower the seeds as you go along a good distance is about 30 cm from the tops of the baby plants skip the fertilizer until the first true leaves appear sandra told me the very first pair are seed leaves and don t count use a very weak solution so the plants don t burn note to newbies fertilizer that s too strong gives plants the equivalent of diaper rash out they go with the little critters happily growing there s just one last step hardening off that s more garden talk for getting seedlings used to outdoor conditions three to five days in a cold frame should do it she said don t have a cold frame rig one from a shallow box covered with glass or clear heavy plastic or search the web for instructions after that you can plant the greenies in the garden just keep as much earth around their roots as possible when you take them out of their starter pots on the child side in defence of exhausted mothers everywhere i do not consider myself a vain woman i have wash and wear hair could never be described as a fashion di christine va nor do i have a lot of yerrill time energy or ­ heck i ll admit it ­ money for fancy makeup nails and the like with that said i occasionally walk by a mirror glance into it and wonder who is that poor exhausted middle aged woman then i sigh and realize it s me i remember a famous quote by my favourite columnist the late erma bombeck she once wrote seize the moment remember all those women on the titanic who waved off the dessert cart i live more by that motto than the it s better to look good than to feel good motto and i can prove it i have provided following a list of what our family did/accomplished/completed in one typical insanely busy week last year celebrated the rational one s birthday finished fifth in the hurdles `swam up to cubs ate dinner with 80 of our closest scouts canada friends and family voluntarily served barbecued burgers to 300 public school kids and their families at a school event re-sodded the grass hit a homerun passed level six swimming bough tickets to see r.e.m in concert got the car repaired walked the dog 21 times worked 40 hours each parent met a russian mobster when he jumped the line at starbucks helped a little old lady onto the streetcar got environmentally friendly and switched to the ttc and gave up environmentally friendly transportation when i loaded my kids into the minivan to drive across town to play three on three hockey we set up the spare bedroom for my mom s grandma s coming visit washed eight loads of laundry so my mother wouldn t think my life was out of control picked up mom from the airport in rush hour watched my youngest son score eight goals at three on three hockey picked up a pound of coffee at the new starbucks at 9:59 pm whew watched my eldest play three on three with kids who were old enough to be shaving and he did great got the tire on the minivan replaced set an appointment with the allergist delivered my son to a birthday party and took the other son shopping for `skinny jeans ­ what are they we picked up groceries drove to the cottage cut up a tree that had landed on the cabin in a thunderstorm we went swimming went tubing went tubing again had a campfire went fishing unsuccessfully tried to teach the kids to water ski had a barbecue cleared stumps cleaned up the beach raked paths and taught our kids to drive a fishing boat watched a movie played a board game lost in poker completed a project on mesopotamia that i didn t even know he had to complete attended a hockey parents party dropped off mom with my sister donated time to the community centre coached a game of baseball went to the r.e.m concert tidied up the house looked at the calendar for next week hugged my kids a bunch of times kissed my husband a bunch of times and went to bed after learning she had a terminal illness erma bombeck wrote a great column titled if i had my life to live over most poignant on the list was i would have sat on the grass with my kids and worried less about grass stains i don t want to wish for a `do-over i ve earned every dark circle and wrinkle but that s not old age that s living and i m loving nearly every minute of it don s day care full time openings available conveniently located on bellefair avenue north of kew gardens contact daycaredon@rogers.com for inquiries and an information package

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·14 jan 24 2012 child 1/20/12 12:24 pm page 1 14 beach metro news tuesday january 24 2012 bernie fletcher s reel beach movies made in east toronto beaches suzuki school of music the internationally successful suzuki method allows children to experience the joy of music making in a caring environment we offer and the winner is wards season is here the oscar nominations are out and the red carpets are ready to roll for the academy awards on february 26 try this quiz to test whether you ve been watching way too many old movies 1 her life is a rags-to-riches tale little gladys marie smith liked to ride her bike down university avenue her mother pushed her on to the stage to support the family she went on to fame and fortune in hollywood the first of three canadian women in a row to win the best actress oscar `america s sweetheart spearheaded the movement to establish the academy awards she never forgot her humble roots to boost wartime morale in may 1943 photo below she visited the real `bomb giris at the massive geco general engineering co munitions plant south of eglinton avenue near a warden we know this silent screen star better as 2 this toronto-born engineerturned-actor attended winchester p.s and became the patriarch of the first family to win oscars over three generations 3 a kew beach boy who grew up to direct movies which won 12 oscars including best picture of 1967 he received the irving g thalberg memorial award in 1999 for his contributions to the art of cinema 4 born in toronto in 1929 this acclaimed actor and great-grandson of a prime minister is long overdue for an oscar after winning a golden globe last week it won t be beginner s luck if this is his year to shine 5 a lot of great movies have been filmed here in toronto can you match these quotes with the oscar-winning piano violin cello new toddler and parent class movie a i m as mad as hell and i m not going to take this anymore b how do you like them apples c give em the old razzle-dazzle d snap out of it e be afraid be very afraid f mister hart here is a dime take it call your mother and tell her there is serious doubt about you ever becoming a lawyer g at niagara falls put em up nazi 6 few people know his name but this toronto musician has won 3 oscars 7 bonus round he graduated from malvern c.i in 1958 and has won 5 daytime emmys as a game show host who is and the envelope please answers on page 35 please contact ines pagliari director 416-726-5729 musically enriching lives in the beach since 1994 french montessori school · broadview and mortimer 416-467-1618 · kingston road and fallingbrook 416-690-9305 part time and full time programs available planting the seed for the future broad view 18 month-old to 5 1/2 year old learning through play 18 mo 2.5 years old ­ tues thurs am 2.5-3.5 years old ­ mon wed fri am 975 kingston road kingston road united church 3.5-5 years old ­ mon wed fri pm 416-690-9935 now accepting enrollment for 2011-2012 www.beachesco-op.com become a part of your child s preschool journey www.easttorontovillage.com honour roll tutors only $25/hour we come to you e mc the teenage tutors tm free consultation call noelle 416 459-5618 photo archives of ontario homework help kindergarten to grade 8 advertising school for youth by bill maclean howard chang and his colleagues at top drawer creative eye on business bmn nov 15 pg 13 are launching an initiative for young people interested in the ad biz called adventure it s an opportunity for students age 13 to 15 to learn about the advertising business while working on an actual realworld campaign chang has lined up a `mystery client who has offered to let the kids re-brand one of the client s products and create a marketing campaign to advertise it to the general public in week one of the project students will be given an overview of the agency experience and have the opportunity to choose between design and copy writing project management and account or branding and strategy in week two the participants will meet and brainstorm with the client then break off into their various groups to work on the project then in the final week the students will present their finished ideas to the client and have a general session with marketing magazine editor tom gierasimczuk and learn how the client will implement their plans if you or your child might be interested in learning more about the exciting world of advertising then this is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic agency that s located right here in the beach at 2216 queen st e there will be posters up soon but in the meantime you can contact nicole at top drawer creative by calling 416-462-1570 or email her at nicole@topdrawercreative.com.

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·15 jan 24 2012 child 1/20/12 12:29 pm page 1 tuesday january 24 2012 beach metro news 15 bill maclean s eye on business o you crave the elegant traditions of afternoon tea as served in the king eddy or sutton place but can t get away in the middle of the afternoon now you can bring that elegance to your home or place of business thanks to beach business tea celebrations owned and operated by sharilene rowland tea celebrations takes the stress out of making your way downtown while allowing you to treat your friends or co-workers to a traditional english tea there is a desire for socializing that is wistful not work-fuelled that is simply a great time with good friends said rowland i adore the formalities and rituals of afternoon tea as the format embodies elegance and tradition tables are set with gleaming china servers deliver personally selected tea and ensure that the three-tiered trays of pastries scones devon cream and sandwiches are dazzling and delicious best of all they will whisk everything away and tidy up afterwards prices range from a reasonable $25 to $20 per person for more information or to reserve a tea party call sharilene at tea celebrations 416-6911513 or visit www.teacelebrations.ca · a brand new child care centre has opened in the quarry plaza teach me to fly with spaces for the children of up to 65 families in the area has been the labour of love of owners eloise morrison and darien list for the past year as they worked hard to create the centre they and their 15-member staff are looking forward to serving the children of the beach and west scarborough we are extremely proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to providing none other than quality child care that parents and children can depend on said morrison we hope that you will join us in celebration of a child care facility in our wonderful community to find out more about teach me to fly drop around to the quarry plaza 2560 gerrard st e unit 101 or call 416628-4608 · dr tanja degen has returned to degen s health group the founder of this beach-based chiropractic centre spent the last four years in california directing a personal training certification program in partnership with the national academy of sports medicine in the u.s dr degen is also very much an athlete and while in california joined the los angeles triathlon club teaching as well as competing with professional and amateur athletes now back in the beach dr degen is anxious to inspire her clients to take action for their well-being promoting healthy permanent lifestyle changes to find out more visit the degen health d group offices at 1092 kingston rd just east of victoria park or call 416-6995320 · menchie s a chain of self-serve frozen yogurt stores has a new location in the beach at 1985 queen st east near bellefair franchise owner krystine renwick reports that the grand opening on jan 21 was a huge success our guests have already embraced us she said and this grand opening was a way for us to thank our fans as well as invite new guests into the store patrons get to help themselves to more than 100 rotating flavours of yogurt ­ from cake batter to green apple tart peanut butter to piña colada ­ with more than 70 toppings from nuts and fruit to candies and hot sauces menchie s is also very involved in local school fundraising and education incentive programs drop in and sample some of the many yogurt delights at menchie s 1985 queen st e 416-698-7699 for more information visit www.menchies.com · fixer on the roof the beach roofing company owned and operated by trish duncan recently won $10,000 in the take off with american express contest sponsored by american express as part of the package duncan also won a meeting with jordan banks managing director of facebook canada to learn how social media can help optimize her business this contest was all about social media said duncan it s how we reach our customers and service our customers we utilize a sophisticated social marketing campaign and plan to use the money to acquire new technology and training to further improve our service fixer on the roof is just two years old but has grown rapidly to become one of the best and most recognized roofing contractors in the gta the company s digital video roof assessment is a boon to customers for more information on fixer on the roof call 647-350-1222 or visit www.fixerontheroof.com · dale jones is a certified foot reflexologist who has recently opened soleitude a treatment studio at 2349 queen st e near balsam avenue jones a life-long beacher is accepting new clients by appointment you can find out more by calling 416-451-5042 or emailing jonesco@rogers.com he also has testimonials on his facebook page · noelle georgeff has come up with a great idea to help children and teenagers in the beach area in her attempt to encourage teenagers to prepare themselves to enter the workforce she has set up a tutoring program that sees the teens assist grade school students with their studies the teenage tutors are a group of honour roll malvern students age 17 and 18 who are available to offer help to grade eight students in all subjects it only costs $25 an hour ­ and they will come to you it s a win-win situation for both the teens who learn quality mentoring skills and the grade schoolers who are more apt to listen and learn from their older peers for more information about the teenage tutors or to book one for your child call 416-459-5618 a website ­ www.theteenageturors.com ­ is under construction and should soon be up and running respect · resourcefulness · responsibility fully accredited montessori program full-day casa 2 years 8 months ­ 5 years elementary grades 1 ­ 6 extended childcare extracurricular programs now accepting applications for 2012/13 www.kewparkmontessori.com 79 hiawatha road 416 694-6273 a small school with big ideas ward 9 co-operative playschool · preschool children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age · monday to friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm · registered early childhood educators · walks to st denis and balmy beach schools 70 silver birch avenue church of st aidan 416-698-4179 www.ward9playschool.ca spaces available parent action on drugs 1-877-265-9279 kids help phone 1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca national eating disorder information centre 416-340-4156 or nedic.ca fixer on the roof s trish duncan won $10,000 and a meeting with the managing director of facebook canada in an american express contest leroux froebel bilingual school · programs for children 18 months to 12 years · early reading math french · music and creative activities · children walked to/from adam beck williamson rd st johns and kimberley schools 72 main street in calvary baptist church at main st benlamond healthy earth visit us at www.healthyearthschool.com k thanu yo with your support we have helped to build two schools in africa our work globally continues we re off the grid we have gone green with bullfrog power ­ clean reliable electricity some schools may imitate our curriculum but we re the real thing a reputation built on years of excellence proudly serving the beach since 1992 416.690.5969 e-mail healthyearthschool@rogers.com services · nursery school · junior kindergarten · senior kindergarten · grade 1 · after school tutoring grades k-6 now accepting registrations · one to six ratio · individual guided reading program · writing skills · math · science · global awareness · theatre and music inspiration is the key to learning enriched kindergarten bilingual nursery school · small teacher/child ratio · highly skilled teachers · arts and crafts · cognitive · music · drama · french · global awareness www.lerouxfroebel.com 416-698-1923 2206 queen street east

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