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Guildwood News & Views

President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GVCA Annual General Meeting . . . 3

Guildwood Churches Invite You . . 5

Candy Cane Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Faces of the Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Update on Cultural Precinct for . . 8Guildwood Park Property

Craft Sale and Tea Shop at . . . . . 8 Livingston Lodge

Livingston Lodge Donation . . . . . 9

Guildwood Village Calendars . . . . 9

Guildwood Cookbooks . . . . . . . . . 9

Garden Tour Thank You . . . . . . . . 9

Living Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Village Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Scarborough Centre for . . . . . . . 13Healthy Communities

Extendicare Guildwood Bazaar . 13

John McKay, MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Christmas at Cedar Ridge . . . . . . 15

Paul Ainslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Guild Renaissance Group . . . . . . 17

Sheridan Nurseries Christmas . . 19Celebration

Guildwood Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Church of the Holy Trinity Bazaar 21

And They Went Walkabout . . . . . 23

Introducing Online Police . . . . . . 25Reporting

Drop in for Coffee at Holy Trinity 25

Health and Welness Fair . . . . . . . 25

All About Laurier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Oeno Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Around Guildwood . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Please check the GVCA websitewww.guildwood.on.ca for information updates between newsletters.

News & Views is available incolour on our website

Emerald Ash Borer ThreatensGuildwood’s Trees

Guildwood Village is a

neighbourhood known

for its many trees.

Unfortunately, approximately

80% of those trees belong to the

Fraxinus genus – they are ash

trees that are susceptible to the

invasive insect known as the

emerald ash borer (EAB) which

poses a serious threat to

Toronto’s urban forest.

The EAB is an introduced

pest from Asia that feeds on and

kills ash trees by cutting off their

flow of water and nutrients as it

feeds underneath the bark. All

species and sizes of ash trees

are susceptible. Mountain ash

(Sorbus spp.), which is not a true

ash, will not be affected. If a

tree has become infested with

EAB, mortality will result,

usually within two to three years.

In North America, the beetle

was initially discovered in 2002

in Michigan and southwest Ontario, with

the first infestations in Toronto occurring

in 2007. It is estimated that Toronto will

lose nearly all of its 860,000 ash trees to

EAB by 2017 – a number which repre-

sents 8.4% of canopy cover over both

public and private land.

While infested ash trees will succumb

to the pest, it is possible that healthy ash

trees that are not yet infested may bene-

fit from treatment. At the present time,

TreeAzin™ is the only product regis-

tered for use in Canada against EAB. In

some cases, treatment may be able to

slow or prevent infestation in individual

trees. To learn more about TreeAzin™

or find a licensed applicator in your area,

please visit www.bioforest.ca.

Homeowners can also choose to treat

city-owned trees on the road allowance

in front of their home. Treatment will be

regulated by a service agreement, and

will be at the homeowner's expense.

Homeowners may hire contractors

bound by an agreement found at:

www.toronto.ca/trees/pdfs/contractor_services_agreement_information.pdf.

If you have an ash tree in your yard,

LEAF (Local Enhancement &

Appreciation of Forests) recommends

that you begin by educating yourself

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Executive Committee

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harry Spindel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 [email protected]

Past President . . . . . . . . . . . .Timo Puhakka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 2755Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Stratford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 2755Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Whitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 2755Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 2755

Coordinators and Members at LargeWebmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Macklin . . . . . [email protected] Coordinator . . . . .Reg Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 410 2755

[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audrea Douglas/Elaine Binning . . . . . .416 410 2755News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Baribeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 264 4527

[email protected] at Large Shelley Angus Andy Douglas Audrea Douglas

Sean Gale Anne Marie Johnson Donna Milovanovic Mark StratfordBruce Villeneuve Kathleen Wolfe

Community Volunteers for Specific Activities Distribution Coordinator . . .Gerard Baribeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416 264 4527Guildwood Day . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Stratford & Mark StratfordSigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom ReimerEnvironment/Clean Team . .Lutchman Singh

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President’s Message

It has been a very busy few months since

our last edition of News & Views. I’d like

to bring you up to date on a few of our

most important issues.

Guild Inn RedevelopmentAs you know by now, Centennial

College has attempted to change its

original proposal for the Guild Inn

Park. Not part of the agreed-to plan

with the City, was the addition of a con-

dominium development to replace the

hotel concept. As reported in various

media, Centennial’s new idea is to pur-

chase some of the Guild Inn site

acreage for a yet unnamed real estate

developer. The funds generated from

the condo portion of the site could

fund further development on site for

the College.

After a meeting with the senior staff

and the Chair Board of Governors of the

College at the end of May, I reported

back to the GVCA Executive that we

were told condos would be the only way

Centennial would proceed and; in fact,

the President said that if the community

refused to accept condos, the College

would walk away from the project. They

were told that the community would not

accept this idea, and had made itself

clear when the Windmill project men-

tioned a condo hotel concept, no condos

were acceptable.

The policy of the GVCA has always

been that the park land and the Guild Inn

site is to be used in the public interest,

with no permanent residences of any

kind. To ensure that the Executive

Committee of the GVCA was represent-

ing its members and the community, we

undertook a random survey one recent

weekend. The results were very clear ‒

the community does not want condos

and didn’t see the need to have a meet-

ing to “discuss” this option. The commu-

nity wants a restaurant, pub and banquet

facilities. The survey results and details

are available on our website at

www.guildwood.on.ca.My thanks go out to our volunteers,

who gave up their weekend time and

especially to Dr. Spindel, who wrote the

survey.

I do not understand the

College’s position given that the

community has spoken in no

uncertain terms.

Our City Councillor, Paul Ainslie,

has given Centennial College until

October 31 to go back to their original

proposal or face being in breach of their

original agreement. Councillor Ainslie

plans to issue a new request for propos-

als for the site after the October 31 dead-

line if the College maintains its current

position. The new RFP would be for a

restaurant and banquet facilities only.

We applaud this action.

TRCA TrucksWe have agreed to have quarterly meet-

ings with senior staff from the Toronto

Region Conservation Authority. The

GVCA will continue to monitor the

progress of the Meadowcliffe project

and await the work that needs to be done

at the bottom of our own bluffs, slated to

begin sometime in 2012.

The AnemometerCouncillor Ainslie brought forward a

motion to the Executive Committee of

City Council last month, asking that

Toronto Hydro be directed to remove the

anemometer from our lake. This motion

was sent to City staff for study and

implementation. We are waiting to see

the outcome.

Representatives of the GVCA and

other concerned citizens spent most of a

day waiting to make representations, but

the motion was not debated by the com-

mittee. We thank those volunteers who

gave up a day on our behalf.

Good NewsAs you will see by reading the rest of our

newsletter, there are also many exciting

and good news items happening in our

village. While we can’t possibly speak

for all of the community, our aim is to

ensure that we regularly “measure the

pulse” of our neighbors and friends and

use that as our guide on matters that

effect all of us. Your personal views are

always welcome.

Respectfully,Harry Spindel

President

The Guildwood VillageCommunity AssociationAnnual General Meeting

will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012

7:00 p.m. at Church of the Holy Trinity,

Guildwood, 85 Livingston Road


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Guildwood Churches Invite You to WorshipChurch of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood

(Anglican)85 Livingston Road

(southeast corner of Guildwood Parkway)Sunday Worship at 8:00 and 10:30 a..m.

n Sunday, November 6 ‒ We begin our 50th Anniversary

celebrations with a visit by The Most Reverend Fred Hiltz,

Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (8:00 and 10:30 a.m.)

n Sunday, December 4 ‒ Bishop Patrick Yu, Area Bishop

for York-Durham will preach at the 10:30 service

n Sunday, December 18, 4:00 p.m. ‒ Carol Service

n Saturday, December 24 ‒ Christmas Eve services at

7:00 and 11:00 p.m.

n Sunday, December 25 ‒ Christmas Day service at

10:00 a.m.

416 261 9503

www.trinityguildwood.homestead.com

Guildwood Village Presbyterian Church

140 Guildwood Parkway

(at Livingston Road)

n Wednesday, December 21 ‒ The Longest Night ‒

A service of prayer and healing ‒ 7:30 p.m.

n Saturday, December 24 ‒ Christmas Eve ‒

Lessons and Carols at 7:00 p.m.

Late Night Communion at 11:00 p.m.

n Sunday, December 25 ‒

Christmas Day Worship at 11:00 a.m.

416 261 4037

www.guildwoodchurch.ca

The Gates of GuildwoodThanks to a long time resident of Guildwood, our Gates of Guildwood are being saved from rusting away. Bill Tobin has been

spraying the deteriorating gates with the rust control spray donated by Jim of Krown Rustproofing, 195 Westney Road, South

Pickering. Many thanks Jim.

The GreatGuildwood

Candy Cane HuntSaturday, December 10

1-3 p.m. at the Guild Inn

Please join us for our 6th annualCandy Cane Hunt.

This is a free event ‒just bring a non-perishable

food donation. Hot chocolate and candy canes for all

boys and girls.Thank you to our sponsors:

valu-mart, GVCA, andCouncillor Paul Ainslie


How to Choose an Agent? Ask What Others Thought…

Dear Kim:

Thank you for guiding me through one of life's major changes. After 40 years in the same big house I

was feeling a bit daunted by all that would be required to make a move to a smaller, more manageable

place. I had to choose whereabouts to live, what type of home and in what price range, prepare and sell

my house and navigate through bridge financing so that I did not need to move all of my stuff out of one

place and into another in one day. Always you were quick to return my calls and give advice about it all

(and more!) when asked. After I had chosen my new place you made my house sale an exciting (but

not too precarious) adventure, pricing it realistically and getting over asking price with multiple offers in

the first week. I am grateful for your professional yet understanding services and I'm happy with my

new home!

Sincerely,

Joyce


Making my way up the front

steps of the Petite residence, it

is hard not to take notice of the

manicured shrubs and a wild bunch of

geraniums overflowing from a clay

planter, all the telltale signs of an avid

green thumb. As Chesley and Anne

usher me into their home, a coffee table

covered in books and magazines gives

away another great passion of this

friendly couple. When Anne tells me that

they have been married for 59 years, I

am enticed by how much a couple can

witness and accomplish in such a space

of time. I brace myself for a dynamic

interview and that is exactly what I get.

Anne and Chesley crossed paths while

both working at the Fisheries Research

Board of Canada in St. Andrew’s, New

Brunswick. Anne was summer student,

working as a technician, even though her

background was in Medical Entomology

and Pararsitology. Chesley was an engi-

neer studying and designing heavy duty

fishing equipment. From there, the pair

moved to Montreal where they thrived

on the city’s culture and character for 13

years. If it were up to Anne, she would

not have left the eclectic hub she had

come to call home; but in 1966, Chesley

landed a job with Rohm & Haas in West

Hill and the pair relocated to their house

on Guildwood Parkway.

Anne began teaching at Don Mills

Junior High and it was here that she

came to truly love teaching Science to

young people. Anne admits that it took

her some time to warm up to life in

Toronto. She missed Montreal’s unique

character with its bilingualism, diverse

restaurants, and vibrant night life.

It should also be mentioned here that

Anne did not have an average upbring-

ing. Her father was one of two

instrumental in negotiations with Tridel

representatives when they wanted to

build the condominiums at the top of

Guildwood Parkway on Kingston Road.

Initially, the building was meant to stand

at 20 storeys and many Guildwood resi-

dents complained that a structure of this

magnitude would block the sun. After

meeting with the GVCA, the developers

agreed to downsize to 14 storeys and to

set back the land on which it would be

built. Anne, along with other key figures,

worked hard to protect the natural set-

ting of the Guild as others continue to do

so today.

Anne also played a prominent role in

neighbourhood safety measures follow-

ing a series of rapes and sexual assaults

in the Scarborough area. The first assault

took place right here in the Guild, alarm-

ing residents and prompting many calls

to action. As president of the GVCA,

Anne, along with other dedicated peo-

ple, called two community meetings

which were attended by about 500 resi-

dents, police representatives, the Rape

Canadians in the Indian Army and as a

19 year old Anne spent one year with her

parents. That was the time of separation

in India; a time of turmoil and violence,

Hindus to one country, Muslims to

another. It would take more than rolling

hills and English inspired urban plan-

ning to excite this newcomer. But like so

many other residents, through communi-

ty involvement, Anne would eventually

carve out and simultaneously be drawn

into her role as a member of the Guild.

Guildwood’s landscape has attracted

many suitors and inspired its fair share

of controversy. The current debate over

the Guild Inn and how to best reuse the

property, is an issue that has had several

flare-ups over the last 40 years. As a

member of the Guildwood Village

Community Association, and eventually

President, Anne was a first-hand witness

to some of these proposals and negotia-

tions. Anne recalls one incident, in the

early 70s, where residents became so

irate during a meeting with developers

that they were forced to leave

through the back door. Anne was also

Faces of the Guild

Anne and Chesley Petite

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Faces of the Guild

Continued from Page 7Crisis Centre, and city councillors.

These gatherings informed residents and

generated awareness during a painful

and frightening time. Women were dis-

couraged from walking alone at night

and men were asked to cross the road

rather than walk behind a woman on the

sidewalk. The lighting around the

Guildwood GO station as well as around

the phone in the Guildwood Plaza was

improved. This was a highly sensitive

time in the Guild and Anne took numer-

ous calls, addressed countless concerns,

and did her best to ignore the occasional

threat. During our discussion Anne

observes that, “Guildwood is extremely

This is the sixth story of earlyGuildwood residents. We thank Valeriafor volunteering to write these stories.Please contact News & Views if youwant to tell your story, or recommendanother early Guildwood resident. Ed.

safe now” adding that it took several

years before parents would let their chil-

dren walk to school and play outside

again. I am not sure if Anne knew what

she was undertaking when she volun-

teered to be part of the GVCA, but her

commitment to the good of this commu-

nity did not waver even during the most

trying times.

These days the only meeting that

Anne attends is her book club meetings

and she is passionate about hooking, gar-

dening, and international cooking. Once

retired, the couple travelled extensively

to China, South America, throughout

Europe, Australia, Fiji, and more. When

they are home, Anne and Chesley enjoy

watching the diverse student population

as they come and go at the school across

the road. Anne makes an effort to inter-

act with the students and believes that,

from a safety perspective, activity and

interaction are good for our community.

It is evident that Anne’s community

involvement has left an indelible influ-

ence that continues to this day. Anne’s

activism in the Guild demonstrates that

it does not matter so much where we are

but what we do while we are there that

defines our experience.

(Special thanks to Anne and Chesley

Petite for a small piece of their story.)

Update on Cultural Precinctfor Guildwood Park PropertyThe Cultural Precinct is the area sur-

rounding the Bickford building (Guild

Inn). The work to bring the area back to

its original function as an artist colony is

essential to the park’s integrity. The

Precinct’s plans for redevelopment have

been a separate project from the rehabil-

itation of the Bickford itself. The City’s

Culture Division and my office are the

lead on Cultural Precinct re-develop-

ment. Plans are still going ahead and

have not been stalled.

On June 27, 2011, a Guild Park

Advisory Committee meeting was held

where the City's Manager of Culture

Affairs updated committee members on

the Cultural precinct plan for Guildwood

Park.

Plans are continuing to move forward.

A Request for Proposal was issued on

June 30, 2011, to hire an architect to

design the Guild craft studio building

through the renovation and expansion of

Building 191. The City received five

submissions from architectural firms by

the deadline of August 12, 2011.

City staff are currently reviewing the

submissions and checking references.

Staff in Cultural Services will recom-

mend a winning firm to City Purchasing

by the end of October 2011. When com-

plete, the building will include studio

space for ceramics; kiln casting; fine

metal work; textiles and the appropriate

support spaces.

This recommendation will then go

through the City’s approval process

including the execution of a legal agree-

ment with the winning firm. It is antici-

pated that the chosen architect will be

able to begin work on the design of the

Guild studio building by the end

of 2011.

Paul AinslieYour City of Toronto Councillor

Ward 43 ‒ Scarborough East

Get an early start on holiday

shopping. Come and shop for gifts at

our wonderful craft sale which will

be held in the lounge of

Livingston Lodge Retirement

Residence

65 Livingston Road

Saturday, October 29

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And when you’ve done shopping ‒

relax in our tea shop.

Craft Saleand Tea Shop

atLivingston Lodge


On July 26, Reg Black presented Stephanie Etkin of the Canadian Red Cross with a

cheque for $2,600. The money was raised by Livingston Lodge and Guildwood

residents at a fundraiser at the Lodge for Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami

in March of this year.

GuildwoodVillage CalendarsThere are still some weeks left in 2011

but before we know it we will be cele-

brating the dawn of 2012. This is just a

reminder that I plan to create the usual

two calendar versions – one featuring

images around the Village and the other,

images taken in the gardens of the hosts

in the 2011 “A Day in the Gardens of

Guildwood”event last July. Check the

store windows and the message board at

Guildwood Plaza toward the end of

October and in November for confirma-

tion of the price and the points of sale. I

received several inquiries for calendars

well into 2011. It is best not to wait until

the last minute, especially if you need

copies to send to someone out of town or

out of Canada.

John Mitchell

Garden Tour Thank You

On July 10 the GVCA held its ninth

annual A Day in the Gardens ofGuildwood. We thank this year’s thirteen

hosts for opening their gardens to the

hundreds of visitors to our gardens.

Selected photos from the gardens will

be posted on the GVCA website and will

be included in the 2012 Garden

Calendar.

In 2012 we will celebrate the 10th

anniversary of the garden tour and look

forward to again opening our gardens to

the public.

If you are interested in showing your

garden, or recommending a garden,

please contact Gerard or Judy Baribeau

([email protected]).

Thank you for your support.

The Garden Tour Planning Committee

GuildwoodCookbooks

Ifyou enjoy trying treasured family recipes from your Guildwood neighbours,

you will love our Guildwood cookbooks. These are more than just cookbooks;

they are filled with fun food quotes, Guildwood trivia, history and archival materi-

al dating back to 1791. Both volumes contain helpful hints, excellent conversion

charts and appropriate wine suggestions, all guaranteed to make your meal

a success.

The Christmas season will soon be here. These cookbooks are a great idea for a

housewarming or hostess gift, that special person at work, a thank you gift or a

unique present for teachers and friends. Both volumes have been proudly accepted

and preserved in the Library of Archives Canada Collection and all proceeds from

the sale of these cookbooks go to support your Guildwood Village Community

Association.

To purchase your copies, visit the staff at Parkway Travel and Cruise in our

Guildwood Village Shopping Centre. Copies will also be available at the Livingston

Lodge Christmas bazaar on October 29.

Audrea Douglas


Emerald Ash Borer

Continued from Page 1

about EAB by accessing the resources

found on our website at

www.yourleaf.org. The City of Toronto’s

Urban Forestry Department website

(www.toronto.ca/trees) provides infor-

mation on measures that are in place

regarding trees planted on publicly

owned land, including boulevard trees.

Consulting with a certified arborist is

also strongly recommended to deter-

mine if your tree is infested with EAB

and to provide advice on treatment or

removal options. To find an arborist

certified by the International Society of

Arborculture in your area, please

visit www.isaontario.com or call

1-888-463-2316.

The City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry

Department plans to remove dead and

dying city-owned front yard ash trees

and will replace them, where space per-

mits, as soon as possible. Homeowners

will be notified of tree removal and

replacement planting.

Trees provide us with numerous envi-

ronmental, economic, and social bene-

fits, so this anticipated loss of canopy

cover in the Guildwood Village area is

truly lamentable. Toronto’s urban forest

provides the equivalent of more than $60

million dollars in ecological services

each year, including benefits from ener-

gy savings, emissions reductions, air

quality improvements and carbon stor-

age and sequestration. Trees in the urban

environment also provide much-needed

wildlife habitat, serve as noise barriers,

and can increase property values by up

to 30%.

LEAF encourages those in the

Guildwood Village community to plant

new trees to replace those that have been

or will be lost due to EAB. We can make

the replanting process easy by providing

on-site arborist advice to help you select

the right EAB-resistant tree for your yard. We offer hardy native trees and planting

services, all at a subsidized price. To learn more about our Backyard Tree Planting

Program, please visit www.yourleaf.org.

LEAF is also looking for volunteers to help spread the word about EAB and encour-

age others to plant new trees. To get your free Neighbourhood EAB Action Kit and

help us save the urban forest, please contact us at 416-413-9244.

LEAF is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection andimprovement of the urban forest. Since 1996, we have helped residents plant over17,000 native trees and shrubs in their neighbourhoods. For more information, or toget involved, visit www.yourleaf.org.

Melissa Williams Manager, Residential Planting Programs

LEAF ‒ Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests

LIVING GREENLIVING GREENWe all want to reduce our carbon footprint; but with the economy in the state it

is in, unemployment figures rising and the stock market going crazy, how can

we possibly think green? This is the question that a lot of Canadians are asking

themselves. The answer is a simple...WE MUST.

Becoming green is not a trend, it’s a movement. We must continue to be

vigilant on green issues. We now automatically use reusable grocery bags; we

question the content of products we buy like cleaning products. We try to buy

local produce. We think we are doing well, and we are; however, we can do bet-

ter. I think we must educate ourselves more on the larger issues; question what

we are told...we can’t just assume that what we are told is the truth. Become

more active in green causes.

One of the things that I am most concerned with is our clean drinking water.

We hear every day of the lack of clean drinking water in numerous places

around the world. I think we should continue to be concerned about clean water

waste.

Here are a few simple suggestions that deserve reiterating:

n Using a dishwasher over hand-washing is actually the water-smart choice,

according to University of Bonn research.

n Reduce water consumption with low-flow faucets and toilets. Older toilets

are often the biggest water guzzler in the house.

n Front-loading, high-efficiency washing machines use 40 percent less water

and 60 percent less energy than conventional top-loading ones.

n Use a water barrel for watering your garden. The water is free and it doesn’t

use any electricity.

Lake Ontario is one of our most precious resources. Make sure you are up-to-

date on any plans for industrializing our lake. We are very lucky to have a fresh

water lake right next to us. We must look after it.

Kathleen Wolfe


Scarborough Centrefor HealthyCommunitiesThis is a reminder that the Scarborough

Centre for Healthy Communities –

formerly West Hill Community Services

‒ can always use clothing, furniture and

of course food for the Food Bank.

Now that the colder weather is start-

ing, and as you sort through your no-

longer needed items, please consider

donating them to SCHC. These items go

directly to the needy in our area.

Social Services contact at SCHC –

Heather Urbansky, Manager, and a

Villager, assures us that goods donated

will find needy homes in Scarborough.

Phone Heather or Mercedita at

416-847-4142.u

Extendicare Guildwood BazaarSaturday, November 26

1:30-4:00 p.m.60 Guildwood Parkway

Crafts ‒ Tea Room ‒ Baked GoodsVendors welcome

Contact Sandy Griffin (416) 266-7711, Ext. 233


L.P.L. Electrical Ltd

Liam Savage, Master Electrician

Guildwood Village

• Cell (416) 454 0879 • Home (416) 281 8103

Electrical issues? Above Code solutions

Scarborough Civic Centre2nd Floor150 Borough DriveScarborough Ontario M1P 4N7City Hall Tel: 416-392-4008Scarborough Office: 416-396-7222Fax: [email protected]

Paul AinslieCouncillor Ward 43

Scarborough East

In-store Deli

Hot take-out foods, fresh made salads

Fresh baked daily breads, rolls, croissants, muffins

Fresh meats and seafoods (custom cut meats)

Large assortment of fresh produce

Selection of gluten-free products

Fresh flowers and greeting cards

Ample parking

Open seven days a week

Friendly customer service

Many in-store specials

Guildwood Valu-mart


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In store Deli

Hot take-out foods, fresh made salads

Fresh baked daily breads, rolls, croissants, muffins

Fresh meats and seafoods (custom cut meats)

Large assortment of fresh produce

Selection of gluten-free products

Fresh flowers and greeting cards

Hot breakfast sandwiches now available

Gift Cards

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Watch for…

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üNow carrying Jamie

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Community News from The Hon. John McKay, PC, MPMember of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to report that it was

another action-packed summer in

Scarborough-Guildwood. When Par-

liament is recessed, I relish the opportu-

nity to spend time in the riding listening

to the concerns of constituents and

attending community events. Here are

two of the highlights:

Guildwood DayUnfortunately the weather did not co-

operate during this year’s celebration.

Nevertheless, Guildwood residents came

out in force to bravely march in the rain-

soaked parade. This year’s theme was

Aloha, Guildwood! and colourful leis

could be spotted on cars, dogs and even

politicians.

The Annual McKay-Best PicnicThe weather decided to co-operate for

this event and it was great to see so

many of you turn out for what has

become an annual tradition in the

community. As usual, the food was fan-

tastic. This year we had the City of

Toronto’s H20 to Go water truck pro-

viding cold tap water without the need

for wasteful plastic bottles. The best

part of the event was the talent show-

case featuring traditional dancing from

every corner of the globe.

My Role as Liberal DefenceCriticNow that Parliament has resumed, it is

time to return to dealing with the serious

issues that affect our country. Last spring

I was chosen by Interim Liberal Leader

Hon. Bob Rae to be

the Liberal Party of

Canada’s Critic of

Defence. As part of

my role, I was invit-

ed to spend time

on a navy frigate

to gain some

first-hand knowledge of the kind of

work our service men and women do

every day. Let me assure you that our

military works very hard under some

challenging circumstances.

The post also brings to light some of

the unfortunate choices the current

Conservative government has made

with respect to Canada’s military. As an

example, the Conservatives entered

into a sole source contract for a new

fleet of F-35 jets to replace our aging

CF-18s. To be sure, Liberals believe in

getting the right equipment to keep our

military safe. However, the F-35s are

over budget, chronically delayed and

will likely end up costing Canadians

more than $30 billion. My Liberal col-

leagues and I will continue to call for an

open competition to find the right jets at

the right price.

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Christmas at Cedar RidgeChristmas at Cedar RidgeSunday, November 13,

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From Paul Ainslie, Councillor, Ward 43

Dear Residents of Guildwood Village,

I WILL NOT be supporting the construction of condominiums on the grounds of the Guild Park &

Gardens by Centennial College.

After being elected in 2006, I created the Guild Park Advisory Committee (GPAC) to actively look

for a proponent to redevelop the Bickford Residence within the Park. Membership on the Committee

included people from the executive of the Guildwood Village Community Association, as well as the Guild Renaissance Group.

We established a set of parameters we felt the community at large would accept for anyone wishing to occupy the Bickford

Residence.

During the search process we turned many different potential applicants away. The GPAC settled on Centennial College

which said it recognized the significance of the Park to the community and its history. Representatives of the school expressed

a strong desire to work with the City of Toronto as we developed the Culture Precinct around the Bickford Residence.

Centennial’s plans were outlined as a two-phase project including office space for its world renowned Culture & Heritage

Institute, a restaurant, banquet facilities, a spa, and boutique hotel in the second phase of construction.

Centennial College signed a Letter of Intent with the City of Toronto and never wavered from what the school intended to

build…until this year when myself and City staff started to pressure the College as they began to miss deadlines. After review-

ing a hotel feasibility study and a fund-raising study, the College began to raise concerns they may have which would delay and

may even need to revise their proposal. Between March and June 2011 the scope of their project changed from purely office

space, to potential classrooms, maybe needing to build some condominiums to help finance the hotel, to finally a project which

completely eliminated any discussion of a hotel, and constructing and selling condominiums to the general public to finance

the project.

As I said at the beginning…I WILL NOT support condominiums being built in the middle of a City park. Such permanent

residences could and will have a huge impact on any public use of the park land. It is a complete 360 degree change from

Centennial’s original proposal. If they had made this presentation to GPAC in 2007, the Committee would have completely

rejected such a project and accepted another proponent.

Needless to say, this change in scope will cause delays in seeing a successful project constructed on the grounds. I feel if we

had approved another proponent we would see a working entity on the grounds of the Guild. If Centennial is unwilling to

revisit their plans, the City of Toronto under my direction will be asked to release another Request for Proposals for the

Bickford Residence for a restaurant and banquet facility.

It goes without saying I am deeply disappointed in the change by Centennial College. I think it portrays a deep lack of

respect for the Guildwood community and a misunderstanding of what all interested parties see as the proper utilization of the

Guild Park and Gardens.

Contact me on any municipal matters by email [email protected], phone 416-396-7222, or fax to 416 392 4006. Or

visit my constituency office in the Scarborough Civic Centre at 150 Borough Drive, 2nd floor, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Paul AinslieYour City of Toronto Councillor

Ward 43 - Scarborough East

Sheridan Nurseriesand your

Guildwood Village Community Associationinvite you to attend our first-ever

20% OFF* CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONWednesday, November 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

at the 1774 Ellesmere Road location

The staff of Sheridan Nurseries will put out the welcome mat to all of our Guildwood residentsfor this special event. Come on up and browse through Sheridan’s beautifully decorated store,

start your Christmas shopping or buy that special holiday plant.

The first 75 Guildwood residents will receive a special welcome gift. All of our residents willhave a chance to win great prizes, all courtesy of the great folks at Sheridan Nurseries. Also,

to entertain you will be:DON HEWITT ‒ Guildwood’s resident pianist

THE CHOIR ENSEMBLE ‒ Featuring the residents of Livingston LodgeWe will also be serving

Coffee and home baked Christmas treatsWE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENING

Audrea and Andy Douglas

*regular priced items


Dr. Bob Baggs76 Livingston Road

Creating Beautiful SmilesEarly mornings & Saturday

Appointments available

(416) 267 4935We Welcome New Patients

Family Dentistry in Guildwood


TICO 2223885416 264-3211

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Fly from Toronto on Feb. 29 to exciting New Orleans, and stay 3 nights at

the 4 Diamond Royal Sonesta Hotel – right in the French Quarter!

Sightseeing, Plantation Tour and a Special Dinner is included plus free time.

Saturday March 03 – board the RCCL ship Voyageur of the Seas, for a

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What’s On – Guildwood Library Fall 2011

Children’s ProgramsReady for Reading – Baby Time

Ages Birth to 18 months

Babies and their parents/caregivers will

enjoy bouncing and tickling rhymes,

songs, and stories. No registration is

required, but attendance is limited to 12

babies.

This weekly program will be held on

Wednesdays from September 14-

December 14, from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Ready for Reading ‒ Toddler Time

Ages 19 months to 3 years

Stories, songs and rhymes for children

aged 19 months to 3 years.

Weekly on Fridays from September 16-

December 16, at 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Jingle Bell Time –

Christmas Sing-a-long

Celebrate the Holiday Season with well-

known Christmas songs and other fes-

tive music in a relaxed setting. Children

and adults will participate in simple and

fun-filled songs along with hand-held

instruments. Saturday, December 17,

from 2:00-2:30 p.m.

AdultsDécor Detectives: Re-creating the

1930s Kitchen at Spadina Museum

Karen Edwards from the Spadina

Museum will show the audience with

slides, lecture and artifacts how the

renovation of the kitchen in Spadina

House was accomplished. Thursday,

November 17, at 2:00 p.m.

Guildwood Afternoon Book Club

This popular discussion program meets

on the first Friday of each month, from

2-3 p.m.

Please call the library to pre-register.

Our next meeting dates and the books

that will be discussed are:

November 4 ‒ Olive Kitteridge by

Elisabeth Strout

December 2 ‒ The Glass Castle by

Jeanette Walls

January 6 ‒ The World Without Us by

Alan Weisman.

Local Art on Display Until the end of October, we are featur-

ing the wood carvings of Ronald John

Stuart. For November and December,

the paintings of Nedi Vozis-Penev will

be decorating our reading lounge area.

Recommended reading fromGuildwood staffn Cori recommends Best Laid Plans by

Teri Fallis

n Kathy recommends Cutting ForStone by Abraham Verghese

n Frances recommends The Help by

Kathryn Stockett and Annabel by

Kathleen Winter

Guildwood Library

416 396 8872

Tuesday and Thursday

12:30-8:30

Wednesday and Friday 10-6

Saturday 9-5

Closed Sunday and Monday

n Sandra recommends Winter Sea by

Susanna Kearsley.

Frances Johnson


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And They Went Walkabout

Livingston Lodge Retirement

Residence regularly host events

to which the Guildwood commu-

nity is invited. On Saturday, August 20,

in partnership with the Canadian

Cancer Society, it hosted the world’s

first Seniors’-sponsored event of its

kind – a Walkabout – a celebration of

life – the life we have, the lives of those

who have survived cancer, and the lives

of those no longer with us. The

Walkabout took place on the grounds of

Livingston Lodge. Tents were set up

where participants could sit, relax and

enjoy the entertainment and food. There

w e r e

lots of

volun-

teers from Guildwood: registering par-

ticipants, selling raffle tickets, issuing

luminary bags and candles for a cere-

mony at dusk, and barbecuing sliders

and hotdogs donated by Guildwood

Valu-Mart.

A track had been painted on the

grounds of Livingston Lodge especially

for the Walkabout, and at 7:30 it kicked

off. Cancer

s u r v i v o r s

were invited

to lead the

first Walk-

about, an

a c k n o w l -

e d g e m e n t

and celebra-

tion of their

courage and

their strug-

gle. After the

cancer sur-

vivors had

walked the

first lap, everyone else was invited to

walk the track.

Nobody was quite sure what to expect

when they arrived – nothing like this had

happened before but all took it in their

stride and enjoyed themselves.

The genesis of the Walkabout was the

Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For

Life, a twelve-hour event that raises

funds for cancer research and care. The

Walkabout was tailored specifically to

seniors – long

enough/short

e n o u g h

for all to enjoy

t h e m s e l v e s .

There aas lots

of entertain-

ment, and

throughout the

evening raffle

prizes were

handed out.

At dusk the

candles in the

luminary bags

that had been

placed around

the track were

lit, and a

ceremony was held to honour cancer

survivors and to remember those who

lost their battle. A minute’s silence was

followed by Chris Chinchilla singing

Amazing Grace. Immediately following

that, Chris began singing What aWonderful World and the storm that had

been threatening all evening, a storm

that was raging all across the GTA, put

in an appearance, trying to lift the tent

off the stage, making the trees sway in

time to the music. The Walkabout was

moved inside to the lounge of

Livingston Lodge and the fun continued.

At 10:30 a final tally of the monies

raised was announced. Allegro,

Livingston Lodge’s parent company, had

promised to match the first $2,500

raised, and so representatives from the

Canadian Cancer Society left at the end

of the evening knowing that the resi-

dents of Livingston Lodge, their fami-

lies, friends and neighbours in

Guildwood had raised $5,000 at the first

ever Walkabout.

It was decided by all and sundry that

Walkabout should become an annual

event. Plans have begun for 2012.

Dierdre Flanagan

$5,000 was raised forCanadian Cancer Society

Reg Wolfe and Anna Wight ‒ two cancer survivors ‒ walking the firstlap in the Walkabout.

Barbecue at the Walkabout


Introducing Online Police ReportingAs the 43 Division Crime Prevention Officer, I would like to inform you of a new

system to report crime.

Toronto police has created an online system that allows you to submit a police report

immediately. Reports must be filed for yourself, or you must be authorized to file on

behalf of another person. If the incident involves a business, then the report must be

filed by the business owner or authorized representative. The Toronto Police Service

does accept reports that occurred inside and outside the city of Toronto. However, if

this has happened outside our jurisdiction, we may forward your report to the local

Police. Please note there will be a time delay.

Online Reporting Criterian There are NO KNOWN suspects.

n The value of the theft, loss or damage

is less than $5,000 (Canadian).

n The theft or loss DOES NOT involve

a firearm, licence plates, passport or

prescription drugs.

n This IS NOT a motor vehicle

accident.

n This IS NOT related to a break-in to

your home or business.

n This IS NOT related to any form of

personal violence including Domestic

Violence and/or personal relationship.

n You possess a valid email address.

Types of Reportsn Lost Property

n Theft Under $5,000

n Theft from Vehicle under $5,000

n Damage to Property under $5,000

n Damage to Vehicle under $5,000

and

n Traffic Complaints

How to File an Online ReportGO to the main Toronto Police website

at: www.torontopolice.on.ca.

On the very top of the website page

and on the right hand side, you will see a

gold bar with a drop down arrow “I am

looking for…”

Click on the Online Crime Reporting

link to take you to the new system.

ALSO while on the main website,

have a look at other new features added;

and under the Newsroom area on the

right hand side, you can also check out

Crime Statistics for all areas in the City

of Toronto.

Remembern 911 for Emergencies

n (416) 808-2222 for non-emergency

calls

n www.TPSlinks.ca to sign up for

Online Notification System

Crime Stoppers

n www.222tips.com to report crime

anonymously

1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

1-416-222-8477 (TIPS)

Text TOR and message to

CRIMES (274637)

P.C. Guy Service #102243 Division Crime Prevention

(416) [email protected]

Drop in for Coffee at Holy TrinityChurch of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood invites you to join us for coffee andmore on Monday mornings from 10:00-noon.

n First and fourth Mondays ‒ Coffee and conversation

n Second Monday ‒ Coffee and biblical discussion

n Third Monday ‒ Coffee and health topic discussion

Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood85 Livingston Road

(Southeast corner of Livingston Road and Guildwood Parkway)416 261 9503

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Health and Wellness FairThe Church of Holy Trinity, Guildwood

held a successful Health and Wellness

Fair on September 17. A large number of

local service providers presented infor-

mation which was of interest to local

residents.

Due to positive feedback, we will plan

to host this event again next year.

Parish Nurse Ministry at Holy Trinity


All About Laurier

Catch Laurier Blue Devil Spirit

Another summer has come and

gone and schools all over the

GTA welcomed back their staff

and students on September 6. Yet at a

school like Sir Wilfrid Laurier, one

might almost think that those two

months had never happened. Nothing

about the first month back would sug-

gest that Laurier had ever stopped to

take a break for there has been no easing

into the school year here. We have

jumped in at full speed, ready for a new

and exciting year.

The second Friday of the school year

marked our much anticipated Laurier:

Character Education Camp. Over 100

lucky Laurier students were chosen to

go up to Camp Ahmek to participate in

a weekend of inspirational activities all

centred on Laurier’s valued character

traits. Prior to arriving, the campers

were split into six different groups:

Patience and Determination, Honesty

and Loyalty, Optimism and Kindness,

Confidence and Creativity, Altruism

and Respect, which were each led

by grade 12 leaders who embodied

these traits.

Of course, it wasn’t only Character

Education Camp that made September a

month of excitement. With the fall

comes the many fall sports, and Laurier

is a school that prides itself, among

many other things for its various sports

teams. The boys’ teams that have begun

are Junior and Senior Football, Junior

and Senior Volleyball, 7’s Rugby, Golf,

Cross Country, and Indoor Soccer. The

Girls’ Teams are Varsity Field Hockey,

Junior and Senior Basketball, 7’s Rugby,

and Cross Country. Naturally to ensure

the teams receive plenty of moral sup-

port, there is Laurier’s Cheer Squad,

which also began this month.

Now, even

though all

Laurier sports

are consid-

ered of equal

value, special

a t t e n t i o n

should be

given to

“Friday Night

Lights”, an

evening in

which the

Laurier Blue Devils Junior and Senior

Boys Football teams will face long time

rival, the West Hill Warriors, at

Birchmount Stadium on October 21.

Games begin at 5 and 7 p.m. This is def-

initely an event not to be missed.

It would make sense to assume that

with everything Laurier has going for it,

more and more people would want to

attend. This year Laurier welcomed over

350 grade 9 students, now giving the

school a population of over 1,500.

Attending for the first time at such a big,

bustling school can be intimidating.

Fortunately for many grade 9 students;

there was Moving on Up, an orientation

program meant to make for a smooth

transition from elementary to secondary

school.

The week before the first day of

classes, students from our various feeder

schools came to Laurier to participate in

a series of workshops. The day was

divided into three sessions. The first was

called “Surviving High School” which

dealt with topics such as reading tricky

timetables and finding lockers. This ses-

sion was particularly useful because of

its strategic timing right after registra-

tion, thus allowing students to locate

their actual classes ahead of time and

save them the added stress on the

first day.

The second session was titled

“Citizenship at Laurier”. This session

reviewed Laurier expectations as well as

the TDSB/Laurier Code of Conduct,

points which were reiterated earlier this

month during our annual Safe School’s

Grade Assemblies.

The third session focused on “The

Importance of Balance”, a very crucial

topic with the many extra-curricular

activities at Laurier and the strain they

can put on academics without proper

time-management. In its third year of

running, there were over 200 students

registered for the program as well as 15

teachers and over 20 student leaders

involved.

So far it would appear that Laurier is

off to a terrific start to the 2011-2012

school year. Laurier Blue Devil school

spirit will be on full display when the

school joins many others across Canada

by walking or running for Terry Fox Run

for Cancer Research on October 3.

One can only imagine what excite-

ment the next several months will bring.

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No one knows for sure who said, “Wine

improves with age. The older I get, the

better I like it.” That’s my kind of snob-

bery, not too serious and lots of fun.

There are, however, many who do take

their wine (and perhaps their lives) all

too seriously. This article is dedicated to

those wine snobs who think they have a

secret language. I’ll translate some of the

most used terms in the world of the wine

snob. See if you can throw a few of these

words around the next time you’re at a

tasting or among those “serious”

oenophiles.

A is for Acidity, those nice fruity

acids that cleanse the palate and

balance out the fruit or sweetness and

the dry tannins. Perhaps the most impor-

tant component of great wine.

B is for Brett or Brettanomyces, this

is the cause of that corked wine,

the one that smells like wet cardboard.

Brett is a yeast that can infect a cork.

Humans detect it at parts per million.

C is for Chaptilization, the adding

of sugar to grape must (juice) to

increase the alcohol made during fer-

mentation. Often used in cooler climate

wine making like Ontario.

D is for Dumb, yes, dumb. This is

a period during the aging of bot-

tled red wines (especially clarets) when

they have little or no flavor profile, not

too young but not old enough to develop

their character.

E is for Extract ‒ the very body of

the wine. This is the basic fruiti-

ness and richness of the grapes, less

water and sugar. Those full bodied shi-

raz’ from Australia are known for their

extract.

F is for Fat. A very full-bodied wine,

with lots of extract, alcohol and vis-

cosity (or glycerin) is said to be fat. Ah,

but too much of these good things can

This is a great buy for excellent

Cabernet Sauvignon. Lots of aromas of

black fruit (berries, plums), fair use of

oak for complexity and the aging is giv-

ing it some exotic herbal airs. Medium

bodied with nice rounded tannins. Easy

to drink with a good meaty meal. 89 pts.

n Catedral Reserva 2007, Dao,

Portugal, LCBO #219816, $10.95

One of my friends just returned from a

wine tour of Portugal. His report is that

there were a few bad wines coming from

that region these days, and at all price

points. Here’s proof if you needed it.

Aromas of black and some red fruit (think

blackberries and raspberries), some oak

and spice top off this easy to drink, light-

ly tannic steal. Stock up. 88 pts.

White

n Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc

2010, Marlborough, South Island, New

Zealand, LCBO Vintages #981670,

$14.95

Classy and classic Kiwi Sauvignon

Blanc and at a great price. Grapefruit

and gooseberry aromas lead to smooth

tropical fruit flavors. Nice friendly wine

for those white wine lovers. Not that

there are limited quantities of this wine

in the Vintages section. Get it while you

can. Great with chicken or fish dishes, or

just sip it on one of those few remaining

warm evenings. 90 pts.

Harry Spindel([email protected])

make a wine Flabby, over the top, too

much for food or even by itself. This can

happen when there is too little acidity.

G is for Green. A wine made from

under ripe grapes often has hints

of leaves or seeds and ends up too acidic.

H is for Hot. When a wine is out of

balance and has too much alco-

hol for its extract and acidity it can taste

and feel hot.

I is for Insipid. You’ve tasted those

wines with little or no flavor or

aroma.

J is for Jeroboam, an extra large bot-

tle that holds four regular bottles or

3000 ml. of wine, usually Champagne.

K is for Kabinett ‒ a designation of

German white wine (usually

Riesling) based on the level of ripeness

of the harvested grapes. Slightly off dry

(or sweet) but very light in style, and low

in alcohol with lots of flavor.

L is for Length, the finish or after-

taste of a wine. An important

characteristic of great wines.

M is for Mis en Bouteille auChâteau ‒ a French term for

“Estate Bottled” wine. Made and bottled

at the winery, term usually used on the

wine labels of Bordeaux.

N is for Nose, (as a noun) the full

smell, aroma and bouquet of a

wine. (As a verb) to nose a wine is to

stick your nose deep into your glass and

inhale the air just above the liquid.

That’s it for this edition. I’ll spell out

O to Z next time. Enjoy the Fall and your

wines responsibly and in good health.

Cheers!

Recommendations for this FallReds

n Cathedral Cellar, Cabernet

Sauvignon 2008, Western Cape, South

Africa, LCBO #328567, $14.95

The Oeno-FilesThe (not so) Secret Language of Wine Snobs – A to Z


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“Alive with Culture” was held on the grounds of the Guild August 6-7. Events included entertainment, food, artists’ market, community group showcase and other activities for the whole family.

A couple enjoys some quiet time in the Guild Inn Park on a late summer day.

FallFest at Guildwood Jr. PS – September 24

Our sympathy goes to Buddy’s

families and all of his friends in

Guildwood. Buddy suffered

increasing health problems this

summer and went to sleep on

September 12. For the past five

years, Buddy’s photo was in

each issue of News & Views. He

also assisted with delivery of

Bluffs Monitor.Bill Duncan Photo

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