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Inside
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
GVCA Website www.guildwood.on.ca
GVCA Infoline . . . . . . . 416 410 2755
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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 News & Views Fal l 2011 – 5
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
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How to Choose an Agent? Ask What Others Thought…
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Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 7
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
Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 9
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
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
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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
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Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 13
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
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L.P.L. Electrical Ltd
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Guildwood Village
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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
123 Guildwood Parkway
Scarborough, ON
M1E 4V2
416 261 6273
check on line at www.valumart.ca
Watch for…
ü Our Garden Centre
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ü President’s Choice
Insider Report starting
mid-May
ü Many new exciting
items to come
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
check on line at www.valumart.ca
Watch for…
üNew President’s
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üNow carrying Jamie
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Guildwood Valu-mart
123 Guildwood Parkway
Scarborough, ON
M1E 4V2
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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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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
Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 17
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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
Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 19
Dr. Bob Baggs76 Livingston Road
Creating Beautiful SmilesEarly mornings & Saturday
Appointments available
(416) 267 4935We Welcome New Patients
Family Dentistry in Guildwood
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Guildwood News & Views Fal l 2011 – 21
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
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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
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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.
Neya Abdi
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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
32 – Fal l 2011 Gui ldwood News & Views
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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