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Your FREE Neighbourhood News from the Beach to the Rouge The Strength of a Community By John Smee started asking him a series of norant xenophobic rant neighbour Andy Sue. tween 700 and 800 burgers GTA insisted on coming out What started out as an questions about whether or about how she perceived Brown, the owner of that we gave away.” to the East end to visit my average January day in not he or anyone else in his “Asians”. Fearless Meat Restaurant , “Andy said he had his store and Dave’s” Sue said. Andy Sue’s Flower Centre, family had been to China’s Later that day he no- just down the street from busiest weekend since they And recently a Grand- at 1012 Kingston Rd, soon Wuhan province recently. ticed a facebook post about Andy Sue’s Flower Centre, opened the store in 1972” mother brought her grand- became a disturbing day and “She was average height, av- decided he “had to do some- But the story doesn’t son into the store to tell then an extraordinary week.. erage looking... not so aver- thing about it”. end there. For Andy Sue the Andy about the presentation Sue was working in the age words” he says later. “She was average “I came up with the idea outpouring of support from he had done for his class flower shop, that has been Mr. Sue assumed she height, average look- that if anyone goes into his his friends and neighbours about the racism Andy had owned by his family since was asking because Chinese ing... not so average (Andy’s) store on Friday, has been overwhelming to faced. Suitably impressed, 1972, when a women en- New Year was about to words”. Saturday or Sunday they say the least. And a month Andy asked the youngster tered his shop and started begin. could bring the receipt into later people are still coming why he had felt so com- looking around. He answered “no” to all her Asian businesses suffering my restaurant on Sunday into his shop to offer their pelled to stand up in front of He greeted her and questions but something did- because of the fear of the and exchange it for a 6oz encouragement. his class and tell Mr. Sue’s asked if she needed any n’t feel quite right to him. It Coronavirus (COVID-19). certified angus beef burger.” “Yesterday (Feb. 22nd), story. help. The woman turned was at this point that the He posted what had hap- So Brown also took to a woman from Alberta who The boy responded and approached Andy and women launched into an ig- pened to him. One of his social media to spread the was visiting family in the “because we all bleed red”. customers, who works at word. Global news saw the post “I didn’t tell Andy I just and asked Andy if he’d be put this up (on Facebook) willing to share his story. around 8 o’clock. Almost After appearing on right away it started to take Global news, January 29th, off on the residents associa- word quickly spread on so- tion FB page.” cial media about the disturb- Around noon on Friday ing incident. it had about 50,000 views On Thursday January and Brown thought he better 30th David Brown was go over and tell Andy about reading the it so he could order more Village Resident's Associa- flowers.” tion Facebook page. He read “While I was over there a post about the racism the people were already coming Chinese community was in buying flowers and asking facing as a result of the for the receipt”, said Brown Coronavirus. He watched “Sunday was kind of the accompanying clip from unbelieveable. It was just Andy Sue bluffs monitor photo; John Smee the Global story and saw non-stop people. I figure we bluffs monitor photo; John Smee David Brown what had happened to his probably went through be-

Membership surges At RCL Branch 13 By Hedy Korbee 20 per cent in the last year thanks their families. ate memberships to boost the over- They also donate money to Membership in the to a community campaign designed The community boost is a wel- all number to 229. homeless veterans through the branch of the Royal Canadian Le- to help the Legion remain a viable come development for Royal “It helps to keep the place “Leave The Streets Behind” cam- gion (RCL) has surged more than organization serving veterans and Canadian Legion Branch 13, which going,” said Burri, a veteran of the paign and help pay for service dogs first opened its doors at 1577 Swiss military. “We can do better for Wounded Warriors. Kingston Road in 1922. work with the veterans because we In addition, the Legion do- Membership in the Le- have money coming in. We had a nated $1,000 this year to support gion nationally has declined successful poppy campaign this the Variety Village swim team. significantly over the years year and that means we can allo- Community Outreach as many of those who served cate money to the vets because we Campaign during WW II and Korea are here to support the veterans in In order to support its work have passed away and the need and their families.” during a time of declining member- Legion has had difficulty at- Last year, Burri said the ship, the Legion is actively encour- tracting younger veterans. Branch 13 Poppy Campaign raised aging Birch Cliff residents to There are currently 18 $30,000 to support veterans. become affiliate members. “ordinary members” of The branch provides financial They’re reaching out by hold- Branch 13 who served in the support to the Sunnybrook Hospi- ing events such as pool tourna- military and President Dan tal Veterans Program through the ments, dances, quiz nights, darts Burri said he’s “very happy” Comfort Fund and hosts a dinner tournaments, euchre nights, chill RCL Colour Guard; During Veterans’ Day ceremonies at Pine Hills that so many more people for Sunnybrook veterans every Oc- cook-offs and bake sales. have taken out yearly affili- tober. ...continued on page 6

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Tico # 50019887 Page 2 - March 2020 www.bluffsmonitor.com The Art Guild of Scarborough’s A City Without a Soul SPRING ART SHOW & SALE By Bret Snider represent extremes in urban Like , Chicago is on A few weeks ago, I and life. the water (Lake Michigan) Saturday & Sunday several others were invited One thing that stood and has a boardwalk. But April 4th & 5th • 10am to 5pm to the Tara Inn on Kingston out for me in Seoul was the unlike Toronto there is Awards & Official Opening • April 4th • 10:15am Road to view the airing of a difference in the amount of Grant park, a 319-acre site Canadian reality TV show green spaces compared to located in Chicago’s down- Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough called Political Blind Date. Toronto. Yes, they have town business district. It Each episode features parks but good luck finding features fountains, massive

1967 Ellesmere Road Admission & Parking Complimentary Refreshments politicians with differing one. In cramped Seoul, works of art, three muse- www.theartguildofscarborough.com FREE views addressing an impor- most people live in high- ums, walking and skating tant issue of the day. The rise towers in very small trails, a dog park, a music reason we were there was living spaces. At night the shell that hosts the Chicago that a small segment of the streets come alive. Jazz Festival, Chicago show had been filmed at the Makeshift restaurants pop- Blues Festival, Taste of Tara. up under plastic tarps and Chicago, and Lollapalooza. The topic in this customers sit on plastic Presently our subway episode was municipal chairs to have dinner and system consists of 75 sta- taxes. The two politicians enjoy fellowship and fam- tions and four lines but were City Budget Chief ily. leaves areas of the City ac- Gary Crawford and Coun- At one point, my business cessible only by bus. We cut cillor Shelly Carol. When associates there took me to off our waterfront first with they came in for the taping, lunch at what they sug- the Gardner expressway in they were both wearing big gested was a very “special” the 1950’s and then by al- yellow buttons. Carol’s read restaurant. It wasn’t because lowing condos to be built “High Taxes”, Crawford’s of the cuisine - it was stan- there. We now have 2, 500 WILD CAUGHT, Fresh, Sustainably Sourced “Low Taxes”. dard Korean fare. It wasn’t condo buildings with more Pickeral & Yellow Perch In the final aired ver- the ambiance - it was basic on the way. sion of the episode it had to say the least. It was be- Former Mayor David Lobster, Crab, Scallops, Oysters, Cod, them travelling to New cause the restaurant had a Miller’s administration Halibut, Haddock and more... York to discuss tax options patch of grass in front of it (2003 – 2010) lobbied the and strategies to meet the and this was what made it Provincial government for Follow us on Instagram @SeaportMerchants needs of citizens and the special. additional funding mecha- HOURS performance expectations The first time I visited nisms and Queen’s Park re- 1101 Mon-Thurs 9-6 of government programs. In Seoul in the mid nineties, I sponded with the “Toronto Fri 9-7, Sat 9-6 New York they not only tried using their comprehen- Act” giving the City the au- (416)755-9960 have property taxes, but sive subway system, mas- thority to initiate new taxes also; income taxes that go to sive compared to Toronto’s much like those in New the City (including the peo- weighing in at 291 stops York. The first initiative ple who come into the City covering over 179 miles of was the Land Transfer Act – to work), consumption tracks. It was almost impos- a tax on home sales. His ad- taxes, sales taxes and pay- sible to figure out though as ministration also increased roll taxes. To garner support everything was in Korean user fees on a range of serv- for new taxes they have a and hardly anyone spoke ices and property tax fees local “participatory budget- English. The last time in double the rate of inflation. ing” process that allows res- 2007 it was easy to navigate The increases didn’t go over idents to set budget as all the announcements at well. At one point the John priorities to make their each stop were in both lan- Tory administration mused urban lives better. guages. However, Seoul with a system of toll roads While there was no may not be the best compar- like Chicago but the idea Scarborough conclusion it was interest- ison as its population is over didn’t fly with the Province. Village Theatre ing, nonetheless. This got 10 million. I am not advocating 3600 Kingston Road me thinking of some of the Chicago’s population is higher taxes but given a (at Markham Road) FREE PARKING places I have experienced closer to Toronto’s – we’re choice I think most Toron- Reserved Seats and their comparisons to both pretty much tied at tonians would opt more for Wheelchair Accessible Toronto. populations of 2.7 million the Chicago model than the Find us on Social Media: March 6-7, 12-14, 19-20 at 8 pm For years I traveled to South each. The Chicago rapid- Seoul model of urban life. Asia on business. One of transit system includes ele- So perhaps we should March 8, 15 and 21 at 2 pm directed by Katherine Turner those places I travelled to vated train sections, subway change the question from on many occasions was components and at-grade high taxes or low taxes to Seoul Korea and for the last segments. It includes 145 what kind of city we want, Box Office: 416-267-9292 or www.theatrescarborough.com two and a half years I have stations with 8 lines and then establish tax policies Produced by special arrangement with spent a lot of time working makes the City an easy we can live with that help us BROADWAY PLAY PUBLISHING, INC. in Chicago. The two cities place to move around. get there.

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By Angela Laarakkers courses and workshops; and sev- their emotional health, developed cess. With an asset-based, solu- low Award, Ontario Leading International Women's Day enty volunteers provide direct their life skills, navigated systems, tion-focused approach, women Women Building Communities (March 8) is a global day to appre- service or work on committees increased their economic security, can build a strong foundation to Award, the City of Toronto Con- ciate the social, economic, cultural and events. Taking our expertise and helped prevent violence in develop and achieve their goals. stance E. Hamilton Access and and political achievements of in information, education and sup- their lives. For many women in the After accessing the formal coun- Equity Award, City of Scarbor- women. In 2020 the theme is port, Scarborough Women’s Cen- Education and Support programs selling service, participants re- ough Community Safety Recogni- “each for equal”. To recognize tre has developed and grown with the journey to wellness and self- ported that they had improved tion, Neighbourhood Community empowerment on a local level, we the community and last year alone sufficiency will take time, as they their emotional health, navigated Engagement Award. invite you to get to know Scarbor- helped more than 3000 systems, developed Here are some ways you can get ough Women’s Centre. Our safe, women. their life skills, in- involved: inclusive and welcoming commu- The Centre pro- creased their economic · Participate in events to raise nity is where women celebrate vides a wealth of infor- security and prevented funds to provide supportive serv- gaining real-world insight and mation directly to violence in their lives. ices to women knowledge through workshops women. We listen em- Along with counselling, · Tell women you think could and where they take pride in over- pathetically and connect the Centre also offers a benefit from the services of the coming circumstances where they women with a wide va- mentoring program Scarborough Women’s Centre no longer feel like a victim. These riety of resources to which matches a trained · Consider volunteering as a lead to positive outcomes like ob- meet the challenges volunteer with a woman mentor, tutor or workshop host taining employment, building they are facing. We pre- in transition to provide Additionally, we are very marketable skills, registering for pare community re- informal mentoring and grateful to our donors for what formal training, developing safety source brochures on community support. they have enabled us to do, and we plans and leaving abusive situa- topics like housing, While those at look forward to expanding our tions. Collectively, this progress services for young Scarborough Women’s community over 2020. If you are sustained by the support of the women, senior women, Centre are not driven by interested in supporting women to Centre, will help to create a gender LGBTQ+ women, and a need for recognition, use the services at Scarborough equal world. women with disabili- it has been kind of oth- Women’s Centre, donations can be Perched on the corner of ties. The Centre also ers to encourage its mis- made at www.canadahelps.org/ Markham and Ellesmere roads, collaborates with part- sion to empower en/charities/scarborough-womens- Scarborough Women’s Centre ner organizations and women to transform centre/ aims to support women to become offers their many information overcome years of abuse, lack of their lives. The Centre was recog- To learn more, or get involved economically and emotionally in- booklets to women on topics like self-worth, and pain. This jour- nized for its work in supporting with the Scarborough Women’s dependent, to empower them for law, immigration, women’s health ney, while difficult, can be very re- abused women and their children Centre, please visit www.scarbor- future success and strengthen their and parenting. warding for a woman, her family in 2003, with the Mayor's Com- oughwomenscentre.ca or find us local community. We deliver free Scarborough Women’s Centre and social network. munity Safety Award. Centre staff, on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn programs and services as a non- is known for providing valuable At Scarborough Women’s Board members and volunteers and Instagram. For questions profit, charitable organization courses and workshops. After par- Centre women are able to meet have been recognized with many about this article, ed@scarbor- (#10795-9660-RR0001), with a ticipating in small groups, with a with a professionally trained awards for their passion to help oughwomenscentre.ca 416-439- volunteer Board. Eight staff de- trained facilitator, women report Counsellor to work on their per- create a stronger community. 7111 x. 1 liver services; ten facilitators offer afterwards that they improved sonal struggles and barriers to suc- These include the Paul Harris Fel-

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By Katie Fullerton There are also several new LOCAL ing wisdom there to help and inspire for kids. Snacks, treats and Spring into Spring at the Scar- community green groups – such as you. beverages will be available. borough Seedy Saturday and Green Green Neighbours 24 – who would And we have great workshops. Admission is $2.00 or Fair, Sat March 28, 11 am to 4 pm welcome new members. “Backyard Birds through the Sea- pay what you can. Kids get at the St John Henry Newman High Would you like to encourage sons” – Emily Rondel from the in for free. School (formerly Blessed Cardinal community support for your local TRCA will cover the various ways For more info on ven- Newman), 100 Brimley Rd S (south park? Then attend the ParkPeople we can support our local birds – dors, location and transporta- of Kingston Road)! Scarborough Parks Summit. Hear through habitat, feeding, citizen sci- tion please go to the “About” East End Toronto residents the stories about projects and learn ence contributions and more. Robin section of our Facebook page look forward to this annual garden, from other groups that have suc- Tench from Earthworks EcoLogi- https://www.facebook.com/ heirloom seed and environmental cessfully enhanced their parks. cal’s workshop – “Gardeners SSSGFair event every year. Over 50 booths Food security continues to be a against Climate Change’” – will If you would like to get will include the popular seed ex- serious issue in Toronto. There are present ways that we can both ongoing nature, gardening change, heirloom seed vendors, several groups at the SSSGF repre- grow more sustainably and support and environmental info then green exhibits, bee products, worm senting this issue including Food- biodiversity in our backyards. Also Please LIKE US and get composting, park groups, eco and share, the Scarborough Food look for a “Seed Saving Workshop” more info at : gardening products, and local gar- Network and the Association of – after all this is a Seedy Saturday! https://www.facebook.com/ den and flower associations. Bangladesh Agriculturalists. Please remember to also be a stew- SSSGFair or contact us at Looking for ways to take com- New to gardening or have a ard and bring in your used electron- scarboroseedysaturday munity and personal action on cli- gardening question? Then stop by ics, batteries and markers for @gmail.com mate change? You will find answers and talk to the Toronto Master Gar- recycling! We keep an eye out for what from environmental groups and as- deners or the gardening associations This day is fun for everyone in is happening and green in sociations such as the Green Neigh- and vendors. 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Using (brackets) change the Android, & Windows equation to make the answer = -1 supported Easy ANSWERS Page 11 Hard www.thecomputercoach.ca [email protected] 416-550-7873 Staying in Touch By Gary Crawford in our meeting. I am also looking forward to phone (416-392-4052) or email (council- in arranging a meeting or phone call. As al- With the larger part of winter behind us hosting similar meetings throughout the ward, [email protected]). One of my staff ways, I value your input and look forward to and spring in view, here's to hoping that the so please reach out to my office if you believe members would be more than happy to assist hearing from you. month ahead will present us with more tem- your neighbourhood would benefit from such perate weather. Spring, after all, is a time for a discussion. renewal and I am sure many of you are look- With March Break just around the ing forward to renewing connections over the corner, I imagine many of the parents in our coming season. community are considering various opportu- As many of us begin to spend more nities to keep your kids entertained during the time out in the neighbourhood, it is espe- time off. For those of you who are looking to cially important to be cognizant of traffic stay local, I encourage you to explore the safety. The City’s Vision Zero initiative con- City's March Break day camp programming. tinues to strive to improve safety across Whether your child's interests lie in sports, the Toronto, but traffic safety truly is a collabora- arts or anything in between, you can be sure tive effort on the part of both citizens and the that Parks and Recreation has something to City. We can each do our part by driving re- offer. A listing of available programming can sponsibly and abiding by traffic safety meas- be found in the City's Fun Guide, which is ures within our community. available in print or online via the City's web- City Hall Ofce With regard to new safety measures, the site. City has recently started the roll out its auto- Further to the topic of Parks and Recre- 100 West, Suite A11 mated speed enforcement (ASE) program. ation, please be advised that Scarborough This program employs the use of cameras and Gardens Arena will be closed for the season Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 speed measurement devices to detect and cap- to allow staff to conduct emergency roof re- ture images of vehicles travelling in excess of pairs. My office is working closely with the the posted speed limit. Each ward has been al- Director of Parks and Recreation and will be Constituency Ofce located two ASE systems, which will operate in touch with any updates, as they become Scarborough Civic Centre on a rotational basis. The location of each available. For the interim, City staff are work- ASE system is selected through a data-driven ing to secure alternative ice time and locations 150 Borough Drive, 2nd Floor approach that considers speed and collision for permit holders, wherever possible. Credits data. For the first three months of the pro- or refunds can be issued where this is not pos- Scarborough, ON M1P 4N7 gram, registered owners of offending vehicles sible. will receive a warning letter. Following the We also have the Scarborough Seedy [email protected] conclusion of this educational campaign, reg- Saturday and Green Fair to look forward to istered owners of offending vehicles will be later in the month. Please consider stopping subjected to a fine. by St. John Henry Newman High School on Speaking of traffic safety, thank you to March 28th between 11am and 4pm to expe- (416) 392-4052 those residents who attended my recent Clair- rience a diverse set of booths hosting a variety lea traffic safety meeting. It was great to en- of topics ranging from seed exchanges to tips gage with so many residents regarding a topic on green living. I am certain it will be an en- councillorcrawford.ca I consider to be especially important. Moving gaging and informative experience for all forward, my office will be working with the those in attendance. City's Transportation department to determine If you have any comments or 3 1 1 which traffic safety measures would most ap- concerns you would like to share with me, propriately address the concerns brought up please feel free to contact my office by www.bluffsmonitor.com Page 5 - March 2020 Scarborough Model Railroaders Club

By Nishat Chowdry of investing time into a hobby. Al- “This has been a passion for ing. That’s the beauty of it,” said volved,” said O’Neill. In Canadian society, there is a though busy schedules and social most people for many, many Chris Radwick, a member of the The message club members lot of priority placed on working media use are preventing people years. Most of us grew up loving club whose speciality is designing would like to send out to people and having successful careers. It from seeking out hobbies, the trains so this is an opportunity the rocks. who are interested in joining is motivates Canadians to be the best members of Scarborough Models where you're actually playing with In the basement is the HO- that you do not have an expert to they can be professionally, but it Railroaders club continue to meet trains. You're building something, scale layout set in southern On- join. neglects what people do outside of every week to share their love for you're being constructive and run- tario featuring freight and “The good thing about our work. According to Jaime Kurtz, trains. ning them,” said George. passenger service with authentic club is many people come here an associate professor of psychol- The club formed in 1962 and On the main floor is the N- steam and diesel sound effects. with zero knowledge of things and ogy at James Madison University bounced from location to location scale layout featuring more than Some places are replicas of areas they have learned. You can come in Virginia, hobbies help people before settling into its current per- 75 scale miles of double track in Scarborough such as the Scar- here and learn how to do things cope with stress, encourages effi- manent spot at 17 Jeavons Avenue. mainline running through moun- borough Junction and the Bluffs. and we will teach you,” said ciency, and gives one personality. According to the president of the tain scenery that replicates the Ap- With a background in IT, George. But, busy work and school club Mohan George, there are ap- palachians. Everything from the Mohan is in charge of the switch- The Scarborough Model Rail- schedules are making people proximately 27 members in the mountains to the trees are built boards and all of the electronic roaders will be having a train move their hobbies to the back- club but more are planning to join. from scratch using styrofoam, pot- and technical aspects to the work- show on March 1st from 11 AM to burner. Plus, the rising use of so- The members gather on Tuesdays, tery plaster and paint by members ings of the trains. Dave O’Neill is 4 PM at 17 Jeavons Ave. Adult cial media has made Canadians Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sun- of the club who are self taught. in charge of designing all the trees fare is $5, child is $2, and senior misplace their free time because days every week and full-time “We don't like a piece and we for both layouts. fare is $3. For more information, people are choosing to scroll members have a key to the build- just rip it out and try something “We’re all carpenters, we’re visit www.scarborough-model- through their social media instead ing. different and you're always evolv- all electricians, we’re all in- railroaders.org

“If we don't like it, we just knock it down, start again”; says Chris Radwick centre. There is, however, a lot to like at the Scarborough Model Railroaders Club.

Protect Toronto's Ravine System City Council Votes Unanimously for Ravine Implementation Report

By Jennifer McKelvie City Coun- that they continue to function and Safety Zones near schools, but cillor, Ward 25 – Scarborough flourish for the next 100 years and will continue to move across the Rouge Park beyond. Toronto's ravine system City each quarter – to see the map Dear Neighbours, is our City's greatest green asset. and learn more about these safety Thank you to many of you Covering over 17% of our area, zones view the map at who joined my office in celebrat- our ravines make Toronto the www.toronto.ca/ase. ing the re-opening of Heron Park envy of municipalities across the Take a Trip to the Tropics Arena during the Family Day world. this March Break! long-weekend. I had a wonderful Update on Automated Speed En- With March Break starting time enjoying the ice with you forcement next week, there is lots to do at and my family. Programming on As of March 1, the City of The Toronto Zoo! During the the ice has now been restored for Toronto has finished installation winter chill, I invite you to Scar- all permitted and registered skate of all Automated Speed Enforce- borough – Rouge Park and step groups. I invite you to take ad- ment (ASE) systems across our into the warmth of five indoor vantage of the recreational skate City, these cameras will begin tropical pavilions. Some of my every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. – ticketing on April 1, 2020. ASE favourites include viewing the 4:00 p.m. is an automated system that uses Carnivore Feeding, walking over City Council Adopts Ravine a camera and a speed measure- 10km of wintry walking trails and Strategy Implementation ment device to detect and capture watching the Canadian and Tun- In January, my Council col- images of vehicles travelling in dra animals in their natural winter leagues and I unanimously excess of the posted speed limit. habitats. adopted the implementation of the Each image is reviewed by a Event: March Break at the Toronto Ravine strategy. This is Provincial Offence Officer and Toronto Zoo a 10-year implementation plan tickets are issued to the owners of When: Saturday March 14 – Sun- and includes $2.5 million annu- the vehicle, regardless of who was day March 22 ally towards enhanced services driving. Upon conviction, the Time: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last for ravine litter collection, inva- only penalty is a fine – no demerit admission at 5:00 p.m.) sive species control, as well as points will be issued nor will the Purchase Tickets: www.thetoron- $104.9 in additional funding to registered owners’ driving record tozoo.ca upgrade 10 priority investment be impacted. Let's Stay In-Touch areas. Through the adoption of The goal of the ASE program is to A reminder that our new office is this strategy, for the first time our alter driver behaviour to decrease now open 9-5 Monday to Friday City has a vision and approach to speeding and increase safety. This at 4630 Kingston Road, Unit#20. management of this natural re- program will work in tandem with We are also available at 416- 338- source through a series of 20 ac- other methods and strategies, in- 3771 and tions under the five guiding cluding engineering measures, [email protected]. principles: Protect, Invest, Con- education initiatives and tradi- To keep up to date with local nect, Partner, and Celebrate. tional police enforcement. news, please sign up for our e- newsletter at www.jennifermck- These actions aim to guide Currently there are 50 loca- We’re Back; Councillor Jennifer McKelvie held a Family Day skate at Heron the management of the ravines tions selected through a data-dri- elvie.ca, and follow me on Park Arena on Monday Feb. 17th. The rink has just reopened for all permitted and ensure the protection of these ven approach that considers speed Facebook, Instagram & Twitter and registered skate groups. MP Gary Anandasangaree dropped by to say hello irreplaceable lands is balanced and collision data. These 50 ASE via my handle, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with their use and enjoyment such systems are placed in Community @McKelvieWard25. Page 6 - March 2020 www.bluffsmonitor.com

ber of the Legion is good,” Doyle said.

“Passing the torch” All of this is good news for John White, the longest participating member WEBSITE: www.bluffsmonitor.com of the local Legion, who served in the CIRCULATION: 20,000 Royal Air Force in Britain from 1951 to AD SALES / EDITORIAL 1954. [email protected] / [email protected] In honour of his service, he was chosen to be a flag bearer when the In- or to VOLUNTEER for DELIVERY victus Games National Flag Tour 416-691-4085 stopped by Branch 13 in 2017. White joined Branch 13 in 1967 UPCOMING DEADLINES when he bought a house across the road In by: March 20th and remembers a time when the Legion had 600 members and people lined up For: April 2020 Issue down the street to get into weekly New Members; Delivery: Tuesday March 31st are welcomed by Dan Burri (L), President RCL dances. Branch 13 on Sat. Feb. 22nd He supports a more robust member- May issue deadline: April 17th Delivered: April 28th ship but said its important that people PUBLISHER / EDITOR: John & Glenda Smee ...continued from page 1 Arbour first joined the Legion six years don’t lose sight of what the Legion “It’s great to see the community getting ago out of respect for his grandfather stands for. Production: Greg Gillis behind a landmark that’s been here for who served in WW II. “We were part of the Common- Reporters: Derek Pinder almost 100 years,” said Birch Cliff resi- “It really is an institution,” wealth and they were being overrun by Photographers: John Smee, Alan Burt dent Sandy Robitaille, who has organ- Arbour said. the Nazis,” White said. “It’s imperative Writers: Cathy Austin, Nishat Chowdry, ized many events for the Legion “One hundred years on Kingston Road, that we never forget that. And I think the Ciara-Lee Crozier, Jules Delorme, Maureen including the Birch Cliff Village Christ- not many can say that. And let’s hope Legion is probably the only organization mas event and Day celebrations. that we can keep it going for another left in Canada that still holds that ideal,” Rose Everatt, Katie Fullerton , Heather Anne Robitaille is a well known Birch hundred as well. That would be the best White said. Hunter, Greg Gillis, Erin Jones, Hedy Korbee, Cliff booster who wants the neighbour- message we can send to our veterans When asked about the current ef- Angela Laarakkers, Danielle Marcoux-Hunter, hood to be more than a “bedroom com- and those that serve.” forts being made by the community to Larraine Roulston, Bret Snider. munity without a bank”. She’s also the The message is getting out. A chal- keep the Legion viable, White turned to ADVERTISING: [email protected] daughter of John A. Robitaille, an Air lenge was recently issued to the Balmy poetry. ACCOUNTS: [email protected] Force mechanic during the Korean War Beach Club, which resulted in seven “McRae’s poem says it all, I think. who was a member of Branch 13 for 50 new members. You know, In Flanders Field. ‘To you Circulation: Joyce Dolmer years. And on Thursdays and Friday we…throw the torch.’ So it’s the torch “I grew up with the knowledge that nights you’ll also find guys like Ed that we keep burning to remind us how SUBSCRIPTIONS $37 /yr. 416-691-4085 the Legion was a good positive thing in Doyle and Daniel Sieroka, recent mem- this country was built with the sacrifice THANK YOU to over 200 Volunteers who deliver to our family unit and in our community. bers who joined with a group of friends that the soldiers made.” residences throughout Birch Cliff, Birchmount Park, , And I think that should continue for the to play snooker and darts but also to sup- If you would like to support , Cliffside, , Highland Creek, Oakridge, next generation of veterans and families port the institution. Branch 13, there’s a fundraising dance and West Hill communities. that are to come.” “I think by joining a it gives people at the Legion on Sat., Feb. 29 from 7pm Joining Robitaille in her effort to a greater awareness of the veterans and -11pm with live music. Tickets are $10 No part of this publication may be reproduced or duplicated with- help make the Legion a community hub their contributions to the country, espe- and can be purchased at the Legion or Publisher's Liability: out written permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value is Gerard Arbour, a civically-engaged cially younger people who maybe don’t by emailing Sandy Robitaille at of an advertisement. The publisher's liability for other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the local chiropractor who is chair of understand as well or are more discon- [email protected]. Proceeds will be refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for unacceptable reproduction if the copy submitted by the advertisers does not correspond to our requirements as Branch 13’s membership committee. nected from it. So I think being a mem- spent on repairs to the aging building. spelled out under “Mechanical Requirements”, or for errors in the printed ad after the customer has proofread and o.k.'d the camera ready ad. Liability for colour reproduction rests in the hands of an outside press, so it cannot be guaranteed by Bluffs Monitor. Please Note: • All editorial material subject to change by the editors.

Ken Thompson VP (L) & (R) Dan Burri, Pres. RCL Br. 13; make a $1000.00 donation to Variety Village Flames Swim Team. The Legion raised the funds through weekly raffles which they distribute annually in the community.

MEET PEOPLE OF ACTION DISCOVER ROTARY’S HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

We would like to invite you to lunch at the Scarboro Golf and Country Club Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene month.

Our club works with Rotary clubs throughout the world on projects that help communities improve these areas. All projects are managed by a Rotary club in the country of work – thus ensuring all donations go directly to the humanitarian efforts. We support projects in Kenya, Mumbai, Laos, Malawi, Uganda, Honduras, and continue to unearth like projects in other countries.

If you are interested in contributing your vocational and business talents to the goals of Rotary projects, consider joining The Rotary Club of Scarborough.

For information – www.rotaryclubscarborough.org or Marcy Tomassani: 416-567-2318; [email protected] www.bluffsmonitor.com Page 7 - March 2020 Love, Marriage and Jane Austen Are Coming to Scarborough

By Ciara-Lee Crozier later, when I moved back to Scar - for your work? theatre? Jane Austen’s amusing and en - borough, Katherine Turner encour - MN: I have been nominated by MN: I say go for it. If you want to tertaining look into love and mar - aged me to get involved again by ACT-CO (Association of Commu - be on stage, get involved with back - riage will come to life when joining Scarborough Players. I keep nity Theatres - Central Ontario) for stage stuff first and make some con - Scarborough Players’ production of coming back because of family at - best Costume Design several times. nections. Attend some of the improv Pride and Prejudice opens March 6, mosphere of community theatre in In addition to doing the cos - comedy or audition workshops held 2020 at Scarborough Village The - Toronto. I get to see old friends and tumes on this show, you also have by Scarborough Players. If you atre. Mary Nowlan, who lives and make new friends every time I work your first on stage role with Scar - want to work backstage, or on cos - works in Scarborough, is the lead of on a show. borough Players. Will we be see - tumes, or building sets we could al - a talented costume team helping to What interested you in designing ing more of you on stage? ways use more people. Many hands bring this story to life. We sat down the costumes for Pride & Preju - MN: Being part of the cast is a very make light work! It is a rewarding with Mary to ask her what she loves dice? different experience than costum - way to meet people, make friends, about working in community MN: I have always loved the book, ing, set work, or set crew work. A and share your skills. theatre. Pride and Prejudice, and historical cast depends on and helps each Directed by Katherine Turner, What attracted you to community costume has fascinated me since other to learn lines and blocking. and produced by Darlene Thomas, Mary Nowlan; Photo theatre? working on my Master of Science I’m not sure if I will be on stage Pride and Prejudice features a won - credit: David A Fitzpatrick MN: In the early 1990s, Bloor West degree in Winnipeg in the mid-90s. again. This has been fun, but I think derful cast and crew of new and re - Village Players put an ad in the local Historical plays bring my love of I like the backstage stuff better. turning faces to Scarborough information or to order tickets at paper, and I realized I could put my sewing and clothing history to - What would you recommend to Players. On stage at Scarborough www.theatrescarborough.com/scar - sewing skills to work in an area gether. someone who is interested in Village Theatre March 6th-21st, boroughplayers or call 416-267- other than teaching. Many years Have you ever been recognized getting involved in community 2020, you can contact us for more 9292.

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You Got Me; Scott Heald was caught red handed leafing through the face painting cata- logue at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood, Winter Fair on Monday February 17th. What else he could’ve wanted painted on his face will have to remain a mystery.

You Can’t Keep A good Man Down; Local realtor Dave Patterson and Wellbanks Mortgage Group had to act fast when their Family Day Skate in support of Bluffs Food Bank had to be moved when Birchmount Arena Gardens was closed for the season due to roof issues. Fortunately the event came off as planned after it was moved to Don Mont- gomery Community Recreation Centre.

Rotaract Charter Event: Thursday, February 19 the University of Toronto Scarborough Rotaract Club (UTSC-R) was chartered. Rotaract is a Rotary club for young adults (18-30 years) to participate in community and international humanitarian projects as “partners in service” with members of Rotary – the Rotary Clubs of Scarborough and Scarborough Twilight. LtoR: Devlin Grewal, Charter President; Amanual Bisrat, UTSC-R; Beth Selby, Family Day At McCowan District Park ; Jennifer Pontsa-Mauro certainly en- Rotary DG; Aloka Mahadurage, UTSC-R; Adam Poulin, UTSC-R; Maliha Khan, Dan- joyed the beautiful weather at the SBCA Fire & Ice event Feb 17th. Robin & Chris forthRotaract; Larry Whatmore, Rotary Advisor – UTSC-R; Mark Chipman, Rotary DGE; Miller took some time to toast marshmallows and Aviya, Kalia, Felicia and Aarika Wilf Wilkinson, Rotary International President 2007/08. (below) kept moving on the skating trail.

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By Maureen Rose Everatt the Toronto Animal Services. The were approaching people who were I struggled daily with the ethical highest number of carcases found in walking their dogs (“Toronto Dog dilemma of whether I should let my Ward 30 was 348 (Toronto/Danforth) Owners Warning”, 2018). That cat outside, to enjoy the natural life of and 382 carcases were found in Ward same year Tami Jeannerett reported a cat, or to keep him inside, safe but 32 (Beaches/). In 2012 the that a dog was killed by a coyote bored. This dilemma came to a deci- mobile response unit disposed of pack in Hamilton (“Dog killed by sive end when my cat disappeared. 1,336 cat and 229 dog carcases coyote pack in Hamilton”, 2018). I began my search for Jaxon, a (“Road Kill”, May 25, 2012). On April 22, 2019 Wayne Burley’s 2-year-old short hair orange tabby, by In 2017 researcher Bev dog was “badly mauled” by a coy- delivering 200 lost cat flyers door to Betkowski completed a 10-year study ote while he was walking it in a door, posting on several social media with the University of Alberta that wooded area in Collingwood sites, registering with Toronto Animal looked at the carcases of pets found (“Coyote co-existence policy Services and personally visiting to determine the cause of death. The means pets are never safe”, 2019) all the animal shelters in my area. carcases of 53 cats were found with For me the dilemma of keep- During this 10-day search for my cat, tufts of coyote fur in their claws. The ing a pet in or letting them live the I was shocked by the number of pets research concluded that one factor natural life of freedom has been that go missing every day. Some are contributing to missing pets is preda- resolved. I believe that cats are not Look Before They Leap; Coyotes, cars, and other dangers make picked up as strays, others reported as tory behaviours of coyotes (“Local prepared for the urbanized setting supervising your pets outdoors a must. being seen in a particular area. In one Cat Killings linked to Coyotes”, of a busy city. They are too vulner- sad case, a cat was reportedly sighted 2017). able to cars and in a neighbourhood. Two days later One significant factor was that now the urban the person who found the cat updated 80% of the deaths occurred from June coyote. I am Answers the post announcing the cat was killed to October when cats are most visible happy to con- by a motor vehicle. The search for my hunting birds and mice. The study clude that Jaxon 1. 1 Always solve parenthesis then addition & subtraction cat led me to ask the questions: How suggested that hungry mother coyotes the cat returned first (from left to right), then (from left to right). exponents & orders (from left many pets go missing annually, and are teaching their young to attack this 10 days after 2. (9 - 3) / ⅓ + 1 what happens to them? easy and visible prey. The belief is going missing. It to right), then multiplication 3. 9 - (3 / + 1) One of the biggest reasons pets that when coyotes moved into urban was just one day & division (from left to right), ⅓ go missing is due to animals being hit areas they had access to feral cats. after the ad and fatally injured by cars and trucks. They gradually added feral cats to appeared in this Easy Hard According to a news report written their normal diet of squirrels, mice newspaper. by Patty Winsa, approximately 7,500 and rabbits. To a coyote there is no I feel that per- animals are disposed of annually by difference between a feral cat and haps someone Tips for keeping pets safe: someone’s pet. found him and In recent years pet attacks by brought him 1) Keep pets on a leash coyotes have made big media head- back to the street 2) Supervise pets when they lines. On August 28, 2017 Joanne where he lived. I are outside Lavoite reported that a pet was killed plan to purchase 3) Keep pets in a fenced yard in the Toronto Beaches (“Coyote more cat toys 4) Microchip pets sightings leave Toronto residents and build an 5) Carry a whistle while shaken”, 2017). On May 14, 2018 outdoor enclo- walking your pet Sydney Borton reported that an sure to ensure 6) Never let pets out between resident had a scary Jaxon lives a dusk to dawn encounter with a pack of coyotes that long life.

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January 23rd 08:00 hrs Nourishment for your plants can be tea to avoid stagnation, which would have a enhanced by applying mature compost in the negative effect on your plants. form of compost tea, also known as liquid Compost tea should steep from 36 to 48 Westbourne Ave. & Dawes Rd. Sat. February 1st 17:00 hrs gold. hours. The longer you brew it, the more mi- Finished compost not only feeds the crobes will be introduced into the tea; how- good microbes by increasing their numbers ever, utilize it within 3 days, as the microbes Hurley Cres. & Flintwick Dr. Sun. February 2nd 22:00 hrs and diversity, but also eliminates the use of will not have enough food to last much longer. chemical fertilizers. Gardeners have discov- When the homemade tea is ready to use, Kingston Rd. & West Hill Dr. Wed. February 5th 17:00 hrs ered the efficiency of their compost can be in- begin by dampening the area where it will be creased by creating compost tea. As fresh applied. You may wish to strain the tea further compost may contain pathogens, it is neces- by using an old shirt. The well-balanced Leahann Dr. & Flora Dr. Mon. February 10th 05:00 hrs sary to apply it after it has become well-aged, amber liquid can be poured, sprayed or spread dark and coarsely textured. Compost tea pro- around the base of garden plants. Since this tects plant surfaces, improves root and soil brew can be very rich in nutrients, it should structure, reduces water usage and tends to be diluted with water if it is darker than amber Neighbourhood Shootings enhance the growth and blooms of plants. It in colour. You also can add 1/8 tsp. of veg- With incidents of gun violence on the rise, we have expanded ‘Police Beat’ to can be used to water lawns, flowers and veg- etable oil or mild liquid dishwashing soap per keep you informed of recent shootings in the neighbourhood. etables, as well as house plants. gallon to help the tea stick to leaves. Your tea When To create this liquid gold, you will should have an earthy odour. If that changes, Where require approximately 3 gallons (13.5 litres) discard it and begin a new batch. of water. If using chlorinated tap water, allow For best results apply the liquid approxi- Kingston Rd. & Lochleven Dr. Sat. January 25th 23:00 hrs it to sit in the sun for several hours for the mately two weeks before your plants start to chlorine to evaporate. The brewing process bud. Compost tea also helps young plants Lawrence Ave. E & Susan St. Sat. January 25th 23:00 hrs requires air bubbles that are best provided when being transplanted. with the aid of a brewing pump or an air filter This spring allow your gardening efforts such as those used in fish tanks. to take on new life by utilizing the benefits of Pharmacy Ave. & Janet Blvd. Fri. January 31st 21:00 hrs To eliminate the spraying of pesticides on compost tea. public areas, it can be brewed in large batches. ~ Larraine writes children’s books that high- Eastpark Blvd. & Daphne Rd. Wed. February 5th 15:00 hrs As golf course superintendents stated in Bio- light the joy of composting and pollinating Cycle Magazine, “Compost tea works and it’s with the adventures of Pee Wee at Castle cutting our costs.” Compost. Fun and factual for all ages. Pharmacy Ave. & Dolphin Dr. Wed. February 12th 23:00 hrs For a home brew without the use of an To order, postage free, visit: air filter, place a shovelful of finished compost www.castlecompost.com Man Killed in Gang Related Triple Shooting at Local Pizza Shop the target of a gang related shooting. Public Notice Two male suspects armed with handguns are believed to have approached the pizza shop, firing into the restaurant through the glass door and Attention Resthaven windows. They then fled the scene in a silver vehicle. The suspects are both Cemetery Property wanted for first degree mur- An “ambush”; Toronto Police investigate a deadly der. Police have also not ruled owners with last triple shooting. photo; Jeremy Cohn/CBC out the possibility that there were more than two suspects A triple shooting on January 25th at a involved in the fatal shooting. names from N-Z. pizza shop on Kingston Road west of The two other victims, a man in his 50s Markham Road left one man dead and two and a woman in her 40s who are believed to other people injured. have been bystanders, were treated in hos- We are currently verifying ownership Police have identified the man killed as pital for non-life-threatening injuries and Stephon Kelly, 28, of Toronto. He was found subsequently released. records as part of a digitization of with a single gunshot wound to the chest, Kelly is Toronto’s sixth homicide vic- permanent cemetery records. and due to the manner in which the incident tim of the year, and the fourth to die in a occurred police believe he might have been shooting. Please contact us as soon as possible at: 416-267-4653 Call for more information on how to transfer your arrangements from

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logical restoration to help FRW with its environmental projects to improve education programs and tree plantings. the watershed and These activities improve the health and actively engage resilience of our ecosystems, water- youth leaders in sheds and communities. Scarborough– Scientists with the Insurance Rouge Park,” said Bureau of Canada, Environment Thanigasalam. Canada and the UN International Panel “This Ontario Tril- on Climate Change agree on the need lium Foundation to protect and restore forest and wet- grant will aid con- land habitats to better absorb carbon, servation and pollutants and water, and thereby miti- restoration efforts gate climate change and flooding, while and affect positive improving water quality and air quality, change in the fight human health and wellbeing, and bio- Scarborough-Rouge Park MPP; against climate diversity. Vijay Thanigasalam change.” Friends of the Rouge Watershed and FRW General Manager Jim Robb announce Ontario Funds from (FRW) is a charitable environmental Trillium Foundation funding for FRW’s youth leadership the OTF grant are organization. FRW coordinates envi- program at a winter nature walk in the Rouge National being used to help ronmental projects with visible and Urban Park. with the costs lasting ecosystem, watershed, and com- By Danielle Marcoux-Hunter involved with munity benefits. FRW implants envi- On Sunday January 26th, local staffing to oversee the initiative, creat- ronmental knowledge, values and skills MPP Vijay Thanigasalam met with ing educational materials, buying trees, within the minds, hearts and hands of members of the Friends of the Rouge plants, and gardening equipment and youth and community volunteers. Watershed (FRW) at the Rouge maintaining equipment for watering, Since 1991, FRW and its volunteers National Urban Park to hear about the mulching and tending the planting sites. and partners have helped to: Create work being done since receiving a FRW’s Grey Tree Frog Appren- Rouge Park, Watershed and Greenbelt $20,000 Seed grant from the Ontario ticeship program helps students under- Plans which protect and improve water- Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2019. stand and tackle issues like climate shed, ecosystem and community The grant is being used to pilot FRW’s change and ecosystem decline by giv- health; Educate and empower more Youth Environmental (Grey Tree Frog) ing them environmental knowledge, as than 65,000 youth and community vol- Apprentice Program. Through this pro- well as leadership and communications unteers to plant and maintain more than gram, over the March Break, 12 stu- skills. In addition, the program offers 730,000 native trees, shrubs and dents will be part of a week-long students practical training and experi- flowers; and restore 3.5 million square training session. ence with the coordination of volun- metres of native forest, wetland, and “I am proud that our government teers to plant trees, shrubs and meadow habitat to support natural continues to invest in environmental wildflowers to restore forests and wet- beauty and biodiversity, clean water organizations like the Friends of the lands. As part of the program, students and air, climatic stability and human WAREHOUSE OUTLET Rouge Watershed which focus on eco- are donating 40+ volunteer hours each health.

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Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd at Markham Rd. 416-699-8333 Sheryl Hagerman discusses Opioids and Naloxine on Speaker: Joanne James, Osteoporosis Canada, 416-567-4535 March 11th. and April 8th listen to Sue Williams talk about Topic: Exercise Programs to Benefit Osteoporosis. her sailing “Ready To Come About”. • Free In-Home Estimates For further details see: http://probus-guildwood.homestead.com It’s back! Momiji Health Care Society’s annual Community • Seniors Rates Bazaar. Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 12:00noon until SON • Fast Friendly Service Come one Come all, have some fun, mix & mingle, & meet 3:30pm, 3555 Kingston Road Scarborough. There will be PLUMBING • Locally Owned/Operated Bathroom • Licenced and Insured new people, while playing BINGO! We meet the first something for everyone! Food to take home (Chow Mein, Grab Bars Call Matthew Saturday of every month at 140 Adanac Drive (at Mason and Manju, Sushi and Bento Boxes) and to eat on site (Teishoku, Eglinton). $10 per package (including Jackpot game) or Japanese Street Food and Pies). Fabulous finds include Col- - INSTALLED - 416-567-4535 $1/game, $2/Jackpot Card. Refreshments are available for sale lectibles, Jewellery, Giftware, Books and a Garage Sale. Time, Talent and Trivia Night Want to Test Your Trivia Skills? Want to have a night of fun Saturday, March 28th, 2020 - 6pm PROFESSIONAL FOOTCARE & Laughter? Then Join us for Trivia Night: the 2nd Dinner followed by trivia and silent auction. $25 Foot, heel & ankle pain Saturday of every month starting February; Doors open Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood, 85 Livingston Road, Nails, corns, callus, warts @5:30pm. Cost: $2/round. Bring your friends, play as a team, 416-261-9503/[email protected] Paediatric/Diabetic care or choose a team when you get here. 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Taylor Memorial: Virtual Reality Experience: Play with or [email protected] Call to register at 416-792-6702; or email: Job Simulator, where robots train humans how to fix cars, [email protected] cook, surf the web & more. Tue, Mar 10, 4:00- 5:00pm. (13+) For more info visit: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca Secure Your Future! ENTERTAINMENT • ENTERTAINMENT • ENTERTAINMENT • ENTERTAINMENT A Woman’s Touch Landscaping Jane Austen’s: Pride and Prejudice, Acoustic Harvest presents: James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe, Specializing in .... Presented by: Scarborough Music Theatre: March 6*, 7, 12, 13, Saturday, March 14th, 8:00pm, St. Paul’s United Church, 200 14, 19 & 20 at 8:00pm and March 8, 15 & 21 at 2:00pm McIntosh Street. $25adv/$30@door. www.acousticharvest.ca Overgrown, Out of Control Gardens. Tickets: Regular $24., Senior/Student $20., Group rate $19. Garden Maintenance, See ad & article, in this issue of Bluffs Monitor, for more There is still time to see Disgraced presented by East Side Garden planters & Annual Flower Planting details and a discount coupon. Players. Peppermill Theatre until March 7th. See article below. Landscape Designs and Installations Re-sodding & Eco Lawn Seeding East Side Players Bring Disgraced to the Stage The cast to answer. It forces you to question what consists of local talent you think and believe.” from Toronto and the Gabe Hudson plays Abe, and found Creber Son & Co. Monuments GTA. Members of the relatable aspects to his character. “I like my Est. 1897 cast and crew have character Abe because he is light hearted at Large Indoor Showroom reflected on what the beginning but he becomes more cynical Servicing All Cemeteries and Nationalities brought them together. as the show progresses. Negative experi- • Granite Monuments • Lettering in All Languages “What at- ences can transform a person. Even small • Bronze & Granite Markers • Memorial Cleaning tracted me to the script subtle things may be racist but they become • Bronze Lanterns & Vases • In-Home Service was the intelligent normalized so people brush them off.” • Statues & Photos • Custom Designs writing and extremely D’Alimonte shared why audiences 416-261-9393 • 416-261-6200 timely subject matter. should see the show. “They will be enter- [email protected] The play deals with tained and challenged, both emotionally 110 Anaconda Ave. (Birchmount Rd., 2 Blocks North of St. Clair) religion, race and rela- and intellectually. It will give them food for Over 100 Years of Service tionships in a complex thought and speaks to what is going on in East Side Players Present; Disgraced. way,” shared Mario the world today.” He adds, “There are not Aaron Sidenberg and Julia Mather rehearse a scene for D’Alimonte, the play’s a lot of Muslim characters living in the the production currently at the Papermill Theatre. director. western world represented on stage. This Abbas Hus- play has people of colour, white people, By Erin Jones sain plays Amir and Jewish people and Muslim people. It is a East Side Players brings Pulitzer reflected on why he wanted to be a part of microcosm of the people that live in That the old red and white health cards expire July 1st, Award winning play Disgraced to the this production. “The one thing that really Toronto. There are no stereotypes in the 2020? To avoid the stress and frustration of being denied or charged stage, opening February 21, 2020 at the attracted me was the main character is of show. They are all intelligent and articulate for physician care and other health services, update your card asap. Papermill Theatre. Middle Eastern descent and is the protago- characters. People of different faiths and Visit: www.services.gov.on.ca/sf for more information. It is rare for audiences to see a live nist. He is an intelligent character that feels colours can come to the show and see theatre production that portrays characters real and isn’t a stereotype.” themselves represented on stage.” CANS OF corn, peas, green in a contemporary setting in a multicultural Aaron Sidenberg, who plays Isaac, Disgraced, by Ayad Akhtar, opens at beans or carrots is the requested city. Disgraced, written by Ayad Akhtar, is says “I like the fact that my character, the Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills food item for March about Amir, a lawyer, his wife Emily, an Isaac, tries to hold his ground. There are on February 21st and runs to March 7th, upcoming artist, their friend and curator multiple levels and all the characters are 2020. The Papermill Theatre is located at Ever said: “I didn’t know that...” ? Isaac, Jory, Amir’s lawyer colleague and complex.” 67 Pottery Road, minutes from Broadview Well, they say we learn something new every day. Are there Abe, Amir’s nephew. Each character is Julia Mather plays Emily, and she was & Danforth with free parking. Tickets can any tidbits of wisdom you would like to share with our forced to look at their own values and also attracted by the small ensemble cast. be purchased through the box office, at readers? 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