Charity Books for Filipino Schools Missing

December 2019

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Members of a ber 2016, to the BayBay Central School in Long Branch Ozamiz City. charity are out- The documents show the container arrived in raged and still the Philippines, but was not delivered to Bay- shaking their Bay school. heads after 35,000 At one point Barker travelled to Cebu to help PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE Philippines, many waving text books and a Canadian flags, are thankful for school items sent by South find and deliver the container but was unsuc- container of bad- Etobicoke volunteers and agencies. cessful. A THANK YOU POSTER FROM ly-needed items He was told by a local transportation agent “the students in the Philippines for went ‘missing” Phillip Barker, co-founder of the charity. “We know container was missing and no longer at the port of school items is shown by Phillip after being that the container arrived at a port in Cebu and just entry.” Barker, of the Lakeshore shipped to schools disappeared.” The charity has been active for many years helping Charitable Foundation. Courtesy in the Philippines. The charity has launched a legal action against the students in the Philippines. They have provided photo. The items, which broker to try and recoup some of their expenses and printers, books, computers, toys, Christmas trees were donated by cost of the items. and even a Santa for students over the years. area residents, groups and school boards, were des- A manifest of the items show the donations tined to help students at several public schools in were made by generous Canadians, the Ro- Ozamiz City, the Philippines. tary Club of Etobicoke, Toronto Board of The missing used goods included: two wheelchairs, Education; which sent boxes of books and two sewing machines, an organ, three boxes of toys, paper decoration: and the Catholic Board of 54 desks and chairs, new diapers and baby clothes. Education that sent boxes of used text The shipment was gathered and shipped at a cost of books and desks and chairs. almost $6,500 (Cdn) by members of the Lakeshore “These items are badly needed by the stu- Charitable Foundation, who had to pay for drivers dents at the schools that we help sponsor,” and a truck to take the goods to a Mississauga office Barker explains. “The students are poor and for a Montreal-based custom broker. they lack proper text books at the schools.” “We are very disappointed that the items we worked Documents filed in court show the contain- so hard to collect did not get to the students,” says er was shipped three years ago, on Decem- Uber and community groups helping many at-risk women and families Area women and their children flee- derstands ing abuse or violence are breathing that easier today thanks to a much-need- transpor- ed grant and cash donation from tation has Uber to help keep families together the pow- and safe. er to Officials of Women’s Habitat of transform Etobicoke, at 140 Islington Ave., the ev- have received from Uber some eryday life of $20,000 in free rides and $4,000 in AT RISK WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES are helped people,” cash to help women in need. daily by the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke. she notes. “The grant is for this upcoming year Women’s Shelter Director Julia Fid- Habitat has pro- des says the support from vided emergen- Uber “will help ensure cy shelter for transportation is no lon- women and Bring the family! December 7 is our 29th ger a barrier to women their depen- who are escaping vio- dents who are Annual Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade lence and who need ac- survivors of cess to our services.” violence since “One of the greatest barri- 1978. Its outreach centre provide ser- fice 146, at 146 Thirtieth St., from ers we face when support- vices as group and individual counsel- 6:30. p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ing a woman to come to ling, parenting support and housing RSVP for the event at our shelter is figuring out assistance. Facebook.com/groups/etobicoke or and we are thrilled that we will be able how she will arrive here,” Fiddes ex- Meanwhile, members of the South email [email protected]. Items in to provide this gift of transportation to plains. Uber official Sarah Freed says need includes: new women’s personal the women we serve,” says Sojie Tate, Etobicoke Community Facebook her firm uses their technology and re- items, waterproof gloves, mitts, toilet- of Women’s Habitat. Group are organizing a Holiday So- sources to support organizations deliv- ries, shampoo, body wash, hair acces- Tate says Habitat will use the cash to cial fundraiser and hamper-fill to aid ering “meaningful, positive change.” sories or household items. Also sought buy Presto cards for use by clients at the Women’s Habitat Holiday Ham- “We are proud to support their great are gift cards from Walmart, No Frills their shelter and outreach locations. per program on December 5 at Of- work because Women’s Habitat un- or Shoppers Drug Mart.

Check out our Restaurant Reviews.. Page 8 2 The South Etobicoke News December 2019 22 Division officers collect toys for children Remembering all our Area youths are the big winners of the TTC – time of the year to give back to the a toy drive by 22 Division Com- Queen- community.” vets in the community munity Response Unit officers who sway-Ar- The toy bus will be parked all day went beyond the call of duty. row Rd. outside ToysRus, at 655 Evans Officers say they hope their efforts Division. Ave., on December 14 for people will help at-risk children in the 22 DIVISION TOY DRIVE “We are to drop off unwrapped items. with Insp. Tim Crone, community this Christmas. Joe Lattanzi (middle) hoping to The toys will be distributed on De- A number of area businessmen, and Staff Sgt. Mario have lots cember 15 to residents of 10 and such as Joe Lattanzi, of Incredible Teixeiro. of toys 20 Garnett James Rd., at their Novelties, donated toys to make distributed Christmas party and at LAMP, at the program a success, police say. to the needy families if all goes Sixth St., on December 17. The toys were added to a “Stuff the well,” says Sgt. Lhawang Jong- You can also drop off toys at 22 Bus” toy drive by 22 Division and dong, of the CRU Unit. “This is a Division, at 3699 Bloor St. W. Popular Captain retire from Cadets PAYING THEIR RESPECTS FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 are MPP Christine We salute your service Hogarth, MP James Maloney (right) and Councillor Captain! Mark Grimes (left). Captain Christine Mercado (Hannan) is passing on the torch and has retired from an instructor position CPTN. Mercado at the Royal Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) Central after 23-years of service. The full-time fire fighter was also involved in the Expedition program at Cadet Sup- port Training Centres, National and Re- gional Expeditions and Expedition Centre Training Centres for more than two decades. “It has been an excellent career and it is MEMBERS OF THE LONG BRANCH COMMUNITY including now time to pass the baton to someone CADET COLOUR PARTY FROM 2824 Army Cadets take part in a students and officials of the Elementary School else,” says Mercado, who works as a Fire wreath-laying ceremony at the Long Branch Cenotaph, on Micheline-Saint-Cyr, on Forty-First St., helped to plant Suppression Captain for Vaughan Fire and Long Branch Ave., on Remembrance Day. This intimate some of 100 trees at their school as part of a ‘Long Rescue and volunteers as Chair of the ceremony involved families, residents and members of all Branch Remembers’ initiative by the Long Branch Long Branch Neighbourhood Association three levels of government. The Cenotaph stands in memory Neighborhood Association (LBNA) to honour vets of (LBNA.) of those who gave their lives in WWI, WWII and the Korean WW1 and WW11. School principal Mirela Lonian says She is married to husband, Richard, and War. It was built in 1933 by Royal Canadian Legion Long students will receive shade from the trees to protect live with son, Ethan, in the Long Branch Branch, Branch 101. Photo by RICHARD MERCADO. them in years to come. More than 100 students took community. part in the event. Photos by TOM GODFREY WOLF KIMELMAN INJURY LAWYERS You don’t pay until we settle your claim

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Happily taking Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) patients The South Etobicoke News December 2019 3 Ford Sr. was the patriarch of family of Etobicoke politicians

The late MPP the newspapers, damn everybody, because we're The family patri- Douglas dedicated people," Ford Sr. told the CBC in 1998. arch was elected to Bruce Ford Born in Toronto in 1933 to parents who emigrated the legislature in would be from England, Ford Sr. was the youngest of nine the 1995 provin- happy today children. They were raised by single mom, Celia, in cial election, de- with the po- the Danforth area, after dad Ernest passed away the feating litical and same year Doug was born. incumbent Liberal business suc- The family moved to spacious Etobicoke, where the Jim Henderson for cesses of his Ford children grew up. the Etobicoke- Politics ran deep in the family and by 2000 a popular Humber riding. THE FORD POLITICAL DYNASTY with Premier son Douglas Bruce Ford, (In photo) Rob was elected to represent Ward 2, Etobicoke Premier Harris Doug and his overlooking sons Randy, the late North on Toronto City Council. The voters loved reduced the num- youngest, the Rob and Doug. Courtesy pic. him for his hands-on service and he represented the ber of ridings in late Rob, a riding from 2010 and again from 2014 until his death 1996 from 130 to former Mayor of the City of Toronto. THE LATE Douglas Bruce Ford in 2016. 103 forcing some Ford Sr., who died in September 2006 at the age The older Doug represented Ward 2 on Toronto MPPs to fight one of 73, was the co-founder of the successful Deco Council from 2010 to 2014, at the same time Rob another for re-nomination. Ford Sr. was defeated Labels in 1962, which is operated by family mem- was serving as Mayor. Doug later sought the mayor- by Chris Stockwell for the nomination in a new bers. He was elected as an MPP from 1995 to al chair in 2014 losing out to Mayor John Tory. riding of Etobicoke-Centre. 1999 to represent the riding of Etobicoke-Humber. Doug was elected leader to the PC Party of Ontario He retired from politics soon after and returned to The businessman was part of the so-called Common in 2018 and led the Conservatives to a majority gov- his first love, running his business. After he died, a Sense Revolution that swept the Progressive Conser- ernment in a general election the same year. Ford vatives into office and made Mike Harris premier. Sr.’s grandson Michael was elected to the Ward 2 park on Royal York Rd., was renamed Douglas B. "We just look at it this way; damn the guns, damn council seat following Rob’s death. Ford Park in his honour. Homes being built on car dealership site Judson St. plant to move in a year “These upmarket homes make for a luxurious and conve- nient homeowner experience,” Minto says in its sales mate- Residents of Judson St. in Mimico are rials. “Investors should not wait to take advantage of this fuming that a concrete batching plant, great opportunity.” which has been a source of dust and pol- It is estimated more than 2,000 new residents will be mov- lution in the area, has been sold but will ing into the development once it is completed late next year not be moving for a year. ML Ready Mix, at 29 Judson St., has or in 2021. been purchased by the City for almost Outdoor amenities include a 3,020-square-metre park and $5 million and will be moved to 545 935-square-metres of commercial units. Commissioners St., in the Port Lands, in The four-hectare property is bounded to the north by the the coming year, officials say. CNR-Metrolinx Lakeshore W. rail corridor, and Brown’s Resident Dan Irwin and Judson St. Line to the west. It was deemed industrial and has been the residents have been fighting for years to home of Marino’s Automotive for more than 50-years prior have the dust-making plant moved. to their move. “This is another year of torture,” Irwin “These 16-block brick townhomes are more than beautiful,” says. Area residents want the empty REALTORS ARE GEARING UP FOR sale next year of plant lands to be designated a park. townhomes being built on the former Marino’s Auto Group Minto says in its materials. “These homes are set close to four hectare site. South Etobicoke News photo. the region’s most important transit hub and residents can easily access many close-by amenities.” What’s Inside Many Long Branch residents are looking forward to a new The developer maintains the complex would make for a - Concert to help refugees …Page 4 stacked townhouse complex now under construction at the “great off-campus residence” since students can easily walk former Marino’s Automotive Group site at 3526 Lake Shore to Humber College Lakeshore Campus, at Kipling Ave. - Paint store marks 70-years …Page 5 Blvd. W. Area residents say they love Long Branch because it is an The project by Minto Communities Canada will contain 415 “exciting, vibrant neighbourhood that is full of services and - H elping kids in Kenya …Page 9 residential units, which includes 380 stacked two-storey conveniences.” townhomes and 35 three-storey townhomes, according to The neighbourhood is described as a “close-knit, welcoming - H ealth & Wellness …Page 9 the developer. Minto, in its information, says the 10 of the community that is full of life.” 380 stacked townhomes will be one-bedroom, 338 will be It is home of some of the oldest trees in Canada with sever- - Things to do …Page 10 two-bedrooms and 32 three-bedroom units. al of them listed on a national registry of protected trees. - Shanny in H all of Fame …Page 11

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A fundraising concert was held at a Mimico church There was also a Christmas Bazaar to help three refugee families who are trying to get to before the show, with crafts, silent Canada to escape persecution and save their lives. auction and tasty baked goods of the The Refugee Fundraiser Concert took place on De- holiday season. cember 1 at the Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran The church also held a refugee fund- Church, at 2379 Lake Shore Blvd. W. COMMUNITY RAISING FUNDS TO HELP MEMBERS of the Kifle family (left,) who raiser last September to help mem- The world-renowned Toronto Welsh Male Voice fled Eritrea to Ethiopia; the Barsoum family who fled Syria to Lebanon and bers of the community. Choir took to the stage to help raise much-needed the Younes family (right) who fled Syria to Kuwait. Courtesy photos. There are more than 70 million peo- funds. ple displaced around the world. A The choir, which has performed in Wales and cludes Lahdo, Nayl and Fadi; who fled for their safe- UN report this year estimated the number of refugees throughout North America, sing songs ‘born of the ty from Syria to Lebanon. worldwide at nearly 26 million. mountains and valleys of Wales,’ according to their Funds will also go to the Kifle family, who includes Some 8,000 refugees became Canadian citizens promotional materials. They perform spirituals, op- Goitom, Salina, Miryam, Edmond, Naemi and Pet- last year, when 55,400 claims for asylum were era, Broadway tunes and Christmas favourites. The ros; who fled for their lives from Eritrea to Ethopia. filed. Canada accepts roughly 30,000 refugees proceeds of the show went to help the refugee fami- Also being helped are the Younes family, who in- yearly. Donations can be made online at lies when they start new lives in Canada. Some of cludes Ibrahim, Dounia, Marwan, Omar, Nor and www/canadahelps.org/en/dn/29127 or by email at the funds will go to the Barsoum family, who in- Sami: who escaped with the clothes on their backs [email protected] or by calling 416- from Syria to Kuwait. 251-8293. Best-selling booze, vodka and spirits made Win a Loon watch in New Toronto for generations by Gilbey

New Toronto was at one time Cana- da’s top producer of some of the world’s best-selling gins, whiskies and other fine brands of liquor and spirits. The aroma of fermenting whiskey, exotic rums and liquors filled the air over New Toronto some 86-years ago THE W.A.GILBEY PLANT produced famous booze for almost 50-years on a site where the Ford Performance Centre originating from what was the sprawling plant of W.A. now stands. City of Toronto photo. THE ICONIC CANADIAN LOON WATCH Gilbey (Canada) Ltd., which for almost 50-years stood will make an excellent Christmas gift where the Ford Performance Centre is today. nadian whiskies made at the New Toronto plant. The and one that has history. Be the fifth The three-acre site where the arena stands at Kipling others produced here included: Very Best, Golden Vel- reader to drop us a line at Ave. and New Toronto St., back in 1933 was famous for vet, Old Gold, Special Old and Governor General [email protected] producing the wildly popular Gilbey’s London Dry Gin Rums. and win this lovely specially-made and Gilbey’s Spey Royal Scotch. “Gilbey products vary from Italian Vermouth to excel- timepiece that was made right here The alcoholic spirits from the British-based Gilbey was lent French table wines and champagnes.” according to in Lakeshore Village. Hundreds of first sold in Canada in 1905 and the plant was opened in the firm’s promotional materials. “The Gilbey line of the Loon Watches were made by 1933. At the time it employed about 50 area residents, domestic liqueur gins are unequalled in sales anywhere.” The Clock Factory, at 2881 Lake records show. The company started in England in 1857 and is still Shore Blvd. W., for watch lovers in Within three years an addition was built to the building managed by descendants of the original partners. 1987 after Ottawa ended the to cater to rising booze sales. The plant at the time was The initials “W & A” in the Gilbey Company name Canadian one-dollar paper bills and very busy with trucks arriving with raw products and stand for the brothers Walter and Alfred Gilbey, who opted for the Loonie coin, which then taking the finished spirits to market. upon returning from the Crimean War in 1856, decided was met with great controversy at The company would produce and market more than 50 to open a retail wine business. the time. The popular Loon Watches brands for the Canadian market, including best-seller Gilbey became part of International Distillers & sold well over the years and are still Smirnoff Vodka, which outsold their other products; in- Vintners, a spirits distribution company. In 1998 IDV available at the Clock Factory. Call cluding Harvey’s fine line of imported Spanish Sherry. merged with United Distillers to create United Distillers them at 416-251-1225 or shop Gilbey’s Black Velvet was the most famous of five Ca- & Vintners, the spirits division of giant Diageo. online at theclockfactory.ca

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Great Lakes Brewery (GLB) “We believe in providing a “hand is once again “fighting to end up not a hand out” by providing hunger in our communities” appropriate resources, knowledge with the 10th Annual Hops for and training so the people can lift Hunger Food Drive in support themselves out of poverty,” ac- of the Daily Bread Food cording to MCOH material. Bank. The group is run by volunteers in Any customer this month who Canada and Kenya, where they purchases a can of ‘Grandpa’s partner with two local organiza- Ol’ White Eggnog Stout’, a beer brewed and la- tions. Thackray and another belled specifically for Daily Bread, will help KENYAN GIRLS ABOVE ARE being helped by generous contribute as $1 from each can sold will be do- volunteers in Canada, including those attending member from Alderwood will be nated to Daily Bread. Alderwood United Church. Courtesy photo. travelling to Kenya in June to work DOZENS OF LETTERS IN Cans are available to purchase at the GLB retail on a medical mission to help local SUPPORT OF OUR VETS store at 30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd., beginning on people. from residents of the December 4. The beer will also be available on A fundraiser is underway to help at-risk The group’s website says the people they community are being draught in the brewery taproom and $1 from children and families in Kenya. serve in Kenya have little access to clean held by Lee-Anne Soper, each pour will be donated. An event was held on November 24 at water, food, education, healthcare and a co-owner of The “We are thrilled to kick-off our 10th annual Alderwood United Church, with all pro- safety. Emerald Isle, at 374 Hops for Hunger campaign with the release of ceeds of a bake sale and luncheon going “Employment opportunities are limited Brown’s Line, as part of our very much sought-after seasonal beer, to the Mikinduri Children of Hope and the future can be bleak,” according to a Remembrance Day Grandpa’s Ol’ White Eggnog Stout,” says Peter (MCOH), which has been helping people MCOH. “Despite this, the Kenyan people promotion, that also Bulut, owner and president of GLB. in Kenya for more than 15-years. we serve are hard working.” raised $200, which was He said the 5% alcohol beer sells for $4 each Organizer George Thackray says Mikin- MCOH says members are dedicated to donated to the Royal and will be available in the taproom. duri’s work has improved the lives of Ke- improving the basic necessities of life for Canadian Legion, GLB is encouraging patrons to donate any non- nyan children, families and communities Kenyans. More than two million meals Branch 101, in Long perishable food items, along with baby food and ‘for generations to come.’ are served to needy kids every year as a Branch. Members of the diapers. Customers can drop items in the yellow The group has introduced children school result of their feeding programs. They al- Legion were appreciative Daily Bread collection bin in the store and GLB feeding programs, education, agriculture, so make sanitary kits for girls so they can of the recognition and will provide a free 5-oz sample. clean water access and medical assistance. stay in school during their periods. support. The store is also “The holidays is a particularly hard time for MCOH was co-founded in 2003 by Ted The group helps with sponsorships and accepting new toys as families experiencing food insecurity,” says and Rita Grant and Makena Ambassa to almost 300 children have been sponsored part of CTV’S Toy Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food relieve the effects of poverty in Kenya by by Canadians, who donate $33 a month. Mountain drive to help working with local leaders, churches, Donations can be made through their Bank. Last year, GLB donated $3,600 and children. It is one of three government agencies and international website at: https://mikinduri.com many boxes of food to Daily Bread thanks to selling cannabis-related groups. goods in the area. their generous brew lovers. CONGRATS DR. GEORGE! A proud Dr. George Vouronikos, (left) of North Queen Dental, is being awarded one of the highest fellowship honours in Canada from the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) for ‘sharing knowledge in order to serve the dental needs and improve the quality of life of people worldwide.’ Only a few such fellowships are awarded yearly. Courtesy photo.

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Up-and-coming South Etobi- coke author Raissa N., whose pen name is Sibo, is making a name for herself in the literary world. Sibo last month held a successful reading of her latest book before several dozen supporters at the African restaurant “Da 6 Spot,” at 2979 Lakeshore Blvd. W. “It was a great show and people LOCAL WRITER SIBO IS GIVING readings in the community and are very supportive of my copies of her latest work are available free. Courtesy photo. work,” says the author of two books. “My latest book about life in its pur- fighting to belong in a place that doesn’t MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF MIMICO SNAP (Special Needs est form.” want me to fit in.” Adults Program) raised more than $27,000 in a fundraiser at Sibo read passages of the e-book “Would Sibo ended up in South Etobicoke several Calli Meadows Farm, in Milton. Standing here are SNAP you read a book sans titre?” which is avail- years ago and now lives on Fifth Street. She officials who include (from left to right) Eric Kohlfurst, able free for those who love reading. works as a life coach. founder Jim Croteau, program coordinator Laura Barron, “It is an imperfect book written by an im- “I love living in Etobicoke and appreciate the community coach Connor Babin, member Lee Croteau, perfect writer,” she explains. “It’s written in people here,” she says. “I love the water, program director Denise Cummings and SNAP member Frenchenglish or Franglais. But whether small-town feel and community in general.” Ryan Finlayson. Mimico SNAP is a one-of-a-kind, non-profit you speak English or French you can under- She is also the co-author, with Randi Good- day program for adults with special needs. For more stand the book.” man, of a previous book called “365 Empow- information contact Denise by phone at 905-580-7937 or by The work follows the author from the streets ering Stories,” which Sibo says is a ‘Number email at [email protected] of Kigali, the capital of her birthplace Rwan- 1 International Best seller in Canada.” da, to a new life and culture in Sherbrooke, She says writing is in her blood and Quebec, as a teenager. will be publishing more books in “I talk about the hot wings at London Fried the future. Chicken on Lake Shore and Islington,” she “I write everywhere and anytime,” notes. “I talk about my neighbourhood and Sibo insists. “When I wake up, be- how amazing people are here.” fore I go to bed, in the subway, Sibo describes the work as “raw and not fil- when I walk around Fifth Street or XL PIZZA tered.” sitting under the trees around the 3109 Lake Shore Blvd. W., “I talk about the innocence of child- lake.” 3 Toppings hood, the rebellion of teenage-hood and You can obtain a free copy of her 416-503-0999 e-book by downloading it from $14.95 the challenges of adulthood, mixing joy dearsibo.com and pain,” says the writer. “I talk about By Wayne Gibson WE CATER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS!

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By Wayne Gibson Everest Hakka House 2356 Lake Shore Blvd. W., 416-640-1015 The Cellar Door 3003 Lake Shore Blvd. W., 416-253-0303 Hakka-Style represents the marrying of two ancient cui- sine traditions, depending on It has been said that there was once a bank the country that the Hakka on every corner in Toronto: that has people of China originally now changed but often the actual build- settled in. Our Canadian ings, usually many decades, or even a cen- Hakka Restaurants tend to- tury old, continue to exist. wards the Indian-Chinese Good news: many have been re-purposed fusion of styles. for other commercial uses and often make You’ll find a number of great locations for restaurants. Such is the Hakka restaurants in north- case for a lovely spot on the Lake Shore in ern Etobicoke and extending New Toronto called The Cellar Door. MANY AREA RESIDENTS love the food at into the Malton area, but Decorated in a minimalist, yet elegant The Cellar Door, a former bank, with lots they are hard to find in HAPPY STAFF AT EVEREST HAKKA HOUSE includes style, there is a warm Chef Adi Sundar (left,) hostess Nagma and owner of space (above) and praised by foodies. South Etobicoke with one and inviting feel as Venkatesh Rajamannar (right.) South Etobicoke delicious exception: Everest you enter. Lots of windows on two sides, remember this was News photo. Hakka House along the once a bank-on-the-corner, with a classic wood-burning pizza Mimico Lake Shore strip. oven occupying a back wall. Serving delicious lunches and dinners for a number of years now, Everest has And what tasty pizza it is: Reasonably priced between $13-16, built up a loyal clientele for both ‘dine-in’ and take-out, and of course, now ex- my favorite is panded to on-line delivery service. called the 3 Musketeers, that includes tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, mushroom, Upon being seated, you are immediately given a large copper pitcher of water cooked prosciutto. along with copper cups: a good idea since the copper helps keep the water cool. This is a kitchen that knows quality food preparation and how to make great The a-la-carte menu is incredible extensive and runs to many pages. Its on-line tasting meals. The pastas are home-made and delicious: try the rigatoni with version is 15 pages long, so your choices are virtually unlimited. The lunch lamb. menu, however, is a simple one-page and these lunch specials come in at an Usually, a pasta for me is a full meal but for those who see it as a ‘primi,’ there are incredible $10.50: this includes a soup, spring-roll, main with rice or noodles, at least two ‘secondi’ to choose from: one meat and one fish. and a small Indian sweet for dessert. Vegetarians take heart: you won’t be disappointed with some fine choices as well. A favourite lunch of mine is the Chili Shrimp accompanied by a Cheetah Beer, Equally enchanting are some unique appetizers; one exciting example: grilled which is Indian-style, but brewed in the GTA. Spanish octopus, with wilted dandelions, Yukon potato, romesco, and concord The large number of offerings mean that vegetarians also have many amazing grape. choices. Beverages include cocktails, a choice of two craft beers, and an extensive yet, I highly recommend you give Everest a try; especially those incredibly-priced reasonably-priced wine list. lunch specials! Changes The South Etobicoke News December 2019 9 Health and Wellness Investor Gallander produces ‘Contra By ADRIANNE SZABO-PAYNE the Heard’ and has a large following

By WAYNE GIBSON It’s no secret that many of us really struggle health wise as we navigate through the long dark months of winter In the South Etobicoke We tend to get depressed, apathetic and easily fall prey to pesky colds and flu, community of Stonegate, coughs and general malaise. This is mainly due to the lack of Vitamin D, along with renowned ‘contrarian’ limited access to fresh local produce, and fresh air. investor Benj Gallander, Here are a few tips to consider that may help ease the winter blues and keep you from his home office strong and healthy until the arrival of Spring. overlooking the Humber, Add a little sunshine into your daily routine with Vitamin D. generates original Vitamin D a.k.a the “sunshine vitamin” is one of the most important vitamins that research designed to contributes to the betterment of our health. It plays a key role in so many functions assist other investment of the body ranging from hormone balance, to bone and muscle health, to immunity decision-makers. and good brain function. Therefore, we must maintain an optimal level of D. “Contrary Investing” Include foods rich in vitamin D such as fatty fish like salmon, cod liver, mackerel requires hard work, and sardines; beef liver; eggs and mushrooms. INVESTOR BENJ GALLANDER showing some of his patience, and sometimes You may also opt to supplement. When choosing a supplement, please consult a many publications to South Etobicoke News’ nerves of steel: Gallander nutritionist. Also consider using a full spectrum LED light or SAD light for 5-30 community journalist Wayne Gibson. displays all of these in minutes daily. spades. Get moving. Adding 20-45 minutes of heart pumping exercise to your weekly He and partner, Ben Stadelmann, produce a quarterly newsletter – routine (3-4 workouts per week) will help promote good blood flow which boosts “Contra the Heard” - summarizing their research on companies that are your immunity to infections. currently out of favour, but, importantly, look as if they contain enough Going for a brisk walk outside will do the trick if you’re not a gym person; be sure to qualities to stage a ‘comeback.’.These elements might include, ‘new wear appropriate footwear to avoid slips and falls. management,’ ‘better discipline in business execution’ or, sometimes just Breathe and meditate. Practicing 10-15 minutes of focused breathing exercises and, ‘sticking to their knitting’ while the market comes around to seeing them or meditation, not only helps to improve your oxygen and CO2 exchange, but has in a new and better light. Other world-renowned ‘contrarians’ include been clinically proven to uplift your mood, improve mental focus and relieve stress Warren Buffett (US) and Prem Watsa (Canada). This approach means that and anxiety. ‘fad stocks,’ such as cannabis companies and ‘never-able-to-make-a-profit’ Be kind to yourself. You can’t take care of others if you are not taking care of technology firms, are generally avoided. Gallander is not giving investment advice per se; rather he is displaying to yourself first. Take time to do something enjoyable to help regenerate and his readers the research and analysis that ‘go into’ his own investment rejuvenate. decisions. Along with the newsletters, subscribers are also alerted As the season changes, so do we. Embrace flexibility and change and you will whenever a position is BOUGHT or SOLD. In effect, should his readers so notice the warm weather will return sooner than you realize. decide, they can invest alongside Gallander (according to their own individual financial circumstances and investment objectives). Adrianne Szabo-Payne, Owner of Monkey Tree Fitness & Wellness, 800 Islington One example here: in 2011 as the World Economy was coming out of a Ave., Suite 5-6, Phone 416-233-3400. Visit monkeytreewellness.com very deep recession, Gallander purchased a position in Bank of America. His purchase price was $6.76 (per share); today the company trades around $33! He has a potential ‘stock-price’ SELL target of $38.74 (all prices in US dollars). Not all picks work out so well of course, since no one Bringing hockey to all Canadian kids investing in stocks will ever bat a thousand. While Gallander spends much of his time analyzing companies and meeting with management teams, he has many other interests: he’s authored a few books including his first, “The Canadian Small Business A hockey equipment drive will be taking place on December 8 to collect badly-needed Survival Guide” and his newest “The Contrarian Investor.” Guest gear that will be shipped to remote northern First Nations and Inuit communities. appearances on BNN Bloomberg and the occasional column in the Globe New and gently used hockey equipment is being collected at the Mimico Arena, at 31 and Mail round out his investment work. Drummond St., on Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Just to keep both sides of his brain ‘well-oiled’ he has also written plays Organizers are working “to make hockey possible for every Canadian kid.” and a novel! The Rotary Club and Mimico Canadiens Hockey Association are hoping to exceed 60- Legendary investor Buffett has famously been referred to as “The Oracle tons of gear which have been collected in the last five years. of Omaha”; an appropriate moniker for South Etobicoke’s own Benj For more information call Zark at 416-997-9275. Gallander might just be “The Stock Picker of Stonegate” For more information on Gallander’s newsletter please see visit www.contratheheard.com

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Grab bars, Railings, Indoor&Outdoor ramps, Cut- out bathtubs, Mobility aids, Canes, Wheelchairs & more. 10 On the Move The South Etobicoke News December 2019 Fun things to do here at this time of the year ANNUAL TOY DRIVE BY TORONTO POLICE & THE DECEMBER 6 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING @ MEET DECEMBER 14 JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE HOLIDAY GRILLE runs until December 23 to help less SANTA the Night Before the Parade from 5 p.m. to party for participants, volunteers and families with fortunate families at Haven on the Queensway. 8 p.m. at the corner of Islington Ave. and Lake treats and gifts from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jean Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at The Grille Shore Blvd. W., for carolling, free cocoa and Augustine Centre, 101 Portland St. Winter Market Restaurant & Bar, 1596 The Queensway. Call candy canes, by the Lakeshore Village BIA. also taking place. Contact 416-253-9797. 416-255-7455. DECEMBER 7 ETOBICOKE CENTENNIAL CHOIR SWEET DECEMBER 14 NEW TORONTO HOLIDAY MARKET at DECEMBER 2 ETOBICOKE CAMERA CLUB presents REJOICING with Vivaldi’s uplifting Gloria and Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, 2 Col. professional photographer Neil Ever Osbourne at Father John Redmond Concert Choir at 7:30 p.m. Samuel Smith Park Dr., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey support of LAMP. Featuring local vendors, Blvd., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Neil will speak about Blvd. For tickets call 417-779-2258. homemade gifts, kids craft station and more. importance of storytelling through photography. DECEMBER 7 IS 29th ANNUAL ETOBICOKE DECEMBER 15 THE HARMONY SINGERS IT’S Cost $10. Visit etobicokecameraclub.org LAKESHORE SANTA CLAUS parade runs from 10 CHRISTMAS TIME with Special Guest Cailin Bodnar DECEMBER 3 LOCAL VOCALS SING FOR THE JOY OF a.m. to 12 p.m. from 1st Street to 35th Street. at 3 p.m. at the Humber Valley United Church, 76 IT and support the Children’s choir and join in Watch dozens of floats including one with Santa. Anglesey Blvd. Contact 416-239-5821. song from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mimico Also Skate with Santa event from 12 p.m. to 4 DECEMBER 15 POLICE TOY DRIVE delivery for Baptist Church, 80 Hillside Ave. NOTE that p.m. at Col. Samuel Smith Park. residents at 10 @ 20 James Garnett Rd. For info Christmas Concert is on December 8. Contact DECEMBER 7 CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFTERS’ SALE call 416-808-2200. lakeshorearts.ca at Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Ave., COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND presents It’s a DECEMBER 4 BEREAVED FAMILIES & FRIENDS are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of homemade goodies, Wonderful Life in Etobicoke Christmas Concert at invited to Ridley Funeral Home’s Annual Holidays including Christmas cake, mincemeat tarts and 8 p.m. at the Etobicoke Collegiate auditorium, 86 and Hope Candlelight Service of Remembrance vendors’ booths. Montgomery Rd., featuring The Harmony at 7 p.m. at The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel DECEMBER 7 HOLIDAY MARKET BY GOOD & GOODER Singers. Tickets $15. Under 12 free. Call 416- Smith Park Dr., for an opportunity for families to at The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel Smith Park 410-1570. draw strength and support from their community Dr., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in support of more UNTIL DECEMBER 20 WOMEN’S WORK The to memorialize their loved ones. Call 416-259- than 50 local makers, artisans and small Lakeshore during Wartime art exhibit promoting 3705. business owners selling unique handmade items. the history of women who answered the call DECEMBER 5 FREE WORKSHOP OSTEOARTHRITIS OF Live music. Visit goodandgooder.com during the war. The free exhibit is at the THE HAND and learn strategies to cope, reduce DECEMBER 9 is 2nd ANNUAL LAKESHORE VILLAGES Lakeshore Interpretive Centre, 2 Col. Samuel symptoms and protect joints from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS market from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2976 Smith Park Dr. at LAMP, 185 Fifth St. Pre-register by calling 1- Lake Shore Blvd. W., brought to you by Kitchen DECEMBER 25 FREE TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS 800-321-1433 ext. 3381 or 416-979-7228 ext. on Sixth restaurant with Liaison College. DINNER with all the fixings at St. Margarets’ 3381. Featuring unique vendors from across the GTA. Church from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. for those alone DECEMBER 5 SOUTH ETOBICOKE GROUP HOLIDAY Licenced, dog friendly event. or in need meet at the church at 156 Sixth St. SOCIAL at Office 146, at 146 Thirtieth St., 6:30 DECEMBER 14 THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS Volunteers required. To donate, volunteer or help p.m. to 9:30 p.m., to fill hampers and raise funds CONCERT at Humber Valley United Church, 76 call 416-255-5224. for the Women's Habitat Holiday Hamper. You Anglesey Blvd., 8 p.m., with Christmas faves like DECEMBER 29 LAKESHORE LIONS CLUB presents a are asked to bring items to fill hampers and also Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, How the Grinch free skate for the community at the Ford sought are gift cards from Walmart, No Frills or Stole Christmas and Ave Maria; featuring artists Performance Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., from 1:45 Shoppers Drug Mart. Hosted by Elevate Real such as Gabrielle Turgeon & James Moffett . Visit p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Helmets are required for those Estate. Contact [email protected] www.ontariopops.com for tickets. under the age of 12.

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FRESH Locally made Butter Tarts! Sports The South Etobicoke News December 2019 11 Sledge hockey is great team building Local hockey tourney nixed By REJEAN CANTLON Experience says it will certainly get you… what he likes to call, “Buttdown for a new perspective”, and “an en- For over 20 years local minor hockey gagement that will provide an immediate shift in uncon- players from Minor Novice, at 7- scious bias.” years old to Midget Sr, 17-years-old, The on-ice events are hosted out of the Ford Performance have played in the annual Faustina Centre, on Kipling Ave. Rempel goes on to explain that Carl Gordaneer Memorial Select after the half- day event, "participants leave feeling reju- Christmas Tournament which took venated about team spirit and have a newfound under- place between Christmas and New standing about what it means to experience life with a Years. This year, the tournament will disability. More exposure leads to more awareness and not take place. SLEDGE HOCKEY UNITES players and helps teams improve. more impact," he says. The Christmas tournament was a long If you are interested in finding out more or having your standing tradition in South Etobicoke As the holiday season approaches, many companies try to team participate, please visit: for not only local Faustina players but find unique and fun ways to foster team-building. www.playsledgehockey.com for many competing hockey clubs in Some innovative leaders have turned to sledge hockey to the area. unite their teams on the ice and experience a Paralympic LONG-TIME ETOBICOKE RESIDENT Officials pulled the plug on the event sport. At the recreational level, everyone can play, dis- Brian ‘Shanny’ Shanahan became last month due to weak pre-registra- abled and able-bodied. one of newest members of the tion numbers. Faustina Tournament At the International level, sledge hockey is a version of Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame. Chair, Don LeGree, said "the main ice hockey played by athletes with a lower-extremity dis- Shanny has over 40 years of two reasons I hear from teams are lacrosse experience, including 5 ability. Players sit and ride on a two-bladed sled, carry they want Christmas off for a break straight Mann Cups (1992-1996). two sticks with spikes at one end for propulsion and or they are missing too many kids In 1999 he started his TV career who are away on holidays to field a curved blades at the other end for shooting. as an analyst for the National The sport was introduced in Sweden in 1961 and was team. It has been a struggle the last Lacrosse League broadcasts and inducted into the brought to Canada in the 1980's, where Team Canada has few years to get teams (in all divi- has been seen on TSN, The Score, Hall of Fame for now become a dominant force, most recently securing the Sportsnet, CBC, NBC, FoxSports, sions), so we decided to cancel it so having achieved the everyone can make other plans." He silver-medal at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in ESPN and VERSUS. Along with highest standard of said "next year, Faustina will have to PyeongChang, South Korea. Shanny, Hugh Bolton, Judy Ilcio, excellence in sport. make a decision if we want to contin- Kevin Rempel, 2014 Paralympic Bronze Medalist for Dave Pouline, Alan Waffle and Congratulations to West Mall Minor Hockey, were all ue, with the tournament, or maybe Team Canada and founder of Sledge Hockey all the inductees! with a different format."- Cantlon 12 The South Etobicoke News December 2019