Alderwood Residents Are Outraged by Speeding Motorists
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May 2019 [email protected] No. 06 Buy local. Live local. Alderwood residents are outraged by speeding motorists Irate Alder- thing done to stop the motorists pole-mounted speed warn- comes a dangerous area from mo- wood residents racing through their quiet streets. ing signs, speed humps, torists where kids cannot play or say they’ve More than 100 families packed school and community safe- walk” during rush hours. had enough of the St. Ambrose Catholic School, ty zones, cycling corridor Kristen Vecchio, who lives on motorists on Coules Ct., last month to de- enhancements, curb radii Gair Dr., said she has started a mand answers from Councillor reductions, more sidewalk petition with the names of more speeding Mark Grimes, Mark Hargot, a su- inspections and hundreds of than 50-residents who want the through their pervisor of Traffic Operations and additional red light cameras. speeders rerouted. many side Toronto Police Const. James “This is a bold pledge to “My kids knew the young girl streets to Karpik, of 22 Division Traffic improve safety across our who was hit by a car,” she stress- avoid traffic office. city using a data-driven and es. “I don’t want this to happen to and are asking Grimes spoke about a Vision targeted approach, focusing my children or any other children Toronto Police Zero Road Safety Plan, a study on the locations where im- in the community.” and City offi- running from 2017 to 2021 provements are most need- Jessica Isaac said the injury to the cials to step on the brakes to focused on reducing traffic- ed,” Grimes said. teen “was the last straw for her.” curb the flow. related fatalities and serious KRISTEN VECCHIO AND HER young family Some residents told officials “I don’t want to see this happen that they or their children again in our community,” Isaac Residents are saddened that a 12- watch in horror as a vehicle races by injuries on Toronto’s streets. It registering 74 on a mobile speed have almost been hit or had vows. “Something has to be done year-old girl was struck by a mo- proposes more than 50 safety measuring device on Gair Dr. Photo by to run for cover to escape before something even worst hap- torist while on her way to school measures to protect pedestri- Tom Godfrey. motorists. pens next time.” in March. The “well-liked” teen ans, school kids, older adults One Rimilton Ave. man Some 39 pedestrians are killed suffered minor injuries and com- and cyclists. Proposals include more signage, complained that his street “be- by motorists in Toronto yearly. munity members now want some- ‘Boutique’ Beer Store to return late next year to The Queensway Some angry residents are saddened by the Area residents say they have to travel fur- The development will be “anchored by a “We have 12 stores loss of their favourite Beer Store, at 784 ther to pick up their favourite brew or re- boutique Beer Store at the east end, conve- in Toronto that are The Queensway, which has been flattened turn empties. The Queensway Beer Store niently complementing the LCBO a short closed, or about to to make way for a new eight-storey condo has been in the same location for more than walk to the west,” according to plans. close, right now for development called Queensway Village. 30-years. site redevelop- Area politicians warn that there Beer Store spokesman Bill Walker said his ments in which the were public meetings held to notify officials are aware of customer concerns. Beer Store location residents of the massive project and “The Beer Store is aware of some recent will be incorporat- impending multi-year construction. customer concerns about the convenience ed back into the The developers Urban Capital Prop- of locations to return empties, as well as new site,” Walker erty Group and Rosewater Capital questions about the status of certain stores,” says adding the closures will result in more Group have promised a ‘boutique’ Walker said in an email. modernized stores for customers. Beer Store will return. A new Beer The Beer Store is in the process of sell- The new condos, which will sell for up to Store may not be ready to serve the ing property, updating or renovating a $1 million, will have private garden plots A NEW BEER STORE IS slated to return to Queensway community until the end of 2020. number of its outlets. and is next door to Queensway Park, a pub- Village, at 784 The Queensway, when completed. lic 7.6-acre green space. Courtesy photo. Mystery of New T.O. Library bell … Page 6 2 The South Etobicoke News May 2019 Quick-thinking King cops award for saving man’s life Quick-thinking Zario King says he was just doing “If it was not for his attentiveness and quick ac- his job when he saved the life of a man who had tions the male would not have survived the drug collapsed and lost consciousness due to an early- overdose,” fellow awardees were told. morning drug overdose. King plans to work with those suffering from King, 27, on April 12 was awarded a Community drugs and other addiction issues. Members Award at a ceremony at Toronto Police “I am very happy to be honoured,” he says. “I Headquarters. He was among 38 Toronto citizens am pleased that I was able to do something to recognized for their “admirable contributions” to help that man recover.” the community. Also being honoured were five security officers The event was attended by Chief Mark Saunders and who work at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, who Ken Jeffers, of the Toronto Police Services Board. were credited for acting quickly in the face of “I didn’t expect all this attention,” King says. “I was danger during a shooting at the mall last year. just doing what anyone else would have done that Security guards Nigel Penny, Shane Palmer, Lu- day.” ca Aiello and Jordell Wolseley were recognized for their bravery. Officer Marco Rotondo was He was on his way to work at LAMP, at 185 Fifth A PROUD CHIEF Mark Saunders with community life-saver St., last February, when police in a submission said, Zario King. Courtesy photo. recognized for his initiative while operating the “he noticed a man who appeared unconscious laying mall's video surveillance system. face-up with a needle laying on the ground beside back outside to the man and administered the Narcan The incident occurred last August when a police offi- him.” nasal spray. cer on paid duty at the mall noticed shoppers panick- “Zario approached the male to make sure he was “The male began breathing however he remained un- ing, running out of the large building and shouting okay and attempted to wake him,” according to po- conscious,” officers said. “Emergency services attend- about gunfire inside the sprawling mall. lice. “He could not wake him.” ed and the unconscious male was transported to Additional Toronto police officers arrived and the King ran inside LAMP and retrieved a Narcan kit hospital, where he was treated and he regained con- four guards helped the officers to search and clear and called 911, police said, adding that he dashed sciousness.” stores to make sure employees and shoppers were safe. Fun and medals had by all as Special Olympics end More than 2,500 student ath- This year marked the 50th anni- This year athletes aged 13 to 21 won gold in both the 100-metre letes from around the world versary of the Special Olympics both with and without an intel- and 200-metre sprints. had fun in Toronto where movement that also brought to- lectual disability competed Shah is hoping to qualify for the they were hosted by the To- gether 500 coaches, and hun- against each other in athletics, Special Olympics Canada Winter ronto Police Service while dreds of family members, from basketball, bocce, floor hockey Games in Thunder Bay 2020. competing in the 2019 Spe- around the globe. and soccer. The sports were broken down cial Olympics Ontario Invita- The successful May 14 to May Special Olympics Ontario’s Mo- into multiple ability to those of tional Youth Games. nique Shah was inducted into the similar ability levels. MONIQUE SHAH of SPECIAL OLYMPICS 17 Games for the first time saw Ontario was inducted into the Toronto Most of the students had a high school-aged athletes with an Toronto Sport Hall of Honour. Some 1,000 volunteers, includ- Sport Hall of Honour. She represented great time sightseeing, intellectual disability being given She represented Team Canada at ing police, gave their time to Canada at the 2011 World Games. meeting new friends and a chance to compete in an inter- the 2011 World Summer Games help out. competing in their sports. national sports competition. in Athens, Greece, where she Police Open House and BBQ this month Here is an opportunity to meet the offi- fingerprint station, police station tours, cers who make our community a safer live entertainment and lots more. place to live. The event takes place rain or shine and Members of 22 Division and the Com- all is welcome. Organizers are asking munity Police Liaison Committee those attending to leave their pets at (CPLC) invite you to the annual 22 Di- home. vision Open House & Free BBQ on Police said some free parking is avail- May 25. able off-site and would like to thank The Open House takes place at 22 Divi- The Rotary Club of Etobicoke for their sion, at 3699 Bloor St.