SEPT. 2010 Vol:49 No:2 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG NORTH BENDALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Founded in 1961, the Association serves as a focal point on matters that are of general interest to residents of North Bendale ( the area bounded by Bellamy, Brimorton, McCowan and Ellesmere ). The Association has 5 main objectives: · To promote the Association and local activities to the residents of the community · To organize and direct social activities for the enjoyment of the members of the community · To organize, support, and/or sponsor sports and other activities for the enjoyment of the members of the community · To assist in the development and improvement of the community · To foster good fellowship and a spirit of neighbourliness in the community All residents of the North Bendale community are invited to join the Association. Board of Directors for 2010-2011 Position Name Year President Yvonne Taylor 2005 Past President Esther Bouchard 2002 Vice President Rosemary Dennis 2002 Secretary Vacant Social Lori Stevenson 1994 Treasurer Marwan Salem 1997 Bugle Nora Ho 2004 Bugle Advertising Gail Doehler 2004 Community Space Joe Dabene 2004 Membership Norm Cruse 2005 Other Directors Mary Jackman 2004 Ashley Coon 2007 Tanya Georgieva 2008 Angela Boorne 2010 Sharon Cashman 2010 Page 1 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This has been a very exciting year so far, but not as exciting as it is going to be. This is due to the celebrations for the past 50 wonderful years in our community. If you passed through the doors of the North Bendale Junior Public School in the past, you will want to pass through them again on Saturday, October 2, 2010 when they celebrate their 50th anniversary. Wouldn’t it be worth it to see your favourite teacher again? Now that you have your calendar out, don’t forget about the kick-off gala to begin the 50th celebration for the North Bendale Community Association. We have booked the Blue Danube for Friday, December 3rd. We have had a full board of directors for each of the past 50 years. Let’s not stop at 50. We need neighbours like you to come together to help continue this amazing tradition. Please come out to one of our meetings that are held on a Wednesday evening at the North Bendale School. The next two meetings are scheduled for October 20th and November 17th at 7 pm. Yvonne Taylor NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG With the coming of fall we celebrate the first anniversary of the operation of our website. During the past year we have averaged over 200 website visits per month, visits that we hope have provided you with more timely news and events for our neighbourhood. We welcome your comments, suggestions and content that would be of interest to our community. Just contact us via e-mail at [email protected]. From your Webmaster, Norm Cruse FROM THE EDITORS: · We are always looking for material to be put into the Bugle. Please do not hesitate to forward such information or material to either Editors or e-mail to: [email protected] or [email protected] · Any general comments or concerns about the Bugle, or submissions to be printed, should be forwarded to the Editors. Page 2 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG COMMUNITY NEWS Welcome to the neighbourhood: Mary and Joe on Parkington Ave. Mr. Imtiyaz and Mrs. Azra Mansuri of 44 Erinlea Crescent. The Pais family to 87 Lynnbrook Drive. Fiona and Nihal, and their young pre- school son Taran, arrived in the neighbourhood in late summer. Our condolences: John N. Sauder passed away in August, 2010. John & Elaine Sauder purchased their home at 49 Aveline Crescent on July 22, 1959. He was a former supervisor at Radio Maintenance department (repairing radio equipment) for the C.B.C. (the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). Bill Blacoe, who was a long-time resident of Aveline Crescent, died earlier this year. Annual Membership Drive Norm Cruse The 2010 - 2011 membership drive for our association was kicked-off at our Annual General Meeting. Since then volunteers have been canvassing homes in our neighbourhood, and will continue to do so during the fall. Your annual membership fee of just $5 goes towards the publication of the Bugle, the provision of track and field prizes for the North Bendale Public School and St. Richard's Catholic School, and the annual operating fees of our website. Wanted: For Delivery of the Bugle Seeking individuals who are interested in helping the North Bendale Community Association deliver copies of the Bugle to homes in the North Bendale neighbourhood. High-schoolers can also perform this as part of their community service requirements. Please contact Rosemary Dennis at 416–431-5694. Page 3 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG Annual General Meeting Yvonne Taylor Our last North Bendale AGM took place on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. We had an impressive turn-out from the community. Our new Board of Directors was nominated and accepted. Many thanks go out to all who volunteered last year. Without you, there would be no Association. We were fortunate to have three guest speakers: · Scott Harrison, TDSB School Trustee for Scarborough Centre, spoke to us about the effect that "all day" kindergarten would have on North Bendale Junior Public School classrooms. · Glenn de Baeremaeker, City Councillor for Scarborough Centre, was there to show his support for the community and say a few words. He talked about a number of projects around the area that will be undertaken as a result of some $6 million of funding provided by the developers over the years. · Brad Duguid, MPP for Scarborough Centre and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, spoke to us about his new portfolio. Brad recently held a contest to identify people who practice everyday kindness to others, and was pleased to present five Kindness Awards to families resident on Erinlea Cr. Refreshments were served at the end of the meeting. Our next North Bendale AGM will take place on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Kindness Award Winners From the Office of Brad Duguid, MPP On September 17, 2009 the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed a motion to recognize the third week in February as Kindness Week in Ontario. Kindness Week is an opportunity for people in communities across the province to celebrate simple acts of kindness and goodwill towards their fellow citizens. The important goal is to get people thinking about how their actions can touch their neighbours, friends, family – even strangers. Brad Duguid’s first annual Show Your Kindness Contest was launched in January 2010. Several worthy nominations were received. Scarborough Centre residents demonstrated with simple acts of kindness why this is such a great place to live and work. The contest winners were awarded on April 21, 2010 at the North Bendale Community Association Annual General Members’ meeting. Congratulations to Cameron and Benjamin Malcolm, Bobby, Andrea and Joaquin Lagman, Jim and Lila McIndoe and the Douros family for making the North Bendale community such a positive part of the Scarborough Centre riding. Page 4 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG North Bendale Junior Public School 50TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. There will be a formal presentation at 10:30 a.m. Please visit our decade rooms, School Council BBQ, vintage cars, North Bendale Community Association tea room and other anniversary presentations FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, PARENTS AND OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH NORTH BENDALE J.P.S. MEMORABILIA APPRECIATED PICTURES NOTEBOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS NEWSPAPER REPORTS ARTWORK, ETC. We need these items for display. All items will be returned. For information contact: Vera Alfano, Office Administrator Sherri Boland, Principal 29 Aveline Cres., Toronto, ON M1H 2P4 416-396-6495 PagePage 105 NBCA WEBSITE: WWW.NORTHBENDALE.ORG News from North Bendale Junior Public School As another school year begins, I would like to thank everyone for the care, concern and support that you give to our students and staff. The school is an outstanding place to be! I am so proud of the professionalism of our staff, the enthusiasm, work ethic and kindness that our students show, the support that our parents and community members demonstrate, and the caretaking that goes into our building everyday. Thank you to Mrs. Alfano, our office administrator for always addressing phone calls in such a helpful way. Staff and students at North Bendale will continue to get involved in extra-curricular activities. Our students will compete at the Brock Gordon Cross-Country Meet on Saturday, October 2nd, at Thomson Park. Running against much larger schools is always challenging and our students will give it their all. Throughout the year our students will compete in volleyball, slo-pitch, soccer, and track and field. They will also participate in events like the Folk Dance Jamboree and Art Club. They are an enthusiastic bunch! Participation in extra curricular activities give our students an opportunity to learn the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Congratulations to Emma Carrington who was awarded the Athlete of the year for the 2010 graduating class and thank you to the North Bendale Community Association for donating and presenting that award. If you are interested in volunteering some of your time for clubs or for reading with our students, please contact me at the office. North Bendale will participate in the Terry Fox Walk this fall and you are more than welcome to join us. Keeping active and supporting this very worthwhile cause helps to build and develop character, respect and responsibility, which are positive attributes we like to see reflected in our community. Thank you in advance to all of our students, staff, parents and community members for your donations.